July 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. 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. At its June 21, 2004
meeting, the Board received an update on meetings
held with potential Moss Landing desalination purveyors. The Board addressed
funding for water supply efforts as part of the FY 2004-2005 budget, but did
not provide formal direction on the EIR. A special workshop
on desalination options is scheduled for July 29, 2004. |
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Revise the Water Permit Process |
During June-July 2004, PM Connect, Land Systems Group (LSG)and staff continued to refine the process charts. LSG is using the process charts to prepare the procedures and PM Connect is using the process charts to prepare a programming Request for Qualifications.
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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. On March 25, 2004, staff sent the resolution and
related materials to prospective members of the Seaside Basin Advisory
Committee. This group includes
pumpers, jurisdictions, agencies and utilities that overly the basin and
interested parties. On April 15,
2004, staff published a Notice of Public Participation in the Monterey
County Herald inviting public participation in development of the plan. Currently staff is reviewing technical
data on updated groundwater conditions in the basin. On July 1, 2004, staff distributed an
update on development of the plan to the Advisory Committee. The update indicated that the Advisory
Committee would meet in either late August or early September to review the
components of the plan and discuss basin management objectives. |
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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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