August 2023: The Water – Power Nexus
We have learned over the last century that modern civilization cannot thrive in the desert without power to move water, and power cannot be generated without water. Water and power...
Congratulations to the 2023 SARSEF Winners
On March 4–8, AHS granted awards to deserving hydrologic and water projects at the annual Southern Arizona Science and Engineering Fair. A total of $850 was awarded to students in...
Order Your AHS Beer Mug
Now's your chance to grab one or more AHS mason jar beer mugs. If you order by September 4, you can pick your mug up at the 2023 AHS Symposium....
Two Important Committees Formed to Help Modernize Our Groundwater Management Act
On January 9, Governor Hobbs issued an Executive Order to establish the Governor’s Water Policy Council (“Council”), which has been tasked with modernizing the Arizona Groundwater Management Act. The Council,...
2023 Halpenny Scholar Announced
The Tucson chapter has selected this year’s Halpenny Intern Scholar: Natalie Yurek. Natalie is a rising junior in the UA’s Hydrology and Atmospheric Science (HAS) program. She is interested in...
Arizona Water Protection Fund Accepting Applications for the 2024 Grant Cycle
The Arizona Water Protection Fund (AWPF) supports projects that develop or implement on-the-ground measures to directly maintain, enhance, and restore Arizona’s river and riparian resources. AWPF will be accepting applications...
Stakeholder Input Sought for Lakes Powell, Mead Operational Guidelines
The current guidelines for managing Lakes Powell and Mead will expire at the end of 2026. These guidelines contain important reservoir and water management decisional documents and agreements that govern...
July 2023: Supreme Court Rules on Rights
On June 22, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its 48-page decision in the case of Arizona et.al. vs Navajo Nation et. al. In a split (5–4)...