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UArizona Water Resources Research Center @AZWRRC
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IN THIS ISSUE: #Monsoon, New Students, Ron Rayner bit.ly/3QbHGap

Weekly Wave: Get Ready for the Monsoon: Events and Activitiesfor Weather Enthusiasts

Each summer, people across the Southwest watch the sky for signs of the annual monsoon. These storms provide Arizona and New Mexico with more than half of their yearly rainfall, bringing much-needed...

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WRRC Water Webinar video now posted! Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era featuring Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Professor Kaveh Madani, Director, UNU-INWEH @UNUINWEH bit.ly/4uB4kah
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Mark your calendars! Our next WRRC Water Webinar will be on June 30! This presentation will provide an overview of the six information-packed conservation factsheets. @ArizonaWIFA bit.ly/4e162wD

WRRC Water Webinar: Arizona Water Conservation Factsheets – A Project Funded by WIFA

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Webinar tomorrow! (June 10). Presented by 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Kaveh Madani, Director, UNU-INWEH @UNUINWEH bit.ly/4aChRXO

WRRC Water Webinar: Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond our Hydrological Means in the Post-Cri...

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Don't forget to check out our Jobs & Opportunities page! We update it regularly. bit.ly/4fowYHM
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Awareness of the destructive potential of our region’s often powerful summer storms is always important. But this year? More than ever. @azwater bit.ly/3Q0ohJq
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Madani is a distinguished environmental scientist, educator, and leader renowned for his interdisciplinary approach to addressing complex environmental and human security challenges. @UNUINWEH bit.ly/4wZ8J9p

Webinar to Address Global Water Bankruptcy

On Wednesday, June 10, Kaveh Madani, Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment, and Health (UNU-INWEH) and the architect of the water bankruptcy concept, will present...

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Building on discussions from the WRRC 2025 Annual Conference, Shared Borders, Shared Waters. Con base en las discusiones de la Conferencia Anual del WRRC de 2025, Fronteras compartidas, aguas compartidas. bit.ly/4o0d5Jt

Spanish Translation of Arroyo 2026 Now Available / Ya está disponible la versión en español de...

The WRRC is pleased to share the Spanish translation of Arroyo 2026 – Borders and Water: Institutions, Investments, and Information. The Spanish version, Fronteras y Agua: Instituciones, Inversiones...

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Megdal’s presentation explains the context and implications of the uncertain future of Central Arizona’s water supply, including how it pertains to agriculturalists in Pinal County. bit.ly/4fPuPVE

WRRC Director Delivers Colorado River Update for Pinal County

On May 12, 2026, WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal presented a webinar for the University of Arizona’s Pinal County Cooperative Extension Agronomy Program, titled “Colorado River Updates: Shaping the...

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IN THIS ISSUE: Reflections, Arroyo, Water Bankruptcy, Pinal County Agronomy bit.ly/4a2EaWp

Weekly Wave: Reflections: On 20 Years of Teaching Water Policy

In May 2026, the 20th installment of my graduate water policy course was in the books. When I returned to the University of Arizona in February 2002 as Water Resources Research Center Associate...

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June 10 WRRC Water Webinar! Professor Kaveh Madani is a distinguished environmental scientist, educator, and leader renowned for his interdisciplinary approach to addressing complex environmental and human security challenges. @UNUINWEH bit.ly/4uzuWJo

WRRC Water Webinar: Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond our Hydrological Means in the Post-Cri...

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Inside the Issues is designed to give voters direct access to facts and expert insight, helping Arizonans better understand how water is managed. #cleanelections bit.ly/4dhhYKi

WRRC Director Joins Clean Elections Arizona Water Policy Panel

Because water security is important to Arizona voters, the Arizona Clean Elections Commission produced video recordings of Inside the Issues: Water Security in Arizona, a transparent, nonpartisan...

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Congratulations to all these distinguished researchers and educators in the department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences! @UA_HASSA bit.ly/4wB5ODJ

Accolades Abound in University of Arizona HAS Department

As the Spring 2026 semester comes to a close, the University of Arizona Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences (HAS) is celebrating achievements by faculty members and students. The College...

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Congratulations to Ian, Noah, and the entire 2026 graduating class! @uarizona bit.ly/3PdLwiR

WRRC Congratulates 2026 Graduates

As graduation approaches, we at the WRRC prepare to celebrate the accomplishments of the class of 2026. We are especially proud of the hard work of the graduating students who have spent time with us...

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IN THIS ISSUE: US News & World Report, Graduation, Clean Elections, Hydrology Department bit.ly/4uUXDk3

Weekly Wave: University of Arizona Ranked #2 in Water Resources by US News

Each year, the US News & World Report ranks universities in over 50 fields of study based on research performance. In 2026, the U of A was ranked number two in the field of water resources. The U of...

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Overall, this book provides a good collection of information related to groundwater sharing contracts and the operation of shared well systems and may provide a good resource to those developing contracts or operating shared well systems. #groundwater bit.ly/4noswe6

New Book on Groundwater Sharing Contracts Reviewed

Review by Lynn Carroll, WRRC Graduate Student Worker With record setting hot weather this spring, it is feeling more and more like reading weather. As someone who is interested in public and private...

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The archive is a rich trove for historical research or other projects related to outdoor water conservation in southern Arizona. #SAWARA #Xeriscape @azwater bit.ly/4eBz4ne

Xeriscape Archive Available for Study at the WRRC

The WRRC has acquired an archive that documents activities of the Southern Arizona Water Resources Association (SAWARA) from 1987 to 2006. SAWARA was a community organization that advocated for water...

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Currently, it is estimated that over 15,000 types of PFAS chemicals are produced in the US. They are used in a wide range of products for their unique properties of water, grease, and heat resistance. #pfas bit.ly/4tu0cbs

New Research Group at U of A Studies PFAS Regulation

The U of A Udall Center for Public Policy recently announced the creation of a new research group, the Research in Pollutant Policy for Environment and Society (RIPPLES) lab, to assess frameworks for...

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IN THIS ISSUE: AZ Water Conference Recap, Groundwater Book Review, Xeriscape Archive, PFAS Research bit.ly/42XiqY4

Weekly Wave: WRRC Grad Student Presents at AZ WaterConference

Last week, Lynn Carroll, a grad student assistant at the WRRC, presented her research findings at the 99th annual AZ Water Conference in Phoenix. Carroll’s study evaluated two point-of-use ultravio...

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WRRC Director @sbmwater Quoted in Live Science Article on Impacts ofColorado River Water Shortages bit.ly/4ndAruw

'A completely new reality': Bolder measures are needed to prevent extreme water shortages in cities...

Cities fed by the Colorado River have taken huge steps to reduce their water consumption over the past few decades, yet water shortages are projected to grow more intense. What can be done?

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