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Introduction to Water Resources Planning
Introduction to Water Resources Planning
WELCOME
Who Are We?
Why Are We Here?
What Are Our Goals?
Course Overview
What Are the Deliverables?
Clarifications and Adjustments
Elements of Water Resources Planning
Elements of Water Resources Planning
Background and terminology
A short history of water resources planning
The National Drought Study
Drought Preparedness
Strategies for achieving a desired set of goals
What is Planning?
Planning InvolvesPlanning Involves
Players - individuals, agencies, businesses, communities, state and federal government
Processes - identification of goals, metrics, alternatives, trade offs, additions
Products - a traditional report, modeling environments, dynamic structure
What Makes Water Resources Planning Unique?What Makes
Water Resources Planning Unique?
Significant impacts
High potential for conflict
Resource availability uncertain but coveted
Technical and political concerns
Divergent interests
Established and emerging institutions
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Who Creates Water Resource Plans?
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Federal and State Government Agencies
Who Creates Water Resource Plans ?
Who Creates Water Resource Plans?
Local Municipalities and Utilities
Who Creates Water Resource Plans?
Regional Water Authorities
Native American Tribes
Who Creates Water Resource Plans?
What Do Plans Consider?What Do Plans Consider?
Navigation Economics
Flood Protection Health & Safety
Power Production Future Development
Irrigation Aesthetics
Water Quality Recreation
Water Supply Habitat
?Who Has a Stake In Water Planning?
The Public
Who Has a Stake In Water Planning?
Agriculture
Who Has a Stake In Water Planning?
Power Producers
Who Has a Stake In Water Planning?
Ecosystems and Fish
Who Has a Stake In Water Planning?
Industry
Who Has a Stake In Water Planning?
Navigation Interests
Who Has a Stake In Water Planning?
Recreationalists
Who Has a Stake In Water Planning?
A Short History of Water Resources Planning
A Short History of Water Resources Planning
1934 - Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act
1936 - Federal Flood Control Act
1950 - “Green Book”
1962 - U.S. Senate Document 97
1965 - Water Resources Planning Act
1969 - “Blue Book”
1973 - Principles & Standards Adopted
1989 - Principles & Guidelines Adopted
Today's Planning EnvironmentToday's Planning Environment
State and local agencies share the cost of project development and management
Less federal presence and influence Stakeholders have assumed more significant role Planning is a multi-party process RED, EQ and OSE may be important to
stakeholders Characterization of impacts in economic terms is
still difficult
The National Drought Study (1990-1993)The National Drought Study (1990-1993)
Primary Objectives To find a better way to manage water during
drought To have a lasting impact on drought
management practices in the U.S.
Sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Authorized by Congress in response to the widespread droughts of 1988
The Interdisciplinary Nature of the National Drought Study, NDS
The Interdisciplinary Nature of the National Drought Study, NDS
The NDS integrated sound Federal management
guidelines with important advances in other
disciplines.
The NDS TeamThe NDS Team
Water Managers Researchers Corps Federal Agencies State Agencies Universities Cities Consultants Private Industries Environmental Groups
The National Drought Study Pursued a Wide Variety of Activities
The National Drought Study Pursued a Wide Variety of Activities
Test recommended management practices
Develop innovative and practical
These Activities IncludedThese Activities Included
Drought Preparedness IWR-Main for Demand Forecasting in the Boston Area
Colorado River Gaming Exercise Lessons Learned in California Drought 1986-1992 Human and Environmental Impacts: California Drought
1986-1992 Overview of Water Resources Models Drought Impacts in a P&G Planning Context Governance and Water Management During Drought
NDS PhilosophyNDS Philosophy
All Parties who are impacted by drought should be involved in plan formulation.
Impacts of Philosophy Increased the number of participants in the
planning process. Required that the objectives of multiple
stakeholders be explicitly considered. Required a process that promoted consensus
building. Required effective communication.
The Drought Preparedness StudiesThe Drought Preparedness Studies
The Drought Preparedness Studies the effectiveness of the NDS planning philosophy in practice
Utilized new methodologies to formulate tactical and strategic drought response plans
Improved drought management guidelines through lessons learned
The DPS SitesThe DPS Sites
Cedar and Green River Basins, Washington
Marais des Cygnes-Osage River Basins, Kansas and Missouri
James River Basin, Virginia
Kanawha River Basin, Virginia and West Virginia
Major Water Use Concerns at DPS Sights
Major Water Use Concerns at DPS Sights
Kanawha: White Water Rafting, M&I Effluent Dilution
Cedar/Green: M&I Supply, Tribal Water Rights, Fisheries, Recreation
James: M&I Supply, Hydropower, Recreation, Thermoelectric, Navigation
Marais des Cygnes-Osage: Lake Recreation, Interstate Water Allocation, Thermoelectric, M&I Supply
DPS OutcomesDPS Outcomes
The most significant accomplishments of the DPS sites include
Improved shared understanding of their water system
Improved collaborative approach of their water resources
New strategies for tactical drought response
Shared Vision Models as management tools
A framework for maintaining drought preparedness Virtual Drought Exercises
The DPS Planning ParadigmThe DPS Planning Paradigm
Step 1. Teams
Step 2. Identify problems, planning objectives and constraints
Step 3. Defining the status quo
Step 4. Formulate alternatives
Step 5. Evaluate alternatives
Step 6. Implement the plan
Step 7. Exercise and update the plan
Teams
DPS Planning Paradigm: Step 1
Identify Problems, Planning Objectives and Constraints
DPS Planning Paradigm: Step 2
Defining the Status Quo
DPS Planning Paradigm: Step 3
Formulate Alternatives
DPS Planning Paradigm: Step 4
Evaluate Alternatives
DPS Planning Paradigm: Step 5
Implement the Plan
DPS Planning Paradigm: Step 6
Exercise and Update the Plan
DPS Planning Paradigm: Step 7
The DPS Approach FacilitatesThe DPS Approach Facilitates
Estimation of drought vulnerability
Assessment of an existing water resources plan
Development of a new plan
Resolution of a specific water resources conflict
SummarySummary
Planning is an essential activity. Water Resources Planning is a complex activity,
requiring cooperation among a wide variety of managers and stakeholders.
Federal water planning has a long history, which has led to the development of Principles and Guidelines.
The DPS planning paradigm makes use of federal guidance, new technology, and conflict resolution.
ExerciseExercise
