IN THIS ISSUE: Factsheet, Water Policy Council, NVIS Recap, Women in Water Diplomacy, Climate Data, ADEQ Survey | |
Water Factsheet for Yavapai County Published | |
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The Yavapai County Water Factsheet is now available! As the fifth installment of the WRRC’s Arizona Water Factsheet initiative, this eight-page resource provides wide-ranging examples and essential contextual information to understand water supplies, demands, and management in Yavapai County.
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WRRC Seminar Series: Green Infrastructure in Tucson, AZ
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Times: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Arizona Time
Location: Webinar Only
Speakers:
Adriana Zuniga, Assistant Professor, School of Geography, Development & Environment, University of Arizona
Blue Baldwin, Storm to Shade Program Manager, Tucson Water
In this WRRC seminar, Adriana Zuniga will describe a brief history of water management in Tucson and how this desert city became a leader in green infrastructure in the country. Blue Baldwin will then present an overview of the modern evolution of green stormwater infrastructure in Tucson over the past decades, from grassroots, "pre-legal" actions to current policy and ultimate institutionalization with the advent of the Storm to Shade Program at Tucson Water. The Storm to Shade program's goals, project prioritization framework, maintenance program, key partnerships, challenges, and long-term vision for the S2S will be covered.
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Members of the New Governor’s Water Policy Council Announced
On May 4, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the members she has selected to serve on her new Governor’s Water Policy Council. The Council, which was created by Executive Order, will develop policy and legislative recommendations for the governor, and includes bipartisan representation from “the Arizona legislature, executive agency cabinet directors, water providers, cities, the development community, agriculture, industry, conservation organizations, university experts, and more.” WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal is among those selected to serve. The council will begin by focusing on rural groundwater policies and Assured Water Supply. Their first meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2023.
Image: Frederick Tack, Glen Canyon, AZ, WRRC Photo Contest
News Release
List of Council Members
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Final NVIS Seminar of the
Spring Semester
On May 3, University of Arizona graduate students Chantel Harrison and Jaymus Lee, both Diné, presented their research for the final UArizona Native Voices in Stem (NVIS) seminar of the Spring 2023 semester. Lee began with a presentation on “Off-Grid CEA Greenhouse for Food Production: A Collaborative Pilot Project between Diné College and the University of Arizona.” Lee shared his work on off-grid greenhouse and hydroponic system designs, including the renovation of a high tunnel hoop house. He is studying Applied Biosciences in the Professional Science Masters (PSM) program in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Harrison followed with a presentation titled “Indigeponics: Indigenizing Controlled Environment Agriculture.” She is also studying CEA within the PSM program and is an IndigeFEWSS Fellow, Sloan Scholar, and Native Pathways Fellow. Harrison’s work focuses on sustainable food systems in Indigenous communities through CEA. She leads an Indigenous greenhouse research project, Indige Planted LLC, in partnership with indigenous growers and organizations. The presentations were followed by a Q&A. A recording of the seminar will be posted soon to the NVIS seminar library.
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Seminar Library
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Women in Water Diplomacy Network Releases After Action Report
The Women in Water Diplomacy Network has released their After Action Report for the UN 2023 Water Conference and Water Diplomacy Symposium. The Symposium, convened by the Women in Water Diplomacy Network with partners including the WRRC, was held in advance of the UN Conference to “enable networking, foster partnerships, and encourage information exchange” amongst those attending the UN Water Conference, “with a focus on critical themes related to transboundary basins globally.” The event gave special focus to women water leaders and was attended by water diplomats, both formal and informal, from around the world. The 80-page After Action Report provides an overview of the proceedings of the Water Diplomacy Symposium and other Women in Water Diplomacy Network events associated with the UN 2023 Water Conference — including the WRRC’s webinar on conference takeaways featuring multiple special guest speakers — as well as biographies of Symposium participants and the results of a survey evaluating the Network's engagements. In addition to the After Action Report, a recording of the official Women in Water Diplomacy Network side event held during the UN Water Conference, “Elevating Critical Voices in Water Diplomacy,” is now available to view on YouTube.
After Action Report
Side Event Recording
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UArizona Profs Presented on Climate
Data at SXSW
UArizona professors Joellen Russell and Beth Tellman gave a presentation, titled “Climate Data is Power – to the People,” at the Wonder House South by Southwest (SXSW) conference held in Austin, TX in March 2023. Russell and Tellman, both climate scientists, discussed ways to use climate data to develop a better future. They emphasized the importance of paying attention to rising ocean levels and global temperatures and provided predictions for future emissions. Dr. Tellman, whose research focuses on flood risk, environmental change, and land-use change to predict risk to human life and communities, outlined areas of current need by utilizing detailed maps of floods, which update in real-time! Understanding how social processes relate to climate change via satellite image pixels and satellite data is the cornerstone of her research. Dr. Russell, who is also an oceanographer, utilizes robot floats, satellites, and supercomputers to predict how the ocean will affect changes in the climate by studying the past, present, and future carbon cycle. View the dynamic and engaging presentation at the link below.
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Have a Septic System? ADEQ Seeks Input
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has released a survey to help the agency improve its onsite wastewater treatment program. The short anonymous survey asks questions about your septic system experience and will be used to help ADEQ develop educational resources for system maintenance. Do you have a septic tank system or an alternative system installed to treat and dispose of wastewater? If so, consider taking the survey!
Image: ADEQ
Take the Survey
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The Summer Wave Will Return on May 26
This is the final issue of the Weekly Wave until the Fall, but don't worry, the Summer Wave will begin on a bi-weekly basis starting May 26. We thank you for your continued interest in the WRRC's many publications, programs, outreach efforts, and research projects, along with other water-related news and announcements.
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Please visit WRRC's website for a complete listing of water jobs & opportunities.
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Current Colorado River Conditions Dashboard
Take a look at the most recent data on the Colorado River conditions. More Info
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EPA Seeking Nominations to the Good Neighbor Environmental Board
EPA invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Good Neighbor Environmental Board (GNEB). Approximately ten vacancies are expected to be filled by December 2023. More Info
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