Irrigation Operations Report

John B. Davids October 14, 2014

Agenda Don Pedro and Modesto Reservoir storage

summary ET, diversions and deliveries Program and season summary Northern California reservoir storage San Joaquin precipitation 5 station index 16 day forecast Winter priorities

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Reservoir Storage Summary

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Reservoir 2014 MID Available Water (AF)

2013 MID Available Water (AF)

Modesto 14,506 15,479

Don Pedro1 88,597 187,429

Total 103,103 202,908

Notes:1 MID stored water plus early inflow from the City and County of San Francisco

As of October 9th

Reservoir Storage Summary (Cont.)

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Total MID Water Supply (AF)1 = 103,000 Additional Inflow (AF)2 = 22,000 Estimated Commitments (AF)3 = (31,000) Total Estimated Water Supply for 2015 (AF)4 = 94,000

Total Water Supply at Start of 2014 Irrigation Season (AF)5 = 194,000

Notes:1 MID stored water plus early inflow from the City and County of San Francisco as of 10/05/142 Additional inflow calculated using MID's portion of fall 2013 estimated 90% exceedance3 Includes estimated fishery releases and deliveries to City of Modesto4 Reflects estimated values only and subject to change pending hydrologic conditions5 As of April 15, 2014

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Program and Season Summary

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Notes:1 Number of agreements reflects total number of agreements executed for each program.2 Level of participation is approximate.

Water Management Alternatives Program

Special Drought ProgramNumber of

Agreements1 Level of Participation (AF)2

194

Cont - 15

3

3,300

Cont - 2,700

275

Farmer to Farmer Delivery Program

Rec - 28 Rec - 1,060 Allocation Return Program

Program and Season Summary (Cont.)

18” 24” allocation 3 new special drought programs Special drought operation rules Water use report Increased patrolling Focus on unauthorized use of water Extension of season Extensive outreach – grower workshops,

newsletter and several mailings

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Winter Priorities Scheduled winter work Irrigation rates Revision to Irrigation Rules and Regulations Early grower outreach – 2015 irrigation

season, groundwater, responsibilities Continued commitment to active

communication, cooperation and coordination

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Questions?

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