Strategic Plan Review

EAA SCIENCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

ASR Adaptive Management Overview

Model runs and studies are currently being conducted to determine how the existing ASR Leasing program within the EAHCP can be modified for improved implementation and cost efficiency. We plan on presenting the revised program through the adaptive management process in late 2017 and early 2018. Once approved, we will announce the new “product” and begin a robust marketing and outreach effort to permit holders throughout the region to introduce the revised program ( slide 13 ).

Strategic Adaptive Management

The goal of this process is to rollover the ITP in 2027/2028 to acquire a new permit that continues to provide certainty of species protection and water supply for the region. Groundwater that is currently in the SAWS ASR program will remain there and will carry over to satisfy EAHCP requirements. A forbearance agreement for SAWS is currently being drafted and the 2 models needed for this process (Eco model for fountain darter & hydro model) are undergoing testing and review ( slide 14 ).

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