September 12, 2007--Pikes Peak group looks south for water (Pueblo Chieftain)
Water users in northern El Paso County are finalizing a plan to increase the efficiency of current water delivery systems, but down the road could be looking toward the Lower Arkansas Valley to meet growing water needs. One source could be a Super Ditch - or a land fallowing, water lease management program - proposed by the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District. Before taking that step, however, the Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority is working at getting its own house in order, said Gary Barber, who represents the Pikes Peak group.
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