SRP history

SRP, based in Phoenix, was established in 1903 as the nation's first multipurpose reclamation project authorized under the National Reclamation Act.

Today, SRP is the nation's third-largest public power utility and one of An image of Roosevelt Dam shortly after construction.Arizona's largest water suppliers, providing power to customers throughout a 2,900-square-mile service territory in central Arizona.

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The SRP Heritage Exhibits and Consulting group strives to preserve and document the cultural heritage of Arizona, the Sonoran Desert and the Salt River Valley. Get more information about our services, including exhibit design, research, grants, and partnerships available to the public and business communities.

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