DEPARTMENT: Environmental Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Issue Dakota County Water Wise Challenge
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, increasing population growth, continued development, and unpredictable climate patterns are all contributing factors impacting our groundwater resources; and
WHEREAS, after three years of drought conditions, water usage in Dakota County has reached an all-time high, resulting in significant summer-seasonal water usage increases; and
WHEREAS, increased water usage can become a regional, long-term problem if demand for groundwater is consistently higher than aquifer recharge rates; and
WHEREAS, the 2020-2030 Dakota County Groundwater Plan, strategy 2A2, identifies promoting water conservation in cooperation with cities and large water users as a high priority; and
WHEREAS, staff propose a Dakota County Water Wise Challenge (Challenge) where residents will be encouraged to take an online Water Wise Pledge (Pledge) committing to take one or more measurable actions to reduce water usage through their daily habits; and
WHEREAS, cities can participate by promoting the Challenge and encouraging residents to take the Pledge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby issues a Dakota County Water Wise Challenge to be held from May to August 2024; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the city with the most residents to participate in the Water Wise Pledge will receive recognition from the Dakota County Board of Commissioners at the September 24, 2024 County Board meeting.
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