This week, the Brown Administration released a report outlining activities for the next four years to implement the California Water Action Plan (Water Action Plan), released by the Governor in January 2014.  The report identifies the agencies that will undertake identified activities to accomplish the key goals contained in the Water Action Plan. 

Key Goals:

  • Make conservation a California way of life, increase regional self-reliance and integrated water management across all levels of government;
  • Achieve the co-equal goals for the Delta;
  • Protect and restore important ecosystems;
  • Manage and prepare for dry periods;
  • Expand water storage capacity and improve groundwater management;
  • Provide safe water for all communities;
  • Increase flood protection;
  • Increase operational and regulatory efficiency; and,
  • Identify sustainable and integrated financing opportunities. 

The Water Action Plan Implementation Report 2014-2018 can be accessed here.