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Project background materials that have informed the environmental reviews and permitting are extensive. A selection of key resources are provided below.
1. Power Requirements Analysis Technical Memorandum for Cadiz Groundwater Conservation and Storage Project 2010 RBF Consulting Technical memorandum summarizing approximate power requirements for the Water Project’s well field and Southern Pipeline. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix D.
2. Groundwater Monitoring Reports 1998 – Present (Annual) Multiple Annual monitoring reports submitted to San Bernardino County summarizing groundwater monitoring data as required under 1997 Groundwater Monitoring Plan, and expanded to include additional monitoring in accordance with 2012 GMMMP.
4. Maxey-Eakin Methods for Estimating Groundwater Recharge in the Fenner Watershed, Southeastern, California 2000 U.S. DOE Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Report analyzing U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Water Resources Division recharge estimates in the Fenner Basin based on a Maxey-Eakin method.
5. Study of Cadiz Groundwater Conservation and Storage Project 2010 CH2M Hill Year-long study utilizing field data and a new desert model published by USGS to analyze watershed characteristics. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 EIR (tab 31), Appendix H1.
6. Cadiz Wells Analysis and Report 2010 Dr. John M. Sharp, Jr., PG, PHG, PES Analysis of well logs, site visit information, and comparative analysis of Fenner watershed and karstic systems located elsewhere in the U.S.
7. Report and Presentation – Permeability of the Carbonate Aquifer at Cadiz 2010 Dr. John M. Sharp, Jr., PG, PHG, PES Evaluation (and associated presentation) of well to test response consistent with a karstic carbonate system.
8. Opinion of the nature and extent of karstification at the Cadiz Site 2010 Dr. John M. Sharp, Jr., PG, PHG, PES Assessment of the nature of geology of aquifer, whether karstic, carbonate, and productive.
9. Geohydrologic Assessment of the Fenner Gap Area 2010 Geoscience Support Services, Inc. An analysis of geohydrologic conditions of the Fenner Gap area to assess aquifer characteristics. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix H1.
10. Assessment of Effects of the Cadiz Groundwater Conservation Recovery and Storage Project Operations on Springs 2011 CH2M Hill Assessment of the potential impact of the Water Project on springs in the Fenner Watershed. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix H3.
11. Streambed Delineation for the Cadiz Groundwater Conservation and Storage Project 2011 Circle Mountain Biological Consultants, Inc. A survey of streambed crossings related to the Water Project in support of Streambed Alteration Agreement with California Department of Fish and Wildlife. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix F2.
12. Paleontology Survey and Assessment for the Cadiz Valley Water Conservation, Recovery and Storage Project (Pipeline and Tie-In Survey Area) 2011 Paleo Solutions, Inc. Analysis (literature review, field survey and proposed mitigation measures) examining the impacts of the Water Project on paleontological resources. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix G2.
13. Fugitive Dust and Effects from Changing Water Table at Bristol and Cadiz Playas 2011 HydroBio Evaluation of the relationship between groundwater and surface soils in Eastern San Bernardino County to determine the impact of groundwater production on fugitive dust emissions. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix E2.
14. Geologic Structural Evaluation of the Fenner Gap Region Located Between the Southern Marble Mountains and Ship Mountains, San Bernardino County, California 2011 Miles Kenney, PhD, PG Geologic structural evaluation of the Fenner Gap region and reasonable geologic structural constraints for groundwater analysis of the Fenner Valley hydrologic basin. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix H1.
15. Cadiz Groundwater Modeling and Impact Analysis 2011 Geoscience Support Services, Inc. Groundwater modeling to assess the impacts of the Water Project on existing groundwater levels, on the existing freshwater/saline water interface and groundwater quality, and on subsurface sediments. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix H1.
16. Vegetation, Groundwater Levels and Potential Impacts from Groundwater Pumping Near Bristol and Cadiz Playas 2011 HydroBio Evaluation to determine potential impacts of the Water Project on vegetation in the region of Cadiz and Bristol Playas. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix F4.
17. Technical Memorandum: Results from Soil Samples Acquired from Cadiz Playa 2011 HydroBio Soil sampling to allow for a comparison of chemistry between the Bristol and Cadiz Playas and potential dust impacts of the Water Project. This memorandum is incorporated in 2011 DEIR Appendix F3.
18. Supplemental Assessment of Pumping Required for the Cadiz Groundwater Conservation, Storage and Recovery Project 2011 Geoscience Support Services, Inc. Memorandum providing technical analysis of recharge rate and groundwater pumping associated with the Water Project. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix H2.
19. Focused Survey for Desert Tortoise, Habitat Evaluation for Burrowing Owl, and General Biological Assessment for the Cadiz Valley Water Conservation, Recovery and Storage Project 2011 Circle Mountain Biological Consultants, Inc. Assessment conducted in consultation with Cal. Dept. of Fish & Game, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and BLM biologists to evaluate the impact of the Water Project on biological resources. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix F1.
20. Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment 2011 ESA Consulting Assessment of the cultural and historic resources in the area of the Water Project. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix G1.
21. Addendum to September 1, 2011 Cadiz Groundwater Modeling and Impact Analysis 2011 Geoscience Support Services, Inc. Supplemental assessment of geohydrologic conditions at Cadiz agricultural wellfield and additional information with regard to extraction scenarios and wellfield configuration. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix H5.
22. Summary of Findings and Recommendations, Cadiz Groundwater Conservation, Recovery and Storage Project 2011 Groundwater Stewardship Committee (GSC), Peer Review Panel Multi-disciplinary panel’s review of Water Project operating strategies and proposed monitoring and mitigation strategies. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix B2.
23. Quantifying Evaporative Discharge from Bristol and Cadiz Dry Lakes 2012 Desert Research Institute Report containing evaporation data collected at the Bristol Dry Lake and Cadiz Dry Lake study sites in 2011. The report was incorporated into the 2012 FEIR as Appendix L2.
24. Estimated Evaporation from Bristol and Cadiz Dry Lakes 2012 CH2M Hill Analysis summarizing Desert Research Institute’s findings from evaporation monitoring of Bristol and Cadiz Dry Lake and estimating annual evaporation rates. This analysis was incorporated into the 2012 FEIR as Appendix L1.
25. Paleontology Survey and Assessment for the Cadiz Valley Water Conservation, Recovery and Storage Project—Wellfield Survey Area 2012 Paleo Solutions, Inc. Additional analysis of potential Water Project impacts on paleontological resources. This analysis included a field survey of areas of proposed surface disturbance resulting from project construction that were not previously surveyed (i.e., the Project’s Wellfield area and Staging areas 1 through 8) as part of the DEIR.
26. Cultural Resources Survey Summary 2012 ESA Summary of cultural resource survey of the footprint of Water Project elements. This analysis was incorporated into the 2012 FEIR in Appendix O.
27. Review of Cadiz Valley Water Conservation, Recovery and Storage Project 2012 Donald R. Kendall, Ph.D., P.E. Comment letter submitted to the Santa Margarita Water District in response to the 2012 FEIR. Includes review of (1) the groundwater models developed by Geoscience and CH2M Hill for the Water Project (2) evaporation data for the Bristol and Cadiz dry lakes prepared by Desert Research Institute and technical discussion reports prepared by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
28. Response Letter Regarding Basin Groundwater Conductivity of 4 Springs/Seeps in the Marble Mountains, CA. 2012 Miles Kenney, PhD, PG Investigation of properties at four mountain springs in the high elevations surrounding the Water Project area. Peer Review of EIR.
29. Review of the Groundwater Hydrology of the Cadiz Project 2013 Aquilogic Inc Impartial third-party review of the groundwater hydrology of the Water Project prepared on behalf of Laborers International Union of America as a condition of settlement in Rodrigo Briones, Lonnie Passmore, Laborers’ International Union of North America Local Union No. 783 v. Santa Margarita Water District et. al., Orange County Superior Court case No. 30-2012-00620636-CU-WM-CXC. Review focuses on the evaluation of (1) the conceptual hydrologic model and (2) criticisms related to groundwater hydrology.
30. Updated Assessment of Cadiz Water Project’s Potential Impacts to Bonanza Springs 2018 Miles Kenney, PhD, PG, and Terry Foreman, CHG Assessment examining the potential impacts of the Water Project on Bonanza Spring, including geologic evaluation of Bonanza Spring.
31. Geology & Hydrology Experts’ Review of 2018 Kenney Foreman Bonanza Spring Assessment 2018 Coalition of 10 geologists, hydrologists, and engineers Comments from geology and hydrology experts reviewing “Updated Assessment of Cadiz Water Project’s Potential Impacts to Bonanza Springs,” prepared by Kenney and Foreman (2018).
32. Evaluation of “Understanding the source of water for selected springs within Mojave Trails National Monument, California” by Andy Zdon, M. Lee Davisson and Adam H. Love 2018 David D. Kreamer, Ph.D. Memorandum summarizing comments from expert review and evaluation of “Understanding the Source of Water for Selected Springs within the Mojave Trails National Monument, California,” prepared by Zdon et al. (2018).
33. Review of “Understanding the source of water for selected springs within Mojave Trails National Monument, California” by Andy Zdon, M. Lee Davisson and Adam H. Love 2018 Brian Schroth, Ph.D., R.G., C.Hg. Memorandum summarizing comments from expert on geochemical analysis included in “Understanding the Source of Water for Selected Springs within the Mojave Trails National Monument, California” prepared by Zdon et al. (2018).
34. Review of “Use of Radiocarbon Ages to Narrow Groundwater Recharge Estimates in the Southeastern Mojave Desert, USA” by Adam H. Love and Andy Zdon in Hydrology MDPI 2019 David D. Kreamer, Ph.D. Memorandum summarizing comments from expert on “Understanding the Source of Water for Selected Springs within the Mojave Trails National Monument, California,” prepared by Love and Zdon (2018).
35. Report of the Independent Peer Review Panel for the GMMMP for the Cadiz Project 2019 Anthony Brown (Aquilogic), David Romero (Balleau Groundwater, Inc.), Mark Wildermuth, PE (Wildermuth Environmental, Inc.), Tim Parker, PG, CHg (Parker Groundwater) Independent peer review by a panel of four hydrologists of the GMMMP for the Water Project.
36. Economic Impact of the Proposed Cadiz Valley Groundwater Conservation, Recovery & Imported Water Storage Project 2011 Dr. John E. Husing, Economist Analysis of the economic impacts associated with the Water Project. This analysis was incorporated into the 2011 DEIR in Appendix I.
37. Update on Cadiz Project Economic Report 2016 John E. Husing, Ph.D. Updated analysis of economic impacts associated with construction and implementation of the Water Project.

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