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The Water Forum Agreement contains seven elements – categories of complementary actions that are necessary for a solution to work. The Water Forum Agreement is not a single-purpose program. Success will come from implementation of all of the elements in concert.  The seven elements are:

1. Increased surface water diversions;

2. Actions to meet customer needs while reducing diversion impacts in drier years;

3. Support for Improved pattern of fishery flow releases from Folsom Reservoir;

4. Lower American River habitat management;

5. Water conservation;

6. Groundwater management; and

7. Water Forum Successor Effort