Wow, just got some GREAT news, as per a long term water solution for the Eagle Trace Golf Course, where we reside. In addition to the city acquiring water rights to Clear Creek and Marshall water rights, the golf course got access rights to a major aquifer, which will provide water even in years without adequate runoff from the mountains. This is HUGE for homeowners on the course, as the City of Broomfield also become actively involved in securing long term water rights for the course.

First, I am pleased to share that, after nearly two years of work, the City and County of Broomfield (CCOB) has finalized the acquisition of Nissen Reservoirs 1 & 2 and the associated Clear Creek water rights. This represents an important milestone in CCOB’s long-term water portfolio and concludes a lengthy process to secure these water rights.

 The Eagle Trace CDC has completed its water source feasibility study with HRS Water Consultants, which evaluated long-term irrigation alternatives for the golf course. The primary focus of the study was the feasibility of drilling into the Laramie-Fox Hills Aquifer, where the golf course holds access rights.

The study concluded that groundwater from the aquifer appears to be a viable long-term supplemental water source. Preliminary findings indicate that a single well could produce up to 100 gallons per minute, and that two production wells may be capable of supplying the majority, if not all, of the golf course's irrigation requirements under normal operating conditions.

The consulting phase of the project has now been completed, and the next step is to obtain competitive bids from qualified drilling contractors for the installation of one or two high-level production wells, pumps, and associated infrastructure.

Our Marshall Shares in the Community Ditch have recently begun flowing, allowing us to fill Sienna Reservoir while still having additional water available. Based on our current storage needs, CCOB is amenable to leasing a portion of those available Marshall Shares to Eagle Trace Golf Course.

The City now becomes the steward for the reservoirs’ upkeep and operation, and to maintain their safe and effective operation including the levee walls.

Counsel is also advising the Board on the legal requirements and best practices associated with the potential sale or transfer of donated assets to a future golf course operator.

At the same time, the Board has initiated preliminary conversations with several experienced golf course operators, management companies, and investment groups that have expressed interest in the future of Eagle Trace.

Wow, this is better news than anyone could have expected!

Looks like we can expect a GREEN, well managed golf course in the future, which will be a welcome change.