The Santa Cruz County Water Factsheet has recently been released by the WRRC. This resource highlights Santa Cruz County’s geographical position along the Mexico border and binational efforts guiding water resources management within the Upper Santa Cruz River Basin. Additional topics include an overview of the county’s water supply and demand, along with examples of sustainable water management initiatives within this binational context that highlight the importance of engaged stakeholders and cross-border cooperation. This factsheet underscores the significance of the Santa Cruz River — especially its perennial sections — emphasizing the County’s approach to balancing ecological preservation with economic and recreational activities like agriculture and ecotourism.
The Santa Cruz County Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) helped provide local insight to contextualize existing water-related data. For Santa Cruz County, the TAC included representation from the Sonoran Institute, ADEQ, and the Friends of the Santa Cruz River. Additional stakeholders provided input reflective of their deep local knowledge about the county’s water resources and management.