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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
Workshop #3Workshop #3
October 18, 2002Bureau of ReclamationBureau of ReclamationMid-Pacific RegionMid-Pacific Region
California DepartmentCalifornia Departmentof Water Resourcesof Water Resources
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”
Parking LotParking Lot
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
Parking Lot Parking Lot (continued)(continued)
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
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
Workshop #3Workshop #3
October 18, 2002Bureau of ReclamationBureau of ReclamationMid-Pacific RegionMid-Pacific Region
California DepartmentCalifornia Departmentof Water Resourcesof Water Resources
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
Potential projectPotential project
– 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
Engineering findingsEngineering findings
– 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
Potential projectPotential project
– 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
Potential projectPotential project
– 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
Engineering findingsEngineering findings
– 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
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
Workshop #3Workshop #3
October 18, 2002Bureau of ReclamationBureau of ReclamationMid-Pacific RegionMid-Pacific Region
California DepartmentCalifornia Departmentof Water Resourcesof Water Resources
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
Phased ApproachPhased ApproachConjunctive Water Management ProgramConjunctive Water Management Program
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
Phased ApproachPhased ApproachConjunctive Water Management ProgramConjunctive Water Management Program
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
Phased ApproachPhased ApproachConjunctive Water Management ProgramConjunctive Water Management Program
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