Arizona implements programs to address Colorado River water cutbacks

The state of Arizona is one of those affected by the Colorado River water shortage and the crisis resulting from climate change, which is why it is already applying a 100 percent water cutback and promoting federally funded programs to make more efficient use of the vital liquid and support aquifer recharge.

The programs are reducing the use of surface water in agriculture, but maintaining the production of farmland.

Ylenia Aguilar, a member of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District’s Central Arizona Project Management Board, recognizes that this is a significant problem and programs are being implemented to address the scarcity of this vital resource.

Ylenia Aguilar, a member of the Arizona water conservation board says that conservation programs seek to maintain farmland production, but are also sustainable.
Ylenia Aguilar, a member of the Arizona water conservation board, talks about the response they have from farmers to these measures supported by the federal government.

However, she indicates that the conservation board is working to find answers as climate change affects not only water scarcity but also causes an alarming rise in temperature.

Ylenia Aguilar, a member of the Arizona water conservation board, points out that it is necessary to invest in new technologies to help use water more efficiently and without waste.

Another tool is technology, because it allows to have water reserves, let’s listen to Ylenia Aguilar, member of the water conservation board in Arizona.

Ylenia Aguilar, reminds us that the actions currently being taken are not only for the immediate water problem, but it is necessary to think and work for future generations.

This dispatch is part of the series “Cuando se seca el arroyo”, partially supported by The Walton Family Foundation.