Our mission is to ensure El Dorado County has adequate and affordable water, through collaboration, to support economic prosperity, watershed health, and the rural-agricultural way of life for today and in the future.

Water is at the heart of everything our communities do and need.

EDWA’s outcome-oriented actions aim to deliver proactive water resource development and management to secure the county’s water future. We are proud of our 60+ year history of long-term water resources planning that safeguards water reliability for our county’s diverse communities.

Our 5 Programs

EDWA’s actions and direction are based on the Water Resources Development and Management Plan (WRDMP), a long-term policy document outlining resource management strategies to proactively address changing water resources needs, regulatory requirements, and climate variability. Our work is focused on five programs to ensure the county is prepared for an uncertain water future.

About Our Programs

EDWA’s actions and direction are based on the Water Resources Development and Management Plan

Governance Partnership

Leading countywide water interests to meet current and future water needs

Water Security

Ensuring safe, sustainable, and reliable countywide water supplies

Watershed Management

Supporting multi-benefit actions that meaningfully contribute to water reliability in the watershed

Assistance and Innovation

Fostering innovation and providing education and technical assistance

Communication and Advocacy

Coordinating countywide water resources communication and advocacy efforts

Latest News

A Word About Water: Water in El Dorado County

Published on February 19, 2025

A Word About Water: Water in El Dorado County - past, present, and future

Words About Water: Role of Water Agency

Published on February 05, 2025

Words About Water: What is the role of a water agency that does not deliver water?

El Dorado Water Agency Fall 2024 Plenary for Water

Published on November 15, 2024

El Dorado Water Agency Plenary Focuses on Advancing Cross-Jurisdictional Watershed Projects That Benefit Residents and the Environment

Art Contest Winners and Honorable Mentions

Published on October 28, 2024

Click here to scroll through and see all of our winners and honorable mentions. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of the creativity and talent from each and every one of the students who submitted their artwork!

Funds Flow into county via Upper American River Watershed

Published on June 26, 2024

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