CONSENT CALENDAR

 

2.

CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2008-04 PROCLAIMING MAY

2008 AS WATER AWARENESS MONTH  IN THE MONTEREY PENINSULA

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

 

Meeting Date:

April 21, 2008

Budgeted: 

N/A

 

From:

Darby Fuerst

Program/

N/A

 

General Manager

Line Item No:

 

 

 

Prepared By:

Stephanie Pintar

Cost Estimate:

N/A

 

General Counsel Approval:  N/A

 

Committee Recommendation:  N/A

 

CEQA Compliance:  N/A

 

 

SUMMARY:  Resolution 2008-04 (Exhibit 2-A) proclaims May 2008 as “Water Awareness Month.”  This May, the California Water Awareness Campaign celebrates its 20th year promoting greater appreciation of our most precious resource.  MPWMD supports Water Awareness Month in May as an opportunity to remind residents about the importance of water conservation.

A major goal adopted by the District Board is to promote water conservation and education regarding water issues. District activities focus on public education to encourage Peninsula residents and businesses to continue on-going water conservation practices.  As a member of the Water Awareness Committee (WAC) of Monterey County, the District supports and participates in water conservation education and activities. 

 

RECOMMENDATION:  District staff recommends that the Board approve Resolution 2008-04, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Proclaiming May 2008 as Water Awareness Month.  This item will be approved if adopted along with the Consent Calendar.

 

BACKGROUND:  The District has carried out a comprehensive water conservation program since 1986. The District has water conservation regulations that support efficient plumbing fixtures and prohibit water waste. The comprehensive joint MPWMD/CAW Water Saving Appliance Rebate Program has been recently expanded to include rebates for High Efficiency Toilets, high efficiency dishwashers and washing machines, instant-access hot water systems, zero water consumption urinals, smart controllers, rain sensors, soil moisture sensors and cisterns.  The District’s Expanded Water Conservation and Standby Rationing Plan has been successful in keeping community water use below regulatory the limits. 

 

EXHIBITS

2-A      Resolution 2008-04

 

 

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