Presentation by Paul Helliker - Deputy Director, Delta and Statewide Water Management for the State Department of Water Resources at Water Talks: A Bay-Delta Fix

1. Water Talks
San Diego County Water Authority
February 20, 2013
Paul Helliker
Deputy Director, Delta and Statewide Water Management

2. Delta Challenges
 Subsidence
 Earthquakes
 Climate Change
 Declining Species
 Regulatory Uncertainty
“64% chance of catastrophic
failure due to earthquake or storm
in the next 50 years.”

3. Delta Islands Below Sea Level
- 25 ft.
- 20 ft.
- 15 ft.
- 5 ft.
Below Sea Level
-30 -20 -10 -5 ft

4. BDCP: Fundamental Components
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5. BDCP: Fundamental Components
200 Biological Goals and Objectives for 56 species
11 of which are aquatic species
22 Conservation Measures
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HABITAT OTHER
WATER FACILITIES STRESSORS
RESTORATION
&
OPERATIONS

6. Habitat Restoration Plans
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7. Portfolio Proposal
Actions underway
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Issues with Portfolio Proposal
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