A tale of tunnels
English En Español English At the beginning of the CAP system, Mark Wilmer Pumping Plant lifts water more than 800 vertical feet up Buckskin Mountain.
Infographics
Amazing – and impressive — infrastructure
It’s frequently said that Central Arizona Project’s infrastructure is amazing – because it is! Here is yet another example of why that is true. At
2025 April 24-Month Study: Lake Powell
As temperatures begin to warm, snow melt season has officially begun. The Upper Colorado River Basin had a fairly average winter snowpack; however, runoff projections
Ingenuity keeps this unique asset afloat
CAP’s Fleet Maintenance Department maintains more than 800 pieces of equipment that range from weed eaters to a flatbed semi transporter and everything in between.
Lower Basin Colorado River consumptive use is lowest in 40 years
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
Lower Basin Alternative: Reduction Determination
The Lower Basin States’ Alternative for Post-2026 Operations includes two major concepts: Maximum system contents – System contents are based on the volume in seven major
Turnouts: Critical infrastructure for reliable deliveries
English En Español English We have shown many different pieces of CAP’s infrastructure – check structures, pumps, and siphons to name a few. But for
2024: Tier 1 Shortage
View our infographic for a look at how the 2024 Tier 1 Colorado River shortage affects next year’s CAP supplies. KRA: Water Supply Providing a
