North-of-the-Delta Offstream Storage Investigation

1. North-of-the-Delta Offstream Storage Investigation Planning and Timeline “Planning is bringing the future into the present so you can do something about it now.” -Alan Lakein Begin Presentation

2. Introduction to the NODOS Presentations Navigation Menu • This is the first presentation in a series of four and will go over the planning work and timeline of the NODOS Project • The interactive menu to the left can be used to move back and forth within the presentation as well as the buttons down below • Internet Explorer Users - To exit at any time, click the Back Button on your browser • All Other Users – To exit at any time, push escape on your keyboard Introduction Schedule Publications Studies Analytical Tools Back Next

3. Schedule 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Schedule Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Design Construction Design is estimated to be 2 to 3 years Construction is estimated to be 5 to 7 years Minimum Estimation Maximum Estimation Notice of Intent/Notice of Preparation Public Scoping Scoping Report Initiation of Federal Feasibility Study Initial Alternatives Information Report Plan Formulation Report State Feasibility Report Final Draft Federal Feasibility Study Report and Environmental Documentation Navigation Menu Design and Construction Schedule Reports and Planning Schedule Introduction Schedule Publications Studies Analytical Tools ◄ Planning & Reports Schedule Design & Construction Schedule► Back Next

4. Publications Navigation Menu • NODOS Progress Report (July 2000) • Memorandum of Understanding between local water agencies and CALFED agencies • Notice of Preparation and Notice of Intent • Scoping Report • Notice of Initiation of Federal Feasibility Study • NODOS Initial Alternatives Information Report (May 2006) • Link to DWR-DPLA website to view the publications: http://www.storage.water.ca.gov/northdelta/index.cfm Introduction Schedule Publications Studies Analytical Tools Back Next

5. Studies Navigation Menu • Ongoing Studies • Sacramento River Flow Regime • Cultural and Historic Resources • CALSIM II Operations Modeling Studies of NODOS Scenarios • Indian Trust Assets • Socioeconomics • Environmental Justice • Public Health and Environmental Hazards • Water Quality • Power Production and Energy • Groundwater and Surface Water Resources • Completed Studies • ESA Protocol Level Surveys • Wetland Delineations • Engineering Studies • Glenn Colusa Irrigation District Canal Feasibility • Tehama-Colusa Canal Feasibility • Sacramento River Conveyance • Funks Reservoir Enlargement • Sites Reservoir Dams and Appurtenant Structures • Road Relocations • Fish and Wildlife Surveys • Recreation Opportunities Introduction Schedule Publications Studies Analytical Tools Ongoing Studies► ◄ Completed Studies Back Next

6. Analytical Tools Navigation Menu Analytical tools developed by Common Assumptions as part of the Common Model Package Existing Tools in Use • Water Resource System (CALSIM II) • Economics (LCPSIM, CVPM) • Delta Flow and Salinity (DSM2) • Sacramento River (Keswick to Red Bluff) • Temperature ( SRWQM) • Salmon Production (SALMOD) • Power Generation and Use • CVP (LTGen) • SWP (SWP Power) Introduction Schedule Publications Studies Analytical Tools Back Next

7. Analytical Tools Navigation Menu Other physical process and biotic analytical tools are being developed by DWR, Reclamation, and others that may be useful for the NODOS investigation in evaluating the effects of NODOS alternatives, these tools include: Introduction Schedule • Sediment transport • River meander migration/Habitat species • Riparian habitat establishment • Linkages between Sacramento River flows and ecological targets Publications Studies Analytical Tools Back End

8. End of Presentation Navigation Menu • Internet Explorer Users - To exit, click the Back Button on your browser • All Other Users – To exit, push escape on your keyboard Introduction Schedule Publications Studies Analytical Tools