Welcome
This Web site provides information on the policy issues and projects that are the core priorities for Southern California. Those policy issues and projects include:
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drinking water quality |
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watersheds |
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groundwater storage and conjunctive use |
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constructed wetlands |
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water use efficiency [recycled water, conservation (residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional), and desalination (brackish, ocean)] |
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water supply reliability |
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Clean Water Act regulations |
Other information may include legislation in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., distribution of state and federal funds, court decisions and other agreements that affect water supply and quality (the Monterey Agreement, Quantification Settlement Agreement, Drinking Water Quality regulations). |
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NEWS |
MWD IRP Stakeholder Forums – Stakeholder forums are currently being held throughout Southern California. The goal of the IRP is to outline a strategy for water reliability through 2030. Click here for more information.
SWRCB Urban Water Conservation Regulatory Program Workshop - The SWRCB will hold a workshop (Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 10 am at Cal/EPA Headquarters, 1001 I St., Sacramento) to consider development of an urban water conservation regulatory program. Click here for detailed information. Questions may be directed to Mr. Rich Mills, Water Resource Control Engineer, at (916) 341-5739.
California River Parkways/Urban Streams Restoration Grant Programs The Resources Agency and DWR announced the joint release of the guidelines and application for the California River Parkways (RP) ($30.9 m) and the Urban Streams Restoration (USRP) ($9.1) grant programs. Funding for both programs is available through Prop 84. Proposed available funding and timelines are contingent upon enactment of the 2008/09 budget. Application deadline is November 12, 2008. Click here for the final guidelines and the link to the applications.
Other Funding Opportunities:
For other SoCal funding opportunities, visit the following websites:.
Department of Water Resources
State Water Resources Control Board
Department of Health Services
Grants.Gov |
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