The Elusive Concept of an Assured Water Supply: The Role of CAGRD and Replenishment

The Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) was created to enable groundwater-reliant urban growth in areas that lacked access to renewable supplies. This critical analysis examines how CAGRD has shaped urban growth and water policy over the past 25 years, outlining reforms to strengthen the state's water future amidst CAGRD's long-term sustainability challenges.