Our Mission

The Water Resources Section’s mission is to:

• To preserve, protect and enhance the County water resources through policy recommendations and advocacy;​
  

• To develop and coordinate the implementation of the Countywide Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP) and associated policies and projects;
  

• To evaluate current and future water supplies and environmental standards designed to protect surface and groundwater quality;
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• To assess future conditions driven by climate change, including sea level rise, that impact the County water resources and their implications on flood and drought events;
  

• To promote environmental stewardship and water conservation initiatives that fulfill the Board's vision of "encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection."

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