Monday, 17 September 2007 23:44

The Department of Water Resources to Present Workshops

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has scheduled three workshops to gather additional input on the Integrated Regional Water Management program as funded by Propositions 84 and 1E.  These workshops will present program concepts for the IRWM Program Guidelines and solicit public input on those concepts. The state Department of Water Resources is hoping to receive early, specific input and provide a clear understanding to interested stakeholders regarding the current status of the IRWM Program Guidelines.
The IRAMP program is being pursued by the Amador Water Agency through a regional approach involving both entities in Amador, Calaveras and San Juan Counties. The Plan is called the Mokelumne-Amador-Calaveras Integrated Water Management Plan and involves the Amador Water Agency • East Bay Municipal Utility District• Amador County • City of Jackson • Amador Regional Sanitation Authority • City of Plymouth • Calaveras County Water District • City of Sutter Creek. The Agencies have already signed a memorandum of understanding for the Mokelumne, Amador, and Calaveras (M/A/C) region. The region encompasses the majority of the Mokelumne and Calaveras River watersheds, Amador County, and parts of Alpine, Calaveras and San Joaquin County. The goal of the joint plan is to better manage existing resources and plan for future conditions. The IRWMP reflects the region’s diversity and goals for ensuring a reliable water supply, reduction in flood related impacts, and preservation of water quality and the environment.