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Proposition 50 Integrated Regional Water Management Grants

Proposition 50 Integrated Regional Water Management Grants. Implemented jointly by Department of Water Resources & State Water Resources Control Board. Available Funding. Total Funds Available = $500 million Split 50/50 Between DWR & SWRCB Approximately $400 million available for grants.

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Proposition 50 Integrated Regional Water Management Grants

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  1. Proposition 50Integrated Regional Water Management Grants Implemented jointly by Department of Water Resources & State Water Resources Control Board

  2. Available Funding • Total Funds Available = $500 million • Split 50/50 Between DWR & SWRCB • Approximately $400 million available for grants

  3. 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

  4. Eligible Project Elements • Water Supply Reliability • Water Quality, Source Control, Desalination • Water Conservation • Environmental Restoration & Watershed Management • Flood Control

  5. § 79561 Project Elements • Programs for water supply reliability, water conservation, and water use efficiency. • 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.

  6. Grant Process • Develop Application Package & Guidelines • Outreach to Potential Applicants • Applicant’s Prepare Proposals • Proposal Evaluation • Public Input on Recommended Projects • Award Funding

  7. Review Process • Need multi-discipline review team • DWR HQ & District Staff • SWRCB & RWQCB Staff • Other Agencies

  8. Summary of Step 1 • $1.4 billion requested • Total Costs > $4 billion • 50 proposals; 400+ projects 20

  9. Bay Area Consolidated East Contra Costa Co. Greater LA Mojave WA Monterey CWRA North Coast South Orange Co. Pajaro VWMA Plumas Co. Sacramento Co. Consolidated Sacramento Valley Consolidated San Luis DMWA Santa Ana Consolidated Northern Santa Cruz Co. Tahoe RCD Ventura Consolidated Call Back List

  10. Summary of Step 2 • $382 million requested • Total Costs > $2 billion • 16 proposals; 130+ projects

  11. Schedule • Applications received – June 28, 2006 • Draft funding list – November 2006 • Grant awards – Dec 2006/Jan 2007

  12. 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

  13. Prop 84 – Chapter 2 • $1 Billion for IRWM • Funds Allocated to Regions • Funding Contingent on Regional Plan • $100 million unallocated http://www.ss.ca.gov/elections/vig_06/general_06/pdf/proposition_84/entire_prop84.pdf

  14. Discussion Period

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