City worries about water quality in Boulder Rez

December 9, 2009 · Posted by Laura Snider in Environment 
Reinhard Hohensee braves the chilly weather as he jogs along Boulder Reservoir last week | Daily Camera

Reinhard Hohensee braves the chilly weather as he jogs along the Boulder Reservoir last week | Daily Camera

The Boulder Reservoir, which sits northeast of town, stores water that will ultimately make its way into people’s drinking glasses.

But becuase the rez is also used for swimming and motor boating,  city council is becoming more concerned about its water quality.

From the Daily Camera:

Boulder City Council members said water quality and habitat protection need to be the city’s top priority when it comes to the Boulder Reservoir, but they did not propose any restrictions on recreation opportunities at a study session Tuesday.

In a discussion of a new master plan for the Boulder Reservoir, council members expressed concern about maintaining water quality and preventing invasive species from entering the reservoir. …

The existing master plan for the 700-acre property dates back to 1983.

Phase I of the master plan update outlines broad goals, including balancing recreation and water quality, balancing human use and habitat protection, providing quality services and facilities on a tight budget, managing a rising demand for recreational use and managing traffic, access and parking.

Read the full story at DailyCamera.com, or get more information on the update of the area’s master plan at www.boulderrez.org.

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