Bouwer believes, however, a solution to the problem requires a coordinated effort and cannot be left to the efforts of individual cities, irrigation districts and Indian reservations. Bouwer says the problem has not attracted the notice it deserves, partly because its effects are mostly evident in the long-term. As a first step toward recognizing the problem a salt forum was held in Phoenix in July to bring water officials and stakeholders together to discuss possible future developments. Another step in the right direction is to consider groundwater management not only as strategy to protect against undue depletion of groundwater but also against its undue rise. AWR accepts news, announcements and other information from all organizations concerned with water.
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