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20120723-4002 FERC PDF (Unofficial) 07/23/2012 Forest Service specifies consequences if these elevations are not achieved. Because neither PCWA nor the Forest Service have identified any issues associated with low reservoir levels during the summer, implementing this measure could require agency consultation and PCWA could be responsible for actions before a project-related effect has even been identified. Further, requiring PCWA-funded actions listed in the condition such as patrols and shoreline protection from motorized uses would not meet the intended purpose of the condition explained in the Forest Service rationale for the condition which is to support mid-summer reservoir-based recreation. Recreation Management Programs PCWA proposes to implement the following recreation management programs as part of its proposed Recreation Plan: • Monitor and report on recreation use every 6 years, which is consistent with FERC Form 80 reporting using site occupancy data, vehicle counts, and selfregistration data, as applicable. Provide use estimates. • Incorporate specific actions included in the Recreation Plan when implementing recreation measures to avoid and protect resources. • Disseminate real-time and most recent 14 days flow information for 10 gages via the internet (PCWA’s website or California Data Exchange Center). Include notification of reservoir spill and pulse flow events, a matrix showing travel time for pulse flows at key locations, and links to other pertinent websites. • Disseminate the most recent 6 months of weekly reservoir water surface elevation information at French Meadows and Hell Hole reservoirs via PCWA’s website. Include representative photographs of reservoirs at various water surface elevations and whether the boat ramps are functioning at their current elevations. This element would be discontinued if the boat ramps are extended. • Develop a brochure showing recreation facilities, roads, and trails available in the vicinity of the project, and provide the brochure (electronic and hard copies) to three Forest Service offices, Auburn and Georgetown Chambers of Commerce, and California Welcome Center in Auburn. • Stock fish in Hell Hole and French Meadows reservoirs equivalent to 50 percent of California Fish and Game’s annual management target or 50 percent of the historical average (2001 to 2009). PCWA would either acquire and stock fish from private hatcheries or reimburse California Fish and Game for its proportionate share of the stocking cost. Annual consultation meetings would include discussions of stocking targets, species, fish acquisition, and previous year accomplishment reporting. 230
20120723-4002 FERC PDF (Unofficial) 07/23/2012 • Annually consult with unspecified agencies within the first 60 days of the calendar year to review the status of the measures in the Recreation Plan and any available recreation use data. • Consult with the Forest Service about providing new facilities or expanding existing facilities if occupancy reaches 75 percent on weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day for 3 consecutive years. Also consider demographic data, trend information, and visitor surveys to determine when facility enhancements would be necessary. • Consult with unspecified agencies every 6 years to determine if it is necessary to update the Recreation Plan. If necessary, provide review, comment, and approval by unspecified agencies before filing the revised Recreation Plan with the Commission for its approval prior to implementation. • Resolve any disputes related to the Recreation Plan in writing to PCWA and/or the Commission. If PCWA cannot resolve the dispute, it would notify the Commission. The Alternative 1 Recreation Plan specifies similar management provisions with the notable differences summarized in table 3.3.5-9. Table 3.3.5-9. Notable recreation management differences between the PCWA and Alternative 1 recreation plans (Source: PCWA, 2011a; Forest Service, 2011) PCWA Recreation Plan Alternative 1 Recreation Plan Recreation Brochure Develop and provide electronic and color brochure with recreation resources in the vicinity of the project to three Forest Service offices, Auburn and Foresthill chambers of commerce, and California Welcome Center. Develop in consultation the Forest Service and chambers of commerce. Water Surface Elevation Information Provide most recent 6 months of weekly water surface elevations for French Meadows and Hell Hole reservoirs. 231 Develop and provide electronic and color brochure with recreation resources in the vicinity of the project to the same entities as well as Reclamation and California Department of Parks and Recreation. Develop in consultation with the same entities as well as BLM and Reclamation. Provide most recent 6 months of daily water surface elevations for French Meadows and Hell Hole reservoirs.
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