Upper Kings Basin Water Forum
Planning is the art and science of deciding what to do and how to get it done. The Kings Basin Integrated Water Resources Management Plan (IRWMP) will define projects and programs to manage and develop the surface water and groundwater supplies in a sustainable manner. The IRWMP will be the result of a collaborative planning process that is intended to plan for the future as well as reduce or avoid conflicts related to the water supply, groundwater management, ecosystem restoration, and water quality.
The Upper Kings Basin Water Forum (Water Forum) is a multi-stakeholder group tasked with coordinating the overall planning process on behalf of the IRWMP partners. Representatives of local water districts, cities, counties, and other interest groups comprise the Water Forum. It provides the wide array of input and support needed so regional benefits are achieved and priority issues are addressed. Water Forum participants realize that water, land use, and environmental resource issues are interrelated and of regional scope, and that both local and regional solutions are required. This ensures that responses to one issue do not result in undue impacts on other issues.
The vision for the Upper Kings Basin Water Forum is a sustainable supply of the Kings River Basin's finite surface and groundwater resources through regional planning that is balanced and beneficial for environmental stewardship, overall quality of life, a sustainable economy, and adequate resources for future generations.
Visit the IRWMP project website to view the technical IRWMP documents or to utilize the project identification form.
DOCUMENTS
Upper Kings Basin Water Forum - Briefing Booklet (November 2006)
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