SJWCD Adopts 2025 Strategic Objectives

2025 Strategic Objectives

The Directors of San Juan Water Conservancy District adopted three 2025 Strategic Objectives. The Strategic Objectives flow from the progress made in 2024, but must address the lawsuit filed by Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District. The 2025 goals are still based on the 2021 Strategic Plan. Action goals are dynamic and revised when needed at SJWCD Work Sessions and Meetings.

Each Director agreed to participate in at least one Objective, but all are encouraged to attend and provide input in any Work Session of interest. Public Work Sessions are for purposes of sharing information and moving research forward. There are not opportunities for public comments or set agendas at a Work Session. Actions may only be approved by the full board at monthly Special or Regular Meetings.

The three SJWCD Strategic Objectives for 2025 are:

Objective One

Redefine the financial partnership for Running Iron Ranch. Defend SJWCD’s water and property rights in the PAWSD litigation. Help PAWSD with debt relief. Consider how the litigation can bring SJWCD and PAWSD to cooperate.

Objective Two

Make the case for a reservoir at Running Iron Ranch by defining feasibility and demand. Continue engineering studies. Move ahead with technical work to understand conditions at the ranch as a reservoir site. Plan for future geotechnical work. Engage a consulting engineer to prioritize the work. Consider existing supply and demand for residential users in areas of SJWCD outside the PAWSD boundaries and other demands for water in Archuleta County. Document results well. Investigate the cost of the reservoir and investigate sources of funding.

Objective Three

Engage with the community, including PAWSD, on a project that advances a common community interest, like planning or wildfire mitigation. Participate in Archuleta County Growing Water Smart efforts. Continue to be visible to the public and contribute to the public’s understanding of water resources. Participate in public presentations with other water entities. Release and promote “Threats to our Water,” video three in the “This is Your Watershed: Upper San Juan River” film series.