Salton Sea Management Program Project Committee Short-Term...

Salton Sea Management Program Project Committee

Short-Term Goals Phase 1 Actions

May 26, 2016

http://resources.ca.gov/salton-sea/

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Playa Exposure 2003-2015

• 14,000 acres of exposed playa around the entire sea since 2003

01/2003 03/2015

SSMP Phase 1

• Phase 1 could treat up to

14,760 acres when fully

implemented

• Addresses Short-Term goal of

9,000-12,000 acres of habitat

creation and dust suppression

Decision-making Criteria Consistent with Governor’s SS Task Force: 9-12,000 acres

habitat creation and dust suppression

Concentrate on areas where playa is emissive through 2021

Close to agricultural return flow water supply Maximize synergy and compatibility with existing or planned

infrastructure

Maximize air quality and habitat benefits for dollars spent Minimize land use conflicts: compatible with renewable

energy/agriculture Utilize existing environmental compliance documentation,

authorizations and approvals

Outside DSOD Jurisdictional Dam criteria

Phase 1 – New River West

Phase 1 – New River East

Phase 1 - Alamo River South

~1250 acres

Phase 1 – Alamo River North

Phase 1 Whitewater

SSMP Phase 1

• Phase 1 could cover up to

14,760 acres when fully

implemented

Species Conservation

Habitat 640 acres

Red Hill Bay

Questions?