Why the CAP canal shape matters — a tale of the trapezoid
September 1, 2025
This post was updated July, 2025 Picture the CAP canal without water. If you were to stand on the canal bottom, gaze from the narrow
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Communications Strategist
As summertime CAP water deliveries rise, power usage plummets
August 18, 2025
This post was updated August, 2025 Most people living in Arizona develop a special appreciation for two precious resources needed to survive this climate —
Water district property taxes explained
August 13, 2025
We frequently receive questions about property taxes. Specifically, inquiries such as: Why is there a tax for CAWCD? What is the Central Arizona Water Conservation
See the “StoryMap” of how CAP connects communities
August 4, 2025
Arizona’s diverse water portfolio includes groundwater and surface water. Although some of the surface water comes from local supplies within central Arizona, much of it
Video: Diving into Kids Day 2025 water education
July 7, 2025
https://youtu.be/L8kNiyjqSEI?si=dFqCNGNq_HQnRUXJ Some pulled a fire extinguisher pin and doused small, contained fires, likely for the first time. Others applied principles of physics to build balloon
CAP Safety Minute: 3 tips to boat safely this holiday weekend
June 30, 2025
Thinking of hitting the water during the holiday weekend at one of Arizona’s lakes, perhaps even Lake Pleasant, which is CAP’s storage reservoir? At CAP,
Learn all about Central Arizona Project: Register for CAP University on June 24
June 2, 2025
What is Central Arizona Project (CAP)? Maybe you know that every Arizonan is connected to CAP, a canal system that brings water from the Colorado
Video: Jobs that require a human touch
May 21, 2025
https://youtu.be/HpOy2TPEY5E Electricians, mechanics, painters and plumbers are among the fastest growing careers in the U.S., and at CAP, these essential craft and trade roles make
Reminder: Deadline is June 1 for CAP Award for Water Research submissions
May 14, 2025
College students: Don’t forget to submit your academic research through the CAP Award for Water Research program by June 1, 2025. This CAP program rewards