CAP supports historic three-state Colorado River deal
May 1, 2026
The situation on the Colorado River is dire. Flows have reached historic lows and water saved in major storage reservoirs is approaching critical elevations. To
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Arizona’s water laws require conservation
April 28, 2026
Many of Arizona’s stringent water management laws have been requiring significant conservation and smart water planning for decades.
Arizona Water Facts
April 21, 2026
Arizona desert communities are some of the most water smart in the nation; leaders in efficiency and conservation. That’s a fact.
Demonstrating dedication to safety and sustainability
April 20, 2026
By Aaron Welch, environmental supervisor During Central Arizona Project’s Safety Week 2026, we showcased our dedication to safety and sustainability through a lunch event that
2026 Band-Aid will not address the current Colorado River crisis
April 17, 2026
The Colorado River is experiencing what may be the worst water year on record. These extreme dry conditions are causing additional strain on Lakes Powell
Annual report highlights biology of the system
April 13, 2026
By Scott Bryan, water quality and biology administrator CAP regularly faces a variety of biological challenges. While some of these challenges threaten our ability to
Morning Scoop on Water highlights Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline
April 7, 2026
The Arizona Capitol Times hosted a Morning Scoop on Water on Tuesday, April 7 that featured CAWCD Board President Terry Goddard, Greater Phoenix Leadership President
From the field: Morning reflection
March 31, 2026
CAP has many skilled craftsmen, like Instrumentation & Control Electricians Marcus Etsitty and David Adams. Recently, they traveled to the Pima Mine Road Recharge Project
“Snow drought” – What does it mean to the Colorado River Basin?
March 30, 2026
What is “snow drought”? As planners and water managers in the Western U.S., we tend to think of mountain snowpacks as reservoirs because they constitute