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Meet the CAWCD Board’s new Officers and Committee Members

The CAWCD Board, at its February 7, 2019 meeting, elected Officers and Executive Committee members and appointed members to its various committees. Read more about the CAWCD Board...
CAP Turns Out to Help Southwest Wildlife

Recently, more than 20 of CAP employees and family members volunteered at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWWCC). Learn more about their day and CAP’s spirit of volunteering...
Partnership Turns Canal Into “Hydrant” for Waste Management Phoenix Open

To ensure safety at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, CAP has partnered with Scottsdale Fire, the Phoenix Thunderbirds, Scottsdale Water and Capital Pumping to pump water from the CAP aqueduct via a makeshift fire hydrant that could immediately provide the necessary water should the need arise. Read more about the partnership at the Waste Management Phoenix Open...
CAP Releases Climate Adaptation Plan – Preparing for an Uncertain Future

The Colorado River Basin has been affected by nearly two decades of drought, plus the effects of a changing climate. Warmer and drier conditions may prolong the existing drought by reducing snowpack, thus reducing streamflow into the basin. This climate change-induced drought extension may signal a “new normal.” To prepare for this uncertain future, CAP recently completed a comprehensive Climate Adaptation Plan after working through several future-based scenarios. Read more about the Climate Adaptation Plan...
Inside the Salt River Siphon

CAP’s Vicky Campo discusses her experiencing going inside the Salt River Siphon during an inspection last fall. The Salt River Siphon is part of the engineering marvel that is Central Arizona Project. “Dewatering” – draining water from – a part of the system is quite an endeavor for an aqueduct that moves one way and is always moving water, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Read more about the Salt River Siphon inspection...
Know Your Water – Sara Ainsworth, Project Manager, Information Technology

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 Information Technology’s Sara Ainsworth. Read more about Sara Ainsworth...

What is Central Arizona Project?

A VISION FOR ARIZONA. In the early 20th century, Arizona’s leaders knew the state’s future depended on a water supply that was secure, stable and renewable. They pursued that vision; the result was Central Arizona Project (CAP), a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, is the state’s single largest renewable water supply and serves 80% of the state’s population. Read more.