Posted by: thepinetree on 05/16/2013 05:51 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 05/16/2013 06:11 PM
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CCWD Director Bob Dean hosted Special Science Panel for Watershed Science at the ACWA Conference.
San Andreas, CA...During a Statewide convention of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) on Thursday, May 9th, CCWD Director Bob Dean hosted a panel of scientists as they presented concepts related to developing and monitoring the watersheds. The panel experts, who were led by Dr. Roger Bales, Director of the Sierra Nevada Research Institute, discussed the requirements and methodology needed to measure and monitor the health and productivity of the watersheds in the Sierra. Concepts for managing a productive yield of forest products balanced with enhancing the yield of water were presented. Dr. Bales’ presentation stressed the need for a solid basis of information and suggested tools and resources to develop a blend of data acquisition systems. His presentation stressed that managing water is central to climate preparedness...
“Managing the run-off [both quality and quantity] at the source is the foundation of any adaptive management approach being embraced by the numerous “solutions” being advocated for the delta. Without good data and actual enhancements being made in the headwaters, many of the proposed improvements to the delta will not work,” said Mitch Dion, General Manager at CCWD.
The presentations and discussion advocated for a triangulated model of – Infrastructure, Institutions and Information. The engagement of the Sierra Nevada Research Institute and water agencies provides a unique alignment of public agencies in the Sierras to ensure good research can lead to good policy. The common objective is to serve California to meet the future water needs.
Calaveras County Water District is a public agency committed to meeting the diverse needs of the historical gold country that spans 1,100 square miles. CCWD is responsible for potable water delivery, wastewater collection, recycled water distribution, groundwater management and hydropower generation facilities in the county. Through responsible management and innovative planning, CCWD strives to protect the region’s rich resources and advance its mission to serve the public
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