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Tennessee Valley Authority — Corporate Update (April 2019)
180 slides from Tennessee Valley Authority's corporate update, April 2019
Slide 1: Regional Resource Stewardship Council
Regional Resource Stewardship Council April 3-4, 2019 Kentucky Dam Village State Park
Slide 2: Mark Iverson
Mark Iverson
Slide 3: Term 10 RRSC Members
Term 10 RRSC Members RaeLynn Butler Donny Holland Gary Myers Muscogee (Creek) Nation KY Parks State of Tennessee Keith Carnahan Mark Iverson* Will Nelson Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Nelson Tractor Co. Robert Englert, Jr Avis Kennedy Sen. Clay Scofield Crou
Slide 4: Building Emergency Plan
Safety First Building Emergency Plan RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 4
Slide 5: Introductions
Introductions • Name • Organization • Favorite Water-based Activity Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 5 RRSC April 3-4, 2019 5
Slide 6: Today's Meeting
MA Today’s Meeting
Slide 7: Meeting Goals
Meeting Goals • Navigation reliability in the region • February flood control efforts • Erosion study • Invasive species management – Asian Carp • Advice from Council • Update on TVA Natural Resources Stewardship and River Management activities RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 7
Slide 8: Agenda – April 3, 2019
Agenda – April 3, 2019 8:30 Welcome Mark Iverson, Chair and GM Bowling Green Municipal Utilities 8:40 Introductions and Agenda Review Liz Upchurch, Facilitator 8:55 FACA Briefing Kendra Mansur – Office of the General Counsel 9:00 DFO Briefing Amy Henry, Enterprise Relations and Innovation and Design
Slide 9: Agenda – April 4, 2019
Agenda – April 4, 2019 8:30 Welcome and Recap Liz, Facilitator 8:45 Announcements Amy 9:00 Council Discussion Liz and Council 9:25 Prepare for Public Comment Period 9:30 Public Comment Session Liz 10:30 Break 10:45 Natural Resources Update Bucky Edmondson 11:15 Finalize Advice Statement Council 11:4
Slide 10: RRSC Meeting Facilitation
RRSC Meeting Facilitation The facilitator will ensure good order during all open discussions Only one person is permitted to comment at a time Please turn your name card on its side in order to be recognized by the Chair or facilitator when wanting to provide comment. RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 10
Slide 11: The Federal Advisory Committee Act and the RRSC
The Federal Advisory Committee Act and The Regional Resource Stewardship Council Kendra Mansur, Office of the General Counsel FACA Briefing—10th Term Third Meeting
Slide 12: RRSC FACA Meeting Protocols – 10th Term
RRSC FACA Meeting Protocols – 10th Term Agenda - Joe Hoagland, Vice President, Enterprise Relations & Innovation is the Designated Federal Officer (DFO); Amy Henry, Senior Manager, Enterprise Relations & Innovation is the alternate DFO - Agenda prepared and approved by the DFO in consultation with C
Slide 13: DFO Briefing
DFO Briefing Amy Henry, Senior Manager, Enterprise Relations and Innovation Designated Federal Officer Alternate
Slide 14: TVA Update
TVA Update Board of Director Announcements Approved the retirement of Paradise Unit 3 in 2020 and Bull Run in 2022 Jeff Lyash named new President and CEO to replace retiring CEO Bill Johnson Bill Johnson Jeff Lyash James “Skip” Thompson was elected the new Board Chair to a two-year term Discontinuin
Slide 15: New Biz in the Valley
New Biz in the Valley • SmileDirectClub, a market leader in doctor-directed, remote invisible aligner therapy, announced plans to expand operations in Nashville, Tennessee. Plans for the project include the creation of more than 2,000 new jobs and $217 million in investment to expand the company’s M
Slide 16: IRP 2019 Preliminary Observations
IRP 2019 Preliminary Observations • New capacity is needed in all scenarios, even in the lower load futures, to replace expiring or retiring capacity • Solar expansion plays a substantial role across all portfolios • Gas, storage and demand response additions provide reliability and/or flexibility •
Slide 17: Questions?
Questions? RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 17
Slide 18: February 2019 Flood & River Management Overview
l 3-4, 2019 February 2019 Flood & River Management Overview James H. Everett, PE April 3, 2019
Slide 19: Integrated Resource Management
l 3-4, 2019 Integrated Resource Management River system assigned multipurpose role through TVA Act in 1933 (section 9a) …to regulate the stream flow primarily for the purposes of promoting navigation and controlling floods. So far as may be consistent with such purposes, ...for the generation of ele
Slide 20: Integrated River Management
l 3-4, 2019 Integrated River Management Provides Multiple Benefits Navigation Water Supply Flood -Damage Recreation Reduction Power Water Quality Generation
Slide 21: Average annual rainfall and runoff
l 3-4, 2019 • Average annual rainfall is about 51 inches • Average annual runoff is about 22 inches • About 60% of the average runoff - Jan. through April RRSC April 3-4, 2019 21
Slide 22: Rain and runoff by month
l 3-4, 2019 Rain Runoff 6 5 4 Inches 3 2 1 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Slide 23: Flood Control
019 Flood Control Chattanooga ao: Fld Stage RAS_Al_Forecast: [1] Marstem HEC-RAS 03-05-2019 02:00:00 CST Current Copy Naturals Forocast: [2] Show Naturals in RAS Plats 03-05-2019 07:00:00 CST Local —PASHG[:] — Adjusted HS [:] — Oboaived Hé — Naturals HG [2]
Slide 24: Flood stage comparison
l 3-4, 2019 • 1867 Flood • 58 foot stage RRSC April 3-4, 2019 25
Slide 25: VA
VA
Slide 26: Flood Control
l 3-4, 2019 Flood Control • Use tributary dams to store water to reduce downstream flooding • TVA issues flood forecasts for major areas along the Tennessee River through partnerships with the National Weather Service • Release water at non-flood rate once levels below dams have receded • Annual ave
Slide 27: Navigation
Navigation Kentucky Cumberland River eClarksville ‘@Nashville Tennessee Jackson e eColumbia @Shelbyille Mississippi W wa tock and dam ~ , VV USACE lock and dam upeloe
Slide 28: Navigation
l 3-4, 2019 Navigation • Cost-effective transportation • Raw materials, coal, grains, aggregates, iron, steel, petroleum • ~ $1B/year in shipper savings • 800 miles of commercially navigable waterways • Partners with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Coast Guard, and towing industry 1 barge
Slide 29: Hydropower
l 3-4, 2019 Hydropower • 3,538 MW Conv. generating capacity (109 Units) • 1,653 MW Pump-storage capacity (4 units) • Peaking power demand • Rapid dispatch and flexibility • ~ 10% of TVA’s energy portfolio • Low O&M Costs • Displaces more expensive fuels • Water temperature support at thermal generat
Slide 30: Water Supply and Quality
l 3-4, 2019 Water Supply and Quality • 700 Water Intakes • Process water for industry, thermal- electric cooling, municipal, irrigation • Drinking water for nearly 5 million people • Temperature and Dissolved • Provide minimum depths for intakes Oxygen monitoring • Manage inter-basin transfers • Ada
Slide 31: Recreation
l 3-4, 2019 Recreation • 230 Commercial Marinas • 260 Campgrounds • Drawdown restricted June 1 – Labor Day to provide higher summer lake levels • Numerous tailwater releases to support trout fishing, whitewater rafting and drift- boating • Economic boost • Stakeholder involvement • Special flows and
Slide 32: Challenges
l 3-4, 2019 Challenges • Balancing the competing demands on the system and the overall value to the public • Understanding of the trade-offs associated with various scenarios • Example: Can you keep my reservoir higher, longer? Flood Control Water Quality Thermal Compliance Hydropower Generation Hig
Slide 33: Forecasting & Decision Support
l 3-4, 2019 Forecasting & Decision Support • 200 Rain Gages • 60 Stream Gages • Data Management (FEWS) • Inflow and Runoff Modeling (SAC-SMA) • Reservoir Storage Routing and Simulation (Riverware) • Hydraulic Modeling (HEC-RAS) • Hydropower Optimization (Riverware) • Information Dissemination (Varie
Slide 34: The River Forecast Center
l 3-4, 2019 The River Forecast Center • Staffed 24/7/365 • System monitoring • Teams issue 2-4 forecasts per day • Emergency response • Data validation • Hydropower scheduling • Modeling • Interaction with stakeholders
Slide 35: February 2019 Flood
l 3-4, 2019 February 2019 Flood
Slide 36: Rainfall / Runoff (in)
Rainfall / Runoff (in) Feb Mar Apr —— Normal Rainfall Rainfall - Runoff Cumulative CYTD 2019 May Jun —— Observed Rainfall Jul Aug Sep Oct —— Normal Runoff —— Observed Runoff Nov Dec
Slide 37: 30-Day Observed Precipitation
March 04, 2019 30-Day Observed Precipitation Created on: March 05, 2019 - 13:22 UTC Valid on: March 04, 2019 12:00 UTC
Slide 38: Over $1.6 Billion in Damages Averted
S44 OVER $1.6 BILLION IN DAMAGES AVERTED FEBRUARY 2019 Clinton $66,900,000 $203 00 Lenoir Ci ‘ st. o08 | Savannah $3,300,000 Chattanooga [gegen Fay sie] $29,900,000 South Pittsburg $62,000,000 Decatur $22,400,000 Kingsport $20,100,000 Knoxville eee Elizabethton $2,390,000 TA 19.2868 0918
Slide 39: River Stages
PO019 _. River Stages Chattanooga 50.0 Level (FT) | NWS W. 7s 25.0 . | MEI Waming 2s 200 vs 02-12-2019 02-15-2019 02-18-2019 02-21-2019 02-242019 02-27-2019 03-02-2019 03-05-2019 03-08-2019 03-11-2019 03-14.2019 RAS_All_Forecast: [1] Mainstem HEC-RAS 03-15-2019 11:00:00 CDT Current Copy_Naturals_For
Slide 40: Stakeholder Outreach
Stakeholder Outreach • Directly to County Emergency ManagementAuthorities • Conference calls with State Emergency Management • Conference calls with Navigation Industry • Updating National Weather Service routinely • Updates to recreational interests, marinas, rowing venues, campgrounds, etc. • Upda
Slide 41: Social media posts on flood updates
019 Tennessee Valley Authority @ @TVAnews » Mar t v Tennessee Valley Authority @ @TVAnews « Feb 27 v (TAY srenegement ofthe Tenn. ivr system using cr integrated system of 49 dams ( I) River Update: We are increasing releases out of tributary dams to recover flood tr ater set Ha aa ee storage in prep
Slide 42: Social Media Impact
l 3-4, 2019 Social Media Impact facebook.com/TVA @TVAnews
Slide 43: l 3-4, 2019 Credit: @ NWSHuntsville
l 3-4, 2019 Credit: @ NWSHuntsville
Slide 44: Lingering Impacts
l 3-4, 2019 Lingering Impacts
Slide 45: Summary
l 3-4, 2019 Summary • TVA continues it’s river management mission – dating back to the TVA Act • Operations are driven by rainfall and runoff as guided by Reservoir Operations Policy • Integrated operation allows TVA to balance river system benefits: – Navigation – Flood-damage reduction – Affordabl
Slide 46: Release schedules and lake info
019 www.tva.com e Release schedules ¢ Current reservoir elevations ¢ Operating guides ¢ Tailwater improvements ¢ Monitoring results TVA Lake Info App TVA LAKE INFO . App Store
Slide 47: Questions?
Questions? RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 47
Slide 48: Kentucky Lock Addition & Lake Barkley Fish Fence Research Project
l 3-4, 2019 Kentucky Lock Addition & Lake Barkley Fish Fence Research Project Don Getty, Project Manager US Army Corps of Engineers April 3, 2019
Slide 49: Kentucky Lock Addition
49 KENTUCKY LOCK ADDITION 237 217 200 80 252 237 217 200 119 174 237 217 200 27 .59 255 0 163 131 239 110 112 62 102 130 255 0 163 132 65 135 92 102 56 120 255 0 163 122 53 120 56 130 48 111 Don Getty Project Manager Nashville District April 2019 “The views, opinions and findings contained in this r
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Slide 51: KY Lock Location
51 KY Lock Location KY Lock Ohio R. Paducah Mississippi R. KENTUCKY VIRGINIA TENNESSEE 48 Melton Hill Knoxville Tennessee R. Ft. Loudoun Watts Bar NORTH CAROLINA Pickwick Chattanooga MISSISSIPPI Wilson ALABAMA GEORGIA Nickajack SOUTH Wheeler CAROLINA Guntersville Lock & Dam Tennessee River Basin 52
Slide 52: KY/Barkley System Vicinity Map
l 3-4, 2019 KY/Barkley System Vicinity Map Smithland Lock Cumberland R. ILLINOIS Smithland N KENTUCKY Ohio R. Tennessee R. Paducah Barkley Lock Gilbertsville Kentucky I-24 Lock Barkley Canal
Slide 53: KY Lock - Ft. Campbell Unit traveling to Louisiana
KY Lock - Ft. Campbell Unit traveling to Louisiana February 2018
Slide 54: Delta Mariner
Delta Mariner 7/15/04 • Pictures???
Slide 55: Delta Mariner - April 2010 Wheeler Lock
l 3-4, 2019 Delta Mariner - April 2010 Wheeler Lock • Pictures???
Slide 56: Delta Mariner - Rocket Loading in Decatur 2010
l 3-4, 2019 Delta Mariner - Rocket Loading in Decatur 2010 • Pictures???
Slide 57: MRC Tour ULA, Decatur, AL
l 3-4, 2019 9 Aug 2015 MRC Tour ULA, Decatur, AL Source: USACE Lock Performance Monitoring System (LPMS) data
Slide 58: Sand Mining on Ohio River
RRSC April 3-4, 2019 58 Sand Mining on Ohio River
Slide 59: Vulcan Materials – Grand Rivers Quarry
RRSC April 3-4, 2019 59 Vulcan Materials – Grand Rivers Quarry Harbor
Slide 60: Changes in Refined Petroleum – Colonial Pipeline
Changes in Refined 60 RRSC April 3-4, 2019 Petroleum – Colonial 8” and 10” Pipes to Nashville Pipeline 3 cents per gallon pipeline cost from Gulf to Nashville Two 36” Mainline Pipes
Slide 61: Nashville Petroleum Trend
l61 3-4, 2019 Nashville petroleum Trend Gasoline and Ethanol CY 2014 CY 2015 CY 2016 CY 2017 CY 2018 Middle <2% 2-10% 10-20% >25% >40% TN Market Share by Barge Diesel CY 2014 CY 2015 CY 2016 CY 2017 CY 2018 Middle <150K <150K >250K >450K >600K TN Tons tons tons tons tons tons by Barge
Slide 62: Calvert City Chemical Plants
Calvert City Chemical Plants
Slide 63: Eddyville Riverport
RRSC April 3-4, 2019 63 Eddyville Riverport
Slide 64: Kentucky Lock System - Delays and Tonnage
Kentucky Lock System - Delays and Tonnage 16 14 12 Hours Delay 10 8 6 4 2 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 50 40 Million TONS 30 20 10 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 35 M
Slide 65: 2015 Commodity Value Distribution
34; 2015 Commodity Value Distribution Petroleum - 12% Ores/Minerals - 10% lron/Steel - 17% Others - 8% Coal - 8% Aggregates - 1% Grains - 17% Chemicals - 21% Source: WCSC and 2012 NDSU Commodity Value Study
Slide 66: Near Term Changes to Inland Waterways
l 3-4, 2019 Near Term Changes to Inland Waterways Kentucky Lock Mobile Port Expansion Panama Canal Expansion
Slide 67: Kentucky Lock Addition Artist Rendering
l 3-4, 2019 Kentucky Lock Addition Artist Rendering
Slide 68: KY Lock Computer Rendering
KY Lock Computer Rendering le ee. eM ert ee . en one ee hoe ra ip Py
Slide 69: Proposed Visitors Center
l 3-4, 2019 Proposed Visitors Center
Slide 70: Kentucky Lock Addition Completed Features
l 3-4, 2019 New New Hwy and RR Bridges Transmission Towers Upstream Lock Monoliths Upstream Cofferdam Kentucky Lock Addition Completed Features
Slide 71: Total Project Cost Estimate
l71 3-4, 2019 Total Project Cost Estimate (Fully Funded, Oct 2017 $’s) • Lock & Associated Facilities $1,044M • TVA Transmission Towers 13M • P & L Railroad 97M • Hwy 62 and other roadways 100M Total $1,254M* *Based on 2028 completion date $455M Expended to date = 36% complete BCR = 1.3 & RBRCR = 2.
Slide 72: KY Lock Funding History
l72 3-4, 2019 KY Lock Funding history Annual Funding Allocations $60 Near ARRA $88.9M Efficient Funding $50 $40 Millions $30 Last $20 Year $0 in in FY1 $10 Bud 4 get $0 Net Allocations CY 14 – 2 Major positive game changers to IWTF by Congress
Slide 73: Downstream Cofferdam
RRSC April 3-4, 2019 73 Downstream Cofferdam -Low Bid: $67.1M -Contractor: Johnson Bros. -Award: September 2016 -Complete: February 2020 Downstream Cofferdam
Slide 74: Lift-in Arrangement 3D Model
Lift-in Arrangement 3D Model 2 Feb 2018 – Gantry barge system being assembled 74
Slide 75: First Downstream Cofferdam Shell Set-Down
l 3-4, 2019 Kentucky Lock First Downstream Cofferdam Shell Set-Down (Aug 2018) Great Lakes & Ohio River Division Lift-off Saturday morning Moving Shell Monday morning Tuesday Morning 11:55 Monday night – Success!
Slide 76: Downstream Lock Excavation Award
Downstream Lock Excavation Award: September 2018 76
Slide 77: TVA Towers Crown of last 375' Tower
l 3-4, 2019 TVA Towers Crown of last 375’ Tower
Slide 78: TVA Towers - Crew on last Crown
TVA Towers - Crew on last Crown
Slide 79: TVA Towers View from Top of Tower
l 3-4, 2019 TVA Towers View from Top of Tower
Slide 80: 26 March 2013
l 3-4, 2019 26 March 2013 U/S Cofferdam U1 U2 M4/M5 L4 L5 – L8
Slide 81: 7 June 2016
7 June 2016
Slide 82: 13 July 2016 Last Gate Segment
l 3-4, 2019 13 July 2016 Last Gate Segment
Slide 83: Kentucky Lock – June
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Slide 84: KY Lock - Summary and Challenges
KY Lock - Summary and Challenges • Future Funding • Structural funding issues are trending positive • Impact to costs and ultimate project completion date • Funding flexibility is still being designed in next large construction contract – Downstream Lock Monoliths • Impacts to Existing Lock during c
Slide 85: Status of Asian Carp in the Valley
Status of Asian Carp in the Valley | 85 l 3-4, 2019 Status of Asian Carp in the Valley Dennis S. Baxter April 3, 2019
Slide 86: Asian Carp in the Valley
Asian Carp in the Valley Non-native and invasive in North America There are four Asian carp species in the Tennessee River Watershed: Silver Bighead Grass Black RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 86
Slide 87: Asian Carp Distribution in Tennessee
S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f A s i a n Asian Carp Distribution in Tennessee C a r p i n t h e V a l l e y | 8 7
Slide 88: Asian Carp Distribution & eDNA
S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f A Asian Carp Distribution & eDNA s i a n C a r p i n t h e V a l l e y | 8 8
Slide 89: Mistaken Identity
Mistaken Identity RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 89
Slide 90: Gizzard Shad, Silver Carp, Blueback Herring and Alewife Comparisons
Gizzard Shad, Silver Carp, Blueback Herring and Alewife Comparisons RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 90
Slide 91: MICRA (Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Association)
MICRA (Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Association) • MICRA functions as an umbrella organization - Organizes multi-state partnerships - Address inter-jurisdictional fishery management issues - Within six Mississippi River sub-basins - MICRA is a partnership of • > 28 state agencies with
Slide 92: MICRA Objectives
MICRA Objectives • Conduct Targeted Sampling Surveillance • Early Detection • Population Characteristics • Evaluate Lock & Dam Passage RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 92
Slide 93: National Strategies for Asian Carp
National Strategies for Asian Carp • Contain and control the expansion of populations of Bighead, Black, grass, and Silver carps in the United States • Extirpate, or reduce to levels of insignificant effect • Conduct research to provide accurate and scientifically valid information necessary for the
Slide 94: Who is Responsible
Who is Responsible • The states (KY, MS, AL, TN) fisheries management • The USFWS obtains funding then facilitates program The USACE operates locks • The TVA manages water/operates dams Tennessee River RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 94
Slide 95: Can These Fish Be Stopped?
Can These Fish Be Stopped? RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 95
Slide 96: Understanding Population Dynamics
Understanding Population Dynamics • Silver and Bighead carp form First Actions tight schools. Individuals will be tagged so the schools of Asian carp can be tracked. This is called the “Judas fish technique.” • The fish can be affectively netted to ensure re-capture and removal of other invasive car
Slide 97: First Actions (cont.)
First Actions (cont.) Collaboration of Sub-basin agencies and universities • Implanting acoustic transmitters and receivers • Monitor movements through locks and dams • Provide information for lock management and deterrent barriers • Surveying relative densities • Determine if natural recruitment is
Slide 98: Fill Knowledge Gaps
Fill Knowledge Gaps Understand distributions and habitat use in the Ohio River sub- basin and determine: - Spawning occurring within the systems, - Movement within the systems, and will provide - Life history and population dynamics data for informing Tennessee River specific-models - Estimating con
Slide 99: Will Asian Carp Affect the Fisheries?
Will Asian Carp Affect the Fisheries? • Unknown at this Time • Long Term Monitoring Programs & Historical Fisheries Data will help Determine Changes in Fish Populations RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 99
Slide 100: Silver Carp Monitoring
Silver Carp Monitoring RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 100
Slide 101: Silver Carp Adult and Larvae
Silver Carp Silver Carp Larvae Adult RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 101
Slide 102: Reservoir Ecological Health Locations
Reservoir Ecological Health Locations RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 102
Slide 103: Ecological Health Score Calculation Utilizing Five Key Indicators
Ecological Health Score Calculation Utilizing Five Key Indicators RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 103
Slide 104: Strategies to Stop Upstream Migration
Strategies to Stop Upstream Migration • Communication • Barriers • Commercial Fishing • Contract Fishing • Bow Fishing Tournaments • Large Scale Netting at Pinch Points RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 104
Slide 105: Communication
S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f A s Communication i a n C a r p i n t Websites h e V a l TV Interviews l e y | 1 Tennessee Uncharted 0 5 Public Meetings Sportsman Events
Slide 106: Barriers
Barriers • Electric and Acoustic • Positioned at the downstream lock entrances • Current research will determine if barriers are successful RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 106
Slide 107: Acoustic Barrier System at Lake Barkley Lock
Acoustic Barrier System at Lake Barkley Lock • Sound Barrier-Installed by the USGS • Install in March • Test in May • Verify if barrier works by tagging and tracking movement • Successful spawning has only occurred once in 2015 and not has been seen in KY or Barkley Lakes. • 100% effectiveness is no
Slide 108: Commercial Fishing
Commercial Fishing
Slide 109: Bow Fishing for Asian Carp
S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f A s Bow Fishing for Asian Carp i a n C a r p i n t h e V a l l e y | 1 0 9
Slide 110: Asian Carp Roundup
S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f A s Asian Carp Roundup i a n C a r • Removal at Pinch Points p i n t h • Multi-Agency Event e V a l l e y | 1 1 0
Slide 111: Cooperative Tagging and Removal
S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f Cooperative Tagging and Removal A s i a n C a r p i n t h e V a l l e y | 1 1 1
Slide 112: Uses for Asian Carp
S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f A s Uses for Asian Carp i a n C a r p i n t • Table Fare h e V a • Bait l l e y | • Animal Feed 1 1 2 • Compost • Recreation?
Slide 113: Asian Carp are Great Table fare!
S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f A s Asian Carp are Great Table fare! i a n C a r p i n t h e V a l l e y | 1 1 3
Slide 114: S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f A s i
S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f A s i a n C a r p i n t h e V a l l e y | 1 1 4
Slide 115: Kentucky Fish Center, LLC
S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f A s Kentucky Fish Center, LLC i a n C a r p i n t • Opened the Kentucky Fish House h e V - Public-Private Partnership to harvest and sell Asian Carp a l l e y • Harvest goal by 2024 is 20-million-pound | 1 1 5 production goal • Teaches Commercial Fishers – Use nets and ho
Slide 116: Turning an invasive problem into a bait solution
Turning an invasive problem into a bait solution • Lowering numbers of silver carp moving upstream by using them for bait - Harvest, freeze it, cut it into pieces - Sell it as a cheap bait to East Coast lobster fishermen - Lobster Fisherman want live bait and are willing to pay 50 cents per pound >
Slide 117: Lacey Act
Lacey Act • It’s legal to transport invasive species across state lines • if the fish are dead and eviscerated • Significant regulations must be amended to make this work Status of Asian Carp in the Valley | 117
Slide 118: Silver Carp on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes
Silver Carp on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes Status of Asian Carp in type Valley | 118
Slide 119: Health and Safety Issues
Health and Safety Issues RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 119
Slide 120: Flying Carp are a Hazard to Boaters
Flying Carp are a Hazard to Boaters RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 120
Slide 121: State of the Valley
State of the Valley All State and Federal Agencies are working together through MICRA RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 121
Slide 122: State of the Valley
State of the Valley • All State and Federal Agencies are working together through MICRA-Ohio Sub-Basin • We Established the Leading Edge of Invasion - Deployed Receivers & Tagged Fish - Identified Pinch Points RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 122
Slide 123: State of the Valley
State of the Valley • All State and Federal Agencies are working together through MICRA-Ohio Sub-Basin • We Established the Leading Edge of Invasion - Deployed Receivers & Tagged Fish - Identified Pinch Points • We are Testing Acoustic Barrier • KY developed fish house & bought Ice Machine • Contrac
Slide 124: S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f A s i
S l 3-4, 2019 t a t u s o f A s i a n C a r p i n t h e V a l l e y | 1 2 4
Slide 125: Status of Asian Carp in the Valley |
Status of Asian Carp in the Valley | 125 l 3-4, 2019
Slide 126: Invasive Fish Deterrent
Invasive Fish Deterrent Don Gibbs
Slide 127: Invasive Fish Deterrent Research – Barkley Lock
l 3-4, 2019 Invasive Fish Deterrent Research – Barkley Lock 12 Critical Lake Barkley Information 7 Major part of the largest reservoir system BAFF Project (197 ft.) east of the Mississippi River. In conjunction with nearby Kentucky Lake, supports an annual $1.2B sport fish and recreation boating
Slide 128: Research Project Information
l 3-4, 2019 Invasive Fish Deterrent Research – Barkley Lock 12 Research Project Information 8 Three year research effort led by USFWS, with USACE, USGS and Kentucky DFWR support Involves testing of a proprietary alternative deterrence method consisting of sound, light and air bubbles – BAFF (Bio
Slide 129: Introduction
129 l 3-4, 2019 Introduction ▪ Fish Guidance Systems Ltd (FGS) has been awarded the design build contract by USFWS to install a Bio Acoustic Fish Fence system at Barkley Lock & Dam. ▪ Project is currently in 100% design phase. ▪ Research design is being developed through the partnership. ▪ Construct
Slide 130: The Bioacoustic Fish Fence - BAFF
THE BIOACOUSTIC FISH FENCE - BAFF ™ BAFF developed by FGS System evaluated by University of Minnesota Uses proprietary sound signal that is introduced into water in a bubble curtain Produces a confined ‘wall of sound’ Sound contours enabling fish to be guided to a Air curtain bypass or trap Utilizes
Slide 131: Proposed BAFF System at Barkley Lock & Dam
PROPOSED BAFF SYSTEM AT BARKLEY LOCK & DAM Deployment Frame Sound Projectors • Previous deployment Bubble Pipe Light Bars 131
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Slide 133: Questions?
Questions? RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 133
Slide 134: Savannah, TN Erosion Study
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 134 Savannah, TN Erosion Study April 3, 2019 RRSC Shannon O’Quinn
Slide 135: Project Location
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 135 Project Location
Slide 136: Project Study Area
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 136 Project Study Area
Slide 137: Tennessee Valley Farmers
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 137 Tennessee Valley Farmers
Slide 138: Shoreline Erosion on Tennessee River
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 138 Shoreline Erosion on Tennessee River n
Slide 139: Shoreline Erosion on Tennessee River
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 139 Shoreline Erosion on Tennessee River
Slide 140: Farms Located on Tennessee River
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 140 Farms Located on Tennessee River
Slide 141: Demonstration Stabilization Project
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 141 Demonstration Stabilization Project
Slide 142: Forsbach Before
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 142 Forsbach Before
Slide 143: Forsbach After
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 143 Forsbach After
Slide 144: Second Demonstration Project
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 144 Second Demonstration Project
Slide 145: Robertson Farm
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 145 Robertson Farm
Slide 146: Erosion Study
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 146 Erosion Study • Determine Extent of Soil Erosion • Identify Hotspots and Collect Shoreline Characteristics • Determine Soil Strength • Suggest Best Stabilization Practices
Slide 147: Shoreline Erosion Hotspots
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 147 Shoreline Erosion Hotspots
Slide 148: TVA Transects
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 148 TVATransects
Slide 149: Shoreline Erosion Monitoring Sites
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 149 Shoreline Erosion Monitoring Sites
Slide 150: Soil Resistance to Erosion
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 150 Soil Resistance to Erosion
Slide 151: Boat Wakes
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 151 Boat Wakes
Slide 152: Study Results
3-4, 2019 Natural Resources Stewardship | 152 Study Results • Determine major influences on erosion • Identify Most Cost Effective Stabilization Practices • Recruit Additional Partners • Leverage Additional Resources
Slide 153: Questions?
Questions? RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 153
Slide 154: Wrap up and Adjourn
Wrap up and Adjourn • Field trips bus location • Breakfast at the hotel • September meeting date • Term 11 Council Future Topics of Interest RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 154
Slide 155: Lunch Break
Lunch Break Meeting Adjourned for Today Meeting will reconvene tomorrow, 4/4, at 8:30 am
Slide 156: Regional Resource Stewardship Council – Day 2
Day 2 Regional Resource Stewardship Council April 4, 2019 Kentucky Dam Village Resort
Slide 157: Welcome
Slide 158: Agenda – April 4, 2019
Agenda – April 4, 2019 8:30 Welcome and Recap Liz, Facilitator 8:35 Council Discussion / Form Council Advice 9:25 Prepare for Public Comment Period 9:30 Public Comment Session Liz 10:30 Break 10:45 Finalize Advice Statement 11:05 Natural Resources Update Bucky Edmondson 11:15 By-laws update Amy 11:3
Slide 159: Day 1 Recap
Day 1 Recap • Navigation and Flood Control • Invasive Species • Erosion Control RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 159
Slide 160: Announcements
Announcements • Administrative By-laws updated • Next meeting date and location • 11th term – April 2020 • Meeting reimbursements RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 160
Slide 161: RRSC Discussion
MA RRSC Discussion
Slide 162: Break / Prepare for Public Comment Period
Break Prepare for Public Comment Period
Slide 163: Public Comment Period
Public Comment Period • Public participation is appreciated • This is a listening session; responses are typically not provided
Slide 164: TVA Natural Resources Update
TVA Natural Resources Update April 4, 2019 Bucky Edmondson, Director of Natural Resources
Slide 165: Natural Resources Focus Areas
Natural Resources Focus Areas Nuisance & Reservoir Section 26a Land & Public Land Invasive Lands & Land Use Habitat Protection Species Planning Agreements Stewardship Management Cultural Water Public Resource Resource Recreation Ecotourism Outreach & Management Stewardship Information RRSC April 3-4
Slide 166: 2020 NRP Update Schedule
RRSC April 3-4, 2019 2020 NRP Update Schedule Scoping Draft SEIS Public Comment Final SEIS July 16 – August 20, 2018 September 2018 – May 2019 May – June 2019 June 2019 – March 2020 Public Notice of Intent Prepare Draft SEIS Prepare Final SEIS 30-Day Public Scoping Draft SEIS 60 Day August 2018 to M
Slide 167: Reservoir Lands Planning
Reservoir Reservoir Lands Planning Lands Planning • Watts Bar Reservoir Land Plan Amendment - due early summer • Tellico Reservoir Land Management Plan - begins in May 2019 • Reservoir Land Planning Viewer Map https://www.tva.gov/landplans o Interactive land planning zone map with address search box
Slide 168: Floating Cabin Program
Recreation Floating Cabin Program • Phase 1 Rules effective October 1, 2018 • Phase 2 Rules target Summer 2019 o Electrical, wastewater, flotation, mooring, & compliance fees o Permitting, rebuilds, transfers, locations, schedule • Hardspots for Rules o Compliance Fee Amount o Enclosing Open Space o
Slide 169: Floating Cabin Program
Recreation Floating Cabin Program • Stakeholder Advisory group • Engagement and Information o Marina visits o One on one conversations o Updated web pages o Informational posters o Upcoming summer interactions RRSC April 3-4, 2019 169
Slide 170: Flood Damage Assessments
Public Land Protection Flood Damage Assessments Began assessing TVA properties as soon as it was safe • Focused on frequently visited areas o Campgrounds on Dam Reservations o Day use areas o Launching ramps o Courtesy piers below the dams o Dewatering areas o Trails • More remote TVA public lands n
Slide 171: Flood Damage Impacts
Public Land Protection Flood Damage Impacts • Anticipate over $1.2 million dollars to repair flood damaged assets • Recovery will likely take several years • High impact areas are located in the West Region in the tailwater areas of Wheeler, Wilson, Pickwick and Kentucky RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 171
Slide 172: Community Engagement
Public Outreach & Information Community Engagement • 18 Reservoir and Community Cleanups with 16 communities • 300+ Outreach events in 63 communities • Bassmaster Classic fishing tournament with record attendance • TVA Science Kids – World Water Monitoring for more than 6,000 children RRSC April 3-4
Slide 173: Community Engagement
Public Outreach & Information Community Engagement Upcoming activities include • Hidden Rivers film viewing • National Geographic Tennessee River Valley film launch • Volunteer events (Earth Day, Trails Day and National Public Lands Day) • 41 more cleanups planned RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 173
Slide 174: Community Engagement
Public Outreach & Information Community Engagement Upcoming activities include • Guntersville HydroFest and fishing tournaments with TVA’s mobile aquarium • Environmental education programs focused on water monitoring • 300 more outreach events and educational activities planned RRSC April 3-4, 2019
Slide 175: My Lake Guntersville Campaign
My Lake Guntersville Campaign The W.E.T. Foundation and its partners support the protection and preservation of Lake Guntersville. • Raise awareness and money to address threats to healthy and safe lake • Manage invasive species including plants, zebra mussels and Asian Carp • Halt island erosion, w
Slide 176: Counties Reached Through Stewardship Efforts
Counties Reached Through Stewardship Efforts RRSC April 3-4, 2019 | 176
Slide 177: Questions
Questions
Slide 178: Finalize Advice Statement
1M Finalize Advice Statement
Slide 179: Wrap Up and Adjourn
MA Wrap Up and Adjourn
Slide 180: Thank you and please travel safely!
Thank you and please travel safely!
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