Welcome

Welcome to the Arizona Water Protection Fund, a competitive State grant program that provides funding for the development and implementation of measures to protect water of sufficient quality and quantity to maintain, enhance and restore rivers, streams and riparian habitat, including projects that benefit fish and wildlife that are dependent on these important resources. 

Notice of Public Hearing and Arizona Water Protection Fund Grant Application Guidelines Request For Comments

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 45-2105 et seq. the Arizona Water Protection Fund Commission is required to develop guidelines for applicants for funding, and is seeking input from interested landowners, state and federal agencies, local government entities, non-profit organizations, and the public. A public hearing to receive comments, with a virtual attendance option, will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the following location:

Physical Address
Arizona Department of Water Resources
Thunder River Conference Room
1110 W. Washington Street, Suite #310
Phoenix, AZ  85007

Cisco Webex Hearing Information
Link: https://adwr.info/3GfgQGE
Meeting Number (Access Code): 2591 097 3725
Meeting Password: XfyqRzZt763

Join by Phone Only
1-415-655-0001 US Toll    Access Code: 2591 097 3725

Comments not submitted at the public hearing may be submitted during the 45-day public comment period, which begins January 17, 2023 and ends March 3, 2023 at 5 p.m.  Please see the Notice of Public Hearing and Arizona Water Protection Fund Grant Application Guidelines Request For Comments for further details.

• Current AWPF Grant Application Guidelines

Corona Virus (COVID-19)
Arizona Water Protection Fund  is continuing to closely monitor the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). CDC and ADHS have not recommended the closure of offices, but are recommending telework and other alternatives, when available, to minimize exposure risk to staff and customers. We remain open for business and ready to serve the people of Arizona. For additional information about continuing operations please visit: https://new.azwater.gov/covid-19.