Feasibility Studies on Riparian
Restoration and Pumping Plant
Protection
Meeting Outline
Princeton, Codora, Glenn Irrigation District and
Provident Irrigation District (PCGID-PID)
Introduction
Historical background
Project overview
Feasibility Studies
Public input
Riparian Sanctuary, Llano Seco Unit, Sacramento River
National Wildlife Refuge
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Introduction: Process Overview
Introduction: Meeting Objectives
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Provide information about the project
Describe the project approach and
opportunities for public input
Gather public input on concerns, information,
and alternatives
Introduce the planning team and its roles and
responsibilities
Perform Site
Assessment
and Develop
Conceptual
Plan
Develop
Goals and
Objectives
Gather
Public
Suggestions
and
Concerns
Hold Informal
Stakeholder
Meetings
Perform
Hydraulic
Assessment
Develop
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Evaluate
Alternatives
Public
Meeting
Issue Draft
Pumping
Plant
Protection
Feasibility
Study
Issue Draft
Riparian
Restoration
Feasibility
Study
Develop
Draft
Monitoring
Plan
Gather
Public
Comments
on Draft
Plans
Develop
and Issue
Final Plans
Public
Meeting
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Involvement
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Introduction: Partners and Their Roles
US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Introduction: Rules
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Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge (SRNWR)
Contact: Kelly Moroney
Responsibilities: Project Input and Technical Advice
Use opportunities to learn about the project
Provide your ideas – no idea is a bad idea
Honor our time limits
Support constructive discussion
Princeton-Codora-Glenn Irrigation District and
Provident Irrigation District (PCGID-PID)
Contact: Lance Boyd
Responsibilities: Project Input and Technical Advice
MBK Engineers
Contact: Joe Countryman
Responsibilities: Hydrologic/Hydraulic Assessment and
PCGID-PID Pumping Plant Protection Feasibility Study
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Contact: Dan Efseaff
Responsibilities: Overall project lead, Riparian Restoration
Feasibility Study, and Interdisciplinary Monitoring Plan
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Project Overview: Partners
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Introduction: Location
Agricultural, educational,
environmental, and water interests
Neighbors
Local government and districts
MBK
USFWS
PCGID-PID
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State and Federal Agencies
SRCAF
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Introduction: Location
Meeting Outline
Introduction
Historical background
Project overview
Study details
Public input
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USFWS Background
PCGID-PID Background
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Role and responsibilities
Acres, members, crops
Pumping plant purpose and operation
Concerns
Expectations from process
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Role and responsibilities
Refuge purpose and operation
Species, beneficiaries, land use
Concerns
Expectations from process
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USFWS Responsibilities
National Wildlife Refuge System Mission
To administer a national network of lands and waters for the
conservation, management, and where appropriate,
restoration of the fish, wildlife and plant resources and
their habitats within the United States for the benefit of
present and future generations of Americans.
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Sacramento River NWR Endangered,
Threatened & Rare Species
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Natural Riparian Lands
forest, scrub & herb land, sand & gravel
Agriculture Lands
walnut, almond & prune orchards, rowcrop
Restoration Lands
cultivation & natural restoration
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5,000
2,500
3,500
11,000
Total Acres
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Current land management activities
on the Sacramento River NWR
Bald Eagle,
Swainson’s Hawk
Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Willow Flycatcher
Bank Swallow
Greater Sandhill Crane
Giant Garter Snake
Winter-run Chinook Salmon
Spring-run Chinook Salmon
Steelhead (Central Valley ESU)
Sacramento Splittail
Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle
Vernal Pool Tadpole Shrimp
Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp
Ferris’ Milk-vetch
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Endangered Species
Migratory Birds
Anadromous Fish
Marine Mammals
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SRNWR Comprehensive
Conservation Plan (CCP) Schedule
Meeting Outline
May 2001
February 2004
July 2004
October 2004
November 2004
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Introduction
Historical Background
Project Overview
Feasibility Studies
Public comment
Start CCP process
Administrative Draft CCP/EA
Draft CCP/EA for public review
Revise, edit, approval, and printing
Final CCP
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Project Overview: Participation
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Project Overview: Pumping Plant
Protection
Problem: River issues are complex and
stakeholders have potentially competing
objectives.
Remedy: Adopt an open, inclusive planning
process, address third-party impacts, and keep
interested parties informed.
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Problem: Changes in river meander may
hinder operation of the PCGID-PID fish-screen
or pumping plant.
Remedy: Facilitate a joint effort between the
USFWS and PCGID-PID to develop solutions
to meet habitat restoration, flood control, and
facility protection objectives.
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Project Overview: Habitat
Improvement
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Project Overview: Scientific
Information
Problem: Current site conditions provide poor
habitat.
Remedy: Examine management options to
improve habitat conditions.
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Problem: Poor coordination between research
and restoration projects provide data that is
narrowly focused.
Remedy: Develop a plan to integrate priority
research questions into a restoration project.
Long-term site specific monitoring data may
help provide important answers to critical
questions.
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Project Overview: Objectives
Project Overview: Need
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Open, cooperative planning process
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Best available science
Equals: solutions to 1) protect pumping
plant, 2) enhance habitat on Refuge, and
3) address third-party concerns
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Collaborate with stakeholders to identify
issues and concerns.
Describe river meander and identify
effective alternatives to protect the
PCGID-PID pumping plant.
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Project Overview: Objectives
Project Overview: Objectives
• Identify, evaluate, and detail site-specific
riparian habitat restoration options.
• Evaluate potential floodway impacts (sitespecific and cumulative).
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Proposal date: May 2000 (ERP-02-P39, Contract
Draft Pumping Plant
Protection Feasibility Public Review
Study
#46000002881)
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Funder:
CALFED/California Bay Delta
Authority
Fund source: Proposition 204
Amount
$289,784
Proposal title: #231 US Fish and Wildlife Service: Riparian
Draft Riparian
Restoration
Feasibility Study
Restoration Planning and Feasibility Study for the Riparian Sanctuary,
Llano Seco Unit
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Winter Spring Summer Fall
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Final Pumping Plant
Protection Feasibility
Study
Public Review
Draft Interdisciplinary
Monitoring Plan
Proposal online:
http://ecosystem.calfed.ca.gov/WRRC/CalFed/proposals/selection_pa
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Project Overview: Timeline
Project Overview: Project details
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Recruit a Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC) to develop monitoring protocols
and review documents.
Produce an interdisciplinary monitoring
plan to examine critical questions.
Review
Final Riparian
Restoration
Feasibility Study
Final Interdisciplinary
Monitoring Plan
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Meeting Outline
Pumping Plant Protection FS
Introduction
Historical Background
Project Overview
Feasibility Studies (FS)
Public comment
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Approach and scope
Data needs and data gaps
Status
Preliminary list of alternatives to be considered
Products
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Pumping Plant FS
Pumping Plant FS
Restoration project boundary
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4/6/2004 photo location on project map
River flow on 4/6/2004 = ~10,800 cfs
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March 16, 2004
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April 6, 2004
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Riparian Restoration Feasibility
Study
Approach
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Approach and scope
Data needs and data gaps
Status
Preliminary list of alternatives to be considered
Products
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How do I get more information?
Interdisciplinary Monitoring Plan
A plan to address critical questions that can be
built into a restoration project.
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monitoring protocols
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How do I participate?
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Sign up for e-mail list
Interim products on web as completed
Updates presented to the Sacramento River
Conservation Area Forum (SRCAF)
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How can I review the draft reports?
Individual consultation
Site visit
Comment cards
Web response
Comment on Feasibility Studies
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www.watershedportal.org
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Web addresses
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Review copies available at local libraries, USFWS,
PCGID-PID, and River Partners offices.
Download from River Partners website
Electronic versions (CDs) available
Hardcopies available (at cost)
Notable comments and suggestions addressed in the
FS.
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Meeting Outline
Introduction
Historical Background
Project Overview
Feasibility Studies
Public comment
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