Exhibition Hall at the Aapresid Congress.
Image: Sharon B. Megdal
In early August, I traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina for the annual Congress of Aapresid, a large network committed to sustainable agricultural systems. The English version of the website explains that Aapresid promotes “the no-tillage system based on ZERO TILLAGE as a basic practice, but which must necessarily be accompanied by other practices to evolve from simplified systems to complex systems, and thus manage to promote systems that emulate natural ecosystems.”
Image: Sharon B. Megdal, Exhibition Hall at the Aapresid Congress.
Reclamation Releases 24-Month Study on 2026 Reservoir Conditions
The US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has just published its August 2025 24-Month Study, outlining expected hydrologic conditions and reservoir operations for Lake Powell and Lake Mead through water year 2026 (from Oct 1, 2025, through Sep 30, 2026). The study highlights the ongoing effects of historic drought across the Colorado River Basin and underscores the importance of developing stronger, long-term management strategies.
Former WRRC Colleague Retiring from U of A
Congratulations to Pima County Cooperative Extension Director Claire Zucker on her upcoming retirement from the University of Arizona. While it is hard for us to say farewell to Claire, a longtime friend and collaborator, we wish her all the best in this new chapter, wherever it may lead.
Two New Scholarships Target Students and Young Farmers, Ranchers
Earlier this summer, the Arizona Hydrological Society (AHS) announced a new Arizona-Mexico Transboundary Scholarship, which is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at any Arizona university or college. Another opportunity that may be of interest to some is Family Farm Alliance’s recently launched Patrick O’Toole Young Conservationist Scholarship, which provides financial support for young farmers and ranchers who want to attend its annual conference.
APW Engages Young Minds at Children’s Museum Oro Valley
Arizona Project WET Guest Article
Arizona Project WET (APW) was thrilled to be invited by the Children’s Museum Oro Valley (CMOV) to join the fun at “Chillin’ at the Chul” earlier this month! APW is grateful to CMOV for welcoming us into their space and giving us the opportunity to connect kids with the wonders of Arizona’s desert watersheds through hands-on exploration and playful discovery.