Tucson's Water Cycle
TRIP IS FULL
In this full-day field trip we will learn about Tucson's water cycle and spend the day visiting a few collection and distribution facilities around the city. We will begin at the Twin Peaks Pumping Plant and Lower Santa Cruz recharge basins to see where Central Arizona Project water is stored by the Arizona Water Bank for later recovery by the CAP during shortages on the Colorado River. Next, we will visit Tucson Water's Sweetwater Wetlands to view a water reclamation project. Afterwards, we will visit the Roger Road Waste Water Treatment Plant and learn about effluent treatment methods. We will then tour Tohono Chul Park, a 49-acre desert preserve. We will have lunch at the park, view desert flora, and learn about water conservation before ending the trip at Metro Water's new reservoir designed to be completely underground and replanted with native desert vegetation.
Field trip leaders:
Michael Block, Metro Water
Tim Gorey, Central Arizona Project
Elizabeth Desser, Student
Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, 6:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $75
Provided: Transportation, snacks, and lunch at Tohono
Chul Park
What to bring: Please dress for hot weather, and bring
a hat and sunscreen. Casual clothing (sandals, shorts) is fine.
Registration deadline: August 10. Workshop will be canceled
(and refunds issued) if minimum number of registrants is not met by this
date.
Maximum number of attendees: 30
| Route and stops | |
|---|---|
| 6:45 | Registration |
| 7:00 | Leave La Paloma in vans provided |
| 7:30 | Twin Peaks Pumping Plant in Marana |
| 8:30 | Lower Santa Cruz Recharge Project (LSCRP) |
| 10:00 | Tucson Water's Sweetwater Wetlands and reclaimed water recharge facility |
| 10:25 | Roger Road Waste Water Treatment Plant |
| 12:00 | Tohono Chul Park and exhibits |
| 1:00 | Lunch at Tohono Chul Tea Room (provided) |
| 3:00 | Leave Tohono Chul Park |
| 3:15 | Metro Water's new reservoir at Magee Road and First Ave. |
| 3:45 | Return to La Paloma |
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