B. The purpose and goal of the district are to maintain the aquifer and base flow conditions needed to sustain the upper San Pedro river and to assist in meeting the water supply needs and water conservation requirements for Fort Huachuca and the communities within the district.
C. This chapter shall not be construed to affect decreed and appropriative water rights. This chapter shall not be construed to affect any of the following:
1. The definition of surface water in section 45-101.
2. Water subject to appropriation in section 45-141.
3. Any provision of title 45, chapter 1, article 9.