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Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Water Resources (DWR). This program provides funding for implementation projects that align with integrated regional water management (IRWM) plans. While not specifically focused on AI, projects that integrate AI for improved water resource management within an IRWM framework could be eligible.
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Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Programs Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) is a collaborative effort to manage all aspects of water resources in a region. IRWM crosses jurisdictional, watershed, and political boundaries; involves multiple agencies, stakeholders, individuals, and groups; and attempts to address the issues and differing perspectives of all the entities involved through mutually beneficial solutions.
Our IRWM grant programs fund: DAC and Tribal Involvement Grant Program Celebrating the 20 th Anniversary of Integrated Regional Water Management in California View the full length video .
To determine which region you reside in or to find more information on a particular region, view the Water Management Planning Tool , an interactive map application that allows you to overlay numerous Geographic Information Systems (GIS) layers onto a map of California.
The Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) Mapping Tool is a web-based application to assist local agencies and other interested parties in evaluating disadvantaged community (DAC) status throughout the State, using the definition provided by Proposition 84 IRWM Guidelines (2015).
The Economically Distressed Area (EDA) Mapping Tool is a web-based application to assist local agencies and other interested parties in evaluating Economically Distressed Area (EDA) status throughout the State, using the definition specified under the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) Economically Distressed Area Instructions.
Conservation, Development, and Utilization Of State Water Resources [10000 - 12999]: Part 2. 2. Integrated Regional Water Management Plans [10530 - 10552] Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act of 2006 [5096.
800 - 5096. 968] The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act Of 2006 [75001 - 75130] Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 [79700 - 79798] Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act Of 2002 [79500 - 79591] pthompsonll@palmdalewater.
org Coachella Valley Water District 6 - Consumnes, American, Bear, Yuba (CABY) 7 - East Contra Costa County Contra Costa Water District San Joaquin County - Public Works cplatt@californiacity-ca. gov 10 - Greater Los Angeles County Los Angeles County Public Works KEJOHNSON@dpw. lacounty.
gov 11 - Greater Monterey County Imperial Irrigation District allison@inyo-monowater. org Kaweah Delta Water Conservation 38 - Kings Basin Water Authority Upper Kings Basin IRWM Authority Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District astuemky@honeylakevalleyrcd. us Jacob_Roberson@outlook.
com Merced Irrigation District 19 - Mokelumne/Amador/Calaveras (MAC) Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority 20 - Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Bay, So. Monterey Monterey Peninsula Water Management District cimmitt@co. humboldt.
ca. us 22 - North Sacramento Valley Shasta County Public Works 23 - Pajaro River Watershed cgutierrez@geiconsultants. com San Diego County Water Authority 27 - San Francisco Bay Area Marin Municipal Water District james.
muller@sfestuary. org City of Banning Department of Public Works County of San Luis Obispo Public Works 29 - Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority 30 - Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara County Water Agency Regional Water Management Foundation 32 - South Orange County Watershed Management Area Orange County Public Works Amanda. carr@ocpw.
ocgov. com southernsierrairwmp@gmail. com Tahoe Resource Conservation District South Tahoe Public Utility District Tuolumne Co.
Resource Conservation District 37 - Upper Feather River Watershed Plumas County Flood Control & Water Control District traceyferguson@countyofplumas.
com 39 - Upper Pit River Watershed Nor-Cal NEVA RC&D Council 40 - Upper Sacramento-McCloud Upper Sacramento Regional Water Action Group 41 - Upper Santa Clara River Castaic Lake Water Agency 42 - Upper Santa Margarita Rancho California Water District 43 - Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County Lynn. Rodriguez@ventura. org 44 - Westside-San Joaquin San Luis Delta-Mendota Water Authority scott.
petersen@sldmwa. org 45 - Westside (Yolo, Solano, Napa, Lake, Colusa) Yolo County Resources Conservation District Mariposa Co.
Resource Conservation District Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Programs Proposition 1 IRWM Grant Programs Region Acceptance Process (RAP) Proposition 84 IRWM Grant Programs View DWR's Forecasted Grants Newsletters & Subscriptions Find general contact information in the directory, or select the button below for IRWM, including regional and grant contacts.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local agencies, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations working on integrated regional water management implementation projects meeting Proposition 1, Chapter 7 requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (past rounds awarded over $403 million total). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation Grant Program is funded by California Department of Water Resources (DWR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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