Gov. Hobbs visits CAP: Convenes roundtable on Colorado River issues

See ADWR's story about last week's water user roundtable with Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs. The group was convened to discuss the importance of Arizona’s Colorado River water supplies and increase public awareness of the challenges the state faces as negotiations over the future operations of the river system continue. Read more>>

Breaking ground on Water Education Center

Groundbreaking for the Water Education Center (WEC) was May 1, and was officially marked with a small ceremony for the Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board of Directors (CAWCD) and members of the design (Jones Studio) and construction (Mortenson) teams. The WEC will be an accessible and secure space where people can learn about CAP’s history and operations, as well as Arizona’s water story. It will provide an understanding of CAP, complete with safe, up-close views of the canal and hands-on, interactive exhibits. The new space will also support many functions including CAWCD Board meetings, large water stakeholder meetings, elected official briefings and school field trips. The WEC is on a tight construction schedule and is scheduled to be completed and open in late 2026. 

Are goats the GOAT for weed removal?  

A herd of goats spent three months enjoying an all-you-can-eat buffet in a CAP recharge basin. Does their work qualify them to be declared the GOAT (greatest of all time) for weed removal? Read more>>

Colorado River Conditions Dashboard

Take a look at the most recent data on the Colorado River conditions. Read more>>

The June CAWCD Board of Directors meeting will start at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 5. The Public Policy Committee will meet at 9 a.m. The public may attend the meeting in person or virtually. View the livestream here. Read the May Board summary here.

CAPSNAPS

May 22, 1985 was a historic day and in the desert west of Phoenix, a crowd gathered to witness it -- the first delivery of Colorado River water via the Central Arizona Project system. Many dignitaries attended the landmark event, including three Arizona governors: Bruce Babbitt, Sam Goddard and Jack Williams. Read more>>