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C A L I F O R N I A D EPA RT M EN T O F WAT E R R ES O U R C E S Tisdale Weir Rehabilitation and Fish Passage Project California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Public Meeting December 8, 2020, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Meeting Objectives Provide an overview of DWR’s proposed Tisdale Weir Rehabilitation and Fish Passage Project. Provide an overview of the CEQA process and the Tisdale Weir Rehabilitation and Fish Passage Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR). Solicit public comments on the Draft EIR during public comment period.

Welcome and Agenda Time Topic 10:00 a.m. Welcome and Agenda Review 10:10 a.m. Overview of the Tisdale Weir Rehabilitation and Fish Passage Project, CEQA Process, and Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) 10:30 a.m. Public Comment 12:00 p.m. Adjourn

Meeting Participation DWR will invite participants to make public comment following the presentation. Participants who wish to make a comment will be asked to raise their hand. – Participants on phone only must dial *9 to raise their hand. Participants will have up to 3 minutes to provide comments. A court reporter will transcribe public comments as they are provided.

OVERVIEW OF THE TISDALE WEIR REHABILITATION AND FISH PASSAGE PROJECT

Project Objectives Structurally rehabilitate Tisdale Weir to extend its design life by an additional 50 years. Reduce fish stranding at the Tisdale Weir by improving fish passage through the weir to the Sacramento River with minimal effects on facility maintenance and recreational access.

Project Elements

Key Project Components

OVERVIEW OF THE CEQA PROCESS AND THE TISDALE WEIR REHABILITATION AND FISH PASSAGE PROJECT DRAFT EIR

CEQA Process and Timeline Notice of Preparation circulated April 15, 2019, through May 15, 2019. Public scoping meeting held at DWR’s Sutter Maintenance Yard on April 25, 2019. Draft EIR out for public review November 20, 2020, through January 15, 2021. CEQA public meeting held on December 8, 2020.

CEQA Process and Timeline Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), including response to comments – Spring 2021. EIR certification (before DWR decides whether to approve the Proposed Project) – Spring/Summer 2021. Notice of Determination filed with the State Clearinghouse – Within 5 days of DWR’s approval of the Proposed Project.

How to Access Draft EIR Review the Draft EIR online at DWR’s website: https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Flood-Management/ Flood-Projects/Tisdale-Weir Paper copies of the Draft EIR are available for review during normal business hours at: California Department of Water Resources Division of Flood Management, Flood Maintenance Office 3310 El Camino Avenue, Room 140 Sacramento, CA 95821

CEQA Analysis - Proposed Project The Draft EIR addresses the following environmental resource topics: Agricultural Resources Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hydrology and Water Quality Recreation Tribal Cultural Resources

CEQA Analysis – TUFLOW Model TUFLOW model prepared to analyze hydrology and hydraulics under existing and project conditions and quantify any changes in inundation downstream in the Sutter Bypass that could result from the Proposed Project. The model domain captures all lands within the Sutter Bypass that have the potential to be affected by operation of the Proposed Project.

CEQA Analysis – Alternatives Evaluated in the Draft EIR No Project Alternative South Notch Alternative North and South Notches Alternative North Notch with Modified Gate Operation Alternative Tisdale Weir Structural Improvements Alternative

NEXT STEPS

Next Steps Submit comments on the Draft EIR by Friday, 5:00 pm January 15, 2021 Mail to: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Flood Management Attn: Stephanie Ponce, Environmental Scientist 3310 El Camino Avenue, Room 140 Sacramento, CA 95821 Email: [email protected]

Presentation Conclusion Thank you for attending the CEQA Public Meeting for the Tisdale Weir Rehabilitation and Fish Passage Project Draft EIR.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE TISDALE WEIR REHABILITATION AND FISH PASSAGE PROJECT DRAFT EIR

Draft EIR Public Comments Draft EIR comments should focus on any significant environmental issues associated with the Proposed Project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15088) and potential physical impacts of the Proposed Project as they relate to the environmental analysis presented in the Draft EIR.

Draft EIR Public Comments Verbal comments received during the public meeting will be transcribed by a court reporter for inclusion in the FEIR. Please use the “raise hand” feature to be added to the speaker queue. – Participants on phone only must dial *9 to raise their hand. You will be unmuted when it is your turn to speak and will be allowed 3 minutes to provide comment. A timer will display remaining time.

Draft EIR Public Comment

Draft EIR Public Comments Thank you for joining! DWR is accepting verbal comments which will be transcribed by a court reporter for inclusion in the FEIR. Please use the “raise hand” feature to be added to the speaker queue. – Participants on phone only must dial *9 to raise their hand. You will be unmuted when it is your turn to speak and will be allowed 3 minutes to provide comment. A timer will display remaining time.