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 […]

John J. Entsminger elected CRWUA president

Colorado River bend

The Colorado River Water Users Association (CRWUA) Board of Trustees elected John J. Entsminger, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), to serve as the organization’s president for the next two-year term (2020-2021). As SNWA general manager, Entsminger oversees the operations of the wholesale water agency responsible for managing and treating drinking water […]

2019 CRWUA Annual Conference Begins Soon

Colorado River in Zion National Park

It’s just nine days until the CRWUA Annual Conference starts. Check out the other blog posts on this page to learn more about the sessions and view the agenda here. Online registration is now closed. However, you may still register onsite. In order to expedite onsite registration, please fill out the following form and bring it […]

Rules of the River

San Juan River map

View the full image. Administration of the Colorado River is complex and relies on many agreements over the years, including, of course, the Colorado River Compact. Changes in administration in recent years have been necessitated by the Endangered Species Act and the native fish that depend on annual floods washing sediment down the canyons of […]

Augmentation Colloquium

Colorado River below Morelos Dam

Augmentation is a huge part of planning for the future in Arizona and California. Be sure to attend the Augmentation Colloquium, moderated by Lisa Atkins from the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, on Wednesday at the 2019 CRWUA Annual Conference. Augmentation Colloquium – Platinum Room – Platinum Room When Flows Are Low Mrs. Atkins currently […]