Big Chino Sub-basin Historical and Current Water Uses and Water Use Projections

This study was initiated to address two water related questions about the Big Chino sub-basin. The first of these concerns the right associated with certain lands to transfer water out of the Big Chino Sub-basin to the Prescott AMA. According to Arizona Revised Statutes, § 45-555, lands that were irrigated with groundwater at any time between January 1, 1975 and January 1, 1990 are eligible for a right to transfer up to 3 acre-feet per acre retired to the Prescott AMA. To date, lands irrigated during this time period have not been comprehensively identified. Document prepared by the Yavapai County Water Advisory Committee. View Document.