BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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Delta Conveyance Project Update.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Receive presentations regarding the Delta Conveyance Project and discuss. This is an information-only item and no action is required.
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SUMMARY:
Graham Bradner, Executive Director for the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (DCA), will introduce himself and discuss the DCA and Delta Conveyance Project (Project). Carrie Buckman, Environmental Program Manager for Delta Conveyance at the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), will also provide an update on the status of the Project planning process including permitting and environmental review.
Graham Bradner was appointed as Executive Director of the DCA in 2021. He has 20 years of experience in the evaluation, design, and construction of water supply infrastructure and retrofit of existing levees and dams in Northern California. Graham is a Professional Geologist in the State of California, and State-Certified Engineering Geologist and Hydrologist. Before joining the DCA, Graham managed the Sacramento Engineering Division for GEI Consultants, Inc. and served on the corporate Board of Directors. Graham joined DCA in 2019 as the lead for forebays and levees, studies, and program-wide evaluations as well as deputy to the Engineering Design Manager.
Carrie Buckman is responsible for environmental planning and permitting for the Delta Conveyance Project. Prior to working for DWR, Carrie was in the private sector for 21 years working on feasibility studies and environmental compliance for large water and restoration projects. She worked on planning efforts for Yolo Bypass fisheries restoration, the San Joaquin River Restoration Program, and Long-Term Water Transfers.
Background:
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) has been engaged in planning efforts to improve the conveyance of State Water Project (SWP) and Central Valley Project (CVP) supplies across the Delta ...
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