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WIFA Advances Water Importation Projects - The WIFA Board has advanced proposed water importation projects into Phase 2. azwifa.gov/component/content…
We were invited to Willcox's ribbon cutting ceremony!
@WillcoxAZ was awarded a $2.4 million Water Conservation Grant to make improvements to several parks, including Quail Park!
Some of the improvements include:
💧New smart irrigation sprinkler systems
💧New smart meters
HAPPENING NOW:
The WIFA Board of Directors meeting is happening now at WIFA's office.
Tune in online and find information from the agenda, the Board book, and more ▶ wifa.az.gov/meetings
WIFA Director Chelsea McGuire joined a panel at @ASU Water Institute to discuss water infrastructure and finance.
Learn more about how WIFA is working to secure Arizona's long-term water future at: wifa.az.gov/long-term-water-…
AZ successfully adapts to water challenges by investing in a diverse portfolio of solutions.
WIFA continues forward thinking through:
💧 Conservation grants
💧In-State Water Augmentation
💧Water Importation
💧And more!
Learn more▶️ azwifa.gov
NEW: WIFA Board Advances Additional Water Augmentation Projects for Appraisal Studies 💧
WIFA Board voted to advance two proposed water importation projects for further study, meaning there are now five proposed water importation projects that are into appraisal studies.
Thanks to @rbccm for having WIFA Director Chelsea McGuire as part of their Resilience Finance Day: A Deep Dive on Water panel discussion last week.
Did you know that water touches 60% of the global GDP?
Learn more about WIFA and its funding programs ➡️azwifa.gov
Arizona's Legacy of Water Planning:
AZ's sustainable water future is built on a legacy of long-term planning.💧
Learn more how WIFA's Long-Term Water Augmentation Fund continues the legacy of bold, smart investments in AZ's water future ➡️wifa.az.gov/long-term-water-…
The Ripple Effect of Smart Water Investment💧
AZ has a long history of planning for tomorrow's water challenges.
WIFA is building on that legacy by developing future water supplies that will help keep AZ resilient for generations to come.
Learn more ▶ azwifa.gov
It's Follow Friday!
Be sure to follow WIFA on all our platforms to catch the latest updates!
Learn more about our funding programs ➡️ azwifa.gov
Expanded funding and bigger loans for the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund!
The funding structure has changed, so now there's loans and grants available. The loan cap has also increased from $3million to $20million.
Learn more about the WSDRF at: wifa.az.gov/water-supply-dev…
ICYMI: WIFA issued its first in-state long-term augmentation loan!
The low-interest loan helps Queen Creek secure a reliable long-term water supply. This opens the door for more Arizona communities to advance future in-state water supply projects through WIFA financing
Water conservation that saves lives! 💧
WIFA staff was invited to tour the @BannerHealth Estrella cooling centers, which utilized Water Conservation Grant funds to increase efficiency.
Big thanks to @CKBlueShift, Blue Commons and @CityofPhoenixAZ for joining us on this tour.
The WIFA Board approved the appraisal scope for the Northern Gulf of California Desalination Plant project.
This allows WIFA and project developers to further assess key technical, financial, environmental, and implementation considerations.
WIFA would like to thank @TimDunn_AZ for sponsoring and @GovernorHobbs for signing SB1560.
This law takes effect on Sept. 12th and raises the loan cap for the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund from $3M to $20M.
Learn more about the WSDRF: ➡️wifa.az.gov/water-supply-dev…
In celebration of Labor Day, WIFA will be closed for the federal holiday. The WIFA office will be back open tomorrow, September 8th.
#FlashbackFriday:
We took a tour with @audubonsw in the White Mountains of Eastern Arizona in late August, showcasing how WIFA has been a huge support system for rural Arizona water systems.
Read more about the projects WIFA was able to support ➡️ audubon.org/southwest/news/i…
WIFA Director Chelsea McGuire talks about WIFA's role in adding to Arizona's water portfolio. 💧
WIFA is planning and making bold investments on Arizona's long-term water security through the Long-Term Water Augmentation Fund.
Learn more about the fund ➡️wifa.az.gov/long-term-water-…
As Arizona leaders respond to cuts to the state’s Colorado River allocation, one state agency — the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona — has been tasked with finding new, reliable water sources.
azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026…
Check out @city_globe's new water infrastructure loan! $1 million with more than half of it as forgivable principal. Money will go toward replacing 2.5 miles of deteriorated waterline.
Globe City Manager Paul Jepson called WIFA "a lifesaver"
Read more ➡️silverbelt.com/stories/globe…




















