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Chelsea McGuire

Lake Powell, Lake Mead, Colorado River, drought, water crisis, Arizona Department of Water Resources, groundwater
Sep 2, 2026

WIFA Director Chelsea McGuire: Finding Arizona’s water solutions

As Arizona leaders respond to cuts to the state’s Colorado River allocation, one state agency — the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona — has been tasked with finding new, reliable water sources.

Nov 20, 2025

Water Infrastructure Finance Authority OKs 2 projects to increase AZ water supply

Key Points: WIFA approves at least two desalination plants in California or Mexico Other proposals include treating wastewater and capturing storm water New water would not be available until early... […]

Sep 27, 2024

Water authority has been unofficial rainy-day fund

For the upcoming legislative session, the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority hopes to avoid further cuts and prove the agency’s worth to lawmakers after the Legislature cut the agency’s funding by... […]

irrigation water on Gila River Indian Community
May 25, 2024

Water authority distributes conservation grants

As negotiations continue over the future of the Colorado River, officials on Arizona’s water management board are pointing to millions allocated in water conservation grants as an example of the state’s willingness to manage its water resources.

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