Final_CA_Drought_Contingency_Plan-11-18-2010a

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California Drought Contingency PlanActionWater use cut back to health and safety needsonlyAgency(ies) with expertiseor authority (Lead-L)SWRCB(L), DWRRelated Documentsor ReferencesCEP 14.10.6, WaterCodeOtherCoordinate the movement of population out ofareas without supply with local government.Adjudicate all water rights (groundwater andsurface) allow uses for highest beneficial useonly.BTHA (L), CHP, Cal EMASWRCB(L), DWRCalifornia EmergencyPlan 14.1CEP 14.10.6, WaterCode38
California Drought Contingency PlanTable 3 – Potential Actions by Agencies in Recovery from a DroughtDrought Indicators – Current Water Conditions throughout the State are at normal levels. No drastic waterconservation measures are necessary, although water conservation should always be practiced. The state’sreservoirs are full or nearly full and runoff across the state is at normal levelsActionCommunication/Coordination andPlanningIdentify and communicate when droughtrestrictions set by the State should ease or cease.Monitoring:Agency(ies) withexpertise or authority(Lead - L)DWR (L)RelatedDocuments orReferencesOngoing monitoring of recovery (reservoirreplenishment and longer term climate data)Assure replenishment of reservoirs andgroundwater resources.Monitoring of groundwater levels includingmunicipal wells.Monitoring salt-water intrusion in coastal aquiferswhich may have been accelerated due to droughtto assure intrusion is halted or reversed.Facilitation of watershed and localplanning for drought:Manage pasture, rangelands and forest recoveryLocal AssistanceReduction-of-herd recovery assistance for dairyand cattle operations.Return emergency water supply augmentationmeasures to stockpile. Perform maintenancenecessary for proper storage of equipment suchas desalination units.Provide technical assistance to districts requestinghelp in phasing out drought rates and returning tostandard water rates.Pasture rehabilitation - State provides assistancein form of :Loans and GrantsTechnical AssistanceActions to diminish first flush concerns (Forexample: sediment transport off of denuded landsdue to drought and/or wildfire)Provide deferred maintenance assistance forpumps, farming equipment and other waterrelated infrastructure.Conservation:Maintain drought conservation measuresDWR (L)CDPH (L), Local agenciesDWR (L), Local agenciesCDFA (L), State Lands, CAL-FIRECDFA (L)DWR (L), Appropriate otherAgenciesDWR (L)CDFA (L)SWRCB (L), RWQCBDWR (L), CDFADWR (L)39
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