Data and model released for Update 2023 future scenarios
DWR has released the data used to develop future scenarios for California Water Plan Update 2023. A Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) model was used to generate the data assessing the impacts of climate change on California water resources and infrastructure. Previously, data from the WEAP model have been available upon request; now they are posted online.
Comment period opens for draft California Climate Adaptation Strategy
Public comments are being accepted on the on the 2024 draft California Climate Adaptation Strategy. It outlines the State’s approach to adapting to a changing climate. The strategy contains six key priorities, including strengthening protections for climate-vulnerable communities and bolstering public health and safety to protect against increasing climate risks. Details for submitting comments are on the front cover of the draft strategy. The comment period closes Friday, July 12.
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Peer to Peer 2024 conference to be held in San Jose
The California Water Efficiency Partnership’s Peer to Peer 2024 conference will be May 29 and 30, in San Jose. The annual event features round table discussions, trainings, and presentations to help California’s water use efficiency community to connect and collaborate. The conference will close with an optional tour of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center.
Participate in a survey for large landscaping and irrigation
A survey on outdoor landscaping and irrigation is being conducted by the Alliance for Water Efficiency. This survey is about water used on large landscapes and commercial, institutional, and industrial properties, not single-family homes. The survey will be open through Saturday, June 15.
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Proposed plumbing code amendment available for public comment
Proposed amendments to California Plumbing Code are open for public comment through Monday, July 1. The amendments cover sections dealing with plumbing design standards for recycled water. Several State agencies have submitted amendments. They are available on the Building Standards Commission website.
Southern California counties to hold water infrastructure summit
The Water Infrastructure Networking Summit (WINS) is set for Friday, May 31, in Costa Mesa. WINS is an initiative spanning San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. This year’s event is dedicated to fostering a new era of politics in water management, addressing critical needs, and exploring funding opportunities for water infrastructure.
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Two infrastructure funding fairs scheduled for this month
The California Financing Coordinating Committee has scheduled two virtual funding fairs for this month. The fairs feature representatives from State and federal agencies who have information on available grants, loans, and bond financing for infrastructure projects. The fairs will be tomorrow, May 23, and Wednesday, May 29.
California County Café Series opens with first meeting next week
The first meeting of the new California County Café Series will be Wednesday, May 29. The virtual meetings are open to county staff responsible for the planning and implementation of drought planning and preparedness required under Senate Bill 552.This series is a response to feedback from counties following the development of the County Drought Resilience Planning Guidebook. Counties emphasized the benefits and values of sharing information and practices.
 The Splash is a weekly feature spotlighting topics from
California Water Plan Update 2023.
For the first time in a California Water Plan, Update 2023 has a chapter dedicated to California Tribal water issues. California Tribal members, more than 750,000 strong, reside throughout the state and have deep connections to water and water-related resources. Tribes have never ceded their inherent rights to water, and water plays an important role in Tribal lifeways, including subsistence and cultural practices.
The California Water Plan Update 2023 Tribal Advisory Committee provided important viewpoints for Chapter 7. The hope is, if State policies and efforts embrace greater inclusion, it will result in Tribal Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Indigenous knowledge being accepted as a type of best available science, and used throughout the state to achieve greater resilience for all.
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