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March 31, 2026 Water Alliance of La Paz County Community Meeting Summary

by WALPCEvent Recap April 3, 2026April 3, 2026No Comments

Quick recap The Water Alliance of La Paz County held its first official virtual meeting to discuss groundwater issues and upcoming legislation affecting the region. The meeting covered basic groundwater information presented by Neha Gupta from the University of Arizona, updates on the Renegras Plain Basin Active Management Area (AMA) designation, and detailed discussion of …

Water Alliance of La Paz County Community Meeting

by WALPCPast Event March 16, 2026April 3, 2026Comments are Disabled

📅 March 31, 2026🕔 5:00 PM (Arizona Time)💻 Virtual Meeting Curious about water issues in La Paz County? Join us for an open community virtual meeting to learn more about the Water Alliance of La Paz County, our mission, and the work underway to support groundwater awareness, education, and community engagement. This meeting is open …

Welcome to the Water Alliance of La Paz County

by WALPCUncategorized March 13, 2026No Comments

Water is one of the most important resources in La Paz County. Our communities, farms, businesses, and future all depend on healthy aquifers and responsible groundwater management. The Water Alliance of La Paz County was created to bring people together around that shared responsibility. The Alliance is a community-driven effort focused on improving understanding of …

Ranegras Plain Groundwater Basin Designated as an Active Management Area

by WALPCUncategorized March 13, 2026March 13, 2026No Comments

In February 2026, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) officially designated the Ranegras Plain Groundwater Basin as a new Active Management Area (AMA). This decision places the basin under Arizona’s groundwater management framework, which is designed to slow groundwater depletion and support long-term water sustainability in the region. The Ranegras Plain basin spans parts …

Update on HB 2758: Proposed Water Transfer from McMullen Valley

by WALPCUncategorized March 13, 2026March 13, 2026No Comments

Arizona House Bill 2758 (HB 2758), legislation that would allow large-scale transfers of groundwater from the McMullen Valley basin to support development in Central Arizona, continues to move through the state legislature. As the bill advances, residents of western Arizona—including communities in and around Salome and Wenden—are raising significant concerns about its potential impacts on …