What is an Active Management Area (AMA)?
A geographical area designated by the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) as requiring active management of groundwater. Four initial active management areas currently exist in central and southern Arizona within the regions of Phoenix, Pinal, Prescott and Tucson. A fifth active management area was established in Santa Cruz requiring the active management of any water, other than stored water, withdrawn from a well. Subsequent active management areas may be designated through local initiative or by the Director of the Department.
Related Questions
- I have already implemented conservation measures because I am a large municipal provider in an Active Management Area (AMA). Do I still have to submit the Water Conservation Plan?
- I already submit an annual report to ADWR because I am within an Active Management Area (AMA). Do I need to submit a separate report to the Statewide Drought Program?
- I already submit an annual report to ADWR because I am within an Active Management Area (AMA). Do I need to submit a separate report to the Drought Program?
