Notice of Public Workshops to Amend Guidelines to Implement New Advance Payment Authority for Various Local Assistance Programs
Notice is hereby given that the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) will host three public workshops to obtain public comments on the following draft amended guidelines:
- Riverine Stewardship Program
- Systemwide Flood Risk Reduction Program
- Delta Water Quality and Fish Facilities Program
- Facilitating Improvement of Systemwide Habitat Program
These guidelines are being amended to include the ability to provide advance funds to public and nonprofit grantees under certain circumstances and in accordance with State law. Links to the proposed draft amended guidelines are provided below.
The workshops will be conducted remotely, whereby interested parties may attend the meeting and provide comments on the proposed changes to the guidelines during the meeting through Zoom (see Remote Participation for more details).
Meeting Times
October 29, 2024, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
October 30, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
October 30, 2024, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Remote Participation
Remote participation will be conducted via Zoom. Members of the public who wish to attend and comment remotely can do so by using the Zoom registration link.
Written Comments
The public may submit written comments to the proposed amendments to the draft revised guidelines by emailing comments to DWRDMI@water.ca.gov by 5:00 p.m. on November 14, 2024. When submitting written comments, please clearly state which set of guidelines you are commenting on in the Subject line of the email. Comments received after 5:00 p.m. on November 14, 2024, will not be considered.
Meeting Materials
Riverine Stewardship Program Revised Draft Guidelines
Systemwide Flood Risk Reduction Program Revised Draft Guidelines
Delta Water Quality and Fish Facilities Program Revised Draft Guidelines
Facilitating Improvement of Systemwide Habitat Program Revised Draft Guidelines