Arizona Water Conservation District

The Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD) plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Arizona. Here are some key points about CAWCD:

1. Purpose and Area Served:

2. CAWCD delivers water through the Central Arizona Project (CAP) to nearly 6 million people across Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima counties.

3. CAP transports water from Lake Havasu near Parker to the southern boundary of the San Xavier Indian Reservation southwest of Tucson1.

4. Board of Directors:

5. CAWCD is governed by a popularly elected, 15-member board.

6. Ten members represent Maricopa County, four represent Pima County, and one represents Pinal County.

7. The board meets monthly to establish policies, set rates, and manage CAP operations2.

Arizona Water Conservation Grant Fund

The Water Conservation Grant Fund (WCGF) supports water conservation initiatives in Arizona. Some highlights:

• Purpose: WCGF provides financial resources to eligible entities for conserving Arizona’s water supply.

  • Eligible Projects:

  • Water use education and conservation research.

  • Community incentives for rainwater harvesting, gray water systems, and turf removal.

  • Drought-resistant landscaping and turf removal incentives.

  • Infrastructure efficiency upgrades.

  • Groundwater recharge projects.

  • Community education on wise water use.

  • Programs to reduce structural water overuse issues3.

Arizona’s Water Conservation Efforts

Arizona has been proactive in water conservation:

1. Voluntary Contributions and Mandated Reductions:

2. Arizona has conserved over 3.7 million acre-feet of water in Lake Mead since 2014.

3. In 2023 alone, Arizona is on track to conserve 907,000 acre-feet4.

4. Integrated Approach by ADWR:

5. The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) promotes efficient water use through outreach, education, and collaboration.

6. ADWR offers tools and resources for residents, businesses, and communities to reduce water consumption5.

Water Conservation Rebates in the East Valley

For homeowners in the East Valley (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley), here are the relevant rebates:

1. Grass Removal Rebate Program:

2. Gilbert offers up to $800 for removing grass and replacing it with low-water-use desert landscapes.

3. Businesses and HOAs can receive up to $6,000 for grass removal6.

4. Chandler provides rebates of $2 per square foot of grass removed7.

5. Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate Program:

6. Gilbert residents can receive up to $250 per household for purchasing a new smart irrigation controller.

7. Non-residential customers (businesses and HOAs) can get up to $400 for smart irrigation controllers6.

These rebates encourage water-wise practices and contribute to a sustainable future. I hope this information helps educate All Valley Turf’s customers! 🌿🏡💡

Learn more

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cap-az.com2

cap-az.com3

azwifa.gov4

azwater.gov5

azwater.gov6

gilbertaz.gov7

chandleraz.gov8

ktar.com9

bing.com10

azcleanelections.gov11

cap-az.com12

goldwaterinstitute.org13

audubon.org14

bing.com15

azwifa.gov16

chandleraz.gov17

azwpf.gov18

wrrc.arizona.edu19

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