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SCARCITY
by David V. MacCollum, P.E., CSP
Scarcity is the mother of creative thinking and the father of progress. Yes, there is a question as to how much water can be taken from the San Pedro aquifer. Because we live in an age of disbelief that is at war with technology, it is assumed by many people that development of the San Pedro Valley needs to be stopped. Some environmental advocates claim that Fort Huachuca should be closed down and all new real estate development must be stopped. This is the logic of mental midgets.
Six creative ways exist to save the San Pedro aquifer:
- Use treated waste water to recharge the aquifer.
- Collect runoff water from paved roadways, parking lots and building roofs.
- Reduce sources of evaporation by limiting lawns, golf courses, swamp coolers, car washes, swimming pools and agriculture.
- Identify and use alternate game preserves for endangered species away from human habitation.
- Harvest flood waters from the San Pedro River.
- Stop mining spring water in Carr and Miller Canyons in the Huachuca Mountains. read more
SACA Welcomes Patio Pools & Spas and Arizona Comfort Systems to the SACA Community
For more than 45 years, Patio Pools and Spas has been Tucson, Sierra Vista and all of Southern Arizona’s locally owned and operated trusted source for swimming pools, spas, portable hot-tubs, outdoor furniture, chemicals and supplies. We are proud to offer award winning pool design and construction, unparalleled customer service and support, both in-ground and portable spas tailored to your backyard environment, complete weekly pool cleaning service, renovation and repair. In addition, we offer five spa and pool chemical and supply stores conveniently located in Tucson and Sierra Vista, all staffed with experienced pool and spa professionals. read more
 Arizona Comfort Systems has a long history in the Sierra Vista and Cochise County area. Started in 1987, as Yardy’s Custom Sheet Metal Heating & Cooling by Mark and Denise Yardy and sold to a longtime friend and business associate Jim Ruby. Jim and Janet Ruby reorganized and understanding the growth potential and economic opportunities of the community and dedicated their resources to expand and grow the business to meet the local needs.
Arizona Comfort Systems replaced Yardy’s Heating & Cooling in 2001. “We felt it was time for a change not only in attitude with our employees but to send a message to the community that there was indeed a change in the business and philosophy”!. read more
Please join us in welcoming Patio Pools & Spas and Arizona Comfort Systems to the SACA community!
Sierra Police Chief Thomas Alinen
Speaks at the August Membership Meeting
Sierra Vista Police Chief Alinen was speaker at our August General Membership Meeting. We appreciate the information he provided about the local activity, and the upcoming communication system upgrade read more
Sierra Vista Updates Permit Applications
The Sierra Vista Department of Community Development has updated the permit application forms. Now as fillable PDF forms, the applications are available online at www.SierraVistaAZ.gov (click “Building Permits” under Quick Links options on the home page). To view the "Completing Commercial & Residential Work" application, please click here and for "New Commercial Building, Tenant Improvements & Cell Towers", please click here. read more
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