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Borrego Valley Integrated Regional Water Management
Planning
Welcome and Self
Introductions
What is an IRWMP?
Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP)
Funding areas established under Proposition 84
A grant programProvides grant funding for projects that assist local public agencies: To meet long-term water needs To protect water quality and the
environment.Administered by DWR
Prop 84 Funding Areas
Prop 84 Funding - $1 Billion for IRWMP
• $900M Allocated to 11 Funding Areas
• $100M unallocated
Prop 1E Storm water/ flood Mgmt
• $300 M
The Borrego Valley IRWMP Area
Borrego Valley IRWMP Area
BV Water Management Region is bounded -
West - watershed boundary and San Diego Region
North – Upper Santa Margarita Santa Ana Watershed Project
Authority Coachella Valley
East - Imperial Region South - Mexico
Characteristics of Region
Estimated population – 4000+ Tourism/golf destination Agricultural Arid region – at risk for severe flooding Tribal lands Disadvantaged communities Unincorporated communities
Characteristics of Region
Water Supplies and Sewer Service Groundwater basin provides 100 % of urban and
agricultural water needs Agriculture is largest water consumer, followed
by recreation use 1 pubic water supply and sewering agency Most domestic use is on septic tanks 2 Community Service Districts 1 County Water District
What Kind of Projects are Eligible for Funding?
– Water supply reliability, water conservation and water use efficiency
– Storm water capture, storage, clean-up, treatment, and management
– Removal of invasive non-native species
– Acquisition, protection, and restoration of open space and watershed lands
What Kind of Projects are Eligible (con’t)?
– Non-point source pollution reduction, management and monitoring
– Groundwater recharge and management projects
– Contaminant and salt removal through reclamation, desalting, and other treatment technologies
– Conveyance of reclaimed water for distribution to users
What Kind of Projects Eligible? (con’t)
– Water banking, exchange, reclamation and improvement of water quality
– Planning and implementation of multipurpose flood management programs
– Watershed protection and Drinking water treatment and distribution
– Ecosystem and fisheries restoration and protection
IRWM Plan development is First Step in Funding Process
Identify and address major water related objectives and conflicts
Consider all California Water Plan Resource Management Strategies
Use an integrated, multi-benefit approach to project selection
Include performance measures and monitoring to document progress toward meeting plan objectives
IRWM Program Goals
Improve water supply reliability Protect & improve water quality Ensure sustainability through
environmental stewardship Promote multiple benefits Promote integration and regional
planning
How will IRWMP goals be accomplished?
Combined efforts of 3 local agencies Borrego Water District Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego
County San Diego County
Broad stakeholder participation Community councils Environmental/Resource Special interest groups Tribes School Districts Groundwater pumpers Large irrigators Individual well owners
Structure of the East County IRWMP
Steering /Policy
Technical and Resource
Public Education and Outreach
Stakeholders and
Public Advisory
Steering/Policy Committee
The BWD is the sole domestic water supplier in the Borrego Springs area and the AB 3030 Groundwater Management agency for the Borrego Valley Groundwater Basin
The County of San Diego has regulatory control of over land uses over nearly the entire area within the County
The RCD is a special district organized to provide conservation education, to conduct research, soil and water conservation, wildlife habitat enhancement and restoration, control of exotic plant species, and watershed restoration.
Steering/Policy Committee Role
Final decision making body Prepares proposals for funding Establishes contract
relationship between State and project proponents
Stakeholders and Public Advisory Subcommittee
Golf Course Association of Borrego Valley
Save Our Aquifer Coalition The Sponsor Group Agricultural Alliance for Water and
Resource Education Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Any resident of the area that would
like to participate in the process.
Stakeholder Role
Identify regional and local issues
Propose projects to address issues
Establish project priority list
Technical and Resource Subcommittee
Comprised of the local residents that have technical backgrounds and desire to provide input to the groundwater issues of the region
As needed, the USGS, DWR and State Water Board will provide assistance to this this subcommittee.
Technical and Resource Subcommittee Role
Provide credible technical information about long-term water needs and impacts of water use in excess of supply, water quality, water reliability and the environment.
Public Education and Outreach Subcommittee
Comprised of volunteers and appointed members by Steering Committee
Use Borrego Sun in Borrego Valley Develop outreach material for
dissemination on BWD website and through mailings
Steering /Policy
Technical and Resource
Public Education and Outreach
Stakeholders and
Public Advisory
IRWM Plans are Developed through a Stakeholder Process
Where Are We Now?
Borrego Valley Regional Water Management Group (BVRWMG)
Created in June 2009
Approved as a region and working group in September of 2009
First Public Meeting to kick off the process in January 2010
What Lies Ahead?
Phase I Develop approach for outreach Initiate outreach Engage stakeholders in process Identification of issues Produce draft plan
Phase II Identify and assess projects Complete environmental review Finalize Plan (by July, 2010)
Phase III - monitor funding opportunities Planning grant Implementation grant
THANK YOU
QUESTIONS?
Your Input
Name of Region?
Dates for first meeting of? Stakeholders Subcommittee Technical Subcommittee Outreach Subcommittee