Kevin Moran
Associate Vice President, Regional Affairs
Work
Areas of expertise:
Public policy, water law and management, coalitions, ballot campaigns and organizational leadership
Description
Kevin Moran directs state and federal water policy advocacy for EDF’s Climate Resilient Water Systems program and supports all EDF state policy work in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.
EDF’s Water Program aims to reverse groundwater depletion, incentivize farmers and ranchers to conserve water in ways that benefit ecosystems and people, and balance water supply and demand. In support of those goals, Kevin’s role includes public policy and advocacy, promoting research on water efficiency and management practices, stakeholder relations, coalitions, and team leadership.
Background
Kevin approaches water management issues with a public policy and strategic communications expertise developed over 20 years, more than a decade of which was in corporate leadership.
From 2005-2012, Kevin served as vice president of human resources for Cox Communications Arizona, a 3,000-employee company with $1.7 billion in annual revenue.
He previously directed government relations, political and strategic communications campaigns and ran successful statewide and local ballot campaigns in Arizona. Kevin has represented various clients on water legislation and environmental regulatory issues relating to golf courses, water reuse and groundwater replenishment.
Education
- B.A., History, Brown University
- J.D., ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
- MBA, Thunderbird School of Global Management
Latest pieces
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The Cooperative Conservation Alternative for the Colorado River Basin
Source, March 29, 2024 -
Letter to Bureau of Reclamation on Cooperative Conservation Alternative for Post-2026 Colorado River Guidelines Operations and Strategies
Source, March 29, 2024 -
Crop-switching in the megadrought: Can guayule help Arizona farmers use less water?
On the Water Front, March 28, 2022 -
Crop-switching in the megadrought: Can guayule help Arizona farmers use less water?
Growing Returns Blog, March 21, 2022 -
10 ways policymakers can support climate resilience in the West
Growing Returns Blog, July 21, 2021 -
This landmark water conservation agreement is good news for Arizona. We need more like it.
Growing Returns Blog, July 8, 2021 -
Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Letter of Support to Congress
Source, March 14, 2019
Press materials
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New USDA Investments Vital to Innovative Western Water Conservation Efforts
August 1, 2024 -
Colorado River Basin Groups Advocate for Environmental and Resilience Priorities in Proposal to Bureau of Reclamation
March 29, 2024 -
Governor Hobbs Commits to Climate Targets, Taking Critical First Step to Secure Stronger Future for Arizonans
July 17, 2023 -
Arizona Legislature Approves Historic Funding for Water Projects But Fails to Protect Rural Groundwater
June 28, 2022 -
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Construction through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Means Jobs, Cleaner Air for Arizona
February 10, 2022 -
Governor Ducey Proposes Major Water Funding
January 10, 2022 -
Resolution to Protect the Colorado River Sends Important Signal in New Era of Aridification
December 15, 2021 -
President Signs Landmark Legislation for Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan
April 16, 2019