Resources

The ADWR houses a collection of queries and reports about water rights and/or uses administered by ADWR from the same databases used by staff.  The queries and reports are meant to provide the most common type of information requested by the public. 

Many species of native plants are protected by law and cannot be removed from state property (or property other than one’s own) without permission and a permit from the Department of Agriculture. This link provides more information about native plants protected by Arizona law.

(ADWR) This is the website for Arizona’s water regulatory body. This agency enables Arizonans to do things such as transfer well ownership, apply for a well driller’s permit. 

NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep the public informed of the changing environment around them.

The Cochise County Master Gardeners support the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program by providing citizens with researched-based horticultural information appropriate for Cochise County environments about gardening, food production, landscaping, native and desert-adapted plants, wise water use, and environmental stewardship.

Links to UArizona Extension programs throughout the state)

A searchable database of UArizona Extension publications 

The center tackles key water policy and management issues, empowers informed decision-making, and enriches understanding through engagement, education, and applied research.
 

The Weekly Wave e-News Digest is distributed each Friday, and features updates on the WRRC’s ongoing Brown Bag Seminar Series (informal water-focused presentations open to the public) as well as information on the WRRC Annual Conference. You’ll also find news on the WRRC’s many publications, programs, outreach efforts, and research projects, along with other water-related news and announcements.

(EPA’s Watershed Academy provides online training in Watershed Management and covers topics like watershed ecology, watershed change, management practices, and water law. Offers occasional webinars on topics such as agriculture, climate change, nutrient management, oceans and coastal waters, and more.) For anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of water-related topics, but especially for farmers, decision-makers, and anyone whose work may interact with the EPA.

Best Management Practices for Commercial and Institutional Facilities: WaterSense has developed WaterSense at Work, a compilation of water-efficiency best management practices, to help commercial and institutional facility owners and managers understand and better manage their water use. WaterSense at Work is designed to provide guidance to help establish an effective facility water management program and identify projects and practices that can reduce facility water use. 

Promotes public understanding of climate science and climate-related events, makes NOAA data products and services easy to access and use, provides climate-related support to the private sector and the Nation’s economy, and serves people making climate-related decisions with tools and resources that help them answer specific questions. In short, NOAA Climate.gov's mission is to provide science and information for a climate-smart nation.

CPC delivers real-time products and information that predict and describe climate variations on timescales from weeks to years thereby promoting effective management of climate risk and a climate-resilient society.

CSAP is a University of Arizona Cooperative Extension program focused on bringing climate science research and applications to the people of the state of Arizona and the broader Southwest region including New Mexico, southern California, and northern Mexico.

An enlightening interactive tool that uses regularly updated data analysis to create climate projections based on changes in policies, technology, and more.
 

Is a crowdsourced rain tracking site where you can record rain gauge data for your area and look at others’ data

For more than 50 years, The Nature Conservancy in Arizona has partnered with communities, businesses, and state leadership to achieve conservation solutions that sustain Arizona’s freshwater, forests, grasslands, wildlife, and rich biodiversity. From the high mountain forests, down our flowing rivers, to our booming cities, we continue to innovate and address new challenges.

Is an organization that seeks to change public opinion to foster more favorable public policy and engender support from public officials. FSPR works to create a public environment in which there is more support for conservation. 

Provides Assistance to Achieve Conservation of Natural Resources by Promoting Policies and Practices that are Economically Feasible and Environmentally Responsible

At Sky Island Alliance we protect and restore the diversity of life and lands in the Sky Island region  by connecting wildlife pathways, protecting critical water sources,  and promoting public appreciation of the Madrean Sky Islands. We use science, education, and advocacy to connect the binational landscapes, people, and wildlife of the Sky Islands for the benefit of all.

A consortium of agencies and organizations working together to meet the long-term water needs of the Sierra Vista Subwatershed by achieving sustainable yield of the regional aquifer to: Preserve the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA); and Ensure the long-term viability of Fort Huachuca.

The purpose of this publication is to assist well owners to check the registration of their well by searching the ADWR imaged records files, and how to keep well installation and maintenance records current.

The Water Quality Division (WQD) protects and enhances public health and the environment by ensuring healthy drinking water is provided by public water systems and by controlling current and future sources of surface and groundwater pollution.

This presentation describes solar photovoltaic (PV) system components and their use in different types of solar PV systems. The benefits and limitations of each system will be discussed, as well as steps to determine how to size a stand-alone solar PV system. 

Provides recommendations to residents on preparing for wildfire and reducing wildfire threat to homes and communities.

Support the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program by providing citizens with researched-based horticultural information appropriate for Cochise County environments about gardening, food production, landscaping, native and desert-adapted plants, wise water use, and environmental stewardship.