Archive for the 'Water' Category


Put it on the map!

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Dear Community Friends and Partners:

The first print edition of the Green Pueblo Map showcasing our community’s favorite “green” places and spaces will be available later this year.  If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to “make your mark” on the map by nominating your favorite sustainable sites at www.greenpueblomap.org [...]

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Water Resources Research Center Conference

Friday, February 26th, 2010

[ June 9, 2010 to June 10, 2010. ] The WRRC invites you to participate in the 2010 Annual Conference, Creating New Leadership for Arizona’s Water and Environment in a Time of Change, at the University of Arizona Memorial Student Union on June 9-10, 2010. The conference will provide a forum for youth leaders and young professionals to interact with established professionals and together [...]

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The Water Project Wave Rave

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

[ February 27, 2010 7:30 pm to February 28, 2010 2:00 am. ] Come to the Water-themed FUNdraiser in support of The Water Project, Tucson’s Synergistic Water Festival at the Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Avenue (1 block West of Park Avenue, just South of 20th Street). $10 suggested donation.

For more information, visit the Water Project Website at: www.waterprojectfestival.org

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Sustainable Tucson General Meeting

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

[ March 8, 2010; 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Joel D Valdez Library (Stone and Alameda)

Lower Level Meeting Room; doors open at 5:30 pm

City/County Water Study – Next Steps?

A landmark, 20-month multi-disciplinary, multi-agency study of Tucson-area water resources was completed just one month ago.  The goal was to develop a common understanding of basic facts and critical factors for planning a sustainable water future.  [...]

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The Water Project

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

[ March 26, 2010 12:00 pm to March 28, 2010 9:00 pm. ] Celebrate our most precious and endangered resource -WATER -with the The Water Project: Tucson’s Synergistic Water Festival on March 26-28, 2010. This event combines the energy of Tucson’s sustainability community with the vibrant arts community to provide an opportunity for the public to experience a festive collaboration, learn about water issues and have some fun!

This [...]

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Update on the Tucson/Pima Water Study

Friday, January 15th, 2010

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the Tucson City Council and Pima County Board of Supervisors met to [...]

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City/County Water Report Presentation

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

[ January 12, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] The City/County Water and Wastewater Study Phase II Final Report is complete and available on the Study Website www.tucsonpimawaterstudy.com. The Phase II Report will be presented at the Joint Meeting of the Pima County Board of Supervisors and the City of Tucson Mayor and Council on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. at the [...]

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Brainstorming Gathering

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

[ January 14, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Come help plan the Water Festival! Come to the Brainstorming Gathering.

Doors open / Sign in: 6pm
Discussion / Activities: 6:30-8:30pm
Armory Park Center
220 S. 5th Avenue, Tucson AZ
(On 5th Avenue, South of 12th St)

At the Community Brainstorm Gathering you will have the opportunity to:

Learn more about the festival
Collaboratively map ideas about water issues
Sign up for preferred levels [...]

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Brown Bag Lecture

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

[ January 20, 2010; 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. ] The Arizona Water Atlas
Speakers:
Linda Stitzer, ADWR, Resource Assessment Planning Manager

Kelly Mott Lacroix, ADWR, Community Water System Planning

The Arizona Water Atlas is a compilation of water resource information for the state composed of nine volumes. Initially released as drafts, the six volumes that cover the non-AMA portions of the state are now final and posted on [...]

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Water Festival Brainstorm Gathering

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

[ December 10, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] It’s time for the 2nd Water Festival Community Brainstorm Gathering! There was
an amazing turnout for the first one — a vibrant conversation with a wonderful mix of artists, educators, conservationists, representatives from non-profits, city department employees, and business owners working on or are interested in water issues.  Don’t miss this next monthly gathering where we [...]

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