District Water Management and
Conservation Plan Workshop
Presented By
Terry Buchholz
October 19, 2007
Agenda
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Overview – Debbie Colbert (WRD) & Anita Winkler (OWRC)
Logistics/Introductions
Overview of Plan Requirements
Initiating the Plan Process
Guidance for Preparation of the Plan
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Water Supplier Description
Water Conservation
Water Curtailment
Water Supply
• Additional Requirements
• OWRD Review Process
• Wrap-up
Introduction
• What is a WMCP plan for?
– Long-term water management and conservation tool
• Who needs to complete one?
– Districts which need to transfer water rights
– Districts which contract for water from federal water
projects
• Why?
– A powerful planning tool
– Numerous benefits to districts
Benefits of Preparing a WMCP?
• Increases flexibility
• Prepares district to meet future
challenges
• Provides a basis for capital improvement
projects and grant applications
• Establishes a concise set of information
for future managers
Overview of the Plan Requirements
• Water Supplier Description
• Water Conservation Element
• Water Curtailment Plan
• Water Supply Element
Overview of the Plan Requirements
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Demand
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Future
Needs
Conservation
Tools
Water Budget
This water budget, along
with projected future
demands on the system,
helps to clarify how much
water is required to meet
current and future needs.
Initiating the Plan Process
Clearly, they didn’t follow
these easy steps….
• Establish Objectives
• Early Discussion with
OWRD Staff
• Establish a Planning
Team
• Assemble Information
• Get Public or Other
Agencies Involved
• Find Funding
Plan Objective Examples
• Conserve water through improving management
of one or more of the supplier’s water sources
• Control costs of operations, maintenance and
capital investments, while meeting desired levels
of service
• Maintain reliability of water supply at some predetermined level defined by the supplier
• Increase long-term water supply security and
flexibility
Plan Objective Examples
• Continue to work in support of fisheries and other
natural resources
• Maintain customer satisfaction
• Meet State requirements for the WMCP
• Meet Federal requirements for the WMCP
Early Discussion with WRD Staff
• Establish framework for the plan
• Identify any key issues
• Discuss the methods that will be used to
develop required information
• Draw on WRD staff expertise
• Understand specific criteria that WRD will
apply in evaluating the plan
Assemble Planning Team
• Using district staff
• Working together with
other districts or
agencies
• Hiring a consultant –
pieces or all
Involving the Public or other
Agencies
• Why should a district involve the public or other
agencies?
– Early buy-in for conservation planning
– Involve key partners (other districts, counties, etc…)
– Speed up the WRD review process
• Easy ways to do this
– Bill message inserts, district newsletters and
websites
– Public advisory committee
– Public meetings and presentations
– Local newspaper article updates
Funding Plan Preparation
• No funding specifically for WMCPs
• District staffing & funding
• Federal or State Funding Programs
– BOR: 2025 Challenge Grants (50/50 cost
share)
– NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants
– Columbia Basin Water Transactions
Program
– Oregon Renewable Energy Feasibility Fund
Guidance for Preparing the Plan
Starting with the Checklist:
Taking it one step at a time.
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Required
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Evaluate
Optional
Preparing the Water Supplier Description
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Introduction / general background
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Summary of existing water rights
Most items in
this section
Description of sources of water
are required
Schematic or map of water delivery system
Current water use
Major water classifications and uses
Types of on-farm irrigation systems
Crops typically grown (estimated average and peak water use)
Operations and maintenance program
Description
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Potential Sources for Information
• Previous Reports:
– District facilities plans
– O&M manuals
– City of County growth and development
– Capital Improvements Plans
– Fisheries Management Plan
Description
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Potential Sources for Information
• Data Collection:
– Water rights
– Sources of water
– Current water usage
– Water use classifications
– Types of irrigation systems
– Crops commonly grown
– Billing records
Description
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Potential Sources for Information
• Intergovernmental or exchange
agreements/contracts
• Maps/Illustrations showing:
– Systems drawings
– Boundaries
– Storage and distribution facilities
– Points of diversion
– Major operation spills
Description
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Introduction and General Background
• History of the District
• Location, Climate, Maps, Soils, Etc.
A Historical Summary of Surface Water
Supply Index (SWSI) for the principal river
basins of Oregon can be downloaded at:
www.or.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/watersupply/
SWSI_Summary.cvs
Description
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Summary of Existing Water Rights
Water Rights
Certificate and
Permits
Location of Water
Right Acreage
Certificate 1235 (held
by district) – a
secondary right related
to Cedar Creek
Reservoir
Downstream from
Cedar Creek
Reservoir
T1S R1W portions of
section 2,3,4,5, & 6
Acreage (or Acre
Feet of Storage)
1000 acres
This table will include
permitted, certificated,
decreed, statutory, and limited
license water rights
Description
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Conditions of Water
Rights
Standard conditions for
irrigation and must have
BOR contract
Seasons of
Use
May - October
Access WRD’s Water Rights Information
System at www.wrd.state.or.us, or your local
Watermaster through
www.wrd.state.or.us/OWARD/offices.shtml
for assistance in describing existing water rights
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Sources of Water
• Sources of water may include:
– Storage and regulation facilities,
– Transfers, rotation, exchange, or intergovernmental agreements
• Description should include:
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Type
Source of water (stream or aquifer)
Location of point of diversion (township, range and quarter-quarter section)
Diversion (structure or equipment)
Wells (depth, diameter and pump capacity)
Reservoirs (dam height, crest and normal operating pool)
Agreements (type, entity, terms and conditions, quantity, sale, and period)
Description
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Schematic of the Water Delivery System
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District boundaries
Storage facilities
Distribution systems
Direction of flow
Drainage systems
Diversion points
Measuring devices
Major spills and return flows
Special water recovery/reuse
infrastructure such as ASR
• Interconnection and other
supply systems
• Other features as applicable
Description
Conservation
Sources:
USGS Maps can cost less than $125
ARC-GIS programs can be used
OSU has a wide array of information on
mapping at www.geo.orgeonstate.edu/ucgis
Tips:
The schematic does not have to be a map
but could be a flow chart or schematic.
It does not need to be professionally done
but could be done by hand or in a GIS/GPS
mapping program
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Sample Schematic
Description
Conservation
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Sample Schematics
Description
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Current Water Use
Year
Diversion
Permit #
Time of Use
Annual diversion
(AF/Year)
Peak Diversion
(AF/Year)
Peak Diversion
(cfs)
1998
Alpha Creek
Beta River
Theta Reservoir
S-001
S-002
S-003
Seasonal
Seasonal
Full Year
3800
21244
80329
650
8404
12069
10.6
136.9
196.6
1999
Alpha Creek
Beta River
Theta Reservoir
S-001
S-002
S-003
Seasonal
Seasonal
Full Year
3825
21055
73456
641
7844
11056
10.4
127.8
180.1
• Tables may include: peak and annual diversions,
and when available, return flows and water reuse
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Estimating Return Flows
• Can include:
System Type
– Surface runoff
(measure)
– Seepage into drains or
streams (measure)
– Deep percolation
(estimate)
Percolation
(%)
Hand move, side move, side roll
18
Solid set (low wind design)
30
Solid set (high wind design)
18
Center pivot, Linear move
10
Traveling big gun (low wind
design)
35
Traveling big gun (high wind
design)
18
Surface irrigation
10-80
Drip/trickle
Description
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Major Water Classifications and Uses
• Summary:
– Major classifications
including water rights and
acreage
– # of accounts for each
classification
– Beneficial use
Description
Conservation
• Classification Groups:
– Irrigation
– Frost protection
– Livestock
– Fire protection
– Industrial users
– Municipal deliveries
– Commercial
– Instream
– Power generation
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Major Water Classifications and Uses
Classification
Description
% of
Total
Acreage
Irrigation
Cropping
2700
55
Livestock
Cattle/Sheep
1310
27
Irrigation/Frost Protection
Orchard
420
9
Industrial
Processing Plants
180
4
Unknown
Unknown
302
5
4912
100
Totals
** Information obtained using surveys in 2004 & 2006
Description
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Types of On-Farm Irrigation Systems
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Pivots and linear systems
Wheel lines and hand lines
Solid set
Drip/trickle/microspray
Flood/furrow
Example: A survey mailed to members of an irrigation district
could be used to determine the amount of land irrigated by
each of the different irrigation system types used in the
district. The survey results are shown below.
System Type
Center Pivot
1489
Fixed Interval
Sprinkler
13709
Surface
Ways to obtain this information is through a
mailed survey or to use estimations based
on visual inspections and discussions with
representative water users
Description
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Acres
Totals
Curtailment
4664
19862
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Sample Crop Water
Requirements
Extension Bulletin 8530 can be used to estimate net
irrigation requirements for your region by crop type
Description
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Crops Typically Grown
(estimated average and peak water use)
Example #1: A mailed survey of client farms, determined the
following mix of crops: Corn (1800 acres); Mint (2700 acres);
Grapes (1400 acres); Other (200 acres). Using the survey results
and information from Bulletin 8530, the district was able to estimate
peak water consumption for each crop. The acreage listed as ‘other’
accounts for land on which cropping is not known and small
acreages of miscellaneous minor fields/crops.
Crop
Acres
Corn
1800
0.94
2.95
5.20
7.52
6.06
3.50
0.24
26.41
Mint
2700
0.12
2.95
4.92
4.82
0.00
0.00
0.00
12.81
Grapes
1400
0.08
0.98
2.60
4.13
3.31
1.73
0.12
12.95
Other
200
0.63
2.28
3.94
5.55
4.49
2.56
0.24
19.60
Total
6100
Description
Apr
May
Conservation
Jun
Jul
Aug
Curtailment
Sep
Oct
Totals
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Operations and Maintenance Issues
(Brainstorming)
• What are some of the exceptional or
reoccurring maintenance issues districts
are faced with?
• What are some maintenance or repair
items that effect operations?
• Are there ways to overcome these issues?
Description
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Operations and Maintenance Program
• Operations
– Organization, personnel w/ duties, annual
procedures, equipment, and recurring
operational problems
• Repair and maintenance
– Major repairs, resources assigned to fix the
problem, and schedule
Description
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Preparing the Water Conservation Element
Part
1
Progress Report, Measurement Program,
Current Conservation Measures, and Goals
Part
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Evaluation of Opportunities for Improving
Water Use Efficiency
Part
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Evaluation of Conservation Measures Not
Currently Implemented
Part
4
Description and Estimated Schedule for
Implementation of Conservation Measures
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Preparing the Water Conservation Element
 Progress report on conservation
measures from the previous WMCP
 Description of the districts
measurement program
 Description of currently implemented
conservation measures
 Short and long-term goals to improve
water management
Description
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Curtailment
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All Items in
this section
are required
Part
1
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Potential Sources for Information
• Book and other
publications
• Conference events
(OWRC and OSU
Extension Services)
• Water Conservation
Plans developed by
districts throughout
Oregon and other
Western states
• Water Conservation
plan Guidelines (EPA)
Description
Conservation
• Achieving Efficient Water
Management: a Guidebook
for Preparing Agricultural
Water Conservation Plans
(BOR)
• Irrigation Management
Practices: Checklist for
Oregon (OSU)
• AWWA Waterwiser Website
www.waterwiser.org
• Regional Water Providers
Consortium
www.conserveh2o.org
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Progress Report on Conservation
Measures from the Previous WMCP
• If this is the first time that
the district has submitted a
WMCP then a progress
report is not required.
• Updates on previous plans must include:
– Progress made toward conservation actions
described in earlier plans
– Short or long-term goals that did not previously have schedules
should be addressed
– Changes in circumstances since the last plan that lead to schedule
delays should also be addressed
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Description of the Districts
Measurement Program
• Description of the types of
diversion measurements used
• Accounting of methods used at
all diversion points
• Seasonal measurement
schedule
• Photographs and descriptions
of typical measurement
devices
Description
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Benefits of Better Water Measurement
(Brainstorming)
What are the benefits to a district for
accurate water measurement and
recording keeping?
Description
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Description of Currently Implemented
Conservation Measures
• Summary of previous and ongoing
conservation activities undertaken
• Examples include:
– District maintenance program
– Educational materials provided to the district
irrigators
– Any activities that are perceived to enhance the
delivery and efficiency of water use
Description
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Short and Long-term Goals to Improve
Water Management
• Examples include:
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Description
Reducing identified losses through piping or lining
Promoting energy audits
Adopting rate structures
Public education programs
Technical assistance such as irrigation scheduling
Retrofits of inefficient water-using devices
Water reuse
Other possible actions that would improve water
use efficiency
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Evaluation of the Opportunities for Improving
Water Use Efficiency
 Description of losses of water
 Assessment of whether water
deliveries are insufficient to meet
crop needs
 Assessment of whether water
deliveries are insufficient to meet
other needs
Description
Conservation
Curtailment
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Most items in
this section
should be
evaluated
Part
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Description of Losses of Water
• Determine losses from operational spills
• Estimate canal losses
– Ponding method
– Inflow-outflow method
• Estimate transmission losses
• Compute district average losses
• Improve the accuracy of estimates of
distribution system losses
Description
Conservation
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Determine Losses from Operational Spills
• Initial Fill – volume of water
needed at the start of
delivery operations
• Flushing Flow – volume of
water used to flush debris
from canals at the start of
the irrigation season
• Imperfect scheduling of
deliveries
Description
Conservation
Conservation Measure Ideas:
• Spills can be captured in regulation
reservoirs and directed back into the
distribution system or stream
• Operational Spills can be measured and
quantified.
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Estimating Canal Losses
Step #1: Estimate the rate of water loss in cfs from
representative sections of the canal system (e.g.
pipelines, canals of various configurations, or
combination of canals and control structures).
Step #2: Multiply the loss rate by the distances
traveled through the canal system to determine total
canal loss rates in cfs and district total daily loss rates
in acre-feet per day.
Step #3: Multiply the daily loss rate by the number of
days the canals are in use.
Description
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Determining Rate of Water Loss
• Experimental Methods
– Ponding Method
– Inflow-Outflow Method
• Estimation Method
– Percent of water diverted (adjustments based
on soil types, subsoil structure, and
proportion of time canal is in operation)
Description
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Estimating Average District Losses
• Useful in evaluating opportunities for
improving distribution efficiency
• Calculate average water loss in each
sector of the main canal(s) and secondary
canals
Description
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Calculating Gross Water Requirements
(Exercise)
Description
Conservation
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Assessment of Whether Water Deliveries
are Insufficient to Meet Crop Needs
• In text or table format evaluate the
extent the water supply system falls
short of meeting crop water demands
• Does not need to be exhaustive
Description
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Assessment of Whether Water Deliveries
are Insufficient to Meet Other Needs
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Municipal water
Delivery to industrial users
Fire Protection
Maintenance of in-stream flows
Pass through conveyance of water to other districts
Conveyance of flood runoff
Conjunctive use for power production
Minimum required stream flows (mandated by Dam
Operations Plan)
Description
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Evaluate Each of the Conservation Measures
Not Currently Implemented
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Promotion of energy audits
Conversion to metered, pressurized deliveries
Piping or lining earthen canals
Modifying distribution facilities and district
policies
On-Farm irrigation scheduling assistance
Construction of re-regulating reservoirs
Adoption of rate structures
Any other conservation measures
Description
Conservation
Curtailment
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All items in
this section
should be
evaluated
Part
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Energy Audits
The district can contact local energy utilities to inquire about
availability of energy audits by utility personnel, or training of
district personnel to perform distribution system energy
audits, such as evaluating existing pump stations. In addition
to district level energy audit, there are resources available to
district patrons through local utilities. For further information,
visit the following websites:
– Oregon Dept. of Energy: http://oregon.gov/energy/incentives.shtml
– Energy Trust of Oregon: www.energytrust.org
– Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance: www.nwalliance.org
Description
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Energy Audits - Example
An Oregon State University study of actual
efficiencies in 529 tests of pumps on working
farms in Oregon found:
•Efficiencies ranged from 14% to 79%
•77% of the pumping plants were
operating at less than 67% (the lower
limit of nominal efficiencies)
•24% of the pimping plants were
operating at less than 50% efficiency
Description
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Conversion to Metered, Pressurized
Deliveries
• Number of small parcels within district boundaries
• Potential for future division of larger parcels
• Type of beneficial use expected on these parcels
• Cost price estimates for construction of pump and
meter systems to deliver pressurized water to small
parcels.
• Different fee structure (?)
Description
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Piping or Lining Earthen Canals
• Obtain cost estimates
for piping or lining
earthen canals
• Prepare economic
analysis that accounts
for the value of the
water saved.
Description
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Modifying Distribution Facilities and
District Policies
• Operation strategies to increase water
delivery capability to specific areas
• Structural modifications to improve delivery
efficiency
• Short-term goal to identify opportunities to
improve delivery flexibility
• Long-term goal to secure funding for
infrastructure improvements
Description
Conservation
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On-Farm Irrigation Scheduling
Assistance
Real Life Examples and Resources
Description
Conservation
Curtailment
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Construction of Re-Regulating
Reservoirs
Where operational spills are significant,
construction and operational costs for reregulating reservoirs should be evaluated.
Description
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Rate Structures
While OAR 690-086-0250 (6g) requires a
district to evaluate the adoption of rate
structures that encourage conservation,
there may be statutory or contractual
provisions that prescribe the district rate
structure.
Description
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Description and Estimated
Implementation Schedule of Conservation
Measures
 Schedule for implementation of
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proposed conservation measures
 Public Education Program
 Any other conservation measures
identified as feasible and appropriate
 A program to monitor and evaluate
implemented conservation measures
Description
Conservation
Curtailment
All Items in
this section
are required
Part
4
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Public Education Program Examples
• Brochures providing tips for water savings
• Displays at county fairs, community events, libraries,
schools, etc.
• Partnerships with the private sector such as lawn and
garden centers
• Speakers bureaus
• Newsletters or press releases
• Rain gauges, rain barrels, bumper stickers, etc.
• Billboards, buses, radio, or television
• Internet websites or email
Description
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Evaluating and Monitoring Potential
Conservation Measures
• Cost in comparison to other measures
and the overall operations budget
• Effectiveness/Efficiency of the
conservation measure
• Effectiveness in meeting district needs
• Impact on revenue
• Resources and operational capacity
• Amount of water savings
• How the water conservation actively
relates to district customers
• Community acceptance
Description
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Preparing a Water Curtailment Plan
 Description of past supply deficiencies
and current capacity limitations
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All Items in
this section
are required
 Description of the situation(s) that
trigger implementation of water
curtailment elements
 Description of the procedure used to
allocate water during shortages
Description
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Sources of Information
• The National Drought
Mitigation Center (University
of Nebraska)
• The USDA/NRCS National
Water Management Center
• AWWA Manual M-50 Water
Resources Planning (2001)
• AWWA Drought Management
Handbook (2002)
Description
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WRD Tools for dealing with a Drought:
•Emergency change in point of
diversion (OAR 385-3145)
•Emergency water use permits
•Temporary transfers of water rights
•Use of existing right option/agreement
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Sources of Information
Drought Watch
www.oregon.gov/OWRD/WR/Drought.shtml
NRCS Drought Management
www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_as
sessment/season_drought.gif
BOR Reservoir Levels
www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/select.html
Description
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Past Supply Deficiencies and Current
Capacity Limitations
• Historical discussion of actions taken in the past
during times of environmental or man-made
shortages
• Assessment of the ability to maintain delivery
during drought or other source shortages
Description
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Situation(s) that Trigger Implementation
of Water Curtailment Elements
• Describe water supply situations that cause
curtailment plan to be implemented.
• Triggers could be linked to:
– Basin weather data
– Flow disruption
– Water contamination
– Pre-season assessment of supply
Description
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Procedures Used to Allocate Water
During Shortages
• Plan element should include:
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Decision maker(s) to enact plan
List of officials to contact
Communication plan (who is notified and when)
Which diversions are restricted and when
Operational changes to be instituted
Allocation authority or agreement(s)
Enforcement process
Conservation
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Procedures Used to Allocate Water
During Shortages
• Possible Water Allocation Methods include:
– Uniform reduction
– Priority date
– Voluntary cut-backs
– Buy back of water
– Retiring of land
Description
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Curtailment Triggers
(Example)
A District monitors the NRCS and Hydromet web sites for
current climate information and snowpack data.
– When the indices of precipitation and snow depth
are more than 20% below average, water users are
notified of potential drought during the irrigation
season.
– If the indices are 30% below average and the depth
of Theta Reservoir is 30% below average by April 1,
allocation of water will be reduced uniformly to all
water users.
– Delivery reductions will also be instituted if the
Governor declares a basin-wide drought emergency.
Description
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You Are Almost Done!
The last steps are the
water supply elements
and a few additional
requirements and you are
ready to submit your plan
for review!
Full steam ahead…
Description
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Preparing the Water Supply Element
Part
1
Estimate long-range demand, compare
projected needs and sources
Part
2
Evaluation of additional long-range
water need factors
Description
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Preparing the Water Supply Elements
 Estimate of long-range water demand
projections for 20 years
 Comparison of the projected water
needs and current supply sources
 List of potential sources of water to
supply the long-range needs
 Comparison of potential sources of
additional water
Description
Conservation
Curtailment

All Items in
this section
are required
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Sources of Information
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District billing records
Prior WMCP
Oregon Department of Agriculture studies
City of County land use plans
Local or regional population forecasts or demographic data
Interviews with local or county planning staff
Local weather information regarding temperature and
rainfall
• Water rights information from WRD or your local
Watermaster
Description
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Estimate of Long-Range Water Demand
Projections (20 Years)
• Factors to consider:
– Lining or piping projects
– District boundary
changes
– Agricultural and
industry trends
– Urbanization trends
– Climate changes
Description
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Comparison of the Projected Water
Needs and Available Sources
• Consider adequacy and reliability of water
sources to meet the projected demand
– Physical restrictions of source (interties,
seasonal low flows)
– Existing or future restrictions (ESA, instream
flow requirements, groundwater limits)
Description
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List and Comparison of Potential Sources of
Water to Supply the Long-range Needs
• Consider sources such as:
– Conserved water
– New sources
– Water reuse
• Perform cost/benefit analysis of options
identified
Description
Conservation
Curtailment
Supply
Evaluation of the Effects of the Following
Factors on Long-Range Water Needs
 Regional options for meeting future
water needs
 Urbanized and other land use
trends
 Local government related plans or
ordinances
Description
Conservation
Curtailment

All items in
this section
should be
evaluated
Part
2
Supply
Evaluation of the Effects of the Following
Factors on Long-Range Water Needs
• Regional Options for Meeting Future Water
Needs
– Look at options from a regional perspective
• Urbanized and Other Land Use Trends
– Look at long-term water demands base on potential
land use changes
• Local Government Related Plans or Ordinances
– Review and summarize long-term planning
indicatives, comprehensive plans, water supply plans
Description
Conservation
Curtailment
Supply
Effects of Urbanization
(Exercise)
Description
Conservation
Curtailment
Supply
Additional Information
 List of affected local agencies (to
involve in the review process)
 Date of WMCP update submittal
(must be within 10 years)

All Items in
this section
are required
The Typical WRD Process
Applicant
Applicant provides
Draft Plan
Prepared by
applicant
Submits
Plan
30-day notice
to affected local
governments
to WRD
Initial Plan
Review
WRD Provides
By WRD
on Initial Plan
WRD provides
Final
Review
Public notice
on website
By WRD
Request Review
Additional Time
by WRD Director
appointed board
Negotiate with WRD
for more time
WRD
Proposed
Final Order
Plan does
not pass
review
Plan does not meet WRD criteria for approval
Applicant and
commenting
parties have
30 days
to appeal
Denied
Plan not
approved
File Appeal
with Commission
Appeal Denied
Comment
Contested Case
Notification
to applicant and
any
commenter’s
by WRD
Final Order
Plan approved by
WRD
Applicant
Submits
Final Plan
Early public involvement
saves you time and
money in the review
Questions/Comments