North Bay Watershed Association 2010 Conference April 9, 2010 North Bay Water Reuse Authority Advantages to a Regional Approach to Recycling Chuck Weir Program Manager North Bay Water Reuse Authority North Bay Watershed Association 2010 Conference April 9, 2010

Participating Agencies

Issues Facing the Agencies Water Supply Reliability Groundwater Overdraft Protect Stream Habitat Legal and Institutional Support Water Recycling Planning and Environmental Studies Financial Implications

Solutions Discussions Began in 2003 Multi-Agency Approach Pool Resources Conduct Regional Studies Seek Federal and State Funding SCWA Acted as Lead Agency Hired Consultants Numerous Meetings

MOU Approved 2005 The purpose of NBWRA is to provide recycled water for agricultural, urban, and environmental uses thereby reducing reliance on local and imported surface water and groundwater supplies and reducing the amount of treated effluent released to San Pablo Bay and its tributaries.

NBWRA Objectives Offset urban and agricultural demands on potable water supplies Enhance local and regional ecosystems Improve local and regional water supply reliability Maintain and protect public health and safety Promote sustainable practices Give top priority to local needs for recycled water Implement recycled water facilities in an economically viable manner

Successes to Date Authorization for $25 M From USBR Title 16 Potential for $7 M to Come From ARRA Completed and Certified EIR/EIS Project Level for Phase 1, Alternative 1 Program Level for Additional Projects Nearing Completion of Biological Opinion and Issuance of Record of Decision

Project Overview Total 100.196 3757 -7217 Agency Project Phase 1 Cost, $M Delivery, Ac-Ft/Yr LGVSD Hamilton Field 10.285 204 Novato SD NMWD North NMWD South 6.961 13.142 542 total SCVSD Phase 1 Salt Ponds 11.006 20.925 874 3460 max Napa SD MST & Hospital 37.838 2137 Total 100.196 3757 -7217

Service Areas

Next Steps Federal Appropriation State Funding Local Funding State Revolving Fund IRWMP, Prop 50, 2010 Water Bond Local Funding Agreement with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Design and Construction

Special Thanks Coordination Committee and Chair Bill Long Consultant Team Bryant & Associates / Ferguson Group: Federal Lobbying CDM: Engineering ESA: Environmental Rauch Communications: public outreach KP Public Affairs: State Lobbying Oakley Water: Program Management

Conclusion A Regional Approach – seven agencies spanning three counties can be extremely effective at resolving issues in a collective manner; takes lots of staff/consultant time and effort Need to cooperatively work together to establish a clear purpose, goals, and objectives Provides a model for a regional approach

Questions??? Plenary Session to provide updates scheduled for June 29, 2010 – Save the Date letters went out in late February Visit www.nbwra.org for additional information cweir@oakleywater.com