California Drought Contingency Plan

Update

2013

Project Team Meeting May 31, 2011

1

Overview Purpose Communication and Coordination

structure (Figure 1) Agency roles and responsibilities

(Attachment 1) Drought management strategies Action plans (Before, During, &

After)—Tables 1 through 3 Next steps

2

Drought Contingency Plan (2010) Purpose

“The purpose of the DCP is to minimize drought impacts by improving agency coordination; enhancing monitoring and early warning capabilities; water shortage impact assessments; and preparedness, response, and recovery programs. “

3

Communication & Coordination Structure (Figure 1, following SEMS)

Federal

State

Regional

Operational Area/County

Cal EMA(Support Agency)

Interagency Drought Task

Force

Drought Monitoring

Committee & Impact

Assessment Work Groups

Tribal Governments

Following SEMS: Issues, needs and requests move up

the chain from Local Government to the Operational Area to the State

level for assistance

City/Special District

Federal Drought Action Team

Department of Water

Resources(Lead Agency)

4

Drought Contingency Plan

Part of the CWP process Updated every 5 years or as needed

Will include updated information, technology, and strategies

5

DWR Drought Coordinator

Prepare for, plan and coordinate drought response

Implement drought programs and policies Advise on water issues and concerns Increase public awareness of drought &

conservation International outreach (Australia, etc.)

6

Drought Monitoring Committee/ Impact

Assessment Work Groups Members from agencies

responsible for monitoring weather, water supply or impacts

Monitor water supply and drought conditions—objective is to develop “early warning”

Assess impacts on sectors and regions

Provide on-going information and web-based reports

7

Work for Update 2013 on Drought Contingincy Plan

Assist DWR Drought Coordinator in activities identified for action in 2010 DCP (Formation of Drought Monitoring Committee and Impact Assessment Work Groups).

Participate and report on activities of The National Drought Information System - California Pilot Drought Early Warning initiative.

Update Drought Contingency Plan 8

9

Project Dashboard: Drought Planning

Project Manager

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Objective Statement

Lewis Moeller

Overall Project Status May 31, 2011

Budget

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Current Risks Staff resources are not available for drought planning.

Mitigations

Current Critical Issues

Project Schedule

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Expended to Date

Total Budget

Monitor and obtain results of National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Pilot Drought Early Warning Information Activities. O

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Update of Drought Contingency Plan to take into account progress on actions suggested in the original DCP prepared as part of CWP Update 2009.

Postpone the start of work on drought planning.

Lack of interest in drought due to abundant water supply.

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Action Items for Next Reporting Period

Project Initiation

Project Charter

Project Management Plan

PM Documents

Item

None

Individual Responsible Deadline

Update of Drought Contingency Plan in conjunction with CWP13

Labor Budgeted

N/A

Labor Expended

N/A

Project Sponsor

Paul Massera

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