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While some areas of the country are still dealing with winter weather, our thoughts have turned to spring here in Arizona, which means it’s the perfect time to do some outdoor planning. With a bit of strategy and knowledge, it’s easy to design, plant, and maintain a lovely, drought-resistant, and water-efficient yard. To help you with your spring preparation, the AMWUA cities offer a wide variety ...
Feb 08 2022
Engaged elected officials are a key component of AMWUA's leadershipWith foresight and an understanding of the water challenges that life in the desert can bring, mayors from Valley cities gathered to discuss water issues back in 1969. They formed a unique and innovative partnership, thus creating the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA). Over time it would become a collaboration of ten member municipalities, who represent 3.7 million people, working ...
Feb 01 2022
Water conservation ethic more effective than short-term restrictionsNow that we have entered a Colorado River Tier 1 Shortage, and with the increased attention to our water supplies and drought in Arizona, residents and media continue to inquire why municipalities are not putting mandatory water restrictions in place. While many things contribute to that decision, the simplified answer is – because it is not currently necessary....
Jan 25 2022
We all play a part in keeping our water safe and cleanAny amount of precipitation is appreciated when you live in the desert. And when it does finally rain in Arizona, we know it can often come down quickly and can even cause flooding, creating strong water flows that go over driveways and sidewalks, through streets, and parking lots. These forceful water flows can also carry pollutants such as trash, oil, pet waste, and pesticides into our storm dra...
Jan 18 2022
A Key Infrastructure Bill Introduced at Arizona’s LegislatureArizona’s leaders are looking for water solutions, which became even more evident with Governor Ducey’s recent proposal to spend $1 billion on augmentation projects to supplement Arizona water resources....
Jan 11 2022
Safeguarding our water must be a priority for legislatorsWith the 2022 legislative session now underway, state legislators will be considering various proposals to address water challenges. The importance of water has been elevated with the uncertainty surrounding the Colorado River shortage, prolonged regional drought, climate change, and pressures to better regulate our groundwater. We are at a critical juncture, so lawmakers will need to carefully we...
Jan 04 2022
Tier 1 Shortage has arrived; Cities are ready, but the work is far from overCities recognize that conditions on the Colorado River are serious and that the evolving situation will most likely worsen. Fortunately, the AMWUA cities and their water managers understand the significance of what is happening and are well-equipped to face the Tier 1 shortage that began on January 1st and deeper levels of shortage that will likely follow in future years....
Dec 28 2021
Reflecting on a Busy Year in Water2021 was a big year in water, and all the interest garnered these past 12 months will undoubtedly spill over into the new year as a Tier 1 Shortage begins and the impact of drought and climate change deepens, all of which reiterates there is still plenty of work to be done in the world of water....
Dec 20 2021
Arizona a Key Contributor to the Latest Plan to Preserve Lake MeadWater managers in Arizona, California, Nevada, along with the US Department of the Interior, have agreed to take swift action to voluntarily leave an additional 500,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead in 2022 and 2023. This commitment, labeled as the 500+ Plan, is another significant effort to prevent Lake Mead from dwindling to critically low levels. With Lake Mead being only a third full, all pa...
Dec 06 2021
Caring for Your Landscape When the Weather CoolsWe have experienced above-average temperatures throughout the fall season, but now with the arrival of December and with the start of meteorological winter, temperatures should begin to cool. Meaning it’s a perfect time to get your yard ready for you and your winter guests to enjoy. Plus, correctly maintaining your desert-adapted yard during these chillier months will also help make sure it is in ...