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Kyl Center for Water Policy

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Promotes research, analysis & collaboration to build consensus on sound water stewardship for Arizona & the West.

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Kyl Center for Water Policy @kylcenterwater.bsky.social · 9d

Groundwater limits have paused development in Buckeye, but Arizona’s new ADAWS framework offers a way forward.

Kathleen Ferris, a senior research fellow at the Kyl Center for Water Policy, explains how water and growth can coexist on KJZZ Phoenix: www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...

Groundwater issues have halted developments in Buckeye. Arizona has plan to move forward

A little more than two years ago, the state Department of Water Resources announced a moratorium on building new homes in some parts of the Valley that rely on groundwater. That came after the agency ...

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Kyl Center for Water Policy @kylcenterwater.bsky.social · 26d

Big news! Our own Sarah Porter, Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy, is named to azcentral's Opinion Advisory Board! A huge step for ensuring expert water policy insights is part of the public conversation. Read more: https://ow.ly/7UgO50X4Het

#AZWater #Leadership #WaterPolicy #ASU

Changes in The Republic's Opinion section include new voices, advisory board

Five new columnists will bring new perspectives, whilea Community Advisory Board will keep the focus on issues that are important to Arizonans.

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Kyl Center for Water Policy @kylcenterwater.bsky.social · Aug 12

Ticking clock on the Colorado River: The rules for Lakes Powell & Mead expire in 2026 — and no replacement plan is in sight. What’s at stake for Arizona water users? Find out in our new explainer: tinyurl.com/ykc4955e

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Kyl Center for Water Policy @kylcenterwater.bsky.social · Aug 11

#ICYMI Sarah Porter, director of ASU’s Kyl Center for Water Policy, breaks down the fight over Colorado River water rights in a new article for @theconversation.com. A must-read! 💧

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As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights

Long-standing water-use agreements allocate more water than the river and its basin actually contain, forcing users to cut back and face future shortages as well.

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Kyl Center for Water Policy @kylcenterwater.bsky.social · Jul 16

Water operators keep clean water flowing, often without recognition. Kyl Center research director Kathryn Sorensen highlights their essential, courageous work in this must-read piece. 💧
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Behind the scenes and under pressure: Supporting the essential work of water system operators | AZ Water Innovation Initiative

When you turn on the tap and clean water flows out, it’s easy to take it for granted. But behind that consistent service is a group of professionals working quietly, and often invisibly, to keep our w...

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Kyl Center for Water Policy @kylcenterwater.bsky.social · May 7

Arizona’s 100-year assured water supply rule is under pressure as Colorado River shortages grow. Our new report, More Elusive Than Ever, explores why the system is faltering —and what must change to protect the state’s water future.

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#AZWater #ColoradoRiver #Groundwater