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A Statewide PerspectiveA Statewide PerspectiveChris Brown
Executive DirectorCalifornia Urban Water Conservation Council
San Diego Regional Water Conservation SummitJune 2, 2009
OverviewOverview
• Conservation in California
• BMPs updated and moving forward
• 20 x 2020 recommendations
• Finding water savings in the landscape
Memorandum of UnderstandingMemorandum of Understanding
• 3 years refining language in a true consensus process
• Historic MOU signed December 11, 1991
• 100 signatories from water agencies and environmental groups
• Signers pledged “good faith effort” to implement BMPs that are cost-effective
• MOU created Council as governing body
The Council TodayThe Council Today• BMP list revised to 14 on Sept. 30, 1997 and
revised yearly since then
• BMPs revised and grouped in 2008
• Technical assistance (studies & workshops)
• Database-backed web site for BMP reporting
• Statewide conservation programs
• Pre-rinse spray valves
• Smart rebates
• Standards and code-setting
Membership Growth
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Mem
bers
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Total Members
CUWCC
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1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
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122 125 140 137 163 165 172 166
Number of Retail Members in Average
Ave
rage
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PopulationAFPer capita
Aerators / Showerheads
BMPs Move AheadBMPs Move Ahead
• 2008 Revisions
• Foundational BMPs
• Programmatic BMPs
• Flex Track Option
• GPCD
20 x 202020 x 2020The GovernorThe Governor’’s Calls Call
20 x 202020 x 2020 RecommendationsRecommendations
• Establish a foundation for a statewide Conservation Strategy
• Reduce landscape irrigation demand
• Reduce water waste
• Reinforce efficiency codes and related BMPs
• Provide financial incentives
• Implement a statewide conservation public information and outreach campaign
20 x 202020 x 2020 Recommendations Recommendations (Continued)(Continued)
• Provide new or exercise existing enforcement mechanisms to facilitate water conservation
• Investigate potential flexible implementation measures
• Increase the use of recycled water and non-traditional sources of water
20 x 202020 x 2020 Recommendations Recommendations (Continued)(Continued)
Landscape ConservationLandscape Conservation
• The challenge for the next decade
• Partnerships
• New tools
• New rules
• New rates
Landscape Water Use Landscape Water Use From 20 x 2020 PlanFrom 20 x 2020 Plan
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HYDROLOGIC REGION
GPC
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PartnershipsPartnerships• Conservation Action Committee
• Certified Landscape Contractors
• Landscape Architects
• Community Associations
• Water Conservation Garden
• Nurseries
• Master Gardeners
• Native Plant Society
New ToolsNew Tools
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Soil moisture and rain sensors
• New equipment standards
• Awards programs
• More plant info
• Low Impact Development (LID)
GardenSoft
Confidence Landscaping