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The Future of Integrated Water Management : Moving the Program Forward Gary Lippner, CA Department of Water Resources

The Future of Integrated Water Management : Moving the Program Forward Gary Lippner, CA Department of Water Resources Sierra Water Work Group Summit June 12, 2013. Today’s Presentation. Water management in CA: where have we been? What is Integrated Water Management? IWM Framework

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The Future of Integrated Water Management : Moving the Program Forward Gary Lippner, CA Department of Water Resources

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  1. The Future of Integrated Water Management: Moving the Program Forward Gary Lippner, CA Department of Water Resources Sierra Water Work Group Summit June 12, 2013

  2. Today’s Presentation Water management in CA: where have we been? What is Integrated Water Management? IWM Framework Plans for IWM

  3. California Water Policy Trends

  4. Moving Forward… DWR is promoting a modern, holistic 360-degree approach to water management: • Support a comprehensive 360-degree view for measuring success • Improve alignment of regulatory responsibility and encourage cooperation among water managers, practitioners, and stakeholders • Move beyond single-objective focus and to multi-benefit, long-range, and fiscally responsible solutions • This is Integrated Water Management.

  5. Integrated Water Management (IWM) • Strategic approach to plan and implement Water Management programs • flood management • ecosystem actions • water supply actions • Multiple benefits across watershed and jurisdictional boundaries • Maximizes limited resources to provide for • public safety • environmental stewardship • economic stability

  6. Framework for Implementing Integrated Water Management Models & Tools Identify Hazards Investment Priority Setting Objectives Leverage Funding Cost Share Agreements

  7. Integrating DWR’s Programs: Plans for IWM • IRWM Strategic Plan • California Water Plan • California’s Flood Future Report

  8. Strategic Plan for the Future of Integrated Regional Water Management Mike Floyd, CA Department of Water Resources Sierra Water Work Group Summit June 12, 2013

  9. It will... be a long-term future oriented plan to: Build on the current and past successes of IRWM Further enable, empower, and support regional water management groups Better align state and federal programs to support IRWM Inform and influence future water management policies and investments for California Inspire the expansion and improvement of IRWM

  10. Why? It’s time to take stock and plan the future -Ten years of progress and billion$ in State and regional investments -

  11. Who’s developing the plan? DWR, with the assistance and essential input of : IRWM Practitioners ( “doers”) IRWM Partners (“supporters/enablers”) Other stakeholders

  12. How is it being developed?

  13. How are stakeholders involved? Workshops Surveys Document Reviews

  14. Are you getting advice on stakeholder involvement?

  15. The Legislature • DWR • Other State Agencies • Federal Agencies • Regional Water Management • Groups • Local Agencies • Community and Advocacy • Groups • Public Who’s the intended audience?

  16. Workshops?

  17. Who • Total Attendees = 260 • Number of RWMGs Represented = 38 • out of 48 • Number of DAC Participants = 8 • Number of Tribal Participants = 8 • Counties (Land Use) = 12 • Flood Agencies/Public Works = 8 Who attended, what happened, and what resulted? What happened? What resulted? • Facilitated brainstorming process • Groups and rotations • DWR stayed as quiet as possible • At-workshop feedback • Over 50 goals statements • provided by attendees!

  18. More workshops? • Vision is the image or understanding of what will be accomplished and what will be different at the end • Goals are desired outcomes that support a vision • Objectives are SMART* actions/methods for achieving goals • Strategies are means for achieving objectives • Performance Measures are tools to measure progress towards achieving objectives • Targets are defined level of performance at a specified time *SMART - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely

  19. Want be involved (we want you to be)? Want to know more? www.water.ca.gov/irwm/stratplan/

  20. California Water Plan Lew Moeller, CA Department of Water Resources Sierra Water Work Group Summit June 12, 2013

  21. Update 2009 – State’s BlueprintIntegrated Water Management & Sustainability

  22. Update 2013 Collaboration Venues s Target Audiences Broader Public Participation Federal Ag.Network State Ag. Steering Comm Public Advisory Committee Tribal Advisory Comm Caucus/ Regions SWAN 23

  23. Strategic Plan Elements • Desired future for CA water & Purpose of Water Plan • Desired outcomes for the 2050 planning horizon • Core values & philosophies • Statements of intent/ Focus on what & when • Removing impediments & leveraging opportunities Vision & Mission 7 Goals 10 Guiding Principles 13 Objectives & 115+ Actions 9 Recommendations

  24. Emerging ThemesCalifornia Water Plan Update 2013

  25. Update 2013 Topic Caucuses & Focus Areas • Finance Plan • Groundwater • Water Quality • Integrated Flood Management • Water Technology / R&D • DAC / Environmental Justice • Sustainability Indicators • Scenarios – Planning for Future Uncertainty

  26. Reduce Water Demand Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Urban Water Use Efficiency Improve Operational Efficiency & Transfers Conveyance – Delta Conveyance – Regional / Local System Reoperation Water Transfers Increase Water Supply Conjunctive Management & Groundwater Storage Desalination –Brackish & Seawater Precipitation Enhancement Recycled Municipal Water Surface Storage – CALFED Surface Storage – Regional / Local Improve Flood Management Flood Risk Management Improve Water Quality Drinking Water Treatment & Distribution Groundwater / Aquifer Remediation Matching Quality to Use Pollution Prevention Salt & Salinity Management Urban Runoff Management Practice Resource Stewardship Agricultural Lands Stewardship Economic Incentives (Loans, Grants & Water Pricing) Ecosystem Restoration Forest Management Land Use Planning & Management Recharge Areas Protection Water-Dependent Recreation Watershed Management New Education & Outreach Sediment Management Water-Dependent Cultural Resources 27+ 3 New Resource Management StrategiesA Range of Choices

  27. Improving CoordinationLand Use Planning & Water Management Land use planning controlled locally Water management decentralized --over 2,300 counties, cities, public agencies, and private water companies IRWM coordinates land use planning with water supply, quality, flood management, and climate adaptation State Government provides technical assistance and financial incentives More coordination among State agencies & with IRWM Partnerships

  28. Integrated Flood Management Water Resources Management • Comprehensive approach toflood management • Considers land & water resources at watershed scale • Minimizes loss of life andproperty damage from flooding • Maximizes benefits of floodplains • Recognizes benefits to ecosystems from periodic floods Land Use Management Integrated Flood Management Coastal Zone Management Hazard Management

  29. California’s Water Resources: Variable & ExtremeButterfly Chart

  30. Understanding Regional Diversity (2005) 31

  31. 3 Future Scenarios: Key Factors of Uncertainty 2050 Planning Horizon

  32. Water Demand Change for 2050 ScenariosFrom a Regional PerspectiveWide-ranging climate variability

  33. Foster partnerships & promote regional solutions Diversify water portfolios & integrate supplies Integrated Regional Water Management48 Regional Water Mgmt Groups • Leverage economies of scale to reduce costs • Integrate data, tools & resources • Invest in multi-benefit projects with sustainable outcomes • Increase regional self-sufficiency

  34. Improving Agency Alignment • State Agency Steering Committee • 21 members -- Update 2009 • 28 members -- Update 2013 • Companion State Plans • 120 / 23 featured in Update 2009 • 180 / 37 featured in Update 2013 • Federal Agency Network (FAN) • Virtual using Linkedin • Subject matter experts • Companion Federal Plans • Initiated a conversation onregulatory alignment

  35. 21 State Agencies & Chapter on Companion Plans • Roles & responsibilities • Features 23 State Plans • Nexus of State Plans & Update 2009 objectives & management strategies

  36. Alignment Initiatives • CA Biodiversity Council Feb. 2013 resolution Strengthening Agency Alignment for Natural Resource Conservationhttp://biodiversity.ca.gov/2013resolution.html • Breakout sessions at: • 2012 Water Plan Plenary • Floodplain Management Association conference • Public AC Member Collaborative White Paper • Update 2013 Companion Plans and companion planning through State Agency Steering Committee

  37. Update 2013 Scoping & Deliverables We Are Here Oct. 2009 Plenary Meeting Nov 2010 Launch Update 2013 Outreach Apr. 2012 Draft Assumptions & Estimates Report July 2013 Public Review Draft Mar 2014 Final Update 2013 March 2010 Project Team Meeting July 2010 Public Workshop Sept 2010 Tribal Workshop Jan. 2013 Cal. Water Management Progress Report April 2013 Tribal Water Summit Oct. 2013 Plenary Jan. 2010 Jan. 2014 Jan. 2011 Jan. 2012 Jan. 2013 Jan. 2010 Update 2009 AC Meeting

  38. Ways to Access Water Plan Information • Visit the Water Plan Web Portalwww.waterplan.water.ca.gov • Subscribe to Water Plan eNews a weekly electronic newsletterwww.waterplan.water.ca.gov/enews 39

  39. California’s Flood Future: Recommendations for Managing the State’s Flood Risk Arthur Hinojosa, CA Department of Water Resources Sierra Water Work Group Summit June 12, 2013

  40. Flood Future Report Process

  41. Analysis Regions CWP hydrologic regions Counties US Congressional Districts State Senate and Assembly Districts IRWM Regions

  42. County mapbook example

  43. Solutions Must Use An Integrated Water Management Approach • Combines flood management, water supply, and ecosystem actions • Regional and systemwide approach • Collaboration and cooperation • Array of funding sources

  44. Recommendations TOOLS • Conduct regional flood risk assessments to better understand statewide flood risk.

  45. Recommendations TOOLS Increase public and policymaker awareness about flood risks to facilitate informed decisions. Increase support for flood emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programs to reduce flood impacts.

  46. Recommendations PLANS Encourage land-use planning practices that reduce the consequences of flooding. Conduct flood management from regional, systemwide, and statewide perspectives to provide multiple benefits.

  47. Recommendations PLANS Increase collaboration among public agencies to improve flood management planning, policies, and investments. Establish sufficient and stable funding mechanisms to reduce flood risk.

  48. The2012 Central Valley Flood Protection Plan reflects the State’ssystemwide investment approachfor flood management improvements in the Central Valley “SSIA” 49

  49. Regional Flood Management Planning Six Flood Planning Regions in the Central Valley

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