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If you’re interested in learning more about the impacts of this shortage, as well as how CAP works,
where the water comes from, our history and future plans, CAP University may be for you!
2022 Tier 1 Colorado River shortage
Learn more about the declared Tier 1 Colorado River shortage for 2022.
Colorado River Shortage Preparedness
The Colorado River Basin continues to experience drought and the impacts of hotter and drier conditions. As a result, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior has declared the first-ever Tier 1 shortage for Colorado River operations in 2022.
Arizona Reconsultation Committee
Before the end of 2026, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior will develop new guidelines for the long-term management of the Colorado River system. The Colorado River Basin States will play a leading role in the process to develop those new guidelines. The process will take many years and require multiple levels of discussion, negotiation and coordination within Arizona and among the Basin states.
Colorado River water: Adapting, protecting and building resiliency.
Reliable deliveries to central and southern Arizona.
The wonderful world of wildlife
Water professionals who work in the field to ensure reliable water
deliveries often find Arizona wildlife underneath bushes, hiding in drain pipes and lurking around corners.
Water: Brought to you by Ernesto Castanon, Communications Engineer, Electronics - Communication
Meet Ernesto Castanon, one of CAP’s dedicated employees who help bring water to central and southern Arizona.
Not your average electrician: Mike McWilliams blazes his own path in the family business
Born into a family of electricians, Mike McWilliams follows suit, excelling as one of CAP’s outstanding journeymen.
Public Meetings
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at CAP Headquarters, 23636 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ. Sign up to be notified of CAP board meetings.
About Us
Central Arizona Project (CAP) is Arizona’s single largest resource for renewable water supplies. CAP delivers Colorado River water to Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties, serving more than 5 million people, or more than 80% of the state’s population.
