LOWER ARKANSAS VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
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The LAVWCD Office will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thur Friday until

further notice.

Lower Ark's Mission

To acquire, retain and conserve water resources within the Lower Arkansas River. To encourage the use of such water for the socio-economic benefit of the District citizens. To participate in water-related projects that will embody thoughtful conservation, responsible growth, and beneficial water usage within the Lower Arkansas Valley, including the acceptance of conservation easements, with or without water.

LAVWCD Past and Present

LAVWCD Past and Present
November Election 2002:  64% of the voters in Pueblo, Otero, Crowley, Bent, and Prowers County approved an initiative to form the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District (LAVWCD).  The seven members that make up the Board of Directors were appointed in December 2002 to initially serve one-year terms.  Based on population, each county has one seat on the Board with Pueblo County holding three total seats.
LAVWCD Directors
Lynden Gill - Bent County
Leroy Mauch - Prowers County
Jim Valliant - Crowley County
Phillip Chavez - Otero County
Reeves Brown - Pueblo County
Melissa Esquibel - Pueblo County
Anthony Nunez - Pueblo County
LAVWCD Staff Members
Jay Winner - General Manager
​Brenda Fillmore - Finance/Water
Jack Goble - P.E., Engineer
Mike Weber - E.I.T., Engineer
Jessica Mills - Administrative Assistant
Nate Finnell - Agriculture/Water

LAVWCD Consultant
Lee Hancock - Conservation Easement Consultant
Gerry Knapp - District Consultant
Peter Nichols - Special Counsel
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LAVWCD Events Calendar 

"Cover crops is an off-season crop used to maintain the soil integrity to prevent erosion from wind and rain. Cover crops are also used to increase organic material in the soil to help with water retention during growing seasons.” This is a practice that is under-utilized and usually used for the purpose of erosion control, however Lower Ark is looking into using this method as a water quality agent.

The Arkansas River: From Leadville to Lamar

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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Story
    • 2021 Minutes
    • Financials
    • Terminology
    • Employment
  • Rule 10
    • Drip Irrigation
  • Conservation Easements
    • Conservation Easement Checklist
    • Conservation Easement Guidelines
  • Soil Health
  • Legislation/Links
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Tipping Point Study
  • Larkspur
  • Projects
    • Catlin Pilot Project
    • Super Ditch