Drought Preparedness Workshop Bakersfield
This workshop is presented by the DWR and CRWA
This no-cost workshop is targeted to small communities and rural, disadvantaged systems. It is beneficial for Water Operators and System Managers of Private, Public and Tribal Systems. It will cover the following topics:
Topics:
• Drought Background, Preparedness, and Response
Overview of California hydro-climatology, including the hydrology of the state’s most significant historical droughts
The paleoclimate record of drought in California, and understanding drought risk
Review of lessons learned in past droughts, as well as expected drought impacts & basic concepts of drought vulnerability & drought resilience
Techniques for reducing drought vulnerability
•Groundwater
Overview of the basic concepts of groundwater hydrology, including factors controlling groundwater flow & fractured bedrock settings
Overview on water wells, including typical well yields, requirements for well completion report and water level monitoring
Summary of state legislative requirements for groundwater level monitoring and sustainable groundwater management
•Water Conservation
Review elements of water conservation and water shortage contingency planning
Discussion of opportunities for water use reduction, including improving landscape water use efficiency
Summary of conservation financial assistance programs
TO REGISTER: Please contact Ruby Viramontes at rviramontes@calruralwater.org
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Kern County Water Agency 3200 Rio Mirada Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93308