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COMMUNICATION, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY AMWUA and AMWUA member staffs constantly exchange information and professional expertise with federal, state, and local governments; organizations and associations; and businesses. This ongoing communication ensures that these groups are aware of the efforts and interests of the AMWUA members, allows staff to identify and address issues and concerns, and provides the opportunity to work collaboratively with other professionals and leaders in the community to manage our water resources as effectively and efficiently as possible. AMWUA and AMWUA member staffs serve in work groups and advisory committees, attend conferences, participate in stakeholder meetings, and play an active role in coordinated planning efforts. Some examples: Participation in the development of and modifications to the conservation requirements for the Management Plan of the Groundwater Management Code Groundwater Management Act Participation in stakeholder processes for federal and state regulations related to water conservation and drought mitigation. Coordination of the initial and ongoing reviews of plants for the Department of Water Resources Phoenix AMA Low Water Use/Drought Tolerant Plant List Serving on the Advisory Committee to the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District's Conservation Program Participation in quarterly statewide water conservation information exchange meetings. The Irrigation Association's Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) program. AMWUA participated in the launch of this effort that has brought irrigation manufacturers and water supply agencies together to identify, research, and promote water-saving technologies. AWMUA continues to support this program and sends a representative to meetings. Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) program  The EPA's WaterSense Program WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by EPA, is making it easy to find and select water-efficient products with a label backed by independent testing and certification. WaterSense will also recognize professional service programs that incorporate water efficiency. www.epa.gov/watersenseThe Alliance for Water Efficiency is a non-profit organization dedicated to the efficient and sustainable use of water. The Alliance serves as a North American advocate for water efficient products and programs, and provides information and assistance on water conservation efforts www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org Additionally, through support of national initiatives, AMWUA demonstrates its members' commitment to water conservation efforts and technologies, influences industry research and development, assists in establishing industry standards, and helps bring water-efficient products to market more quickly and affordably. Arizona Municipal Water Users Association 3003 N. Central Ave., Suite 1550, Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-248-8482 • 602-248-8423 Fax webmaster@amwua.org The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) is a voluntary, non-profit corporation established by municipalities in Maricopa County for the development of urban water resources policy. |