Bill Cesanek, co-chair of the APA Water and Planning Network, discusses the value of land use planning in achieving improved water efficiency for the 2020 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium hosted by the Texas Living Waters Project.
Collins Balcombe from the US Bureau of Reclamation discusses the new WIIN Act for the 2020 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium hosted by the Texas Living Waters Project.
Andrew Spurgin, Principal Planner for the City of Westminster, Colorado, discusses integrating water and land use for the 2020 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium hosted by the Texas Living Waters Project.
Dan Pedersen, Reclaimed Water Program Manager from the City of Austin, discusses the future of Austin Water's reclaimed water system for the 2020 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium hosted by the Texas Living Waters Project.
Presentation by Ryan Kelso, Director of Water Services and Compliance for New Braunfels Utilities, for the 2019 Gulf Coast Water Conservation in Houston, Texas.
Martha Wright and Sasha Kodet from the San Antonio Water System discuss using data to drive customer engagement for the 2020 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium hosted by the Texas Living Waters Project.
Presentation by Sarah Richards, The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation, at the 2018 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium: Future-Focused Water Conservation.
Presentation by John Sutton of the Texas Water Development Board's Municipal Water Conservation Program for the 2019 Gulf Coast Water Conservation in Houston, Texas.
Collins Balcombe from the US Bureau of Reclamation discusses the new WIIN Act for the 2020 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium hosted by the Texas Living Waters Project.
Andrew Spurgin, Principal Planner for the City of Westminster, Colorado, discusses integrating water and land use for the 2020 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium hosted by the Texas Living Waters Project.
Dan Pedersen, Reclaimed Water Program Manager from the City of Austin, discusses the future of Austin Water's reclaimed water system for the 2020 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium hosted by the Texas Living Waters Project.
Presentation by Ryan Kelso, Director of Water Services and Compliance for New Braunfels Utilities, for the 2019 Gulf Coast Water Conservation in Houston, Texas.
Martha Wright and Sasha Kodet from the San Antonio Water System discuss using data to drive customer engagement for the 2020 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium hosted by the Texas Living Waters Project.
Presentation by Sarah Richards, The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation, at the 2018 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium: Future-Focused Water Conservation.
Presentation by John Sutton of the Texas Water Development Board's Municipal Water Conservation Program for the 2019 Gulf Coast Water Conservation in Houston, Texas.
Presented by IWMI's Ian Makin at the 4th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and
Drainage (ARCID), in Aswan, Cairo,
Egypt, on April 26, 2016
Presented as the keynote presentation of the first plenary session (Tools and techniques for improving land and water productivity -I) at the side-event on "Improving Salt and Water Management in the Nile Delta",
Policy Tools to Achieve Urban Water SecurityRobert Brears
TRADITIONALLY, URBAN WATER managers, faced with increasing demand for water alongside varying levels of supplies, have relied on largescale, supply-side infrastructural
projects, such as dams and reservoirs, to meet increased demands for water. This supply-side approach, however, is under increasing pressure from climate change, rapid population and economic growth and even land-use changes impacting the availability of good quality water of sufficient quantities. To enhance urban water security, water managers are turning towards demand-side management.
Sustinable water Infrastructure Through Innovative FinancingIwl Pcu
Purpose: To quantitatively understand the future needs for water investment to:
Address U.S. population growth/economic needs, and renew existing aging infrastructure.
Estimates were made for water and wastewater, investment, cost and payments (2000-2019).
Introducing session 'Industry and other stakeholders partnerships' at 2014 UN-Water Annual International Zaragoza Conference. Preparing for World Water Day 2014: Partnerships for improving water and energy access, efficiency and sustainability. 13-16 January 2014
Funding Sources for Manitoban Municipalities’ Green InitiativesNAP Global Network
Presentation by Dany Robidoux, Eco-West Canada, given on December 1, 2021, as part of the webinar "Funding Sources for Manitoban Municipalities' Green Initiatives."
Funding Sources for Manitoban Municipalities’ Green InitiativesNAP Global Network
Presentation by Cameron Hunter, IISD's Policy Analyst, given on December 1, 2021, as part of the webinar "Funding Sources for Manitoban Municipalities' Green Initiatives."
The Water-Energy Nexus: Opportunities and Challenges, presented by Heather Cooley, Pacific Institute, at the Electrochemical Energy Summit in San Francisco on October 27.
Presented by IWMI's Ian Makin at the 4th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and
Drainage (ARCID), in Aswan, Cairo,
Egypt, on April 26, 2016
Presented as the keynote presentation of the first plenary session (Tools and techniques for improving land and water productivity -I) at the side-event on "Improving Salt and Water Management in the Nile Delta",
Policy Tools to Achieve Urban Water SecurityRobert Brears
TRADITIONALLY, URBAN WATER managers, faced with increasing demand for water alongside varying levels of supplies, have relied on largescale, supply-side infrastructural
projects, such as dams and reservoirs, to meet increased demands for water. This supply-side approach, however, is under increasing pressure from climate change, rapid population and economic growth and even land-use changes impacting the availability of good quality water of sufficient quantities. To enhance urban water security, water managers are turning towards demand-side management.
Sustinable water Infrastructure Through Innovative FinancingIwl Pcu
Purpose: To quantitatively understand the future needs for water investment to:
Address U.S. population growth/economic needs, and renew existing aging infrastructure.
Estimates were made for water and wastewater, investment, cost and payments (2000-2019).
Introducing session 'Industry and other stakeholders partnerships' at 2014 UN-Water Annual International Zaragoza Conference. Preparing for World Water Day 2014: Partnerships for improving water and energy access, efficiency and sustainability. 13-16 January 2014
Funding Sources for Manitoban Municipalities’ Green InitiativesNAP Global Network
Presentation by Dany Robidoux, Eco-West Canada, given on December 1, 2021, as part of the webinar "Funding Sources for Manitoban Municipalities' Green Initiatives."
Funding Sources for Manitoban Municipalities’ Green InitiativesNAP Global Network
Presentation by Cameron Hunter, IISD's Policy Analyst, given on December 1, 2021, as part of the webinar "Funding Sources for Manitoban Municipalities' Green Initiatives."
The Water-Energy Nexus: Opportunities and Challenges, presented by Heather Cooley, Pacific Institute, at the Electrochemical Energy Summit in San Francisco on October 27.
Water Sustainability Summit What will it take Get in the gr.docxjessiehampson
Water Sustainability Summit
What will it take?
Get in the groups
that you were in last time
The Process We Have Been Modeling Is Happening All Around the World…
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What will it take?
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“the use of water that supports the ability of human society to endure and flourish into the indefinite future without undermining the integrity of the hydrological cycle or the ecological systems that depend on it.”
Sounds good.
What’s Gleick’s own critique of this?
“By itself, however, it is too general to offer guidance for water managers, planners, and scientists.
To make decisions about how to allocate and use water resources, other goals and criteria need to be identified.”
We Start with Peter Gleick’s Take on Water Sustainability
Gleick, P (1998). Water in Crisis: Paths to Sustainability. Ecological Applications, 8(3): 571-579
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His seven criteria sound pretty good too. Are we done?
Is this all it takes?
How prioritize these recommendations?
Is this the best way to frame it?
How do his recommendations compare to those found in the other readings?
Peter Gleick’s Take on Water Sustainability
Why do you think this particular article was assigned for everyone to read instead of one of the other 5?
What does water “consciousness” mean?
How do the recommendations in this article compare to Gleick’s?
What ideology is represented in this article?
Discuss…
Clarke - On Developing “Water Consciousness”: Eight Movement Building Principles
On Developing “Water Consciousness”: Eight Movement Building Principles
Clarke, T (2008). On Developing “Water Consciousness”: Eight Movement Building Principles, in Lohan, T, ed., Water Consciousness. AlterNet Books. Pp. 161-167
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Eight Movement Building Principles
Water Integrity
Treat water with reverence and respect
Water Commons
Water must be available to all people and nature
Resist commodification of water
Water Sovereignty
Local communities must be able to control their watersheds
Water Equity
Justice and equity favor public water supply systems
Water Conservation
Use only what we need
Water Quality
Protect ecosystems and human health
Water Security
Prevent water conflicts
Water Democracy
The people become the guardians of water via grassroots, bottom-up activities
Clarke - On Developing “Water Consciousness”: Eight Movement Building Principles
Do you subscribe to this conclusion?
Clarke, T (2008). On Developing “Water Consciousness”: Eight Movement Building Principles, in Lohan, T, ed., Water Consciousness. AlterNet Books. Pp. 161-167.
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The Global Dimension of Water Governance: Why the ...
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David Switzer from the University of Missouri discusses affordability, conservation, and water rate setting for the 2020 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium hosted by the Texas Living Waters Project.
This webinar is a primer on how to get involved in key Houston-area flood-mitigation efforts. It provides an overview of the funding involved, methods of public commenting, and an introduction to current concerns in area communities most vulnerable to flooding.
Watch the webinar at: https://texaslivingwaters.org/deeper-dive/a-seat-at-the-table-how-to-engage-in-houston-area-flood-mitigation/
Speakers include:
Dr. Earthea Nance, Associate Professor, Texas Southern University
Danielle Goshen, Water Policy & Outreach Specialist, Galveston Bay Foundation
Amy Reed, Staff Attorney, Environmental Law Institute
Stephanie Oehler, Public Interest Law Fellow, Environmental Law Institute
Jordan Macha, Executive Director, Bayou City Waterkeeper
Amanda Fuller, Director, Texas Coast & Water Program, National Wildlife Federation
The workshop is the first of an intended series of conversations on how area residents can better participate in key processes that will shape their neighborhoods' futures. If you'd like more information on future events contact us at info@texaslivingwaters.org.
This event was hosted online on Aug 5, 2020 by the National Wildlife Federation, Sierra Club (Lone Star Chapter), Bayou City Waterkeeper, and Galveston Bay Foundation.
This webinar provides an in-depth introduction to the 2020 Texas Water Conservation Scorecard. The only effort of its kind in Texas, the Scorecard offers an extraordinarily detailed analysis of water conservation efforts at over 350 Texas water utilities. Jennifer Walker, Deputy Director of the Texas Coast and Water Program at the National Wildlife Federation leads the webinar, along with Ken Kramer, Water Resources Chair at the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra, and Meghan Bock, Senior Business Analyst at AIQUEOUS.
An initiative of the Texas Living Waters Project, the Scorecard evaluates each utility on a range of criteria including compliance with conservation planning and reporting requirements, its record on water loss and meeting targets for water use reduction, outdoor watering limits, and rate-based incentives for efficient use of water.
Taken in conjunction with the 2016 report, the 2020 Scorecard reveals many utilities are not taking serious actions to advance water conservation.
For more information on the Scorecard’s methodology, results, and recommendations, take a look at the Scorecard website at texaswaterconservationscorecard.org. The interactive site allows users to quickly identify individual utilities’ scores and analysis.
Presentation by Bill Christiansen, Director of Programs for the Alliance for Water Efficiency, for the 2019 Gulf Coast Water Conservation in Houston, Texas.
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Presentation by Dr. Joanna Endter-Wada, professor of policy and social science at the Quinney College of Natural Resources Department of Environment & Society, at the 2019 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
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Water + Planning: The Value of Land Use Planning in Achieving Improved Water Efficiency
1. Water + Planning:
The Value of Land Use Planning in
Achieving Improved Water Efficiency
Bill Cesanek, AICP
Co-Chair, APA Water + Planning Network
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Austin, Texas
2. Presentation
Topics
10th Annual Central Texas Water Conservation
Symposium
Part 1 -The Challenge: Growth
and Resource Constraints
Part 2 – Uncertainty & Risk
Part 3 – Planning Resilience
Part 4 – APA Water + Planning
Network
3. Presentation Idea Map:
Supply challenges + growth = uncertainty
Uncertainty also derives from drought,
uncontrolled demand, growth, pollution, climate
variability
Uncertainty is reduced by creating resilient
solutions
Resilience is achieved through:
- integrated approach to meeting demand
- source water protection & preservation
- planned management of growth/land use
10th Annual Central Texas Water Conservation
Symposium
4. Growth & Land Development
Increasing Water Demand
Uncertainty / Risk
5. What’s Coming Up: USA GROWTH
Year 2014 to Year 2060
• Increased population = 95 million
• Increased employment = 10 million per decade
(40 million total)
• Food/agriculture needed for increased
population
• Energy needed for new population &
employment
• Growth is mainly in water-conflicted locations
Planners help towns, cities, and regions to
plan the location, scale, density,
arrangement, and types of this growth…
6. Texas
Growth
The entire area could become one giant
metropolis with a 19 percent growth in residents
(more than 3.5 million people)—from 18.14
million in 2015 to 21.65 million in 2030—bringing
it close to the current population of the New York
City metro area (20.18 million people).
“The TEXAS TRIANGLE IS...
Anchored by Austin, Dallas-
Fort Worth, Houston and San
Antonio metro areas
Home to 7 of the states 10
biggest universities
Home to 18.14 million
residents
Home to 53 of the state’s 54
Fortune 500 companies. “
A 2008 report by urban
planners at Texas A&M calls
the Triangle “one of the most
dynamic urban regions in the
nation,” rivaling both New
York and L.A.
If the Triangle’s population
grows as foreseen, the
megaregion will become
even more dynamic -- and
crowded.
7. Austin
Growth
Between 2010-15, Austin was the 2nd fastest growing city
(16%) and MSA (18.8%) in the nation.
Austin is forecast to grow 55% by 2030, or to a population
of nearly 2.8 million.
“Austin could become part of a
huge megalopolis”
10. Megaregions
• What urban, environmental, and economic
functions are best captured at this scale?
• How are individual megaregions engaging in
economic competition amongst one
another? How are cities within competing?
• What policy levers are missing to enable
planning at this scale?
• How will the incredible economic ascent of
this region stress available resources?
12. • 2016 Planner Water Survey
• Water is a top or top ten issue
(91% of 900 respondents)
• Concerns:
Stormwater mgmt (82%)
Flooding (70%)
Water supply (67%)
Water resource/env.
degradation (62%)
Flooding
Water: A Top Ten Planning Issue
13. One Water
offers new
strategies to
pursue
efficient
Water
Management
• Sometimes known by
other names… IWRM
• Examples: One Water
LA; Colorado Water
Plan; Green City Clean
Waters, PA; and more!
14. • One water is a
management strategy for
water that emphasizes the
science and hydrology of
all waters being
interconnected
• Implementing One
Water requires
interdisciplinary
engagement to bring all
the professionals in water
together, so all work is
connected and synergistic.
• Eliminating
disconnected and silo
management provides a
pathway to sustainable
water decision-making.
What is One Water?
15. 1. Opportunistic Utilization of Available Water
2. Engineered Storage and Conveyance
3. Addition of Water Treatment Technologies
4. Non-Point Source Pollution Control
5. Restored Ecologic and Hydrologic Balance;
Closed Loop; Stormwater Infiltration/Storage
The Water Supply City (early 1800’s)
The Sewered City (mid-late 1800’s)
The Drained City (mid 1900’s)
The Waterways City (late 1900’s)
The Water Cycle City (2000’s)
The Water Sensitive City (future)
History of Water Management
Information derived from:
Vladimir Novotny and Paul Brown (2007). Cities of the Future: Towards Integrated Sustainable Water and Landscape Management. London: IWA Publishing, and,
Rebekah Brown et al. (2008); “Transitioning to Water Sensitive Cities: Historical, Current and Future Transition States,”
https://web.sbe.hw.ac.uk/staffprofiles/bdgsa/11th_International_Conference_on_Urban_Drainage_CD/ICUD08/pdfs/618.pdf
16. Key Challenges
• Lack of processes to better connect
• Water professions are not adequately collaborative
• Data hoarding or difficult-to-integrate data sources
• No incentives for
interdisciplinary education
• Planners not sufficiently
involved in water decisions,
due to agency
fragmentation/isolation
17. The percentage of time
collaboration between
water and
planning agencies occurs
in the jurisdictions of
Water Research
Foundation survey
respondents.
Source: Stoker et al.
forthcoming.
2% 36% 18% 35% 9%
18. One Water Mgmt Issues in Towns
Source:
• Land Use & Development
Water Demands
• Climate Variability
• Future Water
Sources/Capacity
• Aging Infrastructure
• Sewer System Capacity
• CSOs, Water Quality, and
Public Health
• Flooding
• Social Equity
19. One Water Synergies
From: Pathways to One Water, A Guide for Institutional
Innovation, Carol Howe, ForEvaSolutions and Pierre
Mukheibir, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of
Technology, Sydney, 2015, Water Environment Research
Foundation
20. One Water Implementation
• One Water is an implementation approach to
managing water resources to achieve long-term
resilience and reliability, balancing both
community and ecosystem needs.
• (Paulson, Broley, and Stephens 2017)
• Using One Water principles cities integrate
their water management approaches wherever
possible. Water management should be
integrated into every city decision, from master
planning to land use to economic development
planning to complete streets
• (adapted from Mayors Innovation Project, June 2016)
21. One Water Management recognizes
that integrated management of
supply, wastewater, and stormwater
all contribute to better source water
by improving runoff & discharge
quality, reducing withdrawals, and
conserving aquatic environments.
10th Annual Central Texas Water Conservation
Symposium
25. Why Integrate Water & Land Use
Planning?
Land use determines water demand and can impact
both water supply and quality
Interviews with Colorado water providers revealed:
1. Land use planning and development approval
influence water use
2. Long-range planning and development
approval processes are two important points
of collaboration
3. All providers can collaborate with land use
authorities
4. Much value in technical assistance & tools
26. Why Comp Plans?
• Foundational to other land use efforts
• Coordination of goals among plans & departments
• Public engagement important
• Where does your water come from?
• Comp plans are more accessible to
the public than water resources
plan; water information needs to be
somewhere the public will interact
with it.
27. Planning Process
Coordinate
a cross-departmental team to share
data, review existing plans, and
inform the process.
Understand water
resources data,
scenarios,
opportunities, and
risks in the present
and future.
Plan for land and
water integration
and establish
metrics to track
progress toward
goals.
Act to
implement the
comprehensive
plan and its
water-related
goals.
28. Water Element and Water Throughout
• Water elements provide a dedicated section to
tackle ‘all things water’
• Water should be included in other
elements/policies as appropriate
• For example:
• "Do not significantly increase potential additional water service
demands by approving annexation developments or up-zoning
property until an engineered plan for replacing the existing
water treatment system is adopted, adequate financing is
identified, and sufficient water rights are established." (Rico
2004 Plan, p. 15)
• "Preserve creeks, wetlands, and other water features in their
natural state. Use these features for water quality
enhancement, stormwater management, open space and
recreational purposes when appropriate. Use vegetative buffers
to protect wetlands and other water features from
development encroachment.“ (Aurora 2009 Plan, p.153)
29. What Water Mgmt Topics Should be
Considered in Comprehensive/Master Plans?
30. • Water Supply
• Water
Conservation
Where does our water come
from?
How much do we have?
• Water Demand
• Water Management
• Water Financing
How is it used?
Which sectors and land use
types use the most? The least?
• Water and Wastewater
Infrastructure
• Water Quality
Is our water infrastructure
sufficient and reliable?
Understand Current Water Management
31. •Projected Population
Change
What is our population
growth?
•Projected Development &
Land Use Change
•Water Demand Drivers
What are our
development
expectations?
• Forecasting Water Supply/Demand
• Water-Related Hazard Mitigation
• Water Supply Augmentation
• Water Equity
Do current water
supplies line up with
these projections?
Future Resilience: Questions to ask
32. • Collaborating on both
Land/Water
Are we collaborating on water?
• “Show Me the Water” Requirements
• Water in Development Review
Does our development process
consider water?
• Water Efficient Urban Form and Zoning
Regulations
How does our urban form
impact our water use?
• Building/Plumbing Policies
Is water used efficiently indoors?
• Landscaping/Irrigation Policies
• Stormwater Management
Is water used efficiently
outdoors?
• Water for Ecosystem Functions
How does land use impact our
watersheds?
Land Use Tools for Water Efficiency
34. What is smart growth?
• "Smart growth" covers a range of
development and conservation strategies that
help protect our health and natural
environment and make our communities
more attractive, economically stronger, and
more socially diverse.
• Development decisions affect many of the
things that touch people's everyday lives —
their homes, their health, the schools their
children attend, the taxes they pay, their daily
commute, the natural environment around
them, economic growth in their community,
and opportunities to achieve their dreams
and goals. What, where, and how
communities build will affect their residents'
lives for generations to come.
37. Source Water Protection
US Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) established
EPA’s Source Water Assessment and Protection
Programs
SDWA mandated specific program elements,
most notably Source Water Assessment (SWA)
Other than controlling point source discharges,
most Source Water Protection measures are
voluntary in nature - based on reducing the
impacts of land development: residential,
commercial, agricultural, timber…
Does the authority exist to protect source
waters using planning mechanisms under state
or local laws?
38. Source Water Collaborative
Prepared A PLANNER’S GUIDE
May 2017
“Advice Worth Drinking (Your Water,
Your Decision): How today’s land-use
decisions can protect tomorrow’s water
supply”
Prepared by the Source Water
Collaborative
American Planning Association (APA)
– led the development of the Guide
Available at
http://sourcewatercollaborative.org
/guide-for-land-use-planners/
39. Issues & Challenges
Land development can greatly impact source waters:
increased impervious cover from land development
(roads, parking lots, buildings, etc.) increases
surface runoff and streamflow, decreases ground
water recharge, and reduces base flow in streams
poor stormwater management practices (gray
infrastructure) affect storm flow & water quality
septic installation in residential and commercial
development can exceed the capacity of
ecosystems to assimilate nutrients
urbanization can intensify floods and erosion
significant natural resources, including wetlands,
stream corridors, & native habitats often degraded
in urban and agricultural areas
43. Putting (Drinking) Water into
the Planning Process
Integrate source water protection into
planning activities:
Sustainable water source provides reduced
treatment needs and increased availability
Increases public health by protecting from
toxic chemicals and disease-causing
pathogens
Need greater collaboration among
partners, such as water system operators,
land use planners, land owners, watershed
organizations, and regulators
44. Examples of Putting (Drinking)
Water into the Planning Process
Connecticut State Water Plan
Water Management in Colorado
Chicago Metropolitan Planning Council: Drinking
Water 123
Babbitt Center – Incorporating Water into
Community Planning
45. Water Mgmt Innovation in Colorado
Colorado Senate Bill 15-008 & Colorado Water Plan:
Goal: by 2025, 75% of Coloradans will live in
communities that have incorporated water-saving
(efficient) actions into land-use planning.
Colorado Growing Water Smart Program
Introduces communities to a full range of
communications, public engagement, planning, and
policy implementation tools.
Ten Colorado cities and counties involved to date
Teaches local participants how to integrate land use
and water planning to realize watershed health and
community resiliency goals and better address and
plan for land development and water needs.
https://sonoraninstitute.org/resource/growing-water-
smart-workbook/
48. o Promote understanding about water science and
engineering.
o Explore how land use affects the health and integrity
of the water environment.
o Improve skills of planners to manage water more
sustainably and more equitably.
o Create better connections between planners and
water professionals; new mechanisms for interaction.
o Advance planning methods that support an "One
Water“ approach.
APA Water & Planning Network
10th Annual Central Texas Water Conservation
Symposium
49. American Planning Association
Water & Planning Network: Mission Statement
Operate as a communications and information
sharing network, connecting members to the
best planning practices that reflect current
research, science, policy and technology
regarding water resources.
Create better and more frequent connections
and engagement between planners, design
professionals, and water professionals by
establishing new mechanisms for
interdisciplinary interaction.
The WPN seeks to advance planning methods
and interactions that support an integrated
approach to water management, known as
"One Water" management.
51. The Model Ordinance Worksheet
We built an ordinance-development tool, not
just a model ordinance, because:
Variety of settings: constraints, governing entities,
enabling laws
We anticipate a variety of users (not just lawyers)
It is intended to assist with outreach
This tool is intended to help the users identify
and think about critical issues
52.
53. Illustration of change:
Sustainable water resources
In the past, cities imported water supplies from
far away, discharged wastewater into receiving
waters, and diverted stormwater away from city
into receiving waters.
Water
Supply
Wastewater
Receiving
Waters
dry
weather
wet
weather
Stormwater
54. Illustration of change:
Sustainable water resources
In the future, cities will reuse wastewater, reduce
stormwater and find ways to beneficially reuse it, and
reduce the need for importing water supplies — in other
words become more self-sufficient.
Water
Supply
Wastewater
Receiving
Waters
dry
weather
wet
weather
Stormwater
Reduced flows
from BMPs
Beneficial reuse of stormwater
(e.g., irrigation/groundwater recharge)
Reuse of treated
wastewater
55. Selected Resources
Source Water Collaborative: Resources, tools,
case studies and links to practitioners.
American Water Works Association: Resource
community for the drinking water industry
compiling the latest science, guidance, and
tools for Source Water Protection.
EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water Program;
Smart Growth Program: Information on source
water assessments, protection efforts,
partnerships, outreach, and other smart growth
tools to protect sources of drinking water.
Smart Growth Network: A coalition of
developers, planners, government officials,
community groups and other stakeholders.
57. Resources
Planners and Water, APA
PAS Report 588
William Cesanek, Vicki
Elmer, Jennifer Graeff
American Planning
Association, 2017
Integrated Water Management with Urban
Design
Philip Stoker and Gary Pivo
(WE&RF Project No. SIWM10C15)
Integrating Land Use and
Water Resources: Planning
to Support Water Supply
Diversification
Coordinated Planning
Guide: A How-To Resource
for Integrating Alternative
Water Supply and Land Use
Planning
Becky Fedak and Drew
Beckwith
(WRF Project No. 4623A;
4623B)
58. Presentation Idea Map:
Supply challenges + growth = uncertainty
Uncertainty also derives from drought,
uncontrolled demand, growth, pollution, climate
variability
Uncertainty is reduced by creating resilient
solutions
Resilience is achieved through:
- integrated approach to meeting demand
- source water protection & preservation
- planned management of growth/land use
10th Annual Central Texas Water Conservation
Symposium
59. 10th Annual Central Texas Water Conservation
Symposium
Water + Planning:
The Value of Land Use Planning in
Achieving Improved Water Efficiency
Bill Cesanek, AICP
CesanekWE@CDMSmith.com
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