Central Arizona Project
Rachel von Gnechten is a Water Resources Planning Analyst II at Central Arizona Project since January 2023, previously serving as a Water Resources Engineer at Arizona Department of Water Resources within the Colorado River Management Section. Rachel has a background as a Research Analyst at the International Water Management Institute and gained research experience as a Graduate Research Assistant under Dr. Megan Konar at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, focusing on water, food, and policy issues. Rachel’s educational credentials include a Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering and Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Notable early experiences include internships and research positions that explored climate change impacts, water quality analysis, and teaching, further demonstrating a strong foundation in water resources management and engineering.
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Central Arizona Project
Central Arizona Project (CAP) is Arizona's single largest resource for renewable water supplies. CAP is designed to bring about 1.5 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River to Central and Southern Arizona every year. More than 5 million people, or more than 80% of the state's population, live in Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties, where CAP water is delivered. CAP carries water from Lake Havasu near Parker to the southern boundary of the San Xavier Indian Reservation southwest of Tucson. It is a 336-mile long system of aqueducts, tunnels, pumping plants and pipelines and is the largest single resource of renewable water supplies in Arizona.