Basin Management

Making Water Available

The Mojave Water Agency is the guardian of the High Desert’s water supply, ensuring that there is enough water today and for generations to come. Formed in 1960, the Agency is responsible for managing groundwater resources in the Mojave River  Basin and Morongo Basin, and providing alternate water sources to the region as needed. It is one of 29 State Water Project contractors permitted to deliver water from the California Aqueduct. The MWA is also the entity charged with implementing the adjudication,  a court sanctioned groundwater management system designed to gradually bring water used in balance with the available supply.

How MWA Manages The Basin’s Water Supply

Aqueduct at Sunset
Water Supply

The Mojave Water Agency (the Agency) was established in 1960 in response to concerns over the regional overdraft condition that was occurring due to the annual use of ground water resources exceeded the long-term average annual supply.

Water Supply
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Watermaster

Watermaster’s main responsibilities are to monitor and verify water production for approximately 450 parties (1,700 wells), collect required assessments, conduct studies and prepare an annual report of its findings and activities to the Court.

Watermaster
MRP near Daggett
Regional Planning

The Regional Water Management Group (RWMG) is charged with developing and implementing the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Plan.  Where possible, the RWMG will defer to the stakeholders to provide input and direction in the development of the IRWM Plan.

Regional Planning
Helendale Bluffs Construction
Facilities

Connecting rivers, watersheds, and basins, the MWA manages and maintains your sources of freshwater.

Facilities
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Small Water Systems Assistance Program

The Small Water Systems and Disadvantaged Communities Sub-Committee (SWS/DAC) was formed specifically by the IRWMP Project Team to focus on the needs of small water systems which include any agency involved in water resources (small water systems) and economically disadvantaged communities systems.

Small Water Systems Assistance