SFPUC 2001 Alameda Watershed Management Plan

II. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONC. RELATED PROJECTS AND STUDIESThis section describes SFPUC projects and studies involving the Watershed. Other projects (non-SFPUC) affecting the Watershed are described in the Cumulative Impacts section of this EIR(Section III.P).1.0 ALAMEDA CREEK WATER RESOURCES STUDY•The Alameda Creek Water Resources Study (ACWRS) was developed to investigate theconditions of Alameda Creek, particularly with respect to fisheries enhancement. The ACWRSwas completed in January 1995 and was not prepared as part of the Alameda WatershedManagement Plan. However, the goals of the ACWRS and the Management Plan werecoordinated, and the recommendations set forth in the ACWRS were developed to consider thebroad goals of the Management Plan. The ACWRS resulted in the establishment of aMemorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California Department of Fish and Game(CDFG). The MOU obligates the SFPUC to move forward with the recommendations for aestablishing a water release and recapture facility for fisheries enhancement along Alameda andCalaveras Creeks between the Calaveras Dam and the vicinity of the Sunol WTP. The projectleveldescription, construction information, and other critical details are being developed.Separate environmental review will be prepared for this project.2.0 WATER SUPPLY MASTER PLAN AND OTHER PROJECTSThe SFPUC is in the process of preparing an overall Water Supply Master Plan that will addresswater supply and storage for the entire water system and will result in projects that will undergoseparate environmental review. In addition, the SFPUC is undertaking the following projects onthe Alameda Watershed. These projects are discussed further in Section III.P of this EIR.! Minor upgrades, ongoing improvements/repairs and additions/alterations to existingstructures! Alameda Creek Diversion Tunnel Outlet Protection! Sunol Water Temple and Grounds Restoration! Sunol Water Temple Landscape and Recreation Plan! Alameda Creek Diversion Dam – Sluice Gates! Bridge Across Turner Dam Spillway! Calaveras Outlet Tower Access Rehabilitation! Indian Creek Chlorine Monitoring! Calaveras Pipeline Slope Stabilization! Sunol Valley Water Treatment Plant Improvement! Hetch Hetchy Water Treatment Project – Chloramine Conversion! Sunol Fire Protection System (Town)! Alameda Creek Discharge for Noncompliant Water! Potassium Permanganate Feed Building at Calaveras Reservoir! Alameda Creek Fisheries Enhancement Project! Aeration FacilitiesNOP 96.223E: Alameda Watershed Management Plan II-21 ESA / 930385January 2001