In April 2004, RWA launched the Integrated Regional Water Management Planning Program. In partnership with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Sacramento County Water Agency, RWA has developed an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) and associated tools to identify the regional projects and partnerships that will help the region best meet its future needs. The program builds on previous efforts, such as the 2003 Regional Water Master Plan through the American River Basin Cooperating Agencies, to support a regional conjunctive use program and promote water recycling, water use efficiency and other strategies that improve local water supply reliability.

What is an IRWMP?
According to the California Department of Water Resources, an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRMWP) is a comprehensive planning document to encourage regional strategies for management of water resources. An IRWMP should investigate a broad spectrum of management strategies, identify the benefits of integrating water management strategies, and identify priorities for implementing projects and programs.

How Can I Participate?
Although an IRWMP was completed in June 2006, it is always considered a living document. A comprehensive update to the IRWMP is currently underway and is expected to be completed by 2010. During 2009, RWA will conduct a forum to identify additional stakeholders interested in participating in the plan. To be added to the notification list for future forums, contact Rob Swartz (rswartz@rwah2o.org) or 916-967-7692.

Do You Have a Project in Mind?
Stakeholders that have water management project plans with multiple benefits are encouraged to let us know about them. Since the IRWMP is a living document, project descriptions are welcome anytime for consideration of being added to the IRWMP. Download the fillable Adobe Acrobat PDF Project Input Form to complete information about projects. To be eligible, projects must have a direct relationship to water management and fit into the water management priorities in the Project Input Form. For questions on the Project Input Form or to submit the form via e-mail, contact Rob Swartz (rswartz@rwah2o.org) or 916-967-7692.