Water News: Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District Volume 2 Issue 7

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(Continued from page 4) (IGA Continued from page 1) scopes are designs challenged from its inception. that have taken their The various aspects of the IGA are as follows: cues from nature. These informal designs • NO NEW PERMANENT water taken out of the Arkansas Basin are reflections of cas- during the life of the IGA (at least 40 years). ual living, allowing gar- • Maximum of 54,000 a.f. a year can be transferred through Otero deners to include flow- Pump Station. eying plants in and • Maximum of 145,200 a.f. of interruptible supply water over 40 years life of the IGA (3,630 a.f. per year average); with addi- around their surround- tional stipulations in regard to conservation measurements, water ings in ways that go pricing, at a less than 60 percent of reservoir storage capacity. beyond a traditional • During the first 25 years of the IGA, Aurora will not use inter - perennial border. ruptible supply contracts for more than three years in each 10- When native plants are year period. . During the last 15 years, Aurora may elect to make up any short- used, gardeners renew fall of 145,200 a.f. limit using the following options: and develop the unique o 5 of 10 year interruptible supply, or character of their re- o 7 of 15 year interruptible supply (not to exceed 10,000 a.f. gion and community. As per year) these distinctive land- • The District will establish a SOFTENING POOL to alleviate the crapes evolve they 1874 Rocky Ford call above the Rocky Ford headgate. ■ . The District will have a MOU with the Upper Arkansas Water create a diverse envi- Conservancy District. ronment that encour- ■ • The District will establish a Regional Resource Development ages soil, water and Group to identify regional opportunities and establish priorities wildlife habitat con- ■ to guide implementation of those recommended plans. servntion. • The District will benefit over $50 plus million. A Xeriscape philoso- In connection with the IGA is the ongoing effort to pass legislation phy blends perfectly to approve a feasibility study for the Preferred Storage Options Plan with the conservation (PSOP). With the signing of the IGA, Aurora has agreed to back leg- leg- ethic that is fast be- islation for the enlargement of the Project. The Project enlargement was part of our original forefathers requirements to adhere to future coming part of our water needs. Many communities suffered regrettable consequences everyday lives. And in from the drought and have realized future water planning is essen- arid Colorado, the f o- tial. The PSOP was formed so that communities can plan for future cus of conservation is, water needs. The Fry -Ark Project has given us a legacy that demonstrates what of course, on water. cooperation can achieve. This IGA has also upheld that legacy. Written by James Broderick, General Manager, SECWCD Written by Jean Van Pelt, Maintenance and Education Congratulations to Jean Van Pelt the District's maintenance & Program Coordinator education program coordinator for the Xeriscape Garden. Jean has been appointed to the board for the Colorado Water Wise Council. Recently, Jean was selected as secretary for the board. Jean will represent the southeastern area of Colorado. 0