Goal 3: Contribute to Social and Ecological Benefits from Water Management

Improve beneficial uses and reduce impacts associated with water management 

Objectives

  • Improve regional water movement operations and efficiency
  • Investigate new water technologies
  • Improve social and ecological benefits from water transfers
  • Reduce social and ecological impacts from water transfers

 

Associated Indicators

Water Transfer Costs and Benefits

Fiscal cost and benefit for local economy in water-source region due to water transfer. Water source regions may lose economic benefits from actively (e.g., agriculture) or passively (e.g., aesthetic enjoyment) using water.

Water Travel Distance

Distance traveled for units of drinking and irrigation water. The long-distance movement of water is one of the most energy-intensive activities in California and may cause social, economic, and environmental harm in the source areas.