History

Salt River Project has helped shape the West since its founding in 1903 and our history is one of service to the residents of Arizona. Follow along as we share historical nuggets about the communities that we have served for more than 100 years.

Experience art, history and recreation along Phoenix canal trails

Community, History, Water / 3 minutes of reading

Walk, run, bike and move across 131 miles of Greater Phoenix canals as you explore history and experience art and the desert’s water infrastructure.

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The past, present and future of Theodore Roosevelt Dam

History, Water / 5 minutes of reading

110 years ago, President Theodore Roosevelt traversed the Apache Trail on his way to the Roosevelt Dam dedication. To celebrate, we put together this timeline of significant events.