2014: Statewide Perspectives on Water Tuolumne County Tour. July 21-22, 2014 Timothy Quinn, ACWA Executive Director

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1 2014: Statewide Perspectives on Water Tuolumne County Tour July 21-22, 2014 Timothy Quinn, ACWA Executive Director

2 About ACWA Who We Represent... ACWA members responsible for 90% of the state s distributed water Water Sources & Services federal, state and local projects surface and groundwater agricultural, urban, industrial customers Wholesale, retail 90%

3 Governor Brown s State of the State we will build for the future, not steal from it. Two key takeaways on water: 1. Deal with the crisis that is Invest in a comprehensive water strategy for California s future

4 This Drought is Really Bad

5 This Drought is Really Bad

6 This U.S. Drought Monitor is Really Bad Start of June 10, 2014 (Released Thursday, Jun. 12, 2014) California Start of Calendar Year Last Week 12/31/ /3/2014 Start of Water Year Months 10/1/2013 Ago /11/2014 One Year Ago /11/2013 Calendar Year /31/2013 Start of Valid 8 a.m. EDT Water D0 Year Abnormally 2.63 Dry Drought Conditions D3 (Percent Extreme Area) Drought /1/2013 None D0-D4 D1 Moderate Drought D1-D4 D2-D4 D3-D4 D4 D4 Exceptional Drought One Year Ago Current /11/2013 D2 Severe Drought Intensity: June 10, 2014 The Drought Last Monitor Week focuses on broad-scale conditions /3/2014 Intensity: Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements. 3 Months Ago 3/11/2014 The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. One Year Ago Local conditions 6/11/2013 may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements. Intensity: Author: D0 Abnormally Dry Author: Matthew Rosencrans CPC/NCEP/NWS/NOAA D0 Abnormally Dry D3 Extreme Drought Matthew Rosencrans D1 Moderate Drought D4 Exceptional Drought CPC/NCEP/NWS/NOAA D2 Severe Drought The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements. Author: Matthew Rosencrans CPC/NCEP/NWS/NOAA Start of D1 Calendar Moderate Year Drought /31/2013 Start of Water Year /1/2013 D2 Severe Drought D3 Extreme Drought D4 Exceptional Drought

7 California Water in 2014 Acute Drought Crisis Chronic System Failure 2014 is clearly a year of crisis and opportunity!

8 Key ACWA Activities Drought Initiatives Groundwater Sustainability Task Force Statewide Water Action Plan ACWA Headwaters Initiative 2014 Water Bond

9 ACWA Drought Initiatives Drought Action Group Created in January in cooperation with DWR / state agencies Goal to provide on-the-ground look at impacts, vulnerabilities Assess serious problem areas Identify short- and long-term actions / solutions

10 2014 Drought: Impacts and Strategies for Resilience

11 Drought Action Group Bottom-up look at the drought Priority Actions Short and long-term infrastructure investments Operational efficiencies Funding support, including 2014 water bond Enhanced conservation and water-use efficiency Actions must be implemented as comprehensive package to maximize effectiveness

12 ACWA Drought Initiatives Information Clearinghouse Save Our Water Partnership between ACWA and DWR Education and resources for consumers Statewide paid media campaign now under way ACWA Website Map showing local responses 120,000 page views since January Interactive map at Encouraging Urban Drought Conservation

13 2014 Emergency Drought Regulations Prohibit certain actions Require Implementation of mandatory phases of urban drought contingency plans Provide for implementation by local public agencies

14 The Drought Has Worsened A Growing Groundwater Crisis Unprecedented strain on groundwater today Groundwater declines becoming unsustainable in some areas Local subsidence, degraded water quality a concern Implications for other users, key infrastructure

15 ACWA Groundwater Sustainability Task Force ACWA Board-Level Task Force created November 2013 Core principles Respect property rights Protect local control Promote sustainable outcomes Take bold action

16 Assuring Locally-Controlled Groundwater Sustainability Give locals the tools they need Define an appropriate state backstop Historic legislation is likely this year Make sure it is part of a comprehensive program

17 Statewide Water Action Plan: Investing in Our Future Drought makes it clear: Californians must invest in a comprehensive program to achieve the coequal goals and prepare for future droughts.

18 Pursuing a Comprehensive Approach California Water Action Plan We can never agree if all we talk about is the Delta But we can agree on a statewide water action plan

19 ACWA s Statewide Water Action Plan Developed by broad crosssection of water interests Unanimous vote by ACWA Board of Directors on Sept. 27 SWAP creates possibility of statewide unity on key water issues Provides strong support base for statewide action by Governor Brown

20 ACWA s SWAP Supporters More than 100 agencies / organizations have adopted resolutions in support.

21 The Statewide Plan In a Nutshell 15 Action Elements Be more efficient Develop new storage Fix the Delta Invest in habitat and watersheds Protect drinking water quality

22 Improved Management of California s Headwaters Create awareness about headwaters and their management Integrate diverse Management efforts Incorporate headwaters into a comprehensive statewide water program High priority of ACWA Board

23 2014 Water Bond: Jumpstart for the Statewide Plan Changes needed to existing bond to assure success Top priority when Legislature returns in August Within striking distance of agreement Governor s support is critical

24 Criteria for the Right Water Bond Fund water storage Fund ecosystem restoration and watersheds Eliminate earmarks Substantial funding for DAC Drinking Water Local resources Groundwater cleanup Leadership and administration are engaged

25 ACWA s Direction on the 2014 Water Bond we will build for the future, not steal from it. By the end of this year, we will have: Passed a Water Bond Passed Historic Groundwater Legislation Moved the California Water Action Plan forward, including progress on storage Implemented Measures Statewide to Reduce Drought Impacts Finalized a powerful headwaters action report

26 Contact & More Information Timothy Quinn ACWA Executive Director