TO: Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
FROM: Richard Thomasser - District Manager
REPORT BY: Richard Thomasser - District Manager
SUBJECT: North Bay Watershed Association Membership
RECOMMENDATION
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Discussion and direction regarding continued membership of the North Bay Watershed Association (NBWA) and reassignment of District Board representative. (Fiscal Impact: $6,000 Expense, Flood District - Watershed Projects, Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The NBWA was created in 2000 via an MOU between several North Bay local government entities to facilitate partnerships and promote stewardship of the North San Pablo Bay watershed resources. The stated goals of the organization are:
1. Bring together local agencies to work cooperatively and effectively on issues of common interest
2. Work cooperatively to increase eligibility for watershed-based funding
3. Maximize effective use of resources
4. Enhance the NBWA's influence on local, State and federal policies and programs
5. Educate communities about the importance of watershed stewardship
When the District joined NBWA in 2010, the only local entity that was a voting member was Napa Sanitation District. The NBWA had previously requested that Napa County consider membership. However, the WICC Board recommended that the County postpone membership until such time as potential benefits off-set annual costs. Membership was instead recommended for consideration by the District for the benefits outlined below:
1. The District was engaged in IRWMP efforts at the local (county-wide) and regional (Bay Area and Sacramento River) levels.
2. The District's boundaries include the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Napa County.
3. The District's Board of Directors includes members from both the County and the Cities/Town.
4. The District's role and responsibility for flood and stormwater management and water conservation county- wide are key elements in integrated water resource planning and ma...
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