Overview of CABY•Regional planning effort began in 2006 with adoption of IRWMP in 2007•Region covers 4 watersheds: eastern boundary defined by headwaters at crest of Sierra Nevada, western boundary defined by transition zone to Central Valley, and northern and southern boundaries defined by Yuba and Consumnes Rivers

Recent Accomplishments• 2011 - Prop 84, Round 1 implementation grant award of $3.1 million for 16

projects– Still awaiting contract execution with DWR, expected soon– Applicant: City of Nevada City (with administrative function to be performed by

CABY)• 2011 – Prop 84, Round 1 planning grant award of approximately $650,000 for

IRWM plan update– Underway with expected completion later this year– Important opportunity to strengthen CABY effort through re-evaluation of

organizational needs for long-term success and expand common understanding of regional water resource challenges and opportunities

– Applicant: CABY Regional Water Management Group (nonprofit corporation)• 2013 – Submission of Grant Application for Prop 84, Round 2 implementation

funding for $5+ million– Applicant: Sierra Fund