Arizona Department of Water Resources

DESPITE NOT ACHIEVING A SEVEN-STATE AGREEMENT IN TIME, ADWR VOWS TO CONTINUE PROTECTING STATE’S COLORADO RIVER RESOURCES Phoenix, AZ — Throughout the negotiations of the post-2026 operating guidelines for the Colorado River, Arizona and its Lower Basin partners have offered numerous, good-faith compromises to the representatives of the Upper Basin states. In that time, virtually all of them have been rejected.

DESPITE NOT ACHIEVING A SEVEN-STATE AGREEMENT IN TIME, ADWR VOWS TO CONTINUE PROTECTING STATE’S COLORADO RIVER RESOURCES

Phoenix, AZ — Throughout the negotiations of the post-2026 operating guidelines for the Colorado River, Arizona and its Lower Basin partners have offered numerous, good-faith…

Governor’s Executive Budget Proposal Includes Funding for Key ADWR Initiatives Phoenix, AZ — Today, Governor Hobbs released her FY 2027 Executive Budget, which funds critical ADWR programs and efforts, including water conservation, consumptive use reductions, infrastructure upgrades, supply augmentation, and other shortage mitigation efforts.

Governor’s Executive Budget Proposal Includes Funding for Key ADWR Initiatives

Phoenix, AZ — Today, Governor Hobbs released her FY 2027 Executive Budget, which funds critical ADWR programs and efforts, including water conservation, consumptive use reductions, infrastructure upgrades, supply…

ADWR Director finds cause for Ranegras Plain Groundwater Basin to become Arizona’s 8th Active Management Area PHOENIX- Today, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) published a notice that it will hold a public hearing to present factual data and receive comments and evidence on whether the Director should designate an active management area within the boundaries of the Willcox Groundwater Basin in Cochise and Graham Counties (Proposed AMA).

ADWR Director finds cause for Ranegras Plain Groundwater Basin to become Arizona’s 8th Active Management Area

PHOENIX- Today, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) published a notice that it will hold a public hearing to present factual data and receive comments and evidence on whether…

Arizona Department of Water Resources field hydrologists conducting “basin sweep” to collect water level measurements in the Willcox, Douglas, San Bernardino Valley and San Simon Basins Beginning the week of January 12th, 2026, and continuing for several months, ADWR field services staff will be making an extensive effort to measure water levels in wells in the Willcox, Douglas, San Bernardino Valley and San Simon Basins. 

Arizona Department of Water Resources field hydrologists conducting “basin sweep” to collect water level measurements in the Willcox, Douglas, San Bernardino Valley and San Simon Basins

Beginning the week of January 12th, 2026, and continuing for several months, ADWR field services staff will be…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ARIZONA WATER PROTECTION FUND GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES REQUEST FOR COMMENTS Phoenix, AZ — The Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission (Commission) is proud to announce that Rolando Flores, councilmember of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, has been appointed to the Commission by the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona on February 21.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ARIZONA WATER PROTECTION FUND GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES REQUEST FOR COMMENTS

Phoenix, AZ — The Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission (Commission) is proud to announce that Rolando Flores, councilmember of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, has been appointed to the…

Press Statement on the current status of Colorado River negotiations from the seven Colorado River Basin States, the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation PRESS STATEMENT Press Statement on the current status of Colorado River negotiations from the seven Colorado River Basin States, the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation The seven Colorado River Basin states together with the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation recognize the serious and ongoing challenges facing the Colorado River. Prolonged drought and low reservoir conditions have placed extraordinary pressure on this critical water resource that supports 40 million people, tribal nations, agriculture, and industry.

The seven Colorado River Basin states together with the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation recognize the serious and ongoing challenges facing the Colorado River. Prolonged drought and low reservoir conditions...

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ARIZONA WATER PROTECTION FUND FISCAL YEAR 2026 GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Phoenix, AZ — The Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission (Commission) is proud to announce that Rolando Flores, councilmember of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, has been appointed to the Commission by the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona on February 21.

The Arizona Water Protection Fund* has received grant applications for its fiscal year 2026 funding cycle and grant applications are now available for public review.

ARIZONA WATER PROTECTION FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 GRANT CYCLE Phoenix, AZ — The Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission (Commission) is proud to announce that Rolando Flores, councilmember of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, has been appointed to the Commission by the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona on February 21.

The AWPF Commission will be accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 grant cycle and
will award grants under three categories: capital projects, research, and water conservation.

Discover our new and efficient solutions that simplify applying for, renewing and tracking individual applications, licences and information. Create your account today www.azwater.gov/adwr-custome...

ADWR and ADEQ - Different Agencies, Same Goal! YouTube video by azwater

Did you know the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and the Arizona Department of Water Resources work side by side, but are different agencies?! We handle different sides of water protection, but have one shared goal: protecting Arizona’s water! 💧
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Leaks are running up your utility bill and wasting #water! #WaterAwarenessMonth is the perfect time to develop a particular set of skills to track those leaks down… arizonawaterfacts.com

Water Awareness Month Festival Scheduled for April 5 is Canceled The annual Water Awareness Month Festival sponsored jointly by the Arizona Department of Water Resources and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and scheduled this year at Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix, has been canceled.

Water Awareness Month Festival Scheduled for April 5 is Canceled

The annual Water Awareness Month Festival sponsored jointly by the Arizona Department of Water Resources and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and scheduled this year at Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix, has been canceled.

ADWR team constructs new CORS data-gathering site, adding precision and accuracy to the AZCORS Network and the National CORS Network www.azwater.gov/news/article...

ADWR Director expresses support for reintroduction of historic tribal water rights settlement PHOENIX- Members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation from both sides of the aisle have led the way in reintroducing legislation to ratify and fund the historic Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement.

ADWR Director expresses support for reintroduction of historic tribal water rights settlement

PHOENIX- Members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation from both sides of the aisle have led the way in reintroducing legislation to ratify and fund the historic Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights…

Our interactive Depth-To-Water dashboard provides an overview of all our #groundwater data taken from #Arizona basins and sub-basins. www.azwater.gov/hydrology/de...

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES FIELD HYDROLOGISTS CONDUCTING “BASIN SWEEP” TO COLLECT WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS TUCSON/SANTA CRUZ AMAS Beginning the week of March 3, 2025, and continuing through April 2025, Arizona Department of Water Resources field services staff will make an extensive effort to measure water levels in wells within several groundwater basins in Southern Arizona.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES FIELD HYDROLOGISTS CONDUCTING “BASIN SWEEP” TO COLLECT WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS TUCSON/SANTA CRUZ AMAS

Beginning the week of March 3, 2025, and continuing through April 2025, Arizona Department of Water Resources field services staff will make an extensive…

ARIZONA WATER PROTECTION FUND WELCOMES NEW TRIBAL APPOINTMENT Phoenix, AZ — The Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission (Commission) is proud to announce that Rolando Flores, councilmember of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, has been appointed to the Commission by the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona on February 21.

The Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission is proud to announce that Rolando Flores, councilmember of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, has been appointed to the Commission by the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona on February 21.

I met with Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke last week. It is critical we reach agreement on a long-term plan to protect the Colorado River. I will keep pushing the Administration to make this a priority and will fight to ensure Arizona's interests are protected.

ADWR’s top hydrologists discuss the recently released Phoenix-area groundwater model www.azwater.gov/node/5987

Groundwater and growth: ADWR’s chief attorney discusses the importance of the landmark Groundwater Management Act in an era of challenges Our mission is to protect and enhance Arizona’s water resources, both for residents here and now and for generations to come.

The 100 year water supply assurance offers important protection for #Arizona’s homeowners. Learn more @ soundcloud.com/azwater/grou...

I won't let lawyers tear down Arizona water protections without a fight | Opinion Powerful but irresponsible development interests claim my department is making 'arbitrary' choices to protect groundwater. That's simply not true.

Arizona Republic: Opinion: I won't let lawyers tear down Arizona water protections without a fight www.azcentral.com/story/opinio...

Builders' lawsuit pits housing vs water YouTube video by 12 News

@azwater.bsky.social Director Buschatzke appeared on "Sunday Square Off" this weekend to discuss ways that Arizona water regulations protect homeowners www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsIw...