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Show February 15 03.qxd 12/7/2021 3:36 PM Page 11 THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume VII Issue IX Page 11 February 15, 2003 WATERSHED cont. from page 1 these consultants as they mapped out the current drinking water, irrigation water, wastewater, and storm water collection systems. The group has met monthly for about a year. Meetings have been open to everyone in the community. Major resource concerns in the Ogden Valley watershed include the three major rivers located in the watershed. Where they were all once prime cold water fisheries, they are now bone dry most of the summer; septic systems and lagoons, which are the only waste disposal method currently used in a watershed that provides the drinking water for Weber County; animal feeding operations that allow manure to flow directly into streams and waterways; and residential development pressures that are stressing the ecological balance as a result of over-fertilization and erosion. Areas of potential improvements include flood prevention; agricultural water management; fish and wildlife development by sustaining in-stream flows; and water quality management by reducing tail water and erosion. Weber County hosted an Ogden River Watershed and Natural Resource Open House on January 14 at Snowcrest Jr. High. Valley residents were able to visit six different booths to obtain information about identified watershed issues that affect Valley streams and rivers, Pineview Reservoir, and, ultimately, Valley residents, visitors, and downstream users. Booth areas were set up to reflect information that had been gathered, and to solicit feedback from the community. The main areas represented included: more plants, followed by reuse of reclaimed wastewater for use as a secondary water supply. Wastewater (Sewer) How should sewage be handled in the future with respect to public heath, water quality, and development issues? The following options were identified: A watershed is the area of land that catches rain and snow, and drains down into to the groundwater or a common waterway, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, or, ultimately, the ocean. Homes, farms, ranches, forests, small towns, big cities and more can make up watersheds. Watersheds come in all shapes and sizes, and their boundaries may cross county, state, and even international borders. Some are millions of square miles; others are just a few acres. Just as creeks drain into rivers, watersheds are nearly always part of a larger watershed. Everything that happens in a Septic Systems Continued use of septic systems in acceptable densities, and areas of use. A study by the Utah Geological Survey (UGS) and Weber County’s three acre minimum per septic system ordinance provide a good starting point. Treatment and Reuse This would include wastewater treatment at one or Animal Shelter Looking for Families to Adopt Pets Export wastewater from Ogden Valley Collect and convey wastewater down Ogden Canyon for treatment at an already established facility. Drinking Water Is your service adequate, and water quality good? Would you like to connect to a larger system? Irrigation Water If you currently use a flood irrigation method, would you be willing to pay more for a pressurized water system? Storm Water Are there any storm drainage problems in the Valley that result in ditch overflows, or pollution and silt build up in waterways? Attendees discuss issues with consultants. What is a watershed? watershed can affect water quality and quantity for area residents and downstream users. In Ogden Valley, you can look around and see the boundaries of our watershed—it runs from the tops of the mountains down into the surrounding valley. The whole area drains into Pineview Reservoir. Much of the water that fills this body every year is from melting snow that fills the streams and recharges the groundwater that seeps into the reservoir. The snowmelt also provides your drinking water as it supplies wells and springs. Our watershed covers approximately 200,000 acres, and is unique in that it is the only watershed in Utah that is completely contained within one county. This gives us an advantage, administratively, in protecting the natural resources contained therein. Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) An NRCS study is about to get underway in the Valley. What are your concerns regarding watershed protection, flood prevention, erosion, sediment control, water supply, water quality, fish and wildlife habitat enhancement, wetlands creation and restoration, and public recreation? Citizens that were unable to attend the Open House are welcome to request the short survey forms for submittal to the Ogden River Watershed Steering Committee. Please call Pamela Mitchell at (801) 791-8812, or email her at pam@ovba.org for more information, or to submit a form. This is Emma, a gorgeous American Staffordshire Terrier mix that is the sweetest thing ever! She is only about 11 months old, and gives all of the staff here at the shelter her “puppy eyes.” She knows a few tricks, and would make the perfect companion for any child, helping to teach responsibility, loyalty, companionship, friendship, trust, etc. We know you won’t be able to resist her charm once you come in and see her. We also have six-week-old Labrador puppies available for adoption. Emma Our adoption price includes everything you will need to take care of your new companion—spay/neuter, microchip, 7-way vaccination, rabies vaccination, health exam, collar and leash, and a goody bag with free samples. The adoption fee is $100.00. You will also receive an adoption gift book which includes coupons worth $180.00 in savings on pet food and supplies. Help us help our orphans. For additional information about the pets, call Ashley at 745-1309. Adopt your next pet from the Ogden City Animal Shelter, 1490 Park Blvd, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. LOCATED IN THE VALLEY - IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE Happy Holidays PRICE REDUCED $40,000 Dick Manley Paul Judd Realtor / Member of Eden Planning Committee 745-6000 Office 430-8100 Cell 391-1800 Manager/ Broker Sales Master/GRI Chairman OVBA COUNTRY ELEGANCE 1.5 acres 4500 sq. ft. 5 BR, 4 1/2 BA. Main floor Master Suite, w/ lots of hardwood. Great buy at just $325,000. Nichole Kester 745-0290. 3790 E 1950 N Nordic Valley $214,900 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Den/office, Deck, AC, on 1 acre. Call Paul Judd 745-6000. MLS# 328840 UNDER CONTRACT 5460 E 2200 N Eden Utah Real Estate Done Right! Nicole Kester Did you know that 62.5% of the homes sold in the Ogden Valley 2002, were sold by real estate agents who live in the Valley? Realtor 745-0290 Call 745-6000 to find out why! 5993 N. 2250 E. Liberty $428,000 4BD, 3 BA, Family room hardwood floors, deck. 5 acres 3200sq.ft. Call Paul Judd 745-6000. MLS#181375 Gary Bingham Member, Eden Planning Committee President, Patio Springs Home Owners Association 388-0607 2.5 acre lot in Green Hills Country Estates Beautiful unobstructed views of the Valley and Snow Basin. Build your dream home! $89,000. Call Nichole Kester 745-0290. 4765 E 3925 N Eden $199,900 637 N 9000 E Huntsville $217,900 4BD, 3 BA, Family room Beautiful show home in immaculate condition. 1914 sq.ft. Call Paul Judd 745-6000. MLS# 335471 3BD, 2 BA, jetted tub in master, Family room / Den, on 2.79 acres. Call Paul Judd 745-6000. MLS# 314640 Liberty 4.73 acres. Flat terrain, secluded yard, horse property. Additional land available. Call Paul Judd 745-6000. $149,900 6.32 Acres MLS# 333889 Huntsville $500,000 Mountain, lake and Valley views. Fully fenced lot, secluded yard. Horse property. Call Paul Judd 745-6000. 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