AMWUA Blog
Valuing the World's Most Extracted Natural Resource
Life as we know it would be impossible without groundwater. It is the world's most extracted natural resource, and it supports our ecosystems, which is why we can never take groundwater for granted. National Groundwater Awareness Week (March 8-14) is the perfect time to elevate the importance of groundwater, not only around the world and across the United States, but right here at home in Arizona....
Mar 02 2020
Canals Connect Communities with Water and RecreationThe miles and miles of canals that run throughout our Valley are a constant reminder of the significant role they play in our ability to thrive in the desert. While the primary purpose of this vast infrastructure is transporting and delivering water, many areas surrounding the canals also offer some scenic recreational opportunities for residents to walk, run and bike. In addition, they connect co...
Feb 24 2020
Why Water Legislation MattersOur State Capitol is once again abuzz with Legislators working hard to pass hundreds of bills with the intent to improve our lives and address issues affecting us. Interest groups of all persuasions closely follow the bills moving through Legislative committees and AMWUA is no different. With water once again being a hot topic during this current legislative session, we are paying close attention ...
Feb 17 2020
Prepare for Spring: Create Your Outdoor Plan Utilizing Free Classes and ResourcesWith thoughts of spring swirling, now is the perfect time to do some outdoor planning. With a little strategy and knowledge, it’s easy to enjoy color in your desert yard all four seasons of the year. To assist with your spring preparation, the AMWUA cities offer a wide variety of free classes to help you design, plant and maintain a lovely, drought-resistant yard....
Feb 10 2020
Teaching the Water Stewards of TomorrowThe mission to educate students about water through fun and interactive learning provides an opportunity for youth to be engaged while getting a well-rounded understanding of why water is such a valuable resource....
Feb 03 2020
AMWUA Board of Directors Leads Through CollaborationWith foresight and an understanding of the water challenges that life in the desert can bring, mayors from Valley cities gathered to discuss water issues 50 years ago. They then formed a unique and innovative partnership – the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA). Over time it would become a collaboration of ten member municipalities working for the common purpose of safeguarding wate...
Jan 27 2020
Groundwater in Arizona: Past, Present, and Future - Part ThreeNo Description Available...
Jan 20 2020
Groundwater in Arizona: Past, Present, and Future - Part TwoNo Description Available...
Jan 13 2020
Groundwater in Arizona: Past, Present, and Future - Part OneNo Description Available...
Jan 06 2020
Wise Water Use Brings Long-Term Sustainability for ArizonaWe live in the desert. We are not surrounded by endless lakes and rivers or showered with regular doses of precipitation, so water is scarce. That reality means that for us to continue to be sustainable for the long term, conservation matters, and it does make a difference....