Ref: Stakeholder Meeting #2, November 24, 2008
DRAFT – SUBJECT TO STAKEHOLDER REVIEW
Tulare Lake Basin Portion of Kern County IRWMP Draft Objectives v.1
Stakeholder Identified Objectives
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Increase Water Supply
 Increase water supply by
Increase water supply
understanding future regional
demands on surface and
Pursue and implement water use
groundwater sources and
efficiency program
maximizing water use efficiency.
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Encourage implementation of multibenefit projects
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Improve understanding of surface and
groundwater resources in the Basin
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Improve water supply reliability
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Manage groundwater locally
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Efficient management of water bank
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Eliminate groundwater overdraft
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Increase the re-use of water in
agricultural and urban systems
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Integration of agricultural and urban
water suppliers
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Possible/Suggested Wording
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Optimize management of local
groundwater resources to improve
water supply reliability and
stabilize groundwater levels at
current conditions.
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Integrate agricultural and urban
water suppliers use of resources.
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Maximize beneficial use of
recycled water.
Improve Operational Efficiency
 Maximize water system operational
Expand the interconnectivity of water
flexibility and efficiency, including
systems
energy efficiency.
Increase transfers and exchange
flexibility
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Create re-regulation tools
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Increase distribution efficiencies and
reduce energy usage
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Increase the use of alternate energy
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Ref: Stakeholder Meeting #2, November 24, 2008
DRAFT – SUBJECT TO STAKEHOLDER REVIEW
sources (e.g. solar)
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Replace aging infrastructure
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Reduce water supply costs
Improve Water Quality
 Protect headwaters/areas of origin,
Improve water quality
natural streams and recharge
areas from contamination.
Increase the protection of headwaters
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Restore the Kern River
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Improve water quality and supply in
disadvantaged communities
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Improve post-fire watershed restoration
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Identify and preserve prime recharge
areas in Delta fan area
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Improve water quality in
disadvantaged communities and
the watershed.
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Supply drinking water with
appropriate quality and attain
water quality standards.
Promote Land Use Planning and Resource Stewardship
 Improve integrated land use
Integrate with habitat conservation
planning to support resource
plans and other ongoing planning efforts
stewardship.
Increase the removal of non-native
 Preserve and improve
species (hyacinth)
ecosystem/watershed health
Increase educational opportunities to
 Increase educational opportunities
improve public awareness of water
to improve public awareness of
supply and water quality issues
water supply and water quality
issues
Improve the health of watersheds
Improve Regional Flood Management
 Improve regional flood
Address flood control management
management
issues
DRAFT – SUBJECT TO STAKEHOLDER REVIEW