The Arizona Tri-University Recharge (ATUR) Project was established to research where and when water is available for recharge across the state. Project goals include identifying locations where enhanced recharge is needed, identifying land management practices that will best contribute to recharge, and developing a system for prioritizing recharge sites.
To achieve these goals, ATUR uses soil and groundwater data, climate scenario modeling, and stakeholder engagement methods, among other tools.
This ATUR project involves the collaboration of students and staff, within interdisciplinary sub-teams, from all three state universities: ASU, NAU, and the UA. This project is dedicated to the legacy of the late Professor Thomas Meixner, who laid its foundation.