INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS

CHARTERS APPENDIX

For the 

2017 ANNUAL WORK PLAN

PUBLIC DRAFT

CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT IMPROVEMENT ACT

Title XXXIV of public law 102-575
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HRP Program Management and Compliance 

Program Management and Environmental Compliance Requirements

Classification: Administration, Administration

Location: , Central Valley Wide

Funding Years: 2016 - 2017

Benefits Start Year: 2016

Priority: 1 - Program Priority Comments:

Partners: No Data.

Related Programs: No Data.

Authority 

Provision Percentage Comment

HRP (b)(1) 100.0%

Metrics 

Name Value Units Comment

Number of Section 106 

documents written

3 number 

of reports

Documents written for section 106 

Historic Preservation Act compliance

Number of NEPA 

documents written

5 number 

of reports

Documents written for NEPA 

compliance

Number of ESA 

documents written

5 number 

of reports

Documents written for section 7 ESA 

compliance

Number of reports 

submitted

10 number 

of reports

Progress, Draft, and Final project 

reports submitted for funded projects

Number of projects 

selected

5 number 

of actions

Projects selected for funding by the 

HRP

Number of Grant and 

Inter/Intraagency 

Agreements written

5 number 

of actions

Grant and Inter/Intraagency 

Agreements written

Funding Opportunity 

Announcement

1 number 

of actions

Funding Opportunity Announcement 

(FOA) posted on www.grants.gov

Priority Actions 16 number 

of actions

Number of Priority Actions written 

and posted in the FOA to benefit 

federally listed species and associated 

habitat

CVPIA Charters 3 number 

of actions

Number of draft and final CVPIA 

Charters written and posted

Deliverables 

Date Title

Sep. 2016 ESA documents
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Date Title

Sep. 2016 Section 106 documents

Sep. 2016 NEPA documents

Sep. 2017 Project Reports

Jan. 2016 New Projects List

Mar. 2016 Grant and Inter/intraagency Agreements 

Sep. 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement Posted

Apr. 2015 Priority Actions selected

Apr. 2015 Draft Charters written

Narrative 

BOR and FWS program management incorporates: interdisciplinary approach; competitive 

process for soliciting proposals; integration with the CVP Conservation Program; protection, 

restoration, and enhancement of federally listed species and habitats affected by the CVP; 

contribution to priority recovery actions; and funding based on established priorities. This is a 

requirement under the Biological Opinion for the CVPIA Program EIS. The standards to 

complete this requirement are described in the CVPIA Program Activities Report (CPAR). 

Program Managers are responsible for all aspects of program management including: obtaining 

annual priorities from FWS Field Office; soliciting for proposals on www.grants.gov; reviewing 

and ranking proposals; conducting site reviews; selecting projects to fund; writing grant and 

other agreements; providing oversight on all funded projects; completing ESA, NEPA, and 

NHPA section 106 compliance documents; and coordinating the grants Technical Team.

Data Management 

Information for this Charter, including all project files, will be permanently housed at BOR's 

Mid-Pacific Regional Office in Sacramento, and FWS's Pacific Southwest Regional Office in 

Sacramento. Additionally information may be found at the CVPCP/HRPs website at 

http://www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpcp/

Risks 

Risk Likelihood Impact

Availability of adequate funding 1 1

Cost Estimate 

Year Fund Total BOR FWS

2017 CVPRF $341,219 $97,333 $243,885

2018 CVPRF $341,219 $97,333 $243,885

2019 CVPRF $341,219 $97,333 $243,885

Total Cost: $1,023,656
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Activities and Resources 

Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

2017 

Environmental Compliance and Permitting - HRP Environmental Compliance

Labor $7,103 0.03 FWS CVPRF FWS-Funded Environmental Compliance for 

NEPA, ESA, and Section 106. A biologist 

from the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office 

would write the ESA and section 106 

compliance documents. Caroline Prose, HRP 

Program Manager, would write the NEPA 

compliance documents.

Labor $17,853 0.10 BOR CVPRF BOR-Funded environmental compliance for 

NEPA, ESA, and NHPA Section 106. Division 

of Environmental Affairs staff would write the 

NEPA compliance documents, the ESA 

compliance documents, and the Section 106 

documents.

Management - HRP Program Management

Labor $79,480 0.40 BOR CVPRF BOR Program Management Co-Lead Dan 

Strait

Labor $236,782 1.00 FWS CVPRF Program Management Co-Lead Caroline Prose

2018 

Environmental Compliance and Permitting - HRP Environmental Compliance

Labor $7,103 0.03 FWS CVPRF FWS-Funded Environmental Compliance for 

NEPA, ESA, and Section 106. A biologist 

from the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office 

would write the ESA and section 106 

compliance documents. Caroline Prose, HRP 

Program Manager, would write the NEPA 

compliance documents.

Labor $17,853 0.10 BOR CVPRF BOR-Funded environmental compliance for 

NEPA, ESA, and NHPA Section 106. Division 

of Environmental Affairs staff would write the 

NEPA compliance documents, the ESA 

compliance documents, and the Section 106 

documents.

Management - HRP Program Management

Labor $236,782 1.00 FWS CVPRF FWS Program Management Co-Lead Caroline 

Prose
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Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

Labor $79,480 0.40 BOR CVPRF BOR Program Management Co-Lead Dan 

Strait

2019 

Environmental Compliance and Permitting - HRP Environmental Compliance

Labor $7,103 0.03 FWS CVPRF FWS-Funded Environmental Compliance for 

NEPA, ESA, and Section 106. A biologist 

from the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office 

would write the ESA and section 106 

compliance documents. Caroline Prose, HRP 

Program Manager, would write the NEPA 

compliance documents. 

Labor $17,853 0.10 BOR CVPRF BOR-Funded environmental compliance for 

NEPA, ESA, and NHPA Section 106. Division 

of Environmental Affairs staff would write the 

NEPA compliance documents, the ESA 

compliance documents, and the Section 106 

documents.

Management - HRP Program Management

Labor $236,782 1.00 FWS CVPRF FWS Program Management Co-Lead Caroline 

Prose

Labor $79,480 0.40 BOR CVPRF BOR Program Management Co-Lead Dan 

Strait
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HRP Protection, Restoration, & Captive Propagation Projects 

Land Protection, Habitat Restoration, and Captive Propagation & Reintroduction Projects

Classification: Improvement, Habitat Acquisition

Location: , Central Valley Wide

Funding Years: 2016 - 2017

Benefits Start Year: 2016

Priority: 1 - Program Priority Comments:

Partners: No Data.

Related Programs: No Data.

Authority 

Provision Percentage Comment

HRP (b)(1) 100.0%

Metrics 

Name Value Units Comment

Number of acres of 

habitat protected

0 acres Acres protected through fee title 

acquisition and/or conservation 

easement actions

Number of acres of 

habitat restored

0 acres Acres restored through habitat 

restoration actions

Number of acres of 

habitat restored for 

SWRCB Decision 1641

0 acres Acres restored through habitat 

restoration actions for D-1641.

Number of acres of 

habitat protected for 

SWRCB Decision 1641

0 acres Acres protected through fee title 

acquisition and/or conservation 

easement actions for D-1641.

Number of Recovery 

actions implemented

0 number of 

actions

These actions will contribute 

towards recovery criteria goals.

Increases in population 

numbers from restoration 

activities

0 number of 

improvements

These actions will contribute 

towards recovery criteria goals.

Increases in various 

habitat types per acre

0 acres Improvements in quantity of 

habitat types per acre from 

habitat restoration activities.

Increases in population 

numbers from captive 

propagation activities

0 number of 

improvements

These actions will contribute 

towards recovery criteria goals.
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Deliverables 

Date Title

Sep. 2016 Protection actions completed

Sep. 2016 Restoration actions completed

Sep. 2016 Captive Propagation & Reintroduction actions completed

Narrative 

Funded projects for improvement activities will include Land Protection (i.e., fee title acquisition 

and conservation easements), Habitat Restoration, and Captive Propagation and Reintroduction. 

Projects will be selected in January of each year. At least 50% of funds will go towards Land 

Protection projects. 

Data Management 

Information for this Charter, including all project files, will be permanently housed at BOR's 

Mid-Pacific Regional Office in Sacramento, and FWS's Pacific Southwest Regional Office in 

Sacramento. Additionally information may be found at the CVPCP/HRPs website at 

http://www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpcp/

Risks 

Risk Likelihood Impact

Cannot predict content, quality, or quantity of proposals to be 

submitted

1 1

Availability of adequate funding 1 1

Cost Estimate 

Year Fund Total BOR FWS

2017 CVPRF $1,134,782 $652,666 $482,116

2018 CVPRF $1,134,782 $652,666 $482,116

2019 CVPRF $1,134,782 $652,666 $482,116

Total Cost: $3,404,346

Activities and Resources 

Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

2017 

Acquisition - HRP-Funded Land Protection Projects

Agreement $326,333 n/a BOR CVPRF BOR-Funded Land Protection Projects. 

Specific Projects will be selected in 

January 2017.
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Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

Agreement $241,058 n/a FWS CVPRF FWS-Funded Land Protection Projects. 

Specific projects will be selected in 

January 2017.

Implementation - HRP-Funded Captive Propagation & Reintroduction Projects

Agreement $120,529 n/a FWS CVPRF FWS-Funded Captive Propagation & 

Reintroduction Projects. Specific projects 

will be selected in January 2017.

Agreement $163,166 n/a BOR CVPRF BOR-Funded Captive Propagation & 

Reintroduction Projects. Specific projects 

will be selected in January 2017.

Implementation - HRP-Funded Habitat Restoration Projects

Agreement $163,167 n/a BOR CVPRF BOR-Funded Habitat Restoration 

Projects. Specific projects will be 

selected in January 2017.

Agreement $120,529 n/a FWS CVPRF FWS-Funded Habitat Restoration 

Projects. Specific projects will be 

selected in January 2017.

2018 

Acquisition - HRP-Funded Land Protection Projects

Agreement $241,058 n/a FWS CVPRF FWS-Funded Land Protection Projects. 

Specific projects will be selected in 

January 2018.

Agreement $326,333 n/a BOR CVPRF BOR-Funded Land Protection Projects. 

Specific projects will be selected in 

January 2018.

Implementation - HRP-Funded Habitat Restoration Projects

Agreement $163,167 n/a BOR CVPRF BOR-Funded Habitat Restoration 

Projects. Specific projects will be 

selected in January 2018.

Agreement $120,529 n/a FWS CVPRF FWS-Funded Habitat Restoration 

Projects. Specific projects will be 

selected in January 2018.

Implementation - HRP-Funded Captive Propagation & Reintroduction Projects

Agreement $163,166 n/a BOR CVPRF BOR-Funded Captive Propagation & 

Reintroduction Projects. Specific projects 

will be selected in January 2018.

Agreement $120,529 n/a FWS CVPRF FWS-Funded Captive Propagation & 

Reintroduction Projects. Specific projects 

will be selected in January 2018.
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Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

2019 

Acquisition - HRP-Funded Land Protection Projects

Agreement $326,333 n/a BOR CVPRF BOR-Funded Land Protection Projects. 

Specific projects will be selected in 

January 2019. 

Agreement $241,058 n/a FWS CVPRF FWS-Funded Land Protection Projects. 

Specific projects will be selected in 

January 2019.

Implementation - HRP-Funded Captive Propagation & Reintroduction Projects

Agreement $163,166 n/a BOR CVPRF BOR-Funded Captive Propagation & 

Reintroduction Projects. Specific projects 

will be selected in January 2019.

Agreement $120,529 n/a FWS CVPRF FWS-Funded Captive Propagation & 

Reintroduction Projects. Specific Projects 

will be selected in January 2019.

Implementation - HRP-Funded Habitat Restoration Projects

Agreement $163,167 n/a BOR CVPRF BOR-Funded Habitat Restoration 

Projects. Specific projects will be selected 

in January 2019.

Agreement $120,529 n/a FWS CVPRF FWS-Funded Habitat Restoration 

Projects. Specific projects will be 

selected in January 2019.
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FY17 CVPIA (g) Program Administration, Modeling Project Management, Technical 

Support, and Modeling 

To manage, coordinate, plan and implement the CVPIA (g) program

Classification: Administration, Administration

Location: 38°13'40.25'N, 121°29'39.06'W, Central Valley Project Improvement Act

Funding Years: 2016 - 2018

Benefits Start Year: 2016

Priority: 1 - 1 is program salary, 2 is highest priority restoration action,

3 is high priority that can wait a year

Partners: CDWR, FWS, CDFW

Related Programs: AFRP 

Authority 

Provision Percentage Comment

Modeling (g) 100.0%

Metrics 

No Data.

Deliverables 

Date Title

Aug. 2017 Annual Report for FY 2017

Aug. 2017 In house in-depth CalSim3 model skill development and model 

documentation

Aug. 2017 Annual Work Plan FY 2018

Aug. 2017 In house in-depth temperature model skill development and model 

documentation

Aug. 2017 Modeling Projects Management

Narrative 

Program Lead for Reclamation is responsible for administration of the program and

coordination of program activities, budget and work with Federal and State agencies. Coordinate 

with FWS co-lead to review agencies modeling needs, activities, modeling tools development for 

the 3406 (g) program. 

Administration of the program requires coordination among the partner and peer agencies like 

Reclamation, USFWS, CADWR, CAFWS etc.
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Data Management 

All files will be kept in MP-700 at Cottage Way Office, Sacramento. 

Risks 

Risk Likelihood Impact

Adverse Stakeholders 1 3

Insufficient Field Data 2 2

Cost Estimate 

Year Fund Total BOR FWS DWR

2016 CVPRF $531,529 $444,575 $86,953 $0

2016 SIK $972,911 $0 $0 $972,911

2017 CVPRF $368,073 $341,041 $27,032 $0

2017 SIK $793,332 $0 $0 $793,332

2018 SIK $991,802 $0 $0 $991,802

2018 CVPRF $600,000 $488,627 $111,372 $0

2018 WRR $30,788 $30,788 $0 $0

Total Cost: $4,288,434

Activities and Resources 

Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

2016 

Administration - Administration of the CVPIA (g) program that include model, development and 

project management and monitoring, coordinating, research, planning and analysis, data 

acquisition, project procurement possess, inter-agency coordination, reporting and public 

outreach. 

The labor rates are average not actual data because of administrative policies and personnel 

issues.

Labor $187,099 0.79 BOR CVPRF Program Manager, Project Manager for 

the modeling projects and ProgramLead for Reclamation, coordinating 

program activities within all agencies as 

well as reviewing and the development 
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Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

of water operations, ecosystem and 

fishery modeling tools.

Labor $20,274 0.09 FWS CVPRF Coordinate fish model development and 

implementation

Labor $21,955 0.09 BOR CVPRF Develop, update and implement 

modeling works related to CalLite GUI.

Labor $21,955 0.09 BOR CVPRF Development, update and 

implementation of water quality and 

CalLite models

Labor $24,394 0.10 BOR CVPRF Supervisory Support: Oversee the 

modeling activities of Reclamation

Labor $121,970 0.50 BOR CVPRF In-Depth Temperature Modeler: 

Modeler responsible for in-depth model 

code modification and documentation 

of HEC-5Q and other temperature 

model that can be linked to Salmon Life 

Cycle model.

Labor $21,955 0.09 BOR CVPRF Modeler - CalSim3.0 coordination and 

using temperature model for CalSim.

Labor $46,405 0.20 FWS CVPRF Co-Lead for USFWS, coordinating 

program activities within the service as 

well as reviewing and the development 

of water operations and fishery 

modeling tools.

Labor $12,197 0.05 BOR CVPRF Modeler responsible for in-depth model 

code modification and documentation 

of CalSim3 and fisheries life cycle 

models.

Direct 

Contribution

$11,098 n/a BOR CVPRF Membership and participation in 

California Water and Environmental 

Modeling Forum (CWEMF) and other 

professional organizations, attend 

workshops etc., prepare publications 

and provide support for model 

application to stakeholders.

In-Kind 

Labor

$282,375 n/a DWR SIK C2VSIM Model Development & 

Application ///

Fund Source: State Water Project 

Funds

In-Kind 

Labor

$205,361 n/a DWR SIK

CalSim II Model Update & Application
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Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

/// Source: State Water Project Funds

In-Kind 

Labor

$248,518 n/a DWR SIK CalSim 3.0 Model Development & 

Application ////

Source: State Water Project Funds

In-Kind 

Labor

$154,101 n/a DWR SIK CalLite Model Development & 

Application ///

Source: State Water Project Funds

In-Kind 

Labor

$82,556 n/a DWR SIK Development & Application of ANN 

Model ///

Source: State Water Project Funds

Labor $20,274 0.09 FWS CVPRF Develop and review of water 

temperature model

Labor $21,955 0.09 BOR CVPRF Modeling of CalSim3.0 and CalSim II

2017 

Administration - Administration of the CVPIA (g) program that include model, development and 

project management and monitoring, coordinating, research, planning and analysis, data 

acquisition, project procurement possess, inter-agency coordination, reporting and public 

outreach. 

The labor rates are average not actual data because of administrative policies and personnel 

issues.

Labor $11,842 0.05 BOR CVPRF Development, update and 

implementation of water quality and 

CalLite models. 

Labor $2,253 0.01 FWS CVPRF Coordinate fish model development and 

implementation. 

Labor $2,253 0.01 FWS CVPRF Develop and review of water 

temperature model. 

Labor $11,842 0.05 BOR CVPRF Modeler responsible for in-depth model 

code modification and documentation 

of CalSim3 and other water operation 

model. 

Labor $71,050 0.30 BOR CVPRF Modeler responsible for in-depth model 

code modification and documentation 

of HEC-5Q and other temperature

models.
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Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

Labor $11,842 0.05 BOR CVPRF CalSim and Temperature Modeler. 

Labor $2,368 0.01 BOR CVPRF Ground water and CalSim Modeler. 

Labor $11,842 0.05 BOR CVPRF Develop, update and implement 

modeling works related to CalLite GUI. 

Labor $16,578 0.07 BOR CVPRF Oversee the modeling activities of 

Reclamation. (JK)

Labor $22,527 0.10 FWS CVPRF Co-Lead for USFWS, coordinating 

program activities within the service as 

well as reviewing and the development 

of water operations and fishery 

modeling tools. (DH)

Labor $201,309 0.85 BOR CVPRF Program lead for Reclamation, 

coordinating program activities within 

all agencies as well as reviewing and 

the development of water operations, 

ecosystem and fishery modeling tools. 

(JA)

In-Kind 

Labor

$162,973 n/a DWR SIK CalLite Model Development & 

Application

In-Kind 

Labor

$277,747 n/a DWR SIK CalSim 3.0 Model Development & 

Application

In-Kind 

Labor

$179,609 n/a DWR SIK CalSim II Model Update & Application

In-Kind 

Labor

$173,003 n/a DWR SIK C2VSIM Model Development & 

Application

Labor $2,368 0.01 BOR CVPRF Modeling of Ground Water, Subsidence 

and Climate Change Effect. (KN)

2018 

Administration - Administration of the CVPIA (g) program that include model, development and 

project management and monitoring, coordinating, research, planning and analysis, data 

acquisition, project procurement possess, inter-agency coordination, reporting and public 

outreach. 

The labor rates are average not actual data because of administrative policies and personnel 

issues.

In-Kind 

Labor

$287,857 n/a DWR SIK C2VSIM Model Development & 

Application

Direct 

Contribution

$10,507 n/a BOR CVPRF Membership and participation in 

California Water and Environmental 
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Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

Modeling Forum (CWEMF) and other 

professional organizations, attend 

workshops etc., prepare publications 

and provide support for model 

application to stakeholders.

In-Kind 

Labor

$253,344 n/a DWR SIK CalSim 3.0 Model Development & 

Application

Labor $157,093 0.68 DWR SIK CalLite Model Development & 

Application

In-Kind 

Labor

$84,158 n/a DWR SIK Development & Application of ANN 

Model

Labor $197,591 0.81 BOR CVPRF Program lead for Reclamation, 

coordinating program activities within 

all agencies as well as reviewing and 

the development of water operations, 

ecosystem and fishery modeling tools.

Labor $46,405 0.20 FWS CVPRF Co-Lead for USFWS, coordinating 

program activities within the service as 

well as reviewing and the development 

of water operations and fishery 

modeling tools.

Labor $30,788 0.10 BOR WRR Oversee the modeling activities of 

Reclamation.

Labor $24,394 0.10 BOR CVPRF Modeling of Ground Water, Subsidence 

and Climate Change Effect

Labor $48,788 0.20 BOR CVPRF Develop, update and implement 

modeling works related to CalLite GUI

Labor $24,394 0.10 BOR CVPRF Development, update and 

implementation of water quality and 

CalLite models

Labor $48,788 0.20 BOR CVPRF Updating and implementation of 

CalSim and CalLite.

Labor $30,163 0.13 FWS CVPRF Coordinate fish model development and 

implementation.

Labor $34,804 0.15 FWS CVPRF Develop and review of water 

temperature model

Labor $48,788 0.20 BOR CVPRF Modeler responsible for in-depth model 

code modification and documentation 

of CalSim3 and other water operation 

model.

Labor $85,379 0.35 BOR CVPRF Modeler responsible for in-depth model 

code modification and documentation 
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Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

of HEC-5Q and other temperature 

models.

In-Kind 

Labor

$209,349 n/a DWR SIK CalSim II Model Update & Application

 

FY17 CalLite GUI Project Extension & Modification 

CalSim and CalLite are open source and freely available water operations and screening models 

for the Central Valley region. It is currently being developed by both Reclamation and the 

California Department of Water Resources. 

HEC-5Q is a temperature model for the Central Valley region is currently being developed by 

Reclamation.

This project is to improve and maintain the models by adding new capabilities, incorporating the 

new regulations and water operations etc. and linking these models with the fisheries models.

This project is authorized by P.L. 3406(g).

Classification: Improvement, Water Operations

Location: , Central Valley Project Improvement Act

Funding Years: 2009 - 2025

Benefits Start Year: 2011

Priority: 3 - 1 is program salary, 2 is highest priority restoration action,

3 is high priority that can wait a year

Partners: FWS, CDFW, CDWR

Related Programs: AFRP 

Authority 

Provision Percentage Comment

Modeling (g) 100.0%

Metrics 

Name Value Units Comment

g: # of Eco Models developed 0 number of models complete

Deliverables 

Date Title

Aug. 2017 Modeling Technical Support
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Narrative 

The CalLite GUI can be used to support water planners’ and managers’ decisions, screen and 

analyze the long-term effects of various water operations on water quality, maximize the 

beneficial and diversified water uses, and restore the ecosystem in the Central Valley region.

In addition to the Reclamation, water users in the Central Valley region and public entities such 

as the: (1) San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority; (2) Westlands Water District; (3) 

Metropolitan Water Districts; (4) Contra Costa Water District; (5) Santa Clara Valley Water 

Agency; (6) California Department of Water Resources; (7) California Department of Fish and 

Game; and (8) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, etc. also use CalLite model for their planning and 

operations .

This project accomplishes GUI development activities required for the development, application, 

and adaptive management of CalLite model according to changes in the laws, climate, reservoir 

operations priorities, ecosystem hydrology, and water users’ demands and priorities.

This FY17 work is for model maintenance, adding of new capabilities of new dam operations 

etc. and refinement of model with recent data and operation rules and linking these models with 

fisheries models.

Data Management 

Information for the charter including relevant protocols for understanding the information, will 

be permanently housed at Mid-Pacific Regional Office MP-700 of Reclamation at 2800 Cottage 

Way, Sacramento CA 95618.

Risks 

Risk Likelihood Impact

Lack of Funding 1 3

Stake holders do not accept results from the model 1 2

Cost Estimate 

Year Fund Total BOR FWS Local

2016 CVPRF $25,000 $1,000 $0 $24,000

2017 CVPRF $50,562 $50,562 $0 $0

2018 CVPRF $25,000 $25,000 $0 $0

Total Cost: $100,562
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Activities and Resources 

Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

2016 

Implementation - CalSim contract and supporting works that will be performed by BOR Project 

Requisition. Local consultants will perform the work.

The labor rate showing is actually the total contract amount that is being expected to be 

funded by CVP RF.

Agreement $24,000 n/a Local CVPRF To update the CalSim model with new 

water operation rules, maintain the model 

and improve the logics.

Labor $1,000 1.00 BOR CVPRF To award and manage the contract. CalSim

contract and supporting works that will be 

performed by BOR Project Requisition. 

Local consultants will perform the work 

under a contract agreement.

2017 

Implementation - CalSim contract and supporting works that will be performed by BOR Project 

Requisition. Local consultants will perform the work.

The labor rate showing is actually the total contract amount that is being expected to be 

funded by CVP RF.

Agreement $49,000 n/a BOR CVPRF To QA QC of the CalLite GUI and extend 

the project performance period by 1 year.

Labor $1,562 1.00 BOR CVPRF To award and manage the contract

2018 

Implementation - CalSim contract and supporting works that will be performed by BOR Project 

Requisition. Local consultants will perform the work.

The labor rate showing is actually the total contract amount that is being expected to be 

funded by CVP RF.

Agreement $24,000 n/a BOR CVPRF To update the CalSim model with new 

water operation rules, maintain the model 

and improve the logics.

Labor $1,000 1.00 BOR CVPRF To award and manage the contract

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FY17 CalSim Solver License 

CalSim and CalLite are open source and freely available water operations and screening models 

for the Central Valley region. It is currently being developed by both Reclamation and the 

California Department of Water Resources. 

HEC-5Q is a temperature model for the Central Valley region is currently being developed by 

Reclamation.

This project is to improve and maintain the models by adding new capabilities, incorporating the 

new regulations and water operations etc.

This project is authorized by P.L. 3406(g).

Classification: Improvement, Water Operations

Location: , Central Valley Project Improvement Act

Funding Years: 2016 - 2018

Benefits Start Year: 2016

Priority: 3 - 1 is program salary, 2 is highest priority restoration action,

3 is high priority that can wait a year

Partners: CDFW, CDWR, FWS

Related Programs: AFRP 

Authority 

Provision Percentage Comment

Modeling (g) 100.0%

Metrics 

Name Value Units Comment

g: # of Eco Models developed 0 number of models complete

Deliverables 

Date Title

Aug. 2017 Modeling Technical Support

Narrative 

The CalSim, and CalLite model can be used to support water planners’ and managers’ decisions, 

screen and analyze the long-term effects of various water operations on water 

quality, maximize the beneficial and diversified water uses, and restore the ecosystem in the 

Central Valley region.
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In addition to the Reclamation, water users in the Central Valley region and public entities such 

as the: (1) San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority; (2) Westlands Water District; (3) 

Metropolitan Water Districts; (4) Contra Costa Water District; (5) Santa Clara Valley Water 

Agency; (6) California Department of Water Resources; (7) California Department of Fish and 

Game; and (8) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, etc. also use these models for their planning and 

operations .

This project is to pay the CalSim solver license.

Data Management 

Information for the charter including relevant protocols for understanding the information, will 

be permanently housed at Mid-Pacific Regional Office MP-700 of Reclamation at 2800 Cottage 

Way, Sacramento CA 95618.

Risks 

Risk Likelihood Impact

Lack of Funding 1 3

Stake holders do not accept results from the model 1 2

Cost Estimate 

Year Fund Total BOR FWS Local

2016 CVPRF $25,000 $1,000 $0 $24,000

2017 CVPRF $20,085 $20,085 $0 $0

2018 CVPRF $25,000 $25,000 $0 $0

Total Cost: $70,085

Activities and Resources 

Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

2016 

Implementation - CalSim contract and supporting works that will be performed by BOR Project 

Requisition. Local consultants will perform the work.

The labor rate showing is actually the total contract amount that is being expected to be 

funded by CVP RF.

Agreement $24,000 n/a Local CVPRF To update the CalSim model with new 

water operation rules, maintain the model 

and improve the logics.
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Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

Labor $1,000 1.00 BOR CVPRF To award and manage the contract. CalSim 

contract and supporting works that will be 

performed by BOR Project Requisition. 

Local consultants will perform the work 

under a contract agreement.

2017 

Implementation - CalSim contract and supporting works that will be performed by BOR Project 

Requisition. Local consultants will perform the work.

The labor rate showing is actually the total contract amount that is being expected to be 

funded by CVP RF.

Agreement $19,085 n/a BOR CVPRF To pay for the license

Labor $1,000 1.00 BOR CVPRF To award and manage the contract

2018 

Implementation - CalSim contract and supporting works that will be performed by BOR Project 

Requisition. Local consultants will perform the work.

The labor rate showing is actually the total contract amount that is being expected to be 

funded by CVP RF.

Agreement $24,000 n/a BOR CVPRF To update the CalSim model with new 

water operation rules, maintain the model 

and improve the logics.

Labor $1,000 1.00 BOR CVPRF To award and manage the contract

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FY17 CalSim, CalLite Temperature Modeling Support 

CalSim and CalLite are open source and freely available water operations and screening models 

for the Central Valley region. It is currently being developed by both Reclamation and the 

California Department of Water Resources. 

HEC-5Q is a temperature model for the Central Valley region is currently being developed by 

Reclamation.

This project is to improve and maintain the models by adding new capabilities, incorporating the 

new regulations and water operations etc.

This project is authorized by P.L. 3406(g).

Classification: Improvement, Water Operations

Location: 38°13'40.25'N, 121°29'39.06'W, Central Valley Project Improvement Act

Funding Years: 2016 - 2018

Benefits Start Year: 2016

Priority: 3 - 1 is program salary, 2 is highest priority restoration action,

3 is high priority that can wait a year

Partners: CDFW, CDWR, FWS

Related Programs: AFRP 

Authority 

Provision Percentage Comment

Modeling (g) 100.0%

Metrics 

Name Value Units Comment

g: # of Eco Models developed 0 number of models complete

Deliverables 

Date Title

Aug. 2017 Modeling Technical Support

Narrative 

The CalSim, CalLite and HEC-5Q model can be used to support water planners’ and managers’ 

decisions, screen and analyze the long-term effects of various water operations on water 

quality, maximize the beneficial and diversified water uses, and restore the ecosystem in the

Central Valley region.
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In addition to the Reclamation, water users in the Central Valley region and public entities such 

as the: (1) San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority; (2) Westlands Water District; (3) 

Metropolitan Water Districts; (4) Contra Costa Water District; (5) Santa Clara Valley Water 

Agency; (6) California Department of Water Resources; (7) California Department of Fish and 

Game; and (8) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, etc. also use these models for their planning and 

operations .

This project accomplishes modeling activities required for the development, application, and 

adaptive management of these model according to changes in the laws, climate, reservoir 

operations priorities, ecosystem hydrology, and water users’ demands and priorities.

This FY17 work is for model maintenance, adding of new capabilities of new dam operations 

etc. and refinement of model with recent data and operation rules.

Data Management 

Information for the charter including relevant protocols for understanding the information, will 

be permanently housed at Mid-Pacific Regional Office MP-700 of Reclamation at 2800 Cottage 

Way, Sacramento CA 95618.

Risks 

Risk Likelihood Impact

Lack of Funding 1 3

Stake holders do not accept results from the model 1 2

Cost Estimate 

Year Fund Total BOR FWS Local

2016 CVPRF $25,000 $1,000 $0 $24,000

2017 CVPRF $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0

2018 CVPRF $25,000 $25,000 $0 $0

Total Cost: $100,000
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Activities and Resources 

Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

2016 

Implementation - CalSim contract and supporting works that will be performed by BOR Project 

Requisition. Local consultants will perform the work.

The labor rate showing is actually the total contract amount that is being expected to be 

funded by CVP RF.

Agreement $24,000 n/a Local CVPRF To update the CalSim model with new 

water operation rules, maintain the model 

and improve the logics.

Labor $1,000 1.00 BOR CVPRF To award and manage the contract. CalSim

contract and supporting works that will be 

performed by BOR Project Requisition. 

Local consultants will perform the work 

under a contract agreement.

2017 

Implementation - CalSim contract and supporting works that will be performed by BOR Project 

Requisition. Local consultants will perform the work.

The labor rate showing is actually the total contract amount that is being expected to be 

funded by CVP RF.

Agreement $49,000 n/a BOR CVPRF To update the models with new water 

operation rules, maintain the model and 

improve the logics.

Labor $1,000 1.00 BOR CVPRF To award and manage the contract

2018 

Implementation - CalSim contract and supporting works that will be performed by BOR Project 

Requisition. Local consultants will perform the work.

The labor rate showing is actually the total contract amount that is being expected to be 

funded by CVP RF.

Agreement $24,000 n/a BOR CVPRF To update the CalSim model with new 

water operation rules, maintain the model 

and improve the logics.

Labor $1,000 1.00 BOR CVPRF To award and manage the contract

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FY17 CalSim, Fisheries, Temperature Modelling Support 

CalSim and CalLite are open source and freely available water operations and screening models 

for the Central Valley region. It is currently being developed by both Reclamation and the 

California Department of Water Resources. 

HEC-5Q is a temperature model for the Central Valley region is currently being developed by 

Reclamation.

This project is to improve and maintain the models by adding new capabilities, incorporating the 

new regulations and water operations etc. and linking these models with the fisheries models.

This project is authorized by P.L. 3406(g).

Classification: Improvement, Water Operations

Location: , Central Valley Project Improvement Act

Funding Years: 2016 - 2018

Benefits Start Year: 2016

Priority: 3 - 1 is program salary, 2 is highest priority restoration action,

3 is high priority that can wait a year

Partners: FWS, CDFW, CDWR

Related Programs: AFRP 

Authority 

Provision Percentage Comment

Modeling (g) 100.0%

Metrics 

Name Value Units Comment

g: # of Eco Models developed 0 number of models complete

Deliverables 

Date Title

Aug. 2017 Modeling Technical Support

Narrative 

The CalSim, CalLite and HEC-5Q model can be used to support water planners’ and managers’ 

decisions, screen and analyze the long-term effects of various water operations on water 

quality, maximize the beneficial and diversified water uses, and restore the ecosystem in the

Central Valley region.
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In addition to the Reclamation, water users in the Central Valley region and public entities such 

as the: (1) San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority; (2) Westlands Water District; (3) 

Metropolitan Water Districts; (4) Contra Costa Water District; (5) Santa Clara Valley Water 

Agency; (6) California Department of Water Resources; (7) California Department of Fish and 

Game; and (8) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, etc. also use these models for their planning and 

operations .

This project accomplishes modeling activities required for the development, application, and 

adaptive management of these model according to changes in the laws, climate, reservoir 

operations priorities, ecosystem hydrology, and water users’ demands and priorities.

This FY17 work is for model maintenance, adding of new capabilities of new dam operations 

etc. and refinement of model with recent data and operation rules and linking these models with 

fisheries models.

Data Management 

Information for the charter including relevant protocols for understanding the information, will 

be permanently housed at Mid-Pacific Regional Office MP-700 of Reclamation at 2800 Cottage 

Way, Sacramento CA 95618.

Risks 

Risk Likelihood Impact

Lack of Funding 1 3

Stake holders do not accept results from the model 1 2

Cost Estimate 

Year Fund Total BOR FWS Local

2016 CVPRF $25,000 $1,000 $0 $24,000

2017 CVPRF $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0

2018 CVPRF $25,000 $25,000 $0 $0

Total Cost: $100,000
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Activities and Resources 

Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

2016 

Implementation - CalSim contract and supporting works that will be performed by BOR Project 

Requisition. Local consultants will perform the work.

The labor rate showing is actually the total contract amount that is being expected to be 

funded by CVP RF.

Agreement $24,000 n/a Local CVPRF To update the CalSim model with new 

water operation rules, maintain the model 

and improve the logics.

Labor $1,000 1.00 BOR CVPRF To award and manage the contract. CalSim

contract and supporting works that will be 

performed by BOR Project Requisition. 

Local consultants will perform the work 

under a contract agreement.

2017 

Implementation - CalSim contract and supporting works that will be performed by BOR Project 

Requisition. Local consultants will perform the work.

The labor rate showing is actually the total contract amount that is being expected to be 

funded by CVP RF.

Agreement $49,000 n/a BOR CVPRF To update the models with new water 

operation rules, maintain the model and 

improve the logics.

Labor $1,000 1.00 BOR CVPRF To award and manage the contract

2018 

Implementation - CalSim contract and supporting works that will be performed by BOR Project 

Requisition. Local consultants will perform the work.

The labor rate showing is actually the total contract amount that is being expected to be 

funded by CVP RF.

Agreement $24,000 n/a BOR CVPRF To update the CalSim model with new 

water operation rules, maintain the model 

and improve the logics.

Labor $1,000 1.00 BOR CVPRF To award and manage the contract

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SJRRP - Mendota Pool Bypass and Reach 2B Project 

Construction of Mendota Pool Bypass for flow routing and fish passage

Classification: Improvement, Habitat Restoration

Location: , San Joaquin Upper Mainstem

Funding Years: 2014 - 2018

Benefits Start Year: 2015

Priority: 1 - All CVPIA funds will be applied to this project. Additional funding 

will come from other sources.

Partners: No Data.

Related Programs: No Data.

Authority 

Provision Percentage Comment

SJRRP (PL111-11) 100.0%

Metrics 

No Data.

Deliverables 

No Data.

Narrative 

Begin activities related to the construction of the Mendota Pool Bypass to ensure flow 

conveyance of 4,500 cubic feet per second from river Reach 2B downstream to river Reach 3 

and allow fish passage downstream. Project location is on San Joaquin River from RM 216 to 

RM 203. Total project cost is $174 million.

Data Management 

Data will be retained by the San Joaquin River Restoration Program office in Mid-Pacific 

Region.

Risks 

No Data.

Cost Estimate 

Year Fund Total BOR FWS

2017 CVPRF $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $0

Total Cost: $2,000,000
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Activities and Resources 

Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

2017 

Construction - Land acquisition. Purchase of 2 properties in the bypass to allow for 

construction actions to begin.

Agreement $2,000,000 n/a BOR CVPRF Restoration Fund contribution towards a 

construction contract.
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CVP Restoration Fund TRRP Channel Restoration Projects 

Implementation of three restoration projects (Sheridan Creek, Lower Dutch Creek and Deep 

Gulch) using CVPIA funding.

Classification: Improvement, Habitat Restoration

Location: , Central Valley Project Improvement Act

Funding Years: 2016 - 2017

Benefits Start Year: 2017

Priority: 1 - Please see TRRP Office outreach materials.

Partners: No Data.

Related Programs: No Data.

Authority 

Provision Percentage Comment

TRRP (b)(1) 100.0%

Metrics 

Name Value Units Comment

Side Channel Complex 0 miles

Functional Riparian Floodplain 0 acres

Large Wood Jam Habitat Structures 60 N/A

Native Riparian Planting 3 acres

Deliverables 

No Data.

Narrative 

The proposed project includes specific activities within the Sheridan site environmental study 

limit (ESL).The activities proposed include: reducing riparian encroachment; large woody debris 

(LWD) placement; physical alteration of alluvial features (e.g., floodplains and side channels); 

construction of large wood hydraulic and habitat structures; and removal/replacement of riparian 

and upland vegetation at strategic locations. Lowering of the flood plain will improve riparian 

habitat. A revegetation plan of native riparian and wetland vegetation (woody and herbaceous 

species) will be used to incorporate broadcast seeding and pole cuttings and may include 

container planting. Management of upland mixed conifer habitats, to mimic historic conditions is 

also planned.

The Trinity River channel rehabilitation project at Lower Dutch Creek is located 26.6 miles 

downstream of Lewiston Dam near Junction City, CA. The 54.6 acre project site is located on 

National Forest Service lands. The project will create complex salmon and steelhead habitat, 

enhance natural river processes for the benefit of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife, and provide 

conditions suitable for reestablishing native riparian vegetation. Construction project features 
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include a 2.2 acre wetland pond complex directly connected to the mainstem Trinity River, 1,000 

foot long side channel complex, terrace lowering to create 0.4 acres functional riparian 

floodplains, approximately 60 constructed large wood jam habitat structures and 3 acres of native 

riparian planting.

The Deep Gulch rehabilitation site lies within the upper Junction City valley. A primary 

rehabilitation objective in this reach is to re-establish a functioning topographically-complex 

floodplain while also increasing in-channel habitat diversity. The Deep Gulch rehabilitation site 

can be divided into three main sections, each of which is composed of a pool-riffle unit. The 

more downstream riffle provides an opportunity to expand the channel around a constructed midchannel bar, thereby increasing channel and hydraulic complexity and removing a portion of the 

confining terrace. Excavation of the adjacent overbank area converts more terrace into a low 

floodplain that aquatic species can access at relatively frequent flow levels. A second pool-riffle 

unit spans a long run with planar bed topography and little habitat value. The design seeks to 

increase complexity and habitat value in this section with a base-flow side channel on river left 

and a large wood jam on river right that will produce both scour and deposition. Rearing habitat 

will be further enhanced by the placement of large woody debris along both banks. The final 

pool-riffle unit in the site begins with a relatively deep hole that tails out gradually into a very 

long planar run. A series of wood jams will be installed in this part of the site to increase bed 

topography and create eddies, and rearing habitat will be further enhanced by the placement of 

large woody debris along the right bank. Modeling indicates that the design will increase optimal 

habitat for fry and presmolt by up to an order of magnitude from existing conditions over a wide 

range of flows. Gains in total habitat are projected to increase by a factor of up to about 3 and are 

expected to increase over time with the re-establishment of riparian vegetation on the newly 

constructed floodplains and channel margins. The area available for natural riparian recruitment 

is expected to increase by about 440%. 

Data Management 

Information will retained in the TRRP Office.

Risks 

No Data.

Cost Estimate 

Year Fund Total BOR FWS

2017 CVPRF $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $0

Total Cost: $1,500,000
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Activities and Resources 

Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

2017 

Implementation - Construction of channel restoration actions.

Placeholder $1,500,000 n/a BOR CVPRF Environmental site study and 

construction.

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WRR Fund TRRP Monitoring Actions 

Tracking of salmon returns to the Trinity River.

Classification: Performance Monitoring, Performance Monitoring

Location: , Central Valley Project Improvement Act

Funding Years: 2016 - 2017

Benefits Start Year: 2017

Priority: 1 - Please see TRRP Office outreach materials.

Partners: No Data.

Related Programs: No Data.

Authority 

Provision Percentage Comment

TRRP (b)(1) 100.0%

Metrics 

No Data.

Deliverables 

No Data.

Narrative 

The Trinity River Restoration Program will be implementing various monitoring efforts to be 

able to track Salmon returns. Some of these monitoring efforts include: Flow-Habitat 

relationship from North Fork Trinity to Weitchpec, monitor Smolt out-migrant numbers and 

timing, monitor Redd distribution and abundance and Chinook Run-Size Estimation.

Data Management 

Information will retained in the TRRP Office.

Risks 

No Data.

Cost Estimate 

Year Fund Total BOR FWS

2017 WRR $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $0

Total Cost: $4,000,000
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Activities and Resources 

Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

2017 

Monitoring - Implementing various monitoring efforts.

Placeholder $4,000,000 n/a BOR WRR Various monitoring activities.
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WRR Funding of ROD Flows 

Implementing the Record of Decision for the TRRP including flows, gravel, monitoring, and 

watershed work.

Classification: Improvement, Water Operations

Location: , Central Valley Project Improvement Act

Funding Years: 2016 - 2017

Benefits Start Year: 2017

Priority: 1 - Please see TRRP Office outreach materials.

Partners: No Data.

Related Programs: No Data.

Authority 

Provision Percentage Comment

TRRP (b)(23) 100.0%

Metrics 

No Data.

Deliverables 

No Data.

Narrative 

The Trinity River Restoration Program Funds a variety of different activities through this effort. 

Some of the activities include but are not limited to: Flow scheduling, gravel augmentation, 

coarse sediment processing, gravel and sediment monitoring and watershed work. For more 

information please visit the program’s website at trrp.net.

Data Management 

Information will retained in the TRRP Office.

Risks 

No Data.

Cost Estimate 

Year Fund Total BOR FWS

2017 WRR $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $0

Total Cost: $7,000,000
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Activities and Resources 

Type Total FTE Agency Fund Description

2017 

Implementation - ROD Efforts

Placeholder $7,000,000 n/a BOR WRR Various activities related to the ROD.