AMWUA Blog
Reclamation pressures Basin States to find collaborative solutions to protect the Colorado River
Water users across the Colorado River basin have been anxiously anticipating the release of a draft document outlining proposed steps to stabilize and protect the Colorado River system by the US Bureau of Reclamation. The document, known as the Supplemental Environmental Impact States (SEIS), is now public, leaving many wondering if Reclamation finally provided some clarity on what reductions wate...
Apr 11 2023
Takeaways from water flowing in the normally dry Salt RiverRegardless of where you are in the Valley, there is no doubt that you have had a rare sighting of water flowing through an ordinarily dry riverbed. Due to the above-average snowpack and for dam safety, the Salt River Project (SRP) began releasing water from Bartlett Dam on the Verde River in early March. ...
Apr 04 2023
The keys to a water-wise yard: Maintain your irrigation system and water deeply no more than twice a weekWe know the key to ensuring your landscape's health and beauty is watering correctly. While many people find outdoor watering a bit of a challenge in the desert, the reality is that achieving water efficiency in your yard can be simple and effective. ...
Mar 28 2023
Outdoor Water Efficiency Starts with a Suitable LandscapeSpring has arrived, and now is the perfect time for outdoor planning. With a little strategy and knowledge, it’s easy to design and maintain a landscape best suited to our climate. This is all the more important as we look for ways to be more water-wise knowing that here in the Valley, most water use occurs outdoors and not inside the home....
Mar 21 2023
Finding and Fixing Leaks: A Simple but Important Water-Saving TaskThe most important action you can take as a residential water consumer is maintaining a water-efficient home – inside and outdoors. By doing so, you minimize water waste and conserve energy, which then reduces your water and sewer costs....
Mar 14 2023
Water releases from Verde River create storage capacity and protect Dam as runoff increasesFor the first time since 2019, the Salt River Project (SRP) has begun ...
Mar 07 2023
Will this wet winter solve our water challenges and drought?When you live in a state of drought for multiple decades, every bit of precipitation receives a warm welcome, but what does that really mean for our drought status, and what effect does it truly have on our water supplies?...
Feb 28 2023
Celebrating Arizona's Natural Diversity While Embracing the Challenges of our Arid ClimateOur beloved state recently celebrated its 111th birthday. While challenges come with our desert climate, it's important to pause and appreciate where we live and embrace our state's diversity in landscape and weather....
Feb 21 2023
Free Conservation Classes, Rebates, and Resources to Save Water and MoneyIn Arizona, we understand the importance of water conservation. That’s why developing a wide array of programs and resources that are easily accessible to residents and businesses remains a priority for water conservation staff from the ten AMWUA cities because focusing on wise water use never stops. They work diligently to provide valuable information, tools, and assistance to help everyone use w...
Feb 14 2023
Arizona is third in the nation for statewide conservation policiesThe international organization Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) has ranked Arizona third in the nation and second in the Colorado River Basin for advancing water efficiency and conservation measures. This recognition validates the proactive conservation programs of water providers in the Phoenix and Tucson areas, including the AMWUA cities, that exceed the state’s requirements and have steadily...