Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report
April 19, 2004, Update
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Initiatives |
Progress Report |
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1. |
Evaluate and Certify EIR on Water Augmentation Projects in Compliance with CEQA and NEPA |
At a special workshop on March 31, 2004, the Board
received presentations from consultants on the results of hydrogeologic tests
in the Sand City/coastal Fort Ord area that affect the feasibility and
production capacity for MPWMD's proposed local desalination project.
The tests indicate that a capacity range of 3,900 to 8,400 acre-feet per year
is practical, depending on the methods chosen for seawater intake and brine
discharge. Several options for near-term action on the Board
Review Draft EIR were presented. No formal action was taken, but
most Board members expressed their preference to delay circulating
a formal Draft EIR for a few months to give the District time to consult with
other agencies about opportunities associated with two proposed desalination
projects in the Moss Landing. In the meantime, District consultants
will complete the Phase 2 Feasibility Study by mid-April, based on final
review comments by District staff. |
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Revise the Water Permit Process |
Staff continues to work with PM Connect charting the processes of the Water Demand Division. Copies of the processes were provided to LSG, the consultant who is working on the policies and procedures manual. |
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Develop Seaside Basin Ground Water Management Plan |
At the March 15, 2004 meeting, the Board adopted a
resolution declaring its intent to prepare a Groundwater Management Plan
for the Seaside Basin, and a statement of public participation in development
of the Plan. Accordingly, staff provided notice of this action
to interested parties and will be publishing the public participation
statement in the near future. |
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Develop Storm Water Reuse Plan |
Pursuant to direction by the Board at the 1/16/2002
strategic planning session, storm water reuse has been incorporated into the
water supply augmentation initiative. |
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5. |
Increase
Innovative and Effective Conservation Practices |
The Water Demand Committee
received an update on this initiative on 4/8/03. Work on this initiative is
on hold pending completion of the Revise the Water Permit Processes strategic
initiative. |
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