About Water & Soil
The Water & Soil Department monitors these resources and apply sound management principles for their use and protection.
Values
- Commitment to the preservation and conservation of natural ecosystems
- High Quality Monitoring
- Focus on service to management and membership
- Honesty, integrity, fairness, trust and respect among all employees
Areas of Responsibility
- Air Quality Monitoring
- Water Quality and Quantity Monitoring
- Project Planning and Review
- Environmental Review of all Management Projects
- Water Rights Administration
- Water Quality Standards monitoring, review and updates as needed
- Hazardous Materials Clean-up
- Water Code Enforcement
- Soil Monitoring and Protection
- Climate Change monitoring and planning
Mission
The mission of the Water & Soil Department is to protect the natural resources of water, soil and air so as to protect the human health and safety as well as maintain a safe and productive ecosystem for terrestrial and aquatic life.