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Council seeks public meeting with water representative after Wohi watershed clarification
Summary
During discussion of a water ordinance, councilors were told the city's water rights list 'Wohi' as the source; members requested a public meeting with Susan Dewitt so constituents can ask watershed-sourcing questions directly.
Councilors reviewed a clarification from the water master about the water ordinance that said Dunes City holds three water use rights that list "Wohi" as the source. The Chair explained that Wohihe (Wohi) water was first diverted through local creeks and Silko's Lake and discussed historical diversions into private systems.
Several council members and audience members requested that Susan Dewitt appear at a future meeting to answer constituents' direct questions about the Wohi watershed and the ordinance's wording. A council member moved to invite Ms. Dewitt to a regular meeting so the public can prepare questions; members agreed to place that item on an upcoming agenda.
Why it matters: the sourcing language in a local water ordinance affects how rights and diversions are described and may affect public understanding of water management. The council asked staff to arrange Ms. Dewitt's appearance for direct public Q&A rather than rely on written interpretations.
