One of 10 Western
Cities Profiled
Severe
drought conditions in 2002 forced City of Santa Fe officials to take a hard look
at how to protect Santa Fe’s water supply—present and future. In 2004, Water
Division staff drafted plans and implemented policies that encouraged water
conservation, offered rebates and incentives and educated the public on the
importance of conserving water. Because of this work, and ensuring that the city
has a safe, plentiful, and sustainable water supply, Santa Fe is one of 10
western cities featured in a national report: New Visions, Smart Choices: Western Water Security in a
Changing Climate, published by Carpe Diem West, a network of
water managers, scientists, and conservationists.
“It is an honor to be
chosen and featured in Carpe Diem West’s report,” said Water Resources
Coordinator, Claudia Borchert. “This demonstrates that our Governing Body
pursues and implements progressive and effective water
policies.”
An excerpt from the
report states, “The city called the community together in 2004 to develop a
long-range plan with a big vision, and set out to increase production, amp up
conservation even further, and protect its water. The results: Per capita water
use declined 40% in 10 years, and the city’s water supply portfolio became more
resilient in the face of climate change. Santa Fe has been able to serve more
people with the same amount of water.”
Other cities profiled
in the report include Salt Lake City; San Antonio; Tualatin River Valley,
Oregon; Rocky Mountain Front Range, Colorado; Hayman Watershed, Colorado; Yampa
River, Colorado; McKenzie Watershed, Oregon; Upper Clark Fork Basin, Montana;
and San Diego County, California.
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