1. Integrated Regional Watershed Management Plan Presentation – March 12, 2013 HLVRCD

2. Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) 101 Project Application Questions??? Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

3. A regional approach for addressing water management issues A mechanism for stakeholders to work together Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

4. Fosters Collaboration Between Agencies Supports Effective Water Management Positions Region for Funding Enables Stakeholder Participation Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

5. Long-term sustainable water supplies Development of regional baseline data Drinking water quality Groundwater supply reliability Septic and sewer improvements Storm water and flood management Urban and agricultural water supplies Tribal water concerns Stream and wetland protection, restoration Fisheries protection and improvement Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan The IRWM Plan will help the region compete for future funding!

6. Regional Water Management Group (RWMG) was formed in 2012 to establish and fund IRWM planning City of Susanville Honey Lake Valley RCD Susanville Indian Rancheria Lassen Irrigation Company Lassen County Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

8. Region Acceptance Process(RAP) submitted March 2012 Consultant team hired to support preparation of IRWM Plan Four RWMG meetings held Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

10. In November 2002, the IRWM Program was born Promotes a new model for water management Encourages integrated strategies for water resources management at the regional level Provided funding, through competitive grants $500 M through Proposition 50 in 2002 $1 B through Proposition 84 in 2006 $300 M through Proposition 1E in 2006 Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

12. Final Guidelines & PSP – Fall 2014 (September 1, 2014) Plan Review Submittal Cut Off Applications Due – Winter 2014/2015 (November 1, 2014) Awards – By June 30,2015 (April 15, 2015) Accomplish by Cutting in Half: DWR Review Periods DWR Management/Executive Review & Approval Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

13. Water supply concerns Water quality concerns Flood management concerns Water conveyance improvements Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan POTENTIAL PROJECTS!

14. Regional Water Management Group Monthly Meetings Technical Advisory Committee Quarterly Meetings Compiling Existing Water Management Plans Follow all DWR IRWM Planning Standards Public Input Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan ALL MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

15. Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Upcoming RWMG/TAC meeting times and locations Previous meetings agendas and minutes Supporting IRWMP Documents IRWMP Project Application Status of all Technical Evaluations IRWMP Draft sections IRWMP Stakeholder project descriptions IRWMP Contact information Lahontan Basins IRWMP CAN ALL BE FOUND AT: honeylakevalleyrcd.us/irwm

16. Lahontan Basins Integrated Regional Water Management Plan A. Manage natural water and flood flows for public safety, water supply, storage, recharge and natural resource management B. Meet demands for beneficial uses, including agriculture, municipal and environmental resource needs within the IRWM Region. C. Maximize water use efficiency. D. Protect and improve water quality for beneficial uses, consistent with the Basin Plan. E. Sustain and protect groundwater conditions within the Region. F. Effectively address climate change adaptation and/or mitigation in water resource management. G. Restore, protect and improve natural resources. H. Address water-related needs of disadvantaged communities (DACs). I. Improve coordination and integration of land use and water resources planning. J. Protect and enhance water-associated recreation opportunities. K. Establish and maintain effective communication among water resource stakeholders in the Region. L. Enhance public understanding of water management issues and needs.