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RCGCD approves $50,000 one-time contribution to UT-BEG to continue San Solomon Springs research
Summary
The board voted 4-0 to contribute $50,000 from the Special Projects fund to UT-BEG to continue study of the San Solomon Springs watershed after a presentation by hydrogeologist Rebecca C. Smyth; board members sought clarification about data comparisons.
The Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District voted unanimously June 20 to contribute $50,000 from its Special Projects fund to UT-BEG to continue a research project in and around the San Solomon Springs watershed.
General Manager Greg Perrin told the board he had conferred with President James Ward and recommended the one-time contribution. Rebecca C. Smyth, identified in the minutes as the presenter and listed as M.A., P.G., Hydrogeologist/Project Manager, summarized the UT-BEG research effort.
Director Ginny Barmore asked about a comment recorded in the minutes that compared Smyth’s data to data assembled by James Beach; Greg Perrin clarified that the two analyses have different focuses—UT-BEG’s work examines geochemical/source questions while Beach’s work addresses different aspects of flow into the Pecos Valley Aquifer and San Solomon Springs. Perrin also confirmed the $50,000 would be a one-time commitment.
Director Ginny Barmore moved to approve the contribution from Special Projects; Director Benjamin Burnham seconded. The motion passed 4-0.
The minutes record the board’s vote and the funding source; the board did not attach additional conditions or a reporting schedule in the minutes.
