2015 Fire and Water.pdf

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A Publication of Gold Country Media

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FIRE AND W ATER A Publication of Gold Country Media2

Einar Maisch, PCWA General Manager

Our immediate concern is the continuing Califor-nia drought. This is a subject of signicant interest

across Placer County and throughout California. Weare now in a fourth consecutive year of drought.Will there be a fth? We hope not, but it’s a ques-tion many people are asking.

As in the past, Placer County Water Agency con-tinues to implement policies and practices that willhelp minimize the impact of water shortages for ourcustomers. However, Governor Brown’s executiveorder for a statewide reduction in potable wateruse and the concurrent State Water Resource Con-trol Board conservation standard means more mustbe done. To that end, the PCWA Board of Directorsadopted a Stage 2 Water Warning under our WaterStorage Contingency Plan. Combined with othersupplemental actions, the Stage 2 adoption aims to

achieve a 32% reduction in potable water use. It isa high bar, but with your continued diligence andprioritization of water use, we hope to once againlead our region in water conservation efforts.

Specically, customers are only allowed to watertheir ornamental turf two days a week this year. Weknow that this will not be enough water to keepyour lawn lush green during the hot summer, buthopefully it is enough so that it will come back inthe fall when we hope the rains return. We knowyour landscaping is valuable, but the state has de-termined that this is what is necessary for everyoneif we are going to protect our economy and ourenvironment this year.

Meanwhile, we are working very closely with

PG&E to ensure that adequate water supplies arestored in mountain reservoirs and available to ourcustomers this year. Our PG&E allotment this year

will be similar to the 71% received last year.

Continued DiligenceIn 2014 PCWA customers reduced overall

treated water usage by 18%, in comparison to thebase year 2013. This was a tremendous feat and Iwant to personally thank you for your conservationefforts.

Unfortunately, the severity of the drought hasonly worsened. We are asking for your continueddiligence in conservation throughout this extend-ed period of drought. Please give us a call or visitwww.pcwa.net; we have a tremendous team ofwater efciency experts on staff and a number ofonline resources to help you conserve.

If we all pitch in and save water, we will getthrough 2015 and look forward to a better precipi-tation season next year.

A 2015 Drought Perspective

PCWA Gen-eral Manager,Einar Maisch,overlooks theconuence of

the North andMiddle ForkAmerican Rivers.


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A Look At 2015 Drought Conditions

Conservative operations of mountain water systems by PG&E and PCWA ensure adequate water supplies for PCWA customers in 2015. PG&E’s LakeSpaulding is currently at more than 85% capacity.


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Below-average rainfall and a dismalstatewide snowpack has the entirestate of California looking for ways toconserve water as it enters a fourthconsecutive year of drought. ManyCalifornians are being asked to con-serve water at a much greater rate.

The latest drought report released

by the National Drought MitigationCenter showed nearly 98% of thestate is under at least moderatedrought conditions. More than 46%of the state has been categorizedat highest level of drought intensity,termed “exceptional,” compared toless than 25% this time last year.

This year’s snowpack is measuringat historic lows. As of April 1, wa-ter content of statewide snowpackmeasured at just 5% of average - thelowest level since 1950, accord-ing to the California Departmentof Water Resources. Placer CountyWater Agency snow courses on theAmerican River watershed registeredat only 1% of average while PG&E’s Yuba-Bear watershed registered at3% of average. The historically lownumbers are echoed across the state.

Despite below average snowpackand precipitation, reservoir storage

for 2015 remains relatively good dueto conservative operations of moun-tain water systems by PCWA and

PG&E. With continued conservation,PCWA anticipates adequate watersupplies for its customers this year.Reservoir storage on PCWA’s MiddleFork American River Project currentlysits at 50% capacity, while PG&E’sLake Spaulding system sits at 85%capacity.

“The excellent conservation by ourcustomers in 2014 was a great help,particularly for preserving storagein the PG&E supply,” said PCWADeputy Director of Technical ServicesTony Firenzi, who is serving as theagency’s drought project manager.“Because the PG&E supply is depen-dent on snowpack, we are looking atallocations similar to 2014, in spiteof healthy reservoir storage. We’recondent that we’ll have adequatewater supplies in 2015 but urge allwater users to remain persistent withtheir conservation efforts.”

In 2014, PCWA customers rec-ognized the need for conservation.Treated water customers conserved18%, while canal system users andenhanced operations conserved 35%,resulting in an overall water systemconservation rate of 28%. WhilePCWA continues to optimize opera-

tions to efciently conserve, a contin-ued effort by customers is crucial.

PCWA IN THE COMMUNITY

The Placer County Water Agency’s Water Efciency Team will beoffering friendly and helpful advice at a number of community eventsthroughout the year:

June 20 Foothill Farmers Market - AuburnJuly 18 Foothill Farmers Market - AuburnOct. 3 Calling Back the Salmon - McBean Park, LincolnNov. 20-22 Mountain Mandarin Festival - Gold Country Fairgrounds

PCWA Water Efcien-cy Team members

Mychel Teater andBret Turner offeredadvice on waterconservation andefciency practicesat the Auburn SpringHome Show in May.


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Burned trees, charred soils and loss

of wildlife habitat are among the sadand serious impacts of a forest re.Another serious impact is the drain-age of muddied water and debrisfrom burned land into nearby riversand streams. In April, these impactswere realized when rain in the regionproduced a torrent of mud and nesediment to the Middle Fork Ameri-can River, with the plume stretchingsome 40 miles from the South Fork

Rubicon River to Folsom Lake. TheU.S. Forest Service estimates that thisyear alone, more than 300,000 tons oftopsoil are poised to erode into theRubicon River as a result of the KingFire.

The massive King Fire burnedacross 97,000 acres of Sierra forestsin September, including about 40,000acres of land that drains into the Ru-bicon River, land that is part of PlacerCounty Water Agency’s Middle Fork

American River Project. U.S. ForestService ofcials classied the Rubicondamage as “high burn intensity.”

PCWA and other agencies areworking to remediate watershedimpacts of the re and the potentialthis winter for serious erosion on thesteep mountainsides above the Rubi-con River.

“We’re extremely concerned thataverage or above average rains couldbring massive landslides,” said PCWADirector of Resource DevelopmentAndy Fecko. “We could see silt, rockand timber wash down the river intoRalston Afterbay where it would seri-ously impact our hydroelectric powerproduction.”

In past years, PCWA has conduct-ed lengthy and expensive sedimentremoval projects at Ralston and isconcerned that yet another will beneeded. “We know this is coming,”

said Fecko, “and it could be worse.”To limit the impacts, burned timbermust be removed as soon as possible,he said. Thinning, mulching, replant-

FIRE ON THE WATERSHED

PCWA Seeks to Prevent Erosion

ing and other soil stabilization effortsmay also be utilized.

Agency ofcials have been workingwith the Tahoe and Eldorado NationalForests on remediation efforts andhave been in contact with the ofcesof U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein andU.S. Rep. Tom McClintock to gainfunding for the work.

While the King Fire downed PG&Epower lines (which were quicklyrepaired) and burned trees and picnictables at PCWA campgrounds at HellHole Reservoir, the watershed issueremains top priority.

“We need to get to work as soonas possible to limit the impacts onour power system and to downstreamwater users,” Fecko said.

The King Fire burned 97,000 acres of Sierra watershed, including lands that are part of PCWA’s Middle Fork Ameri-can River Projects. Pictured is a section of the burn area near Hell Hole Reservoir.

Log booms in place at the Ralston Afterbay Reservoir help PCWA capturedebris. Dirt and sediment can be seen as a result of recent storm runoff.


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It’s no surprise that the current drought conditions have led to increasedwildre danger across California. Keeping your home safe from wildres whileconserving water doesn’t necessarily mean sacricing your landscaping or overwatering. Strategically planting both re-resistant and drought-tolerant plantscan help create a defensible space around your home that looks great and

keeps your water conservation goals in check.Here are eight fire-resistant, drought-tolerantplants that will beautify your yard:

1. California Fuchsia -- This perennial is known for its funnel-shaped owers ranging in color from fuchsia to pink to red-orange. Once established theCalifornia Fuchsia requires minimal watering.

2. French Lavender -- This deer-resistant plant requires little maintenance.It’s also well suited to drying for crafts and culinary use.

3. California Lilac -- When in bloom this California native evergreen shrubhas large clusters of small white, blue, purple or pink owers.

4. Sage -- This low maintenance plant is drought tolerant has a long historyof medicinal and culinary use.

5. Society Garlic -- This owering plant is popular for landscaping andgrows well in drought prone regions.

6. Red Monkey Flower -- This native California plant features tubular redowers and is said to attract hummingbirds.

7. California Redbud -- This colorful shrub is covered in small pink andpurple owers when in bloom.

8. Coreopsis -- This perennial tolerates a wide variety of soil types makingit a popular addition to any landscape.

It’s important to remember that re resistant does not mean re proof. The

plants on this list can be damaged and/or killed by re; however, their foliageand stems do not signicantly fuel or increase the intensity of the re.

CalFire’s Readyforwildre.org has a number of resources available for pro-tecting your home from wildres.

8 Fire-safe anddrought-tolerant plants

High-moisture plants that grow close to the ground and have a low sap orresin content will help prevent the spread of wildres.


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Large trees do not have to be cut and removedas long as all of the plants beneath them areremoved. This eliminates a vertical “fire ladder.”

HORIZONTAL SPACING

Create horizontal and vertical spacing betweenplants, the amount of spacing will depend onhow steep the slope is and the size of the plants.

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TWO ZONES MAKE UP THE REQUIRED100 FEET OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE:

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1 Remove all dead plants, grass and weeds.

2 Remove dead or dry leaves and pine needlesfrom your yard, roof and rain gutters.

3 Keep tree branches 10 feet away from

your chimney and other trees.ZONE 2: 30–100 feet of Reduced Fuel

4 Cut or mow annual grass down toa maximum height of 4 inches.

5 Create horizontal spacing betweenshrubs and trees.

6 Create vertical spacing betweengrass, shrubs and trees.

Use Equipment Properly toKeep from Sparking a Wildfire

7 Mow before 10 a.m., and never on

a hot or windy day. String trimmersare a safer option (vs. lawnmowers)for clearing vegetation.

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The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) is part-nering with the California Department of Forestry andFire Protection (CalFire) to create defensible space inpreparation for the upcoming re season. The joint

project is taking place on a 32-acre parcel, owned byPCWA, near Lake Arthur outside of Auburn.“The project serves a number of purposes,” said

Steve Garcia with CalFire. “In the process of establish-ing the fuel break, our crews gain practical experiencein hand line installation. Should re-ghting efforts beneeded in the area, we can use the lines created bythis work.”

The Lake Arthur project is one of severaldefensible space projects undertaken by CalFire thisspring. The property’s close proximity to the lake,Interstate 80, and numerous residences in the area,

made the project an important priority for the grant

used to complete the work. The grant is funded bythe state re prevention fee.

The process of creating the defensible spaceinvolves removing ladder fuels in the area and com-

pressing the loose material into a mulch-like sub-stance that slows re spread, and can safely stagereghting personnel and equipment. Additionally, byopening the canopy, reghting efforts from the airare far more effective.

PCWA is proud to partner with CalFire on the LakeArthur project, and reminds its customers that defensi-ble space is usually the rst line of defense for homesin rural areas. More information on creating defensiblespace during a drought is available from CalFire atwww.readyforwildre.org.

The Lake Arthur project has an expected comple-

tion date of June 5, 2015

PCWA Partners with CalFire for Defensible Space

CalFire creates a fuel

break on PCWA land

near Lake Arthur.


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In addition to water storage and hydroelectricpower generation, Placer County Water Agency’sMiddle Fork American River Project offers a rangeof outdoor recreation activities including camping,boating, hiking, shing, swimming, and world-classwhitewater rafting and kayaking.

CampingLocated on the western slope of the Sierra, the

Middle Fork American River Project includes sevencampgrounds, three group campgrounds, three pic-nic areas, four boat launch ramps and a vista point.

The majority of the recreational facilities areclustered around French Meadows and Hell Holereservoirs; others are found near South Fork LongCanyon Creek and the Ralston Afterbay/Oxbow Res-ervoir. The two primary access roads are Mosquito

Ridge Road from Foresthill and Eleven Pines Roadfrom Georgetown.

This year’s camping season opened in mid-Mayand is planned to continue through mid-September.Camping fees range from free to $24.

FishingWhether y shing for wild trout on the Middle

Fork American River or casting for bass at French

Outdoor Recreation on the Middle Fork American River

Meadows Reservoir, the project provides for anadventurous day on the water.

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife reg-ularly stocks both French Meadows and Hell HoleReservoirs. Trout were planted in French Meadowsin early April.

Whitewater RaftingA number of commercial outtters offer whitewa-

The Middle Fork American River provides excit-ing Class III and IV whitewater adventures. Photocourtesy of Whitewater Excitement, Inc of Au-burn

ter rafting on the Middle Fork American River belowPCWA’s Oxbow Powerhouse. Current plans call forPCWA to release water in the mornings, on week-ends through Labor Day, and four days a week inJuly and August.

RECREATION RESOURCESCampground Reservations: www.recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777.Some campgrounds are rst come, rst serve

Tahoe National Forest: www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/tahoe/recreation

Eldorado National Forest: www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/eldorado/recreation

DFG Fish Stocking at French Meadows,Hell Hole: nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FishPlants/,(916) 351-0832

Placer Visitors Bureau: visitplacer.com, (530) 887-2111

Foresthill Divide Chamber of Commerce:

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Take a look at the following list to identify if there are hazardous conditionson your property.• Lack of “defensible space,” which is simply the area around your housewhere the plant material has been modied to reduce wildre intensity. Con-tact your local Fire Safe Council or CDF for defensible space requirements.

• Dead plant material on the property, including dead trees and shrubs, deadbranches lying on the ground or still attached to plants, yellowed and driedgrasses, leaves and brown needles.• Height of grasses, shrubs and owers exceeding 18 inches.• Masses of plants or brush, referred to as a“horizontal layer” of vegetation.• Too many ammable shrubs, including manzanita, bear clover/ mountainmisery, buck brush, Scotch/Spanish Broom, juniper, blackberry and incensecedar.

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Do you have access to the appropriate equipment and safety gear? Willsteep or rocky terrain, equipment operation or exposure to poison oak andrattlesnakes compromise your safety? Many people try to perform the workthemselves to save money. In the interest of getting the job done correctly,safely and in a timely manner, don’t skimp on your budget, even if it means

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• Decorative water features, such as fountains should be drained andkept dry.

Indoor Water Use:• Limit showers to 5 minutes or less.• Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.• Convert to high-efciency appliances such as toilets, showers and

faucets, dishwashers and clothes washers.• Check plumbing and appliances for leaks and x them within 48 hours.• Turn off the faucet when brushing teeth, washing dishes by hand or

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