Maricopa Stanfield Irrigation

Maricopa Stanfield Irrigation and Drainage District (MSIDD) is a local government entity established in 1962 in Pinal County, Arizona, with the primary mission of supplying irrigation water for agricultural use across approximately 82,000 acres. As a political subdivision and municipal corporation, MSIDD manages a complex water infrastructure system consisting of 75 miles of open channel main stem canals, 200 miles of open channel laterals, and 20 miles of pipelines. The organization primarily serves agricultural water management needs and provides critical water resource services to federal agencies, with a significant focus on addressing water scarcity and drought resilience in the southwestern United States.

Through federal grant awards, predominantly from the Bureau of Reclamation and the National Resources Conservation Service, MSIDD has undertaken several strategic water management and infrastructure improvement projects. These include constructing water wells (SRC-2 and SRC-3) to increase water availability by approximately 2,000 acre-feet during water shortage years, developing comprehensive watershed plans and environmental assessments, and modernizing aging infrastructure through system operation reviews. The organization has received cooperative agreements and project grants totaling approximately $2.9 million, focusing on drought relief, water conservation, and technological upgrades to their SCADA systems. MSIDD collaborates with various stakeholders, including local farmers, the Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District, and Native American communities such as the Ak-Chin Indian Community, to enhance regional water management strategies and infrastructure efficiency.