Aquifer recharge from the 1969 and 1978 floods in the mojave river basin, california. Overview of the mojave water groundwater and the mojave and colorado rivers are the primary water sources for the mojave deserts plants and animals, and for the booming populations of desert cities. North american datum of 1983 location of subbasins and management subareas in mojave river and morongo groundwater basins. Appendices a h zipped folder 2010 urban water management plan the uwmp evaluates trends in population, water use, and water supplies within the mwa service area for a 25year planning period through the year 2035. Regional water table 1996 and water level changes in the mojave river, morongo, and fort irwin ground water basins, san bernardino county, california. Groundwater quality in the mojave area, california usgs. Geological survey waterresources investigations report 974160, 34 p.
It is a longterm resource plan to ensure an adequate water supply is. It is a longterm resource plan to ensure an adequate water supply is available to meet future demands. Mojave water agency interim general manager kathy cortner has served mwa for the past 12 years, most recently as assistant general manager and as chief financial officer. Central coast water authority and mojave water agency 2019 short term water exchange program document type noe notice of exemption. Increased human use of the desert is the direct cause of the majority of resource issues.
Environmental assessment for a proposal to convert 12. The mojave water agency agency is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to perform oncall maintenance and repair services for water systems on october 15, 2018 by 3. Mojave incorporates an efficient energy management systemthis is accomplished. Regional water table 1998 and ground water level changes in the mojave river and the morongo ground water basins, san bernardino county, california. Abstract lithologic and groundwater data were collected at 85 monitoring sites constructed in the mojave water agency management area in san bernardino county, california, as part of a series. The pristine nature of the dunes and the beautiful spring display of unique dune plants.
Mojave trails national monument bureau of land management. Mojave groundwater study references usgs california water. The eis would fulfill a commitment the nps made in the abbreviated final general management plan gmp for the preserve, to study the. Cooperation is key to success in mojave trails national. The purpose of this swmp is to keep the mojave river clean to the maximum extent practicable mep using best management practices bmps. The mojave water agency mwa contracts with dwr for the delivery of swp water to san bernardino county. Geological survey water resources investigations report 974160, 34 p. Our mission is to manage the regions water resources for the common benefit to assure stability in the sustained use by the citizens we serve. Antelope valley east kern water agency 2005 urban water management plan. To view pdf documents, you must have the adobe acrobat reader free from adobe systems installed on your computer.
The agency encompasses approximately 4,872 square miles and. Guidance document tgd for water quality management plans wqmp is to provide direction to project proponents on the regulatory requirements applicable to a private or. Water supply in the mojave river groundwater basin, 1931. Mojave integrated regional water management plan preliminary draft mojave irwm plan objectives. Publiclytraded water company cadiz owns about 35,000 acres of property inside the mojave trails national monument, designated in february 2016 by former president barack. Oeste, este, alto, transition zone of the alto hereinafter referred to as the. This report documents the results of predictive simulations using the calibrated groundwater flow model stamos, martin, and others, 2001 to evaluate management alternatives for the mojave river groundwater basin for 2000. Simulation of groundwater flow in the mojave river basin. Final 2010 urban water management plan june 2011 prepared for mojave water agency 22450 headquarters drive apple valley, ca 92345 kj project no.
Mojave water agency 2004 regional water management plan, prepared by. Mojave water agency metropolitan water district of. This is one in a series of profiles of regional and local agencies. Usgs fact sheet 12201 november 2001 water supply in the mojave river ground water basin, 193199, and. Apple valley the mojave water agency serves two major functions within a desert area about the size of. Please wait a moment for the granicus page to load. The mojave desert might solve californias water problem. The world of water resource management is undergoing radical changes that will increasingly require new tools, skillsets and approaches due to challenges of population growth, climate change, and new regulations such as. The mojave water agency is authorized by lafco to provide the following functions. According to state law, the mwa is charged with the responsibility to do any and every act necessary to be done so that.
Our core sectors of expertise are water resource management and water rights transaction services in california. Joseph, on behalf of the mojave water agency mwa, thank you for the opportunity to provide comment on the draft best management practices bmps for the sustainable management of groundwater. Mojave region update of integrated regional water management plan. These small dunes were formed by north winds pushing sands off the cadiz dry lake. Surface water from the headwaters in the san bernardino. Adelanto 2015 urban water management plan final pdf. Understanding the source of water for selected springs. Location of subbasins and management subareas in mojave. Understanding the source of water for selected springs within mojave trails national monument, california study highlights. On this page you can view agendas and audio recordings for any mwa board or committee meeting.
The rwqcb and the agency must work together to implement a water management strategy for the mojave watershed that takes into account projected urban growth while protecting water resources for beneficial uses. Prepared in cooperation with the national park service, u. Kirby brill groundwater resources association of california. Geological survey and other federal and state digital data, various scales. Fish and wildlife service, bureau of reclamation, nevada department of wildlife, southern nevada water authority, university of nevada, reno, and university of nevada, las vegas a synthesis of aquatic science for management of lakes mead and mohave. Simulation of watermanagement alternatives in the mojave river groundwater basin. Jan 29, 20 prepared in cooperation with the national park service, u. Thank you for helping develop the mojave irwm plan. Building on the successful completion of a number of major infrastructure. Service manual 2670 or bureau of land management blm resource area blm, 2004a and b. How we defeated a corporate scheme to sell the mojave. The mojave forks dam, most often known as the mojave river dam, is an earthfill dry dam across the mojave river in san bernardino county, california in the united states. Proposed cadiz water project 34 wells and 43mile pipeline. Attachments notice of exemption 2019038192 pdf 82 k.
Mojave water agency is charged with ensuring a reliable water supply for today and tomorrow. Mojave water agency pages metropolitan water district of. This plan is developed every 5 years in partnership with mojave water agency. Mojave water agency manages areas vital resource news. The decision was recorded through the approval of a. Army corps of engineers usace, the dam is located at the confluence of the west fork mojave river and deep creek, and can store approximately. We analyze the size of the market in terms of volume and in value, buying patterns, competition and the economic environment in terms of regulations and policy. An aquifer beneath the mojave desert could reliably provide water to 100,000 households in droughtstricken california for the next halfcentury, the washington post reports. Your input is appreciated and essential to development of a successful and meaningful document.
Mar 11, 2019 2019038192 20190311 noe central coast water authority and mojave water agency 2019 short term water exchange program. Item 4 late addition california regional water quality. The river and aquifer system are in hydraulic connection in many areas. Feb 05, 2020 the central coast water authority ccwa has assumed responsibility for santa barbaras swp contract. Basin plan identifies the beneficial uses for waterbodies in the mojave river watershed, establishes the water quality objectives required to protect those uses, and provides an implementation plan to protect water quality in the region rwqcb 1995 and subsequent amendments. Accordingly, the exchange is simply a change in water management operations using existing facilities. As of 2002, the agency has begun revision to the rwmp. Cadizs visions of water extraction ebbed and flowed over the years, and eventually crystallized into a behemoth plan to extract 16 billion gallons of water annually from beneath the mojave desert. Mojave watershed technical guidance water quality managemen plans. Show notice detail mojave water agency 4506 official. Livestock grazing, utility corridors, military training, and recreational activities all impact fragile native plants and animals. The mojave water agency year 20142015 budget represents a new era for. The agency is a state water project contractor and is the watermaster for the mojave water basin. Army corps of engineers usace, the dam is located at the confluence of the west fork mojave river and deep creek, and can store approximately 179,400 acre.
Mojave resource management, llc provides our clients with a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the water markets in california. There is a mandatory preproposal meeting on september 27, 2018 at. He works as the conservation director at the joshua. The basin encompasses about 1,400 square miles and is divided into six management subareas. It is a stunning mosaic of rugged mountain ranges, ancient lava flows, and spectacular sand dunes. Simulation of groundwater flow in the mojave river basin, california prepared in cooperation with the mojave water agency 014002, version 1. She possesses 25 years of experience in the water industry and has been active with the state water contractors working to ensure sustainability for our region. Ccwa is headquartered in santa barbara county and ccwas service area is located in santa barbara county.
Mojave water agency, 2015 urban water management plan. Frequently asked questions about the mojave water agency q what is the mojave water agency. Plan to pump water from mojave survives court challenges. Agencys continued commitment to sound water resource management, strategic capital investment, collaborative partnerships, and conservation to ensure a. In addition, mojave incorporates an efficient energy management systemthis is accomplished. A conveyance or system of conveyances including roads with drainage systems. The national park service has approved a management plan for developed water sources in mojave national preserve plan. This report summarizes those studies, highlighting some of the simulation results from a ground water flow model, and describes the ground water and surface water conditions of the mojave river basin. Stephanie dubois superintendent mojave national preserve attn. A synthesis of aquatic science for management of lakes. Mwa is one of 29 state water project contractors permitted to deliver water from the california aqueduct, and. To view pdf documents, you must have the adobe acrobat reader free from adobesystemsinstalled on your computer.
Typical of southwestern arid environments, the mojave watershed has limited water resources. Stamos, peter martin, tracy nishikawa, and brett f. Rapid urban expansioncoupled with scarce water resourcescreates special management challenges for the entire region. Location of subbasins and management subareas in mojave river. With over 50 years of experience, mojave resource management, llc works with clients to develop a sound approach to technical and strategic water. A the mojave water agency is one of 29 state water contractors with access to supplemental water from the california aqueduct. Lithologic and ground water data were collected at 85 monitoring sites constructed in the mojave water agency management area in san bernardino county, california, as part of a series of cooperative studies between the u. Southern californiaformer general manager, mojave water agencybuilding bridges to a new world in water resource managementabstract. The mojave study area is approximately 1,500 square miles 3,885 square kilometers and includes four contiguous groundwater basins.
Regional water table 1996 and waterlevel changes in the mojave river, morongo, and fort irwin groundwater basins, san bernardino county, california. Wildlife management at mojave national preserve is summarized in the preserves general management plan april 2002. Designed to introduce middle and high school students. Central coast water authority and mojave water agency 2019. The mojave river, the primary source of surface water for the region, normally is dryexcept for periods of flow after intense storms. Formed in 1960, the agency is responsible for managing groundwater resources within its boundaries that span some 4,900 square miles that include both the mojave basin and morongo water basin.
Geological survey water resources investigations report 004090, 107 p. The irwm plan will set a vision for the next 10plus years of water management in the high desert. Complete guide to high desert water conservation pdf. Today in water former association of california water agencies acwa president kathleen tiegs discusses the water industry, her career, and more with mojave water agency director of basin management and resource planning lance eckhart at today in water. Central coast water authority and mojave water agency 2020. It is intended only to provide a convenient reference source, and the department of water resources is unable to provide assurances that. California regional water quality control board lahontan region meeting of february 10 and 11, 2016 apple valley final mojave salt and nutrient management plan for the mojave and morongo groundwater basins please add the attached executive summary of the mojave snmp behind bates page 435. Mojave water agency headquarters apple valley, ca meeting purpose and overview this was the fourth of eight scheduled meetings of the stakeholder group for the update of the integrated regional water management irwm plan for the mojave region. Mojave water agency 2004 regional water management plan. Comments on draft best management practices dear mr.
Mojave water agency management area subarea military installation mojave river base from u. This document integrates mojave water agencys state water project water supply contract and amendments to the contract entered into since june 22, 1963. Agencys continued commitment to sound water resource management, strategic capital investment, collaborative partnerships, and. Wellstoguzzlers environmental assessment page 7 of 43 gradient from the preserve. Mojave resource management water right consultant services. Users and installation manual dry vacuum system part numbers v3, v5, v7, 2v3, 2v3ct, 2v5, 2v5ct, 2v7, 3v5 and 4v5. With just a few simple changes we can each help prevent stormwater pollution from entering the high deserts most precious water resourcethe mojave river and its watershed.
Water supply in the mojave river groundwater basin, 193199. The board of directors serves as the decisionmaking and policysetting body for the agency. This plan is intended to guide future management of ground and surface water sources within mojave. Waste discharge requirements wdrs for storm water discharges from small municipal separate storm sewer systems general permit requires that the permittees develop a storm water management program swmp. Three action alternatives are analyzed and compared to current management practices, referred to in the plan.
This indicates that the water issuing from bonanza spring has been at a depth of at least 750 feet. A companys proposal to pump and sell water from a mojave desert aquifer has survived several legal challenges. Simulation of watermanagement alternatives in the mojave. Waters that have been assessed by adeq, under the clean water act, as not attaining a water quality standard for at least one 1 designated use and are listed in arizonas current 303d list or on the 305b category 4 list. Supporting data the water directly at the source location is 6. This is the water supply for the town of baker, the parks maintenance and employee housing, and the desert studies center at zzyzx.
Management plan for developed water sources in mojave. These requirements include adoption of a water quality control plan basin plan to protect inland freshwaters and. The agency encompasses approximately 4,872 square miles and includes the populated centers of the. The central coast water authority ccwa has assumed responsibility for santa barbaras swp contract. Mojave water agency adopted may 1, 2014 fiscal year 20142015 the mojave water agency year 20142015 budget represents a new era for the agency following more than a decade of significant capital investment. Appendix d dwr urban water management plan checklist. The agency has seven divisions, each represented by one board member. Location of mojave water agency service area, groundwater.
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