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Willow Springs Lake is a 150-acre cold-water reservoir located atop Arizona's Mogollon Rim in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Groundwater recharge rates range from less than 1% in some Arizona groundwater basins to more than 10% of annual precipitation along the Mogollon Rim. Photo courtesy of Zakhari Volk (Creative Commons).

Environment and sustainability

ASU researchers contribute to Arizona’s quest to sustain aquifer

A large pond of water with aquifer recharge infrastructure.

Environment and sustainability

Ready to begin: Rural Arizona points the way on groundwater solutions

July 20, 2026

A rice field being irrigated

Science and technology

How smarter water management can reduce arsenic in rice

July 13, 2026

Two men in white coats, gloves and goggles work together in a lab.

Science and technology

Using electricity to remove hard-to-treat water pollutants

June 22, 2026

Large desert city with tall buildings and mountains in the background.

Environment and sustainability

ASU works with industry to unlock next generation of water savings

June 19, 2026

A large group of people stand in a desert river learning how to monitor its health.

Environment and sustainability

Growing Arizona's next generation of water leaders

June 08, 2026

An art deco dam situated in bedrock and holding back Lake Mead.

Environment and sustainability

ASU-led study sharpens Colorado River forecasts as Arizona faces deepening water cuts

May 27, 2026

Ashby Santoro presents their management program for eutrophication to the Miami-Dade County's Department of Environmental Protection.

Sun Devil community

Bridging the gap: ASU Online grad works toward restorative water management

April 24, 2026

A bright water vending machine advertising salt-free drinking water.

Environment and sustainability

Why some Arizona communities don’t drink tap water — even when it’s safe

April 23, 2026

Photo illustration depicting dry ground, low levels at Lake mead and a person reaching for a glass of water

Environment and sustainability

Colorado River basin under increasing strain; will cutting back on water use be enough to help?

April 08, 2026

A man pilots an aircraft over a forested area.

Environment and sustainability

ASU-SRP snow surveys show much of Arizona’s headwater snowpack melted in weeks

March 25, 2026