Happy New (Water) Year!
October 1, 2024
The calendar may not say it’s 2025 yet, but for “water wonks” (those folks who are really into hydrology), it is! The 2025 Colorado River
DeEtte Person
Communications Strategist
Five CAWCD Board seats on November ballot
September 18, 2024
English En Español English The CAWCD Board of Directors is a popularly elected, 15-member board. Ten members are from Maricopa County, four from Pima County and
CAWCD Board convenes for September meeting – Approves Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement
September 9, 2024
The Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board (CAWCD) met Thursday, Sept. 5 at Central Arizona Project’s (CAP’s) north Phoenix headquarters. The Board voted to approve
Reclamation projects Tier 1 shortage for 2025 – Lower Basin continues extraordinary actions to stabilize Colorado River system
August 15, 2024
The Bureau of Reclamation has issued its August 24-Month Study, which determined that the Lower Colorado River Basin will continue to be in a Tier
Curious about what the 2025 CAGRD Plan of Operation includes? Here’s your first look.
August 8, 2024
Curious about what the 2025 CAGRD Plan of Operation includes? Here’s your first look. Every 10 years, the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) is
CAWCD Board reconvenes for August meeting, receives update on 30% design for proposed CAP Water Education Center
August 5, 2024
The Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board (CAWCD) met Thursday, Aug. 1 at Central Arizona Project’s (CAP’s) north Phoenix headquarters. The meeting began with General
CAWCD Board meets for June meeting: Approves Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement and several items related to taxes and water rates
June 10, 2024
The Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board (CAWCD) met Thursday, June 6 at Central Arizona Project’s (CAP’s) north Phoenix headquarters. The Board approved the Northeastern
Colorado River Basin “super models” evaluate future trends
June 4, 2024
To determine current conditions and evaluate the future health of the reservoirs and our water supply, planners, analysts and operators use various “models.” The Bureau
Lower Basin Colorado River consumptive use is lowest in 40 years
May 16, 2024
Average Colorado River consumptive use for the Lower Basin states has been steadily decreasing over the past decade. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has released
