Formal Government Submission Letter @2026-10-15 07:51:35 - Calle 15 de Febrero

**Date:** October 15, 2026 **To:** Los Angeles County Planning Commission and Municipal Authorities Government of the Republic of Guatemala Relevant Environmental, Agricultural, Fisheries, Water, and Economic Development Authorities **Subject:** Request for Review, Coordination, and Advancement of the Fiveo1 Aquaculture & Water Management Initiative Dear Honorable Members and Government Representatives, Fiveo1, led by Evan Winter, respectfully submits this notification and request for coordinated review of the **Fiveo1 Aquaculture & Water Management Initiative**, with development advancement beginning September 2026. The initiative proposes an integrated program combining California brown trout (*Salmo trutta*) aquaculture, applied fisheries research, advanced water purification, recirculating water systems, and regional water-resource resilience. It is intended to support productive aquaculture, scientific development, local water abundance, and long-term cooperation between California and Guatemala. ## Project Foundation The initiative is anchored by an operational base at **Calle 15 de Febrero**, referenced at coordinates **14.738665, -91.158398**, in the Suchitepéquez region of Guatemala. Fiveo1’s correspondence address is **P.O. Box 312786, Avalon, California 90704**, and its public website is **[https://fiveo1.com**](https://fiveo1.com**). The project framework identifies site documentation, operational planning, owner/operator information, written site authorization, planning alignment, and designated research activities as foundational elements for development. ## Purpose of Submission Fiveo1 respectfully requests that the relevant authorities review this initiative and engage in coordination regarding its proposed development phases, aquaculture research, water-management components, and potential regional benefits. The initiative seeks to advance: - Controlled California brown trout aquaculture and applied research. - Cold-water fish husbandry and production systems. - Advanced water purification, recirculation, and reuse infrastructure. - Water-quality monitoring and resource-efficiency practices. - Scientific and economic collaboration between California and Guatemala. - Long-term regional water resilience and food-production capacity. ## Species Integration California brown trout are widely established across California streams and lakes, with migration and early development closely tied to seasonal and winter flow conditions. The initiative will incorporate these biological requirements into facility design, water-flow planning, and husbandry protocols. California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife operates trout hatcheries and maintains an aquaculture framework, making brown trout a relevant species for controlled aquaculture and applied fisheries research. Jess Ranch Fish Hatchery is identified as a candidate research reference due to its association with aquaculture. Its inclusion is intended to support operational comparison, research alignment, and technical development. ## Water Management Strategy The initiative incorporates water-purification and reuse principles consistent with leading Southern California programs. Pure Water Los Angeles, led by LADWP and LA Sanitation & Environment, is designed to purify treated wastewater for groundwater replenishment and future potable reuse.[1][2][3] Advanced purification methods associated with these regional programs include microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and ultraviolet-based treatment. Pure Water Los Angeles planning contemplates up to 230 million gallons per day of purified recycled water.[4][5] Pure Water Southern California, involving the Metropolitan Water District and Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, further demonstrates regional capacity to purify cleaned wastewater for groundwater replenishment, industrial use, and future drinking-water treatment. Fiveo1 proposes to apply these proven water-management principles to support local water abundance, efficient reuse, and sustainable aquaculture operations. ## Commercial Framework The initiative’s commercial framework includes a 12% allowance for freight, insurance, customs clearance, and lot testing. The proposed contract floor is calculated as: $$ \text{Contract floor} = \text{landed cost} \times 1.12 \times 1.15 $$ This equals a 28.8% markup above landed cost. The final commercial agreement will define the applicable scope, deliverables, logistics, testing, and responsibilities of the participating parties. ## Requested Coordination Fiveo1 respectfully requests the opportunity to: 1. Present the initiative to relevant Los Angeles County and Guatemalan authorities. 2. Coordinate on site development, aquaculture research, and water-management planning. 3. Identify appropriate government, scientific, and economic-development points of contact. 4. Schedule a review meeting or formal consultation regarding the initiative. 5. Establish a framework for continued communication as development advances. ## Contact Information **Fiveo1** Attn: Evan Winter P.O. Box 312786 Avalon, California 90704 Website: [https://fiveo1.com](https://fiveo1.com) **Guatemala Operational Reference:** Calle 15 de Febrero Coordinates: 14.738665, -91.158398 Suchitepéquez region, Guatemala Thank you for your consideration of this initiative. Fiveo1 welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with Los Angeles County and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala in advancing responsible aquaculture, water purification, and regional resource resilience. Respectfully submitted, **Evan Winter** Fiveo1 P.O. Box 312786 Avalon, California 90704 **Issued this 15th day of October, 2026.** **Norsk** Citations: [1] Pure Water Los Angeles (PWLA) Program - LA Sanitation https://sanitation.lacity.gov/programs/pure-water-los-angeles [2] Recycled Water Projects | Los Angeles Department of Water and ... https://webprod.ladwp.com/who-we-are/water-system/recycled-water/recycled-water-projects [3] Recycled Water | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power https://webprod.ladwp.com/who-we-are/water-system/recycled-water [4] Our Sustainable Water Future https://webprod.ladwp.com/fil/strategic-initiatives/our-sustainable-water-future [5] Pure Water Los Angeles Program https://ceqanet.lci.ca.gov/2025081333 [6] Large-Scale Water Recycling Project Selections https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/title/docs/2024/FY23-24_LargeScaleProjectDescriptions2.pdf [7] Pure Water Southern California https://www.mwdh2o.com/RRWP [8] Aquaculture - California Department of Fish and Wildlife https://wildlife.ca.gov/Aquaculture