California Drought Preparedness

Drought is a natural occurrence and, unfortunately, one that California is familiar with. In times of drought, those who feel the effects of water shortage the most are small water systems and their customers whose reliance on marginal wells, springs, and small creeks make them especially sensitive to annual rainfall totals. Urban systems are undoubtedly spared compared to their smaller community counterparts. However, small water systems do not necessarily need to be so adversely affected. Following a recommendation made by the Governor's Advisory Drought Planning Panel, California Rural Water Association (CRWA) will bring small water systems a myriad of resources to aid in dealing with water shortages in times of drought. Available on this website will be resources to help small water systems regarding water shortages, well maintenance, groundwater, well construction, and water conservation. Additionally, a guidebook on how to amend your emergency/disaster response plan and materials from CRWA's Drought Preparedness Training workshops will be available.

In these trying times it is imperative that small water systems amend their emergency/disaster response plans to include drought contingencies. If any assistance is needed in amending your emergency/disaster response plans CRWA is here to help. Contact Michelle MacLellan, Drought Preparedness Coordinator, to arrange for assistance from CRWA's technical staff.

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What's New?

   8/27/08 - DWR PRESS RELEASE: CRWA Granted State Drought Assistance Funds    9/25/08 - Download DWR's Urban Drought Guidebook for free!
   9/25/08 - Subscribe to DWR's Enews

Coming Soon...

   New Drought Management classes to be added soon thanks to new funding by
   DWR WUE Branch!  Be sure to check our Training page for upcoming dates.