| The
Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) is made of seven volunteers
representing the City of Laramie and Albany County.
The EAC investigates and analyzes environmental issues.
The
focus of the EAC for the past decade has been development
of an aquifer protection plan for the Casper Aquifer.
The Casper supplies over half of the water to the City of
Laramie, and all of the water for many Albany County residents.
This aquifer is susceptible to pollution because it is highly
fractured and faulted, has extensive areas of exposed sandstone,
and has a recharge area in proximity to points of withdrawal.
While
the EAC continues to consider the aquifer, current projects include development of a stormwater monitoring plan for the City of Laramie, be available to lend assistance in review of the city's comprehensive plan, and develop watershed education programs for the city and Albany County. The EAC also continues to review draft ordinances that affect our environment. |
