HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence CMO 6/1/2000
OFFICE OF rHE MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477
(503) 726,3700
FAX (503) 726.2363
June.!, 2000
The Groundwater Foundation
Att: Zoe McManaman
P.O, Box 22558
Lincoln NE 68542-2558
Dear Mr. McManaman,
The City of Springfield fuliy'supports the nomination of Charles Davi~ to receive the
Vem Haverstick Groundwater Hero A ward. Chuck has been instrumental in the,
prot~clion of 'Springfield's drinking water, 100% of.wh.ich is drawn from aquifers; The
culmination of Chuck'~ years of efforts has been the adoption by the City of a Drinking
Water Protection Plan in 1999 and a Drinking Water Protection Overlay District this year.
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Duting Chuck's career with the Springfield Utility Board, he has worked with City
employees in the review of site plans, building plans and the location of businesses imd
industry to install groundwater.protection devices. He brings' diverse interests together to
work on coordinated efforts to protect groundwater throughout the City, One of Chuck's
biggest contributions has been educating both City officials and the'general public about
the vulnerability of aquifers and simple measures that can be taken to preserve our
resources,
Chuck's continuing dedication to raising the awareness of citIzens, his \Inique ability to
, work with a cross section of individuals, and his technical knowledge are invaluable
assets to the City of Springfield, We appreciate your consideration of Chuck for this
award, '
Sincerely, ,
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Maureen M, Weathers
Mayor
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