Calaveras River Watershed Management Plan Implementation (Phase II)

1. Calaveras River Watershed Management Plan Implementation (Phase II) A Presentation by Calaveras County Water District

2. Mission • The mission of the Phase II program is: “To restore, sustain, and enhance the Calaveras River watershed through the use of sound scientific, technical, and planning practices for the benefit of natural and human environments”. March 1, 2001

3. Grant Proposal Submitted • A $600,000 grant application has been submitted to CALFED for a 3 year, Phase II implementation program. • If selected for further consideration, the next step is to compose a detailed work plan on which funding will be based. March 1, 2001

4. Restoration OF: Protection Conservation Enhancement Preservation and Development... -- water quality -- aquatic resources -- water supplies -- natural resources -- hydrologic functions, and -- ecological, cultural, & visual amenities Objectives of Phase II include: March 1, 2001

5. Work Plan In order to accomplish these objectives, a WORK PLAN will be developed that builds upon information gathered during Phase I of the watershed planning effort, and is based on recommendations made in the Calaveras River Watershed Management Plan. March 1, 2001

6. Phase II Goals • The Phase II implementation program relies on strong Stakeholder relationships and on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) established in Phase I . • Phase II goals are: • Insure the sharing of information and resources to improve watershed conditions, and • Monitor trends in water quality and the effectiveness of management measures. March 1, 2001

7. Organization Program needs, activities, and outcomes are organized into 5 general categories: • Structure & Decision-Making • Science & Monitoring • Public Outreach • Technical Capacity • Implementation Projects March 1, 2001

8. For example, the STRUCTURE and DECISION-MAKING category includes: 1. Formal agreements among agencies; 2. Ranking and prioritizing projects; 3. Committees to manage implementation; 4. Programmatic EIR/EIS reports; 5. Technical assistance and project reviews; 6. Coordination with land use planning entities. March 1, 2001

9. Key Priorities (Stakeholders) • Community and landowner involvement; • Analysis, debate and discussion to seek common ground and consensus; • Review and revise the projects’ design, implementation, and management elements to satisfy community interests and landowner concerns; and • Encourage the (over 100) Stakeholders to make sustainable commitments to the Phase II program. March 1, 2001

10. Key Priorities (Water Quality) • Address water quality and regulatory objectives and compliance requirements, which are becoming more complex and more expensive; • Implement the proposed Baseline Water Quality Monitoring Study recommended in the WSM Plan. This project will scientifically investigate, assess and quantify current conditions and identify potential impacts to water quality; and • The main benefit of Phase II projects to the community is source protection of drinking water quality. March 1, 2001

11. Key Commitments (CCWD) • CCWD and SEWD staff will support meeting coordination, public outreach, data management, web site updates, grant administration, and (to a limited extent) sub-committee activities. • CCWD will promote the entire watershed planning effort as an ideal “model project” for the San Joaquin Valley Water Institute, for other Sierra Nevada counties, and for new Stakeholder groups. • CCWD, as an impartial facilitator, is committed to sound scientific methods and accurate, quantifiable results in evaluating actual and potential impacts to water quality. March 1, 2001

12. Summary of Targets & Anticipated Accomplishments • Design and implement the Baseline Water Quality Monitoring Program; • Analyze monitoring results, and implement priority projects; • Expand pubic outreach and education programs; • Develop a Basins II conceptual model of the watershed; • Promote CRWMP as a “model watershed” program. March 1, 2001