Arizona

McPhaul Bridge in Yuma Arizona

Arizona started 2020 operating for the first time under the Drought Contingency Plan’s (DCP) Tier Zero. This reduced Arizona’s Colorado River supplies by 192,000 acre-feet. By agreement, Central Arizona Project (CAP) took this entire reduction, representing 12% of its normal annual Colorado River water supply. For CAP customers, this eliminated water that would have been […]

Officers and Trustees Highlight – Keith Lee

River in New Mexico

The Colorado River Water Users Association is highlighting our Trustees and Officers. Say hello to Keith Lee from the New Mexico Delegation. He lives in Kirtland, New Mexico where he managers the Lower Valley Water Users Cooperative Association. “I have been managing Lower Valley Water Users since 1978 during that time we have made approxmitatly […]

2020 Colorado River Water Users Association Annual Report

2020 CRWUA annual report cover image

Click here to download the 2020 CRWUA Annual Report and Membership Directory. Welcome to the 2020 Colorado River Water Users Association annual report. Everyone associated with CRWUA has experienced a year like no other. While our 2020 annual meeting in Las Vegas has been cancelled, we want to provide our annual report in an effort […]

A Brief History of the Colorado River Water Users Association

cover image of CRWUA history document

2020 marks the Colorado River Water Users Association’s 75th Anniversary. Click here to download, “From Hotbed of Conflict to Collaborative Forum: A Brief History of the Colorado River Water Users Association.” “Lots of people will say, and I believe, that the real work of CRWUA is not in the conference room. It’s in all the little […]

Arizonans Unite At CRWUA

Colorado River below Morelos Dam

The Colorado River Water Users Association is important to Arizonans – one only needs to visit the annual conference’s state caucus breakfast, which is often standing room only, to experience the commitment Arizonans have to the organization, and each other. Arizona water users and others with diverse interests in the Colorado River use this conference […]

Officers and Trustees Highlight – Jim Dunlap

Sunrise over New Mexico river

We are highlighting our Officers and Trustees this year to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of CRWUA. Say hello to: Jim Dunlap (Trustee from New Mexico Delegation) My name is Jim Dunlap from Farmington, NM. I received both my Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees from New Mexico State University. I have been involved in water issues for […]

Officers and Trustees Highlight – Glen Peterson

Coachella Valley California

We are highlighting our Officers and Trustees this year to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of CRWUA. Say hello to: Glen Peterson (Trustee from California Delegation)Represents on MWD board: Las Virgenes Municipal Water DistrictJoined MWD board: February 1993 Current MWD committee appointments:​Vice Chair: Real Property and Asset Management Committee; Member: Agriculture and Industry Relations Committee; Bay-Delta […]

Officers and Trustees Highlight – John Powell Jr.

Sun reflecting off of Colorado River

We are highlighting our Officers and Trustees this year to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of CRWUA. Say hello to: John Powell Jr. Board President of Coachella Valley Water District (One of the three trustees from California) John Powell Jr. first served on the CVWD board through an appointed term from 1998 to 2000. He was […]

2019 CRWUA Annual Conference Coverage

Colorado River wooden sign

Photo: Near the headwaters of the Colorado River in Rocky Mountain National parkm Thanks to everyone that attended the 2019 Colorado River Users Association Annual Conference. What a great time learning from each other and the movers and shakers on the Colorado River! Here’s a look back at the events through the eyes of the […]