Actions
Action WATER-06-a: Pursue grant funding opportunities from the State Water Resources Control Board, the California Department of Water Resources, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies related to water recycling projects, and/or other water resource planning projects. Status: Ongoing.
Action WATER-06-b: Engage with Regional Water Authority, other water districts in the county, the State Water Resources Control Board, California Department of Water Resources, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, and other agencies to identify water supply options for the future and collaborate on water conservation strategies to improve supply capacity throughout the Sacramento and American River watersheds. Status: Ongoing.
Action WATER-06-c: Collaborate with Sierra Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Partnership, Sierra Nature Conservancy, Sacramento Water Forum, and Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative, and other organizations to explore regional sustainability and conservation strategies for Sacramento County’s water resources (i.e., Sacramento, American, Mokelumne, and Cosumnes Rivers; groundwater). Status: Ongoing.
Action WATER-06-d: Invest in programs within Sacramento County and/or locations within or in proximity to the Sacramento Valley Groundwater Basin to artificially recharge groundwater supplies through recharge ponds and injection wells to improve Sacramento County’s water storage capacity. Status: Not Started.
