The reference librarians at the Ross-Blakley Law Library are happy to help you find or navigate research resources. Librarians are available 9am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-2pm on Friday.
Reference: (480) 965-7161
Email us now!
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (COL) Students
A.R.S. Title 37 – Public Lands
This title of the Arizona statutory code establishes the State Land Department, the Division of Natural Resource Conservation, and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. Among other topics, the title contains provisions for the creation of conservation land trusts.
A.R.S. Title 45 – Waters
This title of the Arizona statutory code establishes the Arizona Department of Water Resources and covers topics such as the right to use ground and surface water, tribal water rights, water storage, exports, weather and flood control, energy, and water conservation.
A.R.S. Title 49 – The Environment
This title of the Arizona statutory code establishes the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and covers topics such as the processes to regulate water quality, air quality, waste management, hazardous wastes, and environmental infrastructure.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
The ADEQ website includes information on environmental permitting requirements as well as overviews of programs to regulate air, water quality, and waste management.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality: Law & Rule
This ADEQ page includes links to the annual regulatory agenda, active and completed rulemakings, substantive policy statements, and environmental laws.
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management provides resources for the prevention and suppression of wildland fire on State Trust Land and private property located outside incorporated communities. Among its goals, it seeks to proactively promote the health and safety of Arizona's forests, woodlands, deserts, and watersheds.
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
This ADHS webpage includes information on toxins such as lead and pesticides as well as extreme weather and food safety.
Arizona Department of Water Resources
The Department of Water Resources exists to safeguard the health, safety, and economic welfare of the public by protecting, conserving, and enhancing Arizona's water supplies in a bold, thoughtful and innovative manner.
Arizona Game and Fish Department
The mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department is to conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations. The Commissioners' Forum provides links to resolutions and policies of the department as well as editorials and information about other activities.
Arizona State Land Department
The State Land Department manages more than 9 million acres of state trust land and resources on behalf of thirteen beneficiaries, which include public schools and other public institutions. The Department can lease the land for agricultural, mining, commercial, military, or residential purposes, but all land uses must benefit the beneficiaries and be minimally invasive to preserve the land for future generations.
Water Infrastructure Finance Authority
The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) is an independent state authority authorized to finance the construction, rehabilitation, acquisition, and improvement of water infrastructure throughout Arizona.
Environmental Protection Agency: EPA in Arizona
This EPA website discusses environmental information specific to Arizona and the Pacific Southwest (Region 9) such as news, air quality, water topics, and cleanup sites.
Information on accessing Arizona cases is available on the Arizona Courts page of the Law Library's Arizona Law research guide.