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Planning For Growth Without Knowledge Is a Formula for Disaster. 

Planning For Growth Without Knowledge Is a Formula for Disaster. . Bill Stubblefield, PhD Berkeley County Commissioner (WV). 20 years ago. 20 years from now. Berkeley County. Key to this transition is sustainable water. Berkeley County’s population grew by 14,462 residents

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Planning For Growth Without Knowledge Is a Formula for Disaster. 

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  1. Planning For Growth Without Knowledge Is a Formula for Disaster.  Bill Stubblefield, PhD Berkeley County Commissioner (WV)

  2. 20 years ago 20 years from now Berkeley County Key to this transition is sustainable water.

  3. Berkeley County’s population grew by 14,462 residents from 2004-2007. The County’s density rose from 265 persons/sq mi to 310 persons/sq mi. Berkeley County’s population is projected to grow another 30,000 persons by 2025. This will create a population density of 1 person for every 1½ acre, or 405 persons/sq mi.

  4. Designated Growth Area in Comprehensive Plan based on current and future public water infrastructure (shown in yellow).

  5. USGS Water Study performed in 2005-06 measuring base-flow yields of water- sheds in Berkeley County.

  6. Superpostion of high growth over water availability. Areas outside of public water are a concern.

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