We expect to have one or two projects underway this year and designs developed for another two. 5. Watershed planning . Should finish the first round next year. Drought Response . There is a fairly good chance that the state will have to deal with drought again this year.
Stream flows are much below the long-term average.
The Climate Prediction Center's long-term outlooks for the state are for somewhat below average precipitation. This is being done under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Water systems will have to show they have some degree of reliability in providing water. Stream restoration . Developing state guidelines for restoration projects.