What is an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP)?

• A comprehensive voluntary and non-regulatory region-wide planning document that identifies broadly-supported goals and objectives pertaining to water resources management.
• Millions of dollars have been allocated for IRWMP projects by the state through Propositions 50 and 84. Grants are awarded through the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).
• Informed by and complements the various pre-existing planning efforts in the region.
• Implemented by a united regional community.
•  A framework within which to address water issues such as water supply, water quality, habitat and environment, recreation, flood management, environmental justice, and land use.
•  A key difference in IRWMPs (as compared to other planning documents) is that IRWMPs integrate multiple water management strategies to solve multiple priority challenges.
• IRWMPs can help attract state and other funding to fund regional projects.