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A Framework for Action <br />Promote and Practice Integrated Regional Water Management <br />*,�- VS14— <br />_ <br />Foster Regional Partnerships <br />Water suppliers that form <br />partnerships with other entities <br />in their region can accomplish <br />projects and provide benefits <br />that no single agency can do <br />alone. For example, partnerships <br />may allow agencies to improve <br />their water supply reliability by <br />establishing emergency connections <br />with neighboring water suppliers; <br />increase operational flexibility <br />by participating in regional <br />groundwater management and <br />conjunctive use; protect water <br />quality by participating in regional <br />watershed management; reduce <br />costs by cooperating with other <br />agencies on water conservation <br />and outreach programs; facilitate <br />new projects by contributing to local <br />habitat conservation plans; and <br />help achieve many other regional <br />resource management objectives. <br />Partnerships can lead to the <br />preparation of integrated regional <br />water management plans and <br />regional eligibility for certain <br />grant funds. Early coordination <br />with land planning agencies may <br />help water suppliers and land <br />planners anticipate and plan for <br />future growth, and make sure that <br />additional regional growth will not <br />exceed water suppliers' capabilities <br />Ultimately, regional partnerships <br />will enable optimum management <br />of water and other resources within <br />a region. <br />Develop and Implement <br />Integrated Regional Water <br />Management Plans <br />California is placing more emphasis <br />on integrated regional water <br />management. With this inclusive <br />systems approach, local agencies <br />and governments can be more <br />flexible and act more efficiently. <br />This approach makes better use of <br />existing local resources. It integrates <br />multiple aspects of managing water <br />and related resources such as water <br />quality, local and imported water <br />supplies, watershed protection, <br />wastewater treatment and recycling, <br />and protection of local ecosystems. <br />With state government leadership, assistance and oversight, regional water <br />planning and management will help meet water needs through 2030. <br />