CAP is a 336-mile long aqueduct with associated tunnels, pumping plants and pipelines. The system delivers Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona.

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Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy shares why the Colorado River and Central Arizona Project are essential to communities across Arizona. Lake Havasu City focuses on conservation and water efficiency and proudly supports the Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline.
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CAP Senior Attorney Greg Adams participated in today's @phxchamber AZ in Focus panel on water. Greg discussed conservation efforts. In 2025, Lower Basin Colorado River water use was down to 5.75 MAF -- the lowest since 1983. In Arizona, specifically, use was down to 1.91 MAF.
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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President Martin Harvier shares the importance of the Colorado River and Central Arizona Project (CAP) to Arizona's water supply. The Community proudly supports the Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline.
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CAP’s Water Policy Director Vineetha Kartha spoke yesterday on the State Society of Arizona’s panel, “Innovating Solutions for Arizona's Water Future” on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. CAP sponsored this annual Cinco de Mayo-themed event.
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Fred Schneider, President and COO of Arizona Water Company, shares the importance of protecting Arizona's water supply. Arizona Water Company focuses on responsible water management and proudly supports the Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline.
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This morning CAWCD Board President Terry Goddard spoke with the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Advisory Committee about CAP, Colorado River conditions and how AZ is preparing for the future.
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Litchfield Park Councilwoman Suzanne Allen met up with CAP's Assistant General Manager Bridget Schwartz-Manock, this year's @WESTMARC chairman, at the group's economic summit.
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Central AZ Project retweeted
#Reminder: The Arizona Reconsultation Committee Meeting begins 10am tomorrow @CAPArizona and via webinar. Visit @ ow.ly/MzBq50YYslz for more information.
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Shawn Bradford, senior VP of regulated U.S. water at EPCOR, highlights the importance of the Colorado River and CAP to Arizona's water supply and economy. That's why EPCOR supports the Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline. @EPCORUSA
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Michael LeVault Mayor of @TownofYoungtown emphasizes the importance of reliable Colorado River and of water stewardship. Mayor LeVault supports the Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline, uniting leaders to safeguard Arizona's water resources.
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Chairman Verlon M. Jose of the Tohono O'odham Nation shares that water is sacred to his community and vital for life, culture and survival in the Sonoran Desert. He proudly joins the Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline.
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CAWCD Board leadership and CAP staff were joined by ADWR for our annual trip to Washington DC last week. We met with members of our congressional delegation to update them on important Colorado River issues.
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This morning, CAWCD Board Member Barbara Seago attended the Mesa State of the City Address. Congratulations to Mayor Mark Freeman and the City Council on a fantastic event and for going all in on Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline. @CITYOFMESA
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CAWCD Board Members Aguilar, Atkins and Fischer, along with CAP staff members, were honored to attend Mayor Gallego's State of the City address today. Mayor Gallego spoke of the good work Phoenix and Arizona have done for decades to protect Arizona's lifeline, the Colorado River.
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Mayor Tom Murphy of @Sahuarita_Az shares why the Colorado River and CAP are vital to the community's future. Mayor Murphy proudly supports the Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline, working with leaders across Arizona to safeguard water for generations to come.
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Chairman Julian Hernandez of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona shares how water has sustained his community for generations and why the Colorado River and CAP are vital to Arizona. The tribe proudly joins the Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline.
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CAP hosted the 2026 @ValleyPartners Young Leaders cohort for a briefing and tour of Lake Pleasant. Jeff Gray, Nolie Templeton and Rachel Van Engelhoven provided an overview of Central Arizona Project and CAP's Sam Kozman attended as a class member!
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This week, CAWCD Board Member Mark Taylor attended the CAP-sponsored Water Resources Research Center annual conference. The event focused on water for tech and mining and Colorado River conditions were a hot topic of discussion.
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Today we hosted this year’s class of legislative interns from the State Senate, House, Governor’s Office and Supreme Court for the annual intern tour. It was a perfect day to go to Lake Pleasant and learn about CAP operations!
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This morning, CAWCD Board Secretary Karen Cesare participated on a water panel at the Greater Tucson Leadership Environment Day. More than 45 class participants learned about CAP and the Colorado River, groundwater and water conservation
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