Promote economic development of the water resources consistent with other directives and uses. Protect and enhance environmental resources while providing appropriate levels of service for drainage, flood control, water storage, and water supply. Maximize levels of service for legal users, consistent with other directives. Preserve and enhance the quality of the state's ground and surface waters. Other Statutory Requirements Applicable Laws for Advisory Committee Members.
Public participation is a critical tool in plan development.
The participation process is intended to begin in the early stages of plan development as issues are identified, and to continue until the final phases of implementation are complete. The Advisory Committee format is used extensively in development and approval of water supply plans. The Advisory Committee is established to provide public input into the planning and consists of representatives from interested and affected parties within the planning region. The Advisory Committee is chaired by a District Governing Board member from the planning area. A combination of advisory committee meetings and public workshops, as needed, are held during the planning process.