Sustainability in Progress

Come join Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future to learn about water in the Pikes Peak Region at its monthly Sustainability in Progress (SIP) event.

Palmer Land Trust will address progress, challenges and initiatives related to water for agriculture and municipal uses. Free coffee and pastries are provided. There is no need to RSVP.

Water quantity and related agriculture goals from “Looking to Our Future: Pikes Peak Region 2030” include:

• The region utilizes 100% of its reusable water supplies
• Residential water use is at or below 80 gallons per person per day; 80% of commercial and industrial users in the region employ best water management practices.
• Landscaping for each intended use is resource-efficient.
• Through water conservation and efficiencies, sufficient water resources are available to meet agricultural production in the region.
• High-value agricultural land is protected to the maximum extent possible.