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Yavapai County supervisors direct staff to pursue Growing Water Smart grant and explore countywide water committee
Summary
At a July 2 study session, Yavapai County supervisors agreed to pursue a Growing Water Smart technical assistance grant and begin forming a county-led water resources group that would convene municipalities, tribes, SIMPO and technical advisors to address groundwater, open space and zoning interactions.
YAVAPAI COUNTY — At a July 2 study session, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors gave staff direction to pursue a Growing Water Smart technical assistance grant of up to $25,000 and to begin work toward forming a county-led forum for water resources and open-space planning.
The discussion centered on a proposed committee that would bring municipal leaders, representatives of unincorporated communities, regional planning (SIMPO), tribal partners and a technical advisory group together to explore data sharing, open-space priorities and zoning updates. County staff and supervisors said the effort could feed into the county’s pending zoning ordinance update and other intergovernmental agreements.
Why it matters: Supervisors framed the plan as a convening and facilitation role rather than a change in statutory authority over…
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