The Safe, Clean Water Program funds stormwater initiatives that improve water quality, increase our local water supply, and provide community benefits, like green spaces and parks. The program cultivates regional and community partnerships and prioritizes historically underserved communities.
This newsletter provides important updates on the Regional, Municipal, and District Programs, designed to help our community stay informed and engaged. For further information on regional proposals, including those that are funded and under consideration, please visit our projects webpage.
We look forward to our ongoing collaboration as we remain dedicated to implementing and refining the Safe, Clean Water Program. Your input and feedback are crucial to us, and we appreciate your valuable opinions. Feel free to share any comments or questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Key Dates to Know
- January 31, 2024 – Regional Oversight Committee Meeting
- February 15, 2024 – Regional Oversight Committee Meeting
REGIONAL PROGRAM
Regional Oversight Committee
The deadline to submit public comments for the Draft Biennial SCW Program Progress Report was on Jan. 8, 2024 by 5:00pm. The report can be found HERE.
The next ROC meeting will be on January 31, 2024 to review the public comments received and approve sending the Biennial SCW Program Progress Report to the Board of Supervisors.
Project Modification Report
The deadline to submit the Project Modification Request (PMR) form for the current fiscal year was on November 30, 2023. As a reminder, the PMR forms can be submitted at any time. You may view the guidelines HERE.
Public or Media Events
Please notify the District of any public or media events highlighting the achievements and results of the Safe, Clean Water Program, such as project ribbon-cutting ceremonies or groundbreaking events. We are interested in participating! Please send us an announcement via email [safecleanwaterla@pw.lacounty.gov] to begin coordination as early as possible.
Municipal Program
Municipal Program Annual Reports
Municipal annual progress/expenditure reports are due December 31st. These reports will cover activities conducted during a given fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Annual Reports for previous years are available HERE, and new reports will be posted as soon as possible.
FY24-25 Annual Plans
By April 1, 2024, every municipality must submit an Annual Plan to the District. This plan is required by the Safe, Clean Water Program’s Municipal Program. The plan is a detailed document that explains the projects, programs, and activities that the municipality intends to carry out with the money they receive from the Safe, Clean Water Program’s revenue. Progress on implementing these plans is reported in the Municipal Program Annual Reports, described above.
Annual Plans received and confirmed complete by the District are posted on the Municipal Program page HERE.
Audits are due March 31,2024. You may view the FAQ HERE.
Municipal Program Fund Transfer Disbursements
The Safe Clean Water Municipal Program has completed the first round of the FY 23-24 Annual Disbursements. If your municipality has not received their FY 23-24 Annual Disbursement, please contact the District at scwpmunicipal@dpw.lacounty.gov to inquire for missing documentation.
DISTRICT PROGRAM
Metrics and Monitoring Study
The Metrics and Monitoring Study (MMS) Team hosted a project briefing to provide the final update and results of the study and share the next steps. The project briefing was conducted twice with the same information presented to allow maximum opportunity for the public to attend the session that best suits their schedule. You may view the recording and review more information about the MMS HERE.
Tax
Total Program Tax Collection for FY2022-23 is available on the SCW website, in the Estimated Revenues webpage. Projections for FY2023-24 are available HERE.
Interested in tracking the Safe, Clean Water Program Watershed Coordination events happening in your community?
Visit our SCWP engagement calendar or contact the SCWP Watershed Coordinators for more information.