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TASK 13.0 GSP SUBMITTAL TO DWR FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Following approval of the Final GSP by the Yucaipa GSA, we will electronically submit the final GSP
for review and approval. The project team understands that a 60-day comment period is required per
SGMA for DWR to receive comments on the adopted GSP. Following the 60-day comment period, we
will receive a copy of the DWR final approval.

Deliverables: Copy of DWR confirmation of receipt of GSP and approval letter

TASK 14.0 GRANT ADMINISTRATON

The Valley District will perform the Grant Administration Task including the preparation of quarterly
invoices to DWR. Our team will provide monthly progress reports that can be used prepare the quarterly
invoices as described in Task 18.

ESTABLISH FRAMEWORK FOR LOCAL MANAGEMENT

OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCES

TASK 15.0 ESTABLISH GOVERNANCE GSA

We will incorporate the existing documents already created by the Yucaipa GSA members and incorporate
governance structure of the GSA into the “Governance” chapter of the Yucaipa GSP.

Deliverables: Governance chapter

TASK 16.0 DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT COORDINATED OUTREACH PLAN

An effective, proactive, and transparent stakeholder engagement process is critical to developing a
supported GSP and to foster support from the community and appreciation for the plan’s benefits.
Our approach involves listening carefully to all GSA agencies and establishing a clear decision-making
process that will lead to a compliant, supported regional groundwater management plan. WSC is a leader
in multi-agency stakeholder facilitation and planning that leads to viable, supported water solutions,
with experience effectively facilitating collaborative regional water approaches among leading California
agencies. Our approach to developing and implementing a coordinated outreach plan includes the
following key steps:
• Assessment: Conduct listening sessions to understand the objectives of GSA partner agencies and
key stakeholder groups, and determine communication and collaboration needs.
• Visioning: Develop a supported Outreach Plan that establishes a prioritized communications schedule,
identifies beneficial users and interested parties for participation in the TAC, and outlines products,
materials, overall guiding messaging, and high-impact opportunities to connect with stakeholders,
including DAC groups. Create direction and concepts for prioritized outreach collateral including
brochures, handouts, educational material, signs, and more that support outreach, education, and
communication goals. Create vision and direction for website including use of photos/imagery and
content in support of project vision and goals.
• Creation: Using the top-line messaging established in the Visioning stage, develop graphics and
content for all website pages and printed materials, including handouts. Develop presentation
templates and materials for use by the Yucaipa GSA. Facilitate reviews and edits with GSA partners.

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