Clean Water - USGS Study
With the growth we are seeing in Sun Valley and the entire Wood River Valley, we are obviously deeply concerned about the supply of clean water in the area. A comprehensive study is underway in cooperation with the US Geological Survey, local governments and private landowners to assess ground and surface water quality and quantity. The goal is to provide local governments with information so they can make informed decisions about land and water resource management.
On March 16, 2006 the Sun Valley City Council voted to participate in a valley-wide study to assess ground and surface water quality and quantity by approving a financial commitment to Phase I of the study. All local governments and several other entities including the Sun Valley Water & Sewer District, Blaine County Citizens for Smart Growth, The Nature Conservancy, and Blaine Soil Conservation District have committed funds to for first phase of the study in cooperation with the USGS. The first phase was completed in late 2007 and the official report from the USGS was issued in December of that year.
I have provided a link below to the official USGS report on Phase One:
The second phase of the study, an evaluation of the ground-water budgets for the Wood River aquifer system was completed in late 2008. The official report on that portion of the study from the USGS was issued in early 2009.
I have provided a link below to the official USGS report on the second phase of the study:
Click here to go to the USGS - Phase II Report
Below are links to the USGS websites that have more information on the upper Big Wood River work plan: