WORKING TOGETHER TO DEVELOP THE CWP Building on the foundation of the OurCounty Sustainability Plan, the CWP was developed through a series of dialogues with nearly 100 water management agency representatives, tribes, non-governmental organizations, local governments, and stakeholders. After first defining the collective needs and desired outcomes for water resilience, stakeholders progressed from development of targets to strategies and finally to a specific, implementable two-year Action Plan. Details on the meetings and workshops that supported CWP development are provided in Appendix D.
Identifying priorities Prior to beginning CWP development, a gaps analysis was performed to understand water resource needs in Los Angeles County. This initial step included a review of local and regional planning and regulatory documents, and State and Federal legislation. To provide a better understanding of regional priorities, initial discussions were held with stakeholders representing a variety of perspectives. This gaps analysis provided diverse perspectives on water management challenges, initiatives, local planning efforts, and participation in the development of the CWP from entities throughout Los Angeles County, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, and Greater Los Angeles area. Previous work done through the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) process informed much of the discussion including an understanding of existing local efforts that support equitable and sustainable water resources. The gaps analysis also considered input received during the OurCounty and the Safe, Clean Water Program initiatives. The gaps analysis is included in Appendix E.
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WATER PLAN
