Publications

Reports and stories from around the west.

WRA_Annual-Report_2014 2014 Annual Report
The-Hardest-Working-River-Report The Hardest Working River in the West: Common-Sense Solutions for a Reliable Water Future for the Colorado River Basin
Filling-the-Gap--Gila-River-full-report Filling the Gap: Meeting Future Urban and Domestic Water Needs in Southwestern New Mexico
Background-Brief_water-needs-for-energy-declining Water Required for Energy Generation in Colorado is Declining
CRC-Program-WRA-working-paper-11-12-14 Carbon Reduction Credit Program Working Paper
WRA_Annual-Report_2013 2013 Annual Report
Document page titled "Questions to Guide Water & Land Use Planning Integration," featuring introductory text. 27 Questions to Guide Water and Land Use Planning Integration
Informational poster on submetering for water efficiency in residential and multi-tenant buildings. Submetering Fact Sheet
Fact sheet about pre-rinse spray valves with text detailing water conservation benefits and usage statistics. Case for Conservation – Pre-Rinse Spray Valves
Pamphlet on landscape irrigation with images of a smart controller and drip-irrigated Xeriscape landscaping. Case for Conservation – Landscape Irrigation
Informational flyer on conservation codes with images of a garden and a water-efficient home. Case for Conservation – Codes and Ordinances
Fact sheet on rainwater harvesting with a wooden barrel and plants; text discusses its benefits and implementation. Case for Conservation – Rainwater Harvesting
Infographic on toilet incentive programs, with a pie chart and two toilet images, highlighting water conservation benefits. Case for Conservation – Toilet Incentive Programs
Infographic about the Colorado River, highlighting its history, impact, and location on a map of Arizona. Celebrating Arizona Rivers – The Colorado River
Magazine page about the Little Colorado River, including text and two maps showcasing the river's path and location. Celebrating Arizona Rivers – The Little Colorado River
Text about Arizona's Salt River with maps, photos of rapids, and descriptions highlighting history and significance. Celebrating Arizona Rivers – The Salt River
Text document about Arizona's rivers and a map of Fossil Creek, showing its path near Phoenix and Payson. Celebrating Arizona Rivers – Fossil Creek
Informational flyer about Arizona's Santa Cruz River with a map and text descriptions detailing its history and significance. Celebrating Arizona Rivers – The Santa Cruz River
Flyer about Aravaipa Creek in Arizona, with text and a map showing its location near Phoenix and Tucson. Celebrating Arizona Rivers – Aravaipa Creek
Informational sheet about Arizona's Bill Williams River with map and images of historical figures and landscapes. Celebrating Arizona Rivers – The Bill Williams River
Text describing the Aqua Fria River, Arizona, with a map and photos of the river and Prescott National Forest. Celebrating Arizona Rivers – Agua Fria
Document titled "Celebrating Arizona's Rivers" with text about the Gila River and a small map. Celebrating Arizona Rivers – The Gila River
Text document about Arizona's rivers with a focus on the Verde River. Includes a map and historical details. Celebrating Arizona Rivers – The Verde River
Text about Arizona's San Pedro River, featuring geographic and conservation information with a map and photos. Celebrating Arizona Rivers – San Pedro River
Informational flyer about the San Francisco River, its history, and its role in Arizona's ecosystem. Celebrating Arizona Rivers – San Francisco River
Report cover with water droplets showing a landscape, faucet, and fish. Title: "Filling the Gap" about Wyoming water needs. Filling the Gap: Meeting Future Urban Water Needs in the Platte Basin, Wyoming
Conservation Synergy Conservation Synergy: The Case for Integrating Water and Energy Efficiency Programs
Toolkit for Community Clean Energy Programs A Toolkit for Community Clean Energy Programs
Cover page of a report titled "The Local Waters Alternative to the Lake Powell Pipeline. The Local Waters Alternative to the Lake Powell Pipeline
WRA_Annual-Report_2012 2012 Annual Report
FillingThe-Gap-Arkansas-Report Filling the Gap: Meeting Future Urban Water Needs in the Arkansas Basin
Collage of four landscapes with trees and houses in an Arizona watershed, featuring logos and text about water demand. Estimated Water Demand and Conservation Potential of Domestic Wells in the Sierra Vista Subwatershed, Arizona
A-Better-Future-for-the-Poudre-River-Report A Better Future for the Poudre River: Alternative to the Northern Integrated Supply Project
Fracking Our Future Report Fracking Our Future: Measuring Water and Community Impacts from Hydraulic Fracturing
Oil Shale 2050 Report Oil Shale 2050: Data, Definitions, & What You Need to Know About Oil Shale in the West
Fossil Foolishness: Utah's Pursuit of Tar Sands and Oil Shale Fossil Foolishness: Utah’s Pursuit of Tar Sands and Oil Shale
Descending from the Pollution Plateau Descending from the Pollution Plateau: Why Carbon Dioxide Emissions are Declining in the Mountain West and How to Keep it that Way
WRA_Annual-Report_2011 2011 Annual Report
Infographic on energy and water resource planning, focusing on Western utilities and integration strategies. Resource Planning by Western Utilities: Steps Towards Integration of Energy and Water
Every Drop Counts Report Every Drop Counts: Valuing the Water Used to Generate Electricity
Filling-the-Gap-commonsense-solutions-for-meeting-front-range-water-needs-report Filling the Gap: Commonsense Solutions for Meeting Front Range Water Needs
Water-Energy-Nexus-in-Coloradan-Communities-Fact-Sheet The Water-Energy Nexus in Coloradan Communities
Flaming-Gorge-Economic-Impact-Report Economic and Financial Impacts of the Proposed Flaming Gorge Pipeline
Western Grid 2050 Report Western Grid 2050: Contrasting Futures, Contrasting Fortunes
Solar Solutions Report Solar Solutions: Incorporating Photovoltaics into Public Infrastructure
WRA_Annual-Report_2010 2010 Annual Report
Protecting-the-Lifeline-of-the-West Protecting the Lifeline of the West: How Climate and Energy Policies Can Safeguard Water
Arizona Water Meter Report Arizona Water Meter
Phoenix-Green-Report Phoenix Green: Designing a Community Tree Planting Program for Phoenix, Arizona
delivering energy savings report Delivering Energy Savings: Innovative Energy Efficiency Strategies for Rural Electric Cooperatives and Small Public Power Utilities
Oil Shale Economics Executive Summary Oil Shale Economics
An Assessment of the Energy Return on Investment (EROI) of Oil Shale An Assessment of the Energy Return on Investment (EROI) of Oil Shale
Water on the Rocks Report Water on the Rocks: Oil Shale Water Rights In Colorado
NewHouseNewParadigmReport New House, New Paradigm: A Model for How to Plan, Build, and Live Water-smart
Desert landscape with rock formations under a blue sky. Text reads "SMART LINES: Transmission for the Renewable Energy Economy. Smart Lines: Transmission for the Renewable Energy Economy

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