AZ SCR1031

Commends Arizona's history of pioneering water management policies and legislation, including the 1971 Central Arizona Water Conservation District, 1980 Groundwater Management Act, and subsequent water banking and replenishment authorities.

Recognizes major water management achievements including the 2017 Salt River Project centennial, 2018 Colorado River Basin Project Act 50-year anniversary, and a 2017 system use agreement between the Central Arizona Water Conservation District and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for more efficient water transport.

Highlights conservation efforts from 2012 to 2018 where the Central Arizona Water Conservation District left over 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead (approximately 10 feet of lake elevation) during drought conditions, with approximately 150,000 additional acre-feet planned for 2018 conservation.

Calls for the Legislature to continue leadership in water management practices by addressing renegotiation of 2007 Interim Guidelines expiring in 2025, resolving issues with extinguishment credits in the Pinal Active Management Area, developing desalination plans for brackish water, and developing fifth and sixth groundwater management plans.

Resolves that the Members of the Legislature continue supporting water management practices and policies that protect property and water rights and ensure the safety and prosperity of Arizona.