The Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board (CAWCD) met Thursday, May 1 at CAP’s north Phoenix headquarters for its May meeting. The meeting kicked off with a celebration of eight employees celebrating 25 and 20 years of service as well as a nod to the Water Education Center groundbreaking, which was held earlier that morning.

Upon the recommendation of the Board’s CAGRD and Underground Storage Committee, the board approved a Long-Term Storage Credit Transfer Policy. The policy outlines several requirements that would need to be met for CAGRD to enter into a credit transfer with an outside entity. The main priority would be ensuring that CAGRD and its members receive at least equal benefit from the transfer. Transfers that provide a regional water management benefit would also be viewed favorably.

Additionally, on the consent agenda, the Board approved:

• Job Order Contract for the condition-based monitoring project at the Waddell Pumping Plant
• Construction contract for the discharge valve operating system air compressor replacement project at Brady, Picacho and Red Rock Pumping Plants
• Contract for Microsoft Enterprise agreement

The Board heard presentations on:

• A potential Legacy Small Users Program
• Multi-Species Conservation Program update
• Colorado River conditions

The CAWCD Board of Directors is a popularly elected, 15-member board. Ten members are from Maricopa County, four from Pima County and one from Pinal County. Members serve six-year, unpaid terms. The board typically meets publicly the first Thursday of each month to establish policy and set rates and taxes for CAP. Meetings are open to the public – in person and via livestream.

For additional details on the May 1, 2025 board meeting, take a look at the agenda. Board minutes and video will be posted here, as well.