Tuition is free at CAP University June 18

Tuition is free at CAP University June 18

Central Arizona Project. You probably know it’s a canal system that brings water from the Colorado River at Lake Havasu, through Phoenix to south of Tucson. You may even know it serves Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties. That’s a start but there’s a lot more to know, especially now as Arizona grapples with drier conditions.

If you’re interested in learning more, including how CAP works, where the water comes from, our history and future, CAP University may be for you!

Register for the CAP University June 18

The next CAP University, “Introduction to CAP”, is 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, June 18. Registration is here.

After registering, you’ll receive a link to sign-in on class day. Upon completion of the course, you can consider yourself a CAP University alum!

And even before participating in CAP University, there are plenty of opportunities to learn more about CAP. Check out KnowYourWaterNews.com for stories and infographics that break down some of the complexity of water issues. And follow us on social media Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

 

What is CAP University?

CAP University is free and open to the public. This event includes a high-level overview of the CAP system presented by Central Arizona Water Conservation District board members and the CAP management team, as well as plenty of time for you to ask questions.

Topics include:

• CAP 101 video



• The CAP system



• Power



• 2024 shortage conditions and planning for the future



• Finance and Rates



• Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD)



• Know Your Water News

CAP created CAP University in a continued effort to increase awareness and knowledge of CAP.

Learn more about CAP University.

What is CAP and the Colorado River Basin?

CAP is a 336-mile system that delivers Colorado River water to the most populated regions of central and southern Arizona.

The Colorado River is shared by seven states and Mexico. Both the Upper Basin (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming) and the Lower Basin (Arizona, California and Nevada) receive 7.5 million acre-feet (MAF) and the Republic of Mexico receives 1.5 MAF of water annually.

Here’s more information about CAP and the Colorado River supply:

• Board and Public Meetings. CAP is governed by a 15-member popularly elected Board of Directors. Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD) Board members are elected from Maricopa (10), Pima (4) and Pinal (1) counties, serve staggered six-year terms and are not compensated for their time. The Board regularly meets twice per month and adheres to all open meeting laws.



• The CAP System. Water deliveries began in 1985. The aqueduct stretches from Lake Havasu to Tucson and serves Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties, a region where 80% of the state’s population resides. The system includes 4 tunnels, 10 siphons, 14 pumping plants, 39 radial gates, and more than 50 turnouts. Also, Lake Pleasant serves as CAP’s storage reservoir. CAP’s primary water users are municipal/industrial and tribal. Water deliveries began in 1985. View a map of the system.



• Lake Pleasant. CAP has information about its storage reservoir Lake Pleasant and its water levels. Learn more.



• Colorado River conditions. See the water supply report, snow accumulation, and more. View the report.



• Colorado River reductions. The Colorado River Basin continues to experience drought exacerbated by the impacts of climate change. Arizona has worked together to ensure stability for Colorado River system supplies currently, in the near-term and in the long-term. What do you need to know about Colorado River reductions? Learn all about reductions.

Learn more about CAP at Know Your Water News.

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