HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation 04/20/2021- Citizens' Water AcademyADWR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM
MARANA CITIZENS’ WATER ACADEMY
AMANDA JONES –BUSINESS SERVICES COORDINATOR
4/20/2021
WATER MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WMAP)
•Managed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources
•Funded by groundwater withdrawal fees collected within each AMA
•Programs funded help users achieve efficient use of water supplies and help the AMA meet its water management goal
•Total Groundwater Conservation Grant amount $2m
•Tucson AMA allocation -$305,000
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OUR PROCESS
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February 2020
•Completed and submitted application
June 2020
•Selected as a finalist and presented to the Groundwater Users Advisory Council (GUAC)
October 2020
•Selected as one of three awardees in the Tucson AMA
April 2021
•Received final draft contract language
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Components
1. Conservation
materials
2. CWA
Project Timeline
3 years
Project Cost
$35,000
Grant req. $25,000
In kind/cash –
approx. $10,000
Project Goal
Use innovative
technology and
ideas to engage
with our community
to conserve
groundwater
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CONSERVATION MATERIALS CREATION
•Work with subject matter experts to develop content
•Develop and design printed materials
•Design and create digital versions
•Print large quantities of materials
•Update and post digital materials to the Marana Water
webpages
•Create social media schedule
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CITIZENS’ WATER ACADEMY
Participant
Recruitment
Establish
Content &
Schedule
Host 4-6
Week
Program
Data
Analysis &
Tracking
Repeat!
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CITIZENS’ WATER ACADEMY
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RECRUITMENT
COURSE DEVELOPMENT & PRESENTATION
DATA ANALYSIS
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QUESTIONS?