[SUMMARY OF FINAL SUBMITTED VERSION]
REPORT OF LICENSEE FOR REPORTING PERIOD
October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022
Primary Owner:
GARDEN HIGHWAY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
Primary Contact:
ALFRED
G
MONTNA
Date Submitted:
01/18/2023
Application Number:
A015893
License Number:
005629
| Source(s) of Water | POD Parcel Number | County |
| FEATHER RIVER | Sutter |
MAX Direct Diversion Rate:
0.7
CFS
MAX Collection to Storage:
AC-FT
Face Value:
256.9
AC-FT
| Permitted Use(s) | Acres | Direct Diversion Season | Storage Season |
| Irrigation | 3708.50 | 05/01 to 11/01 |
| Compliance with License Terms and Conditions | |
|---|---|
| I have currently reviewed my water right license and I am complying with all terms and conditions | Yes |
| Description of noncompliance with terms and conditions | |
| Changes to the Project | |
|---|---|
| Intake location has been changed | |
| Description of intake location changes | |
| Type of use has changed | |
| Description of type of use changes | |
| Place of use has changed | |
| Description of place of use changes | |
| Other changes | |
| Description of other changes | |
| Purpose of Use | |
|---|---|
| Irrigation | |
| Irrigated Crops | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Crops | Area Irrigated (Acres) | Primary Irrigation Method | |
| Almonds and Other Nuts | No | 601.55 | |
| Rice | No | 2397.28 | |
| Tree Fruit (other) | No | 424.50 | |
| Special Use Categories | |
|---|---|
| Are you using any water diverted under this right for the cultivation of cannabis? | No |
| Amount of Water Diverted and Used | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Amount directly diverted (Acre-Feet) |
Amount diverted or collected to storage (Acre-Feet) |
Amount used (Acre-Feet) |
| 2021 | |||
| October |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| November |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| December |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| 2022 | |||
| January |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| February |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| March |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| April |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| May |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| June |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| July |
8
|
0
|
8
|
| August |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| September |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Total |
8
|
0
|
8
|
| Type of Diversion | Direct Diversion Only | ||
| Comments | In addition to the quantities shown above, the place of use identified in License No. 5629 also receives water under License Nos. 2033, 4659, and 11376, and Statement No. 28259. Diversions under this License were limited in 2022 due to the drought and curtailments by the SWRCB. Quantities shown include only water that was diverted or could be credited under this License during times the License was not curtailed and water was available. | ||
| Water Diversion Measurement | |
|---|---|
| Required to measure as of the date this report is submitted | Yes |
| Is diversion measured? | Yes |
| An alternative compliance plan was submitted to the division of water rights on | |
| A request for additional time was submitted to the division of water rights on | |
| Measurement ID number | M001002 |
| This Device/Method was used to measure water during the current reporting period | Yes |
| Briefly describe the measurement device or method | Propeller Meter |
| Nickname | North Pump Meter |
| Type of device / method | Flow meter (propeller) |
| Device make | McCrometer |
| Serial number | 97-08962 |
| Model number | L0243-22 |
| Approximate date of installation | 01/01/1997 |
| Additional info | |
| Approximate date the measuring device was last calibrated or the measurement method was updated | 01/28/2020 |
| Estimated accuracy of measurement | + / - 2% |
| Description of calibration method | The estimated accuracy identified in M10 is based on the manufacturer’s stated accuracy for a properly installed and calibrated meter. A copy of the calibration test is attached to this report. |
| Describe the maintenance schedule for the device/method | The meter is serviced and recalibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. |
| Information for the person who last calibrated the device or designed the measurement method | |
| Name | Kyle Knutson |
| Phone number | 9164564400 |
| knutson@mbkengineers.com | |
| Qualifications of the individual | California Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) |
| License number and type for the qualified individual above and/or any other relevant explanation | California License No. C 86370. The inspection of the meter has been inspected by staff under my direction and supervision. An inspection of the meter and installation conducted under my supervision found the meter to be properly sized and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Certification of accuracy is based on this inspection supported by the attached Certified Test Report by McCrometer. |
| Type of data recorder device / method | Other: SCADA System |
| Data recorder device make | |
| Data recorder serial number | |
| Data recorder model number | |
| Data recorder units of measurement | Acre-Feet |
| Frequency of data recording | More frequent than hourly |
| Additional data recorder info | |
| I am required to report my diversion or storage data by telemetry as of the date this report is submitted | Yes |
| I report my diversion or storage date by telemetry to the following website | https://www.dropbox.com/sh/v5fmpd65ymqnsyb/AACLs6gCVg847csUb7BXd2eya?dl=0 |
| Measurement ID number | M001003 |
| This Device/Method was used to measure water during the current reporting period | Yes |
| Briefly describe the measurement device or method | Propeller Meter |
| Nickname | Middle Pump Meter |
| Type of device / method | Flow meter (propeller) |
| Device make | McCrometer |
| Serial number | 06-01300 |
| Model number | MW636-00 |
| Approximate date of installation | 01/01/1997 |
| Additional info | |
| Approximate date the measuring device was last calibrated or the measurement method was updated | 01/28/2020 |
| Estimated accuracy of measurement | + / - 2% |
| Description of calibration method | The estimated accuracy identified in M10 is based on the manufacturer’s stated accuracy for a properly installed and calibrated meter. A copy of the calibration test is attached to this report |
| Describe the maintenance schedule for the device/method | The meter is serviced and recalibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. |
| Information for the person who last calibrated the device or designed the measurement method | |
| Name | Kyle Knutson |
| Phone number | 9164564400 |
| knutson@mbkengineers.com | |
| Qualifications of the individual | California Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) |
| License number and type for the qualified individual above and/or any other relevant explanation | California License No. C 86370. The inspection of the meter has been inspected by staff under my direction and supervision. An inspection of the meter and installation conducted under my supervision found the meter to be properly sized and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Certification of accuracy is based on this inspection supported by the attached Certified Test Report by McCrometer. |
| Type of data recorder device / method | Other: SCADA System |
| Data recorder device make | |
| Data recorder serial number | |
| Data recorder model number | |
| Data recorder units of measurement | Acre-Feet |
| Frequency of data recording | More frequent than hourly |
| Additional data recorder info | |
| I am required to report my diversion or storage data by telemetry as of the date this report is submitted | Yes |
| I report my diversion or storage date by telemetry to the following website | https://www.dropbox.com/sh/v5fmpd65ymqnsyb/AACLs6gCVg847csUb7BXd2eya?dl=0 |
| Measurement ID number | M001004 |
| This Device/Method was used to measure water during the current reporting period | Yes |
| Briefly describe the measurement device or method | Propeller Meter |
| Nickname | South Pump Meter |
| Type of device / method | Flow meter (propeller) |
| Device make | McCrometer |
| Serial number | 97-08963 |
| Model number | L0243-22 |
| Approximate date of installation | 01/01/1997 |
| Additional info | |
| Approximate date the measuring device was last calibrated or the measurement method was updated | 01/28/2020 |
| Estimated accuracy of measurement | + / - 2% |
| Description of calibration method | The estimated accuracy identified in M10 is based on the manufacturer’s stated accuracy for a properly installed and calibrated meter. A copy of the calibration test is attached to this report. |
| Describe the maintenance schedule for the device/method | The meter is serviced and recalibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. |
| Information for the person who last calibrated the device or designed the measurement method | |
| Name | Kyle Knutson |
| Phone number | 9164564400 |
| knutson@mbkengineers.com | |
| Qualifications of the individual | California Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) |
| License number and type for the qualified individual above and/or any other relevant explanation | California License No. C 86370. The inspection of the meter has been inspected by staff under my direction and supervision. An inspection of the meter and installation conducted under my supervision found the meter to be properly sized and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Certification of accuracy is based on this inspection supported by the attached Certified Test Report by McCrometer. |
| Type of data recorder device / method | Other: SCADA System |
| Data recorder device make | |
| Data recorder serial number | |
| Data recorder model number | |
| Data recorder units of measurement | Acre-Feet |
| Frequency of data recording | More frequent than hourly |
| Additional data recorder info | |
| I am required to report my diversion or storage data by telemetry as of the date this report is submitted | Yes |
| I report my diversion or storage date by telemetry to the following website | https://www.dropbox.com/sh/v5fmpd65ymqnsyb/AACLs6gCVg847csUb7BXd2eya?dl=0 |
| Measurement Attachments | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement ID Number | File Name | Description | Size |
| M001002 | 97-08962.pdf | Flow Meter Certification | 29 KB |
| M001003 | 06-01300.pdf | Flow Meter Certification | 29 KB |
| M001004 | 97-08963.pdf | Flow Meter Certification | 29 KB |
| Measurement Data Files | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement ID Number | File Name | Description | Size |
| M001002 | Garden Highway 2022 SCADA River Pump Data.xlsx | 1 MB | |
| M001003 | Garden Highway 2022 SCADA River Pump Data.xlsx | 1 MB | |
| M001004 | Garden Highway 2022 SCADA River Pump Data.xlsx | 1 MB | |
| Maximum Rate of Diversion | |
|---|---|
| Month | Rate of Diversion |
| 2021 | |
| October | |
| November | |
| December | |
| 2022 | |
| January | |
| February | |
| March | |
| April | |
| May | |
| June | |
| July | |
| August | |
| September | |
| Water Transfers | |
|---|---|
| Water transfered | No |
| Quantity transfered (Acre-Feet) | |
| Dates which transfer occurred | / to / |
| Transfer approved by | |
| Water Supply Contracts | |
|---|---|
| Water supply contract | Yes |
| Contract with | DWR |
| Contract number | May 1977 Agreement between Garden Highway Mutual Water Company & DWR |
| Source from which contract water was diverted | Feather River |
| Point of diversion same as identified water right | Yes |
| Amount (Acre-Feet) authorized to divert under this contract | 18000 |
| Amount (Acre-Feet) authorized to be diverted in 2022 | 18000 |
| Amount (Acre-Feet) projected for 2023 | 18000 |
| Exchange or settlement of prior rights | Yes |
| All monthly reported diversion claimed under the prior rights | No |
| Amount (Acre-Feet) of reported diversion solely under contract | |
| Storage | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reservoir name | Spilled this year | Feet below spillway at maximum storage | Completely emptied | Feet below spillway at minimum storage | Method used to measure water level |
| Credits Claimed | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Reclaimed Water Use | Conjunctive Groundwater Use | |
| Claimed? (Yes/No) | Yes | No | No |
| 2021 | |||
| October | 43 | ||
| November | 1 | ||
| December | 0 | ||
| 2022 | |||
| January | 0 | ||
| February | 0 | ||
| March | 0 | ||
| April | 0 | ||
| May | 43 | ||
| June | 42 | ||
| July | 0 | ||
| August | 0 | ||
| September | 19 | ||
| Conservation Supporting Information | |
|---|---|
| Description of conservation methods
Optimum water conservation efforts are ongoing and include, but are not limited to infrastructure improvements such as SCADA implementation and physical structures such as long crested weirs, good water management and farming practices such as, re-circulation system, crop shifts, varietal changes and laser leveling of fields. The total quantity of water conserved during each year is variable and depends upon numerous actors, including but not limited to Company and on-farm operational practices. Optimum water conservation efforts are ongoing and include, but are not limited to good water management and farming practices such as, re-circulation system, crop shifts, varietal changes and laser leveling of fields.
|
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| Description of baseline water use and time period
The total quantity of water conserved during each year is variable and depends upon numerous factors, including but not limited to Company and on-farm operational practices. The quantity of water conserved through these actions is unknown.
|
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| Description of conservation calculation methods
Difference between the face value and the monthly diversions.
|
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| Conserved water used? | No |
| Additional Remarks |
|---|
| The acreage identified in this Report receives water under Garden Highway Mutual Water Company's (Company) water right Licenses Nos. 2033, 4659, 5629, and 11376 (Applications 1699, 14415, 15893,and 23045 respectively) and Statement No. 28259, which are all part of the May 17, 1977 Agreement on Diversion of Water from the Feather River between the Department of Water Resources and the Company. The place of use continued to receive water under the Contract with DWR during 2022 while License 5629 was curtailed. The water under all the Company's rights is diverted and conveyed using the same facilities. Monthly diversions are assumed to occur first under the most senior right up to the maximum monthly amount of the license and then under the more junior rights in order of priority until the total monthly measured diversion are accounted for. The sum of the diversion quantities identified in the Reports of Licensee for Licenses Nos. 2033, 4659, 5629, and 11376 is equal to the total diversions measured by the Department of Water Resources at the Company's Feather River point of diversion. The raw data set attached to this report is provided as-is, without any quality assurance and control performed. The Company participated in a Water Transfer Program during 2022 under which additional groundwater was pumped and served to the place of use in lieu of surface water deliveries under the Agreement and the License. In total, 2,756 acre-feet of groundwater was pumped in lieu of surface water diversions for the purposes of a groundwater substitution transfer. Absent the water transfer, the Company would have diverted an additional 2,756 under its Agreement and/or underlying water rights. |
| Attachments | ||
|---|---|---|
| File Name | Description | Size |
| No Attachments | ||
| Contact Information of the Person Submitting the Form | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Kyle |
| Last Name | Knutson |
| Relation to Water Right | Company Representative |
| Information on Certification and Signatory | |
|---|---|
| Name of Person Signing and Certifying the Report | Kyle Knutson |
| Date of Signature | 01/18/2023 |