Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan

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1 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan JULY 31, 2017

2 July 31, 2017 Matt Young Santa Barbara County Water Agency 130 E. Victoria Street, Suite 200 Santa Barbara, CA Subject: Statement of Qualifications, Consulting Services for Development of Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Dear Mr. Young: The Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) is seeking assistance in developing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin. RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company, is well-suited to assist the Cuyama Basin GSA, applying our team s expertise in Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) compliance, groundwater modeling and basin condition assessment, sustainable groundwater management planning, public outreach and facilitation of multi-agency processes, successful acquisition and management of grant funding, groundwater supply augmentation, economic impacts analysis, and agricultural water use. RMC staff is actively working with agencies around the state to comply with new guidelines created by the passage of SGMA and are currently working with DWR in the development of, among other items, a framework and guidelines for developing water budgets at local and regional levels. We are also actively supporting multiple counties and agencies throughout California in obtaining Groundwater Sustainability grants and developing Groundwater Sustainability Plans. RMC has unparalleled experience in building and calibrating models for numerous watersheds and groundwater basins in the Central Valley, Central Coast, and Southern California. This modeling experience includes applications of MODFLOW, C2VSim, and IWFM. Under contract with DWR, we are undertaking an analysis of the available water budget information for the Central Coast Hydrologic Region, a region that includes the Cuyama Valley. That work provides us an understanding of the CUVHM and areas of potential improvement that are necessary to ensure the model is calibrated to the level required to effectively evaluate sustainability and to meet DWR s requirements for adequacy under the SGMA. Thank you for the opportunity to submit our SOQ. If you have any questions, please contact me on my cell at (925) , or at (925) , or by at lmelton@woodardcurran.com. Sincerely, Lyndel Melton, P.E. D.WRE Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge 2175 North California Boulevard, Suite 315 Walnut Creek, CA rmcwater.com

3 1 Section One 1. General Firm Information General Firm Information SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan

4 1 Section One General Firm Information Woodard & Curran, Inc. (formerly RMC Water & Environment) has in-depth experience in groundwater management, watershed management, and integrated regional water management, as well as grant funding and administration, so we are ideally suited to support the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Cuyama Basin GSA) in successful development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin. As RMC, we were founded in 1998 with a staff of approximately 125 people focused on water resources in California. In November 2016, RMC became a wholly owned subsidiary of Woodard & Curran an integrated engineering, science, and operations company, founded in Our combined company has a staff of approximately 1,000 and brings additional resources our California based team can tap in to. We are now even better-positioned to provide superior technical project analysis and prioritization techniques and to help translate technical project information into grant-ready cost and benefit analyses which can be critical to grant writing (and award) practical management and implementation plans, including development of a GSP. Location 2175 N. California Boulevard, Suite 315, Walnut Creek, CA Number of employees 1,000 Years in business 38 years; 19 years in California In addition, we are a key technical consultant to DWR and its Sustainable Groundwater Management Group, and are one of, if not their preferred consultant for water balance and integrated ground and surface water modeling. RMC has a history of developing practical project solutions. As an example, RMC successfully guided the Bureau of Reclamation to approve use of its Delta-Mendota Canal as a facility for conveyance of recycled water, a first ever approval. SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of Groundwater Sustainability Plan 2

5 2 Section Two Generally Applicable Experience 2. Generally Applicable Experience SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan

6 2 Section Two Generally Applicable Experience Expertise in SGMA Compliance RMC staff have been actively involved in the development of Groundwater Management Plans since the passage of the Groundwater Management Act in 1992, and we are actively working with agencies around the state to comply with new guidelines created by the passage of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). RMC is currently supporting DWR in the development of a framework and guidelines for developing water budgets at local and regional levels, supporting implementation of SGMA. We are also actively supporting multiple counties and agencies, including the City of Oceanside, Yuba County, Merced County, Turlock Irrigation District, the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority, Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority, Westside Basin agencies, and other agencies throughout California as they move towards SGMA implementation, and more specifically, obtaining Groundwater Sustainability grants and development of Groundwater Sustainability Plans. Our team s technical advisor for this project, Leslie Dumas, continues to track SGMA implementation very closely in her role as our company s internal SGMA expert. She is currently leading SGMA-related efforts in the Turlock and Delta-Mendota Subbasins, and is supporting SGMA work in several other basins in California, including the Merced and San Luis Rey Valley Subbasins. In addition, we are continuing to support DWR in its implementation of SGMA, providing our clients insights from both the DWR and local agency perspective. Groundwater Modeling and Basin Condition Assessment RMC has unparalleled experience in building and calibrating models for watersheds and groundwater basins in California, including applications of MODFLOW, C2VSim, and IWFM. DRAFT Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Program Guide For the Delta-Mendota Subbasin January 23, 2017 In association with: RMC s proposed team brings hands-on expertise in groundwater planning and knowledge of SGMA Under contract with DWR, RMC is undertaking an analysis of the available water budget information for the Central Coast Hydrologic Region, a region that includes the Cuyama Valley. That work provides us an understanding of the CUVHM and areas of potential improvement that are necessary to ensure the model is calibrated to the level required to meet DWR s requirements for adequacy under the SGMA. Included in that analysis is a reconciliation of the differences in local models, including the CUVHM, and data provided in the Bulletin 118. RMC is currently working with Butte County and the Northern Sacramento Valley entities to develop a robust approach to inter-basin flow estimation and management that can be used throughout the state. SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan 3

7 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> Generally Applicable Experience We have also completed basin condition assessment projects throughout the state evaluating the hydrology, interaction of surface water and groundwater, and impacts of historical and future development on surface water and groundwater resources. Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Our team members have been involved in many groundwater investigative and management programs in California over the past few decades, providing us with significant experience in hydrogeologic characterization and insights into the relative strengths and weaknesses of different groundwater management plan components. Through this experience, we have gained significant insight into the means and methods by which groundwater basins can be managed, and developed recommendations for improving the effectiveness of groundwater planning to support sustainable management. Public Outreach and Facilitation of Multi-Agency Processes RMC s team includes key individuals experienced with stakeholder outreach and communications and meeting facilitation. Our services are always tailored to meet the unique needs of each region, and we often facilitate integration workshops and other mechanisms to bring proponents together, gain consensus, and look for partnerships and opportunities for articulating multiple benefits. Our project manager is skilled in presentation of complex information and policy options to stakeholders and our subconsultant, Charles Gardiner, specializes in bringing people together to get programs approved and done. As part of analysis for the California Water Foundation, we reviewed all publicly available Groundwater Management Plans (GWMPs), providing insights into factors that facilitated a successful groundwater management plan. RMC has developed proven web-based data management tools that help regional stakeholders with project information sharing, collaboration, tracking, and reporting. Successful Acquisition and Management of Grant Funding RMC s in-depth understanding of grant and loan funding processes, water resources and engineering expertise, innovative approaches to project development, ability to meet tight grant application deadlines, and ability to deliver rational solutions to water resource challenges has allowed our company to secure over $1.1 billion in grants and loans (approximately $663 million of which was grants only) for California agencies and municipalities of wastewater, water resource development, stormwater, recycled water, and watershed management projects over the last 14 years. Total Grants and Loans ($ in Millions) SWRCB Recycled USBR $44 Water Grants $95 SRF $419 IRWM $576 Others $41 RMC s success with grant funding is unparalleled throughout the state. 4 SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

8 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> Generally Applicable Experience Groundwater Supply Augmentation Our team members have worked on groundwater banking and conjunctive use projects throughout California, assisting agencies with planning, designing, and implementing direct and/or in-lieu recharge operations. We developed groundwater management plans to guide and support improved sustainable management of groundwater resources at the local level and facilitated broader regional water planning efforts with large stakeholder involvement. RMC also developed and used integrated groundwater and surface water hydrologic models for comprehensive analysis of impacts and benefits of groundwater recharge and integrated water management projects to help California agencies establish longterm sustainable groundwater management practices. RMC has successfully developed both simple and complex databases for groundwater operations. RMC also has significant experience applying the adopted State regulations for non-potable reuse (NPR) and indirect potable reuse (IPR) groundwater augmentation projects. We have actively participated in the Department of Drinking Water s Expert Panel and Advisory Group process related to development of regulations for direct potable reuse (DPR), and we have been actively involved in WateReuse research projects assessing treatment, monitoring and public outreach strategies for PR. Economic Impacts Analysis RMC has included ERA Economics on our team as a subconsultant to support economic analyses. ERA specializes in quantitative analysis and mathematical model development for project development and policy and litigation support. ERA specializes in agricultural and environmental economics, and applies economic theory and econometrics to comprehensive data, using the most current modeling methods and software. RMC has worked with ERA Economics on numerous occasions, including for DWR s C2VSim Pilot Land Use Analysis. RMC s team has developed and used tools and technologies for agricultural water demand estimation throughout the State. Agricultural Water Use RMC, along with our subconsultant Davids Engineering, provides a team of engineer s, hydrologists, agronomists, and groundwater professionals with expertise in the interrelationships between agricultural water use and related urban and environmental water uses. Team Member Dr. Bryan Thoreson s work has involved estimating agricultural applied water demands and using a root zone water budget to estimate evapotranspiration (ET) of applied water, often based on remotely sensed ET. In each of his projects, Dr. Thoreson worked closely with local staff to develop the water demand estimates and water budgets. Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan 5

9 3 Section Three Specific Firm Experience with SGMA & Groundwater Matters 3. Specific Firm Experience with SGMA & Groundwater Matters SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan

10 3 Section Three Specific Experience with SGMA & Groundwater Matters With consistent high-quality and innovative work over the past two decades, RMC is an industry leader in groundwater planning, water resource management studies and evaluations, integrated groundwater and surface water modeling, integrated regional water management, data management, water recycling, stormwater management, and strategic planning. Below is a list of our specific experience with SGMA or related water resource management efforts in the last two years, demonstrating successful resolution of complicated regulatory, technical, groundwater sustainability, funding, or stakeholder related matters. Long-Term Supplemental Water Supply Alternatives for Santa Barbara County RMC managed the development of a comprehensive characterization of potential local, regional, and inter-regional supplemental water supply sources that could be used to meet localized demands within Santa Barbara County. The project involved coordination with over 40 stakeholders responsible for the management of water supply in the county to examine both individual supply options as well as identify larger-scale regional programs that would leverage existing imported water infrastructure and supply to better optimize local and potentially new imported supply sources. The most feasible alternatives include recycled water development, groundwater banking, conjunctive use, and stormwater capture projects. Delta Mendota Subbasin SGMA Program Guide RMC developed a program guide for the Authority to serve as a tool for identifying management resources required to prepare a compliant GSP for the Delta-Mendota Subbasin by the January 31, 2020 deadline. The program guide informs stakeholders of the information required to meet SGMA s statutory requirements and deadlines; describes the extensive requirements of SGMA, GSP regulations and Best Management Practices; outlines a reasonable path forward for GSA s within the SLDWMA to meet the GSP deadline; and provides an estimate of the anticipated costs and schedule associated with GSP development for planning purposes. Dates: August 2014 February 2016 Client: Santa Barbara County Outcome: Dentified the most cost effective and feasible projects for near-term implementation (over the next 10 years) and potential long-term projects (over the next 20 to 30 years) Contact: Tom Fayram, Water Resources Deputy Director, T: Key Team Members: Lyndel Melton, Dawn Flores, Rob Morrow, Ali Taghavi, Frank Qian Dates: December 2016 March 2017 Client: San Luis & Delta Mendota Water Authority Outcome: In only six weeks, RMC prepared a program guide to serve as an effective tool for SGMA compliance for the Delta Mendota Subbasin. Contact: Andrew Garcia, Associate Engineer, T: Key Team Members: Leslie Dumas, Lyndel Melton, Frank Qian SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan 6

11 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> Specific Experience with SGMA & Groundwater Matters San Joaquin County Grant Funding and SGMA Readiness After developing a successful Prop1 Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant for the San Joaquin County s SGMA planning activities in 2015, RMC is now assisting the County in implementing its SGMA Readiness Program, including developing a defensible, stakeholder supported integrated hydrologic model that meets the County s SGMA planning and management needs. Merced Subbasin Groundwater Management Services RMC has been working with the Merced Area Groundwater Pools Interest (MAGPI) in development of various plans and projects, including the state-of-the-art Merced Water Resources Model that will be the primary analytical tool for evaluating groundwater sustainability conditions, developing a groundwater sustainability plan, and implementing the county groundwater ordinance. We also completed the Merced Region Integrated Regional Water Management Plan and the Merced County Groundwater Ordinance, which included conducting extensive geologic and hydrogeologic investigations. Our team is currently working with the County and other stakeholders to a develop preliminary workplan outline for the GSP development. Dates: November Present Client: Eastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Basin Authority Outcome: Successful Prop 1 Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant application resulted in award of $249,500 grant. Work on SGMA planning activities is ongoing. Contact: Brandon Nakagawa, Senior Civil Engineer, T: Key Team Members: Ali Taghavi Dates: January Present Client: Merced Irrigation District and County of Merced Outcome: Successfully developed tools, ordinances, and processes to support development of the GSP. Contact: Hicham Eltal, Merced Irrigation District, T: Key Team Members: John Ayres, Leslie Dumas, Ali Taghavi 7 SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

12 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> Specific Experience with SGMA & Groundwater Matters Water Budget Framework Project, California Department of Water Resources DWR is developing a watershed-based water budget framework and water reliability maps for groundwater basins and overlying watersheds to support the implementation of SGMA. RMC is assisting DWR and has completed the Tulare Lake Hydrologic Region Pilot Study. Our technical work helped resolve the more than three million acre-feet difference in water budget estimates between C2VSim and CalSIMETAW. As continuation of the project, RMC is now evaluating the consistency in water budget estimates in the Central Coast Hydrologic Region between that CWP Water Portfolio method and existing local MODFLOW models, USGS basin characterization models, and other reported estimates. North Valley Regional Recycled Water Project As program manager for the North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program, RMC has been responsible for conducting engineering, planning and feasibility analyses; obtaining Title XVI grant funding and maintaining compliance with USBR funding requirements; evaluating institutional, regulatory, and legal constraints, including water rights issues; and conducting environmental assessment and stakeholder outreach. The program is aimed at delivering recycled water from Modesto s and Turlock s wastewater treatment plants to agricultural customers, providing irrigation for approximately 40,000 acres of prime agricultural land with an estimated total annual income of $29 million. The $29 million total annual income is estimated to generate an additional $67.5 million per year to the region s economy in indirect and induced impacts. Our team evaluated water quality data and translated it into meaningful summaries and presentations that met the needs of USBR, SWRCB, RWQCB, the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors, and the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority. In addition, we Dates: April 2016 Present Client: California Department of Water Resources Outcome: Developed a common vocabulary for total water budget, designed water budget dashboard for data visualization, developed a preliminary conceptual framework for estimating basin water reliability index using water budget results, enhanced C2VSim data and identified enhancements needed in IWFM to ensure consistency with common vocabulary and total water budget framework. Contact: Abdul Khan, Supervising Engineer, T: Key Team Members:Leslie Dumas, Lyndel Melton, Ali Taghavi, Frank Qian Dates: March 2013 June 2015 Client: Del Puerto Water District Outcome: Led planning, funding activities, and permitting for the $100-million program to deliver recycled water from the cities of Modesto and Turlock to agricultural customers. Contact : Anthea Hansen, General Manager, T: Key Team Members: Leslie Dumas, Lyndel Melton, Ali Taghavi, Lindsey Wilcox prepared an Anti-Degradation Analysis and supported the water rights processes at the SWRCB for transferring the Modesto and Turlock discharges from the San Joaquin River to the Delta-Mendota Canal. Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan 8

13 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> Specific Experience with SGMA & Groundwater Matters Monterey Plus (Kern Water Bank) Groundwater Impact Analysis RMC overhauled and updated the existing MODFLOW-based Kern Water Bank (KWB) Groundwater Model to conduct groundwater impact analyses as part of the CEQA work for the Monterey Plus Revised EIR. We analyzed land use, canal seepage, surface water supply, crop acreage, groundwater pumping, and boundary conditions data for accuracy of their use in the model. The analysis identified a need for significant improvements in several aspects of the Kern Water Bank Groundwater Model. The RMC team worked with the local agencies and their consultants to enhance and recalibrate the model, including development of water budgets for the model area. We also developed comprehensive water budgets for different water districts and refined agricultural water demand estimates based on district scale crop data and ET parameters. Paso Robles Recycled Water Distribution System RMC is preparing the Preliminary Design documents for the City s Phase 1 RW System. The distribution system will deliver approximately 400 AFY of recycled water for landscape irrigationa and approximatley 1,000 AFY for vineyards irrigation. The project included meeting with top potential landscape irrigation and agricultural irrigation customers to solicit design input and respond to concerns regarding recycled water use, including meeting specific water quality needs. The effort included an alignment evaluation, trenchless crossing evaluation, storage site evaluation, and supplemental water evaluation. The team will also prepare CEQA+ and Prop 1 RW funding application. Dates: January 2014 May 2016 Client: California Department of Water Resources Outcome: Updated MODFLOW-based groundwater model, performed a comprehensive groundwater impact analysis and prepared the technical sections and appendices of the Revised EIR document. Contact : John Kirk, Senior Geologist, T: Key Team Members: Dates: August Present Client: City of Paso Robles Outcome: Updated MODFLOW-based groundwater model, performed a comprehensive groundwater impact analysis and prepared the technical sections and appendices of the Revised EIR document. Contact : Kirk Gonzalez, Water Conservation & Resources Program Manager, T: Key Team Members: Rob Morrow 9 SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

14 4 Section Four Project Team Information 4. Project Team Information SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan

15 4 Section Four Project Team Information As shown in our proposed organization chart, we have created a comprehensive team of experts with the specific experience required for preparing a GSP for the Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin. Our proposed project manager, Lyndel Melton, will be supported by a team of experienced multi-agency water resource planners, funding experts, modelers, public outreach specialists, and groundwater specialists. Summaries of our proposed key team members follow. Detailed resumes are in the appendix. Leslie Dumas, p.e., d.wre Ali Taghavi, ph.d., p.e. Technical Advisor Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Lyndel Melton, p.e., d.wre Principal-in-Charge / Project Manager 1. GSI Water Solutions 2. Davids Engineering 3. ERA Economics 4. CLGardiner Assoc. John Ayres, p.g., c.hg Sustainability Analysis Rob Morrow, p.e. Alternatives Analyses Brian Van Lienden, p.e. GSP Preparation Frank Qian, p.e. Integrated Model Jeff Barry 1 Geohydrology Bryan Thoreson, Ph.D., P.E. 2 Irrigation Practices Enrique Lopezcalva Decision Support Duncan MacEwan, Ph.D. 3 Economic Analyses Dawn Flores Data Management Charles Gardiner 4 Decision Facilitation Lindsey Wilcox Funding Options Lyndel Melton, P.E., D.WRE Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge With 41 years of experience, Lyndel has devoted much of his career to overseeing complex water supply planning projects and major capital programs, including grant funding, strategic planning, integrated regional water management planning, and groundwater management. Lyndel is particularly adept at navigating the intersection of agricultural, urban, and environmental objectives. Relevant Experience Groundwater Recharge for East Valley Water District Managed feasibility study of groundwater recharge of recycled water that included regulatory and site selection analyses for groundwater recharge facilities, an economic evaluation for the highest-ranking project alternatives, and recommending implementation strategies. SGMA Program Guide for San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority Principal-in-charge for development of a strategic plan for preparation of a GSPs for the San Luis & Delta-Mendota subbasin. DWR s Strategic Plan for the Future of IRWM in California Principal in charge/program advisor for Development of a Strategic Plan for future investments and actions necessary to continue the State s efforts to ensure water resource management. North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program (NVRRWP) Managed planning and permitting of a $100-million program to deliver recycled water from the cities of Modesto and Turlock to agricultural customers, irrigating approximately 10,966 acres of prime agricultural land and estimated to generate an additional $67.5 million per year to the region s economy in indirect and induced impacts. SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan 10

16 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> Project Team Information John Ayres, PG, CHG Sustainability Analysis John has 14 years of experiencing developing policies for protecting groundwater resources and 11 years of experience working with stakeholder groups and performing public outreach. He is a specialist in SGMA, including policy planning and compliance, regional water resources planning, hydrogeology, groundwater wells, and facilitation and outreach. Relevant Experience SGMA Support for Kern Groundwater Authority Supports SGMA compliance, including coordination of component white papers, evapotranspiration data processing, and Groundwater Sustainability outline. SGMA Best Management Practices for California Department of Water Resources Supported DWR s creation of SGMA Best Management Practices. SGMA Readiness Project for Merced County Supporting SGMA readiness activities, including grant administration, groundwater data collection and monitoring plan development, field data collection, groundwater model update, and GSA support. GSA Formation for the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District Supported formation of the GSA for the Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin. Rob Morrow, P.E. Alternatives Analysis Rob s 17 years of experience centers on water resources projects. He has led recycled water master plans and integrated water resources planning projects throughout California that analyzed water supply and demand portfolios comprised of imported water supplies, surface water, groundwater, stormwater, rainwater, graywater, groundwater banking and in-lieu recharge. He is experienced with financial revenue and grant funding strategy and application preparation. Relevant Experience Groundwater Basins Master Plan for the Water Replenishment District of Southern California Project engineer for the development of a long-term plan for the Central and West Coast Groundwater Basins of southern Los Angeles County that identified and evaluated alternatives for meeting anticipated future groundwater demands. Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF), White Paper on Groundwater Replenishment with Recycled Water on Agricultural Lands Managing development of a white paper that explores potential issues associated with implementation of Ag-GWR-RW and potential solutions, best practices, and research to address these issues. Recycled Water System Preliminary Design, City of Paso Robles Managing preliminary design of a recycled water distribution to deliver approximately 400 AFY of recycled water for landscape irrigation and approximately 1,000 AFY for vineyards irrigation. Has met with top potential landscape irrigation and agricultural irrigation customers to solicit design input and discuss specific water quality needs. 11 SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

17 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> Project Team Information Brian Van Lienden, P.E. GSP Preparation Brian has 17 years of experience in water resources planning and management, specializing in formulating and analyzing the results of modeling studies involving surface water and groundwater operations, climate change, ecological resources, flood management, economics, hydropower and water quality. Relevant Experience Sacramento-San Joaquin Basins Study, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Managed planning and technical tasks and coordination among stakeholders to assess the effects of future climate change and of potential adaptation strategies in the Central Valley water management system. Groundwater Recovery Feasibility Study for March Airforce Reserve Base (MARB) Currently working on Eastern Municipal Water District s groundwater recovery feasibility study for MARB. Water Management Strategy Evaluation Framework, CALFED Bay-Delta Authority Assisted in model documentation and analysis and interpretation of results for a comprehensive statewide evaluation incorporating surface water system operations, Delta water quality and agricultural and urban economics. Leslie Dumas, P.E., D.WRE Technical Advisor Leslie has 30 years of experience in hydrogeologic, hydrologic, environmental, and scientific consultation for water resources and stormwater planning, groundwater investigation, modeling, and environmental permitting projects. Leslie keeps apprised of SGMA regulations development, has regular communication with DWR and SWRCB staff supporting SGMA implementation at the state level, and has given numerous SGMA presentations to water agencies and municipalities. She has also published SGMA guidance documents that are being distributed by DWR, and the Water Education Foundation. Ali Taghavi, Ph.D., P.E. Technical Advisor Dr. Taghavi has 30 years of experience developing and applying integrated hydrologic and water resources models; data management systems; and models for collaborative policy making, conflict resolution, conjunctive water management and sustainable groundwater management planning, and water budget analysis. He managed development of a comprehensive water resources model for the Merced groundwater basin to support the area in implementation of SGMA, and managed update of Eastern Municipal Water District s MODFLOW-based San Jacinto Groundwater Basin Model. Frank Qian, P.E. Integrated Modeling Frank s work focuses on water resources engineering and hydrologic modeling. He has worked on water resources models and software such as a IWFM, MODFLOW, macro-scale hydrologic model (VIC) and the integrated surface water and groundwater model (SacIWRM). He conducted data analysis and calibrated and processed model results for the Kern Water Bank groundwater modeling effort. Frank analyzed land use and crop data, evapotranspiration rates, and irrigation parameters data and developed revised water budgets by groundwater basin for the Tulare Lake Hydrologic Region (HR) Water Budget Pilot Study, Jeff Barry Geohydrology (GSI Water Solutions) Jeff has 33 years of experience conducting groundwater resource development projects and groundwater management programs in California and the Pacific Northwest. He brings substantial expertise in aquifer characterization, production well design and rehabilitation, groundwater monitoring, groundwater/surface Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan 12

18 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> Project Team Information water interaction assessment, SGMA compliance, and aquifer storage and recovery (ASR). Jeff was a member of a team that prepared groundwater sustainability plans for four basins in Ventura County that included developing water budgets, sustainable yield balancing key objectives, and working with basin stakeholders. Bryan Thoreson, Ph.D., P.E. Irrigation Practices (Davids Engineering) Dr. Thoreson has more than 20 years of experience in water resources and irrigation. He specializes in water flow measurement and uncertainty analyses and data management, including database development for water balances, water rights analysis, crop water use, land use analysis, and reservoir operations. He has managed agricultural water demand determinations and developed water budgets for more than a dozen California irrigation and water districts. Enrique Lopezcalva Decision Support Enrique has 19 years of experience in water resources systems analysis and planning; systems modeling and decision support; climate change adaptation; probability and risk analysis. He has worked both in the U.S. and internationally on integrated planning and supply reliability projects and has served in leadership positions for regional and national committees of the American Water Works Association and the International Water Association. Enrique is an expert in development of systems models and decision support tools and in designing and managing decision making processes in complex, multi-stakeholder, projects. Duncan MacEwan, Ph.D. Economic Analyses (ERA Economics) Duncan is a recognized expert in the economics of water and irrigated agriculture and in the use of mathematical modeling and statistics to assess the impacts of water resource policies on agricultural production. He has recently managed projects on several local economic feasibility studies, regulatory impact analyses, benefit-cost analyses, and EIR/S support for Sites Reservoir, Kern River, and other state and federal water storage projects. Dawn Flores Data Management Dawn is skilled in the advanced application of GIS, including spatial analysis, geodatabases, spatial statistics, and terrain analysis. She is experienced in water resources planning, water quality evaluation, climate change evaluation, advanced data analysis, water resources modeling, and cartography. Dawn s modeling experience includes the use of Water Evaluation and Planning System and Watershed Analysis Risk Management Framework, geodatabases, spatial statistics, and terrain analysis. Dawn was a project planner for the Santa Barbara County Long-Term Supplemental Water Supply Alternatives Report. Charles Gardiner Facilitation Support (Catalyst) Charles has 30 years of experience in program management, communications strategies, stakeholder facilitation, and team and organizational capacity building for water resources projects. He has developed public engagement strategies and coordinated public information and education programs, community outreach and promotional projects, and social marketing and behavior change programs. Charles is trained in conflict mediation, facilitation, and public decision-making techniques. He facilitates multi-agency coordination, public meetings, stakeholder workshops, advisory committees, and independent review processes. Lindsey Wilcox Funding Options Lindsey specializes in water resource planning and funding support. She has prepared over a dozen planning and implementation grant applications through DWR s IRWM Program, securing over $50 million in funding for plan development and project implementation. Lindsey has also prepared and led development of 16 Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF and CWSRF) planning and construction applications. 13 SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

19 5 Section Five Project Approach SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan 5. Project Approach

20 5 Section Five Project Approach Background The Cuyama Basin has been identified by DWR as a medium priority basin that is in critical overdraft; therefore, the Cuyama Basin GSA must develop a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) and submit it to DWR by January 31, The GSP must meet the requirements of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan Emergency Regulations adopted by the California Water Commission in May A Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) has been formed, consisting of the recently established Cuyama Basin Water District, the Cuyama Community Services District, and the four counties. The USGS has developed a local model, the Cuyama Valley Hydrologic Model (CUVHM) which is a MODFLOW-OWHM based model. The CUVHM simulates the hydrologic system of the Cuyama Valley groundwater basin to support evaluation of water management scenarios for sustainability planning. The model covers most of the Cuyama Valley with an active model area of 164 square miles The existing CUVHM has been reviewed by RMC through our work with DWR, providing us a head start in evaluating the effectiveness and appropriateness of the existing model. on a finite difference grid consisting of 135 rows, 300 columns, and 3 aquifer layers. The model is calibrated for the time period from 1950 to The average annual urban demands are estimated to be less than 50 acre-feet per year before 1982 and approximately 180 acre-feet per year from The estimated average annual agricultural demands for that period is 65,000 acre-feet. The amount of irrigated crop land ranged from 9,895 acres in 1950 to 36,700 acres in Under contract with DWR, RMC has undertaken an analysis of the available water budget information for the Central Coast Hydrologic Region, a region that includes the Cuyama Valley. That work provides us an understanding of the CUVHM and areas of potential improvement that are necessary to ensure the model is calibrated to the level required to meet DWR s the local needs for reliable water budget analyses and requirements for adequacy under the SGMA. Included in the analysis is a reconciliation of the differences in local models, including the CUVHM, and data provided in the Bulletin 118. Analysis of the CUVHM water budget shows that the Cuyama Valley basin is entirely dependent on groundwater. Between 2002 and 2010, the basin pumped on average of 66,000 acre-feet (AF) per year to meet water demands. The estimated annual natural recharge to the groundwater basin from precipitation SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan 14

21 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> Project Approach and streamflow is estimated to be approximately 40,000 AF. The groundwater balance shows an average annual depletion of groundwater storage of approximately 33,000 AF between 2002 and Long term, there has been about 2.1 million AF of overdraft during the period of Hydrographs and simulated groundwater levels show historical declines of more than 300 feet and rates of decline of 7 feet per year in parts of the basin. Hydrographs show that groundwater elevations dropped 150 feet in the west-central part of the basin and more than 300 feet in the northeastern part of the basin. Some of the model estimates differ from previous estimates provided in Bulletin 118. Annual recharge estimated by seepage loss from streams and by infiltration of rain on the valley is between 8,300 and 12,000 AF, based on a 1951 study. Another study in 1979 estimates inflow from stream seepage at 13,000 AFY and rainfall infiltration at 1,000 AFY. These kinds of differences need to be resolved to provide a sound basis for evaluating the sustainable yield of the groundwater basin and evaluating alternatives to achieve sustainability. Approach To comply with DWR requirements, the Cuyama Basin GSP must include a range of items, a summary of which are shown in Table 1. An outline of a proposed Scope of Work to develop the GSP is provided in the Appendix. The remainder of this section provides additional information on how we propose that each of the GSP requirements will be met. Summary of GSP Requirements Technical and Reporting Standards Monitoring Protocols Administrative Information General Information Agency Information Description of Plan Area and Map(s) Water Resources Monitoring and Management Program Land Use Elements Additional GSP Contents Notice and Communication Basin Setting Hydrologeologic Conceptual model Recharge Areas with Map Current and Historical Groundwater Conditions Water Budget Information Surface Water Supply Management Areas Sustainable Management Criteria Sustainability Goal Undesirable Results Minimum Thresholds Measurable Objectives Monitoring Networks Monitoring Network Representative Monitoring Assessment and Improvement of Monitoring Network Projects and Management Actions Projects and Management Actions Technical and Reporting Standards The technical and reporting standards for GSPs primarily encompass the monitoring protocols. Specifically, the GSP must describe monitoring protocols for data collection and management, as well as monitoring protocols designed to detect changes in groundwater levels, quality, subsidence, and surface water quality. 15 SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

22 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> Project Approach Administrative Information The administrative information sections of the GSP establish the foundation for the rest of the plan, describing the organizational structure of the GSA and what legal authority it has. This includes information regarding the GSA (e.g., contact information) and maps showing the coverage area, adjudicated areas, jurisdictional boundaries of state and federal land, land use designations, and density of wells. In addition, relevant General Plans and other applicable land use plans in the GSP s jurisdiction and will be described and potential impacts to these existing plans will be summarized. Basin Setting The basin setting section of the GSP is designed to provide an overview on the current, historical, and projected conditions of the basin. The basin setting describes the following four main topics: The hydrogeologic conceptual model includes two scaled cross-sections (at minimum), and maps of the area s physical characteristics, including topographic information, surficial geology, soil characteristics, surface water bodies, the source and point of delivery for imported water supplies, and existing and potential recharge and discharge areas. Current and historical groundwater conditions include data such as groundwater elevation data, groundwater storage estimates, seawater intrusion conditions, groundwater quality issues, and land subsidence conditions. Baseline conditions will be developed using historic information to project future basin conditions. Information on the basin s water budget including a description of inflows into and outflows from the basin and change in storage, a quantification of overdraft, an estimate of sustainable yield, and quantification of current, historical, and projected water budgets. Surface water supplies used for groundwater recharge or in-lieu use are also described. A description of Management Areas (MAs) within the basin, including minimum thresholds and measurable objectives for each MA. Sustainable Management Criteria Sustainable management criteria include metrics used to track the sustainability goal and monitor for undesirable results through the use of minimum thresholds and measurable objectives. A sustainability goal for the basin will be formed using data from the basin setting. SGMA guidelines require development of a Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model. For the Cuyama Basin, this model is readily available from data contained within the CUVHM. Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan 16

23 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> Project Approach In order to monitor progress towards achieving the sustainability goal, the GSP will need to identify undesirable results for any of the sustainability indicators and any groundwater conditions that would cause undesirable results. This includes potential effects of undesirable results on the beneficial uses and users of groundwater, land uses and property interests, and other areas. The criteria used to define undesirable results are based on minimum thresholds established for each sustainability indicator. Measurable objectives will be used to monitor each sustainability indicator. In addition, measurable objectives are used to monitor each sustainability indicator. To measure progress towards achieving and maintaining the sustainability goal, interim milestones will be developed for each relevant sustainability indicator and a reasonable path will be identified to achieve interim and final milestones at 5, 10, 15, and 20 years using the measurable objectives for each sustainability indicator. Monitoring Networks The GSP must describe how the GSA can collect sufficient data to demonstrate short-term, seasonal, and long-term trends in groundwater and related surface conditions, and will yield representative information about groundwater conditions as necessary to evaluate GSP implementation. A map of the location and type of each monitoring network will be developed along with a description of how the network will be developed and the methods used to monitor groundwater data. The GSP will also describe the monitoring protocols for data collection and monitoring by outlining the technical standards, data collection methods, and protocols required to ensure standard data and methodologies. Important factors to consider when establishing the monitoring network include density of monitoring sites, frequency of measurements required to demonstrate the short-term, seasonal, and long term trends, methods consistent with data and reporting standards, and adequate coverage of sustainability indicators. The monitoring network is intended to identify impacts to beneficial uses or users of groundwater, monitor changes in groundwater conditions and quantify annual changes in water budget components. Through monitoring, the GSP will demonstrate progress towards achieving measurable objectives. Projects and Management Actions The GSP will describe projects and management actions that will help achieve the sustainability goal. For each project and management action, the expected benefit will be described along with how each benefit will be evaluated and accomplished. In addition, each action will be outlined in terms of circumstances for implementation, public noticing, overdraft, permitting and regulatory process, legal authority required, cost estimate, management of groundwater extraction and recharge, a time-table for initiation and completion, and the accrual of expected benefits. 17 SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

24 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> Project Approach Project Identification and Prioritization Process We propose to tailor the approach to GSP development that we have developed through our work with other entities undertaking SGMA compliance. Plan Implementation To successfully implement the GSP, GSAs must include a plan of action and a description of the efforts required to successfully report and evaluate the GSP. This includes an estimate of costs to implement the GSP, a schedule for implementation, and a process for periodic evaluations and annual reporting. 18 SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

25 6 Section Six 6. General Administrative Information General Administrative Information SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan

26 6 Section Six General Administrative Information Proprietary Statement Nothing contained in RMC s statement of qualifications or in a subsequent interview (if required) is proprietary. Insurance Woodard & Curran, Inc. Insurance Coverage (Policy effective 02/23/2017 to 02/23/2018) Insurance Required Limit Policy Number Company Commercial General Liability $1 million per occurrence Continental Insurance Co. Personal & Adv Injury $1 million per occurrence Continental Insurance Co. General Aggregate $2 million per project/location Continental Insurance Co. Products COMP/OP AGG $2 million per project/location Continental Insurance Co. Automotive Liability $1 million per accident Continental Casualty Co. Umbrella Liability $1 million per occurrence Transportation Insurance Co. Workers Compensation $1 million per occurrence Transportation Insurance Co. Professional Liability $1 million per claim/aggregate Continental Casualty Co. Pollution Liability $1 million per claim/aggregate Continental Casualty Co. Range of Estimated Costs Proposed Tasks Cost Estimate Low High 1 Develop Workplan for GSP Development $10,000 $20,000 2 Information Gathering, Data Collection and Analysis, and Plans Review $30,000 $60,000 3 Definition of the Plan Area and Basin Setting $150,000 $400,000 4 Identification of Sustainable Management Criteria $100,000 $200,000 5 Sustainability Implementation $50,000 $100,000 6 Identification and Prioritization of Management Actions $100,000 $150,000 7 Groundwater Sustainability Plan Implementation $30,000 $60,000 8 Groundwater Sustainability Plan Document Development $50,000 $100,000 9 Outreach and Communication $100,000 $200, Development of a Data Management System $30,000 $60, Project Management $40,000 $ 60,000 Total $690,000 $1,410,000 Estimated Timing Proposed Tasks 1 Develop Workplan for GSP Development 2 Information Gathering, Data Collection and Analysis, and Plans Review 3 Definition of the Plan Area and Basin Setting 4 Identification of Sustainable management Criteria 5 Sustainability Implementation 6 Identification and Prioritization of Management Actions 7 Groundwater Sustainability Plan Implementation 8 Groundwater Sustainability Plan Document Development 9 Outreach and Communication 10 Development of a Data Management System 11 Project Management SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of Groundwater Sustainability Plan 19

27 RMC, a Woodard & Curran Company >> General Administrative Information RMC Consulting Rates and Other Costs Rate: $152 Engineer 1 (E1) Scientist 1 (S1) Geologist 1 (G1) Planner 1 (P1) Technical Specialist 1 (TS1) Rate: $178 Engineer 2 (E2) Scientist 2 (S2) Geologist 2 (G2) Planner 2 (P2) Technical Specialist 2 (TS2) Rate: $201 Engineer 3 (E3) Scientist 3 (S3) Geologist 3 (G3) Planner 3 (P3) Technical Specialist 3 (TS3) Rate: $205 Project Engineer 1 (PE1) Project Scientist 1 (PS1) Project Geologist 1 (PG1) Project Planner 1 (PP1) Project Technical Specialist 1 (PTS1) Rate: $222 Project Engineer 2 (PE2) Project Scientist 2 (PS2) Project Geologist 2 (PG2) Project Planner 2 (PP2) Project Technical Specialist 2 (PTS2) Rate: $237 Project Manager 1 (PM1) Technical Manager 1 (TM1) Rate: $249 Project Manager 2 (PM2) Technical Manager 2 (TM2) Rate: $295 Senior Technical Practice Leader (STPL) Service Line Leader (SLL) Rate: $310 National Practice Leader (NPL) Strategic Business Unit Leader (SBUL) Rate: $136 Software Engineer 1 (SE1) Rate: $140 Designer 1 (D1) Rate: $150 Designer 2 (D2) Rate: $153 Designer 3 (D3) Senior Software Developer (SSD) Rate: $165 Senior Designer (SD) Rate: $105 Project Assistant (PA) Rate: $113 Marketing Assistant (MA) Graphic Artist (GA) Rate: $125 Senior Accountant (SA) Billing Manager (BM) Rate: $145 Marketing Manager (MM) Graphics Manager (GM) Subconsultant Rates Bryan Thoreson (Irrigation Practices): $202 Charles Gardner (Facilitation Support): $205 Duncan MacEwan (Economic Analyses): $220 Jeff Barry (Geohydrology): $250 Rate: $266 Senior Project Manager (SPM) Senior Technical Manager (STM) Note: The individual hourly rates include salary, overhead and profit. Other direct costs (ODCs) such as reproduction, delivery, mileage (as allowed by IRS guidelines), and travel expenses will be billed at actual cost plus 10%. Subconsultants will be billed as actual cost plus 10%. RMC, a Woodard and Curran Company, reserves the right to adjust its hourly rate structure at the beginning of each year for all ongoing contracts. 20 SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

28 APX Appendix Appendix SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan

29 APX Contents Proposed Scope of Work Outline Resumes SOQ for the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan

30 Proposed Scope of Work Outline RMC proposes the following eleven tasks to develop a GSP for the Cuyama GSA that will be fully be compliant with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) legislation chaptered in September A brief description is provided for each task. Once these tasks are completed, the GSP will conform to the requirements developed by DWR as described in their GSP Annotated Outline and GSP Preparation Checklist guidance documents released in December Task 1: Develop Work Plan for GSP Development The RMC team will work with Cuyama Basin GSA to develop a detailed work plan that identifies and describes the activities necessary for successful development of the GSP. The work plan will be developed consistent with and within the framework included in the anticipated DWR grant award for GSP development. Draft and final versions of the work plan will be developed in consultation with GSA member agency personnel. Task 1 Deliverables Draft and final work plans Task 2: Information Gathering, Data Collection and Analysis, and Plans Review The RMC team will collect recent and historical information and data for use in completing the remaining tasks. This data and information, will be stored in the Data Management System (DMS) that will be developed as part of Task 10. The data compiled in the DMS will be used to develop draft versions of the Introduction, Water Resource Conditions, and Water Requirements and Supplies draft chapters of the GSP. Task 2 Deliverables Electronic copy of all information and data collected Task 3: Definition of the Plan Area and the Basin Setting The RMC team will develop a description of the GSP Plan Area, establish the GSP Basin Setting, and will develop draft sections for the Plan Area and Basin Setting for the GSP document. These will include the activities described in the subtasks below. Subtask 3.1 Description of the Plan Area The RMC team will perform the following activities to describe the Plan Area: Develop maps depicting the area covered by the GSP Summarize land use elements in the basin Identify existing water resource monitoring and management programs Describe conjunctive use programs in the basin Describe additional plan elements that may influence the GSP Subtask 3.2 Establish Basin Setting The Basin Setting establishes the conditions of the basin as of January 2015, which includes a description of the physical characteristics of the basin as well as the dynamic components affecting the water budget. The RMC team will perform the following activities to establish the Basin Setting:

31 Refine and update the current hydrogeological conceptual model to conform with the requirements described in the Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model BMP document released by DWR in December We will also include a graphical and narrative description of the physical components of the basin. Develop groundwater model: the existing CUVHM will be reviewed and updated, as appropriate and agreed to by the Cuyama GSA to provide: o The most appropriate model for the Cuyama GSP o A model that meets DWR s expectations relative to adequacy for water budget evaluations Establish current and historical groundwater conditions: the updated CUVHW will be used to estimate metrics for groundwater conditions for development of the basin water budget. Task 3 Deliverables Depiction of the Plan Area and of the Basin Setting An updated version of the CUVHM Initial drafts of the Plan Area and Basin Setting section of the GSP document Task 4: Identification of Sustainable Management Criteria In this task, the RMC team will identify sustainable management criteria for the GSP and develop an initial draft GSP section on sustainable management criteria. This section will describe the metrics used to track the sustainability goal and monitor for undesirable results through the use of minimum thresholds and measurable objectives. This task will include the following subtasks. Subtask 4.1 Identify Sustainability Goals The RMC team will assist in identifying and describing sustainability goals for the GSP, including identifying information from the Basin Setting used to establish the sustainability goal, a description of how models were used to develop each goal, and a discussion of the measures that will be implemented to ensure that the basin will be operated within its sustainable yield. Subtask 4.2 Develop Measurable Objectives The RMC team will develop and describe measurable objectives for each sustainability goal, including descriptions of a reasonable margin of error, and a reasonable path to achieve and maintain the sustainability goal including relevant milestones for each relevant sustainability indicator. Subtask 4.3 Identify Minimum Thresholds RMC will identify a minimum threshold for each sustainability goal and describe how each one was established, its relationship to the sustainability goal, how it was selected to avoid undesirable results, how it may affect the interests of beneficial uses and users of groundwater in the basin, and how it will be quantitatively measured. Subtask 4.4 Identify Undesirable Results RMC will identify undesirable results for each sustainability goal, including a description of the cause of groundwater conditions that would lead to the undesirable results, criteria used to define undesirable results based on minimum thresholds, and potential effects on the beneficial uses and users of groundwater, on land uses and land owners, and other potential effects. 2

32 Task 4 Deliverables Draft and final sustainability goals for the GSP An initial draft Sustainable Management Criteria section of the GSP document Task 5: Sustainability Implementation RMC will help develop a sustainability implementation program that builds on the existing monitoring network to track future progress toward the GSP sustainability goals in the future: Identify monitoring objectives for the GSP Review existing monitoring network and identify additional monitoring data that is needed to track the GSP sustainability goals Develop monitoring protocols, including a description of technical standards, data collection methods, and other procedures Develop data analysis and reporting protocols for the GSP sustainability goals, including a description of how implementation of the program will demonstrate progress towards achieving the measurable objectives, monitor impacts to beneficial users of groundwater, and monitor changes in groundwater conditions and water budget components Develop a plan for review and improvement of the monitoring network that will be implemented every five years in the future Task 5 Deliverables An initial draft Sustainability Implementation section for the GSP document Task 6 Identification and Prioritization of Management Actions RMC will assist in identifying and prioritizing projects and management actions that will be implemented. This will also include contingency projects or management actions that will be implemented should groundwater conditions not adequately respond to implementation of the GSP. Subtask 6.1 Identification of Management Actions The projects and management actions will outline required permitting, implementation schedule, expected benefits, required legal authority, and estimated costs for implementation. For each project and management action, the expected benefit will be described along with how each benefit will be evaluated and accomplished. Subtask 6.2 Prioritization of Management Actions We will perform an assessment of numerous alternative water management scenarios projects, programs, and management actions or strategies for providing a sustainable basin. As part of this process, each of the projects and management actions identified in Subtask 6.1 will be prioritized. In performing this task, it is expected that the groundwater model that was updated in Task 3 will be used. Subtask 6.3 Develop Initial Draft Project and Management Action Section We will develop an initial draft project and management action section to describe the actions that will help achieve the sustainability goals. 3

33 Task 6 Deliverables A prioritized list of projects and management actions An initial draft Projects and Management Actions section Task 7 Groundwater Sustainability Plan Implementation RMC will work with the District to develop a plan of action for implementing the projects and management actions identified in the GSP, and for successful reporting and evaluation of the GSP in the future. This will include development of: An estimate of costs to implement the GSP Schedule for GSP implementation A process for periodic evaluation and annual reporting These will be included in an initial draft Plan Implementation section for the GSP. Task 7 Deliverables An initial draft Plan Implementation section Task 8 Groundwater Sustainability Plan Document Development Under this task we will prepare an outline for the GSP as well as an administrative draft and a public review draft of the GSP. The administrative draft will incorporate comments received on initial draft sections developed in the above tasks. Each GSP draft will include all required sections of the GSP, including appendices. Subtask Develop GSP Outline RMC will develop a draft GSP outline, which will be provided to the District s project manager for review. We will then work with the District s project manager to develop a final outline that will be used for the GSP document development. Subtask 8.2 Administrative Draft The RMC team will prepare up to two (2) administrative drafts of the GSP and all supporting appendices. Each administrative draft will be reviewed by the District s staff and other stakeholders involved in the GSP development process. Subtask 8.3 Public Draft We will prepare a formal draft of the GSP Update and all supporting documentation. This draft document is to respond to comments made on the administrative draft document. This draft document will be circulated for agency and public review and comment. Task 8 Deliverables Draft and final outlines for the GSP document Administrative and Public Review Drafts of the GSP Update and supporting documentation 4

34 Task 9: Outreach and Communication Successful implementation of the GSP will depend on efficient outreach, communication, and facilitation between the GSA and locals/stakeholders. Stakeholder engagement includes efforts made to understand stakeholder concerns and involve stakeholders in the activities and decision-making process. It is anticipated that the following outreach meetings will need to be conducted as part of development of the GSP: Meetings with stakeholders, including state and local agencies and non-governmental organizations General public meetings At the outset of the performance period, an outreach and communication plan will be developed that describes a plan for conducting the meetings to be completed as part of the GSP development. Task 9 Deliverables Outreach and communication plan Meeting materials, agendas, and meeting summaries for each meeting Task 10: Development of a Data Management System SGMA regulations requires each GSA develop and maintain a data management system (DMS) that can store and report information relevant to the development or implementation of a GSP and monitoring of the basin. The volume of data that will be generated for GSP preparation and updates, and to demonstrate progress towards basin sustainability will be large, and selection and use the DMS will be key in not only making those data accessible for analysis, but for communicating those data to basin stakeholders and the State. A DMS will be developed for upload and storage of all information related to the development and implementation of the GSP. Task 10 Deliverables A DMS that can store and report data related to the development and implementation of the Cuyama Basin GSP Task 11: Project Management Under this task, the RMC team will keep the District s project manager briefed on the progress of all significant activities leading to development of the Cuyama Basin GSP. This task includes day-to-day project coordination, monthly progress reporting, and regular check-in meetings with the Cuyama GSA s project manager. Task 11 Deliverables: Monthly progress reports and invoices 5

35 Resumes Resumes are ordered to first present our project manager, Lyndel Melton, followed by the rest of our team members in alphabetical order.

36 Lyndel W. Melton, P.E., D.WRE Principal, Senior Water Resources Engineer Experience 41 years Education M.S., Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, 1975 B.S., Civil Engineering, University of the Pacific, 1975 Registration Professional Civil Engineer, California, #27169, 1976 Diplomate, American Academy of Environmental Engineers Diplomate, American Academy of Water Resource Engineers Affiliations American Public Works Association American Society of Civil Engineers American Water Works Association Water Environment Federation Summary Lyndel Melton specializes in civil, environmental and water resources engineering involving the planning and design of water resource management projects. These projects include water supply, water and wastewater treatment, recycled water, and flood protection facilities. His career has been focused primarily in California, with extensive experience in planning, permitting, and implementation of municipal projects. Lyndel has significant experience managing institutional interface among regional entities. Relevant Experience North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program (NVRRWP) CWSRF/WRFP Application, City of Modesto Principal-in-Charge. Oversaw support for a series of funding opportunities associated with the program. Lyndel coordinated the preparation of a CWSRF/WRFP loan/ grant application where Modesto secured a $15-million WRFP grant and an approximate $35-illion CWSRF loan with a water recycling interest rate of 1%. Westside-San Joaquin Proposition 84 IRWM Implementation Grant Application, San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) Principal-in-Charge. Oversaw preparation and submittal of the application and performed internal quality control (QC). The application was completed during the 2014 Expedited Drought round. Lyndel assisted SLDMWA in securing a $2.7-million grant for implementation of water resources-related projects, including the NVRRWP. East Stanislaus Proposition 84 IRWM Implementation Grant Application, City Modesto Principal-in-Charge. Helped the City of Modesto and its East Stanislaus IRWM regional planning partners secure a $5- million grant through DWR s IRWM grant program for implementation of priority projects. Prop 84 Drought Grant Application and IRWM Plan Update for the Westside San Joaquin IRWM Region Principal-in-Charge. Oversaw preparation of successful $2.7-million grant application and IRWM Plan Update. Local Groundwater Banking Feasibility Study, Eastern Municipal Water District Technical Advisor. The RMC team completed a feasibility study to identify water banking opportunities in the Upper Pressure and/or Canyon Subbasins and determined the facilities needed for conveyance, recharge, and extraction of banked water. The work included development of a suite of recharge and extraction scenarios to form banking alternatives. Strategic Water Resource Plan, Palmdale Water District Water Supply Planning Lead. Lyndel s role in the development of this Strategic Water Resources Plan was to lead the identification and evaluation of water supply options, including development of water transfer opportunities and internal and external water banking opportunities. The Strategic Water Resources Plan is being used to evaluate alternative water management strategies to meet future water needs, including increased levels of conservation, 1 of 2

37 Lyndel W. Melton, P.E., D.WRE recycled water use, groundwater replenishment, additional water importation, and water exchange programs. Alternative strategy analyses are being completed with the assistance of MODFLOW and WEAP modeling tools. Long-Term Water Supply Optimization Feasibility Study/Metro Plan Plus, City of Fresno Principal-in-Charge. RMC was retained by the City of Fresno to evaluate options to better utilize existing resources, and identify key new facilities to engage much more actively in regional water management activities. Lyndel led a team of engineers and scientists, along with other members of the consulting team, to develop water supply alternatives, evaluate the benefits and costs of various water supply portfolios, assess the availability of groundwater and surface water resources to meet the needs, and evaluate the impacts of various water supply portfolios on the groundwater and surface water resources in the City s SOI. The main analysis tool used for the evaluation was the Kings Basin Integrated groundwater and surface water model, a comprehensive hydrologic model that was developed in collaboration with other stakeholders in the area. Technical Support Services for Regional and Statewide Integrated Water Management, California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Technical Expert. Providing guidance to the staff for the development of the Strategic Plan for the Future of IRWM in California, including understanding of regional and intra-regional project development, regional project integration, and outreach processes. Lyndel is currently serving as principal-in-charge and technical advisor to DWR, Division of Integrated Water Management. The 2009 update of the California Water Plan identified IRWM as one of the two key initiatives for water management in the state. Lyndel has played a crucial role in his guidance throughout the preparation of this strategic plan, which will define the DWR s vision for the future of IRWM throughout the state and also DWR s plans to support that vision. The plan is being developed in a collaborative fashion to ensure broad participation and buy-in of internal (DWR) and external (public) stakeholders. Services provided by Lyndel and the RMC team include strategic plan development, regional coordination handbook, bond management system development, groundwater storage investigations, hydrologic modeling, water supply investigations, data management, environmental planning, and geologic and hydrogeologic studies. East Valley Water District Recycled Water Feasibility Study, East Valley Water District Project Manager. Lyndel led the RMC team that evaluated the feasibility of implementing a program for groundwater recharge of recycled water. Evaluated treatment process and siting alternatives for water reclamation plant implementation. Prepared regulatory and site selection analyses for groundwater recharge facilities, performed an economic evaluation for the highest ranking project alternatives, and summarized recommended implementation strategies. Also lead team toward securing the permits necessary for project implementation, including NPDES permits and permits for groundwater replenishment using recycled water. Recycled Water Feasibility Study, Del Puerto Water District Project Manager. Lyndel led the development of a feasibility study evaluating delivery of recycled water to the Del Puerto Water District for agricultural irrigation. The Del Puerto Water District is evaluating opportunities to obtain recycled water from the cities of Modesto and Turlock, and delivering the available recycled water to District lands to augment existing water supplies. The recycled water would be used for irrigation of a variety of agricultural crops, and would augment existing Central Valley Project and groundwater supplies. Groundwater Demineralization Feasibility Study, San Benito County and Santa Clara Valley Water Districts Project Manager. Lyndel led evaluation of the feasibility of implementing groundwater demineralization to develop a new potable supply from high TDS, non-potable groundwater in San Benito County. The project was funded in part by a Proposition 50, Chapter 6 grant from the California Department of Water Resources, and includes pilot testing of reverse osmosis membranes, evaluation of alternative brine management and disposal strategies, including an analysis of salt recovery strategies by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and evaluation of implementation strategies and project beneficiaries. 2 of 2

38 John Ayres, PG, CHG Project Manager Experience 14 years Education 2002 Master of Science in Geology, California State University, Chico 1998 Bachelor of Science, Geology, California State University, Chico Registration Certified Hydrogeologist in California (CA 910) Professional Geologist (CA 8291) Affiliations Groundwater Resources Association Sacramento Branch Secretary, 2008 to 2009 Legislative Committee Member, 2011 to 2013 Events Committee Member, 2016 Funding Seminar Committee Member, 2016 Water For People, Sacramento Branch Secretary, 2016 Sacramento Valley Spark President, 2012 to 2013 Relevant Experience Senior Hydrologist Current work focuses on California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) policy planning and compliance, regional water resources planning, hydrogeology, groundwater wells, and facilitation and outreach. Recent projects include: GMA-San Diego Formation for the City of San Diego SGMA Readiness Project, Merced County SGMA Support-Kern Groundwater Authority; includes Coordination Component White Papers, evapotranspiration data processing, and Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) outline Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Filings-Lassen and Modoc counties GSA Formation Support-Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District Facilitation Support-Joint Districts (Butte, Richvale, and Biggs-West Gridley water districts) Groundwater Recharge Siting Study and SGMA Support-South San Joaquin Municipal Utilities District Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP) analysis and support-california Department of Water Resources (DWR) SGMA Best Management Practices (BMPs) Development Support-DWR Hydrogeologist/Senior Hydrogeologist Sub Area Eight In-Lieu Recharge Feasibility Study-Glenn County, Glenn County, CA Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Benchmarking Study-Placer County Water Agency Groundwater Recharge Feasibility-Tehama County Lassen Basin Management Objective (BMO) Development-Lassen County, various locations Lassen County Groundwater Management Plan-Lassen County Local Groundwater Assistance (LGA) Grant Application Preparation-Sacramento Suburban Water District and Lassen County Staff Geologist Responsibilities included developing groundwater models, Groundwater Management Plans, water use forecasts, and basin management objective documents. Student Intern, California Department of Water Resources. Student intern for DWR's North Region Office. Tasks included compiling groundwater use data, preparing groundwater contour maps, and field data collection. Also helped to calculate change in groundwater storage in the Sacramento Valley. 1 of 1

39 Jeff Barry Principal Hydrogeologist Jeff has 33 years of experience conducting groundwater resource development projects and groundwater management programs in California and the Pacific Northwest. He brings substantial expertise in aquifer characterization, production well design and rehabilitation, groundwater monitoring, groundwater/surface water interaction assessment, and aquifer storage and recovery (ASR). Jeff is a recognized leader in the development and sustainable operation of ASR projects and aquifer recharge projects in the United States and Korea. Throughout his career, he has managed multi-disciplinary projects that have included critical analysis of a range of data types, successful coordination and negotiation with multiple stakeholders, communicating complex technical information to decision makers, and working within budgetary and timeline constraints. Jeff is a key member of GSI s team of groundwater specialists that helps our clients navigate the complexities of California s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). He is a founding principal at GSI. EDUCATION MS, Hydrogeology/ Hydrology, University of Nevada at Reno BS, Resource Management, Humboldt State University PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Registered Geologist: Oregon Licensed Geologist/ Hydrogeologist: Washington Certified Water Rights Examiner: Oregon DISTINGUISHING QUALIFICATIONS More than 30 years of experience conducting water resources investigations Experienced with safe yield assessments Experienced with monitoring program and groundwater management plan development and implementation Strong working knowledge of state and federal regulatory programs relating to groundwater/surface water influence and water quality protection REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Basin Boundary Modification and Delineation/Definition of the Atascadero Subbasin, Templeton Community Services District (CSD), Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC), San Luis Obispo, California. Jeff assisted with a detailed geologic and hydrogeologic investigation to formally define the boundaries of a groundwater basin through extensive geologic and hydrogeologic mapping and analysis and well log review. The boundary modification request, based on scientific evidence, was one of the few successful scientific applications approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). In a related matter, Jeff provided expert witness testimony on behalf of the CSD and AMWC in support of their efforts to define the subbasin as separate from the overall Paso Robles Groundwater Basin. Basin Boundary Modification, Upper Santa Clara River Basin, Castaic Lake Water Agency (CLWA), California. Jeff managed a project for the CLWA to request a scientific basin modification request to DWR. Geologic maps, groundwater level data, and a basinwide groundwater model were used as evidence for the request. DWR approved the basin boundary modification and updated the Bulletin 118 basin boundary maps. Groundwater Pumping Offset Program, Paso Robles Basin, San Luis Obispo County, California. Working with the Templeton-Las Tablas Resource Conservation District and the County, Jeff helped to develop a basinwide program to guide the County and landowners on how to mitigate or offset additional groundwater use in the Paso Robles Basin. The County passed a temporary moratorium on new groundwater pumping because of severe groundwater level declines in some areas and will require landowners to mitigate any new pumping through this program. It is hoped that this new offset program will help restore balance between groundwater pumping and natural groundwater recharge, while allowing for limited expansion of groundwater use. Shandon Area Groundwater Assessment and Monitoring Program, Paso Robles Basin, California. Jeff is working with a group of wine grape growers in the Shandon sub-area of the Paso Robles groundwater basin to develop a better understanding of the aquifer system underlying the area, assess sustainable pumping rates and volumes, document water use and groundwater levels, and develop and implement a groundwater monitoring program designed to assess sustainability of pumping. The work included investigating whether there are physical boundaries that would make the Shandon Area a separate subbasin. Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development, Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (FCGMA), Ventura County, California. Jeff was a member of a team that was selected to prepare groundwater sustainability plans for four basins in Ventura County. Jeff and his team were responsible for development of water budgets, sustainable yield balancing key objectives, and working with stakeholders in each basin. This is one of the first set of groundwater sustainability plans that will be submitted in 2017 in response to the SGMA. Groundwater Management Plan, Goleta Water District, Goleta, California. Jeff was project manager for updating the District s groundwater management plan. District supplies of imported and stored water are severely curtailed as a result of the ongoing drought in California and so the District has had to rely nearly 100 percent on the local groundwater basin for meeting water demands. Key elements of the plan include development of a pumping plan for drought and nondrought conditions, optimizing the injection program to refill the basin when water is available for recharge, preparation of a salt and nutrient management plan, and developing recommendations for capital improvements for facilities that improve the groundwater supply GSI Water Solutions, Inc. jbarry@gsiws.com

40 Jeff Barry Principal Hydrogeologist Groundwater Management, City of Fillmore, Ventura County, California. Jeff is providing senior review for several groundwater projects including basin analysis; safe yield evaluations; municipal well site selection; basinwide water quality and water supply modeling; analysis of depthrelated groundwater water quality changes; water quality considerations regarding recycled water use; and well design, installation oversight, and permitting evaluation of a new water supply wellfield. One of the initial projects involves performing a long-term aquifer test at Well 5 to assess iron, manganese, and arsenic concentrations and water treatment requirements. Aquifer Sustainability Analysis, Eastern Municipal Water District, Moreno Valley, California. Jeff managed a project for the District to assess the amount of pumping that could be supported within a portion of the District and the estimated rate that individual wells can sustainably pump without impacting other groundwater users. A detailed analysis was performed to characterize local hydrogeology and estimate the quantity of recharge occurring in the subbasin area. Water Budget Analysis, Valencia Water Company, Santa Clarita Valley, California. Jeff is project manager for a study to compare and contrast two methods for determining whether the groundwater basin is in overdraft. He is reviewing a water budget analysis prepared independently by another consultant and comparing the input parameters and results to a regional groundwater flow model developed by GSI. The results of this comparison will be used to improve the utility of both approaches for evaluating the sustainability of pumping in the basin. Groundwater Model to Support Water Resource Planning, Water Supply Restoration, and Artificial Recharge, Santa Clarita Valley, California. Jeff was senior reviewer for a basinwide groundwater model project in the Santa Clarita Valley, located in northern Los Angeles County. The model was developed to assess several different groundwater management scenarios on behalf of the water purveyors in the Valley (four retailers and a State Water Project (SWP) wholesaler [CLWA]). The model was used to evaluate the sustainability of the basin pumping plan and to evaluate how a group of perchlorate-affected water supply wells could be brought back online (with wellhead treatment) without causing the perchlorate plume to spread to unaffected wells. The model was later used to evaluate the sustainability and feasibility of increasing the basin yield through enhanced local groundwater recharge and additional use of local groundwater supplies. Recharge Feasibility Assessment, Newhall County Water District, California. Jeff is senior reviewer for a project designed to investigate the operational feasibility of recharging reclaimed water and captured stormwater into a surficial alluvial aquifer at two sites along the Santa Clara River in the Santa Clarita Valley of southern California. The alluvial aquifer is an important source of groundwater supply to the valley, yet some alluvial production wells cannot meet production targets during years of below-normal rainfall and natural groundwater recharge. GSI evaluated the hydrogeology at several potential sites and is conducting numerical model simulations to evaluate the feasibility of proposed recharge volumes and monthly operating schedules, the amount of diluent water (native groundwater) available for mixing with the recharged water, and the potential to recharge stormwater flows diverted from the river. Retention times also are being evaluated with the model to determine pathogen removal credits and the impact to any nearby drinking water wells. Groundwater Model Update for Sustainability of Pumping Assessment, Goleta Water District, California. Jeff was project manager for a groundwater model update project. Recharge and pumping terms in the model were updated through 2013 and the model calibration was tested. Once updated, the model was used to (1) determine the amount of pumping that can be supporting without exceeding safe yield, and (2) assist in siting new wells to optimize and increase District pumping capacity. Jeff is now assisting the District with a well site selection process and design of two new production wells. Supply Alternatives and Safe Yield Reconnaissance Study, CLWA, California. GSI, teamed with an engineering firm, is conducting a study to identify options for improving the reliability and capacity of local water supplies in the upper Santa Clara River Basin for diversifying CLWA s current water supply portfolio. CLWA (like other California water providers) is facing pressure to rely more heavily on local water supplies because of the drought and shifting statewide water policy that will affect the future availability and use of SWP water. Options being investigated include expanded use of recycled water, indirect potable reuse, additional groundwater pumping, and ASR using SWP water GSI Water Solutions, Inc. jbarry@gsiws.com

41 Leslie Dumas, P.E., D.WRE Senior Water Resources Engineer Experience 30 years Summary Leslie Dumas is a hydrologist, water resource engineer and project manager with experience providing hydrogeologic, hydrologic, environmental and scientific consultation for projects throughout the United States. She has managed multi-disciplinary teams on a wide variety of projects, including water resources planning, funding and financing, groundwater investigation, modeling, resource planning, environmental permitting, stormwater runoff planning, and the investigation and clean-up of hazardous waste sites. She has prepared and/or reviewed planning and environmental documentation, Urban Water Management Plans, Groundwater Management Plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and is experienced in identifying funding opportunities and obtaining state and federal grants and low-interest loans through the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs and the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Grant Program. Relevant Experience Education M.S., Civil Engineering, University of California at Berkeley (magna cum laude), 1986 B.S., Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (cum laude), 1985 Multiple Subject - Clear Teaching Credential, St. Mary s College of Education, 1999 Registration Professional Engineer, California, 43897, 1989 Diplomate, American Academy of Water Resource Engineers Environmental Assessor, California, REA-04515, 1992 Certified Groundwater Professional, 490, 1994 Affiliations Groundwater Resources Association of California (Former Vice-President and Treasurer) American Society of Civil Engineers National Groundwater Association, Association of Groundwater Scientists and Engineer City of Lafayette Creek Committee Groundwater Management Support, City of Oceanside Project Engineer. RMC is providing the City of Oceanside with a wide range of groundwater-related support activities. Leslie is providing the City of Oceanside guidance and document development in support of compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014, including assistance in Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) formation and governance structures. Also, providing as-needed technical support, including review of the CASGEM monitoring program for the San Luis Rey Valley Groundwater Basin. SGMA Program Guide, San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority Project Manager. RMC prepared a program guide for compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 (SGMA) for SLDMWA on behalf of the multiple Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) in the Delta- Mendota Groundwater Subbasin. The program guide focused on initial activities required for preparation of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP), including data collection and management, modeling and plan preparation, providing the GSAs with a roadmap for GSP preparation. SGMA Planning Document, Turlock Groundwater Basin Association Task Manager. RMC is part of a larger team preparing a planning document for development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) in the Turlock Groundwater Subbasin. RMC is tasked with focusing on identification of a Data Management System for data collection, analysis and management, and for outlining modeling requirement for development of a basin-wide water budget. 1 of 2

42 Leslie Dumas, P.E., D.WRE Off-River Supply Development Program, Town of Windsor Project Manager. The overall objective of the Town s Off-River Supply Development Program was to develop a highllevel program to allow long-term reliable off-river water supply and prepare the groundwork for development of a conjunctive use program for the Town of Windsor (Town). Implementation of this program has occurred in several phases. Phase I of the program included identification of areas within the Santa Rosa Plain groundwater basin that had the most favorable conditions for potential groundwater extraction, development of a field work plan and specifications for the installation and testing of exploratory boreholes and test wells, dynamic profiling of the Town s Bluebird Well, and the preparation of an AB303 Local Groundwater Assistance grant application. Phase 2 of the program included replacing two of the Town s existing wells, as originally identified in the Town of Windsor s Water Master Plan (also prepared by RMC) to fill both short- and long-term water supply gaps. Critical was the installation of wells that the Town could use in the short-term to meet deficits in water supply and to provide needed information to develop a long-term program for the sustainable use of the underlying groundwater basin. RMC also provided the field oversight and design experience for the drilling program funded by the SRF-ARRA funding received, including the drilling of two replacement municipal supply wells using dual-tube reverse-circulation rotary drilling-technology, and was part of the team conducting a subsequent phase of the program for the Esposti Park Well that included well redevelopment (required as the well had sat idle for several years prior to this phase of work), additional pump testing and water quality analyses, and a feasibility study to determine the most appropriate wellhead treatment technology for the well. Groundwater Characterization and Recharge Study, City of Modesto Project Manager/Engineer. Acted as RMC s project manager and participated as part of a larger project team conducting a recent groundwater study for the City of Modesto funded through a grant from the Local Groundwater Assistance Program. RMC prepared the LGA grant on behalf of the City to fund the project, a first step in the City s Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) Program to develop strategies for recharge and recovery of treated surface water. The project involved foundational aquifer characterization through construction of nine large-scale hydrogeological cross sections, an evaluation of groundwater quality data to select favorable locations for MAR projects, and the identification and prioritization of potential recharge sites. Groundwater Basin Salt and Nutrient Management Plan, Cities of Paso Robles and Atascadero, Templeton, San Miguel and Heritage Ranch Community Services District, Camp Roberts and San Luis Obispo County Deputy Project Manager. RMC led the project team preparing this SNMP, and directly conducted the stakeholder outreach, identifying the appropriate groups and forums for discussion regarding plan development. Leslie acted as technical lead for the basin assimilative capacity analysis and anti-degradation analysis, both requirements elements of the SNMP. The team used a GIS-based simulation tool to calculate salinity and nitrogen loading to the underlying groundwater basin based on land cover, applied water types, and other relevant data attributes. The results of these analyses were used to develop basin management strategies and a groundwater monitoring plan for the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin. Groundwater Master Plan, City of Sacramento Deputy Project Manager. RMC is developing a Groundwater Master Plan with the goal of optimizing existing groundwater infrastructure use and identifying additional infrastructure required to reliably meet projected future demands. We are working with City staff to identify current groundwater resources and O&M issues, as well as providing recommendations for operational improvements and new facilities. Groundwater Ordinance Support, Merced County Technical Support. Assisted Merced County in the development and implementation of a groundwater ordinance to improve groundwater management in the county in response to drought, reduced surface water supplies, increased groundwater use, increased acreage of irrigated agriculture, and the onset of relatively rapid land subsidence. 2 of 2

43 Duncan MacEwan, Ph.D. Principal Economist, ERA Economics Bio: Duncan is a founding partner of the agriculture and resource economics consultancy ERA Economics, based in Davis, California. Duncan previously worked as a consultant economist with CH2M and concurrently held a position as a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California at Davis. He is a recognized expert in the economics of water and irrigated agriculture and in the use of mathematical modeling and statistics to assess the impacts of water resource policies on agricultural production. He has recently managed projects on several local economic feasibility studies, regulatory impact analyses, benefit-cost analyses, and EIR/S support for Sites Reservoir, Kern River, and other state and federal water storage projects. Education Ph.D., Economic Geography, University of California, Davis, 2011 M.S., Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Davis, 2008 B.S., Mathematical Economics, California State University, Long Beach, 2006 Professional Membership Member, 2008 Present, American Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Member, 2010 Present, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society Member, 2016 Present, California Water and Environmental Modeling Forum Selected Projects Fiscal Impact Analysis of Proposed Pesticide Regulations, Pyrethroid Working Group, Sacramento, CA, 2017 Present. The analysis involves a comprehensive fiscal and economic impact analysis of proposed pyrethroid insecticide regulations. The analysis quantifies the economic benefits of current pyrethroid-based insecticides used for pest control in California and across the west. Crops include leafy greens, stone fruit, nuts, vineyards, and vegetables. The results of the analysis are integrated into a series of farm financial models and used to evaluate the impact of banning pyrethroid use on farm net income and risk, considering alternative chemicals, costs, and export market restrictions. CalCannabis Cultivation Program Standardized Economic Impact Assessment (SRIA), California Department of Food and Agriculture, Sacramento, CA, 2016 Present. Estimate the economic impacts of medical cannabis cultivation regulations and other licensing requirements. Work with CDFA staff to develop and interpret components of the regulations, work with Department of Finance (DOF) economists to review the method and approach, and engage in cannabis industry outreach. The analysis is included in a preliminary SRIA that has been submitted and approved by Department of Finance. Pressurized Irrigation Feasibility Study (with Davids Engineering), South San Joaquin Irrigation District, Manteca, CA, Developed a comprehensive framework to evaluate the economic and financial feasibility of providing district-wide pressurized irrigation water to growers. The analysis established the economic value of irrigation water supply to district growers, including willingness and ability to pay. Presented findings at a series of Board meetings, and reviewed technical results with district staff.

44 Transitioning to Sustainable Groundwater Management: Case Study of the Kings-Tulare Groundwater Basin (with RMC Water and Environment) California Water Foundation. Developed an integrated economic and hydrologic model of the Kings-Tulare groundwater subbasin and used that model to evaluate the economic implications of sustainable groundwater management alternatives under SGMA. The project relied on the SWAP economic model and DWR s C2VSim surface-groundwater simulation model. The study cumulated in a series of reports and a peerreviewed publication describing the hydroeconomic modeling approach, conclusions, and insights for basin management in other areas. Kern Delta Water Allocation Plan Supplemental EIR, Kern Delta Water District, Bakersfield, CA, 2015 Present. Estimate the economic impacts of changes in surface water supply and groundwater pumping in Kern Delta Water District and areas north of the Kern River. The analysis will be used in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) prepared in support of the Kern River Water Allocation Plan. The economic analysis includes the development of a linked groundwater and economic model that is used to estimate agricultural water use, production, and economic value under project alternatives. Economic Contributions of Agriculture, Santa Clara County Agricultural Commissioner, Gilroy, CA, Survey agricultural producers, processors, and distributors to collect financial information in order to quantify the economic value generated by agriculture in Santa Clara County. The study estimated the total economic activity, taxes, jobs, and revenues generated by the industry and ancillary industries. Results were presented to the County Board and stakeholders at a series of meetings. California Agriculture Off-Road Vehicle Emissions Regulatory Impact Analysis, California Air Resources Board. Sacramento, CA, Developed an integrated economic modeling framework that ARB can use to assess the economic impacts of increased regulatory costs for California growers. The economic decision support framework can assess the fiscal impacts and direct, indirect, and induced socioeconomic impacts of new air emission regulations at the farm, local, and statewide levels. Biological Opinion Remand EIS, Bureau of Reclamation, Sacramento, CA, Developed and implemented the SWAP model for analysis of EIS alternatives. Linked the SWAP model to the CALSIM water model using the on-farm delivery conversion tool, summarized economic impacts to agriculture by major water delivery region. Yolo Bypass Environmental Impact Statement / Environental Impact Report, United States Bureau of Reclamation, Sacramento, CA, 2013 Present. Working with a team of consultants to assess the impact of changes in the frequency and duration of innundation in the Yolo Bypass to support fish habitat. Developed an integrated economic modeling framework used to assess the direct, indirect, and induced socioeconomic impacts of alternative project configurations. Selected Recent Publications Duncan MacEwan, M. Cayr, A. Taghavi, D. Mitchell, S. Hatchett, R. Howitt. (2017). Hydroeconomic Modeling of Sustainable Groundwater Management. Water Resources Research. 53. doi: /2016wr

45 Dawn N. Flores Water Resources Planner Experience 9 years Education M.S. Environmental Science & Management (Water Resources), University of California, Santa Barbara, 2007 B.S. Physical Geography, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2003 Affiliations California Stormwater Quality Association Summary Dawn has a background in environmental science and planning as it relates to water resources management. She is experienced in water resources planning, grant writing, water quality evaluation, climate change evaluation, advanced data analysis, water resources modeling, and cartography. Dawn s water resources modeling experience includes the use of Water Evaluation and Planning System (WEAP) and Watershed Analysis Risk Management Framework (WARMF). Dawn serves as a company GIS lead, and is experienced in advanced GIS applications including spatial analysis, geodatabases, spatial statistics, and terrain analysis. Dawn is also familiar with NEPA and CEQA legislation. Relevant Experience Santa Barbara County Long-Term Supplemental Water Supply Alternatives Report, Santa Barbara County Water Agency Project Planner. Woodard & Curran worked with the Santa Barbara County Water Agency to develop a comprehensive characterization of all local, regional and inter-regional potential supplemental water supply sources that could be used to meet localized demands within Santa Barbara County. The project involves coordination with over 40 stakeholders responsible for the management of water supply in the County to examine both individual supply options as well as identify larger-scale regional programs that would leverage existing imported water infrastructure and supply to better optimize local and potentially new imported supply sources. Dawn was responsible for calculating stormwater supply availability using a combination of historical data and the WEAP model, calculating unit costs for supply options, developing technical memoranda, and assisted in developing the final report. Santa Barbara County Integrated Regional Water Management Program Project Planner. Woodard & Curran worked with the Santa Barbara County Region to update its IRWM Plan. Dawn was responsible for working with the climate change working group to develop the climate change adaptation and mitigation portion of the plan which involved the identification of climate change impacts, prioritization of vulnerabilities, identification of adaptation and greenhouse gas mitigation strategies, development of a climate change objective/target, and incorporation of climate change into project prioritization. Coachella Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Program, Mission Springs Water District Project Planner. Woodard & Curran worked with various agencies in the Coachella Valley to create an integrated regional water management plan (IRWMP), in addition to writing grant applications for Proposition 84 Planning and Implementation grants. Dawn provided GIS support to this planning effort, including creation of maps, development of shapefiles and analysis of spatial data. 20x2020 Plan, California Urban Water Conservation Council GIS Specialist. This project involves working with state conservation leaders to develop a method to determine baseline and target conservation per capita use of a 20% reduction statewide by 2020, as well as participating in implementation options planning on a state level. Dawn has provided GIS support by developing a series of maps to show each region s general area in contrast to its evapotranspiration rate. 1 of 2

46 Dawn N. Flores Groundwater Recharge with Recycled Water Feasibility Study, City of Lancaster GIS Specialist. This study assesses the feasibility of supplementing a proposed imported water (SWP) banking project with recycled water. Dawn s responsibilities include creating and updating GIS maps, and creating project area schematics. Central Los Angeles County Regional Water Recycling Project GIS Specialist. Several water agencies in central Los Angeles County, including Glendale Water and Power, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Pasadena Water and Power, and Foothill Municipal Water District, have partnered to develop a project concept to maximize the beneficial uses of unused recycled water. Dawn is creating and updating GIS maps which show projects relationship to existing recycled water resources. Recycled Water Facilities Planning Study, City of Palmdale GIS Specialist. This project assesses the feasibility of alternatives for expanding recycled water use to secure a reliable future water supply. Responsibilities include creating and updating GIS maps to show potential recycled water options in relationship to existing and future demand. Recycled Water Seasonal Storage, El Dorado Irrigation District GIS Specialist. This project involves the site selection and design of recycled water seasonal storage and a review of related regulations, funding resources research, and stakeholder outreach. Dawn created maps of alternative pipelines and reservoirs, and performed a terrain analysis to allow for the determination of the feasibility and cost of alignment options. Upper Santa Ana River Watershed Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Update Project Manager. Woodard & Curran worked with the Upper Santa Ana River Watershed IRWM Region to update its IRWM Plan. This work included revising objectives and strategies, incorporating information to allow the IRWM Plan to meet Proposition 84 standards, and reviewing chapters to ensure they re written in a consistent voice, and developing a process for incorporating the IRWM Plan into the area s Regional Urban Water Management Plan. Greater Los Angeles County Integrated Regional Water Management Program Project Planner. Woodard & Curran worked with the Greater Los Angeles County Integrated Regional Water Management Region to update its IRWM Plan. Part of this work included the development of a series of objective and target technical memorandums, and sub-regional plans to be used in the update of the IRWM Plan, as well as an online database for the tracking of new water management projects. Woodard & Curran was also responsible for writing two successful Proposition 84 IRWM Implementation grant applications, managing stakeholder and technical input from two of five planning sub-regions. Dawn assisted in the development of the region s subregional plans, supply target technical memorandum, and the IRWM Plan update. Dawn was also responsible for drafting portions of the implementation grant applications, working directly with agencies whose projects are included in the application, providing memorandums conveying the sub-region s planning needs and input regarding the Los Angeles County IRWMP. She prioritized projects for each sub-region to allow each steering committee to better decide the projects to put forward for the IRWM application. San Diego Integrated Regional Water Management Program Project Planner. Woodard & Curran worked with the Santa Diego Region to update its IRWM Plan. Dawn was responsible for the development of a Climate Change Study that was be used in the update of the San Diego IRWM Plan. This work involved working with a climate change workgroup to identify climate change impacts, prioritize of vulnerabilities, identify adaptation and greenhouse gas mitigation strategies, develop a climate change objective/target, and develop a method to incorporate climate change into project prioritization. 2 of 2

47 Charles L. Gardiner Profile Charles Gardiner has more than 30 years of experience in program management, communications strategies, stakeholder facilitation, and team and organizational capacity building. He has managed public outreach and environmental review activities for environmental and infrastructure programs in water resources, wastewater, energy, hazardous waste, rail, transportation, climate change, and emergency preparedness throughout the United States. He has developed public engagement strategies and coordinated public information and education programs, community outreach and promotional projects, and social marketing and behavior change programs. Mr. Gardiner is trained in conflict mediation, facilitation, and public decision-making techniques. He facilitates program management teams, multi-agency coordination, public meetings, stakeholder workshops, advisory committees, and independent review processes. His technical and policy training helps clients integrate diverse issues and improve organization capabilities to reach program, stakeholder, and community goals. Selected Project Experience WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES Expertise Program Management and Performance Stakeholder Facilitation and Public Engagement Board, Executive, and Collaborative Decisionmaking Organizational Capacity Building Conflict Mediation Environmental Review Education B.A., Chemistry and Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Mediation and Conflict Management Training, PennACCORD Affiliations Water Environment Federation American Water Works Association Association of California Water Agencies Work History 2010 to present, President, The Catalyst Group 1994 to 2010, Principal, CirclePoint 1989 to 1994, National Manager for Public Involvement, CH2M HILL 1986 to 1989, Project Manager, Regina Villa Associates Facilitator and Outreach Manager, Merced Integrated Regional Water Management Plan, Merced Irrigation District Mr. Gardiner managed outreach and stakeholder engagement for the Merced IRWM Plan to improve water, wastewater, and flood management for the region. He completed a community assessment to identify key issues and opinion leaders and recommended participation in the Regional Advisory Committee established by the governing entities. Mr. Gardiner facilitated the 39-member advisory committee through a one-year planning process to develop the draft and final plan, consistent with state guidelines, and to identify and propose priority projects for state funding. Communications Manager, Delta Levees Investment Strategy, Delta Stewardship Council Mr. Gardiner is managing the communications program as part of the consulting team preparing a long-term investment strategy to reduce risks of levee failures and flooding in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Working with the Delta Stewardship Council and the technical team he designed a six-phase decision process that incorporates agency coordination and stakeholder collaboration in the highly contentious Delta. He has helped design the decision support tool to support Council and stakeholder deliberation of the cost and risk tradeoffs associated with levee investments to protect property, infrastructure, water supply reliability, and to restore the Delta ecosystem. He prepared a comprehensive communications plan for the project and developed a multi-level outreach strategy for each project phase to reach local residents and businesses, technical specialists, flood management districts, regional and statewide water and environmental interests, state and federal agency leadership, and elected officials. Page 1

48 Charles L. Gardiner Communications Director, Central Valley Salinity Alternatives for Long-term Sustainability (CV-SALTS), Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board The CV-SALTS Program is a coordinated, multi-party effort to amend the Sacramento and San Joaquin Basin Plans to address salinity and nutrient management. Mr. Gardiner supports the CV-SALTS Executive Committee and the Public Outreach and Education Committee to identify priority outreach activities that will build understanding and support for the program at all levels from residents and farmers to legislators and funding organizations. The strategies include improved alignment and governance among existing participants and developing existing participants as effective spokespeople and advocates for the planning process and future implementation. Project Director, Long-term Water Supply Plan Communications Strategy, Marin Municipal Water District Mr. Gardiner provided strategic counsel and communications guidance for the District s long-term water supply planning and decision-making, water conservation programs, and rate setting processes. He provided strategic direction on synthesizing and presenting more than 18 years of analysis and debate into a cohesive problem statement and package of potential solutions for consideration by the public and the District s Board of Directors. He and his team have developed a comprehensive communications program to inform and involve ratepayers and opinion leaders in the decision process and the Board s rate setting activities. Communications Manager, Groundwater Charge Zone of Benefit Study, Santa Clara Valley Water District. Mr. Gardiner is managing the public outreach program for the Santa Clara Valley Water District s updates to the zones of benefit for groundwater management programs. The District uses the charge zones to assess fees to support groundwater management programs, including storage, recharge, conservation, and recycled water. The outreach program includes urban and agricultural users, water retailers, environmental organizations, and standing advisory committees to the Board of Directors. Executive Director, Delta Vision Foundation Mr. Gardiner served as the contract executive director of the Delta Vision Foundation. The Delta Vision Foundation was formed in 2008 by the members of the Governor s Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force to track, monitor, and encourage implementation of the Delta Vision Strategic Plan, a blueprint for addressing decades of conflict in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Mr. Gardiner developed and implemented a comprehensive evaluation of progress, organizational leadership and effectiveness, and results. The annual Delta Vision Report Card has presented the results of the evaluation and more than 100 recommendations for action and improvement by state and federal agencies and stakeholders. He has also convened and facilitated stakeholder meetings to develop recommendations on critical issues, including levees, water storage, regional water management, funding and financing, and alignment among state and federal plans and initiatives. Principal Policy Analyst and Facilitator, One Million Acre-feet Challenge, California Forward and California Economic Summit Mr. Gardiner convened water leaders across California to develop sustainable funding and governance recommendations for the California Economic Summit. Using an integrated policy synthesis approach, he built on previous policy analysis and worked with thought leaders to develop funding concepts and proposed pilot efforts that are feasible and politically viable for presentation to business leaders and infrastructure investment advocates. Following the Summit, he is working with the Summit Action Teams (Working Landscapes, Infrastructure, Housing, and Workforce) to refine the 2016 Action Plan to achieve three objectives: (1) Develop and advance integrated regional and watershed management solutions that connect headwaters and users, as well as urban and rural communities; (2) Identify limitations and advocate for changes in law or practice that prevent interagency coordination and alignment; and (3) Address the needs of disadvantaged communities to improve water quality, reliability, and affordability. Page 2

49 Charles L. Gardiner Facilitator and Program Coordinator, Cache Slough Complex Restoration Planning, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy Mr. Gardiner is the facilitator and coordinator for Phase 1 of the Cache Slough Complex Restoration Planning project. The project is a collaborative effort among State agencies, Solano and Yolo Counties, the Solano County Water Agency, local reclamation districts, and landowners to identify restoration opportunities that are most compatible with the regional economy, agriculture, flood management, and water supply. During Phase 1, the participants are identifying, mapping, and visualizing available data and information to define the resource management questions that will shape the Phase 2 decision-making on opportunities, priorities, and implementation principles. Lead Facilitator, San Joaquin River Restoration Program, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and California Departments of Water Resources and Fish & Game After more than 18 years of litigation, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Friant Water Users Authority reached a settlement with a coalition of environmental organizations that filed suit in The settlement calls for restoring the river and reestablishing a sustainable salmon population while simultaneously implementing a water management plan to reduce the impact to agricultural and urban water users on the river. Mr. Gardiner has conducted stakeholder assessments and established technical feedback groups to inform and involve river stakeholders. He has served as lead facilitator for settling party consultation during implementation of the Settlement Agreement for restoring salmon to the San Joaquin River. He is facilitating the Restoration Goal Technical Feedback Group and preparing the 2015 Annual Report. He also directed public outreach activities supporting the restoration planning and environmental review. Performance Measures Strategist, Strategic Plan Update, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy Mr. Gardiner serves as lead strategist in developing performance measures to track results and organizational effectiveness for the Delta Conservancy Strategic Plan Update. He integrated organizational objectives and State policy outcomes for the two co-equal goals to establish a workable framework for the Delta Conservancy within the larger context of long-term sustainability for the Delta. Principal-in-Charge, Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project Public Outreach Program, Contra Costa Water District, Bureau of Reclamation, and Department of Water Resources Mr. Gardiner managed the public outreach program and agency coordination efforts for the Contra Costa Water District s expansion of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir to provide additional storage capacity as part of comprehensive solutions to the water and environmental conflicts on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta system. He coordinated agency and stakeholder involvement and team coordination for alternatives development, feasibility assessment, and environmental review. The project included the only successful public vote supporting a major storage project in the Bay-Delta system. The project is approved and construction was completed in Principal-in-Charge, San Luis Drainage Feature Re-Evaluation, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Mr. Gardiner directed agency coordination, public involvement, and facilitation for this program to solve historic agricultural drainage problems on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley. Activities included issue identification through stakeholder interviews, meeting facilitation, stakeholder and elected official briefings, team coordination, and decision support. Key topics included drainage management approaches, drainage treatment and disposal options, and the environmental and economic impacts of potential solutions. Page 3