Drought and Water Supply Shortage Plan

Summary

The Town of Erie is experiencing drought conditions, with historically low snowpack and high irrigation demand. Staff recommends declaring Stage 2 (Watch) conditions under the Drought and Water Supply Shortage Plan, which will formalize the current voluntary two-day-per-week watering schedule and align messaging with regional partners. This declaration will position Erie to responsibly steward water and manage system resiliency and demand through the 2026 irrigation season. The plan is designed to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the town.

Details

Subject

Drought and Water Supply Shortage Plan

Summary

The Town of Erie is experiencing drought conditions, with historically low snowpack and high irrigation demand. Staff recommends declaring Stage 2 (Watch) conditions under the Drought and Water Supply Shortage Plan, which will formalize the current voluntary two-day-per-week watering schedule and align messaging with regional partners. This declaration will position Erie to responsibly steward water and manage system resiliency and demand through the 2026 irrigation season. The plan is designed to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the town.

Report Date

2026-05-12

Report Type

memorandum

Authoring Body

Town of Erie Staff