Objectives

As the population of California continues to grow, the critical need for reliable water supplies focuses attention on mountain county resources as integral to meeting this demand. Historically, the mountain region of North and Central California generates approximately 70% of the available water annually renewed though the hydrologic cycle.

However, the mountain counties comprising this region have not kept pace with developing water supplies to meet individual demands. This is despite the fact that this region has experienced a tremendous population explosion, with many of these counties among the fastest growing in the State. It is therefore of statewide interest, as well as local necessity, to develop the capacity to meet current demands of this region while preparing for future water demands throughout the
State.

Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of MCWRA is to assist and support its members, both counties and agencies, to ensure reliable water deliveries of the highest quality water within their jurisdictions and to assist the needs of the downstream users in a fair and equitable manner.

It is a goal of the MCWRA to (a) strengthen and assist our members with their jurisdictional responsibilities, (b) study and promote the newest methods of reclamation and waste water treatments, and hydroelectric generation, (c) to be active in sharing information, issue awareness, education and potential legislative action or legal support.