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EBMUD Report Reflects Foothill Opposition to Pardee Expansion
In mid-September, EBMUD issued a report on the latest round of public hearings on EBMUD’s proposal to build a higher Pardee Dam and to convert more of the Mokelumne River into a flat water reservoir. The report includes notes and quotes from the many speeches, letters, and emails of Calaveras County residents, business owners, organizations, and public officials opposing the new dam. (Click here to go to the report) The report appendices, that include the entire text of people’s letters and attachments, can be found on the EBMUD website at: .
The message of public opposition to the new dam was loud and clear. At their workshop on September 27, three of the seven EBMUD Board members supported removing the New Pardee Dam from the list of projects under consideration for their long range plan.
While staff was explaining how some water projects are “near term” projects and others are “long-term options,” Director McIntosh stated that New Pardee needed a category of its own: the “Fat Chance” project. In later comments regarding the content of the long range plan, she stated, “I can no longer defend Pardee staying in.” Director Andy Katz said that he wanted to avoid the expense of continuing to plan for the expansion of Pardee Reservoir. Director Linney began his comments by calmly explaining the viability of other water supply alternatives. However, when addressing the question of whether the new Pardee dam should be in EBMUD’s 2040 Water Supply Management Plan and EIR, Director Linney emphatically exclaimed, “Take it out for God’s sake.”
Thanks to all from Calaveras who spoke or sent in written comments during the scoping process. Your participation made a difference. Your comments are in the scoping report on the pages listed below.
Individuals:
Marc Boyd, Arnold, CA (p. 12, 25, 31, 64.)
Helen Clyatt Yost, Vallecito, CA (p. 12, 24, 37.)
Marian Coahran (p. 25, 46.)
Marti Crane, Valley Springs, CA (p. 20, 24, 57, 59, 62.)
Mary Buchanan, San Andreas, CA (p. 25.),
Pat Guttmann, Mokelumne Hill, CA (p. 13, 32, 52.)
Mary Matzek, Murphys, CA (p. 65.)
Mary McNamara, Valley Springs, CA (p. 14, 43, 45, 46, 48, 50, 52-53, 55, 58, 59.)
Patricia Pereira, Campo Seco, CA (p. 20, 55, 64, 66.)
Joan Pipes, Valley Springs, CA (p. 13, 50, 52.)
Sharon Schlegelmilch, Valley Springs, CA (p. 26, 65.)
Don Urbanus, Valley Springs, CA (p. 16, 47, 51, 56.)
Barranca Wren, Vallecito, CA (p. 24, 49, 61-63.)
Muriel Zeller, Valley Springs, CA (p. 13, 66.)
Organizations, Businesses, & Public Officials
Foothill Conservancy – Katherine Evatt (p. 16, 27, 47, 56, 64-65,
Foothill Conservancy – Marta Johnson (p. 12,
Foothill Conservancy – Chris Wright (p. 13, 66
Foothill Conservancy & Calaveras Planning Coalition – Thomas P. Infusino (p. 14 – 24, 26-40, 44-46, 50-51, 53-57, 59-60, 62-65.)
Calaveras Visitors Bureau – Steve Markle, President (p. 13, 30, 33, 35, 42, 57-58,
Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center – Rebecca Cremeen, Planning Specialist (p. 23, 47, 61.)
Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch – John Trinkl (p. 30.)
MyValleySprings.com Board of Directors – Colleen Platt, Secretary (p. 13, 18, 20, 42-43, 52-53, 58.)
Sierra Club, Mother Lode Chapter – Steve Elias (p. 13, 25, 43, 48, 66.)
O.A.R.S. – George Wendt, Manager (p. 12, 17, 25, 30, 32, 35, 42-46, 50, 56, 58, 60-61.)
Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. – Jill Seale (43, 58-59.)
Wilderness Adventures Inc. – Bryan Schwartz (p. 11.)
Calaveras County Office of Education, Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program – Colleen Dolan (p. 46.)
Calaveras County Office of Education, Youth Development and Prevention Programs – Kathryn Eustis, Director (p. 23.)
Calaveras County Parks and Recreation Commission – Pat McGreevy, Recreation Director (p. 46, 58.)
Merita Callaway, Calaveras County Supervisor (p. 7.)
Mokelumne Hill Fire Protection District – Skip Cavalli, Fire Chief (p. 51.)
Darren Spellman, Calaveras County Supervisor (p. 43, 58, 66.)
