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The
Council is a
voluntary program. There are
no membership fees or dues. The
Council is currently funded through several
contracts with the Department of Water Resources and
the US Bureau of Reclamation. All
agencies and organizations, committed to the
voluntary and cooperative water management efforts
of the Memorandum of Understanding are encouraged to
become signatories.
Members are one of three groups:
Group 1
Agricultural Water Suppliers
Group 2
Environmental Agencies
Group 3
Other Interested Parties (non-voting)
Council Responsibilities
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Provide technical and financial assistance to
signatory members for water management plan
preparation and updates.
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Develop consistent guidelines to be used by all
signatory water suppliers to evaluate efficient
water management practices (EWMPs).
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Update EWMPs as necessary.
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Incorporate CALFED Quantifiable Objectives into
the
water management process.
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Collect and summarize information on signatory
implementation of EWMPs.
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Assist water suppliers with water management
plan and report requirements in their efforts to
implement EWMPs.
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Secure appropriate funding to continue
operation.
Ag Water Supplier Responsibilities
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Prepare a water management plan incorporating
the MOU's efficient water management practices (EWMPs).
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Implement the EWMPs found to provide benefits.
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Prepare progress reports on the results of the
EWMPs.
Environmental Member Responsibilities
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Assist water suppliers in fulfilling their
commitment to their customers while achieving
greater water management efficiency.
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Participate in the process of protecting,
maintaining, and enhancing the natural
environment through the consensus process.
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Support Water Management Plans endorsed by the
Council.
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Aid the Council in the procurement of funds to
implement EWMPs that provide benefits beyond the
scope of the implementing local agency.
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