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PAGE 53 GOP Number GOP Language Recommended Action Comments/Rationale purpose of this objective, assessment will be based on SJRWMD's most recent regional groundwater model. Policy 3.1: The county shall protect and preserve open space in the west portion of the county, which has been identified as a natural groundwater aquifer recharge area for the Floridan aquifer, by designating those areas for agricultural use with a very low residential density, as depicted on the future land use map. Revise Consider: The County shall protect and preserve open space in the west portion of the county, which has been identified as a natural groundwater aquifer recharge area for the Upper Floridan aquifer, by prioritizing this area for preservation land acquisition and conservation easements. The County will promote anti-urban sprawl land use practices, such as clustered development and agrihoods, consistent with other Goals, Objectives and Policies. Policy 3.2: The county shall coordinate with the SJR WMD and the IRFWCD to encourage the use of low volume irrigation systems to prevent over pumping from the Floridan aquifer. Revise (minimal) Consider: The County shall coordinate with the SJRWMD and the IRFWCD to encourage the use of low volume irrigation systems to prevent over pumping from the Floridan aquifer. Policy 3.3: The county shall continue to require that new developments install a minimum of 50% water-conserving xeriscape plant material, as specified in the Landscape ordinance. Revise Consider: The County shall continue to require that new developments install a minimum of 50% water-conserving Native Florida Landscape material, as specified in the Landscape ordinance. Policy 3.4: The county shall reuse 100% of treated wastewater effluent for irrigation to prevent over pumping of the Floridan aquifer. No Change If update or modification in county policy, consider: The County shall evaluate and implement all means feasible to reuse 100% of its treated wastewater to prevent over pumping of the Upper Floridian Aquifer. Policy 3.5: The county shall, depending on funding availability, renew its annual contract with the SJR WMD to identify and plug or repair abandoned free flowing artesian wells. No Change Policy 3.6: The county shall implement the policies of Potable Water Sub-Element Objective 8. Revise Confirm/update new policy numbers Objective 4 By 2012, Indian River County will have written intergovernmental coordination agreements with local governments and state agencies to ensure protection of the natural groundwater aquifer system. Revise Revise/update date; ongoing policy Policy 4.1: The county shall cooperate with agencies, such as the SJR WMD and the FDEP, in performing assessments of groundwater resources, and shall review any recommendations for incorporation into the land development regulations. County support shall include, but not be limited to, providing information, providing staff assistance, and implementing recommendations. No Change Policy 4.2: The county shall assist the SJRWMD with updating SJRWMD's water supply assessments by providing water use data relating to agricultural irrigation, recreational irrigation, and public supply. No Change Policy 4.3: The county will assist the SJR WMD in coordinating with the other counties to the west and northwest of Indian River County to protect the natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas of the Floridan aquifer by maintaining a very low land use density in these areas, compatible with densities identified in the Indian River County future land use map. No Change Policy 4.4: The county shall continue to utilize existing interlocal agreements with other local governments, as identified in table 11.3 of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element, to ensure maximum efficiency of water management, by combining resources and eliminating duplication. No Change Objective 5 By 2015, the County shall protect a minimum of 1000 additional acres of aquifer recharge areas for the surficial aquifer through conservation easements and fee simple acquisition compared to 2009 baseline data. Revise (Minimal) Consider: By 2035, the County shall protect a minimum of 1000 additional acres of aquifer recharge areas for the surficial aquifer through conservation easements and fee simple acquisition compared to 2009 baseline data. Policy 5.1: The county will maintain a 5 year schedule of capital improvement needs for public facilities, to be updated annually in conformance with the review process for the Capital Improvements Element of this plan. No Change