1. Award purpose - mcwra has completed a preliminary feasibility study of the NSW-WMP and has reviewed studies of similar cloud seeding programs in nearby santa ANA river watershed and SAN luis obispo…

1. Award purpose - mcwra has completed a preliminary feasibility study of the NSW-WMP and has reviewed studies of similar cloud seeding programs in nearby santa ANA river watershed and SAN luis obispo county. Mcwra will use grant funds to conduct additional hydrologic and environmental analysis, finalize a work plan for implementation, complete necessary environmental compliance processes, conduct a benefit-cost analysis of the proposed project , and conduct a public outreach and engagement campaign, all to support a final water strategy document that provides a plan for implementation of the project. This planning will enable mcwra to begin implementation of a multi-year seasonal pilot program that includes monitoring and evaluation to inform design of a permanent weather modification program. This project will complement the projects evaluated in the watersmart salinas and carmel rivers basin study and the north monterey drought contingency plan.2. Activities to be performed - objective 1 - hydrologic analysis project developmentobjective 2 - environmental analysisobjective 3 - public engagementobjective 4 - development of water strategy DOCUMENT3. Expected deliverable or outcome - the nacimiento and SAN antonio watersheds weather modification project (NSW-WMP or project) is a drought response and water resiliency project that is proposed to increase natural precipitation over the nacimiento and SAN antonio watersheds. The project area is located within the nacimiento and SAN antonio watersheds in monterey county, california, with specific locations of equipment and instruments to be established during the design phase of the program. Under this agreement, the recipient shall develop a water strategy for a cloud seeding pilot project to augment natural precipitation over the nacimiento and SAN antonio watersheds (water strategy). 4. Intended beneficiar(IES) - the nacimiento and SAN antonio watersheds weather modification project (NSW-WMP) aims to further evaluate initial analyses suggesting that cloud seeding could increase precipitation by 9%-17% in the nacimiento and SAN antonio watersheds. Utilizing grant funds for hydrologic and environmental analysis, public outreach, and environmental compliance will support the creation of a water strategy document that will inform decision making around the implementation of a cloud seeding program for the nacimiento and SAN antonio watersheds. By complementing other local water management initiatives, NSW-WMP provides the opportunity for technical analyses and assessments of a project that is expected to offer benefits for water security, agricultural prosperity, and ecological health. Managed locally, the project serves local interests and is not primarily for the direct benefit of U.S. Bureau of reclamation (usbr) or other federal agencies.5. Subrecipient activities - there are no subrecipients for this agreement.