Consent 3.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 10/08/2013
- Title:
- Support Letter for for the proposed Horseshoe Draw Flood Control, Restoration & Erosion Mitigation Study & Design Project
- Submitted By:
- Arlethe Rios, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
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Agenda Item Text:
Approve a letter of support for for the proposed Horseshoe Draw Flood Control, Restoration & Erosion Mitigation Study & Design Project.
Background:
Eighty years ago, two successful detention burms were constructed in nearby areas by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the burms are still functional today. The CCC burms provide a blue print of what needs to be done today.
The Hereford NRCD has identified a much needed project which will, if completed, reduce flooding, erosion and soil loss, road and property damage with an added benefit of a good recharge project. The project is identified as the Horseshoe Draw Project (Project). The subject reach of the Draw begins approximately 1.2 miles upstream of the Paloma Trail wet crossing and stretches southward for an additional mile.
The site has been visited by Karen Riggs, County Engineer, Aubrey Thomas, Project Manager, Water Resources, HilgartWilson Engineering and rancher Jack Ladd whose property the project is located on. Karen and Aubrey identified the primary objectives of the Project area to reduce flood peaks (and therefore damage to roads and property) downstream, reduce and begin healing erosion and soil loss on the watershed, recharge runoff and reduce sediment flows into the San Pedro River.
The Hereford NRCD has identified a much needed project which will, if completed, reduce flooding, erosion and soil loss, road and property damage with an added benefit of a good recharge project. The project is identified as the Horseshoe Draw Project (Project). The subject reach of the Draw begins approximately 1.2 miles upstream of the Paloma Trail wet crossing and stretches southward for an additional mile.
The site has been visited by Karen Riggs, County Engineer, Aubrey Thomas, Project Manager, Water Resources, HilgartWilson Engineering and rancher Jack Ladd whose property the project is located on. Karen and Aubrey identified the primary objectives of the Project area to reduce flood peaks (and therefore damage to roads and property) downstream, reduce and begin healing erosion and soil loss on the watershed, recharge runoff and reduce sediment flows into the San Pedro River.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Send letter to Rodney J. Held, Executive Director for the Arizona Water Protection Fund.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The Arizona Water Protection Fund Director will not know that the Board of Supervisors supports this project.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Mail original letter to:
Rodney J. Held
Executive Director
Arizona Water Protection Fund
3550 N. Central Avenue, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Then email a copy to Ms. Rachel Thomas.
Rodney J. Held
Executive Director
Arizona Water Protection Fund
3550 N. Central Avenue, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Then email a copy to Ms. Rachel Thomas.