As the earlier studies suggest, removal of the dam and release of the impounded sediment has implications for much of the infrastructure downstream including bridges, levels, and water supply components. The current work has been focused on the feasibility of the new dam removal method, analyzing the sediment transport, and re-evaluating the downstream infrastructure needs.
The Technical Stakeholder Group met from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Ventura County's Saticoy Operations Yard. The agenda was filled with technical presentations from the project consultants:
1. Welcome and Introductions – WPD – Peter Sheydayi
2. Dam Removal Contract - AECOM and Stillwater Sciences
a. Field Investigations
b. Dam Structural Evaluations
c. Sediment and Hydraulic Analysis
d. Predictability of Flushing Event
e. Re-evaluation of downstream Project Components and Real Estate Plan
f. Short-term Water Supply Mitigation Alternatives Refinement
g. Long-term Water Supply Mitigation Alternatives Refinement (Robles)
3. Santa Ana Bridge – WPD
4. Camino Cielo Bridge – Dokken
5. Levees (Casitas Springs, Live Oak Acres, Meiners Oaks) – Tetra Tech
6. Coastal Sediment Studies – Integral
7. CEQA Update and Permit Plan – Aspen
8. Project Schedule and Upcoming Grants – WPD
9. Closing – WPD (5 min) – Peter Sheydayi
The evening Community Stakeholder Update meeting was held from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Oak View Park and Resource Center Auditorium.
1. Welcome and Introductions – Andrew Spyrka (VCRCD), Glenn Shephard (VCWPD)
2. Project Overview – Peter Sheydayi (VCWPD), Paul Jenkin (Surfrider Foundation)
3. Funding Updates – Hans Cole (Patagonia, Inc.), David Yardas (Project Consultant)
4. Organizational Updates – Sam Jenniches (State Coastal Conservancy)
5. Technical Updates – Peter Sheydayi, Brian Person (AECOM)
6. Project Schedule – Peter Sheydayi
7. Questions and Discussion – Public and Presenters
8. Closing – Glenn Shephard, Andrew Spyrka
In case you missed it, the evening meeting was recorded and up on the Ventura River Watershed Council's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl5VJLQz4J09gGt3vbQuni9_Wv-pDwBgd
On this blog:
Matilija Dam State Prop 1 grant
More on the CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife grants:
Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project
