Yuba County Water Agency RWMG (lead agency) YCWA is responsible for county-wide water resources management and planning. This includes water supply, flood control, and groundwater management responsibilities. YCWA serves as a water wholesaler of Yuba River water for agricultural purveyors in the County. Actively Engaged IRWMP Adopted 2/26/08 RD 784 RWMG Flood management and stormwater runoff Actively Engaged IRWMP Adopted 4/1/08 Linda County Water District RWMG LCWD provides treated potable water and distribution and wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal to the unincorporated community of Linda Actively Engaged IRWMP Adopted 3/10/08 Brown’s Valley Irrigation District RWMG (YCWA Member Unit) Agricultural water retailer Actively Engaged IRWMP Adopted 3/13/08 City of Marysville RWMG Municipal water supply (acquired from California Water Service), wastewater treatment, and recycling Actively Engaged IRWMP Adopted 3/18/08 Olivehurst Public Utility District RWMG Provide water, street lighting, sewer, parks and recreation, and fire services for the unincorporated community of Olivehurst Actively Engaged IRWMP Adopted 5/15/08 Yuba County RWMG Yuba County was established in 1850 and is governed by an elected five-member board. The board’s functions are to implement the operation of Yuba County’s 19 departments, which include the agricultural commissioner, community development and planning, social services, library, treasurer, assessor’s office, public health, public works, law enforcement, and emergency services. Actively Engaged Adopted 3/25/08 North Yuba Water District RWMG The District provides water for rural, domestic, and irrigation uses. Actively Engaged IRWMP Adopted 3/20/08 City of Wheatland RWMG The City of Wheatland provides water and wastewater services. The City has land use authority within the City limits. Actively Engaged IRWMP Adopted 3/25/08 Yuba County Resource Conservation District (Yuba County RCD) RWMG The Yuba County RCD was formed to protect soil, water, and related resources by implementing watershed management and conservation projects in cooperation with local landowners and land managers. The Yuba County RCD is a political subdivision of the State of California under Division 9 of the Public Resources Actively Engaged IRWMP Adopted 3/18/08
Code and is responsible for collaborating on projects throughout the district. The Yuba County RCD covers all of Yuba County except for the City of Marysville and the City of Wheatland. RD 10 Stakeholder Flood management and stormwater runoff Aware of IRWMP RD 2103 Stakeholder Flood management and stormwater runoff Aware of IRWMP Marysville Levee Commission Stakeholder Flood management and stormwater runoff Aware of IRWMP River Highlands Community Services District Stakeholder The District is responsible for the infrastructure components of the Community Plan. This includes the distribution of potable water supplies and collection and disposal of wastewater. Aware of IRWMP Ramirez Water District Stakeholder (YCWA Member Unit) Agricultural water retailer Aware of IRWMP Cordua Irrigation District Stakeholder (YCWA Member Unit) Agricultural water retailer Aware of IRWMP Hallwood Irrigation Company Stakeholder (YCWA Member Unit) Agricultural retailer Aware of IRWMP Brophy Water District Stakeholder (YCWA Member Unit) Agricultural water retailer Aware of IRWMP South Yuba Water District Stakeholder (YCWA Member Unit) Agricultural water retailer Aware of IRWMP Wheatland Water District Stakeholder (YCWA Member Unit) Agricultural water retailer of IRWMP Dry Creek Mutual Water Company Stakeholder (YCWA Member Unit) Agricultural retailer Actively Engaged Camp Far West Irrigation District Stakeholder Agricultural water retailer Aware of IRWMP Plumas Mutual Company Stakeholder Agricultural retailer of IRWMP Beale AFB Stakeholder Water supply, wastewater treatment Aware of IRWMP South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) Stakeholder SYRCL is a stakeholder group interested in South Yuba River issues Aware of IRWMP Figure 3: Water management agencies in the Yuba Region. RWMG Members
implement proposed Yuba River Accord support self-reliance for and isolated communities levee improvement upstream flood control non-structural management stormwater management quality monitoring proposed Lower Yuba River Accord implementation fishery actions promote multipurpose projects to improve flood management and ecosystem restoration streamline environmental compliance and permitting Review all strategies to address and integrate climate change issues Objectives Clearly present plan objectives and describe the process used to develop the objectives. Objectives must be measurable by some practical means to achievement of objectives can be monitored. The objectives may be prioritized for the region. The IRWM Plan must contain an explanation of the prioritization or reason why the objectives are not prioritized. the objectives were developed through conversation between all Yuba RWMG members, expanded stakeholder outreach may determine another set of issues, or another way of prioritizing objectives. Objectives may need revisions to include quantitative or qualitative measurement Climate Change The IRWM Plan must address both adaptation to the effects of climate change and mitigation of GHG emissions. The IRWM Plan must include the following items: A discussion of the potential effects of climate change on the IRWM region, including an evaluation of the IRWM region’s vulnerabilities to the effects of climate change and potential adaptation responses to those vulnerabilities, and A process that discloses and considers GHG emissions when choosing between project alternatives. Relation to Local Water Planning The IRWM Plan must document the water planning documents on which it is based, including: a list of local water plans used in the IRWM Plan a discussion of how the IRWM Plan relates to planning documents and programs established by local agencies A description of the dynamics between the IRWM Plan and local planning documents. Consistency and coordination regarding local plan content and the IRWM Plan content. Relevant, accurate, and current local plan information and references upon which the IRWM Plan is based.
Coordination with neighboring IRWM efforts and State and federal agencies The collaborative processes used to establish plan objectives How interim changes and formal changes to the IRWM Plan will be performed Updating or amending the IRWM Plan Finance List as well as possible funding sources, programs, and grant opportunities for the development and ongoing funding of the IRWM Plan. List the funding mechanism, including water enterprise funds, rater structures, and private financing options, for projects that implement the IRWM Plan. An explanation of the certainty and longevity of known or potential funding for the IRWMP Plan and projects that implement the Plan. An explanation of how operation and maintenance costs for project and implement the IRWM Plan would be covered and the certainty of operation and maintenance funding. Impact and Benefit Discussion of potential impacts and benefits of Plan implementation. Include both impacts and benefits within the IRWM Region; between region; and those directly affecting DAC, EJ related concerns, and Native American tribal communities. Plan Performance and Monitoring The IRWM Plan shall contain performance measures and monitoring methods to ensure the objectives of the Plan are met. Detail performance measures and expand monitoring component. The IRWMP Plan must describe a method for evaluating and monitoring the RWMG’s ability to meet the objectives and implement the projects in the IRWM Plan. Data Management The IRWM Plan must describe the process of data collection, storage, and dissemination to the IRWM participants, stakeholder, the public, and the State. Update the Yuba Region IRWMP website to hold referenced materials. Detail how the information can be made available on a statewide basis through SWIM. Describe efforts to conform new data collection standards to standards. Technical Analysis Discussion of the data and technical analyses that were used in the development of the IRWM Plan. Update as needed with new studies, reports, and projects. Integration An IRWM Plan must contain structures and processes that provide opportunities to develop and foster integration. While the 2008 Plan integrated well with participating members, it is expected that these processes will change and adjust as a greater number of stakeholders is involved. Coordination Develop and discuss a process to coordinate water management projects and activities of participating