The objective of the WRWSA Regional Framework & Water Supply Development Partnership Initiative (Initiative) is to begin the development of the WRWSA Regional Framework which will assist in guiding future water supply development within the region for member governments. The regional framework concept has been embraced by the WRWSA Board as the planning tool for the development of remaining traditional groundwater supplies in a manner that will allow the efficient introduction of regionally developed alternative water supplies. The Initiative includes the development of conceptual alternatives for utility interconnections, potential routes for pipelines, investigation of rights-of-way and lands required for water supply development.

Another objective of the Initiative is to begin the implementation of recommendations included in the Phase II report regarding short-term water supply development. This includes coordination with members that require groundwater and considering developing these projects in a regional manner. Another task within the Initiative will be coordination with the water management districts to develop incentives for regional cooperation among members in water supply development.

• Design and facilitate a workshop that includes WRWSA TRC members and utility personnel to discuss the process of developing the framework and gather input into its formulation;

• Develop a conceptual plan for the WRWSA Regional Framework;
• Determine actual water demand numbers considering demand management and compliance per capita numbers;
• Identify potential partners (short, mid and long-term) based on latest population and demand data;
• Determine land requirements for water supply development and infrastructure;
• Develop alternatives for interconnections between partners;
• Consider potential routes for pipelines and other utility infrastructure;
• Prioritize interconnections based on demands;
• Develop preliminary cost estimates; and
• Develop schedules for implementation.

• Initiate dialogue with potential regional water supply partners;

• Facilitate and participate in discussions with potential partners regarding WRWSA participation in water supply development and operations.