Financial Assistance Programs - Grants and Loans
Lake Elsinore and San Jacinto Watershed Program (Chapter 6, Article 6)
Contact: Bill Campbell
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
Division of Water Quality
1001 "I" Street, 15th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814-2828
(916) 341-5499
Amount: Lake Elsinore and San Jacinto Watershed Program -- $15,000,000 for grants to fund specified types of projects in the Lake Elsinore and San Jacinto Watershed.
Appropriations: Subject to appropriation by the Legislature.
Program Description:
This is a new program that will provide local assistance to a joint powers agency for watershed management and flood control projects consistent with the Lake Elsinore Management Plan that accomplish one or more of the following:
- Preserve agricultural land.
- Protect wildlife habitat.
- Protect and enhance recreational resources.
- Improve lake water quality.
Historical Implementation:
The SWRCB has previously provided loan funding to SAWPA, one of the joint powers member agencies, for similar types of projects.
Implementation Process/Timetable:
- May 2000 -- Locals formed a joint powers agency.
- June 2000 -- Governor signed the State Fiscal Year (FY) 2000-01 Budget, including $8 million for the Elsinore and San Jacinto Watershed Program.
- September 2000 -- SWRCB will initiate a contract with the joint powers agency or their designated representative regarding program management.
- December 2000 -- The joint powers agency will provide SWRCB a priority list of projects for FY 2000-01.
- FY 2000-01 -- SWRCB approves, as necessary, individual projects for funding.
- March 2000 -- The joint powers agency provides SWRCB Priority List of Projects for FY 2001-02.
- FY 2001-02 -- SWRCB approves, as necessary, individual projects for funding.
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