Gila River Water Management Article

The Akimel O’otham (Pima) are well-known for their innovation and industriousness when it comes to water management in the desert. Prior to European contact, they – and their Huhugam ancestors before them – constructed hundreds of miles of canals to control water flow and multiply the production capacity of their farmlands. Today, the Gila River Indian Community is building on that legacy, using wireless technology to conserve water and harness the full potential of its canal system.