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Planning for Water Resources in the Southern Sierra of California

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The Geos Institute is working with Provost and Pritchard Consulting, Bobby Kamansky Ecological Consulting, and many others to develop a water management plan for the Southern Sierra that is resilient to climate change.

The state of California has committed to an integrated approach to managing its water resources. This approach, called Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) planning, brings together water-related interests to plan for sustainable water use, reliable supply, improved water quality, ecologically sound management, low use development, protection of agriculture, and a strong local economy.

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Introductory Resources

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Available information on climate change is abundant online, but much of it is misleading or misrepresents the science. For more introductory information on climate change, we recommend the following reputable sources.

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Testimonial: Larry Allen, San Luis Obispo 4

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“The resulting plan provides a comprehensive blueprint for the future and gives confidence that we can protect public health, the environment and our local economy by acting on its recommendations.”

Larry Allen
Air Pollution Control Officer
San Luis Obispo, California County Air Pollution Control District

Testimonial: Larry Allen, San Luis Obispo 3

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“The Climate Change Adaptation planning effort for San Luis Obispo County (identified) strategic actions needed to proactively address the potential impacts of climate change in our region.”

Larry Allen
Air Pollution Control Officer
San Luis Obispo, California County Air Pollution Control District

Testimonial: Larry Allen, San Luis Obispo 2

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“The Climate Change Adaptation planning effort for San Luis Obispo County… combined science and the collective knowledge of community leaders and informed citizens.”

Larry Allen
Air Pollution Control Officer
San Luis Obispo, California County Air Pollution Control District

Testimonial: Larry Allen, San Luis Obispo 1

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“The Climate Change Adaptation planning effort for San Luis Obispo County was a highly informative and motivating process.”

Larry Allen
Air Pollution Control Officer
San Luis Obispo, California County Air Pollution Control District

Larry Allen
, Air Pollution Control Officer
, San Luis Obispo

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“The Climate Change Adaptation planning effort for San Luis Obispo County was a highly informative and motivating process that combined science and the collective knowledge of community leaders and informed citizens to identify strategic actions needed to proactively address the potential impacts of climate change in our region. The resulting plan provides a comprehensive blueprint for the future and gives confidence that we can protect public health, the environment and our local economy by acting on its recommendations. I was honored to be part of such an inspiring and fruitful collaborative process.

Larry Allen

Air Pollution Control Officer

San Luis Obispo, California County Air Pollution Control District