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Date Posted: 19:34:44 06/02/08 Mon
Author: SS
Subject: *************SCIENCE354UFINALRECOMMENDATIONS**************

Noah Eaton
May 30, 2008
Writing 420

Recommendations from the Farm Bureau


Surface Storage

A. Options
1: The implementation of detailed, coordinated conservation planning prior to projects to assure the net effect of the project is beneficial.
2: Use only in conjunction with other Basin Project Alternatives at all times.


B: Summary of Science
- According to the Columbia River Water Management Program Final EIS Report, there are more contaminants in surface water. If water savings are implemented in a system that conveys water from one basin to another, the source stream or aquifer would benefit from the reduction in demand, and the basin where water is used would realize a decline in water supple due to a reduction in return flows, leaks or other losses. Secondary effects may include evaporative losses and ground water recharge associated with new or resized reservoirs used for regulating irrigation canal flow, as well as changes in the timing and location of ground water recharge through irrigation district expansion.


C: Summary of Policy
- This option is a viable technique; however, the Farm Bureau sees this option as the least attractive of the three options under consideration. Construction-related delays would be a concern, as the timeline to begin using surface water is longer, in the range of months to years. The costs associated with surface water use, however, are the least among the three options, and should be funded by federal taxation.


D: Evaluation of Options Related to Criteria
- This option, in conjunction with other proposed Basin Project Alternatives, must provide a sufficient amount of water to satisfy the needs of the farming community, and can be measured through sensible, professional preliminary planning and management.


E: Recommendations
- 1) What Are the Recommendations?: We believe surface storage is a viable resource but the least desirable of the three proposed options due to contamination concerns and reduction in water flows for unspecified durations of time. We favor using this in conjunction with other Basin Project Alternatives, but strongly insist in the implementation of inspection programs similar to our aforementioned Aquifier Storage and Recovery suggestions, as well as clearing the canals of sediment to assure the utmost quality of the water and the environment.

2) How Are the Recommendations Supported By Science: Direct inputs of sediment from construction on canals has been linked considerably to the reduction of water flow and water quality in the canals. By completing work “in the dry”, or clearing canals of sediment prior to emptying water in them, along with the implementation of inspection and periodical studies before the construction of future projects, we can rest assured the quantity of water available is commensurate to our demands, as well as meet the objectives of the funding agencies who enact them.

3) How Are the Recommendations Supported By Policy: Our primary concern are the delays in construction of various proposed projects directly resulting in reductions of water flow, vital to both our growing seasons as well as local economies. In implementing sound, pragmatic hydro-geological studies and screening processes prior to any proposed construction, we can mitigate these concerns and assure our farmers are offered sufficient amounts of clean water.

4) How Are the Recommendations Supported By Evaluations Related to the Criteria: This option satisfies our needs partially, and will be valued with efficient pre-planning management and through the balancing of other options available.

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