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To Multi-Benefit and Beyond: Planning and Implementing for Sustainable Outcomes
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015
Purpose of today’s presentation
Discussion on Multi-Benefit Projects:• Considerations for multi-benefit
planning and implementation for a flood-focused audience
• Challenges of implementing multi-benefit projects
• What successful multi-benefit projects looks like
• Integration as a foundation for successful planning and implementation
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Today’s panelists
• Terri Grant, LA County Flood Control District
• Liang Lee, Santa Clara Valley Water District
• Craig Conner, USACE
• Robyn Suddeth, CH2M
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Overview: What is Multi-Benefit?
“Multi-Benefit” or “Multi-Purpose” • Different definitions to various
groups• Need to understand what multi-
benefit means to a flood-focused audience in the context of Integrated Water Management
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Implementing Multi-Benefit Projects
Must establish approaches that will: • Resonate with the values of
local communities • Aid those who are attempting
to implement it• Prioritize multi benefit,
integrated policies, programs and projects
• Promote alignment on where and how to invest
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Multi-Benefits Now Tied to Societal Values
Societal values now include:• Public health and safety• Economic stability• Ecosystem vitality • Enriching experiences
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Craig ConnerFlood Risk ManagementProgram Manager San Francisco District
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2015 Floodplain Management Association Conference What does Multi-Benefit mean for aflood-focused audience?
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Why should I Care about Multi-Benefit?
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Multi-Benefit Multi-Benefit: Achieving one or more
benefits in addition to flood control (flood risk reduction)
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More Multi-Benefit Examples
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What does Multi-Benefit mean to a Flood Control Agency?
Developing new partnerships to achieve win-win outcomes for multiple objectives Potential for leveraging funds across
multiple groups An increased base of community support
for flood/multi-benefit projects Communication of flood risk to multiple
community groups
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Multi-Benefit & Resource Agencies
Multi-benefit does not mean a ‘free ride’ on permitting issues Resource agencies are confined to law
and agency mission, but multiple benefits that help agency achieve their mission is helpful Corps specific: dichotomy between Civil
Works and Regulatory
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Multi-Benefit Funding Opportunities Opportunities exist on a local, State, and
Federal level from multiple agencies Corps Specific:
►Multiple benefits is considered in the budgeting process, but projects are still categorized under a primary business line
►Watershed Informed Budgeting pilot projects have looked into giving more weight to multi-benefit projects
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Example: South SF Bay Shoreline Project
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THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
Craig [email protected]
Challenges of a Multi-Benefit& Integrated Master Plan
Flood Management Association Annual Conference
Sept. 10, 2015Rancho Mirage, CA
Santa Clara County
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Integrated Goals
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HEALTHFUL AND PLENTIFUL
WATEREnhance the
quantity and quality of water to support
beneficial uses
VALUE RAINManage rain water
to improve flood protection, water supply, and local
ecosystems
ECOLOGICALLY EFFECTIVE
WATERSHEDSEstablish and
sustain healthy and resilient stream
ecosystems
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONWork in partnership
with an engaged community to
champion wise decisions on water
resources
RESILIANT BAYLANDS
Protect, enhance and sustain healthy
and resilient baylands
ecosystems and infrastructure
Master Planning Process
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Integrated Goals Strategies
Integrated Projects & Programs
Implementation Plan
• Funding• Schedule• Priorities
Master Plan Vision
District Mission
Stakeholder Collaboration Throughout Process
Master Plan
SMART Objectives
Board Direction
Board Approval
Framework of Multi-Benefit Master Plan
Consider community needs for water supply, flood protection, and environmental stewardshipAdapt to evolving regulatory requirements –watershed-scale approach, LEDPA, compensatory mitigation & endowmentAdapt to evolving climateDevelop implementation and funding plans
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Hurdle #1 – Reprogrammed Flood Protection Process
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Hurdle #2 – Silos
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Hurdle #3 – Insufficient Data on Ecosystem Services
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Hurdle #4 – Funding Constraints
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Funding Constraints:•Meet community priorities•Long-term adaptive solution vsshort-term damage reduction solution
Q & A
Thank you
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Floodplain Management Association Annual Conference
To Multi Benefit and Beyond: Planning and Implementing for Sustainable Outcomes
Terri GrantSeptember 10, 2015
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Flood Control District
Formed in 1915 with Dual Mission:
Reduce Flood Risk by Providing Flood Control Protection
Conserve Water for local supply
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Flood Control District
• 14 major dams
• 27 spreading ground facilities
• 39 miles of soft-bottom channels
• 13 rubber dams on flood control channels
• 500 miles of open channels
• 162 debris basins
• 3000 miles of storm drains
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Challenges: Highly Developed
Aging Infrastructure
FEMA designations and capacity deficiencies
Climate Change
Population Growth
Competing Priorities
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Need for Collaboration – Stakeholders and Partners
Local and Federal
Agencies
Community Groups
Water Supply
Agencies
Cities
Regulatory Agencies
Environmental Organizations
Local Businesses
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Case Study: Sun Valley Watershed
Mini Van
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Sun Valley Watershed
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Multi-benefit Project: Sun Valley Watershed Project Flood Protection
Water Quality
Water Conservation
Recreation
Habitat
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Multi-benefit Project: Sun Valley Park
30 AFY
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Multi-benefit Project: Elmer Avenue Neighborhood Retrofit
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Multi-benefit Project: Rory M. Shaw Wetlands
590 AFY
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Deficient existing drainage system
Flooding within Wilshire Country Club and surrounding neighborhood
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Integrated, Collaborative Partnerships
Public Education and Involvement
Planning for Sustainable Outcomes
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Evolution of Multi-Benefit Projects and Integrated Water Management
Considering outcomes and scale
Robyn Suddeth, CH2M
Societal Values Have Changed Over Time
Societal values now include:• Public health and safety• Economic stability• Ecosystem vitality • Enriching experiences
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Our Understanding of How to Effectively Manage CA’s Water Resources Has Evolved on Parallel Tracks
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Interconnections and Dependencies Noticed at the Watershed and River Basin Scales
Single-Purpose Management is not Yielding Sustainable Outcomes (and can lead to unintended consequences)
Necessity for Regional/Watershed Coordination and Planning
Need to manage for an ongoing, resilient, and dynamic balance between allsocietal values
Regional Water Management Plans
Emphasis on Multi-Benefit Projects
SCA
LEG
OA
LS
The Problem: Focus on Project Attributes Emphasizes Actions Instead of Outcomes
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Example of Narrow Focus “Multi-Benefit”
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Unrealized Potential for
Effective Ecosystem Reconciliation
“Multi-Purpose” Levee Improvements - Incentivized to add disconnected patches of vegetation, walkways, or other “multiple benefits”
• Do not interact with other features in the basin to produce the broader outcomes that Californians care about.
• Potentially wastes resources that could be applied more effectively
But if “Multiple Benefits” are considered at a Larger Scale…
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Sometimes specialization makes sense at a local scale for the sake of the bigger picture.
• Lives and Property just as protected as in previous example
• Improved ecosystem functioning
The Important Questions
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• How will water management be more effectively managed to identify, monitor, and deliver desired long-term outcomes?
• How can California ensure that outcomes are delivered in a cost effective way?
• How can California ensure that its investments are resilient over the long-term, so that they can withstand and recover from stressful events?
Managing More Effectively: Shifting the Focus to Outcomes
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Effectiveness is determined by the degree to which actions taken help bring about outcomes that are consistent with intent.
Why a River Basin Scale is Important
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Outcomes are produced or influenced through:
Portfolios of actions that work together to holistically achieve a balance across all high level intended outcomes for a given basin
A Multi-Benefit Project is Most Effective When…
• It contributes to multiple societal goals in a meaningful way at the watershed or river basin scale
• It considers and balances tradeoffs
• It is more cost effective or resilient than a portfolio of single-purpose projects that yield the same outcomes.
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Multi-Benefits Success Story –Carmel River Watershed
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• Considers and addresses the entire watershed
• Diverse mix of multi-purpose and single purpose actions make up the broader “project” portfolio
• Contributes to multiple societal goals and watershed-specific objectives
Photos from: http://carmelriverwatershed.org
Consideration of the Entire Watershed
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Single-Purpose Examples• Large Woody Debris
Recruitment
• Removal of Fish Passage Barriers
• Flood Emergency Mgmt Plan
A Diverse Mix of Actions Contributes to Multiple Societal Goals
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Multi-Purpose Examples• San Clemente Dam
Removal
• Water Quality Monitoring
• Water Conservation Programs
SB 5 – A Step in the Right Direction
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The [Central Valley Flood Protection Plan] shall …, wherever feasible, meet multiple objectives, including each* of the following:
(1) Reduce the risk to human life, health, and safety from flooding…(7) Promote natural dynamic hydrologic and geomorphic processes.(8) Reduce damage from flooding....(10) Minimize the flood management system operation and maintenance requirements.(11) Promote the recovery and stability of native species populations and overall biotic community diversity…
*Only showing some examples for demonstration purposes
Questions
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