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WATER

Arizona’s water security is essential. With the American Southwest experiencing the most severe drought in recorded history, it is more important than ever to take bold action. The Colorado River is one of Arizona’s most important sources of water, and there’s critical work ahead to save it. Protecting our water supply is a must for our economy, too.

 

Greg knows water security is economic security, and he's delivered tangible results to protect it.

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Greg helped secure $4 billion for drought relief and long-term conservation through the Inflation Reduction Act—funding now flowing to protect Lake Mead and Lake Powell and support Arizona’s cities, tribes, and farmers.

​Through persistent bipartisan work, he has:

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  • Created and expanded the Arizona Environmental Infrastructure Authority, unlocking over $200 million in federal funding for local and tribal water projects. 
     

  • Delivered more than $36 million directly to Arizona communities—with another $6 million on the way—to modernize local systems, install smart meters, and strengthen drought resilience.
     

  • Secured $37.5 million to reopen Tempe’s Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility, allowing the city to recycle millions of gallons of water each day and recharge groundwater for future use.
     

  • Invested $18.75 million to modernize Chandler’s Ocotillo Water Reclamation Facility, plus $3 million for new aquifer-storage wells and $990,000 for smart-meter upgrades supporting Intel’s expansion and East Valley jobs.
     

  • Brought $1.75 million to Mesa to install 12,000 smart meters and repair city water mains—helping residents save water and money.
     

  • Led the bipartisan Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan, securing $190 million to help the federal government meet its conservation obligations and safeguard water for 40 million people across the Southwest.
     

  • Authored the Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act, now partly enacted through the 2024 WRDA bill, directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help Arizona communities build drought-ready water systems.
     

  • Protected Arizona’s clean water by opposing rollbacks of the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States rule, preserving safeguards for streams that supply drinking water to 3.2 million Arizonans.
     

Impacts for Arizona

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  • $250 million+ in new federal water-infrastructure investments.
     

  • Dozens of local and tribal projects improving conservation, reliability, and drought resilience.
     

  • Stronger long-term protections for the Colorado River and Arizona’s economic future.

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