REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
January 24, 2023
FROM
BRENDON BIGGS, Chief Flood Control Engineer, Flood Control District
SUBJECT
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One Water One Watershed Plan Update 2018, the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the Santa Ana River Watershed
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, adopt a Resolution adopting the One Water One Watershed Plan Update 2018, the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the Santa Ana River Watershed.
(Presenter: Brendon Biggs, Chief Flood Control Engineer, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustained County.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as the San Bernardino County Flood Control District (District) is funded by property taxes, fees and other local state and federal funding. The action to adopt this Resolution has minimal financial impact and sufficient appropriation and revenue have been included in the District's 2022-23 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Adoption of the Resolution adopting the One Water One Watershed Plan Update 2018 demonstrates that the District is a supportive stakeholder in the Santa Ana River Watershed and makes the District eligible to apply for future grant opportunities, which may be administered by the California Department of Water Resources.
The Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) is a Joint Powers Authority focusing on water supply and quality. Its stated mission is to develop and maintain regional plans, programs, and projects that will protect the Santa Ana River basin water resources to maximize beneficial uses within the watershed in an econ...
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