Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Region California Department of Water Resources October 18, 2002...

Bureau of ReclamationBureau of ReclamationMid-Pacific RegionMid-Pacific Region

California DepartmentCalifornia Departmentof Water Resourcesof Water Resources

October 18, 2002

Workshop #3Workshop #3

Upper San Joaquin River BasinUpper San Joaquin River BasinStorage InvestigationStorage Investigation

Workshop Purpose and ObjectivesWorkshop Purpose and Objectives

Review and Discuss Initial Surface Storage Option Review and Discuss Initial Surface Storage Option ScreeningScreening

Review Investigation Relationship to Other Programs Review Investigation Relationship to Other Programs

Review and Discuss Initial Single Purpose Modeling Review and Discuss Initial Single Purpose Modeling ResultsResults

AgendaAgenda

Investigation Purpose and ProcessInvestigation Purpose and Process

Surface Storage Option ScreeningSurface Storage Option Screening

Conjunctive ManagementConjunctive Management

Model Modifications and Preliminary ResultsModel Modifications and Preliminary Results

Next StepsNext Steps


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Participation PrinciplesParticipation Principles

Participate -- Attend the workshopsParticipate -- Attend the workshops

Learn -- Learn about resources, people, roles, and processLearn -- Learn about resources, people, roles, and process

Represent -- Bring issues and interests forward from Represent -- Bring issues and interests forward from others whose interests you shareothers whose interests you share

Cooperate -- Work with others in the workshops to share Cooperate -- Work with others in the workshops to share information and consider options information and consider options

Educate -- Report back to others who share your interestsEducate -- Report back to others who share your interests

Workshop Ground RulesWorkshop Ground Rules

Commit to Being Fully PresentCommit to Being Fully Present– No cell phones, pagers, voicemail, etc.No cell phones, pagers, voicemail, etc.

– Ask for what you need from the meeting process and participantsAsk for what you need from the meeting process and participants

Honor Our Time LimitsHonor Our Time Limits– Keep comments and discussion conciseKeep comments and discussion concise

– Stay focused on the topic – Use the parking lot for other issuesStay focused on the topic – Use the parking lot for other issues

Respect Each OtherRespect Each Other– Listen carefully to other participantsListen carefully to other participants

– Respond to ideas and issues, not individualsRespond to ideas and issues, not individuals

Support Constructive DiscussionSupport Constructive Discussion– Suggest improvements and solutionsSuggest improvements and solutions

– Build on others’ ideas – Use “and” instead of “but”Build on others’ ideas – Use “and” instead of “but”

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Describe the planning processDescribe the planning process

Describe participants’ role in document reviewDescribe participants’ role in document review

Describe the relationship of this Investigation and the Describe the relationship of this Investigation and the Conjunctive Management ProgramConjunctive Management Program

Describe the relationship of this Investigation and the Describe the relationship of this Investigation and the CALFED watershed program and approaches CALFED watershed program and approaches

Interact with FWUA/NRDC process. Define the Interact with FWUA/NRDC process. Define the relationship/match of objectives with the goals of the relationship/match of objectives with the goals of the Friant/NRDC discussionsFriant/NRDC discussions

TMDL requirementsTMDL requirements

NextNextWorkshopWorkshop

When Friant/When Friant/NRDC ReportsNRDC Reportsare availableare available

TodayToday

Phase IIPhase IIObjectivesObjectives

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Investigate the re-operation of Friant Investigate the re-operation of Friant

Include information regarding Metropolitan Water Include information regarding Metropolitan Water District’s/ Friant Water Users regional exchangesDistrict’s/ Friant Water Users regional exchanges

Consider channel maintenance and floodplain Consider channel maintenance and floodplain integrityintegrity

Assume Fish and Game code Section 5937 will be Assume Fish and Game code Section 5937 will be honoredhonored

– Currently in litigation, can not be included until the Currently in litigation, can not be included until the litigation is completedlitigation is completed

Phase IIPhase II

As part ofAs part ofConjunctiveConjunctiveMgmt. analysisMgmt. analysis

UUPPERPPER S SANAN J JOAQUINOAQUIN R RIVERIVER B BASINASIN S STORAGETORAGE IINVESTIGATION – A Two-Phase Investigation ApproachNVESTIGATION – A Two-Phase Investigation Approach

Appraisal StudyAppraisal StudyRecommend

Feasibility

Study

Recommend

Feasibility

Study

Phase IPhase I

Recommended

Project

Recommended

Project

Feasibility

Study

EIS/EIR

Feasibility

Study

EIS/EIR

Phase IIPhase II

Investigation Goals and Investigation Goals and Phase 1 Purpose StatementPhase 1 Purpose Statement

CALFED Goals for Upper San Joaquin River Basin StorageCALFED Goals for Upper San Joaquin River Basin Storage– Contribute to restoration of San Joaquin RiverContribute to restoration of San Joaquin River

– Improve water quality in San Joaquin RiverImprove water quality in San Joaquin River

– Facilitate conjunctive water management and water exchangesFacilitate conjunctive water management and water exchanges

Phase 1 Study Purpose StatementPhase 1 Study Purpose Statement

“Determine if CALFED agencies should pursue a water storage

feasibility study that could meet the CALFED goals for Upper

San Joaquin River Basin Storage and assist in solving other

regional problems.”

We AreHere

CALFED AgenciesCALFED Agencies

Planning TeamPlanning Team

StakeholdersStakeholders

P l a n F o r m u l a t I o n S t r a t e g yP l a n F o r m u l a t I o n S t r a t e g yP l a n F o r m u l a t I o n S t r a t e g yP l a n F o r m u l a t I o n S t r a t e g y

Phase 1 Planning ApproachPhase 1 Planning Approach

Surface Surface StorageStorageOptionsOptions

Surface Surface StorageStorageOptionsOptions

Functional Functional EquivalenceEquivalenceFunctional Functional

EquivalenceEquivalence

OptionsOptionsScreeningScreeningOptionsOptions

ScreeningScreeningOptionsOptions

ModelingModelingOptionsOptions

ModelingModeling

InitialInitialEvaluationEvaluation

AlternativesAlternativesDevelopmentDevelopmentand Modelingand Modeling

AlternativesAlternativesDevelopmentDevelopmentand Modelingand Modeling

PreliminaryPreliminaryEvaluationEvaluation

PreliminaryPreliminaryEvaluationEvaluation

ContinuationContinuationRecommendationRecommendation

ContinuationContinuationRecommendationRecommendation

Problems andProblems andOpportunitiesOpportunitiesProblems andProblems andOpportunitiesOpportunities

Modeling Modeling Tools andTools and

AssumptionsAssumptions

Modeling Modeling Tools andTools and

AssumptionsAssumptions

ModelModelRefinementRefinement

ModelModelRefinementRefinement

Phase IPhase IStudy PurposeStudy Purpose

Phase IPhase IStudy PurposeStudy Purpose GoalsGoalsGoalsGoals ObjectivesObjectivesObjectivesObjectives ContinuationContinuation

CriteriaCriteriaContinuationContinuation

CriteriaCriteria

PlanningPlanningProcessProcessAgreementsAgreements

EvaluationEvaluation

AlternativesAlternativesDevelopmentDevelopment

Phase IPhase IInvestigationInvestigation

ReportReport

Friant Friant EnlargementEnlargement

ConceptConcept

Friant Friant EnlargementEnlargement

ConceptConcept

Review and Comment Process Review and Comment Process Review ProcessReview Process

– Draft materials from team to participantsDraft materials from team to participants

– Workshop discussionWorkshop discussion

– Review comments from participants to teamReview comments from participants to team

– Revised materials to participants and web siteRevised materials to participants and web site

– Formal document review at key milestonesFormal document review at key milestones In-Progress Phase 1 Report -- Early 2003In-Progress Phase 1 Report -- Early 2003 Draft Phase 1 Report -- Mid-2003Draft Phase 1 Report -- Mid-2003

RolesRoles

– Participants provide oral and written commentsParticipants provide oral and written comments

– Team incorporates comments or provides rationale for alternate Team incorporates comments or provides rationale for alternate approach/strategyapproach/strategy

AgendaAgenda









Surface Storage OptionsSurface Storage OptionsOverview of Phase 1 ApproachOverview of Phase 1 Approach

Review each surface storage optionReview each surface storage option

– Could it be built?Could it be built?

– What would it accomplish?What would it accomplish?

– How much would it cost ?How much would it cost ?

– Who would be willing to share in project costs?Who would be willing to share in project costs?

Include retained options in preliminary alternativesInclude retained options in preliminary alternatives

Surface Storage OptionsSurface Storage OptionsOverview of Phase 1 ApproachOverview of Phase 1 Approach

Assess preliminary alternatives using traditional Assess preliminary alternatives using traditional planning criteriaplanning criteria

– EffectivenessEffectiveness

– EfficiencyEfficiency

– CompletenessCompleteness

– AcceptabilityAcceptability

Surface Storage OptionsSurface Storage OptionsThree-Step Screening ApproachThree-Step Screening Approach

ConstructabilityConstructability– Major engineering and environmental issuesMajor engineering and environmental issues

Operational PerformanceOperational Performance– How an option would contribute to Investigation GoalsHow an option would contribute to Investigation Goals– Compare performance of optionsCompare performance of options

Cost and AcceptabilityCost and Acceptability– Compare cost-effectivenessCompare cost-effectiveness– Evaluate potential acceptability of optionsEvaluate potential acceptability of options

Surface Storage Option Review Surface Storage Option Review StatusStatus

Began with list of options from previous studies Began with list of options from previous studies – USBR, DWR, local agencies, and NRDC/FWUAUSBR, DWR, local agencies, and NRDC/FWUA

Dropped options that have been authorizedDropped options that have been authorized

Completed constructability reviewCompleted constructability review– Engineering featuresEngineering features– Environmental issues of concernEnvironmental issues of concern

Surface Storage Options Constructability ReviewSurface Storage Options Constructability ReviewEngineering ReviewEngineering Review

Reviewed previous studies Reviewed previous studies – Configurations, water sources, and usesConfigurations, water sources, and uses

Conducted preliminary field visitsConducted preliminary field visits– Site access, construction staging, borrow opportunitiesSite access, construction staging, borrow opportunities– Seismic and geologic conditionsSeismic and geologic conditions

Identified major featuresIdentified major features– Updated quantities and costs Updated quantities and costs – Considered opportunities for hydropower generationConsidered opportunities for hydropower generation

Surface Storage Options Constructability ReviewSurface Storage Options Constructability ReviewEnvironmental ReviewEnvironmental Review

Reviewed previous studies and other literatureReviewed previous studies and other literature– Significant features that would be affectedSignificant features that would be affected– Known and potential environmental conditionsKnown and potential environmental conditions

Conducted preliminary field visitsConducted preliminary field visits

Identified major environmental issuesIdentified major environmental issues– Botany, wildlife, aquatic biology, land use, recreationBotany, wildlife, aquatic biology, land use, recreation

Considered opportunities for mitigationConsidered opportunities for mitigation

Surface Storage Option Review Surface Storage Option Review Initial List of Surface Storage Options ConsideredInitial List of Surface Storage Options Considered

Merced River WatershedMerced River Watershed– MontgomeryMontgomery

San Joaquin River WatershedSan Joaquin River Watershed– Raise Friant DamRaise Friant Dam– Fine Gold CreekFine Gold Creek– Temperance FlatTemperance Flat– Enlarge Kerckhoff LakeEnlarge Kerckhoff Lake– Enlarge Mammoth PoolEnlarge Mammoth Pool

Big Dry Creek WatershedBig Dry Creek Watershed– Big Dry CreekBig Dry Creek

Kings River WatershedKings River Watershed– Raise Pine Flat DamRaise Pine Flat Dam– Mill CreekMill Creek– Rodgers CrossingRodgers Crossing– Dinkey CreekDinkey Creek

Kaweah River WatershedKaweah River Watershed– Raise Terminus DamRaise Terminus Dam– Dry CreekDry Creek– Yokohl CreekYokohl Creek

Tule River WatershedTule River Watershed– Raise Sucess DamRaise Sucess Dam– Hungry HollowHungry Hollow

Review of Surface Storage Options Review of Surface Storage Options

To Be Dropped Based on To Be Dropped Based on

Constructability ReviewConstructability Review

Montgomery ReservoirMontgomery Reservoir

Potential projectPotential project

– New dam & reservoir on Dry Creek, tributary to Merced New dam & reservoir on Dry Creek, tributary to Merced River downstream of Lake McClureRiver downstream of Lake McClure

– Capacity of 241 TAFCapacity of 241 TAF

– Reservoir surface area 8,000 acresReservoir surface area 8,000 acres

– Two-way canal, with pumps, pipeline and siphonTwo-way canal, with pumps, pipeline and siphon

Water sourcesWater sources

– Merced River, diverted via MID canal from Merced FallsMerced River, diverted via MID canal from Merced Falls

Montgomery ReservoirMontgomery Reservoir

Engineering findingsEngineering findings

– No engineering constructability concernsNo engineering constructability concerns

– Shallow reservoir would elevate water temperatureShallow reservoir would elevate water temperature

Environmental findingsEnvironmental findings

– Generally undeveloped area Generally undeveloped area

– Potential for vernal pools

Recommendation - DropRecommendation - Drop

– Warm water undesirable to local water usersWarm water undesirable to local water users

Big Dry Creek ReservoirBig Dry Creek Reservoir

Existing facility (Fresno MetropolitanFresno Metropolitan Flood Control Dist.)Flood Control Dist.)

– 30 TAF flood detention basin30 TAF flood detention basin

– Temporary storage onlyTemporary storage only

– Downstream recharge facilities in placeDownstream recharge facilities in place


– Modify dam for up to 30 TAF long-term storageModify dam for up to 30 TAF long-term storage

– Add turn-out from Friant-Kern Canal Add turn-out from Friant-Kern Canal

Water sourcesWater sources

– Big & Little Dry Creeks and Friant-Kern CanalBig & Little Dry Creeks and Friant-Kern Canal

Big Dry Creek ReservoirBig Dry Creek Reservoir


– Dam designed for temporary storageDam designed for temporary storage

– Seepage concernsSeepage concerns (DSOD & Corps)(DSOD & Corps)

– Could further enhance ground water rechargeCould further enhance ground water recharge

Environmental findings

– Potential for vernal pools in reservoir areaPotential for vernal pools in reservoir area

Recommendation - Drop for long-term storageRecommendation - Drop for long-term storage

– High local interest in conjunctive use opportunityHigh local interest in conjunctive use opportunity

Rodgers Crossing ReservoirRodgers Crossing Reservoir


– Concrete arch dam on main stem of Kings River, just above Concrete arch dam on main stem of Kings River, just above confluence with North Forkconfluence with North Fork

– Two sizes considered from previous studiesTwo sizes considered from previous studies

Dam height (ft)

Storage (TAF)

Hydro (mW)

Upstream inundation

400 295 156,000

8 mi

660 950 Not quantified 10 mi

Rodgers Crossing ReservoirRodgers Crossing Reservoir

Engineering findingsEngineering findings– Favorable geotechnical conditionsFavorable geotechnical conditions

Environmental findingsEnvironmental findings– Both options would affect wild trout stream and Kings Both options would affect wild trout stream and Kings

River Special Management AreaRiver Special Management Area– Both options affect popular whitewater rafting runBoth options affect popular whitewater rafting run– Large option would also affect Wild and Scenic RiverLarge option would also affect Wild and Scenic River

Recommendation - DropRecommendation - Drop– High environmental impactsHigh environmental impacts– Low likelihood of public acceptanceLow likelihood of public acceptance

Dinkey Creek ReservoirDinkey Creek Reservoir

Potential projectPotential project– Two sizes considered from previous studiesTwo sizes considered from previous studies

Dam Height

(ft)

Dam Ttype

Storage (TAF)

Addtional Structures

Hydro

Option 1

340 rockfill embankment

90 4 mile tunnel 2 power plants

272 GWh per yr

Option 2

395 concrete faced rockfill

200 Not quantified

Dinkey Creek ReservoirDinkey Creek Reservoir

Engineering findingsEngineering findings– Favorable geotechnical conditions Favorable geotechnical conditions

Environmental findingsEnvironmental findings– Extensive wetlands and riparian habitatExtensive wetlands and riparian habitat– Recreation based community Recreation based community – Access to other Sierra recreation areasAccess to other Sierra recreation areas

Recommendation - DropRecommendation - Drop– Environmental mitigation may not be possibleEnvironmental mitigation may not be possible– Low likelihood of public acceptanceLow likelihood of public acceptance

Hungry Hollow ReservoirHungry Hollow Reservoir


– Located on Deer Creek, a tributary of the Tule RiverLocated on Deer Creek, a tributary of the Tule River

– 267-ft high earthfill embankment and 3 saddle dams267-ft high earthfill embankment and 3 saddle dams

– 800 TAF capacity800 TAF capacity

Water sources - Two possible configurations:Water sources - Two possible configurations:

– Option 1 – Friant Kern CanalOption 1 – Friant Kern Canal 9 mile canal, 3 pump stations9 mile canal, 3 pump stations

– Option 2 – Friant Kern Canal and Tule RiverOption 2 – Friant Kern Canal and Tule River 3 mile tunnel from Lake Success, outlet channel to FKC3 mile tunnel from Lake Success, outlet channel to FKC

Hungry Hollow ReservoirHungry Hollow Reservoir


– Dam site is above 300 ft of loose, saturated alluviumDam site is above 300 ft of loose, saturated alluvium

– Very high construction cost anticipated even without Very high construction cost anticipated even without seismic modificationsseismic modifications

– Local water supply small, pumping would be requiredLocal water supply small, pumping would be required

Environmental findingsEnvironmental findings

– Low potential for significant environmental impactsLow potential for significant environmental impacts

Recommendation – DropRecommendation – Drop

– Seismic stability concerns on foundationSeismic stability concerns on foundation

Surface Storage Options Surface Storage Options

To Be Carried Forward For To Be Carried Forward For

Operational PerformanceOperational Performance

Friant Dam RaiseFriant Dam Raise

Raise between 25 ft and 140 ftRaise between 25 ft and 140 ft– Downstream overlayDownstream overlay

Additional storage ranges from Additional storage ranges from 132 TAF to 870 TAF132 TAF to 870 TAF

Dike along south rimDike along south rim Land use impacts increase Land use impacts increase

with dam heightwith dam height Potential aquatic impacts on Potential aquatic impacts on

San Joaquin River above San Joaquin River above existing Millerton Lake limitexisting Millerton Lake limit

Temperance Flat ReservoirTemperance Flat Reservoir

3 Sites Considered3 Sites Considered Retained site at RM 279Retained site at RM 279 Reservoir elevations Reservoir elevations

between 900 ft and 1100 ftbetween 900 ft and 1100 ft Capacity up to 1,234 TAFCapacity up to 1,234 TAF Power replacementPower replacement Impacts to whitewater Impacts to whitewater

recreation and aquatic recreation and aquatic biologybiology

Fine Gold Creek ReservoirFine Gold Creek Reservoir Dam height ranges from 380 ft to 580 ftDam height ranges from 380 ft to 580 ft Storage volume ranges from 132 TAF to 780 TAFStorage volume ranges from 132 TAF to 780 TAF Powerplant and pumping plant (pumped storage)Powerplant and pumping plant (pumped storage) Impacts to native fisheries, botany and wildlifeImpacts to native fisheries, botany and wildlife

New Kerckhoff Dam (RM 286)New Kerckhoff Dam (RM 286)– 5 miles downstream of 5 miles downstream of

existing Kerckhoff Damexisting Kerckhoff Dam

– Identified during review of Identified during review of Temperance Flat optionsTemperance Flat options

Heights range from 400 (el. Heights range from 400 (el. 1120) to 680 ft. (el. 1400)1120) to 680 ft. (el. 1400)

Storage volume ranges from Storage volume ranges from 250 TAF to 2,000 TAF250 TAF to 2,000 TAF

Power plant to replace Power plant to replace upstream facilitiesupstream facilities

Environmental impacts not yet Environmental impacts not yet reviewedreviewed

Kerckhoff Reservoir EnlargementKerckhoff Reservoir Enlargement

Raise Mammoth PoolRaise Mammoth Pool

Install spillway gates for surcharge Install spillway gates for surcharge operationoperation

Increase capacity by about 35 TAFIncrease capacity by about 35 TAF Low potential for environmental Low potential for environmental

impactsimpacts SCE interest not known at this timeSCE interest not known at this time Details on existing and proposed Details on existing and proposed

facilities not readily availablefacilities not readily available DSOD has preference for DSOD has preference for

uncontrolled spillwaysuncontrolled spillways

Raise Pine Flat DamRaise Pine Flat Dam

Increase pool elevation Increase pool elevation 12 ft.12 ft.

Increase capacity by Increase capacity by 124 TAF124 TAF

Raise upstream Raise upstream powerplantpowerplant

Potential to increase net Potential to increase net power generationpower generation

Moderate environmental Moderate environmental impactsimpacts

Mill Creek ReservoirMill Creek Reservoir

Tributary to Kings River Tributary to Kings River downstream of Pine Flat Damdownstream of Pine Flat Dam

Main structuresMain structures 250-ft high dam 250-ft high dam 5,000-ft tunnel from Pine Flat5,000-ft tunnel from Pine Flat

Capacity - 200 TAFCapacity - 200 TAF Aquatic, botany, and wildlife Aquatic, botany, and wildlife

impactsimpacts Land use impactsLand use impacts

– Ranchettes and dude ranchRanchettes and dude ranch

Dry Creek Reservoir Dry Creek Reservoir

Kaweah River tributary, Kaweah River tributary, downstream and north of downstream and north of Terminus DamTerminus Dam

Major featuresMajor features 143-ft high dam 143-ft high dam 3,210-ft long gravity tunnel 3,210-ft long gravity tunnel

from Lake Kaweahfrom Lake Kaweah Capacity - 70 TAFCapacity - 70 TAF No anticipated unmitigatable No anticipated unmitigatable

environmental impactsenvironmental impacts

Yokohl Creek ReservoirYokohl Creek Reservoir

Kaweah River tributary Kaweah River tributary downstream of Lake Kaweahdownstream of Lake Kaweah

2 configurations considered2 configurations considered pumped storage from Friant pumped storage from Friant

Kern CanalKern Canal diversion from Lake Kaweahdiversion from Lake Kaweah

Favorable geotechnical Favorable geotechnical conditionsconditions

No unmitigatable environmental No unmitigatable environmental impacts anticipatedimpacts anticipated

AgendaAgenda









CALFED PCALFED PROGRAMSROGRAMSPrograms Established in Record of DecisionPrograms Established in Record of Decision

Water TransferWater TransferWater TransferWater TransferWatershed ManagementWatershed ManagementWatershed ManagementWatershed Management

Water Use EfficiencyWater Use EfficiencyWater Use EfficiencyWater Use Efficiency Storage Storage Storage Storage

Water QualityWater QualityWater QualityWater Quality ConveyanceConveyanceConveyanceConveyance

Levee IntegrityLevee IntegrityLevee IntegrityLevee IntegrityEcosystem RestorationEcosystem RestorationEcosystem RestorationEcosystem Restoration

CALFED PCALFED PROGRAMSROGRAMS Storage Program ElementsStorage Program Elements

Surface storage projects to be pursuedSurface storage projects to be pursued– In-Delta storageIn-Delta storage

– Expand Shasta ReservoirExpand Shasta Reservoir

– Expand Los Vaqueros ReservoirExpand Los Vaqueros Reservoir

Surface storage projects requiring further considerationSurface storage projects requiring further consideration– Sites ReservoirSites Reservoir

– Additional storage in Upper San Joaquin River watershedAdditional storage in Upper San Joaquin River watershed

Groundwater storage and conjunctive managementGroundwater storage and conjunctive management

Groundwater managementGroundwater management

CALFED PCALFED PROGRAMSROGRAMS Common AssumptionsCommon Assumptions

CALFED is developing a set of common assumptions for CALFED is developing a set of common assumptions for use in storage project evaluationsuse in storage project evaluations

Common assumptions will addressCommon assumptions will address– Level of development and water demandsLevel of development and water demands

– Regulations and operating criteriaRegulations and operating criteria

– Conjunctive managementConjunctive management

– Conservation and water use efficiencyConservation and water use efficiency

– OtherOther

Integrating Conjunctive ManagementIntegrating Conjunctive Management

Phase I decision will be whether to initiate a feasibility Phase I decision will be whether to initiate a feasibility study for storage in the Upper San Joaquin River Basinstudy for storage in the Upper San Joaquin River Basin

Decision will be supported by information on:Decision will be supported by information on:

– Costs and potential benefits of surface storage optionsCosts and potential benefits of surface storage options How surface storage could meet CALFED goalsHow surface storage could meet CALFED goals

– Other ways to improve water supplyOther ways to improve water supply Conjunctive managementConjunctive management Water use efficiencyWater use efficiency ConservationConservation

Conjunctive Water Management ProgramConjunctive Water Management Program

Program Goals and ApproachProgram Goals and Approach

Partnership Funding OpportunitiesPartnership Funding Opportunities

Conjunctive Water Management Integration StrategyConjunctive Water Management Integration Strategy

Goal and EmphasisGoal and EmphasisConjunctive Water Management ProgramConjunctive Water Management Program

CALFED Goal - Increase statewide water supply reliability CALFED Goal - Increase statewide water supply reliability through planned, coordinated management and use of through planned, coordinated management and use of groundwater and surface water resourcesgroundwater and surface water resources

– 500,000 to 1 million acre-feet of conjunctive management500,000 to 1 million acre-feet of conjunctive management

Emphasis - Partnerships with local agencies and stakeholdersEmphasis - Partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders

– Local control and managementLocal control and management

– Shared technical data and costsShared technical data and costs

Primary Programmatic PrinciplesPrimary Programmatic PrinciplesConjunctive Water Management ProgramConjunctive Water Management Program

Establish local basin-wide planning partnershipsEstablish local basin-wide planning partnerships

Facilitate local groundwater basin monitoringFacilitate local groundwater basin monitoring

Ensure voluntary local implementation and control of Ensure voluntary local implementation and control of projectsprojects

Maintain priority for in-basin water needs and compensation Maintain priority for in-basin water needs and compensation for out-of-basin transfersfor out-of-basin transfers

Core ProgramCore ProgramConjunctive Water Management ProgramConjunctive Water Management Program

Concentration of efforts on assisting local agencies with Concentration of efforts on assisting local agencies with basin-wide planning to:basin-wide planning to:

– Assist in meeting in-basin water needs Assist in meeting in-basin water needs

– Conduct basin monitoringConduct basin monitoring

– Support sustainable local water resource managementSupport sustainable local water resource management

Phased ApproachPhased ApproachConjunctive Water Management ProgramConjunctive Water Management Program

Memorandum of UnderstandingMemorandum of Understanding– Establish partnerships with local agenciesEstablish partnerships with local agencies

– Coordinate studies to evaluate conjunctive water management optionsCoordinate studies to evaluate conjunctive water management options

Stakeholder InvolvementStakeholder Involvement– Assessment, education, outreach, ongoing meetingsAssessment, education, outreach, ongoing meetings

– Convene stakeholder advisory groups to guide the phased implementation Convene stakeholder advisory groups to guide the phased implementation processprocess


Integrated Storage Investigation Phase IIntegrated Storage Investigation Phase I– Conduct state of the groundwater basin assessmentConduct state of the groundwater basin assessment

– Develop basin management objectivesDevelop basin management objectives

– Evaluate conjunctive water management optionsEvaluate conjunctive water management options

– Initial environmental/ permitting/economic analysisInitial environmental/ permitting/economic analysis


Integrated Storage Investigation Phase IIIntegrated Storage Investigation Phase II– Perform project specific feasibility studiesPerform project specific feasibility studies

– Implement pilot/demonstration projectsImplement pilot/demonstration projects

– Develop final project(s)Develop final project(s)

– Environmental review/documentationEnvironmental review/documentation


Integrated Storage Investigation Phase IIIIntegrated Storage Investigation Phase III– Final project(s) implementationFinal project(s) implementation

DesignDesign ConstructionConstruction MonitoringMonitoring Adaptive management Adaptive management ReportingReporting

Partnership Funding OpportunitiesPartnership Funding OpportunitiesConjunctive Water Management ProgramConjunctive Water Management Program

DWR technical staffDWR technical staff

Facilitation & mediation consulting servicesFacilitation & mediation consulting services

Technical consultants for study scoping, data collection, Technical consultants for study scoping, data collection, evaluations, basin modeling, etc.evaluations, basin modeling, etc.

Cost sharing for use of local consultantsCost sharing for use of local consultants

CONJUNCTIVE WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PARTNERSCONJUNCTIVE WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PARTNERS

Merced Area GPI Merced Area GPI MOU MOU

signed June 2001signed June 2001

Merced Area GPI Merced Area GPI MOU MOU

signed June 2001signed June 2001

Westlands WD/ Pleasant Westlands WD/ Pleasant Valley WD Valley WD MOU signed March 2001MOU signed March 2001

Westlands WD/ Pleasant Westlands WD/ Pleasant Valley WD Valley WD MOU signed March 2001MOU signed March 2001

Kings RCD/ Alta ID/ Kings RCD/ Alta ID/ Consolidated ID/Fresno ID Consolidated ID/Fresno ID MOU signed May MOU signed May 20012001

Kings RCD/ Alta ID/ Kings RCD/ Alta ID/ Consolidated ID/Fresno ID Consolidated ID/Fresno ID MOU signed May MOU signed May 20012001

Chowchilla WD- Red Top Chowchilla WD- Red Top City JPA MOU signed City JPA MOU signed

February 2001February 2001

Chowchilla WD- Red Top Chowchilla WD- Red Top City JPA MOU signed City JPA MOU signed

February 2001February 2001

CWMP PROGRAM PARTNERS IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEYCWMP PROGRAM PARTNERS IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY

Identifying Conjunctive Water Management Identifying Conjunctive Water Management OpportunitiesOpportunities

Existing Conditions Existing Conditions – Coordinate with MOU Partners and USJRBSI StakeholdersCoordinate with MOU Partners and USJRBSI Stakeholders

Future Planned and FundedFuture Planned and Funded– Projects that are reasonably foreseeableProjects that are reasonably foreseeable

Possible and / or LikelyPossible and / or Likely– Projects identified by stakeholders that are likely to be implementedProjects identified by stakeholders that are likely to be implemented

Dependent on New StorageDependent on New Storage– Identification of conjunctive management facilitated by surface storageIdentification of conjunctive management facilitated by surface storage

For More InformationFor More Information

Eric HongEric Hong

(916) 651-9232(916) 651-9232

[email protected]@water.ca.gov

www.water.ca.govwww.water.ca.gov

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