The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutGPAC Applicants_3 Stafford, Kathleen From: Snyder, Ashley Sent: Monday, November 7, 2016 1:48 PM To: BOS Cc: Thomas,, Autum; Stafford, Kathleen; Paredes, Miguel Subject: Groundwater Pumpers Advisory Committee Attachments: Carter, Natalie.pdt GPAC Applicants 161107.xlsx All --- Please Please see the attached applications with regards to the Groundwater Pumpers Advisory Committee's Environmental seat, and updated spreadsheet. Sincerely, AschLeu N. SAuoley, Assistant Clerk of the Board Butte County Administration 25 County Center Drive, Suite 2007, Orovillle, CA 95965 T: 530.538.2867 1 F: 530.538.7120 Twitter I L-acebook I youTube I Pinterest ATHINK ABOUT RE SOURCE CONS ERVA11 ON,Pteasedoi?'tprint tPiisernailbraless necessary. Confidentiality Notice:"I"his e-mail and any attachment thereto may contain private,confidential arid privileged material for the sale use of the intended recipient.Any revie"I,copying,or distribution of this e-rnail(or any attachments thereto)by other than the County of Butte or the intended recipient is strictly prohibited.it you are N01"the intendec]recipient,please contact the sander irnmediotefy and permanently delete the original and any copies of this e-aiail and any attachments thereto, B'utte Butte County Department of Water and Resource Conservation EnvironmentalAttn: GPAC Council 348 Nelson Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 November 7, 2016 r� Gear Supervisors, I am writing to express my interest in serving as the environmental representative 116 W.Second Street„ on Butte County's recently formed Groundwater Pumpers Advisory Committee. Suite 3 Chico,CA 9592$ 1 grew up in Butte County, part of a community understands the value and (530)891-6424 importance of water. Water supports this region, We depend on water for our uuww,becnet.orcd communities, our thriving agricultural economy, and the abundant natural Activities and Events resources that surround us. We must all work together to manage our region's Environmental Advocacy Environmental Education water for future generations. Groundwater Protection Endangered Species Faire Before California became our nation's most populous state, and its great rivers Bidwell Park 0earm)s were harnessed to meet..the ever increasing demands of California's citizens and Chico Area Creek.Cieanul)s farmers, the water that flowed from its mountains to its oceans supported thriving Community Gardens Chico Bicycle Music Festival wildlife and wild habitat. Today 46 percent of California's captured and stored' water goes to support the environment, through efforts like rebuilding wetlands, Board of directors and reserving cold water flows for seasonal fish migration. Mark Stennen,President JulianneichMcGinnis, Vice Pres. While earning a Bachelor's Degree in General Biology at CSU Chico I expanded Michael McGinnis,lf�°easurer Danielle Cresswelt Secretary my knowledge of the deep dependence on water that exits in every ecosystem. Heidi Blanchard Our local wildlife and wild habitat are reliant on available groundwater. Seth Derish Groundwater supports our rivers and streams. Groundwater also feeds our wild Paige Gimbal and urban forests as they remove carbon dioxide and other pollutants from our Angel Gomez atmosphere, protect us from damaging sunlight, reduce urban temperatures and Devin Killioini Sarah McConnell energy costs, help to manage and clean excess urban water, and provide John Scott needed habitat for wildlife.. Sharon W Aace staff In California, years of drought have demonstrated the very real consequences Natalie Carter we face when groundwater is depleted by overuse. Wells have gone dry leaving Executive Director entire communities dependant on giant tanks of water brought in from other Katie Beeson areas. Many of California's great lakes and rivers have been reduced to ponds B1951C1e5�Manager Jeremy4)ess Manager and trickling streams, Trees are dying at unimaginable rates as groundwater Watershed Program levels fall beyond the reach of even the deepest roots, and farmers and ranchers Becky Holden are struggling to adjlust as water deliveries have been cut drastically. Education&Outreach Alexandria Thornton Oaks Program As the Manager for the local Farmer's Market I gained a diverse understanding of Card Perkins irrigation for agricultural purposes. Regular visits to farms and ranches allowed Water Policy Analyst Tempra Board me to explore a wide variety of irrigation methods from flooding to drip fines. As a Marketing and Grants iresource for all of the market vendors I was expected to know about the positive and negative aspects of our region's irrigation options, I was also responsible for communicating with vendors and customers about the costs of pumping, and the consequences of over pumping, from the deterioration of water quality to land subsidence permanently reducing the capacity of our aquifers. Now, as the Executive Director for the Butte Environmental Council (BEC) I feel that I am uniquely qualified to represent the Environmental Community and to advise the Board as we continue to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). A non-profit organization committed to environmental protection for more than 40 years, BEC has gained a reputation as, a leader in Butte County. BEC is a voice for the community, shaped by the concerns and passions of almost 1,000 voting members. In annual surveys more than 70% of our members identify water as a top priority. BEC has been involved in the SGMA process from the beginning and will continue to participate as Butte County plans for the future of water in our region. In addition to my work as a Representative for the Environmental Community I am also a small farmer and groundwater pumper, With my mother I grow small amounts of specialty produce which we sell at local farmers markets. In total on our 2 small plots of land we irrigate 1.5 acres with groundwater from on-site wells in the West Butte Subbasin just outside of the City of Chico limits at 1333 and 1338 Marian Ave, Chico, CA 95928. 1 hope you will consider me as the environmental representative for Butte County's Groundwater Pumpers Advisory Committee. Sincerely, Natalie Carter Executive Director, Butte Environmental Council natal ie.carter@becnet.org 116 W. 2nd St., Ste. 3 Chico, CA 95928 (530) 891-6424 m Poo " " , Name Letter mateduj LU Gary Cede 11/1/2016 x. John Schooling 11/2/2016 Ix Cheri Chastain 10/31/2016 x Charlie Edgar 11/3/2016 x Les Heringer 11/3/2016x David Skinner 10/11/2016Hx x Natahe Carter 11/7/2016 x Susan Strachan 11/1/2016 x John Lavy 10/27/20116x Ix