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Consider authorization for the Chairman of the EAA Board of Directors to correspond with Southwest Sustainable Water Supply regarding aspects of its proposed Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move the board authorize Chairman Buckner to correspond with Southwest Sustainable Water Supply via letter regarding aspects of its proposed project.
SUMMARY:
At the August 13 Technical Briefing, the board received a presentation from Southwest Sustainable Water Supply (SWSWS) regarding their exploring a potential project that would produce groundwater from the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer in Val Verde County, and transport such water for artificial recharge into the Edwards Aquifer through a natural recharge feature east of the Knippa Gap in the San Antonio Pool. The ultimate goal of SWSWS would be to obtain legal authorization from the EAA to artificially recharge and store the transported groundwater in the Aquifer for subsequent recovery of a portion of the groundwater for application to a beneficial use within the EAA’s jurisdictional boundaries.
The purpose of this item is for the board to consider authorizing Chairman Buckner to issue a letter to SWSWS on the board's behalf describing additional information the EAA needs to further consider the project.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION:
This agenda item does not involve the procurement of goods or services by the EAA and, therefore, this section is not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
This agenda item supports the EAA's policy direction as set forth in the EAA 2016-20 Strategic Plan: Goal C. Identify and Address Recharge Initiatives for the Edwards Aquifer.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.