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Important news and updates about water issues in Arizona and the West, including news about the Arizona Water Blueprint and the Kyl Center for Water Policy.

ASU's Kyl Center experts lay out 10 tenets of water equity
April 16, 2021
As everyone has focused on longer and more frequent hand-washing during the pandemic, the availability of safe, clean water has never been more important. That necessity, coupled with the increasing awareness of social justice issues, has highlighted the topic of water equity, which was addressed in a new report by experts at Arizona State University.
Meet Arizona's water one-percenters
April 5, 2021
Every two weeks, Dawn Upton floods her lawn. She treks into her back yard, twists open two valves big as dinner plates, and within minutes is ankle-deep in water.
Colorado River study means it's time to cut water use now, outside experts say
February 21, 2021
Less water for the Central Arizona Project — but not zero water. Even more competition between farms and cities for dwindling Colorado River supplies than there is now.
Designing the Arizona Water Blueprint Viewer
January 29, 2021
Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University (ASU) launched the Arizona Water Blueprint website containing stories and maps on water resources and infrastructure.
New Arizona Water Blueprint features!
January 20, 2021
Since the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Morrison Institute launched the Arizona Water Blueprint in June, we've been consistently updating and refining its features.
With low rains this year, where does Arizona’s water supply stand?
December 14, 2020
Arizona’s rainfall total this year is significantly below normal. What does it all mean for the State’s water supply? We asked Sarah Porter, Director of ASU’s Kyl Center for Water Policy.
ASU water policy expert addresses new concerns about state’s precious resource
September 11, 2020
Arizona recently received a drought one-two punch: The state will receive another reduction of Colorado River water and the Farmer’s Almanac has predicted a dry winter in the Southwest.
AZ Water Blueprint: A User-Friendly, One-Stop Shop For Insight On AZ’s Water Resources
July 29, 2020
In many respects, the Arizona Water Blueprint – a data-rich, interactive map of Arizona’s water resources and infrastructure created by the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University – could not have been rolled out at a better time.
Arizona water blueprint aids informed water planning
July 1, 2020
Water is Arizona’s most precious natural resource. Yet, despite its importance, few Arizonans actually understand where their water is sourced.
New Map Tool Illustrates Arizona Water Issues
June 29, 2020
Dams, canals, wildlife areas, utility providers–water in Arizona is a complex topic. But a new digital tool from Arizona State University's Kyl Center for Water Policy aims to illustrate all of the layers of the state’s water issues.