Organization Name:

Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR)

I. Contact Information

Contact Name Terry Sprouse
Title Border Coordinator
Department Name Santa Cruz Active Management Area
Department Phone Number (520) 761-1814
Contact Phone (520) 761-1814
Fax (520) 761-1869
E-mail TWSPROUSE@ADWR.STATE.AZ.US
Mailing Address 857 W. Bell Road, Suite 3; Nogales, AZ, 85621
Web Site Address http://www.adwr.state.az.us/

II. Description of Organization

Organization, Mission, and Goals:

ADWR works to secure water supplies for Arizona's communities. ADWR administers state water laws (except those related to water quality), explores methods to augment water supplies, and develops policies promoting conservation and equitable distribution of water.

III. Organization's Involvement in U.S.-Mexican Border Environment

Environmental Media:

water
watershed management
grants

Current Border Environment Projects and Activities:

We are developing a groundwater model for the Santa Cruz Active Management Area. We are also part of the facility planning process to resolve wastewater problems in Nogales, AZ and Nogales, Sonora. We also work with the City of Nogales, AZ to promote wellhead protection.

Past Border Environment Projects and Activities:

Future Border Environment Projects and Activities:

IV. Data Sets not on the Internet:

V. Additional Information:

This page is located at http://www.borderecoweb.sdsu.edu/Drct_pgs/adwr.html