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<br /> INFORMATION ABOUT: INTEGRATION
<br /> WHAT IS INTEGRATfON'fN THE BAY AREAfRWMP?
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<br />IRWMP) is a multi-stakeholder, nine-
<br />county effort to coordinate a strategic
<br />approach to regional water resources
<br />management. The Plan will build on " ' ,<.;: " .-.
<br />water resources needs and planning 'n,~<J~~,o~:ot,~er ~~~gement ~~~E1~~~~~~~Y ~~",IS:
<br />strategies identified throughout the aa.leve(f.th~h collabplatlon among agetic~iuidjur1sdlctlons' across the
<br />Bay Area, and leverage regional coop- ~~~~PbI~IIy,~fuln-~eds, and th~~h Implem~~~ of "
<br />eration to more effectively address the "".-0 _", , ..
<br />needs identified, multlple,~_ manCl9~,ent strategies within Individual organlzatl~s. The
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<br /> Bay ~ JRW~P IntegratiOn apProach Is based on the following methOd.
<br />The Bay Area IRWMP will inform future
<br />water resource planning by creating . Document the integrated mix of water management strategies.
<br />a road map that will help to enhance
<br />water supply reliability, protect wa- . Describe how strategies work together to achieve goals.
<br />ter quality; manage flood protection,
<br />maintain public health standards, im- . Describe the value and benefit of integrating multiple strategies.
<br />prove habitat conditions, and enhance
<br />the overall health of San Francisco Bay, By Implementing water management strategies that complement one aneth-
<br />The Bay Area IRWMP is important er, the partidpatlng water resources management entitles can help ensure
<br /> that each goal is fully addressed. While single water management strategies
<br />because it fosters regional planning may address particular aspects of a regional goal, combining multiple water
<br />and cooperation, which in turn cre-
<br />ates more efficient and effective management strategies will establish a comprehensive, multi-faceted soIu-
<br />management of water resources and tlon that will stand up to circumstances that might otherwise compromise
<br />Improves the region's competitive~ the Integrity of a single-pronged solution. By Integrating water management
<br />ness for funding. strategies to achieve regional goals, multiple economic, environmental, and
<br /> long-term water security benefits for the region can be achieved.
<br />:b~KJNG T~'GETHER TO f,NHANCE
<br />SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES
<br />MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT A HIGH Please see the Goals and Objectives Fact Sheet for Q description of the
<br />QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE BAY AREA Bay Area IRWMP regional goals and objectives.
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