Groundwater Sustainability Agency Formation. Public Hearing August 9, 2016

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1 Groundwater Sustainability Agency Formation Public Hearing August 9, 2016

2 Agenda Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Considerations Recommendations 2

3 SGMA & GSAs The Statewide Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) directs local agencies to actively manage groundwater - Establish Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) for high and medium priority basins Any local water supply or land use agency overlying a groundwater basin may become the GSA Local agencies may partner or cooperate for GSA purposes GSAs must prepare a Groundwater Sustainability Plan 3

4 Groundwater Sustainability Plans Groundwater Sustainability Plans 4

5 EBMUD s Intent Regarding GSA Intent - To serve as the Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the portion of the East Bay Plain Basin that underlies EBMUD s service area Portion of EBPB within EBMUD Service Area Portion of EBPB outside EBMUD Service Area 5

6 Key GSA Considerations State intervention takes place if no GSA steps forward - State costs would be passed on to EBMUD and the locals lose control of basin - Punitive measures could also be enacted (loss of grant/loan eligibility, etc.) Counties and cities within the EBMUD service area prefer that EBMUD serve as the GSA for the EBPB GSP development costs are borne by the GSA - EBMUD costs for GSP development may range from $500k to $1M over a 5 year period - Grant funding may be available Responsibilities as the GSA will not end with the development of the GSP 6

7 Recommendation/Future Steps East Bay Plain Groundwater Basin - Authorize EBMUD to file (with DWR) to become a GSA over the EBMUD service area portion of the EBPB Future Steps - Develop agreements with Contra Costa and Alameda Counties and the City of Hayward - Develop the GSP for the EBPB in collaboration with City of Hayward - Coordinate GSP development with ACWD s GSP development for the Niles Cone Basin 7

8 Drought Report Board of Directors Meeting August 9, 2016

9 Drought Report actions Document knowledge and experience Capture Lessons Learned Reference document for future drought planning

10 Historical Drought Periods - EBMUD

11 Summary of Challenges from Drought 1) SWRCB curtailments of water from Mokelumne 2) Unprecedented reductions in water allocations from the CVP 3) First time use of Freeport facilities 4) Operational issues from the new supply water source 5) Responding to Statewide mandatory conservation/restrictions; Excessive Water Use, Water Theft, and associated penalties 6) New staged system of drought rates/surcharges

12 Main Operational Areas 1) Water Supply Acquisition/Curtailments 2) Water Operations/Water Quality 3) Water Use Restrictions/Ordinances 4) Communication and Outreach 5) Financial Considerations/Budget

13 Water Supply Acquisition/ Water Curtailments Plan for curtailments and reduced allocations Early and ongoing coordination and communication with USBR Evaluate strategies to maximize CVP water delivery Continued pursuit of and implementation of long term water transfer arrangements Work with USBR on Municipal and Industrial Water Shortage Policy Guidelines and Procedures.

14 Water Operations/Water Quality Take dry year supplies early Manage terminal reservoir storage Ensure identified improvements are in place: Complete the Orinda WTP improvements Complete the Freeport Pump repairs Monitor water quality

15 Water Use Restrictions Ordinances Considerations Re-evaluate Excessive Use Ordinance Criteria Public Records Request Extend the appeals timeline Expand tools available for customers Ongoing engagement with the State Develop a long term strategy for District facilities Define a more comprehensive supersaver program Develop applications/systems for data management, tracking and reporting

16 Communication and Outreach State drought declaration requires extra engagement Provide timely media education, outreach and information Build a framework for customer communication to support community efforts Build a depth and breadth in resources and mechanisms to support drought outreach Frequent, consistent and easy to understand messaging for external and internal stakeholders Prepare for exiting the drought

17 Financial Considerations/Budget As part of regular financial planning: Plan for drought budget including staffing needs Plan for drought rates Include monthly projections of water use, lost revenue, and surcharge revenue. Ensure adequacy of Rate Stabilization Funds Obtain clear direction from Board re: timing of drought stages/surcharges, implementation and termination Monitor drought budget/costs

18 Conclusion Successful drought management Reliable water supply Environmental stewardship Engaged stakeholders, community, customers Exceeded state/district water use reduction goals Responsive service Fiscal responsibility

19 Next Steps Continue planning for long term conservation and water supply Use water wisely

20 Community and Team Effort Thank our community and stakeholders Board of Directors Staff