North grasslands deep well (gaddw) 1 is located on the southwest corner of the gadwall unit of the north grasslands wildlife area (ngwa) next to the SAN luis canal

The deep well delivers water to the wildlife area servicing approximately 400 acres of managed wetlands producing high quality moist soil habitat for migratory wintering waterfowl. Without the ability to use ground water during drought and during times when surface water is not available these wells will allow US to maintain seasonal wetlands and wildlife habitat that would otherwise go dry. The water can also be pumped into the SAN luis canal in addition to our internal delivery system and is part of the cvpia L4 diversification program for the grasslands ecological area (GEA). The existing well water quality has declined going from 2 parts per UGL to 13 UGL. The excepted standard is 3 UGL and is no longer usable for managed wetlands or downstream use. Pumping water enhances the wetlands on site as well as our ability to diversify the overall water supply to the grassland ecological area meets bureau of reclamation diversification requirements as well as IT give US alternatives if surface water supplies are interrupted or unavailable. The project would drill a new well in proximity to the existing infrastructure and possibly go deeper than the current wells depth. The existing motor electrical meter and control panel could possibly be utilized if the new well is adjacent to the existing GADDW1. We estimate the well could yield 2000 acre feet AF per year. Monitoring well along with new well will be done using local contractors and working with local utilities as well.