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Water means life to all of us desert dwellers. This precious natural resource is essential to our impressive diversity of plants and to our wildlife. And for thousands of years, generation after generation of people have settled where they could find water.

About 7.3 million people call Arizona home. And where you live in the state usually determines what water sources you use at home, at school and when you’re out having fun splashing around!

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In My Neighborhood

HERE'S A WAY FOR KIDS TO HELP THE HOMELESS
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TALKING WITH FIREFIGHTERS
TOLLESON SUPERINTENDENT EARNS STATE HONOR
HOT COCOA FUNDRAISER FOR THE COMMUNITY
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Movies & TV

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