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The City of Sierra Vista and its residents are doing their fair share—and more.   There's a lot to be proud of!

  • According to the Upper San Pedro Partnership, almost 70% of all water active water mitigation efforts in the basin are being done by the City of Sierra Vista (based on the most recent Section 321 Report).   City residents are conserving water in record numbers by using water wise techniques such as frontload washers, low-flow water fixtures and toilets, desert-adapted landscaping, drip irrigation systems and much more.
  • In addition to the individual efforts of its residents, the City recharged 2,200 acre-feet of water in 2006 at the Environmental Operations Park.  During the same year, Fort Huachuca pumped 1159 acre-feet of water, which means that the City recharged almost 2 gallons of water for every gallon pumped by Fort Huachuca.  That's an accomplishment to take pride in!
  • Even though Sierra Vista residents make up 56% of the population in the Sierra Vista Sub-watershed, they only consume 40% of the water being used throughout the basin. When offset by water mitigation, the net impact of City and Fort residents is closer to 20%.
  • The City of Sierra Vista is a founding member and current supporter of the Water Wise Program facilitated by the Cooperative Extension Office at the University of Arizona South.
  • The City of Sierra Vista is a founding member and active current participant in the Upper San Pedro Partnership.

Awards & Recognition

The City of Sierra Vista has been active in water conservation efforts and it shows—the City has earned the following awards pertaining to water conservation and mitigation:

Association of Defense Communities
Leadership Award, Mayor Tom Hessler
(Water Management Initiatives)
2006

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Clean Water Partner for the 21st Century
(Environmental Operations Park)
February 2003

Governor's Pride Award
(Water Conservation, Environmental Operations Park)
November 2002

Governor's Pride Award
(Water Conservation)
November 2001