The AZDCP Steering Committee met for the first time on July 26, 2018. At that meeting, ADWR and CAWCD identified the mission of the Steering Committee, which is to “discuss and recommend how to adopt and implement the Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan (LBDCP) in a way that is acceptable to Arizona water users.” During the meeting, ADWR and CAWCD also identified four essential elements to consider as tools to implement the Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan (LBDCP) in Arizona:  1) CAP Agriculture Mitigation; 2) Tribal Intentionally Created Surplus; 3) CAP Excess Water Plan; and 4) an Arizona Conservation Plan Learn more about the AZDCP Meeting...

The 2018 Annual Water User Information Meeting is an informational meeting that will discuss topics related to the operation of the CAP canal and water deliveries to CAP water users. Learn more about the 2018 Annual Water User Information Meeting...

By Scott Bryan, CAP Senior Biologist - Some people believe that water in the CAP canal is, or should be, just like a swimming pool – no critters, just pristine waters. The reality is that the water quality in the canal is really good, but we have all of the same organisms that our source water supports. Aquatic vegetation, insects, invasive species, and even fish – the CAP is just an extension of the Colorado River and Lake Pleasant. It’s like a river with concrete banks and a very complex ecosystem. Learn more about the CAP...

"The Colorado River Basin Project Act will mean more to Arizona than any other legislation since statehood...I have worked on this project for more hours than I have worked for any project during my 56 years in Congress. I am truly glad to be able to tell you that I now consider this project assured."

As part of CAP’s Know Your Water series, you will be meeting some of the employees who work each day to ensure Colorado River water flows through our 336-mile aqueduct to reach our municipal, agricultural, industrial and tribal customers. Today, meet Camille Champion from our Lands & Survey division. Learn more about Camille Champion...

Central Arizona Project and the Arizona Department of Water Resources have begun a fresh conversation regarding Arizona’s Drought Contingency Plan. This process, which began with a public briefing and technical briefing, continued today (7/26) with the effort’s first Steering Committee meeting. The Steering Committee will address issues that respect the concerns of all stakeholders across the state as we work together on this plan aimed at protecting Lake Mead from falling to dangerously low levels. Learn more about the meeting...