Lake Pleasant, Arizona
SouthWest Water Conservation

SouthWest Water Conservation

SWWCNP · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

NV · UT · CO · AZ · NM · CA

Protecting the Southwest's Water

Every Drop
Counts.

Water is the most important element of life - without it there would be no people, no animals, no plants. We conserve, protect, and educate about water across the southwestern United States.

Arizona's Water Is Being Shipped Overseas

Saudi company draws unlimited Arizona groundwater to grow alfalfa amid drought

Spotlight · Investigation

Arizona's Water Is Being Shipped Overseas

In rural Arizona, foreign-owned megafarms pump unregulated groundwater - for free - to grow alfalfa that feeds dairy herds half a world away. Neighboring wells are running dry. The loophole that allows it is still open.

All Water News

Voices for Water

Champions of Conservation

Athletes and entertainers lending their voice to the SouthWest Water Conservation mission - because saving the Colorado River takes all of us.

Luis Gonzalez

D-backs World Series Hero

Tom Arnold

Actor & Comedian

Randy Couture

UFC Hall of Famer

Jake Plummer

NFL Quarterback

You don't need a championship ring to be a champion for water.

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Know Your Water

Where Does Our
Water Come From?

Groundwater, the Colorado River, in-state rivers, and reclaimed supplies - every source is under pressure. Learn what feeds your tap, what threatens it, and 14 ways you can help.

Water Info & Concerns
Groundwater ~41%
Colorado River ~36%
In-State Rivers ~18%
Reclaimed Water ~5%
DRIP - the SWWCNP water-drop mascot

4 Kids · Time to Save Water!

Meet DRIP

DRIP is the SWWCNP mascot, and he's here to teach kids why WATER is the most important element of life - and how every kid can be a water hero at home, at school, and outside. Jump into games or grab a lesson guide below.