AWWA JTMGT69613

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of water resources issues in the state of California, specifically drought preparedness and climate change issues. Interdisciplinary management theory is presented, along with background systems theory, basis for linkage, systems-based management, and systems management concept. The concept of Shared Vision Planning (SVP) is introduced, and covers topics that include: decision management; tools and opportunities; applying the SVP conceptual and quantitative management model; computer-aided communications; options comparison - conservation and operational impacts; example management; EID drought stage; and, benefits of SVP.