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LGC Comments to LA RWQCB - Opportunities and Challenges for the Integrating Water and Land Use - October 2007
Land Use and Watersheds Fact Sheet
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First Stop Shop for Water Resources
The First Stop Shop for Water Resources is a clearinghouse for information and resources related to the co-management of land and water resources.
The site provides a range of valuable resources to help users navigate and better understand the complex world of water in California. Relevant information is available for different needs and levels of expertise, from news and basic fact sheets explaining the most relevant issues of the day, to in-depth research findings, and specific policy language.
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Resources
The First Stop Shop guides you to resources on the following topics (along with corresponding fact sheets):
- Land Use and Watershed Management
- Smart Growth, Livable Communities and Water
- Stormwater Management
- Water Conservation
- Water Recycling and Reuse
LGC Water Projects
The Local Government Commission currently has two projects linking land use planning and water resources. The first is called "Addressing the Disconnect: Water Resources and Local Land Use Decisions." Under this project we developed the Ahwahnee Water Principles for Resource-Efficient Land Use, and a guidebook and fact sheets to help local governments adopt and implement them. We also are hosting a series of workshops on the Principles.
Our other project, "Aligning Land Use and Water Quality Protection," has us working with local governments, water agencies of all types, and local residents and businesses to enhance the protection of water resources through better, more coordinated land use decisions. This project is focusing on Amador and Calaveras Counties, and on Ventura County.
Tools
This page provides links to tools from across the country that will help you in your land use and watershed planning efforts. Each listing includes a brief description and a link to the resource.
The First Stop Shop for Water Resources is partnership between the Local Government Commission, California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the CALFED Bay-Delta Authority (CBDA). Funding for this project is provided by a grant from the SWRCB.
Workshops on Linking Water and Land Use in California