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ABCs of Water
We live in an arid to semi-arid environment throughout the state and water is a precious and vital resource.  Water has many unique physical and chemical properties that allow it to exist in different “states” (solid, liquid, and gas) and to easily travel through air and soil.

About ADWR
Links: Contact Us, History, Leadership, Organization, Legislative Implementation Plan 2005 , also: More About ADWR, Groundwater Management, Surface Water Management, Administration Of Water Rights, and Hydrology Support

ADWR News
Recent articles about ADWR

e-Bookstore: Visit our online bookstore to shop for Database CD-ROMs, Maps, Publications, Books, Merchandise, and more.  Some items are available as free downloads.

Education and Outreach
The Arizona Department of Water Resources is committed to providing educational resources and disseminating information through outreach efforts around the State.  Our mission is to ensure a long-term, sufficient, and secure supply for the state; to develop public policy that promotes efficient use and equitable distribution of water in an environmentally and economically sound manner.  Education and outreach efforts help us fulfill this mission through our ability to collect and provide water resource information.

Employment
The latest news for jobseekers is that all State of Arizona government jobs can now be found at one site: AZStateJobs.gov. No more paper resumes or having to surf through multiple agency sites.

e-NOI
NOI Drill Card Application, for Well Drillers only.

Imaged Records: We now offer the ADWR Imaged Records Database which includes many documents and records available for viewing in electronic format.

Laws and Rules
Arizona Department of Water Resources Laws and Rules, Current Rulemaking Proceedings at the Arizona Department of Water Resources, ADWR Rulemaking: Technical Amendments, Arizona Laws and Rules

Permits, Forms, and Applications
Documents in this section are presented in various formats and may require a viewer to open them properly.  This section contains all forms ADWR currently has available online.  If you do not find the correct document here, try the [Publications] section.
Agricultural Best Management Practices - Reports and Forms, Assured Water Supply, Well Permitting/Notice of Intent (NOI), Statement of Claimant/New Use Summons, Surface Water Rights, Ground Water Rights, Groundwater Withdrawal Permits, Current Annual Reports for 2004 - Phoenix, Pinal, Prescott, Tucson AMAs, Current Annual Reports for 2004 - Santa Cruz AMA, Well Abandonment Handbook, Well Meter Malfunction

Dam Safety Application Forms
Application Filing Instructions and Requirements plus Application Forms

Grants and Assistance

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