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TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES
DATE:NOVEMBER 20, 2006 CMR:416:06
SUBJECT:RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council approve a resolution adopting the San Francisco Bay Area
Integrated Regional Water Management Plan.
BACKGROUND
On September 12, 2005, Council approved and authorized the mayor to sign the Letter of Mutual
Understandings @OMU) for the development of a San Francisco Bay Area Integrated Regional
Water Management Plan (IRWMP) [CMR:359:05]. The LOMU identified the. goals of the
IRWMP and outlined the working relationship to develop the IRWMP. Development of the Bay
Area IRWMP involved a diverse group of water supply, water quality, wastewater, storm water,
flood management, watershed and habitat agencies; local governments; environmental groups;
business groups; and other interested parties. The LOMU partners include: Alameda County
Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Alameda County Water District, Association of
Bay Area Governments, Bay Area Clean Water Agencies Bay Area Water Supply and
Conservation Agency, City of Napa, City of Palo Alto, Contra Costa Water District, Contra Costa
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, East Bay Municipal Utility District,
Marin Municipal Water District, North Bay Watershed Association, San Francisco Estuary
Project, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Santa Clara Basin Watershed Management
Initiative, Santa Clara Valley Water District, Solano County Water Agency, Sonoma County
Water Agency, State Coastal Conservancy, and Zone 7 Water Agency.
The goals of the IRWMP are to:
Foster coordination, collaboration and communication among Bay Area agencies
responsible for water and habitat-related issues;
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2.Achieve greater efficiencies and build public support for vital projects; and
3.Improve regional competitiveness for project funding.
The development of the IRWMP was a multi-stakeholder, nine-county effort to coordinate a
strategic approach to regional water resources management. The timeline for completing the
IRWMP was extremely tight as work began on January 1, 2006 and the plan was finalized on
November 1, 2006. LOMU signatories and other interested supporters have until the end of
2006 to adopt the plan.
The Bay Area IRWMP document can be viewed on the Bay Area IRWMP web site:
http://www.bayareairwmp.net/. Since the document is so lengthy (615 pages plus 1,280 pages of
appendices), the document is not attached to this report. Attachment 2 is the plan’s Executive
Summary. Copies of the entire report are also available at Palo Alto’s Main and Mitchell Park
libraries, the City Clerk’s office, and on the 3rd floor of City Hall in the Utilities Department.
Descriptions of the IRWMP and the process used to develop it are contained on the same web
site and are reproduced in Attachment 2 of this report.
DISCUSSION
The development of the Bay Area IRWMP is responsive to the state’s requirement that grant
funds are only provided for projects included in an adopted integrated water management plan.
The Bay Area IRWMP is a landmark effort to coordinate a strategic approach to regional water
resources management in the nine-county Bay Area region.
To complete the IRWMP, the State Water Resources Control Board awarded grants totaling
$838,000 to the California State Coastal Conservancy and Zone 7 Water Agency, which are
administering the grants. The planning grant funds were used by the LOMU signatories to hire
consultants to complete the IRWMR As outlined in the LOMU, a Technical Coordinating
Committee directed the work of the consultants.
The grant funds are available through Proposition 50, the statewide bond initiative passed by
voters in 2002. Proposition 50 set aside $380 million for all IRWMP related grants. For the first
funding cycle of $160 million, $12 million was designated for planning and $148 million for
implementation. Cycle 1 is currently underway. Cycle 2 funding totals $220 million and is
scheduled to be allocated in 2008.
A consolidated Bay Area proposal for $25 million of Proposition 50 implementation grant
funding was submitted in Cycle 1 to the state in June 2006. The state is expected to make a
funding decision on this proposal in late 2006 or early 2007. Projects that were included in this
proposal were those that were deemed "ready to proceed" and included:
1. Region-wide conservation programs for high efficiency toilets, water use efficient
product testing and labeling program ("WaterStar"), and a pilot program for a new
business development guidebook;
2.Recycling projects in San Jose, Mountain View, Redwood City, East Bay Municipal
Utility District, Pacifica, and North Marin Water District;
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3. Ecosystem restoration projects in Sonoma and Alameda Counties;
4. Desalination, groundwater demineralization, and groundwater monitoring projects in
Zone 7 Water Agency, Matin Municipal Water District, and Montara Water and Sanitary
District; and
5.A regional intertie between Contra Costa Water District and East Bay Municipal Utility
District.
Projects identified in the Bay Area IRWMP will become part of an implementation grant
proposal for Proposition 50 Cycle 2 funding. If a project is not included in the IRWMP, it is
unlikely to get state funding. In order to receive grant money from the state for a proj ect in the
IRWMP, an agency must adopt the IRWMP. The Bay Area IRWMP contains the following 3
projects that would benefit the City of Palo Alto:
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Project #55 - Mountain View / Moffett Area Water Recycling Project, sponsored by
City of Palo Alto and City of Mountain View. This is the project to construct a
recycled water trunk line from the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant
(RWQCP) south to Mountain View to serve approximately 120 customers within the
Mountain View and Moffett Field Area.
Project #64 -Palo Alto Recycling Project, sponsored by the City of Palo Alto. This
project will serve recycled water produced at the RWQCP to the City of Palo Alto,
focusing on customers located within a centralized area known as the Stanford
Research Park area.
Project #65 - Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant Water Recycling
Program - Phase 3 Expansion, sponsored by the City of Palo Alto. This project is an
outcome of the long-term goals study, which is the RWQCP’s sustainability road map.
The project is a multi-purpose project designed to address the RWQCP’s recycled
water quality and salinity management quality issue, the effluent receiving water
quality issues, and to expand the recycled water production, distribution~ and use. The
three components of the Project are: (1) replace existing chlorine disinfection with
ultraviolet light, (2) install a desalter for advanced treatment of the recycled water;
and (3) expand the recycled water distribution system in Palo Alto.
RESOURCE IMPACT
Adoption of the plan requires no financial commitment. Any project that the City of Palo Alto
may participate in would require Council consideration, at which time the resources for such a
commitment would be identified.
The IRWMP is a "living document" involving continued regional collaboration and
coordination, and the yet unknown level of interest and commitment of the implementing
agencies in light of funding uncertainties. So long as state grant funding exists as enticement,
participating agencies and entities in the Bay Area IRWMP may expend some level of effort to
maintain the IRWMP and planning process as prerequisites to future grants. As a participant in
the IRWMP, and depending upon the status of the City’s projects in the IRWMP or in any
construction grant application, the City will continue a low level staff involvement in monitoring
the IRWMP implementation activities. Future updates of the IRWMP as well as the level of
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effort involved in plan and projects implementation are contingent upon availability of dedicated
resources from all the participating agencies and additional grant funds.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
Adopting the Bay Area IRWMP is consistent with Council policy. The Council has supported
this goal by its approval of the Water Integrated Resources Plan (WIRP) Guidelines in December
2003 [CMR:547:03], specifically, WIRP Guideline #3: Actively participate in development of
cost-effective regional recycled water plans.
The City’s Comprehensive Plan’s vision for the Natural Environment also supports the goals of
the IRWMP in its statement that "Palo Alto will meet today’s needs without compromising the
needs of future generations. Palo Alto will respect and manage natural resources in a way that
sustains the natural environment... The city will...change in a way that minimizes exposure to
hazards like fire, flood, and earthquakes."
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Bay Area IRWMP is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines §15262 and § 15306 because the IRWMP consists of basic data collection that
would not result in the disturbance of any environmental resource and involves planning studies
for possible actions that the participating agencies have not yet approved.
Furthermore, adoption of the Bay Area IRWMP does not entail a direct commitment of resources
and implementation of each project will be the responsibility of the project proponent and any
applicable project partners and there is no joint commitment or responsibility by the Bay Area
IRWMP participants to implement any or all of the projects.
Any project that is identified in the plan that the City of Palo Alto may participate in may require
environmental review. At the time that such a project is being developed, environmental review
will be conducted.
NEXT STEPS
Projects in the Bay Area IRWMP may be selected to compete for state construction grant
funding. Staff will assist in the preparation of these grant applications for any projects that
involve Palo Alto. Grant application timing may depend upon availability of state funds and any
rules or requirements that are tied to the potential funding.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting the San Francisco Integrated
Regional Water Management Plan.
2.Executive Summary of the San Francisco Bay Area Integrated Regional Water
Management Plan.
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PREPARED BY:
ior Resource Planner
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
Director of’Utilities
Assist-ant City Manager -
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YET APPROVED****ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO
ALTO ADOPTING THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the State electorate approved multiple statewide
bond measures since 2000 to fund water and natural resource
projects and programs, including $3.44 billion under Proposition
50, of which $500 million is directed to Integrated Regional
Water Management (~IRWM") ; and
WHEREAS, the State electorate approved Proposition 84 on
November 7, 2006, which contains a total of $5.39 billion for
water and natural resource projects and programs, including $i
billion for IRWM.with $138 million of that amount allocated to
the San Francisco Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of integrated planning for water
management activities include increased efficiency and
effectiveness, enhanced collaboration across agencies and
stakeholders, and improved responsiveness to regional needs and
prior±ties; and
WHEREAS, state statutes and guidelines require that an
IRWM plan (~Plan") must be adopted by the governing boards of
participating agencies before IRWM grant funds will be provided
for water management projects that are part of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, several of the participating agencies in the Bay
Area have jointly submitted an IRWM grant application for state
consideration where one condition for funding requires the Bay
Area IRWM Plan to be adopted by January I, 2007; and
WHEREAS, a series of four public workshops were held on
the Bay Area IRWM Plan during 2006 to provide the genera! public
and stakeholders an opportunity to ask questions, provide
comments and make recommendations during development of the IRWM
Plan; and
WHEREAS, public outreach meetings to local government
representatives from each Bay Area county were held on the Bay
Area IRWM Plan to provide elected officials, staff and the
public additional opportunities to ask questions, provide
comments and make recommendations; and
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YET APPROVED****
WHEREAS, the Draft Bay Area IRWM Plan was posted on the
internet and made available for public comment on September 27,
2006 through October 24, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Bay Area IRWM Plan before the Board for
consideration incorporates comments received during the public
review period in the areas of environmental justice, and
technical project data; and
WHEREAS,the Bay Area IRWM Plan provides an
implementation framework that calls for tracking
accomplishments,developing lists of prioritized projects and
periodically updating the Bay Area IRWM Plan as conditions
warrant, provided funding and resources are available to carry
out these activities; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Bay Area IRWM Plan does not
entai! a direct commitment of resources, and implementation of
each project will be the responsibility of the project proponent
and any applicable project partners, and there is no joint
commitment or responsibility by the Bay Area IRWM Plan
participants to implement any or al! of the projects; and
WHEREAS, the Plan is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15262 and
§15306, because the IRWM Plan consists of basic data collection
that would not result in the disturbance of any environmental
resource and involves planning studies for possible actions that
the participating agencies have not yet approved; and
WHEREAS, the Plan is intended to be complementary to
participating agencies’ individual plans and programs and does
not supersede such plans and programs, and adoption of the IRWM
does not prohibit nor affect in any way a participating
agencies’ planning efforts separate from the IRWM Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto
does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION i. The C~uncil hereby adopts the Bay Area
Integrated Regional Water Management Plan.
SECTION 2. The Council finds that the adoption of this
resolution does not constitute a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act and the CEQA Guidelines and,
therefore, no environment assessment is required.
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ABSTENTIONS :
ATTEST :APPROVED :
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mayor
Senior Asst. City Attorney City Manager
Director of Utilities
Director of Administrative
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ATTACHMENT 2
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
San Francisco Bay Area water, wastewater, flood protection and stormwater management agencies; cities
and counties represented by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG); and watershed
management interests represented by the California Coastal Conservancy (CCC) and non-governmental
environmental organizations signed a Letter of Mutual Understandings (LOMU) to develop an Integrated
Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Bay Area IRWMP represents a significant accomplishment in regional water resources planning. It
outlines the region’s water resources management needs and objectives, and presents innovative strategies
and a detailed implementation plan to achieve these objectives, contributing to sustainable water
resources management in the Bay Area.
The overall objectives of the Bay Area IRWMP are to:
1)Foster coordination, collaboration and communication among Bay Area agencies responsible for
water and habitat-related issues.
2) Achieve greater efficiencies and build public support for vital projects.
3) Improve regional competitiveness for project funding.
The IRWMP, and this Executive Summary, follow the Integrated Regional Management Grant Program
Guidelines (Guidelines) jointly issued by the State Water Resources Control Board and Department of
Water Resources on November ! 8, 2004. The sections included in the IRWMP, and summarized in this
Executive Summary, are as follows:
Section A: Regional Water Management Group. This section describes the Bay Area regional
water management group, including member agencies and organizations and their management
responsibilities related to water.
Section B: Region Description. This section explains why the Bay Area is an appropriate area for
integrated regional water management, and describes: internal boundaries within the region, major
water-related infrastructure, and major land-use divisions; the quality and quantity of water resources
within the region, including surface water, groundwater, reclaimed water, imported water, and desalted
water; water supplies and demand for a 20-year planning horizon; important ecological processes and
environmental resources; the social and cultural makeup of the regional community; important cultural
or social values; and economic conditions and important economic trends.
Section C: Objectives. This section identifies the water resources management challenges facing the
region, the common interests that are shared by all Bay Area water resources management entities, and
the specific goals and objectives of the IRWMP.
Section D: Water Management Strategies. This section documents the range of water management
strategies considered to meet the region’s objectives.
Section E: Integration. This section presents the mix of water management strategies selected for
inclusion in the Plan and discusses the added value and benefits associated with integrating these
strategies.
Section F: Regional Priorities. This section presents short-term and long-term priorities for
implementation of the Plan and discusses the process for modifying priorities in response to regional
changes.
Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
Executive Summary
ES-1
November 2006
Section G: Implementation. This section discusses the institutional structure responsible for plan
implementation and presents specific actions, projects and studies, ongoing or planned, by which the
Plan will be implemented, and identifies the agencies res.ponsible for project implementation.
Section H: Impacts and Benefits. This section presents a screening-level discussion of the impacts
and benefits from Plan implementation.
Section I: Technical Analysis and Plan Performance. This section presents the data, technical
methods and analysis used in development of the Plan, and discusses performance measures and
monitoring systems that will be used to gather performance data and the adaptive management process
that will be used to make adjustments based on the performance.
Section J: Data Management. This section presents mechanisms by which data will be managed and
disseminated to stakeholders and the public and discusses how data collection will support statewide
data needs.
Section K: Financing. This section identifies beneficiaries of Plan implementation, and identifies the
capital and operation and maintenance costs and potential funding sources for each of the projects
included in the Plan.
Section L: Statewide Priorities. This section identifies the statewide priorities that will be met or
contributed to by implementation of the Plan and specific projects.
Section M: Relation to Local Planning. This section discusses how the IRWM Plan relates to
planning documents and programs established by local agencies, and demonstrates coordination with
local land-use planning decision-makers.
Section N: Sta keholder Involvement. This section identifies stakeholders included in developing the
Plan, the manner in which stakeholders were identified, how they participate in planning and
implementation efforts, and how they can influence water management decisions.
Section O: Coordination with State and Federal Agencies. This section discusses State and federal
agencies involved with strategies, actions, and projects, and identifies areas where State or other
agencies may be able to assist in communication, cooperation, or implementation of Plan components
or processes.
Each section of the IRWMP begins with a blue callout box highlighting the Guidelines for that section.
These callout boxes are intended to focus the reader’s attention on the main points of each section. In this
Executive Summary, blue boxes are provided to highlight the l~ey messages presented in each section.
Together, these sections establish an effective framework for ongoing water resources management in the
Bay Area. This Bay Area IRWMP is dynamic, and continues to change and grow with time. The
IRWMP is not intended to serve as a static plan, but as a process for ongoing regional planning. Regional
goals, objectives, and priorities will evolve over time, and this Bay Area IRWMP, similarly, will adapt to
meet the changing needs of the region. The Bay Area IRWMP, and its continued evolution, are
illustrative of the San Francisco Bay Area’s commitment to ongoing integrated regional water resources
planning.
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November 2006
A Regional Water Management Group
Developing an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan that covers all aspects of water resources
management across a geographic region as large as the Bay Area poses many institutional challenges. By
signing a Letter of Mutual Understandings to develop the Bay Area IRWMP, LOMU signatories, in
coordination with other interested stakeholders (see Figure ES-1), have overcome these challenges and
achieved their stated goals:
[]Facilitate regional cooperation in areas of water supply reliability, water recycling, desalination,
water conservation, water quality improvements, stormwater capture and management, flood
management, recreation and access, wetlands enhancement and creation, and environmental
habitat protection and improvement; and
[] Foster coordination, collaboration and communication amongst participating agencies to achieve
greater efficiencies, enhance public services and build public support for vital plans and projects.
[] To improve regional competitiveness for State and federal grant funding.
LEGEND
LOMU $ign~totie~~Stakeholder~
Figure ES-I: Bay Area IRWMP Organizational Chart
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November 2006
B Region Description
About the Region:
The San Francisco Bay Area IRWMP Region is united by its distinctive identity, hydrologic
and ecologic connections, national and international renown, and: long history of regional
planning.. .
For purposes of this IRWMP, the Bay Area region is defined by the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay
Regional Water Quality Control Board (Region 2). Although the geographic scope of this region presents
inherent complexities, several
features make it an appropriate area
for integrated regional water
management:
Distinctive Identity. Although
parts of the Bay Area differ
greatly from one another, they
are tied together by their
connections to the Bay, their
interdependent economies, their
shared natural resources, and
their common cultural
experiences. As a result, the Bay
Area is an appropriate area for
integrated regional water
management.
Hydrologic and Ecologic
Connection. The Region 2
boundary is a physically based
watershed boundary that
includes lands that drain to
common receiving waters (the
Bay and the Ocean).
Additionally, the Bay estuary
and its supporting local
watersheds host a distinct Bay
Area natural environment and
ecology that includes many
important habitats for species of
regional, as well as international, significance.
Figure ES-2: Bay Area Region
National and International Renown. In addition to being the 5t~ largest metropolitan area in the
United States, The Bay Area is
recognized as a global center for
innovation and technology.
History of Regional Planning. Water
management agencies throughout the
Bay Area have a long history of regional
cooperation and planning, including but
Bay Area Fast Facts:
o Includes 9 counties and 100 cities
o 5t" largest metropolitan area in the United States
o Home to 7.1 million people- of which 44% are
minorities
o 24th largest economy in the world with 3.5 million jobs
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November
not limited to the Bay Area Water Agencies Coalition, Bay Area Clean Water Agencies, and Bay
Area Stormwater Management Association.
Bay Area water agencies manage a
diverse portfolio of water supplies to
meet the needs of the region:
Local Supplies: Local
groundwater and surface water
supplies
Sierra Nevada Supplies:
Tuolumne and Mokelumne
River supplies
Delta Supplies: State Water
Project (SWP), Central Valley
Project (CVP), other delta
supplies
Other: Desalination, recycled
water, water transfers, and other
supplies
Local Supplies
(SW+GW) 31%
Me
19%
Other 3%
SWP
13%
CVP
15%
umne
19%
Figure ES-3: Bay Area Water Use by Supply Source
The quality of water supplies used within the Bay Area region varies greatly by source. Mokelumne
River and Tuolumne River surface water supplies are of very good quality, with low concentrations of
total dissolved solids (TDS), total organic carbon (TOC), chloride, bromide, microbial contaminants, and
other water quality parameters. These supplies generally do not exhibit the dramatic seasonal variability
observed in Delta supplies. Delta supplies, conversely, exhibit elevated concentrations several water
quality parameters including TDS, chloride, bromide, and TOC. Further, Delta supplies exhibit
significant variability by location, season, and hydrologic year type. This variability can at times be so
severe that some treatment plants must shut down, switch to other supplies sources, or blend with other
supplies in order to address the poor water quality. TDS and hardness of groundwater supplies, similarly,
vary significantly by basin. Bay Area water agencies are continually striving to address drinking water
contaminants of concern (e.g., TDS, TOC, disinfection byproducts, emerging pollutants) through source
water protection and advanced treatment strategies.
Supply &Demand:
resources to fully implement necessary actions.
Historically, conservation measures have proven to be effective at controlling Bay Area water use. As
shown in Figure ES-4, overall water use has only increased 1% since 1986 - despite a 23% increase in
population.
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However, Bay Area water agencies face a variety of challenges that threaten their ability to provide
adequate supplies to meet the needs of their customers in the future:
Threats to Baseline
Supplies. The reliability
of existing Bay Area
Supplies is threatened by
several different factors.
Delta supplies are
threatened by degrading
water quality, risk of
catastrophic failure,
regulatory constraints on
exports and local facilities
operations. Surface water
supplies are threatened by
reductions in local yield
and/or carryover storage
due to seismic concerns
and sedimentation and
1,600
1,400
1,200
supply of water to meet
regulatory requirements.Figure ES-4: Historical Population and Water Use Trends
Groundwater supplies are
threatened by potential pollution and overdraft.
Increasing Demands. The Bay Area continues to be a popular place to live and work. ABAG
predicts the population will increase to 8.2
million by 2020.
Hydrologic Variations. Many supplies are
constrained in drought years. The severity and
timing of dry year shortfalls differ greatly
among the Bay Area water agencies due to the
wide variation in supply sources, the types of
use (residential, industrial, etc), and climate
variations within the region.
Projected Bay Area supply reductions for future
droughts:
0 60% reduction in SWP supplies
o 25% reduction in CVP supplies
o 30% reduction in Tuolumne supplies
o 40% reduction in Mokelumne supplies
o 50% +/- reduction in local supplies
Infrastructure Vulnerability. Water infrastructure in the Bay Area is vulnerabl,e to effects from
seismic activity, levee failures, sedimentation and system security breaches.
The Bay Area includes flat and highly developed valleys and bayside alluvial plains surrounded by
rainfall-collecting steep terrain. This geography is conducive to sudden flooding (see Figure ES-5).
Furthermore, the semi-arid climate, where the total annual rainfall is typically concentrated in a few short
storms during the winter months, makes flood prediction Uncertain.
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November 2006
Because of the topography of alluvial plains, floodwaters escaping some stream channels may flow away
from the flooding stream, crossing open areas or flowing through city streets until reaching an adjacent
watercourse. This type of flooding compounds and exacerbates local flooding that occurs when storm
drains and small channels become blocked or surcharged during storms.
The Bay Area’s 14 largest local tributary watersheds encompass 2,477 square miles. Approximately 73
square miles (or 3% of the local watershed lands) are subject to flooding.
Flood protection agencies are faced with several challenges in their efforts to minimize these flood risks:
[]Continued development in upland areas and near stream corridors
[]Lack of clear jurisdictional responsibility for stream maintenance in many areas
[]A costly and time-consuming permitting process for flood protection projects
[]Control of invasive species
-Management of floodplains, riparian areas, and areas prone to tidal flooding in a region with very
high land values and development pressures
[] Need for more effective coordination among jurisdictions that share watershed resources
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Figure ES-5: Bay Area Locations v4thin the 1% Flood Plain
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Environmental Resources:
Bay Area watersheds provide water supply, flood attenuation, groundwater recharge, water
quality improvement, wildlife and aquatic habitats, erosion control, and recreation
opportunities., i .
Bay Area watershed habitats include rivers and streams, Montane and Valley foothill riparian areas, lakes
and ponds, freshwater and tidal wetlands, and associated uplands habitats. Local watersheds and their
associated habitats provide a myriad of water resource and ecological benefits to both humans and
wildlife. Headwater tributaries and stream corridors provide and convey freshwater sources for humans
and wildlife. Healthy floodplains detain stormflow volumes and reduce flow velocities, as well as provide
diverse seasonal wetlands habitats. Wetlands vegetation protects and enhances water quality by removing
toxins from influent water, and increases residence time which allows water to seep into the soil and enter
underlying aquifers.
Bay Area watersheds are home to 105 wildlife species that
have been designated by state and federal agencies as
threatened or endangered. Bay Area habitats support
special status species including, but not limited to:
California red-legged frog, Giant garter snake, Chinook
salmon, Coho salmon, Steelhead trout, Bald eagle,
Sainson’s hawk, San Joaquin kit fox, California tiger
salamander, Western Pond Turtle, California freshwater
shrimp, California clapper rail, Western snowy plover,
California least tern, Salt-marsh common yellowthroat, Salt
Marsh harvest mouse, Alameda Whipsnake and San
Francisco Garter Snake..
Two-thirds of the State’s salmon population
pass through the Bay and Delta each year.
Bay Area agencies and organizations pursue a variety of different water resources management mandates:
balancing the water needs of sensitive habitats with customer water demands, restoring watershed habitats
and natural hydrologic functions, taking advantage of streams as urban and suburban amenities, and
ensuring that natural resources and habitats are shielded from potential adverse impacts associated with
land and water management. Specific challenges include:
Environmental Water Demands. Environmental water demands encompass the demands on
quantity, timing, duration and frequency of flows required by plants, wildlife and fisheries.
Diversions of water from streams for other demands can limit survival rates for aquatic and
riparian species.
Barriers to Recovery of Special Status Fish. Several special status fish, including steelhead,
coho salmon and Chinook salmon, were historically abundant in Bay Area streams. However,
land use changes, channel alterations, and the construction of dams, dikes and weirs have
severely limited modern fish populations.
Control of Invasive Species. Bay Area riparian habitats are heavily impacted by invasion and
spread of some non-native species of plants and animals. Invasive species can reduce soil
retention, consume stream flows, reduce surface storage capacity, restrict flow capacity in creeks,
and eliminate biodiversity.
Development in Flood Plains and Riparian Areas. High land values and ongoing pressure for
urban expansion tends to encourage development in flood plains, riparian areas, and tidal areas.
This development generally results in loss of biological resources due to habitat fragmentation.
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High land costs are a disincentive to retaining riparian setbacks where natural geomorphic and
ecologic processes such as flooding and minor erosion could occur without affecting structures.
High land costs also limit the potential to purchase title or easements that would preserve these
areas for flooding and other natural stream functions. Additionally, downstream impacts of
development in middle and upper watersheds include increased stream discharge, scour and
deposition, head-cutting, and downstream flooding, with resulting loss of habitat, threats to public
health and safety, and increased costs of flood management.
-over 160 water bodies within the region are considered to be impaired.
The Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) has found that the San Francisco Bay and many of
its tributaries are impaired, and is currently developing 20 TMDLs (Total Maximum Daily Loads) to
address the 160+ impaired water bodies included on the Clean Water Act 303(d) list for the San Francisco
Bay region (Table ES-1).
Table ES-I: Bay Area TMDLs1
Guadalupe River
Lagunitas Creek
Napa River
Pescadero/Butano Creeks
San Francisco Bay
San Francisquito Creek
Sonoma Creek
Tomales Bay
Urban Creeks
Walker Creek
Mercur~
Sediment, Pathogens2
Sediment, Nutrients, Pathogens2
Sediment
Copper, Mercury, Nickel, PCBs, Exotic Species
Sediment
Sediment, Nutrients, Pathogens2
Pathogens
Diazinon
Mercury, Sediment~
TMDLs account for all pollutant sources, including discharges from wastewater treatment facilities;
runoff from homes, agriculture, and streets or highways; "toxic hot spots"; and deposits from the air. The
specific urban runoff BMPs and level of implementation that will be required in TMDLs will be
determined through TMDL development. The scale of loading reductions anticipated suggests TMDLs
will require significant increases in resources applied to urban runoff control and significant changes in
scope and approach to urban runoff control programs.
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLS) Existing or Currently Being Developed, March 2003.
http://ww~v.waterboards.ca.gov/funding/docs/tmdllist.doc. Accessed: August 25, 2006.
San Francisco Bay RWQCB. Water Management Initiative Integrated Plan Chapter. October 2004. Page 1-6.
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Demographics
Water resources management projects in disadvantaged and environmental justice
communities can improve water quality, relieve flooding, and provide open space for local
residents.
With a population of 7.09 million, the San Francisco Bay metropolitan region is the second largest in
California and the fifth largest in the nation. The San Francisco Bay region’s population is made up of
approximately 2.58 million households. The annual median household income (MHI) across census tracts
in the region averages $83,400.
An understanding of the location of disadvantaged and environmental justice communities can help the
region to identify water resources management projects that improve water quality, open space and
recreation opportunities, and flooding conditions within these neighborhoods. "Disadvantaged
communities" are defined by the IRWMP Grant Program Guidelines as communities with an annual MHI
less than 80% of the State MHI. Environmental justice communities are defined as low-income
communities and communities of color that have been disproportionately impacted by programs, policies,
or activities that have resulted in adverse health or environmental impacts.
Figure ES-6 shows census tracts defined as disadvantaged communities (less than 80% MHI) and census
tracts with concentrations of 30% or greater minority populations (Asian, black or African American, or
Hispanic origin). To begin to understand the environmental burden these communities may endure, the
locations ofwastewater treatment facilities and flood-prone areas are also presented in Figure ES-6.
Water resources management projects in these neighborhoods should consider potential adverse impacts
to these communities.
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Legend
Disadvantaged Commt~nitles
by Median Household Income (MHI)
Figure ES-6: Disadvantaged Communities in the Bay Area
In addition to the specific water resources challenges described herein, Bay Area water resources
management entities face other challenges relating to regulatory compliance, financing/funding, and
interagency coordination:
¯Regulations are becoming increasingly stringent in all areas of water management
¯The permitting process is being delayed by severe funding and staffing limitations at resource
protection agencies
Competing costs and general lack of local funding impede agencies abilities to implement
projects
[] Water resources management issues do not usually follow jurisdictional boundaries
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C Objectives
The Bay Area IRWMP objectives are born out of the common water resource mana gement
interests and challenges faced by the region. Collectively, these objectives work towards
achieving the Plan s V sion:
Given the large geographic scope of the Bay Area region, the process for developing this IRWMP began
with the development of baseline Functional Area Documents (FADs) that focused on the following water
resources management areas:
¯Water Supply and Water Quality (WS-WQ)
¯Wastewater and Recycled Water (WW-RW)
[]Flood Protection and Stormwater Management (FP-SM)
[]Watershed Management, Habitat Protection and Restoration (WM-HP&R)
The process of identifying and developing regional
goals and objectives that transcend these functional
areas involved (1) compiling the issues, conflicts
and challenges from each of the FADs and defining
the common water resource management interests;
(2) compiling the various goals and objectives
identified in each of the FADs to address water
management challenges and identifying
overarching goals that transcend all function areas
Common Bay Area Water Resources Management
Interests:
"Protecting the Bay - Delta Watershed
[]Managing Impacts from an Increasing Population.
=Addressing Aging Infrastructure Needs
=Maintaining a Vital Economy
[]Protecting Health, Safety and Property
[]Increasing Efficiencies and Value Added through
Coordination and Collaboration
of water resource management and (3) revising overarching goals and objectives based on stakeholder
input and feedback and developing a vision to guide implementation of the IRWMP.
The overarching goals and objectives that address Bay Area water management challenges and reflect
common interests are presented in Table ES-2,
Table ES-2: Bay Area Regional Goals and Objectives
A. Contribute to Contribute to:
the promotion of ¯ Avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating net impacts to environment
economic, social,-U~-i-~-i~]~i~-a-~~-~ii~~-~-~-r~i~-~-~-~~ironmental su~i~iii~t~;~-~o~~~a~-~-~and
environmental management practices
sustainability [] Maximizing external support and partnerships
[]Maximizing ability to get outside funding
[]Maximizing economies of scale and governmental efficiencies
[]Providing trails and recreation opportunities
¯Protecting cultural resources
[]Increasing community outreach and education for watershed health
¯Maximizing community involvement and stewardship
[]Reducing energy use and/or use renewable resources where appropriate
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¯Minimizing solid waste generation/maximize reuse
¯Engaging public agencies, businesses, and the public in stormwater pollution prevention and watershed
management, including decision -making
¯Achieving community awareness of local fio~)d risks, including potential risks in areas protected by
existing projects
¯Considering and addressing disproportionate community impacts
¯Balancing needs for all beneficial uses of water
¯Securing funds to implement solutions
B. Contribute to Contribute to: ....¯
; "¯ Providing for groundwater recharge while maintaining groundwater resources
"" ,= increasing opportunities for recycled water use consistent with health and safety " ~= =
:" ¯ SecUdng funds to implement solutions ::-
C. Contribute to Contribute to:
the protection ¯ Protecting, restoring, and rehabilitating natural watershed processes
and improvement
of hydrologic ,, Controlling excessive erosion and managing sedimentation
function ¯ Maintaining or improving in-stream flow conditions
¯Improving floodplain connectivity
¯Preserving land perviousness and infiltration capacity
¯Securing funds to implement solutions
¯ Maintain ng health of whole watershed upland vegetation and and Cover to reduce runoff quantity and
:": improve runoff quality : :
Anticipating emerging contaminants i
: ¯ El m nating non-stormwater po utant d scharges to storm dra ns
¯Reduc ng po utants n runoff to the max mum extent pract cab e
¯Periodically evaluating beneficial uses
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I " Continuously improvingstormwater pollution prevention methods =: ~ ...........:_.. ........ ......
Contribute to:
¯Providing clean, safe, reliable drinking water
¯Minimizing variability for treatment
¯Advancing technology through feasibility studies/demonstrations
¯Meeting promulgated and expected drinking water quality standards
¯Managing floodplains to reduce flood damages to homes, businesses, schools, and transportation
¯Minimizing health impacts associated with polluted waterways
¯Achieving effective floodplain management by encouraging wise use and management of flood-prone
areas
¯Maintaining performance of flood protection and stormwater facilities
,, Partnering with municipalities to prepare mitigation action plans that reduce flood risks to the community
[] Coordinating resources and mutual aid between agencies to enhance agency effectiveness
¯Securing funds to implement solutions
F. Contribute to Contribute to: " : .....
the creation,
protection,- Conserving and restoring habitat for speCieS protectionenhancement, ’ = ,Acquiring, protecting and/or restOring Wetlands, streams, and riparian areas
and maintenance-
EnhanC ng wildlife populations and biodiversity (species richness)~
, Prov d ng fecycle support (shelter, reproduction feeding)
,,, Protecting and recovering fisheries (natural habitat and harvesting)
¯Managing pests and invasive species "
¯Recovering at-risk native and special statusspecies
¯_lm_prov ngs![uctura comp ex ty (riparian and channe )
¯ Des gn ng and construct ng natura flood protect on and stormwater fac lities
¯ Secur ng funds to implement solutions
D Water Management Strategies
and beyond those presented:in Proposition 50 Guidelines - to meet the goals and objectives of
this Plan,
E. Contribute to
the protection of
public health,
safety, and
property
As shown in Table ES-3, several water resources management strategies contribute to the goals of the
Bay Area IRWMP.
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Table ES-3: Regional Goals AddresSed by Water Management Strategies
Ecos),stem Restoration ~"
Env. and Habitat Protection and Improvement
Water Suppl), Reliability ~"
Flood Management
Groundwater Management
Recreation and Public Access
Storm Water Capture and Management
Water Conservation ~"
Water Quality Protection and Improvement
Water Rec),cling
Wetlands Enhancement and Creation v"
Interties
Infrastructure Reliability
Regional Cooperation
Education and Outreach
Monitoring and Modeling
Groundwater Banking
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E Integration
While implementation of a single water management strategy can assist in achieving the region’s water
resources management goals, integrating multiple strategies may increase coordination and collaboration
within a single agency and among different agencies, yielding benefits and efficiencies greater than those
achieved through implementation of a single strategy alone. Specific examples of the value added by
integrating water management strategies include:
Organizational Benefits. Combining water management strategies can provide significant benefits,
both within an individua! organization and among multiple organizations collaborating on a given
project or program. Increased support can be generated as proponents of different projects and
aspects of water management are galvanized to accomplish a common goal. Further, bringing
together multiple organizations to implement a common project encourages a broad-based support
for project implementation that is difficult to achieve at a local level. Collaboration between agencies
also eliminates redundancy and allows projects to be completed more quickly and effectively.
Geographic Benefits. Multiple water
management benefits can be achieved by
grouping projects and programs with similar
geographic and spatial considerations.
Further, coordinated implementation of
projects upstream and downstream within a
watershed can provide economies of scale in
project planning, by reducing redundancies.
This can result in reduced project costs,
while building cumulative benefits into the
projects.
Synergistic Benefits. Combining water
management strategies can also result in
synergistic benefits (i.e., benefits provided
are greater than the sum of the parts). By
combining multiple water management
strategies within a single project, greater
benefits can be achieved, often at less
expense, than by implementing individual
water management strategies independently.
Marsh restoration projects are great examples of
integrating multiple strategies (e.g, water quality
improvement, wetlands enhancement, habitat protection,
water recycling, and regional cooperation).
Financial Efficiencies. Integration of water management strategies across geographies, within
project implementation, and through partnerships between agencies can result in significant financial
efficiencies. Multi-benefit, collaborative projects can be widely supported, far reaching, and
implemented better, faster, and cheaper than could be accomplished by a single agency focused on a
single area of water management.
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F Regional Priorities
Figure ES-7 presents the general locations of the priority projects identified for the Bay Area IRWMP. It
is important to note that the entities that participated in the development of this Plan are themselves
committed to a h6st of short-term and long-term priorities that follow the mandate of their organization.
These priorities presented herein represent a regional focus, and are not necessarily the same as individual
agency priorities. The few projects that are physically located outside of the region’s boundaries have
been included within this Plan because the primary beneficiaries of these projects are located within the
Bay Area.
Figure ES-7: Bay Area IRWMP Priority Projects3
For full project titles, please refer to Table ES-5.
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Exectttive Smlmtary
The process for identifying Bay Area IRWMP priorities involved the following:
o
Screen Projects for Inclusion in the IRWMP. This process involved screening projects included
within the four FADs, as well as additional projects identified during the development of this Plan, to
determine which projects should be advanced to the IRWMP. Screening criteria varied by FAD, but
in general projects were advanced to the Plan if they:
¯Involve multiple agencies
¯Achieve stated water management goals and objectives
¯Provide multiple benefits
¯Are readyto proceed
Assemble Projects into Cohorts. Projects advanced to the IRWMP were divided into two cohorts:
Cohort 1 projects are scheduled to have all applicable environmental documentation and permitting
complete by 2010; Cohort 2 projects will have these activities completed by 2014.
Establish Assessment Criteria and Evaluate Projects. The assessment criteria and project
evaluation results for the Bay Area IRWMP are summarized in Table ES-4 and Table ES-5,
respectively.
Table ES-4: Project Assessment Methodology
Sustainability
Supply Reliability
Hydrologic Function
Water Quality-
Drinking Water
Water Quality -
Receiving Water
Environmental
Resources
Protect Public
Health, Safety,
Property
Full circle. If the project fully addresses a regional goal (i.e., the regional goal
coincides with the primary objective of the project) the project received a full circle
for that goal. No project could receive more than one full circle in the regional
goals portion of the assessment.
Half circle. If a project addresses multiple regional goals, the project received a
full circle for the goal corresponding to its pdmary objective, and received half
circles for the additional goals addressed as secondary objectives.
Empty circle. If a project indirectly addresses a regional goal (e.g,, it allows
another project to proceed which does address a regional goal), then the project
received an empty circle for that goal.
Blank. If a project does not address a regional goal at all, the project received no
symbol for that goal.
: Full circle: If aten percent (or higher) funding match is available for the project
-... [ the project received a full circie.; ::~-una ng ~atcn: " I Blank. If a ten percent (or higher) funding match is not available for the project
i the project rece veda bank
Full circle. If the project benefits at east’ (1) half the geographic area of theI
: [ region, (2) two major quadrants of the region, (3) two Bay Area counbes, or (4) two
I major Bay Area watersheds, it received a full circle for regionalism :
: I Half circle. If the project benefits up to!(1)half:the geographic area of the region,I (2)two major quacirants of the region, (3) t~o Bay Area counties, or (4) two majorKeg onal sm ........I Bay Area watersheds, it received a half circle for regionalism.
Empty circle, f the project benefits one ful county or major watershed, it
received an empty full circle for regionalism.
.Blank fthe project benefits ess than one fu county or ess than one major
watershed, the project received no symbol for regionalism.
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Full circle. If project involves three or more partners and the partners include:
: ’both governmental and non-governmental organizations the project rece Veda full
:circle for partnerships.~’ ....
’’ Half circle If project invo ves three or more partners the project received a half
Partnerships circle for partnerships.:: .....;
Empty circle, f project nvolves two partneiS the project received an empty
circe for partnerships~
Blank. Ifonyoneentty s spons0rngthe project the project received no symbol
for partnerships. . , .. ~ i~
Full circle, f the project meets object veS of mu tiple FADs, t rece veda full
Meets Objectives of circle~ ’. . :,
Multiple FADs I Blank : f the project does not meet objectives of multiple FADs it received a
blank : ’
Full circle. If the project utilizes multiple water management strategies across
three or four Functional Areas (FAs), it received a full circle for integration.
Half circle. If the project utilizes multiple water management strategies across
two Functional Areas (FAs), it received a half circle for integration.Integration Empty circle. If the project utilizes multiple water management strategies within
one FA, it received an empty circle for integration.
Blank. If the project utilizes a single water management strategy within one FA, it
received a blank for integration.
Full circle. If the project fully addresses the Prop 50 program preference (i.e., the
Supply Reliability program preference coincides with the primary objective of the project) received a
full circle for that goal.
Half circle. If a project addresses multiple Prop 50 program preferences, the
Water Quality project received a full circle for the Prop 50 program preference corresponding to
its primary objective, and received half circles for the additional Prop 50 program
preference addressed as secondary objectives.
Empty circle. If a project addresses the Prop 50 program preference as an
Pollution/Habitat incidental benefit (e.g., the program preference is not a goal of the project, though
it may incidentally be addressed by the project, or the project allows another
project which addresses the program preference to proceed), then the project
received an empty circle for that program preference.
DAC Benefits Blank. If a project does not address the Prop 50 program preference at all, the
project received a blank for that Prop 50 program preference.
Reduce Confhct e t e.,! I , i:Full circle. If th~ project fully addresse~the Prop 50 statewide priodty (.!., h ::
TMDL statewide prior ty coincides with the pdmary object ve of the project) it received a,
~^~A~I fu ! circle for that g°al.
~
Half c rcle. f a project addresses mu t p e Prop 50 statew de pdor t es, it received
NPS Pollution a full circle for th~ ~’op 50 Statewide pri~)rity Corresponding to its pdma~ object ve,
Control I and it received half circles for the additionalProp 5~) siatewide priority a~ldr~ssed
Delta Water Quality as secondary objectives,i " :~:
-, ~I Empty circle, f a project ind rect y addresses a Prop 50 statewide priodty (e.g.,~asl~il-orces allo~,s another project to proceed ~vhich does address a regional goal), then the
L Environmental project received an empty circle for that statewide pdority ....
Justice Blank: f a project does not address any Prop 50 statewide pr odties at all the ::
project received a blank for that Prop 50 statewide priority: i
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G Implementation
November 2006
The Bay Area IRWMP will be implemented through continued coordination and contribution towards
regional goals through (1) implementation of agencies’ programs and projects implementation, (2)
implementation of the 116 high priority projects identified in this Plan to the extent that resources are
available; and (3) on-going review by the successor to the Bay Area Technical Coordinating Committee
(TCC).
The LOMU signatories are planning to adopt the Bay Area IRWMP by January 1, 2007. Following
adoption, the Bay Area IRWMP will be implemented through execution of priority projects identified in
this Plan by respective project proponents. Progress toward attaining the regional goals and objectives
will be reviewed periodically. As a living document, information in the IRWMP will be updated as
needed through an adaptive management framework. The steps for IRWMP implementation are
described in further detail below. The level of effort in each area will depend on the amount of funding
and resources available.
In developing this IRWMP, the Bay Area TCC (shown in Figure ES-1) demonstrated the ability to:
work together and reach consensus on key decision points, despite the large geographic scope of
the region, the diverse water resource management interests represented, and the short timeframe
for plan development;
foster coordination, collaboration and communication across a diverse array of water resources
management entities throughout the region;
provide a forum for involvement by resource agencies, environmental justice groups and other
interested parties though targeted outreact~ efforts and public workshops throughout development
of the Plan;
develop and prom0te a unifying vision that reflects the water resources needs for the Bay Area
region, and guide the development of goals and objectives, integrated water management
strategies, and priorities for the Bay Area region;
manage the entirety of the Plan development process including: contract compliance for the
planning grant; management and oversight of a consultant team; development of a web-portal
project collaboration tool; and the writing, editing, and production of the IRWMP.
Based on these accomplishments, the TCC will continue to serve as the decision making body until an
improved institutional structure is developed and agreed to. The approach to implementing the IRWMP
after the January 1, 2007 adoption includes the following:
1.Continue to follow the LOMU for coordination and collaboration on implementation issues for
the Bay Area IRWMP - with the routine inclusion of resource and regulatory agencies and non-
governmental organizations (NGO s) in deliberations - in addition to completion of future work.
2.Reconstitute the TCC as the San Francisco Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management
Plan Coordinating Committee (CC) as early as January 2007 after the IRWMP is adopted.
3. The CC will be comprised of two or three representatives appointed by each of the service
function technical coordinating committees shown in Figure ES- 1.
4. Non-public agency participants in the IRWMP will serve in an advisory role to the CC.
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5.CC members will actively solicit input from interested stakeholders and the public. Resource and
regulatory agencies, NGOs and other interested stakeholders will be invited to participate in
monthly meetings with the CC.
6. The CC will define the process of implementation where coordination and collaboration are
needed, including IRWMP performance tracking, monitoring and updating, and other mutually
agreeable implementation activities. The CC will not be responsible for carrying out individual
projects or programs in the IRWMP,
Each service function technical coordinating committee will update goals, objectives, and/or
information on projects within its functional area as described in the IRWMP, as needed and
¯ subject to available funding.
The CC will, in consultation with resource and regulatory agencies and NGOs, compile the
implementation priorities submitted by each functional area, develop and update overall regional
implementation criteria and prioritized project lists that will be most eligible and competitive for
federal and state grant funding.
The CC will, in consultation with resource and regulatory agencies and non-governmental
organizations, periodically review the ongoing institutional structure and discuss whether
improvements are needed and propose options for improvements to best serve IRWMP
implementation needs effectively and meet the needs of the participating organizations. The first
review will be conducted not later than March 31, 2007..
Potential near- and long-term institutional structure functions that will be undertaken by the existing
IRWMP TCC and the formal CC entity during implementation of this Plan are described in Table ES-6.
Table ES-6: Potential Institutional Structure Functions During IRWMP
Implementation a
3ay Area IRWMP []
3Cb ¯
-unctional Area TCC
=roject Proponents
Provide decision-making authority for further development and/or implementation of the Plan~
Foster partnerships and facilitate participation by a broad range of water resource management
stakeholders, including environmental justice groups, resource agencies, public agencies,
environmental groups, and the general public.
Provide a regional forum for cross-jurisdictional coordination.
Oversee continued outreach and data dissemination to stakeholders.
Oversee plan implementation and evaluate cumulative Plan contributions toward achievement of
regional goals.
Periodically review and propose adjustments to regional goals and priorities.
Propose alterations to project sequencing and Plan implementation based on performance data
collected.
Seek funding to support activities.
Periodically review effectiveness of on-going organization
Collect and compile project status and performance information on an annual basis
Assess functional area performance in meeting goals and objectives
Prepare annual reports on progress and submit to Bay Area TCC
Adjust functional area priorities as needed
Ensure implementation of projects and compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
Prepare quarterly reports on project performance and submit to Functional Area TCC.
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Formal Entityc
Project Proponents
a.
b.
C.
¯Address decision-making authority for further development and/or implementation of the Plan.
[]Foster partnerships and facilitate participation by a broad range of water resource management
stakeholders, including environmental justice groups, resource agencies, public agencies,
environmental groups, and the general public.
¯Provide a regional forum for cross-jurisdictional coordination.
¯Oversee continued outreach and data dissemination to stakeholders.
¯Oversee plan implementation and evaluate cumulative Plan contributions toward achievement of
regional goals.
¯Periodically review and propose adjustments to regional goals and priorities.
¯Propose alterations to project sequencing and Plan implementation based on performance data
collected.
¯Act on and/or adopt any proposed IRWMP changes or adjustments.
¯Act on and/or adopt proposed adjustments to project sequencing and Plan implementation based on
performance data collected.
¯ Manage preparation of the Bay Area Proposition 50 Chapter 8 implementation grant applications.
¯ Administer distribution of State funding to regional projects.
¯Ensure implementation of projects and compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
¯Prepare quarterly reports on project performance and submit to Functional Area TCC.
Functions assume adequate funding and resources are available.
In consultation with stakeholders including resource and regulatory agencies and NGOs.
Same as above.
To the extent allowable under State IRWM guidelines and criteria, a new project submitted after adoption
of the Plan will be considered by the appropriate functional area(s) to evaluate whether that project should
be forwarded to the IRWMP CC as a high priority project to consider when the next available funding
proposal is developed. The schedule and process for each functional area may vary.
Recognizing that goals, objectives, and regional priorities evolve over time, the TCC will review this
IRWMP periodically, depending on changing conditions and availability of funds to update information
presented in the Plan, and will make adjustments as necessary to respond to changes throughout the
region. This process of continual review and update, as illustrated in Figure ES-8, will optimize the
effectiveness oflRWMP implementation.
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D÷velop/Revtse Plan
Secure funds (grants, Io~al)|
Obtain permits |(~omplete environmental document,/
Figure ES-8: Bay Area IRWMP Implementation and Performance Assessment
H Impacts and Benefits
This IRWMP consists of a planning study and basic data compilation that would not result in the
disturbance of any environmental resource. These activities are exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15262 and § 15306. As such,
programmatic environmental analysis under CEQA is not required. Furthermore, implementation of
each short term priority project included in the IRWMP will be the responsibility of the project proponent
and any applicable project partners. If implementing a project, project proponents bear responsibility for
ensuring all regulatory requirements for the project are met.
Table ES-7 presents a screening level assessment of benefits and impacts that are typically associated
with the various water management strategies included in this IRWMP.
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Table ES-7: Typical Benefits and Impacts by Water Management Strategy
Ecosystem
Restoration
Env. and Habitat
Protection and
Improvement
Water Supply
Reliability
Flood Management
Groundwater
Management
Recreation and
Public Access
Storm Water
Capture and
Management
Water
Conservation
Water Quality
Protection and
Improvement
Water Recycling
-Protection and enhancement of physical and
biological processes
-Increased critical habitat
-Reduced flooding
-Improved Water Quality
-Restoration of hydrologic and geomorphic
function
-Addition of cover, nesting and forage areas
-Improved access to steelhead spawning and
rearing habitats and improved mobility.
-Improved Water Quality
-Reliable municipal and domestic water supplies
-Reliable industrial supplies
-Protection of watershed headlands
-Protection of public safety and property
-Habitat and groundwater recharge benefits
-Supply reliability
-Protection against overdraft
-Potential for new habitat areas
-Recreation opportunities
-Education opportunities
-Reduction of downstream flooding impacts
-Water supply, water quality, ecosystem
restoration, recreation and public health benefits
-Supply reliability without construction-related
impacts
-Reduced demands on imported water supplies
-Reduced pollutant loading
-Improved drinking water quality
-Improved well-being of terrestrial and aquatic
species
-Reduced public health hazard
-Improved water supply reliability
-Drought-proof.supply
-Preservation of potable supplies for drinking
water
-Reduced dependence on imported supplies
-Temporary construction impacts
-Changes in local species composition and
diversity
-Temporary construction impacts
-Changes in or loss of sensitive habitat areas
-Changes to the hydrologic makeup of site
-Effects on land use planning and land values
-Temporary construction impacts
-Changes to visual quality adjacent to above-
ground infrastructure
-Loss or disturbance of biological resources
-Potential growth-inducing effects
-Temporary construction impacts
-Changes in the frequency, duration and
magnitude of storm flows and flooding
-Water quality and hydrology impacts
-Temporary construction impacts
-Inundation of potential habitat areas
-Temporary construction impacts
-Potential impacts to water quality and natural
resources
-Temporary construction impacts
-Groundwater contamination
- Growth-inducing effects
-Temporary construction impacts
-Brine disposal impacts from treatment
processes
-Disturbance of sensitive species during
restoration
-Temporary construction impacts
-Water quality impacts from nutrient and salinity
loading and emerging contaminants
-Increased energy usage and costs from
treatment,
-Potential growth-inducing impacts
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Wetlands
Enhancement and
Creation
Conjunctive Use
-Improved nesting, foraging and breeding grounds
for waterfowl, fisheries and small mammals
-Preservation of rare and endangered species and
environmental habitat
Desalination -
Imported Water -
Land Use Planning -
NPS Pollution -
Control
Surface Storage -
Watershed -
Planning .
Water and -
Wastewater _
Treatment _
Water Transfers -
Interties -
Improved water supply reliability
Increased flexibility
Protection against overdraft and seawater
intrusion
Reduced dependence on imported supplies
during dry pedods
New potable water supply
High quality, drought proof supply
Reduced dependence on imported supplies.
Improved water supply reliability
Improved water quality
Reduced treatment costs and public health dsks
from disinfection byproducts
Improved coordination and collaboration
Protection of sensitive habitats
Improved health of water bodies and wildlife
dependant upon those water bodies
Improved coordination and collaboration
Improved water supply reliability
Hydro-electric benefits
Flood plain management benefits
Protection against global warming impacts
Recreation and education opportunities
Improved coordination and collaboration
Protection of sensitive habitats
Reduced pollutant loading
Improved fish passage
Protection of human health
Protection of the quality of receiving water bodies
Protection of the health of aquatic and riparian
species
Improved supply reliability
Improved water supply reliability
Operational flexibility
Beneficial use of surplus irrigation supplies
Improved water supply reliability dudng
emergencies (earthquakes, electrical outages,
sabotage).
-Temporary construction impacts
-Changes in species distribution
-Temporary construction impacts
-Increased energy usage and costs from
pumping
-Potential growth-inducing impacts
-Temporary construction impacts
-Water quality impacts from brine disposal
-Increased energy usage and costs from
treatment,
-Potential growth-inducing impacts
-Temporary construction impacts
-Potential impacts to natural stream flows and
habitat associated with construction of
conveyance facilities
- Temporary construction impacts
-Temporary construction impacts
-Reduction in developable land
-Temporary construction impacts
-Impacts to local habitat around the storage
structure
-Impacts to water quality from sedimentation and
temperature stratification
-Potential growth-inducing impacts
-Temporary construction impacts
-Temporary construction impacts
-Visual impacts from above-ground facilities
-Water quality impacts from process waste
streams
-Noise, vibration and air quality impacts from
operation of power generators
-Potential growth-inducing impacts
-Third Party Impacts
-Temporary construction impacts
-Impacts to land use and habitat in areas of
facility construction
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Infrastructure
Reliability
Regional
Cooperation
Education and
Outreach
Monitoring and
Modeling
Groundwater
Banking
-Improved water supply reliability
-Reduced worker and public safety risk
-Improved operation and efficiency
-Reduced risk of damage and/or outage during
catastrophic events
-Improved likelihood of realizing benefits of other
water management strategies
-Lessons learned and efficiencies from integrated
plannin~ process
-Increased volunteerism
-Increased stakeholder support
-Better understanding of watershed and water
quality conditions, hydrograph and flow patters,
water supply reliability and wildlife populations
and movement.
-Improved water supply reliability
-Operational flexibility
-Temporary construction impacts
-Impacts to land use and habitat in areas of
facility construction
None
None
None
- Potential growth-inducing impacts
I Technical Analysis and Plan Performance
The Bay Area IRWMP builds upon the data and technical analysis completed as part of other
planning efforts, and serves asa planning baseline to measure progress towards achieving the
goals and objectives outlined in this Plan..
Development of the Bay Area IRWMP is founded upon the analysis of data provided in the four
Functional Area Documents, which in turn were founded upon the analysis of data and information
provided in local planning documents, including but not limited to: General Plans, Urban Water
Management Plans, Water, Wastewater, and Recycled Water Master Plans, Flood Protection and
Stormwater Plans; and Watershed Management and Restoration Plans.
Based on the technical analysis completed during development of the Bay Area IRWMP, regional goals
and objectives have been established and 116 near-term priority projects have been identified. As part of
the Plan implementation process, additional analysis is needed to monitor progress towards achieving the
stated goals and objectives of this Plan. As such, performance metrics and monitoring strategies have
been identified for each of the priority projects, and functional area assessment and Plan-level assessment
responsibilities have been identified (see Table ES-8). This table identifies the types of activities that will
be undertaken as part oflRWMP implementation. The level of effort for each activity may vary
depending on its need and upon the amount of funding and resources available.
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Table ES-8: IRWMP Assessment Responsibilities"
Project Proponents
WS-WQ Functional Area
TCC
WW-RW Functional Area
TCC
FP-SM Functional Area
TCC
HP-WM&R Functional
Area TCC
IRWMP CC
.If funded, project proponents will be required to monitor and report on
project status and progress towards achieving stated goals
.If not funded, project proponents would be encouraged to monitor and
report on project progress
.Collect project performance information collected by proponents of WS-
WQ projects
¯Collect regional water use and population information
¯Assess functional area performance in meeting goals and objectives
¯Adjust functional area priorities as needed
,,Collect project performance information collected by proponents of WW-
RW projects
¯Collect information on recycled water use throughout the region
¯Assess functional area performance in meeting goals and objectives
¯Adjust functional area priorities as needed
¯Collect project performance information collected by proponents of FP-
SM projects
¯Collect information on number of acres within FEMA flood zone and
number of floods and reported damages throughout region
¯Assess functional area performance in meeting goals and objectives
¯Adjust functional area priorities as needed
¯Collect and compile project performance information collected by
proponents of HP-WM&R projects
¯Assess functional area performance in meeting goals and objectives
¯Adjust functional area priorities as needed
¯Collect information gathered by Functional Areas
¯Assess IRWMP performance in contributing to regional goals, objectives,
and IRWMP vision
[]Adjust IRWMP as needed
Tasks, frequency, and responsible parties a,ssume adequate funding and resources are available.
¯ Quarterly Basis
¯ Annual Basis
¯ Annual Basis
¯ Annual Basis
¯ Annual Basis
[]Periodically,
pending.
availability of
funding
It is important to note that this ass essment is not intended to supercede project as sessment and tracking
efforts being conducted at the individual agency level. Several LOMU signatories have already
established individual goals for various aspects of water resources management within their organization.
By collecting and assessing this information at a regional scale, the IRWMP seeks to determine the
contribution oflRWMP project implementation toward achievement of the overall goals of the IRWMP,
as well as the regional vision of working together to enhance sustainable water resources management to
support a high quality of life in the Bay Area.
It is envisioned that this IRWMP will establish a planning baseline for assessing the Bay Area’s regional
water resource management efforts, and that overall performance towards meeting the goals and
objectives outlined in this IRWMP will be evaluated against this baseline as future work is completed,
pending availability of funding and resources. Quantifiable information on project and plan performance,
to the extent it exists, will be used in the evaluation.
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J Data Management
Data generated through project implementation and data collected as part of region-wide
monitoring programs Will be compiled to support IRWMP assessment.
As part of Bay Area IRWMP implementation, data will be collected and compiled at three levels: the
project level, the functional area level, and the Plan level. At each of these levels, effective data
management and dissemination is critical to successful IRWMP.
Project Level Data Management. At the Project level, project proponents will be responsible
for collecting information on project implementation status, as well as evaluating project
performance with respect to the specific performance measures established for their project. This
information will be disseminated to the Functional Area TCC and other appropriate agencies on a
quarterly basis.
Functional Area Data Management. At the Functional Area level, information from the project
proponents will be compiled, along with information from other monitoring programs, to assess
progress toward achieving functional area objectives. This information will be disseminated to
the Bay area IRWMP CC on an annual basis to support the Plan assessment and periodic updates
to information in the Plan as needed.
Plan Level Data Management. The Bay Area IRWMP CC will collect the information gathered
by the Functional Area TCCs to assess IRWMP performance in contributing to regional goals,
objectives, and IRWMP vision. The IRWMP CC will compile and manage this information, and
will ultimately disseminate the data to the public.
The data collected will be maintained in a data library that will be publicly accessible from the IRWMP
web portal. While every effort will be made to ensure open, public access to data used in the Plan
performance assessment, confidentiality agreements may be required to obtain a portion of the data used
to support Plan assessment. In these cases, data availability will be managed in a manner consistent with
the terms of the individual confidentiality agreements.
The data collected during the implementation of the Bay Area IRWMP can also support several Statewide
data needs. For example, DWR may use information developed through the IRWMP information updates
to support updates to the California Water Plan, and the San Francisco Bay RWQCB may use the data as
part of the new data standardization and data provision requirements that are being considered for 401-
certification permits
Data collected as part oflRWMP project implementation will be required to be comparable with
applicable statewide data collection programs such as the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program
(SWAMP) and the Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment (GAMA) programs. Upon
completion of the IRWMP performance assessment, the project-specific data collected, along with its
associated quality assurance/quality control information, would be provided to the state in a format which
could be easily integrated into statewide data collection and tracking programs. As appropriate, the TCC
will also encourage project proponents to contribute data to the following statewide data programs:
California Environmental Resources Evaluation System (CERES), an information system
developed by the California Resources Agency to facilitate access to natural resource data
[]California Environmental Data Exchange Network (CEDEN), a website developed by the State
for coordinated data sharing
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K Financing
Successful implementation of this $2.1 Billion IRWMP requires ongoing financing to support
operations and maintenance of projects upon implementation: ~
By contributing to water supply reliability, improved water quality, restoration of ecosystems and other
water resources management objectives, implementation of the Bay Area IRWMP will benefit a wide
variety of stakeholders within the Bay Area and throughout California
The 116 near-term priority projects identified in this Plan have a total capital cost of approximately $2.1
Billion. Successful IRWMP implementation will require ongoing financing to support operations and
maintenance of projects upon implementation. In addition to local funds, project proponents have
identified several outside funding needs from State and Federal agencies to make these projects a reality.
L Statewide Priorities
The Proposition 50 Guidelines4 identify the following Statewide Priorities:
Reduce conflict between water rights users or resolve water rights disputes, including inter-
regional water rights issues
.Implementation of TMDLs that are established or under development
¯Implementation of RWQCB Watershed Management Initiatives, chapters and policies
¯Implementation of SWRCB’s Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Plan
¯Assist in meeting Delta Water Quality Objectives
¯Implementation of recommendations of the floodplain management task force, desalination task
force, recycling task force, or state species recovery plan
[] Address enviro ,nmentaljusticeconcerns
Assist in achieving one or more goals of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program
All of the Bay Area IRWMP near-term priorities address one or more of Statewide priorities - and all of
the Statewide Priorities are addressed by the Plan. The breadth and magnitude to which each project
meets each Statewide Priority varies based on the nature of the project.
4 State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and Department of Water Resources (DWR). 20~4. Integrated Regional Water Management
Grant Program Guidelines--Proposition 50. Chapter 8. November.
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O lO 20 ]0 48 SO 60 70 80 90 100
Reduce Conflict
BetweenWaterUser~
TMDLs
Watershed Management
Initiatives
SWRCB NPS
Pollution Plan
Delta Water Quality
Obj~tives
Task Force
Recommendations
£nvironmenlal Justice
CALFED Bay-DeltaProgram Goals
Figure ES-9: Number of Bay Area IRWMP near-term priority
projects addressing Statewide Priorities
M Relation to Local Planning
As shown in Figure ES-10, development of the Bay Area IRWMP is founded upon the four Functional
Area Documents, which in turn were founded upon several local planning documents and information
available throughout the region.
Figure ES-10: Relationship between IRWMP and Local Planning Documents
Local Planning documents used in the development of this plan include the following:
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General Plans
Specific Plans
Water Supply Assessments
Conditional Use Permits
Municipal Service Reviews
Urban Water Management Plans
Water, Wastewater, and Recycled Water Master Plans
Flood Protection and Stormwater Plans
Watershed Management and Restoration Plans
During development of this IRWMP, a series of targeted outreach meetings to local governments were
conducted to engage local land-use decision makers in the regional planning process. The outreach
series consisted of seven local government briefings, which were specifically geared toward municipal
planning and public works departments. At each meeting, a presentation was delivered which detailed the
IRWMP development process, provided background on Proposition 50, and described the planning grant
and implementation grant funding mechanisms. Meeting attendees received "fact sheets" summarizing
completed draft IRWMP sections, and encouraging them to get involved. The presentations were
followed by question and answer sessions during which attendees were encouraged to ask questions
pertaining to IRWMP development, project development and submission, and ways to become more
engaged and involved in the process.
N Stakeholder Involvement
Development of the Bay Area IRWMP involved a diverse group of water supply, water quality,
wastewater, stormwater, flood control, watershed, municipal, environmental, and regulatory groups
whose input played a key role in defining sustainable water resources management goals and objectives
and the selection of priority projects to help meet those goals and objectives.
The Bay Area IRWMP stakeholders--identified through local planning efforts, development of the FADs
and development of the Plan itself--include elected officials, regulatory agencies, water agencies,
wastewater agencies, flood control agencies, counties, cities, land use entities, environmental groups,
watershed groups, community-based groups and many more.
To ensure that the Bay Area IRWMP reflects the needs and priorities of the diverse array of water
management interests within the region, targeted stakeholder outreach activities were conducted
throughout the Plan’s development. These outreach activities sought to inform, educate, and engage
constituents, stakeholders, and interested parties throughout the nine-county Bay Area.
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Stakeholder Workshops
Four stakeholder workshops were held to solicit input on the Bay Area IRWMP process:
Workshop #1 was held on February 27, 2006
in San Francisco to discuss the proposed
approach to development of the Bay Area .
IRWMP, as well as to define the region and
regional planning objectives.
Workshop #2 was held on April 24, 2006 in
Millbrae to discuss the proposed water
management strategies considered in the Bay
Area IRWMP, and how various management
strategies are being integrated within proposed
projects and programs.
=Workshop #3 was held on June 26, 2006 in
Oakland, and was webcast to facilitate the
involvement of those who could not attend in
person. The third workshop included an Open
House presentation of proposed Bay Area IRWMP projects. A proposed prioritization process was
demonstrated through analysis of two projects after which meeting participants were invited to review
and recommend refinements to the prioritization process.
Workshop #4 was held October 23, 2006 in Oakland. The topic of this last workshop was a review
and discussion of the entire Public Draft Bay Area IRWMP, including the Plan implementation
approach.
An Open House at Workshop #3 allowed participants
to review IRWMP projects and assessment results.
Targeted Local Government Outreach
In addition to the four stakeholder workshops, a series of seven local government outreach briefings were
held. These local government briefings were intended to inform local governments about the Bay Area
IRWMP, ensure local needs are addressed in the Bay Area IRWMP, and provide an opportunity for local
governments to give feedback on the Bay Area IRWMP development..
Bay Area Water Forum Presentations
Additional updates regarding the progress of the Plan development were provided at the Bay Area Water
Forum meetings, which typically occurred every 4th Monday of the month.
Web Portal--www.BayArealRWMP.net
A comprehensive website established specifically for the Bay Area IRWMP provided another forum for
stakeholder identification and participation, as well as draft document review and internal
communications for the project team and TCC. Draft documents, public announcements, meeting
handouts, and other deliverables were posted to the web site for public review. The web site included an
e-mail address (info@bayareairwmp.net) to facilitate the public’s submission of comments, questions,
requests for information, etc.
Regional Planning Committee (RPC) Updates
Bay Area IRWMP information was presented at the April 5, 2006 and October 4, 2006 ABAG RPC
meetings. The RPC hears a broad suite of regional issues covering all planning areas, and makes
recommendations on programs and activities to be undertaken by the ABAG executive board.
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General Public Outreach
Various means were employed to extend the scope of outreach to stakeholders, including
a comprehensive project e-mail database was developed for notification of available documents,
workshops, and other announcements. A distribution list of a wide range of media outlets,
including print, radio, and television, was maintained as part of this database;
five non-technical fact sheets were developed to communicate about the IRWMP process and
approach. Fact sheets were posted to the IRWMP web site and distributed at public meetings;
TCC members made presentations and distributed informational materials via established
newsletters and web sites;
interested agencies and organizations were encouraged to sponsor forums to discuss the Bay Area
IRWMP, distribute information, provide input, and to help build support for the Plan.
Other Targeted Outreach ......
The State Coastal Conservancy also led targeted outreach to encourage participation by resource and
regulatory agencies, as well as watershed management interests and environmental and non-governmental
organizations to ensure meaningful participation.
During the Plan implementation phase, the IRWMP CC will continue to actively solicit input from
interested stakeholders and the public. Resource and regulatory agencies, NGOs and other interested
stakeholders will be invited to participate in monthly meetings with the CC.
0 Coordination
Several State and Federal agencies were involved in the development of this Plan, including:
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Bay Area
CALFED
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
Air Quality Management District
Dept ofFish and Game
Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection
Dept of Health Services
Farm Bureau
Resources Agency
State Lands Commission
State Parks
State Coastal Conservancy
[]Caltrans
[]Corps of Engineers
-California Dept of Water Resources
[]Metropolitan Transportation Commission
-National Park Service
,NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
-Regional Water Quality Control Board
¯State Water Resources Control Board
[]US Fish and Wildlife Service
"US EPA
State and Federal agencies are intimately involved with implementation of the region’s priority projects.
Many proposed IRWMP projects require permits from resource and regulatory agencies. Table ES-9
describes the discretionary actions that each resource and regulatory agency might have over various Bay
Area IRWMP priority projects. These discretionary actions will directly impact the region’s ability to
effectively manage local water resources during the Plan implementation phase.
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Table ES-9: Summary of Local, State and Federal Discretionary Actions
Coastal Commission Coastal Development Permits
SWRCB Petition for Water Rights Transfer
San Francisco Bay RWOCB General construction stormwater discharge permit
Permit under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act
Bay Conservation and San Francisco Bay permit
Development Commission (BCDC)Suisun Marsh development permit
California Department of Fish and Streambed Alteration Agreement under Fish and Game Code Section 1602
Game
California Department of Health Treatment plant operating permit
Services
Caltrans Encroachment Permit, if required
Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)Permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, if jurisdictional waters or wetlands
affected
Permit under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, if jurisdictional waters affected
United States Fish and Wildlife Approval of incidental take permit under Section 10 of the federal Endangered Species Act
Service (USFWS)(ESA), if potential for effect on listed wildlife species
Consultation under Section 7 of the federal ESA, if Corps permit required and potential for
effect on listed species
National Marine Fisheries Service Approval of incidental take permit under Section 10 (a)(1)(B) of the ESA, if potential for
(NMFS)effect on listed marine life species
State Historic Preservation Office Possible compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, if Corps
(SHPO)permit required and potential for effect on cultural resources
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