AWWA ACE70943

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the sources of water for southern California. Metropolitan's three-tired climate change adaptation strategy is presented and includes: knowledge sharing and research support; quantification of current research; and, implementation of Programs/Policies. Specific aspects of the strategy highlighted in the presentation include: collaboration with other water utilities - Water Utility Climate Alliance (WUCA); internal planning analyses, studies; greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation and decreasing energy use and increased efficiency; Integrated Water Resource Plan; incorporating climate change uncertainty into IRP planning; and, IRP decision support method. Includes table, figures.