Water and EnvironmentMonterey Peninsula, Carmel Bay and South Monterey Bay Integrated Regional Water Management Draft Plan

December 11, 2006

Presentation Outline

Purpose of IRWM Planning

Status of Plan

Presentation of Key Elements of the Plan

Definition of Region

Goals and Objectives

Project Prioritization Process

Next Steps

Purpose of IRWM Planning

An IRWM Plan…

Is a comprehensive planning documentSummarizes regional water resources challenges and goalsIdentifies and evaluates a broad range of water resources issuesIntegrates multiple water management strategies to solve regional problemsPresents a prioritized list of possible projects for attaining goalsProvides direction for plan implementation and measures for project implementation evaluation

An IRWMP is not…

A substitute for local and sub-regional planning

Static and unchanging

A lessening of local agency responsibilities or autonomy

Status of Plan

Eight Steps of Integrated Plan Development

1. Identify stakeholders

2. Establish Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

3. Develop regional goals & objectives

4. Develop prioritization protocol and criteria

5. Develop project list & identify opportunities for

project synergy

6. Prioritize projects

7. Develop implementation strategies

8. Compile results into IRWM Plan

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Presentation of Key Elements of the Plan

The Plan

Draft released in November 2006

Document available on Monterey Peninsula Water Management District website at http://www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us/Mbay_IRWM/Mbay_IRWM.htm

Organization of the Draft IRWM Plan

Chapter 1 – IntroductionChapter 2 – Regional Water Management GroupChapter 3 – Regional DescriptionChapter 4 – ObjectivesChapter 5 – Water Management Strategies and IntegrationChapter 6 – Regional PrioritiesChapter 7 – ImplementationChapter 8 – Impacts and BenefitsChapter 9 – Technical Analysis and Plan PerformanceChapter 10 – Data ManagementChapter 11 – Plan FinancingChapter 12 – Statewide PrioritiesChapter 13 – Relation to Local PlanningChapter 14 – Stakeholder Involvement and Coordination

Presentation of Key Elements of the Plan:

The Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Bayand South Monterey Bay Region

Region Definition347 square miles in sizeIncludes coastal watershed areas in Carmel Bay and south Monterey Bay between Pt. Lobos and Sand City Includes three Areas of Special Biological Significance (Pt. Lobos, Carmel Bay, and Pacific Grove). Encompasses the cities of:

Carmel-by-the Sea Del Rey Oaks Pacific Grove Monterey Sand City Seaside

Extends into portions of the unincorporated area of Monterey County in the Carmel Highlands, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley and Laguna Seca area

Water Management Group

Big Sur Land Trust (BSLT)City of MontereyMonterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD)Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA)Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA)

Regional StakeholdersAudubon SocietyBarnyard and Crossroads Business CentersCalifornia American Water (CAW or Cal-Am)California Coastal CommissionCalifornia Coastal ConservancyCalifornia Department of Fish and GameCalifornia Fire Safe CouncilCalifornia State University Monterey BayCarmel Area Wastewater DistrictCarmel River Steelhead AssociationCarmel River Watershed ConservancyCarmel Unified School DistrictCarmel Valley AssociationCity of Carmel-by-the-SeaCity of Del Rey OaksCity of Pacific GroveCity of Sand CityCity of SeasideThe Nature ConservancyThe Watershed Institute at CSUMB

Monterey Bay National Marine SanctuaryMonterey County Agriculture and Historical Land ConservancyMonterey Bay Citizen Watershed Monitoring NetworkMonterey County Resources Conservation DistrictMonterey County Service Area 50Monterey Peninsula Regional Park DistrictNOAA FisheriesPebble Beach Community Service DistrictPebble Beach CompanyRegional Water Quality Control BoardRising Leaf Watershed ArtsSalmonid Restoration FederationSanta Lucia ConservancySeaside Basin WatermasterState Department of Parks & Recreation

Presentation of Key Elements of the Plan:

Goals & Objectives

Goals and Objectives

Goals broadly outline the IRWMP direction

ObjectivesProvide basis for decision makingGuide work effortsMay be used to evaluate project benefits

Draft Goals and Objectives have been identifiedTo be presented hereTo be reviewed today

Monterey Peninsula IRWMP GoalsRegional Communication and Cooperation

Identify an appropriate forum for regional communication, cooperation, and education. Develop protocols for reducing inconsistencies in water management strategies between local, regional, State, and Federal entities.

Water Supply Water QualityImprove regional water supply reliability through environmentally responsible solutions, promote water conservation, and protect the community from drought with a focus on interagency cooperation and conjunctive use of regional water resources.

Protect and improve water quality for beneficial uses consistent with regional community interests and the RWQCB basin plan through planning and implementation in cooperation with local and state agencies and regional stakeholders.

Flood Protection Environmental EnhancementEnsure flood protection strategies are developed and implemented through a collaborative and watershed-wide approach and are designed to maximize opportunities for comprehensive management of water resources.

Preserve the environmental wealth and well-being of the Region’s watersheds by taking advantage of opportunities to assess, restore and enhance natural resources of streams and watershed areas when developing water supply, water quality, and flood protection strategies.

Water SupplyWater Supply Goal

Improve regional water supply reliability through environmentally responsible solutions, promote water conservation, and protect the community from drought with a focus on interagency cooperation and conjunctive use of regional water resources.

Water Supply Objectives:Meet water supply replacement targets set by the MPWMD to satisfy existing water demands and meet requirements of Order No. WR 95-10 and Seaside Groundwater Basin Final Decision.Meet water supply targets set by MPWMD to meet estimated long-term future demand.Improve water distribution system permitting process.Support Seaside Watermaster in implementing physical solution to restore basin safe yield.

Water SupplyWater Supply Goal

Improve regional water supply reliability through environmentally responsible solutions, promote water conservation, and protect the community from drought with a focus on interagency cooperation and conjunctive use of regional water resources.

Water Supply Objectives (cont.):Minimize the impacts to sensitive species and habitats. Provide a variety of water supply sources to meet current demands.Maximize use of recycled water.Optimize use of groundwater storage and conjunctive use options.Evaluate existing conservation efforts and advance efforts regionally.Minimize fiscal impacts to ratepayers and taxpayers.

Water QualityWater Quality Goal

Protect and improve water quality for beneficial uses consistent with regional community interests and the RWQCB basin plan through planning and implementation in cooperation with local and state agencies and regional stakeholders.

Water Quality ObjectivesMeet or exceed water quality regulatory standards.Meet or exceed urban water quality targets.Improve Carmel River water quality for environmental resource and recreational use.Meet or exceed recycled water quality targets.Aid in meeting Total Maximum Daily Loads established, or to be established, for the Carmel River watershed.Protect surface waters from contamination and threat of contamination. Protect groundwater basins from contamination and threat of contamination.Minimize impacts from stormwater runoff.Improve stream and near-shore water quality.

Flood ProtectionFlood Protection Goal

Ensure flood protection strategies are developed and implemented through a collaborative and watershed-wide approach and are designed to maximize opportunities for comprehensive management of water resources.

Flood Protection Objectives:Protect existing private and public infrastructure and sensitivehabitats from flood and erosion damage.Use adaptive management to minimize maintenance and repair, protect quality and availability of water, and enhance aquatic and riparian resources.Provide community benefits beyond flood protection.

Environmental Protection and Enhancement

Environmental Enhancement GoalPreserve the environmental wealth and well-being of the Region’s watersheds by taking advantage of opportunities to assess, restore and enhance natural resources of streams and watershed areas when developing water supply, water quality, and flood protection strategies.

Environmental Enhancement Objectives:Assess, protect, enhance, and/or restore natural resources when possible.Protect and enhance sensitive species and their habitats.Minimize adverse effects on biological and cultural resources.Identify opportunities for open spaces, trails and parks to incorporate into projects.Identify and integrate elements from similar plans applicable to the region.Identify opportunities to protect, enhance, or restore habitat in conjunction with projects.

Regional Communication and Cooperation

Regional Communication and Cooperation GoalIdentify an appropriate forum for regional communication, cooperation, and education. Develop protocols for reducing inconsistencies in water management strategies between local, regional, State, and Federal entities.

Regional Communication and Cooperation Objectives:Meet or exceed State and Federal regulatory orders, provided that mandates are funded.Identify strategies for protecting both infrastructure and environmental resources.Foster collaboration to minimize and resolve potential conflicts and obtain support for solutions. Build relationships with other forums and agencies to facilitate project permitting, planning and implementation. Identify opportunities for public education.

Presentation of Key Elements of the Plan:

Project Prioritization

Purpose of the Prioritization Process is…..

To identify, through consensus, which projects bring the most value to the region

Project Prioritization Approach

1. List water-related issues/draft regional priorities

2. Identify preliminary list of projects

3. Develop prioritization metrics

4. Preliminary prioritization

5. Revisit Regional priorities

Draft Regional PrioritiesShort-Term Priorities

Meet targets set by MPWMD for water supply replacement San Clemente Dam Safety Implement the Physical Solution in the Seaside Groundwater BasinManage flooding in Carmel Valley and the Carmel River LagoonMitigate stormwater discharges into Areas of Special Biological Significance (ASBS)

Long-Term PrioritiesMeet future demandsPromote Steelhead runMitigate stormwater runoff throughout the Carmel River Watershed

Project Identification/Selection

Regional Goals & ObjectivesRegional Goals & Objectives

Statewide PrioritiesStatewide Priorities

Regional PrioritiesRegional Priorities

Selected ProjectsSelected Projects

Monterey Peninsula IRWMP Projects & Responsible Proponents

Aquifer Storage and Recovery (MPWMD)Seaside Basin Groundwater Replenishment (MRWPCA)CSUMB Stormwater Percolation and Education (CSUMB)Restoration of the Carmel River Floodplain (BSLT)Carmel River Watershed Volunteer Monitoring Program (CRWC) Restoration of Hatton Creek (BSLT)BSLT Project Monitoring (BSLT)Watershed and Water Supply Protection Through Use of Conservation Easements (BSLT)Removal of Del Monte Dam (BSLT)Lower Carmel River Flood Control (MCWRA)Restore Roads with Sedimentation Problems in Regional Parks (BSLT)Farm Water Conservation and Best Management Practices (BSLT)Sanitary Sewer System Repair and Replacement in the Cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove (Ci. Monterey/P.G.)Carmel River Parkway Trails, Restoration, and Education (BSLT)Uplands Grazing Mgt. & Monitoring Plan for Sediment Reduction and Habitat Protection (BSLT)Implementation of Solid Waste Removal Technology (Ci. Monterey/P.G.)Microbial Source Tracking in the Cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove (Ci. Mont/P.G/.Foundation)

Prioritization MetricsStrategies and Objectives

1 point awarded for every water management strategy utilized.1 point awarded for every regional objective addressed.

Priorities and PreferencesEach Regional Priority:

1 Point - Project will help accomplish the priority.3 Points - Project will significantly contribute to meeting targets.5 Points - Project will effectively and directly provide a solution.

Each Statewide Priority:1 Point - Project will help accomplish the priority.

Comply with Order No. WR 95-102 Points - Project will directly contribute to SWRCB Order No. WR 95-10

Compliance.

Disadvantaged communities2 Points - Project will directly benefit disadvantaged communities.

Prioritization Metrics (continued)

Feasibility and ProgressTechnical Feasibility

0 Points - Significant obstacles exist have been identified, or feasibility is undetermined.

3 Points - Preliminary planning anticipates no obstacles.5 Points - The project has been proven feasible.

Economic Feasibility0 Points - No funds have been identified.2 Points - 10% cost match has been identified.4 Points - 10% cost match has been budgeted for or allocated.

Progress0 Points - Project is in initial planning stage.3 Points - Project has shown significant general progress and

permitting advancement.5 Points - Project is currently being implemented, or is ready for

execution.

Draft Prioritization ResultsRank Project Total Score

1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery 70

2 Seaside Basin Groundwater Replenishment Project 68

3 CSUMB Stormwater Percolation and Education Project 51

4 Restore Roads with Sedimentation Problems in Regional Parks 51

5 Uplands Grazing Mgt. & Monitoring Plan for Sediment Reduction and Habitat Protection

42

6 Sanitary Sewer System Repair and Replacement in the Cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove

40

7 Project Monitoring 38

8 Watershed and Water Supply Protection Through Use of Conservation Easements 34

9 Carmel River Watershed Volunteer Monitoring Program 32

10 Lower Carmel River Flood Control 30

11 Farm Water Conservation and Best Management Practices 30

12 Implementation of Solid Waste Removal Technology 29

13 Restoration of the Carmel River Floodplain 28

14 Microbial Source Tracking in the Cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove 27

15 Restoration of Hatton Creek 21

16 Carmel River Parkway Trails, Restoration, and Education 21

17 Removal of Del Monte Dam 19

Process for Modifying Priorities

Modifying Regional PrioritiesModify long-term priorities to:

• benefit multiple agencies and stakeholders or large portions of the Region; and

• meet water supply goals, improve or protect environmental resources, and improve existing infrastructure.

Modify short-term priorities to:• meet current water demand; and/or• avoid imminent negative impacts to infrastructure, water

supply, or environmental resources; and/or• comply with Federal or State regulations

Modifying Project PrioritizationModify project prioritization based on input from project monitoring and other monitoring feedbackConsider effects on all projects if IRWMP re-prioritization is required

What Next?

The Next Steps:

Form of TAC

Finalize of goals and objectives

Finalize project list

Finalize project prioritization

IRWMP adoption

Continue coordination with Monterey Bay Region IRWMP stakeholders