As part of the next steps in executing final funding agreements, the California Water Commission has initiated a series of meetings with project proponents and representatives to begin developing contracts for the administration of public benefits. For the Phase 2 LVE Project, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will administer the contract for ecosystem benefits and the California Department of Water Resources will administer the contract for the emergency response and recreation benefits. The meeting scheduled for 9:30-11:30 a.m. on February 12, 2019 will focus on the Phase 2 LVE Project.