California
Read about California’s accomplishments in 2024 in the CRWUA Annual Report. Here’s an excerpt: California continued doing its part to help stabilize the Colorado River system in the immediate-term by leaving an estimated 500,000 acre-feet of conserved water in Lake Mead in 2024—boosting the reservoir’s level by 7 feet. When combined with the 700,000 acre- […]
Arizona
Read about Arizona’s accomplishments in 2024 in the CRWUA Annual Report. Here’s an excerpt: As has been true for many years, Arizona’s most urgent duty in 2024 has been to help stabilize the Colorado River system and to prepare the way for the Post-2026 Operating Guidelines. In partnership with the Lower Basin states of California […]
Reclamation
Read about Reclamation’s accomplishments in 2024 in the CRWUA Annual Report. Here’s an excerpt: Just a few years ago, the Colorado River was on the brink of failure. Years of prolonged drought, a changing climate and unsustainable water use pushed this vital resource to new lows, threatening agricultural, urban and ecological needs. As the basin […]
2024 CRWUA Conference Videos and Presentations
Here’s the link to the 2024 CRWUA Conference “Piecing the Puzzle Together: Post-2026 Operations” page with videos and presentations: https://crwua.org/2024-conference/. #ColoradoRiver #COriver
2024 Conference
Piecing the Puzzle Together: Post-2026 Operations
Say hello to Terry Goddard!
Terry Goddard was elected to his third full term on the Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board of Directors on November 7, 2024, to represent Maricopa County until December 31, 2030. Mr. Goddard also previously served as a member of the CAWCD Board from 2001-2002. He is currently serving his second term as Board President, […]
Say hello to Thomas Buschatzke!
He was appointed Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources in January 2015. Prior to thisappointment, he served as the Assistant Director of the Department’s Water Planning Division, overseeing the Colorado River Management, Active Management Areas, Planning and Data Management, Assured and Adequate Water Supply and Recharge Permitting, and Statewide Planning programs and Tribal Liaison. […]
Say hello to John P. Kmiec!
He is the Director for Tucson Water. His career spans several decades with an emphasis on water resource management, utility leadership, and water quality challenges. Throughout his career, and during his tenure as the Director of Marana Water (2012-2019), he amplified efforts to shape Arizona’s long-term vision and policy about sustainable water supplies, water quality, and […]
Say hello to Nisha Noroian!
View the conference agenda. Nisha Noroian was born and raised in Blythe, CA. Her dad and namesake, Nish Noroian, came to the Palo Verde Valley in 1948, establishing Nish Noroian Farms. He was attracted by its senior Colorado River water rights and grew mostly lettuce, melons, and squash as well alfalfa, cotton, and wheat. Nisha graduated from […]
Say hello to Jennifer Pitt!
Say hello to Jennifer Pitt! She is Audubon’s Colorado River Program Director. She’s participating on the panel discussion titled “Lower Basin Principals Panel”. View the conference agenda. Jennifer Pitt has worked on behalf of conservation NGOs for 25 years to protect and restore the Colorado River for people and nature. As Audubon’s Colorado River Program Director, […]