Water

The availability of water has emerged as a major concern for residents and businesses in Southern Arizona.  I have been asked by many constituents to consider what role the federal government could play in responding to the issues surrounding water availability and use in the area.  In response to those requests, I convened a Water Issues Town Hall on July 1, 2008 in Sahuarita to hear presentations and gather information from residents, business owners and water experts. 

As a member of the House Science and Technology Committee, I also offered an amendment to the Water Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act (H.R. 3957) on July 16, 2008.  My amendment, which was unanimously passed by voice vote, would authorize a study to examine innovative, systematic approaches to managing water supply, wastewater, and storm-water in urban areas and surrounding communities.  Click here to watch my testimony.  Click here to read my testimony.  Click here to read my amendment. 

Water Issues Town Hall

Tuesday, July 1, 2008
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Good Shepherd United Church of Christ
Sahuarita, Arizona

AGENDA

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords

[PRESENTATION]

Presentations by Water Agency Officials & Water Organizations

Sharon B. Megdal, Director, Arizona Water Resources Research Center

[PRESENTATION]

Kathy Jacobs, Executive Director, Arizona Water Institute

[PRESENTATION]

Carol Erwin, Phoenix Area Office Manager, Bureau of Reclamation

Eric Holler, Program Manager, Bureau of Reclamation

[PRESENTATION]

Larry Dozier, Deputy General Manager, Central Arizona Project

Jeff Tannler, Acting Area Director, Arizona Department of Water Resources

[PRESENTATION]

Presentations on Regional Water Issues

Mayor Lynne Skelton, Town of Sahuarita

[PRESENTATION]

Frank Postillion, Chief Hydrologist, Pima County

[PRESENTATION]

Stan Riddle, First Vice President, Green Valley Community Coordinating Council

[PRESENTATION]

Dennis Skelton, Facilitator, Upper Santa Cruz Providers and Users Group

[PRESENTATION]

Nancy Freeman, Groundwater Awareness League

[PRESENTATION]

Peggy Bonthron, Citizens Water Action Coalition

[PRESENTATION]

Hugh Holub, Attorney