May 6, 2020 Board Workshop II. Draft 2021 – 2030 Watershed Management Plan (Eleria)
DATE: TO: FROM: RE:
April 30, 2020 CRWD Board of Managers Anna Eleria, Division Manager Authorize Formal 60-Day Review Period of the Draft CRWD Watershed Management Plan
Background CRWD started the process of updating its Watershed Management Plan (WMP) in early 2019 by reviewing and aggregating data from existing plans and studies and soliciting input on watershed management issues, priorities and opportunities from CRWD Board, CAC, and staff, TAC members, and the public. The data and input have informed the development of the WMP’s overarching themes, priority issues, goals and implementation activities over the next ten years. A draft plan was presented to the Board in early March 2020 and the Board authorized informal review of the draft plan by internal stakeholders over the past month and half. Issues CRWD received numerous comments from its staff, CAC and TAC on the informal draft plan. Staff, with assistance from Barr Engineering, has compiled, reviewed and addressed comments from our internal stakeholders. There were no major comments that significantly changed the goals, implementation activities and 10-year budget for the plan. Enclosed are an updated draft 2021-2030 Watershed Management Plan and accompanying appendices. The appendices include the full Land and Water Resources Inventory and several other key documents that informed development of the plan. CRWD staff seeks Board review and comment on the main plan document with a focus on the goals and implementation plan. At the meeting, staff will provide a brief presentation on the key elements of the plan with the majority of the workshop devoted to discussing Board comments. Staff will also seek Board authorization for a formal 60-day review period of the plan subject to revisions based on Board comments. A hard copy of the draft plan will not be provided to the Board at this time due to anticipated changes. A hard copy of the final, draft plan will be provided to the Board at or right after the start of the 60-day review period. Action Requested (To Be Taken During the Board Meeting – Action Item V. B.) Authorize formal, 60-day review of the draft CRWD 2021-2030 Watershed Management Plan subject to revisions based on Board comments. Enc.
Draft 2021 – 2030 Watershed Management Plan WMP Appendix A - Land and Water Resource Inventory and WMP Appendix Sections B – F
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