WSP12982

• File Number: 8210.140.20.C
• Description: Imperial Irrigation District ‎(IID)‎
• State: CA
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Date: 4/4/1996
• Author: IID
• Title: Imperial Irrigation District Resolution No 4-95; IID 2000: Defining the Imperial Irrigation District's Role in Western Water Policy
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

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· Concrete lining of over 1,100 miles of canals and
laterals;

· Construction of seven regulating and storage reservoirs;

· Construction of interceptor canals and seepage recovery
systems.

· System automation.

· Installation of tailwater recovery systems.

· Development of irrigation water management certificate
program.

· IID/MWD Water Conservation Program;

· Agreement for All-American Canal Lining;

· Development of a proposed land fallowing and water
reduction test program of 200,000 acre-feet; and

WHEREAS, the lID recognizes the potential conflicts that exist
between ~vater conservation measures and environmental impacts, and
seeks to actively participate in developing optimal tradeoffs; and

WHEREAS, a growing demand for long-term, reliable water
supplies in Southern California and Nevada continues; and

WHEREAS, the lID believes that adoption of a 100-year horizon
for local and regional water planning results in the most mutually
beneficial and realistic outcomes for urban and agricultural users;
and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of lID realizes the importance
of an opportunity for voluntary, market-based water transfers as a
means to help meet these demands; and

WHEREAS, in an effort to optimize the management of the"
Imperial Valley's water resources, the Board of Directors of lID
recognizes the need to be diligently mindful of the actions of
potential customers and competitors in the emerging western water
market; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors
these challenges and opportunities
sensitive to, the long-term needs of
residents and businesses.

of lID plans to respond to
when beneficial for, and
Imperial Valley landowners,

NOH, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in conjunction with the
aforementioned and in an effort to more effectively serve its
constituents, the Board of Directors of lID shall:

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