Sierra Valley RCD Resource Management Plan

Description
The proposed project will result in a Resource Management Planù for the Sierra Valley Resource Conservation District that will have a similar effect as a County General Plan has to counties and their respective land use programs. The Resource Management Plan will include the district organizational information; financial information; district services contemplated; a funding component; project review guidelines; education and outreach programs; process for plan updating; and a process for adopting and updating priorities for the many chapters of the plan that define the role and interests of the Resource Conservation District including but not limited to regulatory issues (GRAP; Irrigated Lands; etc) agriculture incentives and improving productivity; drought; water conservation and water supply; forest health and fire issues; land assessment; invasive species; soil conservation; fish and wildlife and habitat; conservation easements; recreation; wetland conservation; agricultural work plans; preservation of working landscapes; coordination with agencies; and other like subjects.
Sponsoring Agency
Sierra Valley Resource Conservation District
Primary Contact
Bill Nunes
Contact Email
sierravalleyrcd@gmail.com
Project Number
ALS-7
Matching Funds
None listed
Total Cost
$155,000
DAC Benefit
Yes
Supplemental Information
The Resource Management Plan will include the district organizational information; financial information; district services contemplated; a funding component; project review guidelines; education and outreach programs; process for plan updating; and a process for adopting and updating priorities for the many chapters of the plan that define the role and interests of the Resource Conservation District including but not limited to regulatory issues (GRAP; Irrigated Lands; etc) agriculture incentives and improving productivity; drought; water conservation and water supply; forest health and fire issues; land assessment; invasive species; soil conservation; fish and wildlife and habitat; conservation easements; recreation; wetland conservation; agricultural work plans; preservation of working landscapes; coordination with agencies; and other like subjects.
DWR Resource Management Strategies
Agricultural land stewardship, Agricultural Water Use Efficiency, Conjunctive management, Conveyance - regional/local, Economic incentives, Ecosystem restoration, Flood management, Forest management, Groundwater remediation/aquifer remediation, Land use planning and management, Matching water quality to water use, Outreach and engagement, Pollution prevention, Recharge area protection, Sediment management, Surface storage - regional/local, Wastewater/NPDES, Water and culture, Water transfers, Water-dependent recreation
Project Objectives
Address economic challenges of agricultural producers, Build communication and collaboration among water resources stakeholders, Coordinate management of recharge areas and protect groundwater, Effectively address climate change adaptation and/or mitigation in water resources management, Enhance public awareness and understanding of water management issues and needs, Improve coordination of land use and water resources planning, Improve efficiency and reliability of water supply and infrastructure, Maximize agricultural, environmental, and municipal water use efficiency, Protect, restore, and enhance the quality of surface and groundwater resources, Reduce potential for catastrophic wildland fires in the region, Restore natural hydrologic functions, Work with counties/communities/groups to maintain capacity for water-related projects, Work with DWR to develop strategies and actions for the operation of SWP facilities
Project Status
Assessment
Potential Benefits
Assist the region in adapting to effects of climate change, Disadvantaged Communities, Drought Preparedness, Generation or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (e.g. green technology)
Project Owner
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  • ALS-7 1 file Added 27 Aug 2016 Sierra Valley RCD resource management plan