Episode 10: Arizona's Fight for Water

In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, I'm joined by Dr. Kathryn Sorensen from the Kyl Center for Water Policy at ASU to discuss Arizona's fight for water! We'll discuss some of the most pressing issues happening to the state, such as its worst drought in over 1200 years, an influx of new residents, and a need to shift away from groundwater. We'll even discuss the logistics of how semiconductor manufacturers like TSMC get their water from when their new factory is located in the middle of the desert!0:00 Intro1:36 Why is water in Arizona such a unique problem?4:34 Arizona's large groundwater supply11:30 Agriculture in the state14:25 Other sources of water15:26 Nuclear power17:15 TSMC and big tech in Arizona19:37 Which regions are suffering the most?22:01 1980 Groundwater Management Act27:03 What about the native Americans?33:49 How do you convince residents to save water?39:54 Farmers and the changing water landscape43:35 Future of Arizona's water48:40 Closing 🎧 Listen to more episodes & follow us here: https://linktr.ee/h2oandbeyondFeedback Form: https://forms.gle/RNjdFLY2wSrk7PW2AFollow the Kyl Water Center socials!BlueSky: @kylcenterwater.bsky.socialLinkedIn: @Kyl Center for Water Policy at Morrison InstituteX/Twitter: @KylCenterIf you liked this episode, please Like and Subscribe!