Scottsdale Association of Realtors Water Summit - MAY 2023

Summary

The speakers touched on the state’s impressive water management history, the current state of the Colorado River, and the challenges that the state faces in securing adequate water supplies for the future. The speakers also discussed the importance of water conservation, groundwater management, and the need for new water sources.

Highlights

💧 Arizona has a long history of water leadership and has successfully managed its water resources to support significant population and economic growth.
📈 The Colorado River system is facing significant challenges due to drought and climate change. The speakers discussed the ongoing negotiations to address the water shortage and the potential impacts on Arizona’s water supply.
🏘️ The speakers highlighted the importance of the groundwater management act and the need to preserve it.
💡 The speakers emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to water management, including conservation, efficient water use, and the development of new water sources.
🤝 The speakers stressed the importance of collaboration and cooperation among stakeholders in addressing Arizona’s water challenges.

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May 2023 Water Summit Speakers

Scottsdale REALTORS®	Rebecca Grossman CEO	Introduction
Arizona Department of Water Resources	Clint Chandler Deputy Director Arizona Department of Water Resources	Overview of AZ water: sources, primary uses/users, historical use, conservation and sustainability… how does the dept effectively manage AZs water? New Innovation?
CAP	Patrick Dent Assistant General Manager, Water Policy	Overview of CAP, where CAP water comes from…who regulates …what is AZ’s portion …uses/users, conservation, sustainability, historic and current demand, how is future demand being managed? Latest news…drought level, regulation update
EPCOR	Thomas Loquvam General Counsel & Vice President of Policy	Overview of EPCOR, where water comes from…who regulates …AZ’s portion …uses/users, conservation, sustainability, historic and current demand, how is future demand being managed? Any future service areas? Where does water supply come from for future service areas?
Scottsdale Water	Gretchen Baumgardner Water Policy Manager	Overview of Scottsdale Water, where water comes from…who regulates …AZ’s portion …uses/users, conservation, sustainability, historic and current demand, how is future demand being managed? Innovation ideas?
Arizona State University	Claire Lauer, PhD Prof. – Interdisciplinary Humanities & Communication, Assoc. Professor – Institute for Social Science Research Affiliated Faculty Sarah Porter Director, Kyl Center for Water Policy, Morrison Institute, ASU	How does ASU engage on the issue of water policy? (Government, stakeholders, economic development, real estate agents) What tools and information resources does ASU have available on water in AZ? * Tools for Real estate agents. Share survey
Arizona Alliance for Golf	Katie Prendergast Executive Director	What is this organization? How do golf courses conserve water effectively? How do they continue to minimize their water use? Data/stats… innovations?
Scottsdale REALTORS®	Rebecca Grossman CEO	Panel Moderator