Revised On: Jul. 22nd, 2026 - 04:38 pm
Summary:
ADEQ is proposing to amend Arizona Administrative Code R18-11-112(G) to designate specific portions of the Upper Verde River and Sycamore Creek upstream of the Town of Clarkdale as Outstanding Arizona Waters (OAWs). Designating these surface waters as OAWs is the highest-level protection that ADEQ assigns to surface waters. This designation recognizes that the Upper Verde River and portions of Sycamore Creek have extraordinary ecological, recreational, and cultural significance and ensures long-term protection of the value these surface waters provide to local communities, recreational users, and threatened and endangered species.
Documents:
- Notice of Docket Opening | View NDO >
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (pre-publication) | View NPRM >
- Notice of Comment Period & Public Hearing | View Notice >
- Comment Period: Feb. 13, 2026 – April 14, 2026
- Virtual Public Hearing:
Date: April 10, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. (MST - Arizona)
Location: Online via GoToWebinar | Register >
- Notice of Final Rulemaking submitted to the Governor’s Regulatory Council (GRRC) for approval: July 20, 2026 | View NFRM >
- The rule is expected to be considered at GRRC's Aug. 25, 2026, Study Session and Sept. 1, 2026, Council Meeting.
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