Proposition 50 Integrated Regional Water Management Grants

1. Proposition 50Integrated Regional Water Management Grants Implemented jointly by Department of Water Resources & State Water Resources Control Board

2. Available Funding Total Funds Available = $500 million Split 50/50 Between DWR & SWRCB Approximately $400 million available for grants Actual grant funds = $408 millionActual grant funds = $408 million

3. Grant Program Concepts Part of an IRWM Plan or Process Eligible Project Meets at least 1 objective Protect Communities from Drought Protect & Improve Water Quality Reduce Dependence on Imported Water = 1Project element from § 79561 Must meet specific requirements from Bond Law and implementing legislation SWRCB required to fund projects with Approved plan. AB 1747 requires DWR to require approved plan, but that requirement could then be waived. Have slightly different definitions of what the minimum standard is for an IRWM Plan – both agencies will work together to develop a board standard for IRWM Plans meets the both of the existing definitions.SWRCB required to fund projects with Approved plan. AB 1747 requires DWR to require approved plan, but that requirement could then be waived. Have slightly different definitions of what the minimum standard is for an IRWM Plan – both agencies will work together to develop a board standard for IRWM Plans meets the both of the existing definitions.

4. Eligible Project Elements Water Supply Reliability Water Quality, Source Control, Desalination Water Conservation Environmental Restoration & Watershed Management Flood Control The § 79561 project elements can be condensed down to these types of projects. Leslie this is a “new” slide – actually a recycled slide from a CALFED briefing.The § 79561 project elements can be condensed down to these types of projects. Leslie this is a “new” slide – actually a recycled slide from a CALFED briefing.

5. § 79561 Project Elements Programs for water supply reliability, water conservation, and water use efficiency. Storm water capture, storage, treatment, and management. Removal of invasive non-native plants, the creation and enhancement of wetlands, and the acquisition, protection, and restoration of open space and watershed lands. Non-point source pollution reduction, management, and monitoring. Groundwater recharge and management projects. Contaminant and salt removal through reclamation, desalting, and other treatment technologies. Water banking, exchange, reclamation, and improvement of water quality. Planning and implementation of multipurpose flood control programs that protect property; and improve water quality, storm water capture and percolation; and protect or improve wildlife habitat. Watershed management planning and implementation. Demonstration projects to develop new drinking water treatment and distribution methods. Leslie – John requested that we use the previous slide and then just give the laundry list versus having 4-5 readable slide and the just say “and here’s the list you can read it at your leisure…”Leslie – John requested that we use the previous slide and then just give the laundry list versus having 4-5 readable slide and the just say “and here’s the list you can read it at your leisure…”

6. Grant Process Develop Application Package & Guidelines Outreach to Potential Applicants Applicant’s Prepare Proposals Proposal Evaluation Public Input on Recommended Projects Award Funding Discuss 1 step or 2 step process Discuss 1 step or 2 step process

7. Review Process Need multi-discipline review team DWR HQ & District Staff SWRCB & RWQCB Staff Other Agencies Leslie – I deleted the stakeholder involvement per John – We have mentioned outreach etc. numerous times already.Leslie – I deleted the stakeholder involvement per John – We have mentioned outreach etc. numerous times already.

8. Summary of Step 1 $1.4 billion requested Total Costs > $4 billion 50 proposals; 400+ projects