Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced over $2.2 million in federal funds to invest in Prescott’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. “Today’s investment will strengthen Prescott’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, boosting the safety and health of the community and supporting economic growth,” said Sinema. “It’s incredibly important that every Arizonan has access to clean drinking water. Prescott will greatly benefit from an investment in their … [Read more...] about PrescottWater Infrastructure to Receive $2.2 Million Investment
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Senate Advances Water Package Including Sinema-Secured Tribal Water Funding
The U.S. Senate advanced the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act—bipartisan legislation that strengthens Arizona’s water future and includes $250 million for the Tribal Drinking Water Program that Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema secured. “I am proud to see the Senate come together and pass today’s legislation with bipartisan support. Investing in water resource and infrastructure projects across Arizona strengthens our state’s economy and water future,” said … [Read more...] about Senate Advances Water Package Including Sinema-Secured Tribal Water Funding
Water is Life in Prescott
Stunning natural beauty. Authentic Western hospitality. Unbeatable quality of life. There are countless reasons we are proud to call Prescott home. I believe that shared pride helped create the sound public policy and personal conservation efforts that will protect this spectacular place – and its critical natural resources – for years to come. About a year ago, the city manager and I began a review of the city’s water portfolio in its totality. With a large infrastructure project on the … [Read more...] about Water is Life in Prescott
Program Encouraging Water Efficient Fixtures
Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli is fond of citing the quote famously attributed to Mark Twain: “Whiskey’s for drinking; water’s for fighting over.” In fact, he uses that phrase to highlight planning for the future and the amount of water it will take to sustain reasonable growth without jeopardizing future generations. Mengarelli also emphasizes that water conservation is in the best interest of the greater community. He surprised people when he pointed out that even with population growth, the … [Read more...] about Program Encouraging Water Efficient Fixtures
Water May Not Be Everything; Some Say it is the Only Thing
Vickie Johnston, owner of Ultra Water Bar Health Store, remembers when she saw the first bottled water for sale. She thought, who in their right mind is going to buy bottled water when they can go to their tap and get all the water they want for free? When corporate companies saw the signs, they jumped onto this money-making concept of water in plastic bottles. “The general public thinks bottled water is going to be safer and cleaner than tap water,” says Mae Wu, of the National Resources … [Read more...] about Water May Not Be Everything; Some Say it is the Only Thing
Documentary, Panel Discussion to Feature Water, Quad Cities’ Future
The documentary film “GROUNDWATER To enact a law for the common good...” makes its Northern Arizona debut at the historic Elks Theater, 117 E. Gurley Street, in downtown Prescott at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, May 17. Following the film, a diverse panel of water experts and the filmmakers will take audience questions and engage them in a creative, solutions-oriented conversation on local and regional water issues. The 26-minute documentary, told with humor and through moving interviews, was … [Read more...] about Documentary, Panel Discussion to Feature Water, Quad Cities’ Future
Managing Reservoirs for Water Supply, Recreation
Water is always an important subject in Arizona, and there is an old saying here in the West: “Whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting.” As mayor, I receive many comments and emails from constituents asking the water levels in the Willow Lake and Watson Lake reservoirs not be lowered, but left "as they are." Present water levels are at a six-year high, making these community assets particularly scenic. The sentiments expressed in emails and verbal comments are understandable. With … [Read more...] about Managing Reservoirs for Water Supply, Recreation
Understanding Water Resources is Important to those Relocating to the Quad Cities
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” This month we’re discussing water issues in the Quad Cities area. Sandy: Tom, what is one of the first questions folks ask you who are interested in relocating and building a home in Prescott? Tom: The number one question is, “What is the water situation in the Prescott area?” Sandy: I am sure the answer to that would be what is the area that someone is interested in living? Water has such a long history in our area, it would be important for … [Read more...] about Understanding Water Resources is Important to those Relocating to the Quad Cities
Searching for Water
In his recent State of the City comments, Prescott Mayor Harry Oberg was forthright in thoughts about water. “Prescott requires water resources sufficient to support reasonable growth,” he said. He continued, saying moderate growth levels are necessary to prevent economic stagnation, and that the juncture of water and growth perhaps present a dilemma for Prescott, because the community is landlocked. He essentially repeated one of his campaign pledges: to continue investigating the … [Read more...] about Searching for Water