On Wednesday, March 4, Governor Katie Hobbs announced an Alternative Designation of Assured Water Supply (ADAWS) for Arizona Water Company. The signing ceremony took place at Casa Grande City Hall in Pinal County, the fastest growing county in Arizona.

WRRC graduate student, Noah Rios, a Master of Public Health student and Peace Corps Coverdell Fellow, presented a poster at the recent Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Showcase. His poster, titled “WIFA Water Conservation Factsheets: Building Water Conservation Capacity in Underserved Rural and Indigenous Communities,” described the work he is pursuing with his fellowship.

The WRRC 2026 Annual Conference on April 14–15 will explore the interconnected challenges shaping Arizona’s future through a series of sessions examining the relationships between land use, water resources, energy systems, and economic development. Together, these sessions will offer attendees a deeper look at the complex intersections between water, energy, industry, and community well-being across Arizona and the broader region.