Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency A multicounty agency authorized to plan for and acquire supplemental water supplies, encourage water conservation and use of recycled water on a regional basis. [Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency Act, AB2058(Papan-2002)] Water Management Representatives August 3, 2017 There s a Drought on. Turn the Water Off.
What is the Current Status of the SWRCB s Draft SED? Bay-Delta Plan o Phase I updates the 2006 Bay-Delta Plan s San Joaquin River flow and southern Delta salinity water quality objectives September 15, 2016 SWRCB released the Phase 1 draft revised Substitute Environmental Document (SED) o The proposed flow objectives would require increased flows to 40% unimpaired flow Feb-June from the Tuolumne River March 17, 2017 BAWSCA submitted Comments Agenda Item #2 o Coordinated with member agencies and San Francisco on comments
What is the Current Status of the SWRCB s Draft SED? BAWSCA Comments to SED: o o o o o o Support the objectives of the Bay-Delta Plan Fails to adequately analyze the impacts the Bay Area and BAWSCA's member agencies (would cause water shortages) Fails to consider and analyze the reasonably foreseeable action of the BAWSCA member agencies Increased reliance on groundwater/surface water supplies and imported water Inability to conserve additional water Severe rationing and moratoriums on new development Impermissibly assumes San Francisco can develop and/or procure replacement water supplies (water transfers, in-delta diversion(s), desalination project Fails to adequately analyze impact on the Bay Area's economy Increasing Bay Area population growth and housing needs Impacts from displaced low-density growth Environmental costs of foregoing smart growth development BAWSCA supports SFPUC s alternative
What is the Current Status of the SWRCB s Draft SED? Confidential settlement negotiations continue o Coordinating with SFPUC to receive briefings and provide feedback o Negotiations could continue into the fall and beyond Governor has expressed support for negotiated settlement BAWSCA s continued outreach o Meetings with legislative reps. and staff o Conversation and follow-up correspondence with Bruce Babbitt regarding negotiations
What is the Current Status of the SWRCB s Draft SED? SED Schedule o SWRCB must respond to all comments on the draft SED there were many o During hearings on draft SED, SWRCB indicated Final SED and project approval in Fall 2017 o Process in Fall (1 of 3) Option 1 = File Notice of Decision with Secretary of Natural Resources Agency Option 2 = Recirculate SED significant new information show increased impacts or feasible alternative or mitigation Option 3 = Schedule may be extended
BAWSCA Expanding Efforts in Recycled Water Board interested in the topic of recycled water Discussed at FY 2017-18 budget planning session in January Board interested in following role for BAWSCA o Support member agencies efforts on local recycled water projects o Promote regional potable reuse partnership opportunities Agenda Item #3 o Increase involvement in state legislation and regulatory issues BAWSCA s response to Board s direction in January o Integrate the above suggestions into the FY 2017-18 Work Plan o Prepare a white paper on recycled water and potable reuse
BAWSCA s White Paper on Recycled Water Completed Developed with input from member agencies Provides background information on recycled water o Terminology o Regulatory framework Discusses BAWSCA and others interest in recycled water Presents details of efforts of BAWSCA and member agencies In line with Long-term Reliable Water Supply Strategy
White Paper Agency Input Agency Comments: o o o o o o Discuss the various roadblocks to project implementation (operational costs, etc.) Expand and correct agency-specific program details (Daly City, Hayward, Palo Alto, Stanford) Correct the discussion of the PREP IPR effort to detail City of San Mateo s involvement Include BARR IPR project opportunity (ACWD) Add explanatory graphics for IPR (Hayward) Revise the terminology section / create a new appendix (Hayward, Stanford) Several agencies provided wordsmithing edits / suggestions
13 BAWSCA Agencies Produce Recycled Water Today
Strategy Actions Related to Recycled Water Moving Forward BAWSCA implementing following actions related to recycled water o Work with regional partners (SFPUC, SCVWD, others) on purified water studies o Track legislative efforts and regulations through participation in technical organizations o Engage with BAWSCA member agencies to remain current regarding their plans and efforts Provide regular updates to the BAWSCA Water Management Representatives and Board
Regional Model Project Underway: BAWSCA May Reach Out for Info BAWSCA has kicked off its Regional Water Supply Reliability Model project Agencies that have alternative supplies may be contacted to confirm physical constraints Water demands sourced from annual survey Water supplies sourced from UWMPs o Some follow up with multi-source agencies about availability of alternative supplies during drought Agenda Item #4
Agenda Item #5 San Mateo County Hosting GW Modeling Scenarios Workshop San Mateo County continues work on the San Mateo Plain Groundwater Assessment project Workshop #6 is Thursday, August 17, 2017 o 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM o Shoreway Conference Room in the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits Redwood Shores, 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City Focus: stakeholder feedback on future scenarios to be run through the numerical (i.e. computer) model. Scenarios will: o Describe potential future Basin functions associated with water inflows, outflows, and connectivity with adjacent basins o Provide insight to prioritize future data needs
Palo Alto Launched Groundwater Study: First Public Meeting in June Palo Alto is conducting a groundwater study in conjunction with its Northwest County Indirect Potable Reuse Feasibility Study o Part of the Northwest County Recycled Water Strategic Plan Meeting on June 8 for stakeholders Meeting provided an overview of the scope and presented overview of current understanding of groundwater basin properties o Groundwater use assessment Hydrogeologic conceptual model Cross sections Water balance Water quality Assessment of increased pumping o Indirect potable reuse feasibility Next meeting in fall: date TBD
EBMUD and Hayward to Host East Bay Plain Sub-basin SGMA Outreach The City of Hayward is partnering with East Bay Municipal Utility District to write a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) o Each became a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) for their respective portions of the East Bay Plain Sub-Basin EBMUD is hosting a stakeholder outreach meeting to provide an update on SGMA compliance activities o August 10 th, 9:00-10:30 am o Richmond Room, 1st floor of the Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond Hayward outreach meeting date TBD, later this year
Agenda Item #6 Legislative Discussions Ongoing for Making Conservation a Way of Life Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee passed three conservation bills on July 11 th o AB 1654 (Rubio) stripped down o AB 1668 (Friedman) stripped down o AB 1323 (Weber) - fallback option Legislative staff and stakeholders to craft bipartisan/two-house package to resolve differences o Negotiations expected to occur over summer recess Senate Appropriations Committee hearing expected after Legislature reconvenes on August 21 st SB 606 (Skinner and Hertzberg) was also gutted and amended on July 13 to include intent language o Proposal was released on August 1 st
Summary of Conservation Bills Key Bills Summary Status AB 1323 (Weber) AB 1654 (Rubio) Requires DWR to convene stakeholder work group to recommend water use targets Passed out of Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee as shell bill Senate Appropriations Committee Senate Appropriations Committee AB 1668 (Friedman) SB 606 (Skinner and Hertzberg) Passed out of Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee as shell bill (same language as AB 1654) Gutted and amended to include intent language for making conservation a way of life; proposal circulated August 1 st Senate Appropriations Committee Assembly Floor
BAWSCA Making Conservation a Way of Life Strategic Plan BAWSCA issued RFP for Making Conservation a Way of Life Strategic Plan Phase 1 in June Goals of this effort are to: o Determine feasibility and cost impacts of implementing proposed approach to long-term targets o Develop a roadmap for compliance Proposals are due August 8 th Consultant interviews scheduled for August 22 nd Agencies invited to participate in proposal review and interviews
BAWSCA Drought Report Nearing Completion BAWSCA Drought Report documents: o Drought response actions during 2014 2017 drought o Critical knowledge gained through these actions Report intended to serve as reference document for future drought response and planning efforts Agency comments on Draft Report were due July 28 th o BAWSCA currently incorporating comments Final report will be released in August Agenda Item #7
Timeline of State and Local Drought Response Actions
SF RWS Drought Water Use
SF RWS Water Savings Achieved
Total Water Savings by Agency
BAWSCA Water Savings Timeline
Bay Area Regional Reliability Drought Contingency Plan The DCP: Addressing Regional Vulnerabilities Funded in part by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Focused on drought mitigation and response Builds regional resilience amid other uncertainties, beyond drought Key elements: Assesses vulnerability of supply sources Proposes regional drought response actions and mitigation measures Agenda Item #8
Bay Area Regional Reliability Drought Contingency Plan Assessing Regional Vulnerability % of Supply Portfolio 1 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% SWP / CVP / Transfers Mokelumne ACWD BAWSCA CCWD EBMUD Groundwater Potable Reuse 2 3 1. Third consecutive dry year 2020 supply 2. Recycled water may be served by other non-barr agencies. 3. Reserves reflect previously stored local surface water and groundwater, originating from SWP, CVP, local runoff (such as Los Vaqueros), and/or recycled water. Risk varies by agency (significance of supply) and based on factors contributing to possible supply reduction/loss. Reserves SFP MM CC AC
Bay Area Regional Reliability Drought Contingency Plan Drought Mitigation Measures Defined as Actions, programs, and strategies implemented before a drought occurs to address potential risks and reduce the need for response actions. Each mitigation measure in the DCP engages two or more BARR agencies 15 mitigation measures; 4 categories: 1) Interties 2) Storage 3) Treatment/Supply 4) Operations Characterized by benefits, costs, implementability, social & environmental considerations
Bay Area Regional Reliability Drought Contingency Plan Advancing Regional Reliability: Next Steps Some early efforts already underway o Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Prop 1 funding application in process Planning documents (SEIS-SEIR) available in early July o Funding for the Bay Area Water Market (Exchanges/Transfers) Program USBR grant funding proposals submitted in Feb. and April Other measures require feasibility and funding assessments. o Evolving future conditions may change the need for and feasibility of some measures. Beyond the DCP, BARR agencies are also pursuing other projects individually or with other (non-barr) agencies
Agenda Item #9 Hetch Hetchy Tour and Regional Water System Tours Hetch Hetchy Tour Tour is full o Sept. 13 th 14 th BAWSCA is reviewing requests Peninsula Watershed Tour o October 6 th BAWSCA will be sending out a meeting announcement Elected officials = 1 st priority; next = WMRs Calaveras Dam Tour o October 12 th BAWSCA will be sending out a meeting announcement Elected officials = 1 st priority; next = WMRs
Agenda Item #10 Adjournment Next Water Management Representatives Meeting: o Date: Sept. 7 th, 2017 o Time: 9:30 AM o Location: Foster City Community Building, 1000 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City