Imagine Greater Tucson 2010-11 Phase I Community Conversation and Survey Statements Related to Clean and sustainable water resources

1	As energy and water management increase in importance easy access will be important. I bicycle, did the 69 mile El Tour, plan on the 109 for next year, find the network of bike paths a critical plus
2	Accept reality that water is going to be a limiting resource to growth
3	Access to clean, potable water is a basic human right
4	Acknowledging fully our dependence on water as a necessity for survival in Tucson.
5	Add Entertainment venues: Why we don't have a huge water park in the middle of our city I just don't understand.
6	Addressing urban sprawl, water issues, beautification of the city. Worried about the long term sustainability of Tucson.
7	Air and Water Quality and quantity
8	All golf courses should use reclaimed water, and we should not build any more golf courses.
9	Alternative sources of water
10	Am worried about the effects of long-term drought on the region's water supplies and quality of life (not to mention global warming) and know that there is a huge resource of graywater and rain water that could be used on plantings and to generate food for individual families.
11	An oasis of progressive thinking in a sea of conservative denial. Look at water usage, Phoenix vs. Tucson.
12	As a relative newcomer, I found it relatively easy to make meaningful connections in the community. I appreciate the level of involvement that is evident regading local community issues from planning for the future of water, to having adequate bike paths, to politics.
13	Austin Texas is a perfect example of how a areas within the city can be set aside so people have endless access to trails and park areas. Of course they also have water.
14	Because of the region we live in (desert and border) it's necessary to care for our desert, water, and neighbors. Many Tucsonans
15	Because people who walk and ride bikes know that there is water all around for drinks
16	Because we are destroying habitat and tapping our resources to get water and sewage to remote places that should not be occuppied
17	Because we are in the desert water is very important. To have water incorporated in the downtown or Rillito would be great
18	Because we can't. Our water supply is rapidly decreasing
19	Better water management
20	Better water management. More solar.
21	Bigger is not better. In order to protect the natural environment, assure that we have enough water, food, and energy for the people who already live here, we must rethink our attitude toward growth. No more expansion into the desert, no more subsidies for developers. Change the focus to sustainability, and if the community shrinks ... good.
22	Bring native plants back � make the wetlands an asset � community water and recreation paths
23	Cities need water features for a vital downtown and to attract people
24	City owns water
25	Clean air and water
26	Clean air, less polluted water than other places, natural surroundings, natural habitats protected
27	Clean air- having now and for the future, Clean water- for future generations, preserving nature- desert mountains wildlife
28	Climate change will add to the problem
29	Codes are going the way of zero energy. Tucson could step up to the plate and join other progressive municipalities by recognizing we need to do something about energy and water use. Zero energy by 2020! I like the sound of that! It's achievable now!, 2020 is realizable and realistic. Code may require it anyway soon, so TUCSON...get on board!
30	Concern with future allocations
31	Conserve and manage water resources better
32	Control water table and supply issues
33	Cost of water
34	Costs of water and transportation will further divide haves and have nots
35	Create a comprehensive water conservation plan. FINANCE renovations to infrastructure.
36	Dependence on water from Colorado River
37	Dependence upon C.A.P is unrealistic per studies showing less reliability of the Colorado River
38	Develop a comprehensive water use plan
39	Developers are not being held accountable for future water use.
40	Develpop city/county wide water harvesting from streets as well as roofs
41	Does anyone go to the Santa Cruz River 'Park'? It is so desolate. I rarely see walkers or bikers there. When we get big rains in the summer, people come out in droves to the river beds that have significant water in them. San Antonio made the River Walk with a canal system. Indianapolis recently did, too. We can get some of those intelligent, energetic, creative people to come up with a way to do that here with reclaimed water...tourists, restaurants, recreation and other activities that make money and provide quality of life follow water.
42	Don't let mining interests take our ground water.
43	Don't want to become heat island - lack of water and can't support population
44	Drastically reduce water use
45	Drinking water - water is a vital asset, has to be maintained and conserved.
46	Dry River Collective
47	Duh, we live in a desert.
48	Educate newcomers on how to conserve water
49	Empahsis on solar power, dark skies, water conservation, etc. is the right thing to do to protect our environment for future generations
50	Encourage more water conservation
51	Encourage solar energy use and water harvesting more
52	Encourage universal use of graywater and rainwater
53	Environmental concerns are very important to me. Tucson is an environment that alternative energies and conservation are critical for the city to survive. I am happy to see that more and more people in Tucson are starting to understand their impact.
54	Extremes are no too severe but more rainfall would be nice to build up water tables
55	Find more water
56	Focus on water (flowing & ground)
57	Focus on water conservation
58	Fresh water/astronomy
59	From the successful open space bonds to water harvesting and restoring riparian and inner city areas with native vegetation - this is what makes Tucson different from Phoenix and unique and garners tremendous public support
60	Future of water
61	Get real about what it means to live in a water limited environment
62	Get rid of the water department 'extra' fees.
63	Golf Courses use water.
64	Golf courses use lots of water. The rest of us are constantly exhorted to use less water, reuse grey water, and catch and use rain water. Just because a person can afford the water, does not mean they are more entitled to use it. For heaven's sake, we live in the desert!
65	Good public pools would be one way to limit private pools and their water usage
66	Good trends toward water conservation, solar power, backyard and community gardens.
67	Greater use of rainwater
68	Greener right of ways and rain water harvesting
69	Hardy and low maintenance and water when established; perfect segue from city to desert areas
70	Harvesting rainwater, shade planting, solar, etc.
71	Have everyone implement water harvesting practices
72	Health environment needs healthy watersheds
73	Home builders presently use one how water heater per home. My 2000 home requires 11 litres/3 gal of water down the drain before hot water arrives in the master bathroom. An 'In Line' 6 gallon heater would solve this. Solution: Change building code (Tucson and the County) requiring builders to arrange that no hot water tap is more than 3 quarts from hot water. Accomplish this by additional hot water heater, instant heaters, or receive pump. IGT must prepare a presentation to counter professional builder lobby trying to prevent this change in codes.
74	Housing near UA's becoming horrible. go look at another city that let rampant development ruin nearby neighborhoods, then compare to one where those same neighborhoods were 'protectd.' (website awful by the way. i can only see the left of what i write in these boxes). new housing everywhere needs attention to energy and water
75	Human society depends on a functioning fresh water ecosystem
76	I CAN`T AFFORD TO WATER TREES AND I QUIT GROWING GRASS BECAUSE THE RATES ARE SKY HIGH AND I AM ON SS
77	I The views of the mountains, the desert landscape, and even the landscaping of people's homes shows respect for the desert environment, such as an emphasis on water conservation for example.
78	I am concerned where the community may be 20 years from now
79	I am deeply concerned about our attitudes about water--i.e. that water is overallocated in the Colorado River basin and all of that goes toward human use. Our rivers are drying up and with that, our livability. Functioning river systems and aquifers are absolutely essential to community livability: they contribute to flood control; water filtration and cleaning; robust vegetation which in turn supplies oxygen and combats the urban heat island effect; amenity values; wildlife habitat; recreation opportunities; spiritual values; and finally, sense of place. We need to stop talking about the environment (and our desert rivers) as something we can afford to sacrifice.
80	I am sick of developers filling up our foothills with more and more new construction for rich mid westerners to move in and buy and add yet more swimming pools to their back yards when water is so scarce. I am also sick of these rich homeowners bellyaching about bears, snakes, bobcats and lions in their foothill backyards. Just where are these animals supposed to go when their habitats are full of swimming pools???
81	I came to Tucson for work primarily. Our current primary industries are dependent on unsustainable practices such as military and weapons for military. We lose many University students to other cities. We have abundant solar resources. Other states are moving ahead on this. There are technologies available that use less water to create solar so there should be no reason to move forward. We are also leaders in water harvesting and could capitalize on this if the Chamber of Commerce were to include green industry and not just developers and old standards.
82	I don't want Tucson to turn into another Phoenix with its sprawl, lack of respect for the desert and its water concerns.
83	I especially think it is important to keep in mind the more spread out areas outside of city limits where there is less of a culture of water conservation. I grew up in the foothills where I saw a lot of extremely extravagant use of water and I always wished there was some way to curb that.
84	I feel incredibly grateful to live in a place with Tucson's natural beauty--the mountains, the sunsets, the blue, open sky. And we have no hurricanes, mudslides, tornadoes and other natural disasters. We must be concerned about our water use, however.
85	I have chemical sensitivities so it is necessary for me to distill the water I consume. I, also, must wear a mask when I venture out in the city of Tucson.
86	I have often noticed streets flooding during large storms. While periodic flash floods are expected here, it would help to use water harvesting features, such as curb cuts and retention basins, on public properties and new developments to reduce street runoff. The public should also be educated about the benefits of water harvesting on their existing properties.
87	I like the increased effort to use solar power, and to harvest rainwater.
88	I like water
89	I live here.
90	I live in Green Valley, so I know the mines use a huge amount of water, and I know there is some sort of form builders have to fill out to show there will be enough water for the amount of people they are building for. We're taking more out of the aquifer than goes in. Someone with a background in say hydrology should be put in charge and have the authority to say no to builders if their concerns can't be satisfied.
91	I lived through two major droughts in CA, and easily consume <50 gal water per day. It's inconceivable to me that new residential construction doesn't have water harvesting and graywater built in, or that commercial parking lot water harvesting (PCC East, Target Superstore) isn't mandatory.
92	I love that Tucson embraces the desert environment instead of fighting against it the way cities like Phoenix do... I appreciate water harvesting features built into landscapes and the fact that homes and businesses use native plants to landscape instead of unsustainable features like grass and non-native trees. We live in a desert and I love that Tucsonans understand that and appreciate it!
93	I love the desert - no water/rain no desert vegetations or animals
94	I love water to swim
95	I relocated from Phoenix. The water is filthy.
96	I see my own values reflected in efforts to use renewable energy and use less water and I think it makes Tucson more authentic
97	I see this happening in Phoenix area. Schools are adjacent to parks so that there is not a duplication of water resources. Schools can use facilities during school year. I am very worried about water in our desert. I see also that Phoenix area requires large construction projects to have areas for water to drain into the soil. Every apartment , housing project, mall has large green drainage areas to offset the concret paving and buildings.
98	I think it is really important that we take care of our natural resources and I think Pima county with the sustainability plan and experts talking about water harvesting and xeriscaping and things like that are important.
99	I think that with the drought we are in, the city of Tucson should have a rule/law for businesses: New business parking lots have to have xeroscaped landscapes to help prevent flooding and to help reduce/eliminate plant water bills.
100	I think we should limit water useage by not allowing certain trees & shrubs(and GRASS!) We should stay with indiginous plantings. Golf courses must only use reclaimed, non-potable water.
101	I want to ensure that there will be green space in the future and to preserve water and land resources
102	I want to live here and the availability of water is the limiting factor to living in the Southwest in coming decades.
103	I want to see every person making small sacrifices to save the desert. Using less water, volunteering to help pull invasive species, carpooling and driving less etc.
104	I was born in the Old Pueblo and feared growth for a long time. But growth didn't change the essence of Tucson's heart and that is important to me. Casual dress is almost always acceptable. low lights for the observatories has been maintained and growth has been controlled by water availability.
105	I was raised here - we are in denial about the need for more sophisticated and comrehensive water harvesting. The county has made progress toward biologic and cultural preservation but their is not sufficient emphasis on complimenting riparian protection & restoration or connectivity throughout the other jurisdictions, including Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, etc.
106	I will never feel that there will be sustainability or security as long as a significant amount of water is reserved for the environment. The shallow groundwater dependent ecosystems and surface waters need to help corridors to thrive. I would rather move away, change, or not contribute negatively community if it claims that there is plenty of water just because there is a deep aquifer. If the environment does not have access then it feels insecure to live there and unethical to me. The cost to the environment needs to be factored in.
107	I work for watershed management group, which is thriving in tucson, as is water harvesting in general. So much community interest/support for these causes.
108	I work in the field of water quality
109	I would change it so Marana could have its own wastwater facility
110	I would change the community/region to more sustainable widespread practices such as rain water harvesting, solar energy, public transportation, local food production, etc.
111	I would change the mindset of planners committed to development without considering sustainability (water resources), natural beauty, and the fragile Sonoran ecosystem.
112	I would freeze the boundaries of the Tucson active water management area and issue no further development permits.
113	I would like all levels of government to support and promote water conservation so that we can be more self sustainging.self sustainable
114	I would like there to be more efforts toward sustainability. Water harvesting, trees planted in trenches along roads where rainwater can run off the street, water the trees and reenter the ground water system. More use of solar energy.
115	I would like to see all new development required to incorporate things like water harvesting and energy efficiency
116	I would like to see more incentives and support of rainwater harvesting, both on a household and community level. I think public buildings should all incorporate rainwater harvesting as a means of providing water to outside plantings. I would like to see people connect with both energy saving and rainwater harvesting as a community ethic.
117	I would love to see where the city of Tucson gives back to its citizens for reducing their energy costs, water usage by investing in this type of infrastructure. I am concerned about the constant growth I see and the limited water resource availability. Will we even exist in 50 more years?
118	I would make Tucson the example community that it should be in how to be sustainable in a water deprived area.
119	I would raise the cost of water bills substantially, and deny new development the opportunity to draw down the water tables with well.
120	I would very much like to see PAG and RTA morph into regional elected government with authority to control and direct growth with well planned transportation, water and sewer networked systems. This largely uncontrolled and haphazard development we have now is going to turn us into another Phoenix or LA. Now is our chance to change this.
121	I'd like to see the region's approach to water-supply, especially change that we need to be more realistic about our future and the limits on water consumption in terms of population growth
122	I'm concerned about our long-term future, for our children and future generations. You can't have a successful, thriving community without sufficient and affordable water.
123	I'm concerned about water usage. It seems like there should be calculations that show average usage per household, golf course, etc. Then based on this information you can determine at what point we can no longer sustain the growth. Right now I don't believe this is even looked at when large builders come in, scrape a huge area of land and mass build. We also need to review what types of businesses move into the area. In Phoenix and Albuquerque there are huge semi-conductor plants. They bring in jobs, but they also use a huge amount of ground water that we can't afford to lose. This needs to be prohibited.
124	If I could, I would improve the quality of the air and water.
125	If lake mEAD KEEPS DROPPING, AND THE RAINFALL IN THE cOLORADO bASIN CONTINUES TO DECLINE, they say we will be out of water by 2021. Seems like the answer is to not invite more folks to live here. Our motto could be: Come, spend money, then go home. Probably can't be done, but if the population continues to grow, we will become a waterless ghost town like Pearce and Helvetia.
126	If the public water supply was cleaner and tasted better we would have less of an impact with plastic bottles
127	If we don't stop agricultural and mining usage of water (basically mining water), we're screwed. Agriculture and mining now use 80%+ of water in this area, and if we'd just stop the most stupid usage (pasture, cotton, pecans, and copper mining), we'd have enough water, despite the drought.
128	If we have grown beyond our water means, it will lead to water restrictions
129	If we went to war for oil, would we go to war for water?
130	Impact other systems in addition to our own, i.e. the Colorado River
131	Important to wildlife and ecosystems
132	Improve Water Conservation
133	Improve waste water treatment
134	Improve water conservation efforts
135	Improve water conservation policies
136	Improve water resources
137	Improve water security for the environment
138	Improved long-term water planning
139	In order to preserve the beautiful environment, we need to take care of the ecosystem here. This means responsible use of water, better urban planning/less sprawl, solar energy, etc.
140	Incentives and encouragement to harvest rain water and grey water.
141	Increase awareness in water consumption
142	Increase awareness of need for water, biologic & cultural conservation
143	Increase efforts to reduce net water consumption and reduce runoff
144	Increase emphasis on saving water and using solar
145	Increase green education on solar and water
146	Increase water conservation and native edible green space
147	Increased rainwater harvesting on all levels
148	Infrastrucutre (streets, water, tansportation, etc)
149	Input because we are expecting and future water crisis
150	Intensify education on consumption issues: water, driving, air quality.
151	It is a valuable and limited resource that needs to be managed
152	It is beyond my understanding that it is ok for the City to have a dry dead river and irrigated golf courses. So only the rich are allowed to enjoy lushness and water.
153	It is concerning to see so many golf courses and high water usage landscapes when we have a finite amount of water available.
154	It is important to me to live in a way that helps conserve our precious natural resources. I would like to see the city stress recycling at a business and home level as well as highly encouraging water conservation. New buildings should be required to be built using strict water and energy conservation standards. After all, we are living in the desert!
155	It is unsustatinable to live in the desert southwest, especially in a growing urban area like Tucson, without conserving precious water.
156	It is very important for a city to be a self sufficient and reliable as possible. Fortunately, this goes in line with sustainabilty. Tucson can take particular advantage of the sun's energy and water harvesting can improve groundwater recharge, reduce our need for imported water, and improve the soils by using 'cleaner' rain water rather than salty ground/imported water for landscape uses.
157	It makes it very hard to grow fruit and vegetables or have enough water for a family when water rates go up substantially for usage over a defined limit. If water is to be allocated by the usage of tiered rates it should be based on family size and benifical use not on a per mter basis.
158	It really sets us apart from other cities and towns. In fact, it's made me more aware of environmental issues -- when visiting towns with grass lawns, I think of the expense and waste of watering and maintaining them.
159	It's importance is obvious. We, I, need water to live. Tucson's dependence on the dwindling waters of the Colorado River is absurd. While we've only been receiving an average of 10 inches a year for the past 10 or so, we've done nothing to make that water work for us. Water harvesting, both passive (earth works) and active (household cisterns) can drastically reduce, if not one day completely erase our need for water from other states. Water policy such as limiting golf courses, eradicating fountains and lawns, financial incentives for low use fixtures, and 'no water' days like they have in many states, are a start. This is also environmentally important and the environment is important to me.
160	It's our children's future and it's our present � example: mines use of water
161	It's our life-breath: clean air and clean water
162	It's precious
163	It's the only thing that will make living here in the future feasible. Those of us who love the desert will be happy to live with water restrictions.
164	Lack of any type of surface water
165	Lack of attention to water situations & alternatives
166	Lack of clear water policy (this could be number 1 or 2 above as well)
167	Lack of leadership to take a strong stand on water supply and plans for the future will affect the environment and future of Pima County
168	Lack of social services: We have a large transient population - people need resources in order to be helped. Our parks are a good example. Water management: we are a desert and I see many, many golf courses. Need I say more?
169	Larger scale adoption of rainwater harvesting etc
170	Learn to live with a limited water supply
171	Less growth due to water situation
172	Less wastage of water etc.
173	Limit on water consumption
174	Limit water consumption
175	Limited resources; we need water to maintain our quality of life
176	Local water dependency only with rising aquifer
177	Long-term sustainability
178	Lot of headaches when dealing with permits. It really should not take 5 permits at multiple windows to do 1 project. Very inefficient and in times of budget short falls it's also very inefficient both for the tax payer and the person seeking a permit. As for codes, why is it so difficult to embrace water conservation measures such as waterless urinals? These are a no brainer except that Tucson is 15-20 years behind the curve, let's get progressive.
179	Lower water use--disallow green grass in front of buildings
180	Maintain the enjoyment of flowing water
181	Make water management more sustainable
182	Many great people in our community who care about the environment and are working hard on conservation efforts: buffle grass, water conservation, etc.
183	Maybe a new county manager would get the county commissioners to raise sewer rates and fix the utilities infrastructure, instead of tring to merge with Tucson water and use their money.
184	Maybe we can better harness the monsoon water
185	Mine (Rosemont)- damage to land, water, air, not as much local economic development
186	More concern for water needs
187	More conservation of water- no lawns
188	More controls on water waste.
189	More decisions in metro area like Tucson Water footprint � conscious decision of where to grow and not grow
190	More dialogue between government and neighborhoods. Healthier neighborhoods with each receiving equal shares of the government resources in all areas and streets, schools, lighting, transportation, water, development etc.
191	More emphasis on water conservation
192	More focus on water coservation
193	More institutional support/resources for conservation (water, land, traditions, etc.)
194	More opportunity for water recharge (pervious surfaces)
195	More runner friendly... more water fountains
196	More stringent water regulation
197	More water allocated to environment
198	More water conservation
199	More water dedicated to the environment
200	More water harvesting & native trees
201	More water or water fountains for others to drink
202	More water parks besides Breakers
203	More water saving measures.
204	Mountains
205	Native plants , water harvesting
206	Nature and urban life will change unless we figure out how to manage and maintain water - it's the future
207	Need a regional water use plan
208	Need more diverse industries; more knowledge based and high value industries; more sustainable industry as opposed to housing, mining, tourism, agriculture based on water.
209	Need more water
210	Need to ensure future water supply for city/region
211	Need to face the facts about the available, sustainable water supply
212	Need water for everything
213	Need water source solution
214	No water for golf courses
215	No water is left in our rivers!
216	Non-profits, personal choices, economic incentives, water-saving, etc. We need to build a community that is able to live off of the local natural resources, limit outside commodities, and limit waste/pollution. We are far from it, but there are many people making a strong effort.
217	Not enough awareness of local food needs and water use issues
218	Not enough water
219	Once the desert and water are gone, they cannot be replaced. We must protect these from both natural and economic invaders.
220	One of the only water / riparian areas w/ year round water
221	One that is heavily bent to my likes - environment and landscape. So that means a system that relies on alt modes where you can enjoy the environment: specifically walkability, bicycles, and the streetcar. (must be complemented with desert landscaping, water harvesting, etc)
222	Open space, desert, love the outdoors & want us to remain smaller with alot of open space besides there is not enough water to support a larger population
223	Our approach to the 'water issue'. We need to get serious about water supply, drought, climate change, the real cost of water, and conservation issues.
224	Our city has a relatively clean environment, and I like that we are improving bicycle lanes and public transportation to keep it that way. I like the focus on solar energy and water conservation.
225	Our focus on renewable energy, water conservation and reclamation and our focus on local agriculture, etc. Having an organization like Sustainable Tucson focusing these issues is great. The newly formed 'Green Chamber' is making a difference in the business arena as well.
226	Our ground water is threatened by the pending Rosemont Mine. People who live here should have a say in how the precious water is used. Don't line the pockets of mining interests, most of which are not even American companies.
227	Our groundwater is a very finite resource and the future of CAP water as a dependable resource is not assured--being totally dependent upon Nature, which is being affected by climate change.
228	Our presence in the desert (as western Americans) is not particularly sustainable. It seems obvious to me that we need to be careful with our water (pumped and borrowed) and harvest our most plentiful resource (sun).
229	Our very survival is dependent on water, it is not a luxury
230	Our watershed supplies 20% of the water of the Tucson region
231	Outlaw water gulping projects
232	Over population, land use, water use
233	Over use of water
234	Parks in Tucson have grass (it's expensive) place to play for kids, soccer. Grass uses water - precious resources, in Oro Valley hiking
235	Peaple need to curb their water usage, because it is a finite resource.
236	People are somewhat water conscious
237	People don't know the trade-offs
238	Per the idea about development planning - we need to maintain our sense of alliance with our natural environment. We need to incorporate more solar power and water harvesting, and gray water projects at commercial scale as well as residential scale. These need to become integrated in both new and remodel development.
239	Plain concrete is too plain, we should harvest rain fall to nourish native vegetation and replenish our water table
240	Plan with water in mind - die without it
241	Plant only local, low-water plants in any park or lot
242	Please strengthen the protections for our desert, mountains, open spaces, skyline, air, water, land.
243	Poor water conservation
244	Poorly planned & over-development: destroys the natural beauty people come to the area for in the first place; overtaxes the water supply; contributes to congestion; causes a glut in the supply
245	Prefer infill and neighbourhood based projects to large developments that eat up more desert land and are not sustainable with our natural resources (i.e. water)
246	Preserve natural resources (water, open spaces)
247	Promote rainwater havesting on streetscapes
248	Protection of our water
249	Provide more incentives to users such as subsidies for car pooling increase parking costs in downtown areas, and clean burning fuels. provide more incentives for recycling and use of water.
250	Public solar panels and water harvesting
251	Put reclaimed water into the Santa Cruz River
252	QUIT RAISING OUR WATER RATES
253	Rain water harvesting
254	Rainwater harvesting helps diminish flooding and promotes use of native vegetation on our streets.
255	Reclaimed water seems to over be available to the golf courses and the very wealthy neighborhoods. An effort should be made to make it available to everyone possible through the development review process.
256	Recognize that CAP water will not be here forever and limit new development, especially new golf courses and other water-intensive development
257	Recognize water as a limited resource in the desert
258	Require water table levels improved
259	Residential greywater ordinance
260	Restore the historic aquifer
261	Restored river / wash systems � not trash dumps � dedicating water to environmental purposes � no water in Tucson basin
262	Riparian areas are important, water recharge zones
263	Secure water for the environment
264	Seems taking water from the Colorado River in not rightfully ours when we are not practicing conservation. Tucson water is in the business of selling water, not conserving
265	Seems that the county and the city have different agendas. We need professional regional planning when it comes to development, infrastrucure, water, etc. Rio Nuevo a mess, TCC a mess, water planning and development not done well or imaginatively.
266	Shift to 100% solar and increase rainwater harvesting
267	Smart long Range planning is necesary. The money behind developers has driven groth here for decades..not smart planning..There is only so much water available here..the size and nature of the population should be planned to fit the long term picture.
268	So much could be done to make Tucson a model. We currently seem to have no foresight when it comes to use of resources. Our recycling is spotty and limited. Our public transportation is lacking. Our use of green energy is practically non-existent. Our water use is outrageous. There is so much potential and we've barely scratched the surface.
269	Solar Energy and Water Conservation
270	Solar and alternative energy is of the utmost importance. I'd like to see all new buildings and home built with photovoltaic cells, solar water, etc. This needs to be a mandate in building permits.
271	Some new comers to Tucson do not understand the importance of water or that this region was once part of Mexico. They don't understand or appreciate the native Tohono O'odham people or the interesting history of the Yoeme (Yaquis.) There is no appreciation for older architecture and there is sometime sacrifice of long term environmental degradation for perceived short term economic benefit.
272	Stop issuing faucets to developers like there is no tomorrow. There needs to be a limit to future development in Tucson. There is simply not enough water
273	Stop the bickering and let's create a cohesive community based water resource service plan that allows local governments to cooperate with each other on this issue and plan growth together.
274	Stormwater Infrastructure
275	Support and educate developoment of water and sun harvesting
276	Sustainable water management � growth issues
277	Tap water
278	The City's water utility should not expand unless annexation is a condition
279	The County appears to being doing a 'bait and switch' with the voters regarding the priority of the RTA projects. This makes all government look bad and it adds to inter-governmental hostilities. This is why there should never be a 'regional water authority' which the County would similarly want to manipulate to serve its own needs and not those of the people who live here.
280	The Santa Rita Mountains are special to the world because of the wildlife, birds and insects that rely on the area. The mine will be a catastophy beyond measure. It will ruin the buety of the area and deplete Tucson of its water supply. Once that is gone we all might as well leave.
281	The attitude on water use
282	The coming age of fossil fuel scarcity/high cost will affect our food supplies and the ready availability of all other goods upon which we rely. We are a very food-insecure area. We need to encourage and support a huge increase in food farming in this region if we want to be able to feed ourselves in the future. We will need to prioritize water usage for food crops. This requires a good lead time of advance planning in order to be food secure before hard times set in. This idea applies to other goods besides food. We need to encourage and support local business and manufacturing of essential goods instead of relying on the import of most of our goods from long distances and other countries. We need to begin planning for relocalization NOW, while there is still time.
283	The coming shortage of water needs to be addressed
284	The community's interest in water and growth issues
285	The current rates do not come near covering the actual cost of getting potable water to us, and new development is being permitted water privilege which endangers agriculture, residences, and natural environments all over the state.
286	The desert is beautiful and precious. We appreciate scarcity of water, living with heat and making it all work. Our ecosysyem is wquite unique and mystical.
287	The deteriorating environment--i.e., the pending water shortage, the sometimes poor air quality
288	The flooding in the streets when it rains is dangerous and a waste of water that could be collected and put to better use, and better roads would mean safer conditions for those who have to drive a lot.
289	The groundwater is being used at an astronomical rate. I would like to know that we as a community are doing EVERYTHING in our power to preserve and conserve it.
290	The insatiable consumption of fossil fuels by this culture is tantamount to the survival of humanity and many other species. We have vast solar energy resources, we should be putting our energy into reaping those resources. Water harvesting should also be high on our list of priorities. Our use of CAP water is destroying the Colorado river and the sea of Cortez.
291	The level of awareness of our lack of water
292	The most important thing is water; can't have life without it
293	The preserved mountain hills and tops add to magnificience of the greater Tucson area. Also, the water consciousness starting with diversification of sources, conservation efforts by Tucson Water and Water Reclamation and biosolids recycling efforts by Pima County.
294	The tap water doesn't taste safe. many people ive spoken with feel the same. we should feel carefree drinking our water. an all around better water awareness, from drinking to using, would be the best for our community.
295	The tiered water rates
296	The two waste water treatment facilities along the I-10 corridor send a distinct message to visitors and residents alike - we like our foul odors. These plants would be unacceptable in other urban areas of the country.
297	The use of our precious water and a better means to recycle trash; are both important to me.
298	The use of reclaimed water shoudl be more widespread
299	The water availability.
300	The water is yellow in Tucson - undrinkable
301	The water resources the City has amassed over the past many decades should be for the benefit of the City of Tucson and Tucson Water's customers
302	The water supply will eventually fall short of demand if the city continues to grow. Traffic congestion will worsen, and air quality will deteriorate.
303	The water table is dropping
304	There are many ways in which Tucson makes strides beyond what other cities do with respect to water but I find those efforts not good enough with respect to the desert environment we live in. There should be much, much more effort and awareness around water issues. I'm rather appalled at the number of swimming pools alone and that's a rather smallish issue. If there were more public pools available there might be less private ones built. If water prices were significantly higher and I mean significantly higher for people that use gross amounts of water that might help as many people are less environmentally conscious as they are wallet conscious. I wish it weren't so but unfortunately some people won't reduce unless encouraged to do so.
305	There is a lack of education on the water situation and a lack of communication on water use habits
306	There is an importance for good water harvesting
307	There is not enough water to sustain 1 million people naturally in Tucson. Instead we import our water from the CAP and pump it from increasing depths in the ground. In order to get Tucson on a path towards independence, we need to find ways to better recycle, treat and use our precious water.
308	There needs to be better cooperation between municipalities regarding water
309	There should be incentives and grants to fill in the blanks in neighborhoods. In the neighbor that I grew up in there are now many empty lots. Empty lots drive down property values and chase families and their spendable incomes out of neighborhoods causing blight. We need an urban plan that would reduced the continued building in new areas on the outer edged of the valley. The new master plan should be designed to encourage the repopulation of neighbors. Encourage the cleanup of Tucson. Tucson is filled with trash, broken down cars, homes in poor repair, weeds, poor street lighting. It appears that there is little or no uniformity in the design of buildings or neighborhoods. Much more needs to be done to save water and harness solar energy uniformly among business and homes is a must. The city has the appearance of a hodge podge that nobody has give much thought about. It is as if there has never been the development of a comprehensive, careful, considerate plan for our city.
310	They are really an eyesore. . . why can't we work together to install rainwater harvesting basins - play areas for kids. Make the lots beautiful.
311	This is a desert and not every sprawling private community needs a golf course, nor is there water to sustain such extravagance! In my view, it is a game that uses resources that are precious in this climate wastefully and is a game of exculsivity and not inclusivity. The continual building of new housing does not seem to keep in mind the limited water resources with which we live.
312	This is the DESERT! Why is so much water being wasted on grass that doesn't belong here???
313	This one should be obvious - it's a desert and we rely heavily on ground water
314	This town receives six trillion horsepower a day from the sun, and this city should be the leader in this field. Tucson Water could pump water uphill to a reservoir during the day via solar pumps, and at night release the stored energy to turn generators. In peak season, or in an emergency, this non potable water could be made ready for use. Or a recreational lake could be credited for terminal storage.
315	Tie all future development to paying for its own water and services
316	Toss up between: Social services and Water management
317	Trade-off - water supporting agriculture or urban development
318	Tucson had flowing water - needs to turn it around
319	Tucson has been sprawling for decades. Its lack of long range planning has given birth to competitive outlying communities that are upstaging and undermining Tucson's infrastructure needs. Oro Valley will soon become the cultural destination because of its tight planning and growth controls. Marana will suck the area dry of water with its lack of restricted growth.
320	Tucson ignores our dwindling water supply, and instead continues to welcome housing developments (temporarily halted due to the economic conditions) that will exacerbate the shortage. As with so many other local problems, Tucson prefers to pretend that this problem does not exist.
321	Tucson is a desert town. We do not need more golf courses or swimming pools in every backyard. We had water in the Santa Cruz River and now there is none. The developers get as many faucets as they ask for regardless of who will be penalized later
322	Tucson is a desert, but we could make our water last longer if we conserved it by pricing it accordingly.
323	Tucson is an ugly city and soon the available water resources will make increasing the population a suidical, short-term plan.
324	Tucson will not be able to exist in global warming without a drastic change in water use.
325	Tucson's environmental natural capital has as its foundation an aquifer that supports local species diversity and health
326	Tucson's fragile relationship with nature is far from sustainable, there is too little recycling and conservation and far too much waste and destruction of our fragile ecosystem - Water conservation for example needs to be better implemented and supported through tax incentives and other measures
327	Uncontrolled development destroys the desert and obscures the mountains. It uses more water than we have. And it does nothing to create permanent jobs.
328	Unique plants and surface waterways
329	Unregulated growth is putting our region at risk. We have a limited amount of water, we don't appropriately utilize solar power, and many of the decisions made by regional leaders are not sustainable.
330	Use Grey water where ever we can.
331	Use low water native-type plants � no sales of high water use plants
332	Want to increase sustainability of our city into the future; study water issues
333	Water
334	Water - so we can enjoy life here in the future
335	Water = related to sustainability
336	Water Policy and Use
337	Water and city management
338	Water and energy will drop our growth if we don't plan in a different way
339	Water and transportation are needed to maintain quality of life
340	Water and wastewater
341	Water availability is a critical issue that affects every aspect of the community, from the survival of species to the pace of development. The ground water situation is dire, but there is little community awareness efforts from maintstream sources (news outlets, billboards, etc.)
342	Water availability long term (sustainability)
343	Water conservation
344	Water conservation and solar energy production
345	Water conservation for all, but especially those who move to Tucson from water friendly places.
346	Water conservation in building codes
347	Water conservation/local food sourcing
348	Water costs too much here
349	Water depletion, rivers that are dry that shouldn't be
350	Water determines our ability to remain living here
351	Water harvesting
352	Water in the rivers
353	Water is a necessary resource to support everyday life. In the Tucson region this resource is very limited and should be conserved in every way possible.
354	Water is a scarce and vital resource for Tucson, its overuse can lead to a disastrous problem
355	Water is precious resource and it's great that the city is making efforts to replenish aquifers.
356	Water is the key to the desert environment because it is a limited resource
357	Water is the one thing that will kill this city in the long run. If we cannot use less fresh water and use more reclaimed water, we will draw the aquifer down to levels that are not sustainable. One bad long term drought, and this city is in trouble.
358	Water is what has drawn every culture to this valley. The earliest Native Americans, the Spanish, and Anglo cultures all settled here because of water. Putting in a 'Riverwalk' like San Antonio would be an inexpensive way to re-develop downtown without using taxpayer money.
359	Water issues.
360	Water laws
361	Water management
362	Water over consumption
363	Water planning � it's a desert � all out efforts
364	Water policy
365	Water quality affects/compromises health. It's a huge problem
366	Water quality/light pollution
367	Water rates
368	Water rationing
369	Water resource awareness
370	Water resources are fragile
371	Water runs too long from faucets
372	Water security for environment
373	Water sports
374	Water supply
375	Water topics
376	Water usage
377	Water use (4. Education, 5. Crime, 6. Illegal Immigration)
378	Water use - recharged vs. sewers
379	Water use and growth
380	Water use and source
381	Water use awareness/ conservation
382	Water use � sustainable and effective use
383	Water wars (drinking/effluent)
384	Water wars- need a more regional plan that takes others' needs into consideration
385	Water will create infill footprint policies
386	Water!
387	Water, especially here, in a scarce resource. We do not have many more years to figure out ways to sustainably live in Tucson.
388	Water, snow, hiking with dogs,
389	Water- no local control
390	Water/Utility Use
391	Water/environment conservation
392	We are all one social and economic unit, the artificial jurisdictional boundarys are both the result of, and continue, us vs. them arguments. When Lake Mead runs dry...we are all in a heap of trouble if we don't have the answer to the following two questions: What is the reason for Tucson to exist? and why do we want to be hear? These are not rehtorical questions, archaeologists love to sift through the desert sands to research ancient cultures, becuase the desert perserves the remains...and there are plenty of them!
393	We are already bringing in water and we are still growing
394	We are drawing down our water resources
395	We are rapidly depleting our aquifer and committing ourselves to an unsustainable future by allowing unmanageable growth. We need to capitalize on our natural solar resource by becoming the center of solar energy in the United States, as well as conserving our water through drastic measures such as required grey water systems, water harvesting and reduction of water use by entities such as golf courses and resorts.
396	We are running out of water
397	We are still using way too much water and encouraging growth. There is not enough water to grow. We must be sustainable without growth
398	We are too spread out. Development needs to be more dense and we need more smart infill to improve sustainability - less water use, less air pollution, more preserved natural land
399	We can't continue to over-use natural resources (e.g. water, energy & desert ecology) without facing a future economic and environmental crisis.
400	We could easily jumpstart our transition to a community that supports environmental health by charging more realistically for these nonrenewable resources. Water rates in particular should be higher and much more steeply tiered.
401	We grow little food. Have little access to water. We have to drive everywhere. The mass transit sytem is lacking. We harvest very little storm water. We manufacture very little compared to other cities of this size.
402	We have a limited supply of water here and we cannot continue to g row without bounds
403	We have a limited water supply
404	We have lots of sun and not enough water. we should take advantage of the first and save as much as we can of the second.
405	We have some water pollution issues as well - we need to keep our ground water safe to drink
406	We have to be careful with our resources, especially water.
407	We have very limited resources in Tucson, especially water and transportation. Sustainable actions will determine not only what kind of future we have, but if we have a future at all
408	We have water issues - water is not managed as well as it should be
409	We just need to do more for our own sustainability and brad has written the exhaustive authority on rainwater harvesting. we all need to rein in the suburban sprawl and focus on creating a high density downtown with lots of residential spaces and more parking esp. on 4th ave.
410	We live in a desert and must conserve water. Home development should be reduced until we are sustainable
411	We live in a desert with limited water access. We waste water enormously
412	We live in a desert!!! Where is all of this water coming from? and who/what are we stealing it from?!? I would like to see incentives for conserving water and sanctions on how much water can be used and for what. We need to be able to supply our own water demand without taking it from somewhere else.
413	We live in a desert, use groundwater, get very little rainfall and people think that water is unlimited. Need to change that way of thinking really fast.
414	We live in a desert, yet many Tucsonans behave like they're still in the Midwest. I worry that we'll run out of time to take the necessary steps to conserve and preserve our water supply. The CAP won't run forever, given our rising temperatures all the way from the Rockies to Yuma.
415	We need to be realistic that we live in a desert with limited water and otherwise live in a sustainable manner
416	We need to be very concerned about water sources.
417	We need to find more ways to save water. No more pools in peoples backyards.
418	We need to increase our water security by conservation, harvesting, and reuse, or our community will become unliveable.
419	We need to pay more for water so that more people will conserve.
420	We need to preserve our natural Arizona environment. Water is a high priority in seeking ways to obtain and preserve it
421	We need to remember we live in a desert. We are using water, squandering water, as if it were going to run for ever.
422	We need to start seriously harvesting rainwater at all levels. Many residences have it. Some businesses have done it. We need to put deliberate holes and retention basins in our hard scape and/or replace it with permeable hardscape. This needs to be done to reduce runoff.
423	We running out of water
424	We seem to think that here, even in a desert, that water is an endless commodity. As a comminity, we need to embrace conservation so we can preserve this town and the surrounding environment. By promoting reduce/reuse/recycle/rebuild we can conserve this precious resource. We also need to further explore alternative energy to support our metropolis, including solar, wind and even nuclear power.
425	We should be leading the world in solar innovation and water conservation.
426	We should develop on existing farm land because it will reduce water consumption
427	We should have more community gardens specifically serving poor neighborhoods. With climate change, food security (and water conservation) will become paramount.
428	We should improve solar development as well as conservation of water.
429	We want to have some more water fountains for us to drink
430	We waste immense volumes of water, and do not fully take advantage of our solar and wind energy resources. Things are changing, including perceptions. Keep on supporting, and mostly educating the community. There is no other way...resources are finite.
431	We'll need it as the water runs out due to Climate Destabilization cutting down the flow from the Colorado.
432	We're affecting others (example, and mansion on an open trail, water usage) - responsibility
433	We're in the desert - water use is important (if not the most important thing)
434	We're no Portland or Vancouver, but maybe we could be some day? There are people who want to save this place-water, air, solar.
435	We're running out of water and I don't want to have to leave.
436	What can I say? It should be self-evident. This is especially important because of water issues, which are only going to get worse.
437	What's with sending water clear out Valencia? Why are we not building within instead of sprawling out every where. And why are we building more than we have buyers for. It not only destroys our beautiful desert, it hurts existing homeowners who are trying to sell. Why are there no connecting highways instead of all this street traffic!!!
438	When relocation people look at water, schools, parks, and employment
439	While there is great resistance to treating water and reclamation of it, I would like to this be more developed. Water is precious here. Learning ways to restore or minimize the waste of water, also is very important. Finding a better means to recycle more items thrown in the trash also would be to our advantage. Japan and Sweden have great recycling programs; we could take some lessons from their processes and make this great resource too.
440	Why hasn't this been done? We live in the desert!
441	Wildlife and vegetation are at risk
442	Wiser water usage
443	Without clear leadership, COT makes poor decisions costing taxpayers financially and little improvements (e.g. downtown revitalization) are completed. Lack of regional leadership and cooperation to deal with regional issues particularly water.
444	Work towards resolving our area water needs
445	Working in this local economy has always been tough, and with the trends in climate, water, petroleum and food costs we must become very innovative to continue to work and live here. We must work to invest in ourselves, keep our investments in Tucson, and be wise about who we invite to invest in us from the outside. Mining is the wrong long-term model; cultural tourism and center for innovation is right.
446	Working on rainwater harvesting, grey water, lowering our waste of resources (less down the drains, less use, more efficient delivery & use of power sources too)
447	Worry over water resources Like to hike, bike, etc. and want to retain a desert environment in which to do so
448	Would like to see more earth works, cisterns and other rain catchment practices implemented by the city.
449	You do not know the value of your water until your well runs dry.
450	You kind of get to do what you want to do (both pro and con) - water fights Tucson vs. Marana
451	Zero energy building ordinance and limit water use