@KylCenter

Promotes research, analysis & collaboration to build consensus on sound water stewardship for Arizona & the West.

 Phoenix, AZ
morrisoninstitute.asu.edu/projects/kyl-center-water-policy
Joined March 2018
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We’re thrilled & honored the Arizona Water Blueprint won this year’s Crescordia Award for Environmental Education and Communication from @AZForward. We love the work we do, striving to provide water information that’s accessible to all Arizonans! Explore: azwaterblueprint.asu.edu/
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Remembering Senator Jon Kyl The Kyl Center for Water Policy at Morrison Institute deeply mourns the loss of former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl. His belief in collaboration, stewardship and finding common ground continues to guide our work and Arizona's water future.
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Deadline approaching: Applications close Sept. 6 for the Tribal Water Sovereignty: Colorado River Basin Cohort, a partnership between the Tribal Nations Policy Institute's Indigenous Leadership Academy and the Kyl Center for Water Policy. Apply: tnpi.asu.edu/ila
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Arizona's water future depends in part on decisions about the Colorado River. Kyl Center Director Sarah Porter joined 12News' Mark Curtis to discuss potential cuts and their implications for Arizona. 🎥 Watch the interview: youtube.com/watch?v=TdkRgtD0… #WaterPolicy

Arizona's water future: Colorado River cuts

Arizona is facing some of its deepest water cuts with 31% over the ...

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The Colorado River is at a crossroads. This week, Kyl Center Director of Research Kathryn Sorensen joined water leaders, policymakers, and scientists from across the basin for PBS News' Tipping Point: A River Reimagined. 🎥 Watch: PBS News Special: tinyurl.com/fftmvazs
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Can the Colorado River be stabilized without reducing agricultural water demand? In a new essay for @ConversationUS , Sarah Porter argues today's conservation efforts may be only halfway to a solution. Read the article: tinyurl.com/3te8a7tp #ColoradoRiver #WaterManagement

Colorado River water conservation efforts get only halfway to a solution

The existing plans and commitments to reduce water use don’t add up to even half of the savings that are needed to keep the river flowing.

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TSMC's expansion has sparked questions about water use in Arizona. Kyl Center Director Sarah Porter explains why water recycling, net consumption and long-term planning are central to the discussion. Watch the exchange with AZ Family's "Generation AI": tinyurl.com/2twsev68
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What do data centers mean for Arizona's water future? Kyl Center Director Sarah Porter joined NPR's Here & Now to discuss the water implications of growing data center development in Arizona. Listen here: wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/07/…
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A new ruling halting Arizona’s groundwater-saving program raises big questions for growth and water policy. Kyl Center water experts weigh offer in this new article published by @TucsonStar : tucson.com/news/state-region…

Judge halts new Arizona groundwater-saving program

Judge Scott Blaney's ruling Tuesday marked the second time in t wo months he has overturned efforts by the Arizona Department of Water Resources to

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New at the Arizona Water Blueprint: About My Water. Explore who provides your water, where it comes from, and local groundwater conditions — all in one place using trusted data. Try it: tinyurl.com/4rvva5fv #ArizonaWater
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Kyl Center for Water Policy retweeted
Morrison Institute@MorrisonASUFeb 18
"Arizona Business Magazine" honors the Kyl Center for Water Policy's vital research on sustainable water management. Proud to collaborate on Arizona's crucial water work. Full mention in the digital issue (page 54): ow.ly/AUr050YhPhE
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"Figure It Out…Or Else: Feds to Colorado River States." A deadline has passed and talks have stalled over water cuts. Kyl Center Director Sarah Porter breaks down the tension among the states in this new Climate One podcast. 🎧Listen Now: play.megaphone.fm/bf1ga1fqsp…
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New report: How do data centers, power plants, turf, beverages, and agriculture really use water in Central Arizona? Our latest paper puts data center demand in context and explores what sector‑by‑sector comparisons mean for sustainable water planning: ow.ly/Z6uG50YeEgj
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New AZ Republic story on data centers’ water + power use. Kyl Center director Sarah Porter highlights their location in water-provider areas. Read more: azcentral.com/story/money/bu…

Data centers guzzle Arizona's water and power. We calculated how much

The Arizona Republic used air quality records to estimate how much energy could be guzzled by data centers in Maricopa County. It's a big number.

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New report alert: We break down how Assigned Water can play a critical role in the Colorado River’s future—and what smart, balanced policy should look like going forward. Produced with partners at UNM + Utah State. Read the report: ow.ly/HIg450Y4BSA
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Arizona Water Blueprint: Virtual Office Hours! Jan. 22, Noon - 1 p.m. Join us to explore the new map! Bring your questions! Visit: ow.ly/xKwZ50Y0hNu 📝 Register: ow.ly/6SXO50Y0hNt
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Arizona faces deeper water cuts heading into 2026. What should we expect? Kyl Center Director Sarah Porter breaks it down with ABC15’s Adam Klepp. Watch the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=std2MQpj…
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