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Metropolitan to Conduct Second Public Forum on Southern California's Water Future, in Face of Supply Challenges

Posted on: Friday, 12 September 2008, 15:00 CDT

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California:

WHAT: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will hold the second in a series of four public forums as the district begins updating its region-wide water resources plan. The updated plan will provide a roadmap for maintaining the Southland's supply reliability over the next two decades. Through the forums, Metropolitan and its 26 member public agencies are looking to engage and seek input from local water agencies, government, business and environmental communities and other stakeholders

. The input will help Metropolitan determine the right mix of imported deliveries and continued investment in water conservation, recycling, groundwater cleanup and ocean water desalination to meet future demands. This will lead to fundamental changes in the way water supply and reliability are met. WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Ontario Airport Marriott, 2200 East Holt Blvd. (San Bernardino County Thomas Guide, Page 602, H-7) BACKGROUND: Since 1996, Metropolitan and its member agencies have periodically updated the region's long-term water strategies through MWD's Integrated Resources Plan, which served as a national blueprint for regional supply diversification. Record drought, climate change and environmental concerns have limited supplies imported this year from the Colorado River and Northern California. Faced with these challenges, Metropolitan is updating its IRP to outline a strategy for water reliability through the year 2030. The Ontario event marks the second of four forums Metropolitan is holding. The district has scheduled additional forums in Los Angeles and San Diego through October.

Source: Business Wire

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