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Cochise County received the final piece of funding needed to construct the Coyote Wash Stormwater Management Project, that uses an innovative design to turn urban runoff into groundwater storage. This project is part of the regional Cochise Conservation and Recharge Network, which includes a total of eight sites along 25 miles of the San Pedro River. The project will recharge groundwater while protecting and enhancing flows in the San Pedro River, and improving water quality. “The San Pedro River is a one-of-a-kind desert river that plays a critical role in the habitat and ecosystem of the region,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “This funding isn’t just dollars and cents, it’s a down payment on the state’s long-term commitment to securing Arizona’s water future. Important water conservation projects like this, alongside efforts to reform rural groundwater management will bring real solutions to build a sustainable future across the entire state.”

Read more: Office of Governor Katie Hobbs

Mission

The mission of the Cochise Conservation & Recharge Network (CCRN) is to implement a regional network of land and water management projects that result in a healthy watershed, flowing San Pedro River, conservation of water resources, and a vibrant local economy.

Member Organizations

The CCRN was formed in 2015. The members are Cochise County, the City of Sierra Vista, Hereford Natural Resources Conservation District, the City of Bisbee, Fort Huachuca, and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.