What is a Watershed?
A watershed is a land area that channels rainfall and snowmelt into creeks, streams, and rivers that flow into a common outlet such as reservoirs, bays, or the ocean. There are five major watersheds in the Greater Los Angeles County IRWM region, each of which includes multiple subwatersheds. Our community is located in the Los Angeles River Watershed and outlets at the Long Beach Tidal Estuary.
How Do We Plan for Water in California?
About Integrated Regional Water Management Planning (IRWMP)
Integrated Regional Water Management Planning Act (SB 1672) has provided over $1.5 billion in State funding dedicated to support and advance integrated, multi-benefit regional projects. WaterTalks supports California’s collaborative effort, Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM), in three of Southern California’s planning areas:
• Greater Los Angeles County (GLAC)
• Upper Santa Clara River (USCR)
• Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County (WCVC)
Local IRWM meetings are open to the public! To learn more visit: https://dwp.lacounty.gov/wmd/irwmp/
What Sources of Funding are Available for Water-Related Projects?
In addition to funding from the Regional Water Management Planning Act, Prop 1 and Measure W are potential funding sources to support water-related multi-benefit projects throughout our community. Multi-benefit projects address two or more of the following:
- water quality
- stormwater management
- flood management
- restored and enhanced ecosystems
- reliable surface and groundwater supplies
For additional funding resources, please visit: https://www.fundingresource.org/