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How Will AZDCP Fit Into the Colorado River Basin Drought Contingency Plan?

While Arizona water managers and affected stakeholders have been meeting almost daily over the past several months to finalize the state’s Drought Contingency Plan (DCP), plans have been underway on a parallel track for several years to ensure the framework is in place for the entire Colorado River Basin DCP. Read more about the Drought Contingency Plan...
Our Day at CAP – Students Voices Meeting Government in Action as Part of Arizona’s Drought Contingen

Learn more about what these 8th graders from Paulo Freire School in Downtown Tucson, learned when they visited CAP and took part in an AZDCP meeting. Read the Latest CAP Blog Post...
Know Your Water – Matt Nash, Maintenance Worker

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. Learn more about Matt Nash from Headquarters Maintenance. Learn more about Matt Nash...
CAP Realized Today and Looking Forward

CAP General Manager Ted Cooke reflects on the significance of the Colorado River Basin Project Act – looking back 50 years (and beyond) and forward 50 years (and beyond). The Colorado River Basin Act was signed 50 years ago on September 30, 1968. Read more...
November Election Will Include Five CAWCD Maricopa County Seats

The CAWCD board election is non-partisan and the candidates are included on the general election of the county in which the candidate resides. This year, there are five seats in Maricopa County that are up for election. No Pima or Pinal County seats are up for election this year. CAWCD is not involved in any election activities and by law cannot provide any specific information on board candidates. As we move further into election season, information may be found at www.azcleanelections.gov/voter-dashboard. Learn more about the CAWCD board...
5 Things This Intern Learned About CAP

By Silvana Burgos, Arizona Hydrological Association Herman Bouwer Intern - CAP hosted an Arizona Hydrological Society intern this summer. She will be recognized at the annual AHS Symposium, Sept. 19-21. Read more about what she learned during her time with us...

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Colorado River Basin Project Act

In the early 20th century, Central Arizona Project was a shared dream of Arizonans; a vision of water security and stability for future generations to enjoy their quality of life in the desert. That vision was made into reality with the signing of the Colorado River Basin Project Act. Read more.