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Improving Water Security in the San Joaquin watershed

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Improving Water Security in the San Joaquin watershed

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: China
Basins: Yellow River
Project SDGs:
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Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
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Sustainable Withdrawals
Progress to Date: NA Reduction in water usage
Services Needed: Communications & outreach
Desired Partner: Government
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2020  »  Ongoing
Project Website: s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ungc-production/attachments/cop_2...
Contextual Condition(s): PHYSICAL: Flooding
Additional Benefits: Long-term partnership(s) created
Beneficiaries: Local communities / domestic users
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: corporate
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: CEO Water Mandate
Profile Completion: 90%

Project Overview

General Mills has supported TNC and Sustainable Conservation to develop resources such as the groundwater dependent ecosystem tool and the groundwater recharge assessment tool to assist development of groundwater sustainability plans. Through the California Water Action Collaborative, we share resources and information with other food and beverage companies, suppliers and conservation organizations to improve water security in the San Joaquin watershed. In 2018, we supported…

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General Mills has supported TNC and Sustainable Conservation to develop resources such as the groundwater dependent ecosystem tool and the groundwater recharge assessment tool to assist development of groundwater sustainability plans. Through the California Water Action Collaborative, we share resources and information with other food and beverage companies, suppliers and conservation organizations to improve water security in the San Joaquin watershed. In 2018, we supported development of the Groundwater Exchange, a resource and collaboration portal that helps water managers, water users and community members implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: PHYSICAL: Flooding
Project Benefits: Long-term partnership(s) created
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Local communities / domestic users
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Corporate funding
Challenges: Other

Project Narrative

Solving Water for disaster-impacted communities A wave of recent severe weather events and natural disasters has devastated communities across the globe, causing major loss of life, and leaving hundreds of thousands of people without basic needs like shelter and clean water. These tragedies are on the rise due to climate change, their impact intensified by pressures like population growth and coastal development. For us, this work is about creating social value and an integral part of our shared commitment to solve water.

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General Mills, Inc., is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. Learn More


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