Teddy Roosevelt, October 4, 1907, Memphis TN

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1 In wealth of natural resources, no kingdom of Europe can compare with the Mississippi Valley It is politically and commercially more important than any other valley on the face of the globe. Teddy Roosevelt, October 4, 1907, Memphis TN

2 Arkansas Natural Resources Commission 2

3 The Arkansas Water Plan 1969 Legislature assigns to ASWCC a comprehensive program for the orderly development and management of the state s water and related land resources..the plan shall be the state policy for the development of water and related land resources in this state 3

4 Water Planning History 1939 Report 1975 Report 4

5 1990 Revision System inventories Water Plan Compliance Basin and other reports 5

6 Some Challenges Identified in 1990 Ground water depletion Underuse of excess surface water Lack of water use data Non-point source pollution Public not aware of water issues 6

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13 49,558 Registered Water Wells 7,600 Million Gallons Per Day of Ground Water Use 172 Licensed Water Well Contractors 3,000 new wells annually Use registration and flow meters required

14 Total Ground Water Use in Arkansas Million Gallons / Day **2010 Year ** based on an unpublished estimate by t. holland (2/12/13) subject to revision

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17 Sustainable Yield Development and use of ground water resources in a manner that can be maintained for an indefinite time without causing unacceptable environmental, economic, or social consequences. (Alley & Leake, USGS, 2004)

18 2009 Withdrawal of Ground Water from the Alluvial Aquifer by Use Type Sustainable Yield: 57% Agriculture/ Irrigation 99.5% Industry/ Commercial/ Mining 0.19% Public Supply/ Domestic 0.31%

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20 Revision Needed The plan shall from time to time be revised, updated, and amended as new information, projects and developments shall occur Ark. Code This will be an ongoing process

21 It is Time for an Update The existing Plan is over 20 years old. Water use and value has changed. New data and information collection and analysis is needed to define water demands, supply, water needs, and potential solutions to meet those needs. There are emerging water resource issues.

22 Arkansas Water Plan Update D. Todd Fugitt, RPG Geology Supervisor, ANRC

23 Major Components Technical work Current/future supply and quality Current/future infrastructure needs Law and policy discussion Public education and outreach Public involvement in planning 23

24 2012 Actions Involve the public, groups, agencies Scoping Hire engineering firms to do resource assessments of surface and ground water and infrastructure 24

25 Legislative Definition of the Water Plan A comprehensive program for the orderly development and management of the state's water and related land resources. The state policy for the development of water and related land resources in this state. To be used by all state agencies, commissions, and political subdivisions in all matters pertaining to the discharge of their respective duties and responsibilities as they may affect the comprehensive plan. Arkansas Code

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27 The Water Planning Process Implemented under the Direction and Leadership of ANRC and coordinated with Water Planning Partners, Liaisons, and Stakeholders/Public Statewide Stakeholders and Public Outreach Process CDM Smith Team Advisory/ Technical Committee ANRC

28 DRAFT Water Plan Vision Water is vital to the prosperity and health of Arkansas s people and their natural surroundings. As such, water must be managed in a sustainable manner to support local, state and regional economies, protect public health and natural resources, and enhance the quality of life of all citizens by applying appropriate policies and best practices with limited regulation and preservation of private property rights.

29 DRAFT Water Plan Mission The Arkansas Water Plan is the State s comprehensive planning process for the conservation, development, and protection of the State s water resources, with a goal of longterm sustainable use for the health, well-being, environmental, and economic benefit of the State of Arkansas. The Arkansas Water Plan (AWP) will achieve the following goals:

30 Arkansas Water Plan Mission The Arkansas Water Plan is the State s comprehensive planning process for the conservation, development, and protection of the State s water resources, with a goal of longterm sustainable use for the health, well-being, environmental and economic benefit of the State of Arkansas.

31 Building on the Strengths of the 1990 Plan Established the basin-by-basin framework for water resources planning in Arkansas Clear identification of state agency authorities and the legal framework for water resources management Identified and incorporated key stakeholders Identified some critical issues and needs and projects/activities to address these needs

32 Update Schedule Water Education Program Policy Review & Public Involvement Scoping Technical Phase Resource Assessments Forecasting Planning Phase Regional Management Strategy Formulation Draft Plan & Public Review Final Plan Rulemaking Nov 2014

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34 What is the Arkansas Water Plan? Science and Engineering People Laws Policies and Programs

35 What is the Arkansas Water Plan? A comprehensive program for the orderly development and management of the State's water and related land resources The State policy for the development of water and related land resources in this State A planning framework to be used by all State agencies, commissions, and political subdivisions in all matters pertaining to the discharge of their respective duties and responsibilities as they may affect the comprehensive plan (1975 and 1990 are the most recent planning efforts) 35

36 Comprehensive/Integrated Water Planning What is being considered? Demographics Ground water availability Surface water availability Environmental flows Water quality Socioeconomic impacts Flood control Infrastructure needs Climate change Nexus between water and energy

37 The Major Technical and Planning Elements of the Water Plan Update Identify Gaps between Available Resource and Demands Management Practices/ Projects to Address Shortfalls between Demand and Supply Supply Availability Regional and Institutional Setting Demand Forecast by Sector Water Needs will be forecasted to the Year 2050

38 Building on and Improving Existing Programs and Information Comprehensive Update to the Arkansas Water Plan Public and Stakeholder Input Existing and New Data and Forecasted Needs Existing Policies and Programs Existing Arkansas Water Plan, State, Local, and Federal Laws

39 Water Supply Planning Demand and Supply Capacity reached Forecast Demand Baseline Resource Capacity Reducing demand meets needs through 2040 Future Capacity Increasing capacity meets needs through Total Demand Projection (Broken line indicates total demand with conservation) 39

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41 The Arkansas Water Plan Update requires assessment of current and future water supply availability Groundwater Surface Water Water Quality Fish and Wildlife Flows 41

42 Fish and Wildlife Flows Surface Water Availability Excess Surface Water (Arkansas Method) Safe Yield (minimum flow) Allocation During Time of Shortage (minimum flow) 42

43 Forecasts in the Update Our planning horizon is Water demand and supply calculations will cover the 40 years from 2010 to We have to determine at what intervals we reassess our demand and supply numbers: 3, 5, 10- year update effort? We must plan to incorporate updated records, technology, and science.

44 Arkansas Water Rights Riparian reasonable use state Riparian use of water is a property right Reasonable use theory applies to surface water and groundwater ANRC Rules for the Utilization of Surface Water provide a mechanism for nonriparian owners to divert excess surface water to nonriparian land upon approval of the ANRC 44

45 Groundwater Availability in Alluvial and Sparta Sand Aquifers Current Conditions Review MERAS documentation Run model simulation Summarize model results Pumping, recharge, and boundary conditions Water elevation maps Groundwater in storage Future Conditions Incorporate 2050 demands Run model simulations Summarize model results Pumping, recharge, and boundary conditions Water elevation maps Groundwater in storage 45

46 QUESTIONS?

47 Thank you Website and signup: Centralized correspondence Edward Swaim Arkansas Natural Resources Commission 101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 350 Little Rock, Arkansas

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