Where Our Water Comes From, Where it Goes, and Why it Matters

As celebrate Water Awareness Month in April, City of Sierra Vista Public Works Director Sharon Flissar joins the podcast to talk about Sierra Vista’s unique water story. Over the course of more than 30 years, Sierra Vista has been a leader in responsible water management by working in concert with many partner agencies to protect surface flows at the San Pedro River through water conservation and recharge. With a long-term drought and discussions about how to allocate Colorado River Water making national news, water is now top-of-mind for many communities in the southwest United States. In this episode, you will learn where our water comes from here in Sierra Vista, where it goes when it heads down the drain, and why we should all care about this vital resource.