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Hayden workshop flags aquifer protection language for stronger treatment and possible ordinance follow-up
Summary
During the June 30 comprehensive-plan workshop, councilmembers and staff discussed strengthening language and potential regulatory tools to protect the local aquifer and stormwater from contamination; staff agreed to consider more robust goal and policy text for the red-line draft.
At the same joint meeting on June 30, several council members and commissioners raised detailed concerns about protecting the Prairie–Hayden aquifer and managing stormwater and potential contamination from development.
Participants noted the aquifer’s regional importance and limitations (participants said parts of the aquifer have limited protective overlying soils) and asked staff to strengthen the comprehensive-plan language that addresses water resources. A speaker suggested more robust goal language…
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