About.Lower Ark is a water conservancy district that has a track record of using innovative ideas to help solve water issues affecting the Lower Arkansas Valley.
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Established in 2002Lower Ark was established in 2002 in order to better serve the needs of the Lower Arkansas River Valley and its farmers.
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Our GoalThe goal of Lower Ark is to conserve and keep water in the valley so that this valley can grow and thrive while using best practices.
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Our Team |
The Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District Office Staff oversees the day to day operations of the district, carries out planning, and assists with conservation easements, water questions, and customer service.
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Jack Goble, P.E.
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Brenda Fillmore
Business Manager |
Jessica Mills
Administrative Assistant & Educational Outreach |
Brad Lubbers
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Nate Finnell
Project Technician |
Blake Osborn
Water Resources Specialist |
Lee Hancock
Conservation Easement Consultant |
Peter Nichols
Special Counsel |
Megan Gutwein
Special Counsel |
Gerry Knapp
District Consultant |
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Board of Directors
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The LAVWCD Board of Directors are appointed by the 10th Judicial District Chief Judge and serve a term of four years.
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Lynden Gill
Chairman Bent County 2006- Present Term Exp: 1/1/26 |
Leroy Mauch
Vice Chairman Prowers County 2003- Present Term Exp: 1/1/25 |
Melissa Esquibel
Secretary Pueblo County 2003- Present Term Exp: 1/1/23 |
Reeves Brown
Treasurer Pueblo County 2009- Present Term Exp: 1/1/26 |
Anthony Nunez
Director Pueblo County 2009- Present Term Exp: 1/1/25 |
Matthew Carter
Director Crowley County 2021 - Present Term Exp: 1/1/25 |
Jared Gardner
Director Otero County 2022 - Present Term Exp: 1/1/26 |