History of water in Phoenix with Leah Harrison

    Where would we be without water in Phoenix? 
A fascinating look into the history of water in Phoenix was presented at the November Historical League meeting by Leah Harrison, manager of Research Archives and Heritage at Salt River Project. We are fortunate to have such outstanding speakers sharing their knowledge and history in Zoom meetings. The photos tell some of the amazing story. Thanks to Dee Steen for co-ordinating the speaker.

Tour of Water Treatment Plant

How does a desert city get water? Fascinating tour of a Water Treatment plant gave us a glimpse into this amazing process. Filtration, separation, chemistry, physics and engineering clean the water from the Colorado, Salt and Verde rivers. A series of canals supply water to Phoenix, the 5th largest city in the country. 
After yesterday's tour, Historical League members are more appreciative of our water. 
Thanks to Rene Blain and Judy Blackwell for organizing this tour.

SRP and Arizona Falls

Bicycling along the canal is the best way to discover Arizona Falls. Since the late 1800's this has been a place to socialize, with picnics and gatherings. Today it is a restored hydroelectric plant that combines art, history and technology to generate electricity from the canal's waterfalls. It has 3 waterfalls, a pedestrian bridge and a dance floor along with a solar roof.
SRP and the Historical League have partnered together on many events and projects including Arizona Recollections and Reflections, A Centennial Historymakers  Commemoration.

Learn more about the falls at azfalls.com

Al and Ruth McLeod at the new interpretive signs

    Information from SRP's Learning Circuit periodical.