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NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB -ELEMENT OBJECTIVE 3 Preserving the Quantity —of the Floridan Aquifer By 1995, the county will have no significant loss in the amount of the groundwater in the Floridan aquifer. POLICY 3.1: The county shall protect and preserve open space . . the—west portio of the county,—which has been identified -as' the natural groundwater aquifer recharge area for the Floridan aquifer, by designating these areas as an agri- cultural with a very low residential density as shown on the -----future land use map. POLICY 3.2: The county shall encourage the use of low volume irrigation systems to prevent overpumping from the Floridan aquifer by providing incentives based on the findings of the feasibility study referenced in Policy 4.11 of the Potable Water Sub -element. POLICY 3.3: The county shall use water conservation measures and reuse of treated wastewater, as designated in the objec- tives and policies of the potable water and sanitary sewer sub-elements,o prem overpumping oftheF Floridan aquifer. POLICY 3.4: The county shall renew its annual contract with the SJRWMD to identify and plug or valve free flowing artesian wells. The county's land development regulations will require—property owners t"lug or valve free flowing artesian wells on their property. OBJECTIVE 4 Intergovernmental Coordination By 1992, the county will have a regular coordination mechanism wither ocal governments and agencies for identification and preservation of the function of natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas. POLICY 4.1: The county shall support, encourage, and cooper- ate with agencies such as the SJRWMD, that are performing assessments of prime aquifer recharge areas and shall review any recommendations for incorporation into the land develop- ment regulations. The county support shall include, but not be limited to, providing information, providing staff assistance, and implementing recommendations. POLICY 4.2: By 1991, the county shall officially request a meeting with the SJRWMD to review their plan and timeframe for completion of the Groundwater Basin Resource Availability Inventory (GWBRAI). POLICY 4.3: By 1991, the county shall officially request the SJRWMD's assistance for coordination with the other counties to the west and north west of Indian River County to protectthe natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas of -the 38 SmeadSoft Reprint Date: Monday, August 12, 2013 - 15:22:26 - OfficialDocuments:672, Attachment Id 0, Page 65