For more than two decades, the Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD) Board of Directors (Board) has emphasized the importance of strategic planning. The first Strategic Plan was published in May 1996, identifying key strategies and specific programs to accomplish objectives. The Board updated or created new plans in 2006, 2010, 2016 and 2022.

In 2019-2020, the Board developed a new Strategic Plan, facilitated by external consultants. The process included several Board retreats, input from employees, and two rounds of stakeholder forums. Implementation of the new plan began in 2022 and will continue through the end of 2027.

The Plan provides high-level strategic guidance to the organization and defines CAP’s Mission, Vision and Values. It also defines eight Key Result Areas (KRAs) and identifies Strategic Issues for each area. This hierarchy of issues serves as the context for many other planning activities at CAP, including the biennial budget, the “Big 5” organization-wide objectives, Board reports and employee performance goals. As part of CAP’s two-year budget process, staff links the Board Strategic Plan to the biennial Business Plans to ensure that organizational goals are consistent with the strategic direction provided by the Board.

For questions or more information, contact Megan Casey.
Page updated 8/19/25.