Mission
Mission
Our vision, mission and core values provide the foundation for our organization. These critical
elements describe who we are, what we want to achieve, and what will guide our approach to
business on a daily basis. Memorializing our organization’s vision, mission, and values in this
Strategic Plan document is intended to provide the framework to incorporate these concepts into
specific programs and project based on the following:
Vision
Vision
To become a recognized and respected leader in the community we serve through demonstrated knowledge,
integrity and the quality of our actions.
Values
Values
Fiscal Responsibility, Community, Innovation, Public Safety, Conservation, Service, Dependability,
Integrity, Leadership and Foresight.
Goals
Goals
- Develop sound fiscal and organizational policies that allow the Agency to be effective, innovative and responsive.
- Manage water resources through or in conjunction with the State Water Project to meet future demands while maintaining independence during periods of water shortages.
- Coordinate efforts to maintain adequate water quality so that groundwater is safe for drinking and other beneficial uses.
- Develop public awareness so that individuals and stakeholder organizations support our efforts and understand their role in contributing to the Agency’s mission.
- Advance scientific understanding of the region’s water resources to support efficient management of water resources.
- Promote efficient use of the region’s water resources through regional conservation programs.
Service to the Community: We are here to make a positive difference in
the High Desert and the water industry. As collective and
individual ambassadors of the MWA, we will respond to the
community’s needs in a courteous, respectful and professional
manner.
Integrity: We will strive to continually earn the trust of those we serve and
work with. We will have the courage to make difficult
decisions and the compassion to listen to the needs of others in
doing what is considered correct for the long-term viability of
the area’s water resource.
Innovation and Creativity: We recognize that many of the challenges we
face today are complex and, therefore, must be approached
with creative and innovative solutions. We must always
remember that the system we manage has many
interdependencies, and our actions consequently have the
potential for unintended consequences. We will combine
innovation, aggressiveness and responsible risk-taking to
address the challenges we encounter. We will always be seeking
innovative ways to improve.
Teamwork: We recognize the power and effectiveness of an organization
that operates as a team. We will work to create and maintain a
cooperative, friendly work environment that supports
individual contributions as well as the team effort. We know
that our success depends not on how well each person works,
but on how well we work together, both within our
organization and within our community.
Individual Growth and Reward: We are committed to providing a work
environment based upon mutual respect. We will provide
career development and professional growth opportunities for
our staff so that they can succeed. We will implement a
compensation philosophy that, in conjunction with other
attributes of Agency employment, will provide meaningful
incentive to attract and maintain quality employees.