June 2023: When Is a Deal Not Such a Deal?
On May 22, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced with much fanfare that they had received a letter from the three Lower Basin states of Arizona, California, and Nevada. The...
Recap of the Northern Arizona Water Professionals Appreciation Event
— by Erin Young, Flagstaff chapter In Flagstaff, water professionals congregated at the Museum Club, where the marquee read “Tremendous H2O Pros” to honor the hard work and dedication of...
USGS Releases New Online Maps for Exploring Groundwater Levels in Arizona
A new tool called the Arizona Groundwater Explorer, or AGEx, has just been released (press release here). AGEx allows users to explore groundwater levels, changes, and trends across Arizona using...
Join the Phoenix Chapter for Its Annual Craft Beer Tasting
This fun annual event will feature a presentation by SRP on this year’s water supply forecast. Proceeds benefit the AHS Foundation, which provides support for our student scholarships. Date...
ADEQ Seeks Input on Septic Systems
ADEQ has released a survey to help improve its on-site wastewater treatment program. This short, anonymous survey asks questions about your septic system experience and will be used to help...
Governor Hobbs Announces Members of Water Policy Council
On May 4, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the members of the Governor’s Water Policy Council, which she created by Executive Order. “Arizona is a dynamic, ever-growing state. But to secure...
Patrick Adams Signs On As Governor’s Policy Advisor
AHS member Patrick Adams has been tapped by Governor Hobbs to be the State's new Water Policy Advisor, a position that focuses on ensuring that Arizona has a secure, reliable...
May 2023: Federal Actions on PFAS
On April 13, Kirk Craig (Geosyntec and ASU) gave a talk at the monthly meeting of the Environmental Professionals of Arizona, an organization with goals similar as AHS. Attendance was...