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ALDER CREEK WATER STORAGE AND CONSERVATION PROJECT FACT SHEET FINAL 5_8_20… · The Alder Creek...
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ALDER CREEK WATER STORAGE AND CONSERVATION PROJECT PROJECT PURPOSE The Alder Creek Water Storage and Conservation Project (Project) has been evaluated for water storage and power generation as far back as 1916. Recent extended droughts, stressed downstream fisheries and recent mandates for green energy are additional, present-day considerations supporting renewed interest in the Project. The El Dorado County Water Agency and the United States Bureau of Reclamation are undertaking a Feasibility Study of the Project to assess its viability for meeting future water needs locally, regionally and statewide. This study is a comprehensive watershed analysis, addressing how the Project will: • Capture and store water to improve local/regional water supply reliability • Produce green (carbon free), dependable energy that is flexible • Improve the health of downstream aquatic and riparian ecosystems • Enhance Central Valley Project/State Water Project adaptive operations • Create new local recreation and enhance regional recreation • Expand drought resiliency/climate change mitigation capabilities PROJECT SUMMARY The proposed 175,000 acre-feet storage Project, located in the upper Alder Creek watershed (above a natural fish barrier), will create storage off-stream from the upper South Fork of the American River through a series of tunnels and water conveyance conduits. Key features include: • 168,000 acre-feet of versatile, active water storage with adaptive water system operations • 110 MW of new, green hydropower generation and increased downstream hydropower • A multipurpose water resource project, with flexibility to address future water supply needs 168,000 acre-feet of active water storage 110 MW of new, green hydropower generation A multipurpose water resource project
Transcript of ALDER CREEK WATER STORAGE AND CONSERVATION PROJECT FACT SHEET FINAL 5_8_20… · The Alder Creek...
ALDER CREEK WATER STORAGEAND CONSERVATION PROJECT
PROJECT PURPOSEThe Alder Creek Water Storage and Conservation Project (Project) has been evaluated for water storage and power generation as far back as 1916. Recent extended droughts, stressed downstream fisheries and recent mandates for green energy are additional, present-day considerations supporting renewed interest in the Project.
The El Dorado County Water Agency and the United States Bureau of Reclamation are undertaking a Feasibility Study of the Project to assess its viability for meeting future water needs locally, regionally and statewide. This study is a comprehensive watershed analysis, addressing how the Project will:
• Capture and store water to improve local/regional water supply reliability
• Produce green (carbon free), dependable energy that is flexible
• Improve the health of downstream aquatic and riparian ecosystems
• Enhance Central Valley Project/State Water Project adaptive operations
• Create new local recreation and enhance regional recreation
• Expand drought resiliency/climate change mitigation capabilities
PROJECT SUMMARYThe proposed 175,000 acre-feet storage Project, located in the upper Alder Creek watershed (above a natural fish barrier), will create storage off-stream from the upper South Fork of the American River through a series of tunnels and water conveyance conduits. Key features include:
• 168,000 acre-feet of versatile, active water storage with adaptive water system operations
• 110 MW of new, green hydropower generation and increased downstream hydropower
• A multipurpose water resource project, with flexibility to address future water supply needs
168,000 acre-feet of active
water storage
110 MW of new, green hydropower generation
A multipurpose water resource
project
OTHER PROJECT BENEFITSThe Project would produce significant local, regional and statewidebenefits associated with high elevation storage. Initial assessmentsof public benefits from the Project include:
A 10 percent increase in storage in the Upper American River watershedThe proposed Project is approximately 18 percent of the total storage capacity of Folsom Lake,which is 977,000 acre-feet. The Project would increase total watershed storage to 2 million acre-feet.
Measurable water resource benefits and operational flexibility through integratedoperations with Folsom Reservoir within the broader context of the Central ValleyProject/State Water ProjectThe Project would substantially improve Lower American River and other downstream water quality conditions and help meet Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan requirements.
Additional benefits to the Lower American River, and for broader Central ValleyProject/State Water Project operations These include enhanced water supply reliability, improved temperature management for anadromous fish, enhanced waterfowl refuge management, expanded emergency response capabilities, and extended recreation opportunities.
Project InformationFor additional project information and updates, as well as project contact information, please visit edcgov.us/Water
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Folsom Lake
Sacramento River@ American River
Harvey O. BanksPumping Plant
JonesPumping Plant
San Luis Reservoir
Alder Reservoir
Sacramento/SanJoaquin Delta
South Fork American River
FolsomLake
Forni DiversionDam
ShermanReservoir
Alder Reservoir
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Plum Creek Powerhouse
Park Creek Powerhouse
El DoradoPowerhouse #2
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Robbs Peak
Jaybird
CaminoEl Dorado Powerhouse
Slab CreekWhite Rock
Union ValleyJones Fork
Hell HoleMiddle Fork
RalstonOxbow
Chili Bar
Folsom
Foresthill
North Auburn
AuburnNewcastle
Georgetown
Meeks Bay
LoomisPilot
Hill Coloma
Folsom
El DoradoHills
Placerville
PollockPines
ShingleSprings
Omo Ranch
SouthFo rk Silver Creek
Rock Cre
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Middle Fork Cosumnes River
R ubicon River
North Fork Cosumnes River
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DeerC ree
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Camp Creek
SlabCree k
Weber C r eek
Pilot Creek
South Fork Rubi conRiver
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National Forest
!H Existing Powerhouse
Proposed Facilities
Pipeline/Penstock
Tunnel
Reservoir/Diversion
Powerhouse
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