State agencies partnered with the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) to survey local agencies regarding potential water projects and programs that could, within the next 5-10 years, add new or expand existing surface or groundwater storage capacity, improve water supply reliability, and improve operational efficiency. The goal of the survey was to identify a comprehensive inventory of projects that can contribute to improved flood protection, water supply reliability, hydroelectric generation, ecosystem health, water quality, and recreation. Once a statewide survey of possible storage locations is complete, the Department of Water Resources and the California Water Commission (CWC) will evaluate and prioritize the projects.

The PowerPoint presentation used to brief the CWC on the results of the survey can be accessed here.

For additional information, please contact RCRC Legislative Advocate Kathy Mannion at (916) 447-4806 or kmannion@rcrcnet.org.