IRWM Plan Vision
In recognition of these themes, the RWMG and RAC developed the following vision statement to provide overall direction to the Region’s IRWM planning approach:
An integrated, balanced, and consensus approach to ensuring the long-term sustainability of San Diego’s water supply, water quality, and natural resources.
IRWM Plan Mission
The RWMG and RAC developed the following mission statement for IRWM planning within the Region:
To develop and implement an integrated strategy to guide the San Diego Region toward protecting, managing, and developing reliable and sustainable water resources. Through a stakeholder-driven process and adaptive process, the Region can develop solutions to water-related issues and conflicts that are economically and environmentally preferable, and that provide equitable resource protection for the entire Region.
IRWM Plan Goals
In accordance with the Plan Vision and Mission, the RWMG and stakeholders developed the following four IRWM Plan goals:
1. Optimize water supply reliability.
2. Protect and enhance water quality.
3. Provide stewardship of our natural resources.
4. Coordinate and integrate water resource management.
IRWM Plan ObjectivesThrough a series of facilitated public workshops and facilitated RAC meetings, the RWMG, RAC, and regional stakeholders developed the following nine specific IRWM Plan objectives to accomplish the four IRWM Plan goals:
Objective A - Maximize stakeholder and community involvement and stewardship
Objective B - Effectively obtain, manage, and assess water resources data and information
Objective C - Further the scientific and technical foundation of water management
Objective D - Develop and maintain a diverse mix of water resources
Objective E - Construct, operate, and maintain a reliable infrastructure system
Objective F - Reduce the negative effects on waterways and watershed health caused by hydromodification and flooding
Objective G - Effectively reduce sources of pollutants and environmental stressors
Objective H - Protect, restore, and maintain habitat and open space
Objective I - Optimize water-based recreational opportunities
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