REGIONAL BOARDS/AGENCIES DESCRIPTIONS
REV. 08/06/2025
NEWPORT BAY WATERSHED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee (Executive Committee) is the successor to the Upper Newport Bay Sediment Control Executive Committee established through a cooperative agreement in the early 1980s. The Executive Committee was formed by amendment of the cooperative agreement in 1999, and now includes in its interests the impairments of Newport Bay caused by nutrients, toxins, and pathogens in addition to sediment, as well as related environmental enhancements.
Members of the Executive Committee are elected, appointed, or executive level managers, with one member from each of the signatories to the agreement (The County member, however, represents both the County and the Orange County Flood Control District). The Executive Committee provides strategic direction for environmental enhancement programs in the watershed, advocacy of these programs to the elected/appointed boards of the member organizations, and a forum for discussion of watershed environmental issues.
Membership:Council Member or executive level manager
Compensation:None
Term Limits:None
Meeting Location:Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine Meeting Date/Time:Biannually (March & September), 3 rd Wednesday at 1:30-3:30 P.M.
Alternate:None
SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY (SARFPA)
The SARFPA was formed on November 25, 1974 to support the Santa Ana River Mainstream Project. As a joint powers agency, SARFPA’s primary function is to seek congressional authorization and appropriations for the Santa Ana River Mainstream Project. The agency provides Orange County residents with information on the Santa Ana River flood threat and supports, on their behalf, the need for flood control improvements.
Membership:Council Member
Compensation:None
Term Limits:None
Meeting Location:Orange County Water District, 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley [and recently by Zoom]
Meeting Date/Time:4 th Thursday of each odd month at 4:00 P.M.
Alternate:Yes