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<br />fC__-l!'.~;!;:..tcd_Fr::mi. _~o::ig;: ';'_' <br /> <br />scapes are designs <br />that have taken their <br />cues from nature. <br />These informal designs <br />are reflections of cas- <br />ua living, allowing gar- <br />deners to include flow- <br />ering plants in and <br />around their surround- <br />ings in ways that go <br />beyond a traditional <br />perennial border. <br />When native plants are <br />used, gardeners renew <br />and develop the unique <br />character of their re- <br />gion and community. As <br />these distinctive land- <br />scapes evolve they <br />create a diverse envi- <br />ronment that encour- <br />ages soil, water and <br />wildlife habitat con- <br />servation. <br />A Xeriscape philoso- <br />phy blends perfectly <br />with the conservation <br />ethic that is fast be- <br />coming part of our <br />everyday lives. And in <br />arid Colorado, the fo- <br />cus of conservation is, <br />of course, on water. <br /> <br />II- <br />II- <br />II <br /> <br /> <br />Written by Jean Van Pelt. <br />Maintenance and Education <br />Program Coordinator <br /> <br />. . <br />t/G.&4 Cc=r.rir;uedfj-c;m page j j <br /> <br />challenged from its inception. <br /> <br />The various aspects of the IGA are as follows: <br /> <br />- KO '!\E\V PER.\rlAI\E)iT \\.ater taken out of the Arkansas Basin <br />during the life of the IGA (at least 40 years). <br />- Maximum of 54,000 a.f. a year can be transferred through Otero <br />Pump Station. <br />. ylaximum of 145.200 a.f. of interruptible supply water over 40 <br />years life of the IGA 0,630 a.f. per year average): with addi- <br />tional stipulations in regard to conservation measurements, water <br />pricing, at a less than 60 percent of reservoir storage capacity. <br />. During the first 25 years of the IGA. Aurora will not use inter- <br />ruptible supply contracts for more than three years in each 10- <br />year period. <br />. During the last 15 years, Aurora may elect to make up any short- <br />fall of 145.200 a.f. limit using the following options: <br />~ 5 of 10 year interruptible supply, or <br />~ 7 of 15 year interruptible supply (not to exceed 10,000 a.f <br />per year) <br />. The District will establish a SOFTENING POOL to alleviate the <br />1874 Rocky Ford call above the Rocky Ford headgate. <br />The District will have a \o10U with the Upper Arkansas Water <br />Conservancy District. <br />The District will establish a Regional Resource Development <br />Group to identify regional opportunities and establish priorities <br />to guide implementation of those recommended plans. <br />- The District will benefit over S50 plus million. <br /> <br />In connection with the IGA is the ongoing effort to pass legislation <br />to approw a feasibility study for the Preferred Storage Options Plan <br />(PSOP). \Vith the signing of the IGA. Aurora has agreed to back leg- <br />islation for the enlargement of the Project. The Project enlargement <br />was part of our original forefathers requirements to adhere to future <br />\\'ater needs. 'Ylany communities suffered regrettable consequences <br />from the drought and have realized future water planning is essen- <br />tial. The PSOP was formed so that communities can plan for future <br />\\'ater needs. <br />The Fry-Ark Project has given us a legacy that demonstrates what <br />cooperation can achieve. This IGA has also upheld that legacy. <br />Written by James Broderick. General Manager. SECWCD <br /> <br />Congratulations to Jean Van Pelt the District's maintenance & <br />education program coordinator for the Xeriscape Garden. Jean <br />has been appointed to the board for the Colorado \Vater Wise <br />Council. Recently, Jean was selected as secretary for the board. <br />Jean will represent the southeastern area of Colorado. <br /> <br />5 <br />