EPA and Corps release summary of new definitions and regulations for “Waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. Click here for summary.
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UFR IRWM MOUs due Sunday, June 14th by 5:00 p.m. for Project Proponents
The RWMG extended the deadline for project proponents to submit signed MOUs by Sunday, June 14th at 5:00 p.m. In order to have your projects considered for inclusion in the IRWM Plan, the sponsoring agency MUST submit a signed MOU by that deadline. The extension on the MOU portion of the submittal is to allow Boards time to meet and sign the MOU. This applies to project proponents only; those wishing to sign the MOU for the UFR IRWM Program may do so at any time. Please contact UFR.contact@gmail.com with any questions.
Step 1 Conceptual Project Summaries are still due by Monday, June 1st at 5:00 p.m.
California Water Plan ENEWS – 5/27/15
This week’s Water Plan eNews includes:
- Two more regional chapters released as part of California’s Groundwater Update 2013
- Report on California’s water storage offers ideas for improvement
- Exploring the possibilities for resolving groundwater disputes in California
- Ag committee to discuss changes for water management guidebook
- Grant applications being accepted for ag irrigation projects
- Office of Sustainable Water Solutions highlights projects in small communities
Planning Beyond California’s Three-Year Drought; a 2015 hydroelectric planning perspective
Presentation by Gary Freeman, Principal Hydrologist, PG&E
California Drought Update – 5/4/15
The May 4th Drought Update includes a summary of current conditions and the week’s key action items. Click here to view the update.
UFR IRWM Request for projects news release – 4/23/15
Upper Feather River IRWM Request for Projects
By the Upper Feather River Regional Water Management Group
The Upper Feather River Regional Water Management Group (RWMG) is soliciting projects for the purpose of developing a list of implementation projects for inclusion in the Upper Feather River Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Plan. Collectively, these projects will seek to address regionally adopted goals and objectives adopted for the Plan, the California Water Plan Resource Management Strategies, and Department of Water Resources’ priorities for projects. Projects developed through this process will undergo a selection process for inclusion in the IRWM Plan Update as implementation projects, which will then be eligible for future Department of Water Resources IRWM grant funding opportunities. The Project Solicitation forms, instructions, eligibility, and submittal deadlines are available on the website at (http://featherriver.org/documents/).
| Project Development Steps | Date/Time |
| Release of Conceptual Project Summary and IRWM Project Information Forms | April 7, 2015 |
| Project Solicitation Public Meetings | May 5, 2015 at 6 p.m. Chester Memorial Hall, 225 Gay St, Chester Click here for agenda. |
| May 6, 2015 at 6 p.m. Portola City Hall, 35 Third Ave, Portola Click here for agenda. |
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| Deadline for Conceptual Project Summary Form Submittal (Step 1) | June 1, 2015, 5:00 p.m. |
| Deadline for IRWM Project Information Form Submittal (Step 2) | August 3, 2015, 5:00 p.m. |
A key goal of the IRWM Plan Update process is to garner input from residents, Tribes, and water managers in the region. The RWMG, which is responsible for the overall planning process and Plan approval, relies on involvement in the Workgroups and through public input to ensure all water management challenges and opportunities are identified and considered in the planning process. The RWMG is committed to ensuring that the new Plan reflects the priorities of people and water managers in the region. One of the benefits of developing a Department of Water Resources compliant IRWM Plan is that it will support local and regional efforts to secure competitive statewide grant funding for those projects that are selected for inclusion in the IRWM Plan. Progress on the project solicitation and the Plan Update may be monitored through the website, including news, updates, and upcoming meetings and workshops (http://featherriver.org/).
California Drought Update – 4/14/15
The April 14th Drought Update includes a summary of current conditions and the week’s key action items. Click here to view the update.
UFR IRWM Request for Projects – April 7, 2015
The Regional Water Management Group (RWMG) is soliciting projects for the purpose of developing a list of implementation projects for inclusion in the UFR IRWM Plan Update. Collectively, these projects will seek to address regionally adopted Goals and Objectives adopted for the Plan, address California Water Plan Resource Management Strategies (RMS), and Department of Water Resources’ priorities for projects. Projects developed through this process will undergo a selection and prioritization process for inclusion in the IRWM Plan Update as implementation projects. Projects selected for inclusion in the Plan will be eligible for future Department of Water Resources IRWM grant funding opportunities. Step 1 is due June 1, 2015. Click here to download project submittal forms and instructions.
Governor Brown Directs First Ever Statewide Mandatory Water Reductions – 4/1/2015
SACRAMENTO – Following the lowest snowpack ever recorded and with no end to the drought in sight, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced actions that will save water, increase enforcement to prevent wasteful water use, streamline the state’s drought response and invest in new technologies that will make California more drought resilient. Click here for full article.
As Drought Deepens, Groups Call for Heightened Focus on Healthy Headwaters
As the drought tightens its grip, the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), The Nature Conservancy and the Sierra Nevada Conservancy today issued a joint call for renewed attention on California’s headwaters and the role they play in the state’s water supply and ecological health… Click here for full article.