1. 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

2. Participating Agencies

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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Service Areas

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Questions???
Plenary Session to provide updates scheduled for June 29, 2010 – Save the Date letters went out in late February
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