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WIFA Director Chelsea McGuire: Finding Arizona’s water solutions
As Arizona responds to cuts to the state’s Colorado River allocation, the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority must find new, reliable water sources.
Arizona seeks California water amid Colorado River cuts
Arizona is pursuing two projects to bring up to 200,000 acre-feet of new water into the state by tapping supplies in Mexico and California.
Water woes continue as funding for statewide solutions dwindles
Key Points: Western states that rely on Colorado River water fail to reach agreements Governor says upper basin states won’t compromise Federal intervention looms Water advocates are worried about the... […]
Arizona water authority scrambles to protect $400 million water fund before tough budget year
Key Points: Arizona’s Water Infrastructure Finance Authority faces a tough budget year with limited funds Lawmakers have cut or clawed back promised funds, leaving the agency with less than $400... […]
Arizona’s water authority considers 6 proposals for long-term solutions
Key Points: The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona is evaluating six water importation proposals Proposals aim to bring in hundreds of billions of gallons of water annually WIFA requests... […]
Rural water reform requires resources
To make progress in securing rural Arizona’s water future, Arizona must commit to protecting the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund. Failing to do so would be a costly mistake.Â
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... […]
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.
What a difference a year makes for Arizona water Â
With November marking the first anniversary of the major overhaul of the Water Infrastructure Authority of Arizona (WIFA) – the body now charged with securing new water supplies and conserving water for Arizona – it’s a good time to reflect on the challenges we’ve faced, the progress we’ve made, and WIFA’s future. Â
As the legislature adjourns again, much has been accomplished
The 2023 legislative session has recessed and is expected to come back again July 31. Much has been accomplished focused on keeping the Arizona economy moving forward with investments.
Education funding, election issues expected to be among most contentious issues in session
The 2023 legislative session is being brought to you by the letter E. As in education funding and election issues. These promise to be among the most contentious issues as lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday.
Environmentalists prioritize water in wake of cuts 
Representatives from several groups announced their environmental priorities for the 2023 legislative session, focusing on water and discouraging desalination in the wake of Colorado River cuts.  
