Morrison Institute’s evaluation of the Pilgrim Rest Foundation examines community impact, program outcomes, and opportunities to strengthen faith‑based services in Phoenix. Read the full report for data‑driven insights and actionable findings.

This report explores the tradeoffs between "Assigned Water" strategies, offering short-term flexibility, and permanent "System Water" reductions, which are essential for the Colorado River Basin's long-term sustainability, cautioning that while attractive, Assigned Water won't solve chronic overuse and enduring solutions require prioritizing reductions to restore balance to Lake Mead.

This report examines the significant water affordability challenges faced by tribal and rural communities in Northern Arizona, offering insights to support informed planning and solutions for long-term access to safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water.

"Groundwater Protection in the Valley of the Sun" explores the critical turning point facing Greater Phoenix due to mounting pressures on its groundwater supply, despite its history of responsible use under the 1980 Groundwater Management Act, outlining necessary steps for a sustainable groundwater future.

We examine the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement, a historic resolution that aims to end over six decades of legal battles for water rights between the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and other stakeholders, pending Congressional approval.

This primer explains the tangible impacts of reduced Colorado River water on Central Arizona's tap water supply, helping residents understand the tradeoffs and make informed choices as the state navigates critical decisions about the river's future.

Examining the Colorado River shortage and what it means for water conservation, residential water users, groundwater pumping, utility costs, urban growth, new water supplies, and water rights.

Our new report introduces "Floating Pools," a bold concept for reserved water storage on the Colorado River designed to reduce conflict and avoid litigation between Upper and Lower Basin states, laying the foundation for a durable post-2026 management framework.

This analysis reveals Arizona's unsustainable groundwater use, jeopardizing communities, ecosystems, and future growth, and emphasizes that bold action and honest reckoning are needed to change course.

Growing attention on water equity is highlighting the need to address disparities and build a more inclusive water future, ensuring all communities have fair, reliable access to safe, clean water.