Reconcile records when importing eWRIMS data (conduct quality assurance and quality
          control on existing records).
          Provide real-time analysis of individual or grouped diverters impact by stream reach or
          watershed.
          Compare "reported" data to actual data.

Recommendations
While the dialogue series focused on elements of a water rights data management system,
participants also discussed other concepts related to water rights data modernization. Based
on this feedback and findings from participants in the dialogue series, the Water Foundation
has developed some recommendations for the State Water Board as it deploys millions of
dollars to transform the water rights data management system.
Communicate the value of the data. Potential users need to understand why water rights and
diversion data that the state collects are needed and how they inform decision-making.
Engage with users. Different users need to understand how to interact with the new water rights
system. Consider using different approaches to incorporate feedback from different users
throughout the UPWARD project, such as holding public workshops or webinars to primarily
educate and reach a larger, non-technical audience, combined with convening smaller groups of
diverse stakeholders who are interested in engaging deeply on technical issues.
Meet with users where they are. Farmers and communities want the State Water Board to
come see how they operate on the ground. This would highlight that agency's important
information sharing and gathering roles, not just enforcement. Similarly, the State Water Board
could partner with organizations to identify and join local convenings and workshops where
different audiences will already be in attendance.
Start simple and build with the future in mind. Consider limiting the initial scope to smoothly
implement a few core features, while developing a plan to build out extended features over
time. Create a flexible data system that is useful today and will support expanded functionality
down the road.
Consider use cases. Set the system up to succeed by designing it with important use cases in
mind. Design data entry interfaces--including the interface for water right reporting--to


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