Registration is open for April 29 Update 2023 webinar
There is still time to register for this month’s webinar on the release of California Water Plan Update 2023 (Update 2023). On Monday, April 29, the California Water Plan team will provide an overview of Update 2023, and then open the floor for questions. Update 2023 was released earlier this month. It focuses on three intersecting themes: addressing climate urgency, strengthening watershed resilience, and achieving equity in water management.
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Lunch-MAR to feature Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program
The next lunchtime presentation by DWR’s Flood-Managed Aquifer Recharge (Flood-MAR) Program will feature the Department of Conservation’s Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP). In light of California’s uncertain groundwater future, the MLRP launched two years ago with the objective of finding solutions for resilient landscapes. The Lunch-MAR webinar will be Wednesday, May 1.
Annual poll reveals Americans' feelings on water issues
The results are in from the Value of Water Campaign’s annual water poll of American voters. The poll explores opinions on water infrastructure, priorities for action, and perspectives on potential solutions. For the fourth year in a row, ensuring a reliable water supply was the top priority of voters, with 88 percent ranking it as extremely or very important. Water affordability is a growing concern among voters. In 2018, 13 percent found their water service unaffordable. That number rose to 30 percent this year.
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Sustainable Conservation's spring webinar series begins April 24
On Wednesday, April 24, Sustainable Conservation will kickoff its spring 2024 webinar series, "Climate Resilience Through Regeneration." The first installment will feature a panel discussion on the benefits of groundwater recharge. There will also be discussion on boosting economic recovery and protecting community drinking water.
DWR relaunches Water Management Boundary Tool
DWR’s Water Management Planning Tool has been relaunched as the Water Management Boundary Tool. It is an interactive map that allows users to overlay geographic information system (GIS) layers onto a California map and illustrate entities involved in water management in a given area. The tool can assist local agencies with their responsibilities related to the California Water Plan, integrated regional water management, and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
Statewide land use data released for Water Year 2021
The final version of California’s statewide land use data for Water Year 2021 has been released by DWR’s Land Use Program. The information can help local agencies manage groundwater resources, provide agricultural production systems with a way to assess economic impacts, and help identify potential adverse impacts to rural water sources. The data can be found on several websites:
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