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Please join Director Guenther and staff on Thursday, September 11 from 10 am until noon at ADWR in the Verde Conference Room (2nd Floor) to discuss some concepts that the Department is considering to enhance Arizona’s surface water programs (NOT Colorado River water), including ideas focused on riparian protection and enhanced compliance. We are also exploring ideas to enhance Arizona’s groundwater programs and will discuss those concepts at the next SWAG meeting (tbd). Because those stakeholders interested in surface water issues comprise a smaller group (or at least different) than those interested in groundwater issues statewide, we have decided to have two separate processes to facilitate discussion.
We look forward to discussing these important issues with you on September 11.
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The battle between SRP and Prescott is heating up. Arizona Capitol Times has a good summary.
A battle over a water pipeline near Prescott could have long-lasting impacts on water law in Arizona and, according to ranchers and other rural residents, threatens to give owners of surface water rights total control of all nearby groundwater.
Ranchers, the city of Prescott and town of Prescott Valley argue that the Salt River Project utility is treading into a minefield and could set a dangerous precedent by challenging Prescott’s plan to pump about 8,000 acre-feet of groundwater every year from the Big Chino Water Ranch.
“SRP is looking at, in our view, not only surface water, but groundwater as all theirs,” said Bas Aja, executive director of the Arizona Cattlemen’s Association. “It’s the big city and central Arizona trying to take all the water they can from everywhere else they can.” |
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WUAA Board members attended the Annual Critical Issues Conference held in Phoenix last Friday. The conference featured former Transporation Secretary Mary Peters, Governor Brewers Natural Resource Director Mike Anable, State Land Commissioner Maria Baier as well as Jim Rounds from the firm of Elliott Pollack and company.
Commissioner Gary Pierce and Former Senate President--and ACC Candidate-- Brenda Burns were our Guests.
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Join Us or the WUAA Annual Meeting |
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 The WUAA hosted a Water Policy Conference in Sedona on June 6th. ACC Commissioner Bill Mundell was our keynote speaker. We had a great turnout and it was a good opportunity to discuss water policy with various community leaders.
Arizona Corporation Commission Candidate Kara Kelty was on hand to discuss water issues and her campaign.
Congressional Candidate Sydney Hay gave us an update on her campaign and discuss federal issues and the unique needs of Arizona's first Congressional District.
Madeline Goddard from the city of Phoenix provided an overview of the AZWARN system.
Finally, Judy Navarette, Director of the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority told us about the latest happenings at WIFA.
Here was Commissioner Mundell's key point:
"Arizona is facing serious challenges in both the water and wastewater sectors. Planning for future population is critical and will involve the companies, the ACC, and other branches of government working together to find solutions."
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Read more... [Sedona Meeting]
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