Shirley Scott Southeast Houghton Area Recharge Project (SHARP)
2024 Crescordia Award RecipientsThe Shirley Scott Southeast Houghton Area Recharge Project (SHARP) in Tucson is a pioneering initiative offering green space for recreation and educational outreach. Spanning 40 acres, SHARP recharges recycled water into the aquifer, emphasizing multi-beneficial use, with a purpose to enhance community resilience, establish a sustainable water supply, and serve as a recreational and educational hub. The facility, landscaped with native plants and irrigated with reclaimed water and harvested rainwater, provides recreational spaces for walking, biking, and family picnics. It diversifies and enhances Tucson Water’s water resource portfolio, recharging up to 4,000 acre–feet of class A reclaimed water annually supporting the community’s long-term water needs.