Water Policy Advisory Committee
WPAC Information
The Water Policy Advisory Committee consists of 12 volunteer members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), members must reside within the exterior boundaries of the County.
Membership includes, where practicable:
- A member from a Mutual Domestic Water Consumer’s Association
- A member from a Soil and Water Conservation District
- A member from an Acequia Association
- A member from the Estancia Planning Area
- A member from the Galisteo Planning Area
- A member from the Central Water Planning Area
- A member from the Northern Planning Area
- A member from the Buckman Direct Diversion Board
- The remaining membership will be a balance chosen by the BCC from their respective districts
Committee tasks include the following:
- Make recommendations on water issues to the Board
- Assist the County in addressing proposed aquifer storage and recharge activities and projects
- Explore the concept of a regional water authority
- Make recommendations on drought management
- Recommend updates to the County's ordinances, policies, and plans related to water issues
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