MANAGER’S CORNER
2021 BEACON LEADERSHIP IN CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION AWARD
Award Winning District Uses Data and Technology to Address Water Woes By Nikita Sinha, Program Manager, Institute for Local Government
“Water is our backbone. With climate change, the conditions are changing, and we need to look to innovate as much as possible”
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or over 10 years, the Institute for Local Government’s (ILG) Beacon Program has been recognizing local governments for voluntary efforts to build more vibrant and sustainable communities. This year, ILG awarded the Beacon Award for Leadership in Climate Resilience and Adaptation to Turlock Irrigation District for their innovative Water Management Operations Program. Turlock Irrigation District (TID) has been a steward of the Tuolumne River for over 130 years. As the oldest irrigation district in the state, TID strives to push the status quo and search for innovative and unique solutions to climate issues. TID’s Water Management Operations Program has combined new technology with research, assessment and data-driven decision making to manage the Tuolumne River through droughts and floods. “Water is our backbone. With climate change, the conditions are changing, and we need to look to innovate as much as possible,” said Josh Weimer, TID External Affairs Department Manager. California Special Districts • November-December 2021
