HCR2051 is a concurrent resolution expressing the opinion of the Arizona State Legislature that rural communities in the state have the necessary tools to address groundwater supplies and ensure future water security. The resolution outlines the importance of water security for a strong economy and growth, and it acknowledges the essential natural resources provided by rural communities, including agriculture, critical minerals, and power production. It references past legislative actions that have provided tools for rural communities to manage groundwater, such as the authorization of domestic water improvement districts, county flood control districts to construct groundwater recharge facilities, and the establishment of adequate water supply requirements in rural counties.
The resolution also mentions various bills passed by the Legislature that support groundwater management, including those that allow for well deepening and water improvement programs, identify potential underground water storage and groundwater recharge locations, and provide funding for water infrastructure projects. It emphasizes the importance of keeping private lands in private hands to support rural communities and the state's economy, and it highlights the potential benefits of increasing natural recharge of rainfall to address groundwater supplies. The resolution concludes by resolving that the Legislature and local communities have provided and will continue to provide rural communities with tools to manage and address their groundwater resources.