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<br />, <br /> <br />GLOSSARY <br /> <br />ACRE FEET: A measurement 10 describe a volume of water. One acre-fool is the amount of <br />water which would cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot: 325,851 gallons; <br />enough to irrigate 1/2 acre of bluegrass for a year; enough to cover one city block 3.5 <br />inches deep. <br />ACTION PLAN: A more detailed, analytical course of action to implement concepts outlined in <br />a Master Plan; usually set up on a l2-month basis, having staffing and budget allocated <br />to achieve specific objectives. <br />CONSERV AnON: A set of strategies to solve the dilemma of providing water to people, both <br />through supply management (in which the utility maximizes efficient use of water) and <br />through demand management (in which the customers practice efficient use); wise, <br />efficient use by suppliers and customers. (See also demand management and supply management) <br />DEMAND MANAGEMENT: Methods to encourage customers to reduce their water demands 1lms <br />using water efficiently. (See also conservation.) Example: Installation of water -efficient <br />r1Xlures in bathroom, kitchen and laundry room by the homeowner/property manager. <br /> <br />EV ALUA nON: The overall determination of a conservation program's effectiveness; strict <br />accountability by a utility to its governing body and to its customers. <br />GOALS: General statements of purpose for an effort or program; goals should compliment and <br />reinforce other city /District/community goals. <br />MASTER PLAN: A conceptual framewOlK 10 show direction of intent. <br />MISSIONIPURPOSE STATEMENT: A statement in clear language which explains why we exist, <br />why we do what we do to ensure a certain standard quality of life fOf our customers. <br />MONITORING: An ongoing process to assess results of an effort. Steps in the process include <br />identifying what will be measured, wha1 assumptions will be held, what estimates are <br /> <br />- - --- --~ --- - -- --- --- -- <br />-. - - u - -- - agreed on, "hat measuLW!; toul> wdl be used --.~-- -.- - - -- <br />MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL: A planning term used~~eSCribe a building where three or IDDre <br /> <br />families live in separate units under one common roof, for example, apartment houses, <br />townhouses, condominiums. <br />OBJECTIVES: Specific operational aims quantified in an annnal action plan; statements <br />must include specifically who will do precisely what, by when, for how much money. <br /> <br />23 <br />