HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmail from Kristin Cooper with North State Water Treatment Services - GSA Issues Menchaca, Clarissa
From: kcooper@northstatewatertreatment.com
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 4:54 PM
To: BCWater
Cc: LDechter@actionnewsnow.com; BOS District 4; Kirk, Maureen;Connelly, Bill;Wahl, Larry;
Teeter, Doug; Lambert, Steve; Clerk of the Board
Subject: Important GSA Issue
Paul and BOS Members,
It is my understanding that tomorrow the Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider their advisory committee
recommendations. I am likely to be unable to attend this meeting given that it is held during working hours. I know I
have expressed to Paul my concerns about these appointments. I have also expressed them to Steve Lambert, my
Supervisor at a Durham Town Hall Meeting.
From what I understand the BOS is likely to appoint two groundwater dependent farmers but only one private domestic
well owner to the governing board for the new groundwater management program. I have met with several of our
neighbors and other concerned home owners. We would like to see more PRIVATE DOMESTIC WELL DEPENDENT
PEOPLE at the decision-making table. There needs to be equal representation.
The shallow, domestic wells will be the first to feel impacts. Many of us have not only homes, but businesses that rely
on our water resources. The County needs to ensure that we have representation on the governing board and in each
District. Residential well owners do not have the significant financial considerations and resources that agricultural
interests have when considering use. Their unique perspective and voice should be valued equally to those with
distinctly different interest.
You have the power to configure this governing board and these districts however they need to be in order to best serve
the County. Other Counties throughout the State are looking at similar configurations. Embrace stakeholder
involvement now to avoid problems down the line. Support the outreach networks that we have developed by allowing
us to keep people informed. The best way to do this is with a seat at the table and an ability to actively share
information as it is being developed and contemplated.
Thank you,
Kristin Cooper Carter
North State Water Treatment Services
Kristin Cooper Carter/Kevin McGrath
www.northstatewatertreatment.com
Office-530-228-9235
Operator—530-514-6123
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