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(Per 2016 Plan Standards)
IRWM Planning Region:
Regional Water Management Group:Tahoe‐Sierra RWMG
IRWM Plan Title:Tahoe‐Sierra Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
DWR Reviewer:
RESULT: PLAN IS SUFFICIENT
IRWM Plan Standard Overall Standard
Sufficient (yes/no)
One or More
Requirement(s)
Insufficient
Governance Yes
Region Description Yes
Objectives Yes
Resource Management Strategies Yes
Integration *Yes
Project Review Process Yes
Impact and Benefit Yes
Plan Performance and Monitoring Yes
Data Management Yes
Finance Yes
Technical Analysis Yes
Relation to Local Water Planning Yes
Relation to Local Land Use Planning Yes
Stakeholder Involvement Yes
Coordination Yes
Climate Change Yes
* If not included as an individual section use Governance, Project Review Process, and Data Management Standards
per 2016 Guidelines, p. 52.
Additional Comments:
Tahoe‐Sierra
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 1 of 18
Yes
Sufficient
From IRWM 2016 Guidelines
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
y/n
The RWMG and individual project proponents who adopted
the Plan"37 y/n 1.2.1, 1.2.2
(Table 1‐1)y
A description of the IRWM governance structure including a
discussion of whether or how Native American tribes will
participate in the RWMG.
37 y/n 1.2, 1.3.3.2,
8.2.3
y
Public outreach and involvement processes 37 y/n/q y 1.3.1, 8.2.3.2 y
Effective decision making 37 y/n/q y 8.2.4 y
Balanced access and opportunity for participation in the IRWM
process 37 y/n/q y 8.2.3 y
Effective communication – both internal and external to the
IRWM region 37 y/n/q y 8.2.3.1 y
Long term implementation of the IRWM Plan 37 y/n/q y 8.2.2 y
Coordination with neighboring IRWM efforts and State and
federal agencies 37 y/n/q y 9.13, 9.2 y
The collaborative process(es) used to establish plan objectives 38 y/n/q y 4.2, 4.5 y
How interim changes and formal changes to the IRWM Plan
will be performed 38 y/n/q y 8.6.1 y
Updating or amending the IRWM Plan 38 y/n/q y 8.6.2 y
A description of how the chosen form of governance addresses and insures:
IRWM Plan Standard: Governance
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Included Evidence of
Plan Requirement
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 2 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
From IRWM 2016 Guidelines
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
If applicable, describe and explain how the plan will help
reduce dependence on the Delta supply regionally.38 y/n n ‐‐Not applicable. y
Describe watersheds and water systems 38 y/n y 2.8, 2.10 y
Describe internal boundaries 38 y/n y Figure 2‐2, 2‐3,
2‐5 y
Describe water supplies and demands for minimum 20 year
planning horizon 38 y/n 2.9.1.3, 2.9.2.1 y
Describe social and cultural makeup,including specific
information on DACs and tribal communities in the region and
their water challenges.
38 y/n/q y 2.5 y
Describe major water related objectives and conflicts (1).38y/n/q y 2.13 y
Explain how IRWM regional boundary was determined and
why region is an appropriate area for IRWM planning.38 y/n/q y 1.1.2 y
Describe neighboring and/or overlapping IRWM efforts 38 y/n y 1.3.4, 9.2 y
Explain how opportunitiesare maximized (e.g. people at the
table, natural features, infrastructure)for integration of water
management activities
38 y/n y 1.1.2 y
Describe water quality conditions. If the IRWM region has
areas of nitrate, arsenic, perchlorate, or hexavalent chromium
contamination, the Plan must include a description of location,
extent, and impacts of the contamination; actions undertaken
to address the contamination, and a description of any
additional actions needed to address the contamination (2).
38 y/n y 2.11.3 y
Describe likely Climate Change impacts on their region as
determined from the vulnerability assessment.38 y/n y
2.13.1,
Appendix 2‐D y
IRWM Plan Standard Requirements for 2016 IRWM Guidelines in Addition to Previously Required 2012 IRWM Guideline
Requirements. See Appendix H in IRWM 2016 Guidelines.
(1) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10541 (e)(3).
(2) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10541 (e)(14).
IRWM Plan Standard: Region Description
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 3 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
From IRWM 2016 Guidelines
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Through the objectives or other areas of the plan, the 7 items
on pg 49 of GL are addressed (1).49 y/n y 4.4.1, 4.4.2,
4.4.3, 4.4.4 y
Describe the collaborative process and tools used to
establish objectives:
‐ How the objectives were developed
‐ What information was considered (i.e.,
water management or local land use
plans, etc.)
‐ What groups were involved in the process
‐ How the final decision was made and
accepted by the IRWM effort
48 ‐ 50 y/n y 4.2 y
Identify quantitative or qualitative metrics and measureable
objectives:
Objectives must be measurable ‐ there must be some metric
the IRWM region can use to determine if the objective is
being met as the IRWM Plan is implemented. Neither
quantitative nor qualitative metrics are considered
inherently better (2).
49 y/n/q y 4.4
4.4.1 summarizes water quality objectives and metrics, 4.4.2
summarizes water supply objectives and metrics, 4.4.3
summarizes groundwater management objectives and
metrics, 4.4.4 summarizes Ecosystem Restoration Objectives
and metrics, and 4.4.5 summarizes IWM Objectives and
metrics.
y
Explain how objectives are prioritized or reason why the
objectives are not prioritized
50 y/n/q y 4.5
The Tahoe‐Sierra Partnership agreed that all objectives are
equal and they did not want to limit the potential breadth of
water management activities or lose stakeholder support.
y
Reference specific overall goals for the region:
RWMGs may choose to use goals as an additional layer for
organizing and prioritizing objectives, or they may choose to
not use the term at all.
50 y/n y 4.3 y
Address adapting to changes in the amount, intensity, timing,
quality and variability of runoff and recharge.39 y/n y 4.4.3, 4.4.5 y
Consider the effects of sea level rise (SLR) on water supply
conditions and identify suitable adaptation measures.39 y/n n ‐‐Not applicable. y
Reducing energy consumption, especially the energy
embedded in water use, and ultimately reducing GHG
emissions.
39 y/n
y
6.2.1, 7.1.1,
Table 7‐1,
Table 7‐2
y
In evaluating different ways to meet IRWM plan objectives,
where practical, consider the strategies adopted by CARB in
its AB 32 Scoping Plan1.
39 y/n
4.4, 7.1.1
y
Consider options for carbon sequestration and using
renewable energy where such options are integrally tied to
supporting IRWM Plan objectives.
39 y/n
y 6.2.1, 7.1.1
y
IRWM Plan Standard Requirements for 2016 IRWM Guidelines in Addition to Previously Required 2012 IRWM Guideline
Requirements. See Appendix H in IRWM 2016 Guidelines.
(1) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10540 (c).
(2) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10541 (e).
IRWM Plan Standard: Plan Objectives
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q,
qualitative evaluation
needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 4 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
From IRWM 2016 Guidelines
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Address which RMS will be implemented in achieving IRWM
Plan Objectives (1).39 y/n y 5.2 y
Identify RMS incorporated in the IRWM Plan:
Consider all California Water Plan (CWP)RMS criteria (29)
listed in Table 3 from the CWP Update 2013
39 y/n 5y
Consideration of climate change effects on the IRWM region
must be factored into RMS. Identify and implement, using
vulnerability assessments and tools such as those provided in
the Climate Change Handbook, RMS and adaptation strategies
that address region‐specific climate change impacts.
Demonstrate how the effects of climate change on its region
are factored into its RMS.
Reducing energy consumption, especially the energy
embedded in water use, and ultimately reducing GHG
emissions.
An evaluation of RMS and other adaptation strategies and
ability of such strategies to eliminate or minimize those
vulnerabilities, especially those impacting water infrastructure
systems (2).
39 y/n y
5.2.1, 5.2.2,
5.2.3, 5.2.4.1,
5.2.5.6,
5.2.6.2,
5.2.6.3, 5.2.6.6
y
IRWM Plan Standard Requirements for 2016 IRWM Guidelines in Addition to Previously Required 2012 IRWM Guideline
Requirements. See Appendix H in IRWM 2016 Guidelines.
(1) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10540 (e)(1).
(2) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10540 (e)(10).
IRWM Plan Standard: Resource Management Strategies (RMS)
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 5 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
From IRWM 2016 Guidelines
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Contains structure and processes for developing and fostering
integration1:
‐ Stakeholder/institutional
‐ Resource
‐ Project implementation
39 y/n/q y 1.3, 8 and 9y
1. If not included as an individual section use Governance, Project Review Process, and Data Management Standards per 2016 IRWM Guidelines, p. 52.
IRWM Plan Standard:Integration
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 6 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
From IRWM 2016 Guidelines
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Process for projects included in IRWM plan must address 3
components:
‐ procedures for submitting projects
‐ procedures for reviewing projects
‐ procedures for communicating lists of selected projects
39 ‐ 40 y/n y 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 y
Does the project review process in the plan incorporate the
following factors:
How a project contributes to plan objectives
40 y/n y
6.2.1 #2,
Project Form
Section III.
y
How a project is related to Resource Management Strategies
identified in the plan.
40 y/n y
6.2.1 #2,
Project Form
Section IV.
Scoring for projects was based on how many RMS are
identified by the project propoenent in the Project Information
Form. Project forms also request description of relation to
RMS.
y
The technical feasibility of a project.40 y/n y 6.2.1 #8 y
A projects specific benefits to a DAC water issue.40 y/n y 6.2.1 #10 Projects that are located within or will have improvements to
serve DACs receive 3 points y
Environmental Justice considerations.
40 y/n y
6.2.1 #10,
Project Form
Impacts and
Benefits
y
Project costs and financing
40 y/n y 6.2.1 #3,
Project Form V y
Address economic feasibility
40 y/n y
6.2.1 #7,
Project Form
Section V
y
Project status 40 y/n y 6.2.1 #1 y
Strategic implementation of plan and project merit 40 y/n y 6.2.1 #4 y
Status of the Project Proponent's IRWM plan adoption 40 y/n 1.5, 6.2.1 y
Project's contribution to reducing dependence on Delta supply
(for IRWM regions receiving water from the Delta).40 y/n n ‐‐Not applicable. y
IRWM Plan Standard: Project Review Process
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 7 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
From IRWM 2016 Guidelines
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
IRWM Plan Standard: Project Review Process
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Project's contribution to climate change adaptation.
Include potential effects of Climate Change on the region and
consider if adaptations to the water management system are
necessary (1).
Consider the contribution of the project to adapting to
identified system vulnerabilities to climate change effects on
the region.
Consider changes in the amount, intensity, timing, quality and
variability of runoff and recharge.
Consider the effects of SLR on water supply conditions and
identify suitable adaptation measures.
40 y/n
6.2.1, App. 6‐A
Project
Information
Form: Plan
Objectives
Addressed,
Project
Impacts and
Benefits (d, e),
Resource
Management
Strategies
y
Contribution of project in reducing GHGs compared to project
alternatives.
Consider the contribution of the project in reducing GHG
emissions as compared to project alternatives
Consider a project’s ability to help the IRWM region reduce
GHG emissions as new projects are implemented over the 20‐
year planning horizon.
Reducing energy consumption, especially the energy
embedded in water use, and ultimately reducing GHG
emissions.
40 y/n
6.2.1 #5, App.
6‐A Project
Information
Form: Project
Impacts and
Benefits,
Project
Technical
Feasibility (d)
y
Specific benefits to critical water issues for Native American
tribal communities.
53 y/n
App. 6‐A
Project
Information
Form: Project
Impacts and
Benefits, 6.3.1
y
IRWM Plan Standard Requirements for 2016 IRWM Guidelines in Addition to Previously Required 2012 IRWM Guideline
Requirements. See Appendix H in IRWM 2016 Guidelines.
(1) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10540 (e)(10).
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 8 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
IRWM 2016 Guidelines Requirement
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Discuss potential impacts and benefits of plan implementation
within IRWM region, between regions, with DAC/EJ concerns
and Native American Tribal communities
40 y/n y 7.1 y
State when a more detailed project‐specific impact and benefit
analysis will occur (prior to any implementation activity)
55 y/n y 7 Introduction,
7.2 y
Review and update the impacts and benefits section of the
plan as part of the normal plan management activities 55 ‐ 56 y/n y Table 8‐1 (4.c),
8.6 y
IRWM Plan Standard: Impact and Benefit
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 9 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
IRWM 2016 Guidelines Requirement
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Contain performance measures and monitoring methods to
ensure that IRWM objectives are met (1).40 y/n y 8.4.1, 8.4.2 y
Contain a methodology that the RWMG will use to oversee and
evaluate implementation of projects.40 y/n y 8.4.1, 8.4.2 y
Each project in the IRWM Plan is monitored to comply with all
applicable rules, laws, and permit requirements. 58 y/n y 8.4 y
Contain policies and procedures that promote adaptive
management and, as more effects of Climate Change manifest,
new tools are developed, and new information becomes
available, adjust IRWM plans accordingly.
40 y/n 3.2.3, 4.4.5
IWM5
y
IRWM Plan Standard Requirements for 2016 IRWM Guidelines in Addition to Previously Required 2012 IRWM Guideline
Requirements. See Appendix H in IRWM 2016 Guidelines.
(1) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10541 (e)(7).
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
IRWM Plan Standard: Plan Performance and Monitoring
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 10 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
IRWM 2016 Guidelines Requirement
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Describe data needs within the IRWM region 59 ‐ 60 y/n y 8.4.3 Intro,
8.4.1 y
Describe typical data collection techniques 59 ‐ 60 y/n y 8.4.3.1, 8.4.3.2 y
Describe stakeholder contributions of data to a data
management system 59 ‐ 60 y/n y y
Describe the entity responsible for maintaining data in the
data management system 59 ‐ 60 y/n y 8.4.3 y
Describe the QA/QC measures for data 59 ‐ 60 y/n y 8.4.3 y
Explain how data collected will be transferred or shared
between members of the RWMG and other interested parties
throughout the IRWM region, including local, State, and
federal agencies (1).
59 ‐ 60 y/n y 8.4.3.2 y
Explain how the Data Management System supports the
RWMG's efforts to share collected data 59 ‐ 60 y/n y 8.4.3.1 y
Outline how data saved in the data management system will
be distributed and remain compatible with State databases
including CEDEN, Water Data Library (WDL), CASGEM,
California Environmental Information Catalog (CEIC), and the
California Environmental Resources Evaluation System (CERES).
59 ‐ 60 y/n y 8.4.3 y
(1) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10541 (e)(12).
IRWM Plan Standard: Data Management
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 11 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
IRWM 2016 Guidelines Requirement
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Include a programmatic level (i.e. general) plan for
implementation and financing of identified projects and
programs (1) including the following:
41 y/n y 8.3.1.2 y
List known, as well as, possible funding sources, programs, and
grant opportunities for the development and ongoing funding
of the IRWM Plan.
41 y/n y 8.3.2 y
List the funding mechanisms, including water enterprise funds,
rate structures, and private financing options, for projects that
implement the IRWM Plan.
41 y/n y 8.3.2 y
An explanation of the certainty and longevity of known or
potential funding for the IRWM Plan and projects that
implement the Plan.
41 y/n y 8.3.2.1, Table
8‐2 y
An explanation of how operation and maintenance (O&M)
costs for projects that implement the IRWM Plan would be
covered and the certainty of operation and maintenance
funding.
41 y/n y 8.3.2.1, Table
8‐2 y
(1) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10541 (e)(8).
IRWM Plan Standard: Finance
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 12 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
IRWM 2016 Guidelines Requirement
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Document the data and technical analyses that were used in
the development of the plan (1).41 y/n y References,
Appendix 2‐F y
(1) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10541 (e)(11).
IRWM Plan Standard: Technical Analysis
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 13 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
IRWM 2016 Guidelines Requirement
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page
Number
Location of Standard
in Grantee IRWM
Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Identify a list of local water plans used in the IRWM plan 41 y/n y Appendix 3‐Ay
Describe the dynamics between the IRWM plan and other
planning documents 41 y/n y 3.1 y
Describe how the RWMG will coordinate its water mgmt
planning activities
41 y/n y 1.2.3, App. 1‐A MOU,
3 Introduction, 3.1 y
Discuss how the plan relates to these other planning
documents and programs. Same as 2012 GL with the
following addition: "It should be noted that Water Code §
10562 (b)(7) requires the development of a stormwater
resource plan and compliance with these provisions to
receive grants for stormwater and dry weather runoff
capture projects. Upon development of the stormwater
resource plan, the RWMG shall incorporate it into IRWM
plan. The IRWM Plan should discuss the processes that it will
use to incorporate such plans." Minor wording differences ‐
e.g. Groundwater Sustainability Plan example in the 2016
Guidelines instead of Groundwater Managemenbt Plan in
the 2012 Guidelines.
63 ‐ 64 y/n
3.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4
y
Consider and incorporate water management issues and
climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies from
local plans into the IRWM Plan.
63 ‐ 64 y/n
y 3.2.3
y
IRWM Plan Standard Requirements for 2016 IRWM Guidelines in Addition to Previously Required 2012 IRWM Guideline
Requirements. See Appendix H in IRWM 2016 Guidelines.
IRWM Plan Standard: Relation to Local Water Planning
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q,
qualitative evaluation
needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 14 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
IRWM 2016 Guidelines Requirement
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Document current relationship between local land use
planning, regional water issues, and water management
objectives
41 y/n y 3.2 y
Document future plans to further a collaborative, proactive
relationship between land use planners and water managers 41 y/n y 3.2, 4.4.5
IWM2, 9 y
Demonstrate information sharing and collaboration with
regional land use planning in order to manage multiple water
demands throughout the state, adapt water management
systems to climate change, and potentially offset climate
change impacts to water supply in California.
41 y/n
y
3.2, 4.4.5
IWM1 and
IWM2, 8.4, 9
y
IRWM Plan Standard Requirements for 2016 IRWM Guidelines in Addition to Previously Required 2012 IRWM Guideline
Requirements. See Appendix H in IRWM 2016 Guidelines.
IRWM Plan Standard: Relation to Local Land Use Planning
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 15 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
IRWM 2016 Guidelines Requirement
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Discuss involvement of DACs and tribal communities in the
IRWM planning effort 41 ‐ 42 y/n y 1.3.3.1,
1.3.3.2, 8.2.3.2 y
Describe decision‐making process and roles that stakeholders
can occupy 41 ‐ 42 y/n y 8.2.4 y
Discuss how stakeholders are necessary to address objectives
and RMS 41 ‐ 42 y/n y 8.2, 8.3 y
Discuss how a collaborative process will engage a balance in
interest groups 41 ‐ 42 y/n y 1.3.1 y
Contain a public process that provides outreach and
opportunity to participate in the IRWM plan (1). Per 2016 GL:
“Native American tribes – It should be noted that tribes are
sovereign nations, and as such coordination with tribes is on a
government‐to‐government basis.”
41 ‐ 42 y/n
1.3, 8.2.3
y
Identify process to involve and facilitate stakeholders during
development and implementation of IRWM plan regardless of
ability to pay; include description of any barriers to
involvement (2). "Stakeholder Involvement" in the 2012 GL is
referred to "Native American Tribe and Stakeholder
Involvement" in the 2016 GL and Tribes are referred to
specifically.
41 ‐ 42 y/n y 1.3.1, 1.3.3.2,
8.2.3 y
IRWM Plan Standard Requirements for 2016 IRWM Guidelines in Addition to Previously Required 2012 IRWM Guideline
Requirements. See Appendix H in IRWM 2016 Guidelines.
(1) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10541 (g).
(2) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10541 (h)(2).
IRWM Plan Standard: Stakeholder Involvement
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 16 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
IRWM 2016 Guidelines Requirement
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation
Identify the process to coordinate water management projects
and activities of participating local agencies and stakeholders
to avoid conflicts and take advantage of efficiencies (1).
42 y/n 9.1.2 y
Identify neighboring IRWM efforts and ways to cooperate or
coordinate, and a discussion of any ongoing water
management conflicts with adjacent IRWM efforts
42 y/n 9.2 y
Identify areas where a state agency or other agencies may be
able to assist in communication or cooperation, or
implementation of IRWM Plan components, processes, and
projects, or where State or federal regulatory decisions are
required before implementing the projects.
42 y/n 9.1.3 y
(1) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10541 (e)(13).
IRWM Plan Standard: Coordination
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
Tahoe-Sierra IRWM Plan Update, September 2019
Section 1 - Introduction Appendix 1-B - Page 17 of 18
Overall Standard Sufficient Yes
Sufficient
IRWM 2016 Guidelines Requirement
IRWM 2016
Guidelines
Page Number
Location of
Standard in
Grantee
IRWM Plan
Brief Qualitative Evaluation y/n
Contain a plan, program, or methodology for further data
gathering and analysis of prioritized vulnerabilities.42 ‐ 44 y/n 3.2.3.1, 4.4.5
IWM5 y
Include climate change as part of the project review process. 42 ‐ 44 y/n 6.2.1 y
Evaluate IRWM region's vulnerabilities to climate change and
potential adaptation responses based on vulnerabilities
assessment in the DWR Climate Change Handbook for
Regional Water Planning (1). Addition in 2016 GL ‐ "At a
minimum, the vulnerability evaluation must be equivalent to
the vulnerability assessment contained in the Climate Change
Handbook for Regional Water Planning, Section 4 and
Appendix B."
42 ‐ 44 y/n 2.13.1,
Appendix 2‐D y
Provide a process that considers GHG emissions when
choosing between project alternatives (1). Addition in 2016 GL
‐ "At a minimum, that process must determine a project’s
ability to help the IRWM region reduce GHG emissions as new
projects are implemented over a 20‐year planning horizon and
consider energy efficiency and reduction of GHG emissions
when choosing between project alternatives."
42 ‐ 44 y/n
6.2.1 #5, App.
6‐A Project
Information
Form: Project
Impacts and
Benefits,
Project
Technical
Feasibility (d)
y
Include a list of prioritized vulnerabilities based on the
vulnerability assessment and the IRWM’s decision making
process. Addition in 2016 GL ‐ "A list of prioritized
vulnerabilities which includes a determination regarding the
feasibility for the RWMG to address the priority
vulnerabilities."
42 ‐ 44 y/n
Appendix 2‐D,
2.9.1, 2.12.1,
2.13.3, 5.2
y
Address adapting to changes in the amount, intensity, timing,
quality, and variability of runoff and recharge.42 ‐ 44 y/n 4.4.3, 4.4.5 y
Areas of the State that receive water imported from the
Sacramento‐San Joaquin River Delta, the area within the
Delta, and areas served by coastal aquifers must also consider
the effects of sea level rise (SLR) on water supply conditions
and identify suitable adaptation measures.
42 ‐ 44 y/n ‐‐Not applicable. y
IRWM Plan Standard Requirements for 2016 IRWM Guidelines in Addition to Previously Required 2012 Guideline
Requirements. See Appendix H in IRWM 2016 Guidelines.
(1) Requirement must be addressed per CWC §10541 (e)(9).
IRWM Plan Standard: Climate Change
y/n ‐ Present/Not
Present in the IRWM
Plan. If y/n/q, qualitative
evaluation needed.
Requirement Included Evidence of Plan Sufficiency
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