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Changes in law and policy are needed to sustain all Arizona waterways

Guest Opinion//October 29, 2018//[read_meter]

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Changes in law and policy are needed to sustain all Arizona waterways

Changes in law and policy are needed to sustain all Arizona waterways

Guest Opinion//October 29, 2018//[read_meter]

The Arizona Sustainable Water Workgroup (SWWg) advocates for more transparency, expanded stakeholder participation, and more sustainable solutions in Arizona water policy. At this crucial time for water policy decisions,  our...

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