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 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.

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.

"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.

"The Price of Uncertainty" explores how the ongoing Gila Adjudication creates ambiguity around water rights, posing challenges for businesses, communities, and responsible water planning across Arizona, as decision-makers increasingly prioritize water availability, reliability, and long-term sustainability when evaluating investment sites.

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.

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.

Arizona's groundwater safeguard, requiring a 100-year assured water supply for subdivisions, is faltering as shrinking Colorado River allocations strain the replenishment system developers rely on, highlighting an urgent need for reform.