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The Office of Water Conservation
& Drought Planning

IMPORTANT:  WATER EFFICIENCY GRANT FUNDING NEWS

The Office of Water Conservation and Drought Planning (OWCDP) promotes water use efficiency while providing public information and technical and financial assistance for water conservation planning. The OWCDP also promotes drought planning by encouraging and assisting communities to prepare and implement drought mitigation plans and by monitoring drought impacts and informing the public, media, and state officials.
 
The Office of Water Conservation and Drought Planning exists to perform the following:
  • Maintain a clearinghouse of water conservation and drought information and disseminates information to the public 
  • Provide technical assistance and evaluate & approve water conservation and drought mitigation plans
  • Provide financial assistance for water conservation planning, water efficiency, drought mitigation planning and public education & outreach through one grant program
  • Provide leadership through the Water Availability Task Force to monitor, forecast, mitigate, and prepare for drought
  • Coordinate with multiple state and local agencies to provide public information