On Wednesday evening, August 25, 2010 El Dorado Water and Power Authority held a meeting at the El Dorado County Board of Supervisor Chambers. Bonnie McLane, Candidate for GDPUD Water Board attended this Hearing. The following is a report turned in to DCFW by Mrs. McLane
There was a draft proposal for an Environmental Impact Statement with regards to El Dorado County gaining 40,000 ac ft per year for future use of the county. As the county of origin and having held water rights prior to 1927, El Dorado County has a chance of obtaining more water from the South Fork of the American River.
The EIR addressed issues primarily including Water Supply, Fisheries, and Water Quality. An 82-year study of sequential water years, using 3-year span of drought, data was compiled to be included in this EIR.
In order to maintain our rural life style we should work towards these water rights. Those with ranches or farms have suffered in the drought years. Additional water, ample storage, and conservation will help to support our rural life style.
In the past we have the American River as a natural resource, as good neighbors we were open to sharing this resource. At the time we probably thought our largest asset were the little Gold Nuggets found in all the rushing water, now we realize the real asset is the rushing water itself.
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