Governor’s Water Policy Council
Governor’s Water Policy Council
On January 9, 2023, Governor Katie Hobbs issued an Executive Order to establish the Governor’s Water Policy Council (the “Council”), which is tasked with modernizing the Arizona Groundwater Management Act, the state’s playbook for protecting its groundwater. The group will update groundwater management tools and protect groundwater, which serves as 41 percent of the state’s water supply.
The Council replaces and will build upon the work of the Governor’s Water Augmentation, Innovation, and Conservation Council (GWAICC).
The inaugural meeting of the Governor’s Water Policy Council was held on May 17, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. For more information visit: new.azwater.gov/meetings
Governor’s Water Policy Council Current Governor Appointed Members
Thomas Buschatzke (Chair)
Abe Springer
Brenda Burman
Cheryl Lombard
Chris Kuzdas
Chris Udall
Craig Sullivan
Cynthia Campbell
Doug Dunham
Haley Paul
Jamie Kelley
Joe Olsen
Joe Singleton
John Kmeic
Karen Peters
Kathy Ferris
Leslie Meyers
Maria Dadgar
Patrick J. Adams
Robyn Sahid
Ron Doba
Sandy Fabritz
Sandra Watson
Sarah Porter
Sharon Megdal
Spencer Kamps
Stefanie Smallhouse
Tom Torres
Warren Tenney
Legislators
Representative Gail Griffin
Representative Stacey Travers
Senator Sine Kerr
Senator Priya Sundareshan
Tribal Communities
Maria Dadgar
Representative of the Navajo Nation
Two tribal communities within current AMAs, as recommended by ITCA
One tribal community outside current AMAs, as recommended by ITCA