Attachment 5 1996 Ag water conservation plan template_0003.pdf

Step 1. Description of the District

Some data called for in these Criteria may not be available. Include in the plan how the District will gather those data and have them available for the next plan update.

A. History

Date District formed:

date AF AF First USBR contract AG Other Contract renewal AG Other 1996 Information AG Other

B. Location

Provide a map(s) showing District boundaries and regional location or describe the District’s boundaries and location.

C. Size total acres irrigated acres Size at first USBR contract Size in 1976 Size in 1986 Size in 1996

D. Topography

Describe the topography (e.g. hilly, flat, sloping to a water course) of the District. Discuss any impact of topography on District water management.

Type here

E Soils

Provide a Soil Association map (from NRCS) locating the elements Described below.

The description includes appropriate overviews of the District’s history, location, size, topography, soils, natural environment, cultural resources; climate; water supplies; water uses; storage, distribution facilities;

drainage facilities; water measurement and accounting procedures; water pricing and billing practices; water shortage allocation policies; and operation and maintenance program.

Provide District soil associations (contact NRCS for information).

soil association est. acres effect on water operations and management

Describe any limitations resulting from soil problems (e.g., salinity or high water table, extremely sandy soils, low infiltration rates, etc.).within the District.

soil problem est. acres effect on water operations and management

F. Natural Environment

Describe known environmental resources (e.g., wetlands, rivers, streams, lakes, fisheries, threatened plant & animal communities, spawning grounds, flyways) within the District.

name est. acres description sandy beach rapids 200 spawning area (example)

G. Cultural Resources

Describe any known cultural resources within the District.

Name est. acres description Yuma village site 50 river terrace with numerous house sites (example)

H. Climate

Describe the general climate of the District (available from National Weather Service, etc.).

Type here

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual avg precip avg temp max temp min temp

For weather data, specify the period of record (30 years recommended) and reference used.

average annual frost free days:

Describe the impact of any microclimates on water management within the District.

I. Water Supplies

Water Source 1976 AF 1986 AF 1996 AF USBR Irrigation water state project water other imported water local surface water upslope drain water District groundwater private groundwater (est.)

transferred water reclaimed water other

TOTAL

Provide the annual entitlement under each right and/or contract.

source AFY contract # contract restrictions

USBR

Describe any ground water basin(s) that underlie the District name size (sq. mi.) usable capacity (AF) safe yield (AFY)

List and describe District operated water wells.

name (State ID#) (T, R & S) Pumping capacity (G.P.M.)

List and locate District operated ground water recharge areas.

name (T, R & S) acreage recharge capacity

Describe any District conjunctive use program, and the source & quality of recharge water.

J. Water Uses

List crops with 5% or more of total acreage - Select from attached crop list (page 26).

1976 acres 1986 acres 1996 acres misc. ( <5%) misc. ( <5%) misc. ( <5%)

TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL

List the five major irrigation methods (by acreage) - Select from attached list (page 26).

1976 acres 1986 acres 1996 acres all other all other all other

TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL

List the acreage of vegetable-germination irrigation methods used in the District

1986 acres 1996 acres sprinkler sprinkler cut length of run - 660 feet cut length of run - 660 feet cut length of run - 330 feet cut length of run - 330 feet gated pipe gated pipe

TOTAL TOTAL

K. Storage

Describe the District’s storage facilities (reservoirs, regulating reservoirs, tail-water recovery systems, recharge, areas etc.), including capacity and location.

L. Distribution Facilities

Describe District diversion facilities.

diversion point description

Describe the District’s conveyance system.

miles unlined - canal miles lined - canal miles piped miles - other

Describe whether the District’s delivery system provides immediate delivery, scheduled delivery, rotation, combination of these, or other.

Describe planned changes or additions to District facilities for 1997-2002.

M. Drainage Facilities

Describe the District’s drainage facilities (surface and sub-surface).

N. Water Measurement and Accounting Procedures total # of customers total # of measured customers total # of customer turnouts total # of measured turnouts

Provide the number of each type of measurement device used by the District and maintenance schedule type number accuracy

(percentage) reading (days calibration (months maintenance (months) orifices propeller meters weirs flumes venturi meters pump, run time pump, KWH

Describe the District’s water-use data accounting procedures, including how records are kept and archived, availability of water use data to customers, and how many years of customer water use records are available.

O. Water Pricing and Billing Practices

Describe the District’s agriculture water charges (include per-acre assessments, stand-by changes, quantity charges, etc.), and dollar amounts. If water use is billed by quantity describe the rate structure (e.g., declining, uniform or increasing block).

Describe District’s billing practices, include billing frequency, required pre-payments, late charges, etc.

P. Water Shortage Allocation Policies

A copy of the District's written operating rules and regulations will suffice if they include the information requested above.

Describe (or attach) District's agricultural water shortage policies that include: How reduced water supplies and hardship water are allocated.

Describe (or attach) District policies that address wasteful use of water. Include information on enforcement methods.

Agriculture - Type here

Q. Operation and Maintenance Program

Describe the District’s operation/maintenance program for the current year, include budget and staff time

Describe the District’s water allocation policy.

Provide the minimum lead time necessary for agricultural-water orders.

Provide the minimum lead time necessary for agricultural-water shut-off requests.

A copy of the District's written operating rules and regulations will suffice if they include the information requested below.

A copy of the District's annual operation and maintenance program will suffice if it includes budgets, schedules, priorities and goals.

If all the information listed below is included in the District’s written policies, attach the policies and reference the appropriate sections in the blanks below.

Describe the District’s return-flows policy for agricultural water.

Describe the District’s policies on water transfers.

Step 2. Inventory Water Resources A. Water Budget Tables

Some data called for in these Criteria may not be available. Include in the plan how the District will gather those data and have them available for the next plan update.

Develop a 1996 water budget for the District by entering the necessary data in the Tables.

1. Quantify District Water Supplies

a. All surface water, imported and originating within the District, by month. Table 1

b. Ground water extracted by the District, by month. Table 2

c. Estimated ground water extracted by District customers (if records are not available, provide an estimate and basis for estimation). Table 2

d. Effective precipitation, by month. Table 3

e. Reclaimed water used, by month. Table 3

2. Quantify Water Used

a. Conveyance losses, include seepage, evaporation, and operational spills. Table 4

b. Crop evapotranspiration, and water used for leaching and/or cultural. Table 5

c. Consumptive use by riparian vegetation in open canals. (estimated) Table 6

d. Consumptive environmental use. Table 6

e. Ground water recharge. Table

f. Water exchanges or transfers. Table 6

g. Water leaving the District, if any. Table 6

3. Overall Water Budget Table 6

B. Quality of Water Sources

Describe any water quality monitoring programs for surface water.

analysis performed concentration range concentration average frequency

Describe any water quality monitoring programs for ground water.

The inventory of water resources considers the quantity and quality of water sources, the amounts and kinds of water uses within a District and the quantity and quality of drainage from the District. It is recommended that such information be presented in the form of an overall water budget.

analysis performed concentration range concentration average frequency

Describe any surface or ground water quality problems, and if any, how the quality problems affect the management of source water.

C. Water Uses within the District

1. Agricultural

To document District crop acreages and water used, complete Table 5. Include information on crops grown;

and acreage, ETc (season), leaching requirements, and cultural requirements of each crop.

2. Ground Water Recharge

Provide the water quantities recharged at District recharge areas (as identified in Step 1 I).

Name 1996 recharge (AF) Est. 2000 recharge (AF)

Transfer the TOTAL 1996 Water Used for Recharge to Table 6.

Yearly amount recharged (AF)

1976 1981 1986 1991 1996 average

3. Transfers and Exchanges (into and out of District) from whom to whom 1986 (AF) 1991 (AF) 1996(AF) Use

Transfer the Net quantity of 1996 Water Transfer/Exchanges to Table 6.

D. Quantity and Quality of Drainage from the District

If return flows leave the District's service area and are reused, identify the location and type of that reuse, if known.

location of reuse type of reuse 1996 (AF)

Transfer the TOTAL 1996 return flows leaving the District to Table 6.

Describe any water quality monitoring programs for surface or subsurface drainage water.

analyses performed concentration range concentration average frequency

Identify any known constituents that limit agricultural, environmental, etc. reuse of the drainage water.

constituent usage limitation

Step 3. Water Management Problems, Opportunities and Conservation Goals

Base the goals of the plan on an evaluation of water management problems associated directly with District operations (i.e., water supply, distribution, control structures, measurement capability, system capacity, operational policies, on-farm program coordination, etc.).

A. Describe the District’s water management problems and challenges

B. Describe the District’s water management goals

Establishment of definite goals with measurable objectives is fundamental to an effective water conservation program. Define goals in such a way as to allow achievements to be measured.

Water management and conservation efforts should be a means of achieving specific goals such as: saving money, increasing production, reducing soil erosion, eliminating drainage problems, improving water supply and deliver reliability and freeing up water supplies for additional uses.

Step 4. Existing Water Conservation Measures

A. List of the practices and expected results that were identified and implemented previously.

practice expected result

B. Description of the actual program design and results of practices that were implemented previously.

program design summary of actual results

Evaluate and identify how existing water management efforts have worked in relation to the District evaluation of problems, opportunities and goals. Include a description of measures implemented previously and the results achieved.

Step 5. Fundamental Water Conservation Measures

A. Water measurement and accounting system designed to measure and account for the water conveyed through the District distribution system to water users.

Describe the District’s current measurement and accounting system

If the current system does not measure/account for the volume of water conveyed to individual users, describe the District’s planned changes to its measurement and accounting system

B. A water pricing structure that encourage efficiency improvements by water users.

Describe the District’s current pricing structure and how it promotes efficiency

If the District’s current pricing structure is not based, at least in part, on the quantity of water delivered, describe the District’s planned changes to its pricing structure to encourage efficient water use.

Address how the District has implemented, or could implement, each of the following four fundamental measures.

C An information and education program for users designed to promote increased efficiency of water use.

Describe the District’s current information and education program

If the District’s current information/education program does not disseminate information to customers on efficient water use and conservation services available from the District and others, describe the District’s planned changes to its education program

D. A water conservation coordinator

Name Title

Phone Fax E-mail

Step 6. Additional Water Conservation Measures

Describe the evaluation process for each measure. If a measure is selected for implementation, describe the goals and scope of the project. If more data must be collected before a decision to implement or exclude a measure can be made, describe the District’s plan to collect the necessary data. If a measure was not selected for implementation, describe the data and thought process which supports its exclusion.

A. Agricultural Water Conservation Measures

1. On-farm program incentives - Facilitate and/or provide financial incentives and assistance for on-farm water use efficiency improvements (e.g., lease, low interest loans, or water charge rebates for on-farm conservation measures).

Current Program: (type here)

Identification of District specific program designs: (type here)

Evaluation of specific designs: (type here)

Description of goals and scope of specific program: (type here)

2. Drought/water shortage contingency plan - Develop a drought/water shortage contingency plan for the District that outlines policies and procedures for operation and allocation during water supply shortages.

Evaluate potential measures that may be suitable for improved water management and water use efficiency within the District. This evaluation is key to the water conservation planning process. If a measure will be implemented, describe the District’s program.

3. Water transfers - Facilitate voluntary water transfers that do not unreasonably affect the District, the environment, or third parties.

4. Conjunctive use - Where appropriate, increase conjunctive use of surface and groundwater within the District, and work with appropriate entities to develop a groundwater management plan.

5. Land management - Facilitate potential alternative uses for lands with exceptionally high water duties, or whose irrigation contributes to significant problems (e.g., drainage that precludes attainment of water quality standards).

6. Operational practices and procedures - Evaluate potential District operational policy and institutional changes that could allow more flexibility in water delivery and carry-over storage.

7. Distribution system scheduling - Implement a program of distribution system scheduling based on area-wide crop demand modeling or advanced ordering requirements.

8. On-farm irrigation scheduling - Facilitate the delivery of crop water use and on-farm water delivery information to District customers for on-farm irrigation scheduling.

9. Pump efficiency evaluations - Coordinate the evaluation of District and private pumps with local utilities, evaluating both energy and water efficiency.

10. Distribution control - Modify distribution facilities and controls to increase the flexibility of water deliveries (e.g., automate canal structures, institute variable turn-off times, etc.).

11. Reuse systems - Construct District operational spill reuse systems.

12. Reduction of conveyance losses - Line distribution ditches and canals or convert to pipe.

13. Construction, lining or covering of regulatory reservoirs - Construct, line or cover small regulatory reservoirs within the distribution system.

Step 7. Selected Measures and Projected Results

List the water conservation measures that will be implemented by the District. In Step 9 describe how the results of each measure will be monitored.

Conservation Practice - type here

Identify those measures to be implemented by the District and address methods for monitoring results of those measures.

Step 8 Environmental review type here

Identify and evaluate the potential for environmental effects (both positive and negative) of implementing the plan. Although the preparation of a water conservation plan by a District is not a Federal action, and in and of itself is not subject to NEPA or ESA compliance, a water conservation plan includes consideration of the environmental effects of the selected water conservation measures as a part of the planning process.

Step 9. Implementation schedule and budget for each selected measure

Complete the following for each selected practice.

Best Management Practice - Year 1 Proposed work

Proposed monitoring activities

Proposed staff hours Proposed budget

Year 2 Proposed work

Year 3 Proposed work

Provide a schedule and a budget for implementation of the water conservation program. An implementation schedule needs to address the sequence and allotted time for specific actions to carry out the plan. This includes the schedule for implementing each water conservation measure selected by the District, as well as a means for monitoring the performance of completed measures. Include the budget and staffing to be committed by the District for implementing the plan. Append to the completed plan a resolution approving the plan that was adopted by the District’s governing body.

Year 4 Proposed work

Year 5 Proposed work

Complete Program (x years) Proposed work

Crop List barley corn - field oats rice sorghum wheat other cereals alfalfa clover irrigated pasture other hay silage other forage cotton hops safflower sugar beats soybeans other field crops asparagus beans broccoli cabbage carrots cauliflower celery corn cucumbers garlic greens lettuce melons onions peas peppers potatoes squash tomatoes other vegetables sudan grass Bermuda grass other grasses apples apricots avocados berries (all kinds) cherries grapefruit lemon / limes oranges / tangerines dates grapes olives peaches pears prunes / plums strawberries other fruits almonds pecans pistachios walnuts other nut trees ornamental nursery joboba other

Irrigation Methods List

Level Basin, 1/4 mile Level Basin, 1/8 mile Graded, surface 1/2 miles Graded, surface 1/4 miles Graded, surface 1/8 mile Sprinkler, center pivot Sprinkler, linear move Sprinkler, solid set Sprinkler, hand move Trickle, spray Trickle, subsurface Trickle, surface282828