Step 1. Description of the District

[Some data called for in these Criteria may not be
available.]{.underline}

[Include in the plan how the District will gather those data and have
them available for the next plan update.]{.underline}

Water Management Plans shall describe the District history, location and
facilities, size, terrain and soils, environment, climate, operating
rules and regulations, customer water delivery measurements, water rate
schedules and billing, and water shortage allocation policies. For data
not available during the preparation of this plan, the District shall
describe how the information will be obtained for the next Plan update.

# A. History

Give an historical overview of the District. Provide a timeline which
includes the formation of the District, original size, water supplies,
contract information with Reclamation and others, and changes in land
use. Describe changes in irrigated acreage, cropping patterns, and
evolving irrigation methods.

Date District formed: Original Size

### Size & Irrigated Acres {#size-irrigated-acres .unnumbered}

  ---------------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
                         size (sq. miles) population       irrigated acres
                                          served           

  Size at first USBR                                       
  contract                                                 

  Size in 1976                                             

  Size in 1986                                             

  Size in 1996                                             
  ---------------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------

### Water Supplies {#water-supplies .unnumbered}

  ------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------
  Water Source             1976 AF         1986 AF         1996 AF

  USBR Irrigation water                                    

  state project water                                      

  other imported water                                     

  local surface water                                      

  upslope drain water                                      

  District groundwater                                     

  private groundwater                                      
  (est.)                                                   

  transferred water                                        

  reclaimed water                                          

  other                                                    

  TOTAL                                                    
  ------------------------ --------------- --------------- ---------------

### Contract Information {#contract-information .unnumbered}

  --------------------- ----------- -------------------- ------------------
                        date        AF                   AF

  First USBR contract               AG                   Other

  Contract renewal                  AG                   Other

  1996 Information                  AG                   Other
  --------------------- ----------- -------------------- ------------------

### Provide the annual entitlement under each right and/or contract. {#provide-the-annual-entitlement-under-each-right-andor-contract. .unnumbered}

  ---------------- ----------- --------------- ---------------------------
  source           AFY         contract \#     contract restrictions

  USBR                                         

                                               

                                               

                                               

                                               
  ---------------- ----------- --------------- ---------------------------

### Describe anticipated land use changes (agricultural to municipal, etc.) {#describe-anticipated-land-use-changes-agricultural-to-municipal-etc. .unnumbered}

### Cropping Patterns {#cropping-patterns .unnumbered}

List crops with 5% or more of total acreage - Select from attached crop
list (Attachment C).

  --------------- ------- ----------------- ------- ---------------- -------
  1976            acres   1986              acres   1996             acres

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

  misc. ( \<5%)           misc. ( \<5%)             misc. ( \<5%)    

  TOTAL                   TOTAL                     TOTAL            

                                                                     
  --------------- ------- ----------------- ------- ---------------- -------

List the five major irrigation methods (by acreage) - Select from
attached list (Attachment C).

  --------------- ------- ----------------- ------- ---------------- -------
  1976            acres   1986              acres   1996             acres

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                     

  all other               all other                 all other        

  TOTAL                   TOTAL                     TOTAL            
  --------------- ------- ----------------- ------- ---------------- -------

List the acreage of vegetable-germination irrigation methods used in the
District

  ----------------------- ----------- ------------------------- ----------
  1986                    acres       1996                      acres

  sprinkler                           sprinkler                 

  cut length of run - 660             cut length of run - 660   
  feet                                feet                      

  cut length of run - 330             cut length of run - 330   
  feet                                feet                      

  gated pipe                          gated pipe                

  (?)                                 (?)                       

  TOTAL                               TOTAL                     
  ----------------------- ----------- ------------------------- ----------

# B. Location and Facilities

Describe the water conveyance/ delivery system within the District
service area (e.g., unlined canals, lined canals, pipelines, etc.),
storage facilities (e.g., regulating reservoirs, etc.). Describe spill
recovery systems, and whether the delivery system is on-demand (no
scheduling necessary), scheduled (i.e., order water 24 hours in
advance), rotation (farmer receives water every 10 days), or other.
Describe any restrictions on the District\'s water source(s) and
proposed changes that may be implemented in the next five years.

### Agricultural conveyance system {#agricultural-conveyance-system .unnumbered}

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
  miles unlined -   miles lined -     miles piped       miles - other
  canal             canal                               

                                                        
  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------

### Storage {#storage .unnumbered}

Describe the District\'s storage facilities (reservoirs, regulating
reservoirs, etc.), including capacity & location.

### Spill Recovery System {#spill-recovery-system .unnumbered}

Describe the District\'s spill recovery system.

### Delivery System Operation {#delivery-system-operation .unnumbered}

Describe whether the delivery system provides immediate, scheduled,
rotation, or other delivery method.

### Describe any restrictions on the District\'s water source(s). {#describe-any-restrictions-on-the-districts-water-sources. .unnumbered}

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  restriction             agency imposing         effect on District
                          restriction             operations

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

### Proposed changes or Additions to District Facilities and Operations for 1997-2002. {#proposed-changes-or-additions-to-district-facilities-and-operations-for-1997-2002. .unnumbered}

# C. Topography and Soils

Describe the topography of the District (e.g., hilly, flat, sloping to a
water course, etc.). Indicate the impact of topography on water
operations and management within the District. Describe major soil
classifications and corresponding acreage within the District\'s
boundaries. Describe any soil limitations that affect the use of water
(e.g., salinity or high water table, extremely sandy soils, low
infiltration rates, etc.).

### Describe the topography (e.g. hilly, flat, sloping to a water course) of the District. Discuss any impact of topography on District water management. {#describe-the-topography-e.g.-hilly-flat-sloping-to-a-water-course-of-the-district.-discuss-any-impact-of-topography-on-district-water-management. .unnumbered}

### Soils {#soils .unnumbered}

Provide District soil associations (contact NRCS for information).

  ----------------------- -------------- --------------------------------
  soil association        est. acres     effect on water operations and
                                         management

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         
  ----------------------- -------------- --------------------------------

Describe any limitations resulting from soil problems (e.g., salinity or
high water table, sandy soils, low infiltration rates, etc.).within the
District.

  ----------------------- -------------- --------------------------------
  soil problem            est. acres     effect on water operations and
                                         management

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         
  ----------------------- -------------- --------------------------------

# D. Climate

Describe the general climate of the District. Include average
precipitation, maximum and minimum temperatures, average wind velocity
and direction and frost free days. If, within the District, there are
known areas with significantly different microclimates, describe how
these affect water management decisions and operations.

Describe the general climate of the District (available from National
Weather Service, etc.).

For weather data, specify the period of record (30 years recommended)
and reference used.

  -------- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- --------
           Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr   May   Jun   Jul   Aug   Sep   Oct   Nov   Dec   Annual

  avg                                                                              
  precip                                                                           

  avg temp                                                                         

  max temp                                                                         

  min temp                                                                         
  -------- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- --------

> average wind velocity: average wind direction
>
> average annual frost free days:

Describe the impact of any microclimates on water management within the
District.

# E. Natural and Cultural Resources

Describe any known natural resources (e.g., wetlands, rivers, streams,
lakes, fisheries, threatened plant and animal communities, spawning
grounds, flyways, etc.) within the District boundaries. Indicate any
management of these resources in the past or present by the District.
Describe any known recreational and/or cultural resources within the
District.

### Natural Resources within the District. {#natural-resources-within-the-district. .unnumbered}

  ----------------------- ------------ ----------------------------------
  name                    est. acres   description

                                       

                                       

                                       

                                       
  ----------------------- ------------ ----------------------------------

Indicate any management of these resources in the past or present by the
District.

### Recreational and/or Cultural Resources {#recreational-andor-cultural-resources .unnumbered}

  ----------------------- ------------ ----------------------------------
  name                    est. acres   description

                                       

                                       

                                       

                                       
  ----------------------- ------------ ----------------------------------

# F. Operating Rules and Regulations

Describe or attach a copy of the District\'s operating rules and
regulations. Include information on water allocation policies, lead time
necessary for water orders and water shut-off, any policies regarding
return flows and drainage leaving the District, and policies related to
water transfers into or out of the District (farmer and District).

A copy of the District\'s operating rules & regulations will suffice if
they include the requested information.

Describe the District\'s water allocation policy.

Provide the official and actual lead times necessary for water orders
and shut-off.

Describe the District\'s return-flows and drainage policies.

Describe the District\'s policies on water transfers by the district and
it\'s customers.

# G. Water Measurement and Accounting Procedures

List the total number of connections/ turn-outs and the number currently
measured. List the types and numbers of measurement devices (e.g.,
meters, calibrated gates, weirs, etc.), level of accuracy, frequency of
calibration, and maintenance and reading schedule.).

### Agricultural Customers {#agricultural-customers .unnumbered}

total \# of customers total \# of measured customers

total \# of customer turnouts total \# of measured turnouts

Provide the number of each type of measurement device used by the
District and maintenance schedule

+------------+-------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Type       | N     | Accuracy  | Reading   | Ca        | Ma        |
|            | umber |           |           | libration | intenance |
|            |       | (pe       | (days)    |           |           |
|            |       | rcentage) |           | (months)  | (months)  |
+------------+-------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| orifices   |       |           |           |           |           |
+------------+-------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| propeller  |       |           |           |           |           |
| meters     |       |           |           |           |           |
+------------+-------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| weirs      |       |           |           |           |           |
+------------+-------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| flumes     |       |           |           |           |           |
+------------+-------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| venturi    |       |           |           |           |           |
| meters     |       |           |           |           |           |
+------------+-------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
|            |       |           |           |           |           |
+------------+-------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
|            |       |           |           |           |           |
+------------+-------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
|            |       |           |           |           |           |
+------------+-------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| TOTAL      |       |           |           |           |           |
+------------+-------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+

Describe the District\'s water-use data accounting procedures, including
how records are kept and archived, availability of water use data to
customers, and how many years of customer water use records are
available.

Describe the District\'s agriculture water charges (include per-acre
assessments, stand-by changes, quantity charges, etc.), and dollar
amounts. If water use is billed by quantity describe the rate structure
(e.g., declining, uniform or increasing block).

A copy of the District\'s operating rules and regulations will suffice
if they include: basis for water charges (e.g., by customer class, by
quantity, flat rate, etc.). Include the billing frequency (e.g.,
monthly, bimonthly, annually, etc.), bill format and a description of
the record management system

# H. Water Shortage Allocation Policies

Attach a copy of the District\'s water shortage policy. Describe how
reduced water supplies, including hardship water, are allocated.
Describe District policies that address wasteful use of water and
describe enforcement methods

Describe (or attach) District\'s water shortage policies that include
how reduced water supplies and hardship water are allocated.

Describe (or attach) District policies that address wasteful use of
water. Include information on enforcement methods.

Step 2. Inventory Water Resources

[Some data called for in these Criteria may not be
available.]{.underline}

[Include in the plan how the District will gather those data and have
them available for the next plan update.]{.underline}

Describe the District\'s surface water supply, ground water supply,
other water supplies, source water quality monitoring programs, water
uses within the District, drainage from the District, and a water
inventory. Provide this information for 1996.

# A. Surface Water Supply

Describe the acre-foot amounts delivered to the District by each of the
District\'s surface sources for the specified years. Describe any water
quality limitations or management concerns associated with the
identified water sources. Provide the amount of water received under
each right and/or contract for the last 10 years

Acre-foot amounts of surface water delivered to the District by each of
the District\'s sources

Complete Table 1, Page Tables - Page 1

Provide the amount of water received under each right and/or contract
for the last 10 years

Complete Table 8, Page Tables - Page 8

# B. Ground Water Supply

Describe the general characteristics of the groundwater basin(s) that
underlie the District. Provide a map locating District operated water
wells and managed groundwater recharge areas. If there is conjunctive
use of surface & ground water, describe. For managed groundwater basins,
attach a copy of management plan.

Describe any ground water basin(s) that underlie the District

  ----------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
  name                    size (sq. mi.)  usable capacity safe yield
                                          (AF)            (AFY)

                                                          

                                                          

                                                          

                                                          
  ----------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------

Provide a map locating District operated wells, and managed ground water
recharge areas

If there is conjunctive use of surface & ground water, describe it.

## For managed ground water basins, attach a copy of the management plan

# C. Other Water Supplies

Identify any long-term water supplies not described above (e.g.,
drainage from upstream Districts, reclaimed urban waste water, transfer
agreements with adjacent or other Districts, etc.).

Describe District long-term water supplies not described above.

+--------------------+--------+----------+---------------------------+
| Source             | Amount | Length   | Use                       |
|                    |        | of       |                           |
|                    | (AFY)  | contract |                           |
+--------------------+--------+----------+---------------------------+
|                    |        |          |                           |
+--------------------+--------+----------+---------------------------+
|                    |        |          |                           |
+--------------------+--------+----------+---------------------------+
| TOTAL              |        |          |                           |
+--------------------+--------+----------+---------------------------+

# D. Source Water Quality Monitoring Practices

Describe any surface water or ground water quality problems, and how the
quality problems limit the use of the water or affect customer use
decisions. If water quality problems exist, describe the water quality
testing program (frequency of measuring and analyses performed) and
which agencies conduct the water testing. Also describe the District\'s
role in the program

Describe any surface water or ground water quality problems, and how the
quality problems limit the use of the water or affect customer use
decisions

### Describe any water quality monitoring programs for surface water.  {#describe-any-water-quality-monitoring-programs-for-surface-water. .unnumbered}

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
  Analyses          Frequency range   Concentration     Average
  performed                           range             

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        
  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------

### Describe any water quality monitoring programs for ground water.  {#describe-any-water-quality-monitoring-programs-for-ground-water. .unnumbered}

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
  Analyses          Frequency range   Concentration     Average
  performed                           range             

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        
  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------

Identify which agencies conduct the water testing and describe the
District\'s role in program

# E. Water Uses within the District

## 1. Agricultural {#agricultural .unnumbered}

Describe the type and acreage of crops grown in the District; include
evapotranspiration rates, cultural practices and the leaching
requirement for each crop. List the types of irrigation systems used for
each crop

Provide information on crops grown in 1996 (cultivated on 5% or more of
1996 total irrigated acreage) Enter information on ETc (season),
leaching requirements, and cultural requirements in Table 5.

crop name:

[irrigation methods]{.underline} [acreage]{.underline}

crop name:

[irrigation methods]{.underline} [acreage]{.underline}

crop name:

[irrigation methods]{.underline} [acreage]{.underline}

crop name:

[irrigation methods]{.underline} [acreage]{.underline}

crop name:

[irrigation methods]{.underline} [acreage]{.underline}

crop name:

[irrigation methods]{.underline} [acreage]{.underline}

Summarize types of irrigation systems (methods) used in the district
(1996).

[irrigation methods]{.underline} [acreage]{.underline}

## ~~2. Municipal and Industrial:~~  {#municipal-and-industrial .unnumbered}

## 3. Ground Water Recharge {#ground-water-recharge .unnumbered}

List the quantity of water used for planned and incidental ground water
recharge, include the method of recharge.

Describe any District operated ground water recharge areas (as
identified in Step 2B).

  -------------------- --------------------- ---------------- ------------
  Recharge Area        Method of recharge    1991 recharge    1996 (AF)
                                             (AF)             

                                                              

                                                              

                                                              

                       TOTAL                                  
  -------------------- --------------------- ---------------- ------------

## 4. Transfers and Exchanges {#transfers-and-exchanges .unnumbered}

Describe the source and quantity of water that was transferred and/or
exchanged into or out of or within the District, and for what uses.
Describe any other water transactions, such as trades, wheeling, etc.

Transfers refer to water exchanges, sales or other agreements that
transfer or exchange water between water users, such as: 1) agriculture
to M & I, 2) M & I to agriculture, and 3) agriculture to agriculture.

For transfers within District, list agriculture to M & I and M & I to
agriculture transactions.

  ---------------- ---------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------
  from whom        to whom          1989 (AF)  1991 (AF)  1996 (AF)  Use

                                                                     

                                                                     

                   TOTAL                                             
  ---------------- ---------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------

For transfers into or out of the District, list all transactions.

  ---------------- ---------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------
  from whom        to whom          1989 (AF)  1991 (AF)  1996 (AF)  Use

                                                                     

                                                                     

                   TOTAL                                             
  ---------------- ---------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------

### Describe any trades, wheeling or other transactions. {#describe-any-trades-wheeling-or-other-transactions. .unnumbered}

## 5. Other {#other .unnumbered}

Describe any other uses of water.

  --------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------
  Other uses                                    1989 (AF)     1996 (AF)

                                                              

                                                              

  TOTAL                                                       
  --------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------

# F. Drainage from the District

Identify where surface and subsurface drainage goes (e.g., to beneficial
reuse within the service area, discharged to a river or other water
course, another District, saline sink, evaporation ponds, wildlife
refuge, etc.). If drainage leaves the District\'s service area and is
reused, identify the location and type of that reuse, if known. Describe
any water quality monitoring programs for surface or subsurface drainage
water (frequency of measuring and analyses performed). Identify any
constituents (e.g., selenium, pesticides, etc.) that limit reuse of the
drainage water. Describe any usage limitation resulting from the
drainage water quality.

District\'s included in the drainage problem area, as identified in A
Management Plan for Agricultural Subsurface Drainage and Related
Problems on the Westside San Joaquin Valley (September 1990), should
complete Attachment A.

Identify, to the extent possible, where surface and subsurface return
flows go.

If return flows leave the District\'s service area and are reused,
identify the location and type of that reuse, if known.

  ---------------------- ------------------------- ------------ ----------
  location of reuse      type of reuse             1991 (AF)    1996 (AF)

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                         TOTAL                                  
  ---------------------- ------------------------- ------------ ----------

Describe any drainage water quality testing program.

  ----------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------
  analyses          concentration      frequency range    average
  performed         range                                 

                                                          

                                                          

                                                          
  ----------------- ------------------ ------------------ ----------------

Describe the District\'s role in the drainage testing program.

Describe any usage limitation resulting from the drainage water quality

  -------------------- --------------------------------------------------
  constituent          usage limitation

                       

                       

                       
  -------------------- --------------------------------------------------

# G. Water Accounting (Inventory)

## Develop a water inventory for the District based on 1996. {#develop-a-water-inventory-for-the-district-based-on-1996. .unnumbered}

## 1. Quantify District Water Supplies {#quantify-district-water-supplies .unnumbered}

To complete this section enter the necessary data in the listed Tables.

a\. All surface water supplies, imported and originating within the
District, by month. Table 1

b\. Ground water extracted by the District, by month. Table 2

c\. Effective precipitation by month. Table 3

d\. Estimated ground water extracted by non-District parties (if records
are not available, provide an estimate and basis for estimation). Table
2

e\. Recycled water, by month. Table 3

f\. Other supplies, by month. Table 3

## 2. Quantify Water Used {#quantify-water-used .unnumbered}

To complete this section enter the necessary data in the listed Tables.

a\. Conveyance losses, include seepage, evaporation, and operational
spills. Table 4

b\. Consumptive use by riparian vegetation. Table 6

c\. Applied water, crop evapotranspiration, water used for leaching, and
water used for cultural practices (e.g., frost protection, soil
reclamation, etc.) Table 5

~~d. Municipal and industrial water use.~~

e\. Ground water recharge. Table 6

f\. Water exchanges and transfers. Table 6

g\. Estimated deep percolation within the District. Table 7

h\. Flows to perched water table or saline sink. Table 7

~~i. Total M&I waste water treated and discharged~~.

j\. Spill or drain water leaving the District. Table 6

k\. Other. Table 6

## 3. Overall Water Inventory: Compare total water supplies entering the District with total water leaving the District. (Table 6) {#overall-water-inventory-compare-total-water-supplies-entering-the-district-with-total-water-leaving-the-district.-table-6 .unnumbered}

Step 3. Best Management Practices for Agricultural Contractors

For the purposes of these Criteria, the plan needs to describe the
program that the District determines will best accomplish each BMP. The
success of some of the practices will depend on cooperative work with
other entities. There may be constraints to successful implementation of
planned programs. Monitoring and updating will allow the District to
modify planned programs that do not accomplish the practice as designed.

The forms for Step 3 are not designed to provide fill-in space for all
of the necessary information. The fill-in spaces provided are considered
essential \"starting\" information and the District\'s plan should
include appropriate additional information.

# A. Critical Best Management Practices for Agricultural Contractors

This section lists the BMPs that all Districts will implement or are
already implementing. Provide a description of the implementation plan
and include time schedules, budgets and monitoring plans. Districts may
spend time studying the most effective way to implement a BMP. If a BMP
is to be studied, please provide details and schedules of the study.

## 1. Measure, with a device that is rated to have a maximum error of plus or minus six percent, the volume of water delivered by the District to each customer {#measure-with-a-device-that-is-rated-to-have-a-maximum-error-of-plus-or-minus-six-percent-the-volume-of-water-delivered-by-the-district-to-each-customer .unnumbered}

total \# of unmeasured customer turnouts

number of measurement devices installed in 1996

number of measurement devices installed in 1997

number of measurement devices to be installed in 1998

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  types of measurement    accuracy                total to be installed
  devices to be installed                         

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

## 2. Adopt a water pricing structure for District water users based at least in part on quantity delivered {#adopt-a-water-pricing-structure-for-district-water-users-based-at-least-in-part-on-quantity-delivered .unnumbered}

If a water pricing structure based in part on quantity delivered is not
in place, describe the proposed or newly adopted quantity based water
pricing structure and when it was or will be implemented.

## 3. Designate staff responsible for development and implementation of the water management plan. {#designate-staff-responsible-for-development-and-implementation-of-the-water-management-plan. .unnumbered}

Name Title

Address

Telephone Fax E-mail

## 4. Provide or support the availability of the following water management services for water users: {#provide-or-support-the-availability-of-the-following-water-management-services-for-water-users .unnumbered}

### a. On-farm irrigation and drainage system evaluations (e.g., Mobile Labs) {#a.-on-farm-irrigation-and-drainage-system-evaluations-e.g.-mobile-labs .unnumbered}

  ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------
  Total number of irrigated acres:                           

  Number of irrigated acres to be surveyed per year by       
  on-farm irrigation evaluations:                            

  Total number of farms:                                     

  Number of farms to be surveyed per year by on-farm         
  irrigation & drainage evaluations:                         
  ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------

Describe the extent to which District on-farm irrigation and drainage
system evaluation recommendations are implemented by growers.

### b. Normal year and real-time irrigation scheduling and crop ET information (e.g., CIMIS) {#b.-normal-year-and-real-time-irrigation-scheduling-and-crop-et-information-e.g.-cimis .unnumbered}

Describe the District\'s irrigation scheduling assistance program,
including methods of data dissemination, and list any cooperating
agencies.

### c. Surface, ground and drainage water quantity and quality data {#c.-surface-ground-and-drainage-water-quantity-and-quality-data .unnumbered}

Describe the District\'s surface, ground and drainage water quality
monitoring program, including methods of data dissemination, and list
any cooperating agencies.

### d. Educational programs and materials for farmers, staff, and public {#d.-educational-programs-and-materials-for-farmers-staff-and-public .unnumbered}

Describe the District proposed or supported educational programs and
their goals. Attach the materials used in these programs.

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  Program                 Co-funders              Goals

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  

                                                  
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

# B. Exemptible Best Management Practices for Agricultural Contractors

Each District shall develop a program to implement the following BMPs
unless the District demonstrates that the practice does not make sense
for the District to implement. Districts may spend time studying the
most effective way to implement a BMP or whether a BMP is appropriate
for a District. For appropriate BMPs, provide an implementation plan and
include time schedules, budgets and monitoring plans. If a BMP is to be
studied, provide details and schedules of the study. If a Districts
believes a BMP does not make sense, submit an exemption as detailed in
Step 5. See Attachment B for examples of circumstances under which
Exemptible BMPs may not be applicable to a District.

## 1. Distribution system lining/piping - line or pipe distributions systems to increase distribution system flexibility and capacity, decrease maintenance and reduce seepage {#distribution-system-liningpiping---line-or-pipe-distributions-systems-to-increase-distribution-system-flexibility-and-capacity-decrease-maintenance-and-reduce-seepage .unnumbered}

  -------------------------- ------------- ---------------- --------------
  canal/ditch (reach)        unlined/      \# of miles in   est. seepage
                             lined         reach            (AFY)

                                                            

                                                            

                                                            

                                                            

                                                            

                                                            

                                                            

                                                            

                                                            
  -------------------------- ------------- ---------------- --------------

## 2. Construct or line regulatory reservoirs - construct regulatory reservoirs to improve distribution system delivery flexibility.  {#construct-or-line-regulatory-reservoirs---construct-regulatory-reservoirs-to-improve-distribution-system-delivery-flexibility. .unnumbered}

  ----------------------------- ---------------------- -------------------
  reservoir name                annual spill in        est. spill recovery
                                section (AFY)          (AFY)

                                                       

                                                       

                                                       
  ----------------------------- ---------------------- -------------------

## 3. Distribution control - modify distribution facilities and controls to increase the reliability, consistency and flexibility of water deliveries {#distribution-control---modify-distribution-facilities-and-controls-to-increase-the-reliability-consistency-and-flexibility-of-water-deliveries .unnumbered}

Estimate annual operation spills. Identify locations for automated canal
structures and other distribution system improvements. Estimate annual
water savings (AFY) resulting from the evaluated projects.

## 4. Reuse systems - construct facilities to capture and reuse District operational spills {#reuse-systems---construct-facilities-to-capture-and-reuse-district-operational-spills .unnumbered}

  -------------------------------- ------------------- ------------------
  lateral                          annual spill (AFY)  est. spill
                                                       recovery (AFY)

                                                       

                                                       

                                                       

                                                       

                                                       

                                                       

                                                       
  -------------------------------- ------------------- ------------------

## 5. Incentive pricing - implement a pricing structure, such as tiered-block pricing, which promotes one or more of the following goals: a) encouraging more efficient water use at the farm level, b) supporting planned conjunctive use of groundwater, c) increasing groundwater recharge, d) reducing problem drainage, and e) improved management of environmental resources {#incentive-pricing---implement-a-pricing-structure-such-as-tiered-block-pricing-which-promotes-one-or-more-of-the-following-goals-a-encouraging-more-efficient-water-use-at-the-farm-level-b-supporting-planned-conjunctive-use-of-groundwater-c-increasing-groundwater-recharge-d-reducing-problem-drainage-and-e-improved-management-of-environmental-resources .unnumbered}

## 6. On-farm program incentives - facilitate and/or provide financial incentives and assistance for improved on-farm water management {#on-farm-program-incentives---facilitate-andor-provide-financial-incentives-and-assistance-for-improved-on-farm-water-management .unnumbered}

Identify District programs to facilitate and/or provide financial
incentives for improved on-farm water management. Include information on
the estimated amount of yearly loans.

## 7. Conjunctive use - increase planned conjunctive use of surface/groundwater within District {#conjunctive-use---increase-planned-conjunctive-use-of-surfacegroundwater-within-district .unnumbered}

Describe the potential for increased conjunctive use and identify
programs to achieve this potential.

## 8. Land management - facilitate alternative uses for lands with exceptionally high water duties, or whose irrigation contributes to significant problems {#land-management---facilitate-alternative-uses-for-lands-with-exceptionally-high-water-duties-or-whose-irrigation-contributes-to-significant-problems .unnumbered}

  ----------------------- ------------ -----------------------------------
  Drainage Characteristic acreage      potential alternate use

  High water table (\<5                
  feet)                                

  Poor drainage                        

  GW Se Concentration \>               
  50 ppb                               

  Poor productivity                    

                                       

                                       
  ----------------------- ------------ -----------------------------------

## 9. Pump efficiency evaluations - coordinate the evaluation of District and private pumps with local utilities, evaluating both energy and water efficiency {#pump-efficiency-evaluations---coordinate-the-evaluation-of-district-and-private-pumps-with-local-utilities-evaluating-both-energy-and-water-efficiency .unnumbered}

Describe the pump efficiency evaluation program and the role of the
District and participating local utilities in the program.

## 10. Operational practices and procedures - evaluate potential District, state and federal policy and institutional changes that could allow more flexibility in water delivery and carry-over storage. {#operational-practices-and-procedures---evaluate-potential-district-state-and-federal-policy-and-institutional-changes-that-could-allow-more-flexibility-in-water-delivery-and-carry-over-storage. .unnumbered}

Identify District policies that limit improved end-user water
management.

Describe actions the District can take to overcome these limitations.

~~Step 4. Best Management Practices for Municipal and Industrial
Contractors~~

Step 5. Exemption Process

Some BMPs are not appropriate or possible for some Districts to
implement. To document an exemption provide the basis, rationale, and
details for excluding a BMP; such documentation shall address, as
appropriate, cost-effectiveness, financial feasibility, and
environmental or legal constraints to BMP implementation.

BMP considered for exemption: Applicability (see Appendix B)

Proposed reason for exemption:

### cost-effectiveness {#cost-effectiveness .unnumbered}

Include or attach a benefit-cost analysis which demonstrates that the
costs to the District outweigh the benefits to the District over the
life of the measure. Perform the analysis by comparing the present value
of all benefits to the present value of all costs. Document the
projected/estimated benefits and costs and the methodology for analysis
(benefits and costs should be quantified to the extent possible).
Perform the analysis from the District perspective and include al least
the benefits and costs listed in the September 1996 Criteria for
Evaluating Water Management Plans

### financial feasibility {#financial-feasibility .unnumbered}

Document the following:

1.  The benefits and costs of the BMP to the District; and

2.  The District funding needed to implement the cost-effective BMPs;
    and

3.  A discussion regarding why the District cannot finance the BMP
    through rate adjustments, assessments, etc.; and

4.  A discussion of the District\'s reasonable efforts to secure funding
    from other entities which include, but are not limited to, lending
    institutions and bonding authorities and an explanation of why these
    entities would not provide funding; and

5.  The required amount of a grant or subsidy that would be needed to
    feasibly implement the BMP if financing or partnerships could not be
    obtained.

### environmental constraints {#environmental-constraints .unnumbered}

Document the critical environmental issues and known (qualitative and/or
quantitative) negative impacts of the BMP and an explanation of why
effective mitigation of these impacts is not possible. If mitigation of
the environmental impacts is possible, the practice must be implemented
unless it can be exempted by another exemption category. For example, if
the mitigation costs make the project economically infeasible, a
discussion of the mitigation plan and necessary mitigation costs should
be included as a part of the economic analysis.

### legal constraints {#legal-constraints .unnumbered}

Detail the following:

1.  A list of any known laws, regulations, court decisions, or other
    legal constraints that make it illegal for the District to implement
    the BMP; and

2.  A list of the steps that would be required to remove these
    constraints; and

3.  A description of what steps the District has taken to remove these
    constraints; and

4.  Documentation of efforts by the District to work with other entities
    that would have the legal authority to carry out the BMP within the
    District\'s service area.

Attachment A

#### Information required of Districts located in the drainage problem area

District\'s included in the drainage problem area, as identified in A
Management Plan for Agricultural Subsurface Drainage and Related
Problems on the Westside San Joaquin Valley (September 1990), are
listed, by sub-area, below. If future editions of the drainage report
revise the boundaries of the drainage problem area or other factors used
to determine which districts are in the drainage problem area,
Reclamation will revise Attachment A to conform with the current
drainage report.

1.  Reclamation districts in the Grasslands Subarea: Broadview WD,
    Central California ID, Del Puerto WD, Firebaugh Canal WD, Mercy
    Springs WD, Pacheco WD, Panoche WD, San Luis Canal Company, San Luis
    WD.

2.  Reclamation districts in the Westlands Subarea: James ID,
    Tranquillity ID and Westlands WD.

3.  Reclamation districts in the Tulare Subarea: Alpaugh ID, Atwell
    Island WD, Lower Tule River ID, and Pixley ID.

4.  Reclamation districts in the Kern Subarea: Alpaugh ID.

Districts listed above shall describe which recommendations prescribed
in A Management Plan for Agricultural Subsurface Drainage and Related
Problems on the Westside San Joaquin Valley (September 1990) have been
incorporated in their water conservation programs to improve conditions
in drainage problem areas. These recommendations include:

1.  Source Control

2.  Land Retirement

3.  Drainage Water Treatment

4.  Drainage Water Reuse

5.  Shallow Groundwater Pumping

6.  Evaporation Ponds

Provide a description and level of expenditure for each activity
designed to address the recommendations of the San Joaquin Valley
Drainage Program. Identify how implementation of the recommendations has
or will substantially reduce deep percolation on drainage problem lands.
Describe which recommendations have not been implemented and why.

Attachment B

#### Non-Applicability (N/A) of Exemptible BMPs

To establish that a BMP is not applicable to the District, the Plan
should explain the reasons why the BMP does not apply to the District.
This justification must be consistent with Step 1 of the Criteria
titled, \"Describe the District.\" Examples of non-applicability for
each exemptible BMP are listed below. This list is not all inclusive.

Step 3, B. Exemptible Best Management Practices for Agricultural
Contractors

1.  Distribution system lining/piping - NA could include: completely
    piped systems, unlined systems or sections of systems which are used
    as part of a planned conjunctive use program;

2.  Regulatory reservoirs - NA could include: completely piped systems
    which do not have delivery constraints;

3.  Distribution control - NA could include: completely piped systems
    which do not have delivery constraints;

4.  Reuse systems - NA could include: completely piped systems which do
    not have delivery constraints;

5.  Incentive pricing - None identified;

6.  On-farm program incentives - None identified;

7.  Conjunctive use - NA could include: districts which do not overlie a
    useable ground water basin and thus neither the district nor its
    customers pump or use ground water;

8.  Land management - NA could include: districts without irrigable
    lands that have exceptionally high water duties or whose irrigation
    does not contribute to significant problems;

9.  Crop & field - NA could include: districts where are least 50
    percent of the customers irrigate crops with non-district water;

10. Pump efficiency evaluations - NA could include: districts where
    neither the district nor its customers use ground water pumps, lift
    pumps, pressure pumps, filter pumps, etc.;

11. Operational practices and procedures - None identified.

Attachment C

##### Crop List

barley

corn - field

oats

rice

sorghum

wheat

other cereals

alfalfa

clover

irrigated pasture

other hay

silage

other forage

cotton

hops

safflower

sugar beats

soybeans

other field crops

asparagus

beans

broccoli

cabbage

carrots

cauliflower

celery

corn

cucumbers

garlic

greens

lettuce

melons

onions

peas

peppers

potatoes

squash

tomatoes

other vegetables

Sudan grass

Bermuda grass

other grasses

apples

apricots

avocados

berries (all kinds)

cherries

grapefruit

lemon / limes

oranges / tangerines

dates

grapes

olives

peaches

pears

prunes / plums

strawberries

other fruits

almonds

pecans

pistachios

walnuts

other nut trees

ornamental nursery

joboba

other

##### Irrigation Methods List

Level Basin, 1/4 mile

Level Basin, 1/8 mile

Graded, surface 1/2 miles

Graded, surface 1/4 miles

Graded, surface 1/8 mile

Sprinkler, center pivot

Sprinkler, linear move

Sprinkler, solid set

Sprinkler, hand move

Trickle, spray

Trickle, subsurface

Trickle, surface