WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal participated as an invited panelist at The Global Future of Southern Arizona: Partnership, Trade & Growth Luncheon on August 18, 2026, in Tucson. Hosted by Global Ties Arizona and moderated by Nicole Barraza, Vice President of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, the event explored the partnerships, connections, and resources shaping the region’s future.
WRRC Webinar Highlights Key Findings from the ATUR Project
On August 13, 2026, the WRRC hosted a Water Webinar, A Guide to Key Findings of the Arizona Tri-University Recharge and Water Reliability (ATUR) Project Report, featuring five researchers from the U of A, Arizona State University (ASU), and Northern Arizona University (NAU). Presenters included Neha Gupta, Kathy Jacobs, Caelum Mroczek, Abe Springer, and Tianfang Xu.
How the University of Arizona Manages Water on Campus
Guest article by Kendall Sternberg, University Marketing and Communications
Most days, the university's water system goes unnoticed. Employees fill water bottles, researchers conduct experiments, buildings stay cool and comfortable, and native plants thrive, all without a second thought. But behind each of those moments is a carefully managed network of wells, reclaimed water, monitoring systems and stormwater infrastructure designed to make every drop count.
Water Supply Tops Arizona Voters’ Concerns
When the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) asked Arizona voters to choose from a broad list of issues the single top issue facing the state, more voters selected long-term water supplies than any other issue on the list. Water supply is a major concern across political affiliations and age groups.