Drayton
Watershed Improvement District
Our Projects
Drayton WID Priorities, Goals, and Possible Actions
Goal: Farmers in the Drayton WID have secure (legal) access to sufficient water for agricultural uses
Actions:
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(2019) Deep aquifer project - move beyond exploration to develop this as a potential new water source.
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(2019) Pursue additional legal options to move water around - spreading, piping, waterbank transfer
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(2019) Address areas in Water Law that hinder conservation and BMPs (i.e. reliquishment, year-round closures, water use calculations.)
Goal: Agricultural activities in the Drayton WID do not cause water quality standards to be exceeded in surface water or groundwater bodies within the WID area.
Actions:
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(2019) Continue with the ongoing water quality monitoring & response program
Goal: Internal: WID members are aware of and understand the WID’s priority issues and they participate actively in WID planning and implementation of priority actions.
External: Non-agricultural residents in the WID area, other external stakeholders and relevant bodies & agencies are aware of, understand and support the Drayton WID’s priority actions
Actions:
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(2017) Developed a comprehensive plan for Drayton WID
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(2019) Coordinate with Ag Water Board to provide positive stories & correct information about agriculture
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(2019) Public relations....use Family Farmers to dispute information about farming
Goal: Drainage infrastructure and ditches in the Drayton WID are actively and effectively maintatined.
Actions:
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(2019) Develop 5 year plan for drainage
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(2019) Partner with DID #7 to implement drainage improvement and mitigation projects
Goal: Agricultural lands in the Drayton WID are protected from flooding at critical times in the growing season.
Goal: The drayton WID's plans and actions help to protect and enhance water flow processes as well as fish and wildlife habitats in watersheds within the Drayton WID area.
Actions:
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(2019) Habitat - encourage restoration, culvert replacements, buffers, and other practices that
benefit fish habitat.
Goal: The Drayton WID's plans and actions contribute to the recognition, protection and strengthening of the agricultural base in the WID area.
