A Climate Action Plan for the California Department of Water Resources. Issue 10 (7th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arnold, Wyatt; Spanos, Katherine A.; Schwarz, Andrew; Doan, Chi; Deaver, Katerina; Akens, Mary U.; Maendly, Romain; Selmon, Michelle; Ekstrom, Julia; Coombe, Peter; Andrew, John
• Is Part Of: Journal ‐ American Water Works Association. Volume 114:Issue 10(2022)
• Page Start: 10
• Page End: 20
• Publication Date: 2022-12-07
• Subjects: Utility Management -- Climate -- Planning -- California -- Water Resources -- Climate Change -- Risks -- Consultants; Water-supply -- United States -- Periodicals; Water-supply engineering -- United States -- Periodicals; 363.61097305
• DOI: 10.1002/awwa.2011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-150X

Abstract

Key Takeaways: Greenhouse gas mitigation and adaptation to climate change vulnerabilities should be incorporated into existing utility business and project management processes. A comprehensive climate action plan can meet and exceed legal requirements, reduce risk, achieve business process efficiencies, apply best available science, and demonstrate social responsibility. Focused internal workgroups, expert consultation, inspired management, feedback loops, breadth of application, and quantitative detail are critical to success.