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39-655: The California Water Plan (Water Plan) is the State of California’s long-term strategic plan for managing and developing water resources throughout the state. The Water Plan is mandated by California Water Code Sections 10004–10013, and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is required to update the plan every five years. Although the Water Plan does not create mandates, propose specific projects, or authorize funding, Water Code Section 10005 defines

78-453: A female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The median income for a household in the CDP was $ 43,778, and the median income for a family was $ 48,157. Males had a median income of $ 31,615 versus $ 27,116 for females. The per capita income for the CDP

117-541: A long-standing water rights dispute between Fallbrook and the federal government. Update 2013 includes the Highlights booklet, three primary volumes, and two reference volumes. Highlights : This booklet provides an overview of the first three volumes. Volume 1 — The Strategic Plan Archived 2016-03-12 at the Wayback Machine : This volume looks at the current water issues in the state. It also provides

156-808: A look at potential problems in the future, along with possible solutions. The Strategic Plan is presented in eight chapters, including “California Water Today” and “Roadmap for Action.” Volume 2 — Regional Reports Archived 2016-03-12 at the Wayback Machine : California is divided into 10 hydrologic regions; this volume has a chapter on each one. There are also chapters on two overlay areas (the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Mountain Counties) that don’t qualify as hydrologic regions, but deserve attention because of their contributions and importance to California’s water systems. Volume 3 — Resource Management Strategies Archived 2016-03-12 at

195-514: A population of 30,534. The population density was 1,738.7 inhabitants per square mile (671.3/km ). The racial makeup of Fallbrook was 20,454 (67.0%) White with 49.1% of the population being non-Hispanic whites, 489 (1.6%) African American , 233 (0.8%) Native American , 592 (1.9%) Asian , 71 (0.2%) Pacific Islander , 7,372 (24.1%) from other races , and 1,323 (4.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13,800 persons (45.2%). The Census reported that 30,383 people (99.5% of

234-512: A statewide vision, defined goals and an indicator dashboard that monitor's progress. For the first time a California water plan has dedicated an entire section to highlight the challenges, strengths, and resources of California Native American tribes. Moreover, the section was cowritten by members of the California Water Plan Tribal Advisory Committee. The California Water Plan 2023 update emphasizes

273-550: Is approximately 44 square miles (110 km ). According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 17.6 square miles (46 km ). 17.5 square miles (45 km ) of it is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km ) of it (0.19%) is water. Native evergreen oak trees are common in the Fallbrook area, and in places form continuous woods (e.g. Live Oak Park area). Chaparral brushland

312-634: Is cited as an example of the three themes in action. This conjunctive use project is designed to provide for enhanced recharge of the groundwater basin beneath the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County. It also includes a seawater intrusion barrier that uses recycled water, a distribution system, and advanced water treatment facilities. The project will provide a new water supply of about 6,800 acre-feet (8.4 × 10 ^  m) per year for Camp Pendleton and Fallbrook Public Utilities District, and will resolve

351-655: Is immediately east of the U.S. Marine Corps ' Camp Pendleton . It is known for its avocado groves and calls itself the "Avocado Capital of the World". The community of Fallbrook was first settled by the Payomkawichum people, later called Luiseños by the Spanish missionaries who were present in the area in the late 1700s. Large village sites and oak groves were established by the Luiseños. One site in particular became

390-400: Is the other common vegetation type in the area. Avocados and Eucalyptus are the most common introduced tree species in the area. Fallbrook has an average year-round temperature of 64 degrees. Due to the prevailing ocean breezes, the humidity is relatively low and constant. The average daytime high in Fallbrook is 75˚F, although in the summer, temperatures sometimes exceed 90 degrees. Most of

429-629: The United States House of Representatives , Fallbrook is in California's 48th congressional district , represented by Republican Darrell Issa and in California's 49th congressional district , represented by Democrat Mike Levin . Fallbrook has several Special Districts, including the Fallbrook Regional Health District, which are governed by elected members of the community. Part of

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468-572: The Wayback Machine : A comprehensive set of 30 resource management strategies makes up this volume. Each one discusses a technique, program, or policy that helps local agencies and governments manage their water. The strategies are divided into seven categories: Reduce Water Demand, Improve Flood Management, Improve Operational efficiency and Transfers, Increase Water Supply, Improve Water Quality, Practice Resource Stewardship, and People and Water. Volume 4 — Reference Guide : This guide provides detailed reference material related to information presented in

507-473: The 1928 film The Mating Call was filmed in Fallbrook. The haunted house from the 2007 film Sarah Landon and the Paranormal Hour is in Fallbrook. In the 2015 film Thane of East County , one of the filming locations was an apartment building in Fallbrook. Fallbrook is a center for the arts with longtime residents fostering a creative atmosphere and newcomers bringing additional talents to

546-403: The CDP was 71.78% White , 1.43% African American , 0.90% Native American , 1.54% Asian , 0.30% Pacific Islander , 20.16% from other races , and 3.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.30% of the population. There were 9,367 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had

585-590: The November presidential election, the first election after the Civil War ended. The first known image of the area was an oil painting done by James Walker in 1870 called Roping the Bear at Santa Margarita Rancho , which depicts Mexican vaqueros capturing a grizzly bear. Later, Canadian immigrant Vital Reche settled here with his family just north of Alvarado's ranch at the site now known as Live Oak Park. They named

624-574: The Rice Canyon Fire had crossed Interstate 15 and spread into the east area of Fallbrook along Reche Road, prompting a mandatory evacuation order for all residents. As of October 23, 206 homes, two commercial properties, and forty outbuildings had burned. These figures include over one hundred homes that burned in the Valley Oaks Mobile Home Park and Pala Mesa Village condos. The Fallbrook Community Planning Area

663-819: The United States. Rancho Monserate, a 13,323-acre grant stretched from the San Luis Rey River and Bonsall to the south to Stagecoach Lane and the Palomares house to the North to Mission Road to the west to Monserate Mountain to the east. Pio's nephew and local vaquero, Jose Maria Pico, had been residing in the area now known as the Fallbrook High School during the 1860 census and his family had registered to vote in October 1868, in time for

702-413: The Water Plan an all the “more technically accurate and politically balanced document.” Beginning with the 1998 update, the Water Plan has moved beyond providing pure information to evaluating options for addressing future water shortages, even as extensive and early public input has been sought for each update. The approach involves dialogue and exchanges among Water Plan teams, committees, stakeholders, and

741-662: The Watershed Resilience Program will furthermore the framework and vision outlined in the California Water Plan 2023 in order to facility the imperative of these strategies. The 2023 update promotes the idea that “All Californians benefit from water resources that are sustainable, resilient to climate change, and managed to achieve shared values and connections to our communities and the environment”. California Department of Water Resources Too Many Requests If you report this error to

780-509: The Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.132 via cp1112 cp1112, Varnish XID 946093406 Upstream caches: cp1112 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:39:05 GMT Fallbrook, California Fallbrook is a census-designated place in northern San Diego County, California . It had a population of 32,267 at the 2020 census . Fallbrook

819-560: The area is frost-free; during the coldest periods the average nighttime temperature is about 43 degrees. Due to its proximity to the ocean, days often start with early morning fog; afternoons can be breezy. Annual rainfall is roughly 14 inches (36 cm) and comes mostly between November and April. Rainfall is higher in the surrounding hills, up to 20 inches (51 cm). The area is ideal for avocados, strawberries, tomatoes and many other sub-tropical fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The 2010 United States Census reported that Fallbrook had

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858-472: The area known today as Live Oak County Park. The first permanent recorded settlement was during the Mexican period in 1846, when Ysidro Alvarado was granted Rancho Monserate by then governor of Mexican California, Pio Pico , who was residing to the west of Fallbrook where Camp Pendleton is currently located. Alvarado and Pico were second-generation Californians and San Diegans and were citizens of Mexico and

897-497: The current 38 million, to an estimated 50 million by 2049. According to Chris Austin, of Maven’s Notebook, an independent and comprehensive source of California water news and information, “three related themes distinguish California Water Plan Update 2013.” DWR and other State agencies consider the three themes critical to securing California’s water future. The Santa Margarita Conjunctive Use Project in San Diego County

936-640: The first three volumes. Volume 5 — Technical Guide Archived 2015-04-18 at the Wayback Machine : Organized and formatted as a Web portal, the Technical Guide documents the assumptions, data, analytical tools, and methods used to prepare Update 2013. The main purpose of the 2018 California Water Plan was to emphasize sustainability of water supplies, especially through the use of integrated water management and integrated regional water management. Some other key themes include promoting strengthening flood and river management. Update 2018 also included, for

975-412: The first time, a five-year State investment strategy and companion finance plan. It was the first Water Plan update to “identify specific outcomes and metrics to track performance, prioritize near-term State actions and investments, recommend financing methods having more stable revenues, and inform water deliberations and decisions as they unfold”. The California Department of water Resources has released

1014-472: The governor, legislature, other government agencies, as well as the public). The initial Water Plan (known as Bulletin 3) was released in 1957 under the direction of DWR’s first director, Harvey Oren Banks (March 29, 1910 – September 22, 1996). A civil engineer, he was appointed State Engineer of California in 1955. A year later he was placed in charge of DWR. The Water Plan was intended for “the control, protection, conservation, distribution, and utilization of

1053-409: The growing conflicts over California’s limited water resources. In March 1966, Implementation of the California Water Plan was released as Bulletin 160. All subsequent updates to the Water Plan have been issued under that bulletin number. A new approach was established to produce the 1993 update. DWR worked with an advisory committee composed of a diverse group of stakeholders with the aim of making

1092-742: The new community Fall Brook after their former homestead in Pennsylvania . Oak trees were the original primary trees in Fallbrook. Furthermore, olives became a major crop by the 1920s and continued through World War II , but were eventually phased out in favor of the present avocado and floral industry. Prior to 1949, Fallbrook was served by U.S. Route 395 until it was rerouted out of Fallbrook and onto an alignment near present-day I-15, which lasted until 1969. Incorporation votes occurred in 1981 and 1987, but both votes failed. On October 21, 2007, wildfires broke out across San Diego county and other parts of Southern California. By October 23,

1131-482: The newest version of California’s Water Plan Update for the year 2023. The plan can be utilized by water districts, cities, counties and tribal communities to advise and direct the states use and development of its water resources. It targets three intersecting concepts including stressing climate urgency, stretching watershed resilience and achieving equity in water management. The 2023 plan update encourages climate resilience in water sectors and all throughout regions with

1170-484: The plan and its updates as “the master plan which guides the orderly and coordinated control, protection, conservation, development, management and efficient utilization of the water resources of the state”. Twelve updates to the plan have been prepared since 1957. The development of water plans in California date back to the 19th century. Since then, they have taken several different formats and titles. The first plan

1209-642: The population) lived in households, 94 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 57 (0.2%) were institutionalized. There were 9,999 households, out of which 3,929 (39.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 5,953 (59.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,140 (11.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 577 (5.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 528 (5.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 45 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 1,782 households (17.8%) were made up of individuals, and 870 (8.7%) had someone living alone who

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1248-413: The population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 13,109 people (42.9%) lived in rental housing units. As of the census of 2000, there were 29,100 people, 9,367 households, and 7,343 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,663.3 inhabitants per square mile (642.2/km ). There were 9,612 housing units at an average density of 549.4 per square mile (212.1/km ). The racial makeup of

1287-710: The public. The sessions provide multiple opportunities for review by different audiences and feedback from a variety of perspectives. This transparent, collaborative, consensus-seeking process has been used by other agencies and states as a model for policy-planning efforts. California Water Plan Update 2013 (Update 2013) had the added element of meshing with Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s California Water Action Plan . The governor’s five-year plan, released in January 2014, outlines actions intended to bring reliability, restoration, and resilience to California’s water resources. It takes into account an anticipated population increase from

1326-404: The significance of working with local partners to develop watershed based solutions, climate resilience and equity throughout the state. A program made to better prepare and plan for a severe climate future known as the Watershed Resilience Program approaches the importance of collaborating with local communities. For example by offering financial and technical support to enhance regional resilience,

1365-437: The waters of California, to meet present and future needs for all beneficial uses and purposes in all areas of the state to the maximum feasible extent.” Gov. Pat Brown would later say it was to “correct an accident of people and geography.” That first Water Plan, in 1957, and several updates that followed were, for the most part, technical documents focused on water supply development. The plans were gradually expanded to reflect

1404-482: Was $ 18,152. About 10.7% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. In the California State Legislature , Fallbrook is in the 38th Senate District , represented by Democrat Catherine Blakespear , and in the 75th Assembly District , represented by Republican Marie Waldron . In

1443-400: Was 34.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males. There were 10,855 housing units at an average density of 618.1 per square mile (238.6/km ), of which 5,921 (59.2%) were owner-occupied, and 4,078 (40.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.5%. 17,274 people (56.6% of

1482-413: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04. There were 7,670 families (76.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.40. The age distribution indicated 8,045 people (26.3%) under the age of 18, 3,768 people (12.3%) aged 18 to 24, 7,022 people (23.0%) aged 25 to 44, 7,457 people (24.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 4,242 people (13.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

1521-548: Was put together in 1873. It covered ideas for water distribution in the state. In 1919, a report, titled “Irrigation of Twelve Million Acres in the Valley of California,” provided the first comprehensive plan for water management. It is often referred to as the “Marshall Plan,” after its author, Col. Robert Bradford Marshall. In the decades following the release of that report, many water plans were issued as DWR bulletins (formal publications that include approved, official information to

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