Recent News About Arizona Department of Water Resources
By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Jan 29, 2018
Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke and other experts recently briefed state legislators on some of the challenges they face in meeting Arizona’s water demands.
By Marian Johns | Sep 18, 2017
Arizona Sens. Jeff Flake and John McCain have introduced legislation that would ratify a settlement agreement between the Hualapai Tribe, the state of Arizona and several water users throughout the state.
By Carol Ostrow | Jun 30, 2017
Following Gov. Doug Ducey’s signature on the fiscal 2018 budget, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) said that state leaders have strong support for continued water resource management and growth.
By Carol Ostrow | Jun 2, 2017
Groundwater protection issues in Arizona generated robust debate among lawmakers and constituents, and documentary filmmakers captured it, yielding an upcoming release titled “Groundwater: To enact a law for the common good.”
By Kathy Adams | Nov 13, 2016
The Governor’s Water Augmentation Council has formed a reclaimed water committee to create standards for reusing wastewater.
By Kathy Adams | Oct 26, 2016
The Arizona Water Protection Fund will be considering proposals to address river and stream issues pertaining to water quantity or quality beginning next week.
By Kathy Adams | Jul 23, 2016
Periodically over the next few months, Arizona will be at risk of flooding, filled with astonishing volumes of water as a result of unpredictable summer storms.
By Kathy Adams | May 25, 2016
Arizona-based experts on long-term weather forecasting, water-supply outlooks and forest health said last week they expect the balance of the year will be dry for a 17th year of drought conditions.
