Here's an informative meeting some of you may be interested in. Check it out!
Water Neutral Development Forum
Monday, Dec 5, 1-3pm
Ecology Action, 877 Cedar St., Santa Cruz
Why Water Neutral Development?
How Does It Work?
What is the Potential for Future Consevation to Offset Growth?
Speakers:
Randele Kanouse, Special Assistant to the General Manager, East Bay Municipal Utilities District, 1989-2011. In the 1990s, EBMUD was asked to supply water for new developments at a time when District water sources were maxed out and growth would have made drought curtailments more severe. The District enacted a water-demand offset policy, requiring new developments to offset growth in water demand by funding conservation measures in the District.
Ron Duncan Conservation Manager for Soquel Creek Water District. In 2003 the
District enacted a water demand offset program for new development that funds toilet
replacement in existing buildings. Duncan is studying how to continue the program once most toilets are replaced.
John Ricker, Santa Cruz County Water Resources Director, is principal author of the County's draft Water Neutral Ordinance.