Arizona SB1388 amends the groundwater code to prioritize aquifer conservation and management.

Arizona SB1388 amends the groundwater code to prioritize the conservation and maintenance of the state's aquifers. The bill mandates the director to prioritize the protection of consumers and other uses after that. It outlines the director's duties, including formulating plans for the development, management, conservation, and use of surface water, groundwater, and watersheds. The director is also tasked with investigating water resources, coordinating with various entities, and ensuring the reliability of water supplies.

Arizona SB1388 amends the groundwater code to prioritize aquifer conservation and management.

Arizona SB1388 amends the groundwater code to prioritize the conservation and maintenance of the state's aquifers. The bill mandates the director to prioritize the protection of consumers and other uses after that. It outlines the director's duties, including formulating plans for the development, management, conservation, and use of surface water, groundwater, and watersheds. The director is also tasked with investigating water resources, coordinating with various entities, and ensuring the reliability of water supplies.