considered by EBMUD is
the water runoff into Camanche from waters used at a potential gambling
facility. The DTEIR recognized the potential of this run off and EBMUD want to
make sure it causes no adverse impacts at the reservoir. East Bay MUD also
points out an important impact of at least one of the tribe’s options for
obtaining water for the casino project. The tribe states that they may try to
purchase water and have a pipeline built to the facility. EBMUD points out that
if this water is to come form the Mokelumne River and its water sheds and
reservoirs then it must be included as part of the Amador County entitlements
under water rights given to the county from the state. How this will impact the
existing entitlements of the county must be further explored according to
EBMUD. Groundwater impacts also need further exploration and explanation states
EBMUD should the tribe decise to supply water by wells. The Draft TIER defers
the impacts and therefore the mitigations to a later date. EMBUD states that it
is unclear how another draw on the groundwater tables may impact the Mokelumne
and its tributaries.
Wednesday, 28 March 2007 05:30
EBMUB Responds To Buena Vista Tribe’s DTEIR
The East Bay Municipal
Utility District, East Bay MUD, has responded to the draft tribal Environmental
Impact report from the Buena Vista Band of Me-Wuk Indians for their proposed
Flying Cloud Casino stating that many of the same considerations that Amador
County residents share must also be considered for Calaveras County. The
response, written by William Kirkpatrick manager of Water Distribution
Planning, states that road impacts will not just affect Amador and San Joaquin
County, but also Calaveras County Roads including a private road owned by East
bay MUD, Sandretto Rd.. Kirkpatrick states that Sandretto Rd is open to the
public but its usage is contingent upon load requirements and speed limits.
East Bay MUD is asking for a traffic study to be conducted on Camanche Parkway
South and Sandretto Rd to look at significant impacts to traffic volumes and
loads on those roadways.
considered by EBMUD is
the water runoff into Camanche from waters used at a potential gambling
facility. The DTEIR recognized the potential of this run off and EBMUD want to
make sure it causes no adverse impacts at the reservoir. East Bay MUD also
points out an important impact of at least one of the tribe’s options for
obtaining water for the casino project. The tribe states that they may try to
purchase water and have a pipeline built to the facility. EBMUD points out that
if this water is to come form the Mokelumne River and its water sheds and
reservoirs then it must be included as part of the Amador County entitlements
under water rights given to the county from the state. How this will impact the
existing entitlements of the county must be further explored according to
EBMUD. Groundwater impacts also need further exploration and explanation states
EBMUD should the tribe decise to supply water by wells. The Draft TIER defers
the impacts and therefore the mitigations to a later date. EMBUD states that it
is unclear how another draw on the groundwater tables may impact the Mokelumne
and its tributaries.
