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Aurora parks department outlines drought response as reservoirs sit at 36%
Summary
Parks staff told the Parks, Recreation and Quality of Life Policy Committee that Aurora’s reservoirs are at about 36% storage and described stepped irrigation reductions, smart-controller conversions and turf-replacement plans to cut municipal water use while prioritizing sports fields and high-use areas.
The Parks, Recreation and Quality of Life Policy Committee heard March 26 that Aurora’s parks will shift operations this year to conserve water after staff reported reservoirs at roughly 36% of storage.
Matt Cresbach, manager of Parks Operations, told the committee the department is working closely with Aurora Water on a tiered drought-response plan that relies on three main strategies: expanded staff training and certifications, conversion of legacy irrigation controllers to WeatherTrack smart, ET‑based control, and targeted turf conversions. “We are currently at 36% total storage in our reservoirs,” Cresbach said, framing the urgency behind the plan.
Why it matters: Parks irrigation accounts for a meaningful portion of municipal…
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