ABOUT DRIP
As a result of the 2002-2003 drought, the City of Grand Junction, Clifton Water District, the Town of Palisade and Ute Water Conservancy District collectively embarked upon the development of a regional Drought Response Plan. The Drought Response Plan (DRP) was designed to provide Governing Boards and City Councils with a set of options to consider when dealing with a prolonged drought event.
One of the key components of the DRP was to initiate a Drought Response Information Project (DRIP) to provide public education through all sources of media on why and how to reduce per capita consumption across all water use classes in the respective service areas.
HOW THE WEST STAYS WATERED
They say the West was won by heroes squaring off at high noon. Single, solitary souls with wills of iron bent on carving their way through the world like the Colorado River through the sandstone of time.
That may be.
But the West was watered through community. Collaboration. The coming together of every single one of us in service of a greater cause. By pooling our collective care and consideration into a deep reserve of resources and knowledge. In the end, every drop is a decision. So, are we going to stand for the Western Slope way of life by working together? Or will we end up as a series of Ghost Towns tied together by dry creek beds? Thirsty as the desert during the hottest part of the day.
The decision is up to you.
MEET THE EXPERTS
The Drought Response Information Project is comprised of multiple entities that meet frequently and regularly to discuss current drought conditions and water supply. The committee ensures that each participating entity is communicating the same message about water supply and water conservation.
