North-of-the-Delta Offstream Storage Investigation Planning and Timeline “Planning is bringing the future into the present so you can do something about it now.” -Alan Lakein Begin Presentation

Introduction to the NODOS Presentations ~This is the first presentation in a series of four and will go over the planning work and timeline of the NODOS Project ~The interactive menu to the left can be used to move back and forth within the presentation as well as the buttons down below ~Internet Explorer Users - To exit at any time, click the Back Button on your browser ~All Other Users – To exit at any time, push escape on your keyboard ~This is the first presentation in a series of four and will go over the planning work and timeline of the NODOS Project ~The interactive menu to the left can be used to move back and forth within the presentation as well as the buttons down below ~Internet Explorer Users - To exit at any time, click the Back Button on your browser ~All Other Users – To exit at any time, push escape on your keyboard Introduction Introduction Schedule Publications Analytical Tools Analytical Tools Studies Navigation Menu NextBack

Schedule Reports and Planning Schedule Introduction Schedule Schedule Design & Construction Schedule ► ◄ Planning & Reports Schedule Design and Construction Schedule Navigation Menu NextBack Publications Analytical Tools Analytical Tools Studies Year 8 Year 7 Year 6 Year 4 Year 2 Year 3 Year 5 Year 1 Schedule Design Construction Maximum Estimation Minimum Estimation Design is estimated to be 2 to 3 years Construction is estimated to be 5 to 7 years Initiation of Federal Feasibility Study Notice of Intent/Notice of Preparation Initial Alternatives Information Report Public Scoping Scoping Report Plan Formulation Report Federal Feasibility Study Report and Environmental Documentation State Feasibility Report Draft Final

Publications Introduction Schedule ~NODOS Progress Report (July 2000) ~Memorandum of Understanding between local water agencies and CALFED agencies ~Notice of Preparation and Notice of Intent ~Scoping Report ~Notice of Initiation of Federal Feasibility Study ~NODOS Initial Alternatives Information Report (May 2006) ~Link to DWR-DPLA website to view the publications: ~NODOS Progress Report (July 2000) ~Memorandum of Understanding between local water agencies and CALFED agencies ~Notice of Preparation and Notice of Intent ~Scoping Report ~Notice of Initiation of Federal Feasibility Study ~NODOS Initial Alternatives Information Report (May 2006) ~Link to DWR-DPLA website to view the publications: Navigation Menu NextBack Publications Publications Analytical Tools Analytical Tools Studies

~Completed Studies –ESA Protocol Level Surveys –Wetland Delineations –Engineering Studies Glenn Colusa Irrigation District Canal Feasibility Tehama-Colusa Canal Feasibility Sacramento River Conveyance Funks Reservoir Enlargement Sites Reservoir Dams and Appurtenant Structures Road Relocations –Fish and Wildlife Surveys –Recreation Opportunities ~Completed Studies –ESA Protocol Level Surveys –Wetland Delineations –Engineering Studies Glenn Colusa Irrigation District Canal Feasibility Tehama-Colusa Canal Feasibility Sacramento River Conveyance Funks Reservoir Enlargement Sites Reservoir Dams and Appurtenant Structures Road Relocations –Fish and Wildlife Surveys –Recreation Opportunities Introduction Schedule ~Ongoing Studies –Sacramento River Flow Regime –Cultural and Historic Resources –CALSIM II Operations Modeling Studies of NODOS Scenarios –Indian Trust Assets –Socioeconomics –Environmental Justice –Public Health and Environmental Hazards –Water Quality –Power Production and Energy –Groundwater and Surface Water Resources ~Ongoing Studies –Sacramento River Flow Regime –Cultural and Historic Resources –CALSIM II Operations Modeling Studies of NODOS Scenarios –Indian Trust Assets –Socioeconomics –Environmental Justice –Public Health and Environmental Hazards –Water Quality –Power Production and Energy –Groundwater and Surface Water Resources Ongoing Studies ► ◄ Completed Studies Navigation Menu NextBack Publications Analytical Tools Analytical Tools Studies Studies

Analytical Tools Analytical tools developed by Common Assumptions as part of the Common Model Package Existing Tools in Use ~Water Resource System (CALSIM II) ~Economics (LCPSIM, CVPM) ~Delta Flow and Salinity (DSM2) ~Sacramento River (Keswick to Red Bluff) –Temperature ( SRWQM) –Salmon Production (SALMOD) ~Power Generation and Use –CVP (LTGen) –SWP (SWP Power) Analytical tools developed by Common Assumptions as part of the Common Model Package Existing Tools in Use ~Water Resource System (CALSIM II) ~Economics (LCPSIM, CVPM) ~Delta Flow and Salinity (DSM2) ~Sacramento River (Keswick to Red Bluff) –Temperature ( SRWQM) –Salmon Production (SALMOD) ~Power Generation and Use –CVP (LTGen) –SWP (SWP Power) Introduction Schedule Navigation Menu BackNext Publications Analytical Tools Analytical Tools Studies

Analytical Tools Other physical process and biotic analytical tools are being developed by DWR, Reclamation, and others that may be useful for the NODOS investigation in evaluating the effects of NODOS alternatives, these tools include: Introduction Schedule Navigation Menu Back Publications Analytical Tools Analytical Tools Studies ~Sediment transport ~River meander migration/Habitat species ~Riparian habitat establishment ~Linkages between Sacramento River flows and ecological targets End

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