The City of Santa Cruz Water Department (SCWD) and Soquel Creek WaterDistrict (SqCWD) have been collaborating to conserve, protect and createreliable water resources. After over 20 years of multiple studies and scores ofpublic meetings, SCWD and SqCWD have identified desalination, along withconservation and curtailment, as their multi-faceted approach to providingsafe, reliable water to their customers. To take advantage of the benefitsderived from a cooperative facility, SCWD and SqCWD have joined together toaddress their different water shortage needs and share the costs associated withevaluating the proposed desalination project.

The Draft EIR is currently being prepared to analyze the proposed 2.5 milliongallon per day seawater desalination facility in Santa Cruz. There are many complicated issues associatedwith the proposed desalination facility, as well as benefits to existing and surface/groundwater sources.

Come learn about the scwd2 project and the myriad of complex and forwardthinking strategies that are being addressed as part of the environmentalreview process.

6:00 – 7:00 Appetizers and Drinks (non-alcoholic)

7:00 – 8:30 Presentation and Q&A

Cost: AEP Members $5 / Non-Members $15