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Don Pedro Project Relicensing. Modesto Irrigation District | Turlock Irrigation District FERC Project No . 2299. Water Temperature Modeling. Procedural Background July 16, 2009 FERC Order –IFIM and Water Temperature Modeling Study Plan
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Don Pedro Project Relicensing Modesto Irrigation District | Turlock Irrigation District FERC Project No. 2299
Water Temperature Modeling • Procedural Background • July 16, 2009 FERC Order –IFIM and Water Temperature Modeling Study Plan • October 14, 2009 – Districts Final Study Plan to FERC • Includes Agency Comments on Draft Plan and resolution • May 2, 2010 FERC Order – Study Plan Implementation • Staff conclusions regarding Agency Comments • July 21, 2010 FERC Order – Revised Implementation Schedule • November 9, 2010 Progress Report • March 12, 2011 Final Report Deadline 2 Don Pedro Project Relicensing, FERC Project No. 2299 April 20, 2011
Water Temperature Modeling 3 Don Pedro Project Relicensing, FERC Project No. 2299 April 20, 2011
Water Temperature Modeling • Study Questions from July 16, 2009 FERC Order: • Flows needed to meet MWAT of 68°F (20°C) from La Grange Dam (RM 53) to Roberts Ferry Bridge (RM 39.5) in summer • Relationship between flow and water temperature at various time periods in the lower Tuolumne River • Agency Study Questions – Flows needed to meet: • MWAT of 64.4°F (18°C) from La Grange Dam (RM 52) to Roberts Ferry Bridge (RM 39.5) in summer • MWAT of 18ºC (64.4ºF) from La Grange Dam (RM 52) to the San Joaquin River (RM 0) from October 15 to December 1st • MWAT of 13ºC (55.4ºF) from La Grange Dam (RM 52) to Roberts Ferry Bridge (RM 39.5) from October 15, to February 15 • MWAT of 15ºC (59.0ºF) from La Grange Dam (RM 52) to San Joaquin River (RM 0) from March 20 to May 15 4 Don Pedro Project Relicensing, FERC Project No. 2299 April 20, 2011