Water Issues | AZ LD5 Democrats

Por Qué el Agua Importa para LD5

Arizona faces critical water challenges, and LD5 Democrats are committed to fighting for responsible water management policies that protect our state's future.

El Desafío

Foreign-owned industrial farms in western Arizona are pumping groundwater to grow water-intensive crops – primarily alfalfa – that are then exported overseas. This is draining Arizona's already-scarce aquifers with no sustainable replacement, threatening the long-term water security of our communities.

Key Water Issues Facing Arizona

Colorado River Compact
Arizona's share of Colorado River water has been cut due to historic drought and overallocation. Democrats are working to ensure fair and sustainable water use.

Foreign Agricultural Pumping
Large foreign-owned farms in unregulated areas of AZ pump billions of gallons of groundwater annually to grow crops for export, depleting aquifers.

Urban Water Security
As Arizona grows, ensuring adequate water supply for our cities and communities requires smart policy and conservation.

Conservation & Innovation
Democrats support water recycling, conservation incentives, and innovative solutions to stretch our limited water supply.

Lo Que Hacen los Demócratas

LD5 Democrats support legislative action to:

Establish groundwater regulations in currently unregulated areas of Arizona
Require environmental impact assessments for large agricultural water users
Prioritize Arizona residents' water security over foreign export agriculture
Invest in water recycling and conservation infrastructure
Negotiate fair and sustainable Colorado River water-sharing agreements

Toma Acción

Contact your Arizona legislators and urge them to support strong water protection policies.

Encontrar Mis Legisladores Request to Speak

Water Resources

AZ Dept of Water Resources Central Arizona Project Contact Your Legislators

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