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Clean
Air and Quality Water
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Featured Project: Multiple Benefit Water Projects
Description
The Multiple Benefit Water Projects program, instituted in 1997 by the
Mayor and Council, consists of about 20 current and planned projects,
including:
- Central Avra Valley Storage and Recovery Project
(CAVSARP): Now in its expanded-pilot phase, CAVSARP will ultimately
recharge and recover 60,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water annually
for delivery to the community. When fully operational in 2003, the project
will allow a dramatic reduction in pumping from the central wellfield,
which will reduce the danger of subsidence.
- SWEETWATER WETLANDS:
This wetlands treats backwash water from the city's reclaimed water
filtration plant as its primary purpose. However, the wetlands have
also proven tremendously popular in attracting wildlife and wildlife
watchers. Each year, an estimated 4,500 students and 1,500 general public
tour the facility, and approximately 40,000 birdwatchers come to view
the native and migrating birds.
- SANTA CRUZ RIVER PROJECTS:
A constellation of downtown-area projects is planned for the Santa
Cruz channel. These include a gateway art project, extension of Santa
Cruz River park, the river's restoration of seasonal/continuous flow,
and other project elements involving the Barrio Anita neighborhood and
Davis Bilingual Magnet elementary school.
Key Features
Multiple Benefit Water Projects enhance the livability of our community
by:
- Promoting education
- Promoting recreation
- Restoring habitat
- Recharging and treating water
Partners
Each project has involved collaboration with nearby residents and local
interest groups that serve on project planning committees. Teachers and
students in nearby schools collaborate in developing the educational elements
of the projects. Also, staff from a number of city departments may be
involved (e.g., Tucson Water, Transportation, Parks and Recreation, and
Environmental Management). Finally, staff continues to collaborate with
the University of Arizona and the Arizona Department of Health Services
to improve mosquito control in these projects.
Impact
The Multiple Benefit Water Projects program looks for ways to take traditional,
single purpose water projects and create opportunities for residents to
participate in leisure activities associated with the project and/or learn
from the project.
For more information about Multiple Benefit Water Projects, contact Marie Pearthree,
791-2666, mpearth1@ci.tucson.az.us
Other Projects That Further This Goal:
- Compressed Natural Gas Buses and City Vehicles
- Landfill Methane Gas Collection Systems
- "Energy Star Buildings" Conservation Program
Goal Indicator definition for this project.
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