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It’s the 60 th anniversary of the Water Resources Research Center 2024 marks the 60 th anniversary of the Water Resources Research Center at the University of Arizona. Ten years have passed since we celebrated the 50 th anniversary with a special edition of the Arizona Water Resource (AWR) newsletter. In those ten years we have continued to produce our well-regarded annual conference s and Arroyo publications, as documented in our Annual Reports. The AWR is no more, superseded by the Weekly Wave e-newsletter with a growing subscription list now containing 3700 subscribers. Under the leadership of Dr. Sharon B. Megdal, the WRRC weathered the COVID pandemic by operating remotely, including the presentation of virtual seminars and conferences. Our seminars were more popular than ever before. Since reopening, we are again hosting in-person events, including our annual Chocolate Fest, adding an online component whenever appropriate. We also have a new website look and functionality. Please see what we have been doing recently by clicking on the Programs tab. Featured Event Wed, Jun 5 2024, 8 - 9:30am Eller’s 2024 Breakfast with the Economists Non WRRC Event Join us for breakfast with Eller College of Management’s George Hammond and Dr. Sharon Megdal, director of the University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center, as they offer analysis and insights on what to expect for the state economy and Arizona water resources in the future. See Event details Upcoming Events 3 to 4:30 p.m., May 13, 2024 Desert Water Harvesting Initiative: LID Working Group noon to 1:15 p.m., June 27, 2024 WRRC Water Webinar: Irrigation Efficiency Program View all events on the calendar Image Be Informed Subscribe to the Weekly Wave to keep up with our news and events weekly and annually. Subscribe Featured News April 19, 2024 Multiple Plans Proposed for Post-2026 Colorado River Operations As the Bureau of Reclamation looks to prepare new rules for the Colorado River, states across the West and other interested stakeholders have proposed plans for the river’s future. These alternative plans aim to shape the operation of the Colorado River after many of the current rules expire in 2026. Read more Latest News Image ­­New Drinking Water Standards for PFAS April 26, 2024 For the first time in decades, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added new chemicals to the list of substances regulated by drinking water standards and updated the Superfund law, targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Read more Image Making a Splash at the WRRC Conference March 22, 2024 I had the privilege of attending the Water Resources Research Center’s annual conference for the first time this year, and I had a fantastic experience. Read more Image WRRC 2024 Conference Was a Success! March 22, 2024 The WRRC 2024 Annual Conference, Water Solutions Through Partnerships, which took place last week, highlighted examples of collaborations that are successfully addressing Arizona’s water issues. The event was well-attended, with 246 in-person attendees, and 406 others joining virtually on Zoom. Read more Read all news Outreach We transfer water research results and information to other researchers, water managers, policy makers, and the wider public through publications, conferences, lectures, seminars, and workshops. Director’s Activities Sharon B. Megdal, Ph.D. is Director of The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), a Cooperative Extension center and a research unit in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Learn more Seminar Series Grab your lunch and join us for a range of presentations on water-related topics of interest. Access to the WRRC’s Brown Bag series is currently being held live via Zoom webcasts . Learn more Annual Conference The 2022 Annual Conference, Arizona’s Agricultural Outlook: Water, Climate, and Sustainability , took place over three days, July 12-14. Learn more Programs Focus on scientific research, education, community outreach and engagement with a spectrum of topics, including water management and planning, water conservation, water harvesting, and water policy. Browse Our Programs 350 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone: (520) 621-9591 Reach Out Visit Us We tackle key water policy and management issues, empower informed decision-making, and enrich understanding through engagement, education, and applied research. Give Image Keep up with our news and events with a subscription to Weekly Wave . Subscribe Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. 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