integrated regional watershed management plan presentation – march 12, 2013 hlvrcd
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Integrated Regional Watershed Management Plan
Presentation – March 12, 2013
LAHONTAN BASINS INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (IRWMP)
PUBLIC WORKSHOP
HLVRCD
Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) 101
Project ApplicationQuestions???
Agenda
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
A regional approach for addressing water management issues
A mechanism for stakeholders to work together
What is IRWM Planning?
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
Fosters Collaboration Between Agencies
Supports Effective Water Management
Positions Region for FundingEnables Stakeholder Participation
Why is IRWM Important?
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
Long-term sustainable water supplies Development of regional baseline data Drinking water quality Groundwater supply reliability Septic and sewer improvements Storm water and flood management Urban and agricultural water supplies Tribal water concerns Stream and wetland protection, restoration Fisheries protection and improvement
Provides a Framework to Coordinate Regional Water Management Projects and
Programs
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
The IRWM Plan will help the region compete for future funding!
Regional Water Management Group (RWMG) was formed in 2012 to establish and fund IRWM planningCity of SusanvilleHoney Lake Valley RCDSusanville Indian RancheriaLassen Irrigation CompanyLassen County
Who is Leading the Lahontan Basins IRWM Program?
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
Where is Lahontan Basins IRWM Region
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
Region Acceptance Process(RAP) submitted March 2012
Consultant team hired to support preparation of IRWM Plan
Four RWMG meetings held
What Has Been Completed to Date?
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
What are IRWM Plan Requirements
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
In November 2002, the IRWM Program was born
Promotes a new model for water managementEncourages integrated strategies for water
resources management at the regional levelProvided funding, through competitive grants
$500 M through Proposition 50 in 2002 $1 B through Proposition 84 in 2006 $300 M through Proposition 1E in 2006
12 Years Ago, California Embarked on a New
Adventure…
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
• To be eligible for funding, Regions must:• Be governed by a
Regional Water Management Group (RWMG) with statutory authority over water management
• Be approved through a structured “Regional Acceptance Process”
• Prepare an IRWM Plan Consistent with program standards
Final Guidelines & PSP – Fall 2014 (September 1, 2014) Plan Review Submittal Cut Off
Applications Due – Winter 2014/2015 (November 1, 2014)
Awards – By June 30,2015 (April 15, 2015)Accomplish by Cutting in Half:
DWR Review Periods DWR Management/Executive Review & Approval
PSP Round 3 Schedule
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
Water supply concernsWater quality concernsFlood management concernsWater conveyance improvements
What we need from you…
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
POTENTIAL PROJECTS!
Regional Water Management Group Monthly Meetings
Technical Advisory Committee Quarterly Meetings
Compiling Existing Water Management PlansFollow all DWR IRWM Planning StandardsPublic Input
How will we prepare the IRWMP?
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ALL MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
• Upcoming RWMG/TAC meeting times and locations
• Previous meetings agendas and minutes• Supporting IRWMP Documents• IRWMP Project Application• Status of all Technical Evaluations• IRWMP Draft sections• IRWMP Stakeholder project descriptions• IRWMP Contact information
Lahontan Basins IRWMP
CAN ALL BE FOUND AT:
honeylakevalleyrcd.us/irwm
Lahontan Basins IRWMP DRAFT Objectives
Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
A. Manage natural water and flood flows for public safety, water supply, storage, recharge and natural resource managementB. Meet demands for beneficial uses, including agriculture, municipal and environmental resource needs within the IRWM Region.C. Maximize water use efficiency.D. Protect and improve water quality for beneficial uses, consistent with the Basin Plan.E. Sustain and protect groundwater conditions within the Region.F. Effectively address climate change adaptation and/or mitigation in water resource management.G. Restore, protect and improve natural resources.H. Address water-related needs of disadvantaged communities (DACs).I. Improve coordination and integration of land use and water resources planning.J. Protect and enhance water-associated recreation opportunities.K. Establish and maintain effective communication among water resource stakeholders in the Region.L. Enhance public understanding of water management issues and needs.