City of Prescott Water Resources Project Manager Leslie Graser explained why it's important for Prescott to have a long-term water management plan. After reviewing current and projected water supplies and current and projected water demands, she discussed how we can predict our water future 10, 25, and 50 years from now and the role citizens can play.

Learn more at a presentation at the library on Wed. Oct 21, 1:00-3:00.

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Slide 4 – Comparison of water management planning processes. Prescott uses the ADWR Assured Water Supply planning process (blue line). The LTWMP planning process (the orange line) reflects another demand planning process for 10-, 25-, and 50-years.

Slide 5 - Prescott Active Mgmt. Area (brown boundary) and the model area (green boundary)
Active Mgmt. Areas and major bodies of water,

Speaker: Prior to joining the City of Prescott in 2009, Leslie Graser worked for the State of Arizona Department of Water Resources for 12 years, both in the Hydrology Division and in Statewide Water Planning. She graduated from the University of Arizona, College of Engineering and Mines, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology.

Learn more about Prescott’s Long-Term Water Management Plan on the city’s website: https://prescott-az.gov/water-resource-mgmt/long-term-water-management-plan/