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Pocahontas supervisors deny IDALS request to use ditch water for pumped wetland project POC933415C
Summary
IDALS representatives outlined a pumped nutrient-reduction wetland proposal and maintenance responsibilities; county landowners raised drainage concerns and the board unanimously denied IDALS' request to use ditch water for project POC933415C (Reese).
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors on June 30 unanimously denied a request by IDALS representatives to use water from a county drainage ditch for a pumped nutrient-reduction wetland project identified as POC933415C (Reese).
IDALS representatives, including Shane Wulf and Sarah Smith, explained the purpose of pumped nutrient-reduction wetlands and said landowners would be responsible for maintenance under a conservation agreement and that IDALS conducts annual inspections. Landowners in attendance — including Jerry Sobotka, John Sobotka, Troy Stockwell and Brian Hoffman — voiced concerns about how the wetland would affect drainage on their properties.
After discussion, Supervisor Peter Seehusen moved and Supervisor Clarence Siepker seconded a motion to deny IDALS' plan to use water from the drainage ditch for project POC933415C (Reese) "at this time." The motion passed with all supervisors voting aye. The meeting minutes do not record any alternative measures or agreed follow-up actions.
