Transcript DWR Coordination Meeting

Proposition 50
Integrated Regional Water
Management Grants
Implemented jointly by
Department of Water Resources
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State Water Resources Control Board
Available Funding
• Total Funds Available = $500 million
• Split 50/50 Between DWR & SWRCB
• Approximately $400 million available for
grants
Grant Program Concepts
• Part of an IRWM Plan or Process
• Eligible Project
– Meets at least 1 objective
• Protect Communities from Drought
• Protect & Improve Water Quality
• Reduce Dependence on Imported Water
– ≥ 1Project element from § 79561
• Must meet specific requirements from
Bond Law and implementing legislation
Eligible Project Elements
• Water Supply Reliability
• Water Quality, Source Control, Desalination
• Water Conservation
• Environmental Restoration & Watershed
Management
• Flood Control
§ 79561 Project Elements
• Programs for water supply reliability, water conservation, and water use
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Storm water capture, storage, treatment, and management.
Removal of invasive non-native plants, the creation and enhancement of
wetlands, and the acquisition, protection, and restoration of open space and
watershed lands.
Non-point source pollution reduction, management, and monitoring.
Groundwater recharge and management projects.
Contaminant and salt removal through reclamation, desalting, and other
treatment technologies.
Water banking, exchange, reclamation, and improvement of water quality.
Planning and implementation of multipurpose flood control programs that
protect property; and improve water quality, storm water capture and
percolation; and protect or improve wildlife habitat.
Watershed management planning and implementation.
Demonstration projects to develop new drinking water treatment and
distribution methods.
Grant Process
• Develop Application Package & Guidelines
• Outreach to Potential Applicants
• Applicant’s Prepare Proposals
• Proposal Evaluation
• Public Input on Recommended Projects
• Award Funding
Review Process
• Need multi-discipline review team
– DWR HQ & District Staff
– SWRCB & RWQCB Staff
– Other Agencies
Summary of Step 1
•$1.4 billion requested
• Total Costs > $4 billion
•50 proposals; 400+ projects
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Call Back List
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Bay Area Consolidated
East Contra Costa Co.
Greater LA
Mojave WA
Monterey CWRA
North Coast
South Orange Co.
Pajaro VWMA
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Plumas Co.
Sacramento Co. Consolidated
Sacramento Valley Consolidated
San Luis DMWA
Santa Ana Consolidated
Northern Santa Cruz Co.
Tahoe RCD
Ventura Consolidated
Summary of Step 2
•$382 million requested
•Total Costs > $2 billion
•16 proposals; 130+ projects
Schedule
• Applications received – June 28, 2006
• Draft funding list – November 2006
• Grant awards – Dec 2006/Jan 2007
Next Steps
• Public Outreach on Round 2
– Forums like this
• ACWA Town Hall
• CBDA BDPAC Watershed Subcommittee
• Southern California Water Dialog
• LA & San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council
– Lessons Learned meetings with Applicants
– Public Meetings & Comment Period
• Revisions to Guidelines & PSP
Prop 84 – Chapter 2
• $1 Billion for IRWM
• Funds Allocated to
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Funding Contingent on
Regional Plan
$100 million unallocated
http://www.ss.ca.gov/elections/vig_06/general_06/pdf/proposition_84/entire_prop84.pdf
Discussion Period