Project Manager update: Water is essential for life, and community input is essential for Utilities’ water planning!

As we update our Water Efficiency Plan, it has been so interesting hearing from our community. Incorporating what you think about our precious water resources will be a critical element of our plan development process. As of the end of March, more than 1,000 people have participated through meetings, tabling events, or survey responses to share their thoughts. It overwhelms me with appreciation!

Our goal is to hear diverse voices. That way, we can develop water conservation targets and strategies that are inclusive and grounded in real-world experiences and concerns. I believe it is critical water programs, policies, and projects reflect the needs, aspirations, and values of the people they serve.

Through community engagement we create dialogue and opportunities for shared leadership in addressing our community’s water challenges. Moreover, the updated plan will benefit from collective wisdom and creativity, which can bring innovative solutions. In its Municipal Water Efficiency Plan Guidance Document(External link), the Colorado Water Conservation Board emphasizes the importance of transparency and public input when it comes to planning, noting that “the success of a plan is highly dependent on the public’s participation in conserving water.”

What's next?

Over the coming months, Utilities staff will work with communications experts to compile and evaluate the input we receive from our community. The water conservation goals and strategies included in the 2025 Water Efficiency Plan will be based on several key factors:

• What we heard from our community
• Potential for water savings
• Potential for equitable outcomes
• Cost
• Practicality of putting something into place

Thanks for checking in! This site is a great resource to stay up-to-date. You can also sign up to stay informed(External link), and we will email you when we reach major project milestones.

Take care, and stay water wise out there!

Project Manager Alice Conovitz