Issues

Facilitate studies that provide data on the effect of climate change and private/commercial water diversions on the groundwater system.
Support water management decisions that are based on science and guided by sustainability goals.
Promote increased oversight of Water Service Districts and implementation of State Legislative Code supporting responsible use of water resources.

Educate residents on the threat of E. coli contamination of wells related to leaking septic systems, especially during times of drought.
Implement programs that address problems with faulty septic systems to improve water quality of Emigration Creek and drinking water quality of wells.

Promote policy and programs that help maintain year-round streamflow in Emigration Creek.
Support use of well monitoring systems that prevent groundwater mining and related hydrological drought associated with commercial water diversions.
Implement water conservation programs.

Promote sustainable development in the canyon that ensures private/commercial water diversions do not exceed available groundwater resources to protect wildlife, flora and fauna.
Support changes to the Emigration Canyon General Plan that limit commercial zoning and ensures environmental capacity of roads are not exceeded to protect the natural environment of the canyon.
Implement programs that slow down spring run-off and restore riparian vegetation along Emigration Creek to improve water quality and provide essential wildlife habitat and shelter.