PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         October 23, 2024

The Arizona Department Of Water Resources To Hold A Public Hearing On The Proposed Active Management Area Within The Willcox Groundwater Basin

PHOENIX- Today, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) published a notice that it will hold a public hearing to present factual data and receive comments and evidence on whether the Director should designate an active management area within the boundaries of the Willcox Groundwater Basin in Cochise and Graham Counties (Proposed AMA).

An informational session was held on September 26, 2024, to provide information about the status of the Willcox Groundwater Basin, including hydrologic conditions and management options.

The hearing will be held at the Willcox Community Center on Friday, November 22, 2024, beginning at 1:00 P.M.

Written comments not submitted at the hearing described above must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on November 22, 2024, by mail or hand-delivery. Electronic or faxed submissions must be submitted prior to midnight on November 22, 2024, to:

Sharon Scantlebury Docket Supervisor Arizona Department of Water Resources 1110 W. Washington, Suite 310 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 771-8686 (fax) sscantlebury@azwater.gov

Additional information can be found on ADWR’s website at: https://www.azwater.gov/find-info-on/how-do-i/willcox-groundwater-basin.  

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