Stormwater infiltration and recharge resolution
Summary
The county officially backed stormwater capture and grassland restoration to recharge aquifers and protect rivers — the product of a year of regional work with municipalities. It sets up the county to compete for funding, including a candidate stormwater harvesting basin in the Verde Villages.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to adopt; future project funding would come from grants since the flood control budget alone can't cover regional projects.
Everyone who relies on county aquifers, wells, and rivers — plus communities hit by flooding.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA-2026 — September 16, 2026
The county officially backed stormwater capture and grassland restoration to recharge aquifers and protect rivers — the product of a year of regional work with municipalities. It sets up the county to compete for funding, including a candidate stormwater harvesting basin in the Verde Villages.
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