Regionalization: A Comprehensive Approach to Water Resource Management
This content delves into the concept of regionalization as a means to foster collaboration and partnerships for managing water resources effectively. It discusses the distinction between regionalization and consolidation, characteristics of regionalization, how regions are identified, and when regionalization is a viable solution. It highlights the importance of protecting water resources, addressing operational challenges, and achieving economies of scale through collaborative efforts.
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Regionalization: A Comprehensive Approach NM Infrastructure Conference October 24, 2019 Las Cruces, NM
Rural Community Assistance Partnership, Inc. Western Rural Community Assistance Corporation 916/447-2854 www.rcac.org Midwest Midwest Assistance Program 952/758-4334 www.map-inc.org Southern Community Resource Group 479/443-2700 www.crg.org Northeast RCAP Solutions 800/488-1969 www.rcapsolutions.org Great Lakes WSOS Community Action Commission 800/775-9767 www.glrcap.org 800/321-7227 www.rcap.org Southeast Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project 866/928-3731 www.southeastrcap.org
Part 1: Characteristics of Regionalization High Valley-Vista Del Rey MDWCA Collaboration Lower Rio Grande PWWA Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Mora Alliance El Valle Water Alliance Grant County Regional Water Project Eastern Plains Regional Water Utility Authority
Consolidation The action or process of making something stronger or more solid. The action or process of combining a number of things into a single more effective or coherent whole. Utility A Utility ABC Utility B Utility C
Regionalization Regionalization is a formal or informal way to create collaboration or form partnerships to identify and implement regional solutions.
How is a Region Identified? By chance By regulatory/funding agencies By others Self-identified By Technical Assistance Providers
Regionalization is a Good Solution When Existing and future water resources need to be protected The capacity to operate in a business-like manner is lacking Funding capacity is limited Compliance is not attainable Source redundancy is lacking Volunteers are burning out There is an opportunity to create economies of scale Considering a project!
Moving Toward Sustainability Merriam-Webster Definition of Sustainable 1 : capable of being sustained An integrated approach between the economy; ecology; and community improving each domain without diminishing the other. 3/2/2025 9
Part 2: Approaches and Structures High Valley-Vista Del Rey MDWCA Collaboration Lower Rio Grande PWWA Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Mora Alliance El Valle Water Alliance Grant County Regional Water Project Eastern Plains Regional Water Utility Authority
The Regionalization Spectrum Consolidation Partial Consolidation Contractual Assistance Informal Collaboration
Approaches Physical Emergency interconnections Bulk water sales Regional treatment plants Non-Physical Management, technical, and/or financial resources may be pooled/consolidated (in total, or in part) Trade technical expertise and management skills
Examples of Regional Cooperation Sharing equipment and bulk purchases Mutual aid agreement Water purchase contract Shared system management Acquisition and physical interconnection
Part 3: Creating a Regional Project High Valley-Vista Del Rey MDWCA Collaboration Lower Rio Grande PWWA Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Mora Alliance El Valle Water Alliance Grant County Regional Water Project Eastern Plains Regional Water Utility Authority
Regional Projects Need: Common Vision Common Mission Common Values Common Goals Common Objectives
CHANGE = OPPORTUNITY Change is initiated by an agent of change: A person or institution, with strength, power, influence, prestige and authority. It is sustained by a
Building Trust Blockers will be all along the way. Don t give up, keep going .Engage the nay sayers Document the process Make it transparent Preserve the local history
Written Agreements Written agreements alleviate concerns regarding who is in control Confirm mutual commitments, provide clarity and confidence in the relationship Establish WIN-WIN benefits envisioned by the parties. Provide an operating and legal framework The exercise of developing a written agreement creates trust, transparency and bonding
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL CHANGE Engage the community. Create a transition team. Provide visuals, maps are great - a financial plan Establish symbols of change. (a logo, a new web site, etc.) Focus on what can collectively be achieved Build trust and document the process
Key Ingredients: Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Communication, Communication, Communication YOU as an agent of CHANGE!
