The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is a state agency that has the responsibility of administering the state’s water laws; exploring methods of augmenting water supplies to meet future demands; and developing public policies that promote conservation and equitable distribution of water.  Jeff Tannler, Statewide Active Management Area (AMA) Director for ADWR, will provide an overview of water management in Arizona from a statewide perspective, as well as a look at local water management within the Tucson AMA.
 
 
Biography of Jeff Tannler
 
Jeff Tannler is the Statewide Active Management Area Director with the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR).  His responsibilities include water resource planning, policy development, water rights administration and staff oversight for the five Active Management Areas statewide.   Mr. Tannler received a Bachelor of Science degree in Watershed Management from the University of Arizona.  He began work with ADWR in 1988 in the Tucson AMA office. 
 
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