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SOUTHERN ARIZONA WATER USERS ASSOCIATION
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860992092 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE S46 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · www.sawua.org
revenue
$56K
expenses
$62K
net assets
$129K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PreservequalityandquantityofSouthernAzwaterresources

profile · synthesized from sources

The Southern Arizona Water Users Association (SAWUA) is a coalition of 15 water providers, wastewater agencies, and agricultural users in the Tucson region. It advocates for sustainable water policy at the state and regional level, representing over 900,000 residents in the Santa Cruz River Basin. SAWUA coordinates unified positions on legislation, collaborates with state agencies, and supports long-term water planning and conservation initiatives.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy at the Arizona Legislature
Represents Southern Arizona water interests by engaging with lawmakers, state agencies, and stakeholders to shape water policy and oppose detrimental legislation
Long-Term Water Policy Development
Focuses on desalination, water augmentation, groundwater regulation in Non-Active Management Areas, and solutions for AMAs beyond 2025
Ride With Purpose Support
Supports a charitable organization that raises funds and awareness for safe drinking water, sanitation, and environmental stewardship through motorcycle charity rides
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Water Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Planning 3 activities
    • Advocacy at state level on water issues
      Represents Southern Arizona water interests at the State Capitol and Legislature, advocating for legislation and policies that protect and advance regional water priorities.
    • State-level water policy representation
      Advocates for Southern Arizona’s water interests at the State Capitol and Legislature, providing a unified regional voice on water legislation and regulatory issues.
    • Water resource policy coordination and advocacy
      Coordinates regional efforts in water resource policy development and planning to protect the quality and quantity of Southern Arizona’s water resources.
  • Local Water Utility Operations 2 activities
    • Water delivery and wastewater treatment
      Delivers nearly 200,000 acre-feet of potable water annually and treats over 64,000 acre-feet of wastewater, providing essential water infrastructure services in Southern Arizona.
    • Water delivery and wastewater treatment
      Delivers nearly 200,000 acre-feet of potable water annually and treats over 64,000 acre-feet of wastewater each year, providing essential water infrastructure services in Southern Arizona.
  • Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Programs 1 activity
    • Support for water and sanitation initiatives in underserved communities
      Has supported the Ride With Purpose program for over ten years to help deliver safe drinking water, sanitation services, and environmental stewardship to communities in need.
  • Watershed Planning & Management 1 activity
    • Water resource policy coordination
      Engages in regional water resource policy and planning efforts to protect and improve the quality and quantity of water resources in Southern Arizona.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Support for community water and sanitation initiatives
      Has supported the Ride With Purpose program for over ten years, contributing to safe drinking water, sanitation services, and environmental stewardship in underserved communities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$610%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$62K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$129K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$129K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Mary Bauer Executive Assistant 8 $12K
board members · 10
  • Arturo R Gabaldon — Director
  • Cathy Kuefler — Director
  • Chris Ward — Director
  • Dara Duffy — Director
  • Heidi Lasham — Director
  • Herb Kai — Director
  • Jackson Jenkins — Director
  • Jing Luo — Director
  • Melodee Loyer — Director
  • W David Crockett — Director
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Agri-Business Council Partner — Coordinated the Vetting Forum 4 Water discussions.
  • Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Government — Works closely with this governmental entity that affects water in Southern Arizona.
  • Arizona Department of Water Resources Government — Works closely with this governmental entity that affects water in Southern Arizona.
  • Arizona Department of Water Resources Partner — Hosted workgroups for the 4th and 5th Management Plan consistent with the Groundwater Management Act of 1980.
  • Arizona Municipal Water Users Association Partner — Coordinated the Vetting Forum 4 Water discussions.
  • Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) Partner — Collaborates on state-wide water policies.
  • Central Arizona Project Government — Works closely with this governmental entity that affects water in Southern Arizona.
  • Northern Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (NAMWUA) Partner — Collaborates on state-wide water policies.
  • Ride With Purpose Partner — Supported for over a decade to help provide safe drinking water, sanitation services, and environmental stewardship to communities in need.