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Tennessee Valley Authority — Investor Presentation (June 2017)
133 slides from Tennessee Valley Authority's investor presentation, Jun 6, 2017
Slide 1: Regional Resource Stewardship Council
Regional Resource Stewardship Council June 6 and 7, 2017 Knoxville, Tennessee
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Slide 3: Safety First
Safety First Building Emergency Plan Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 3
Slide 4: Introductions
Introductions • Name • Organization • Favorite Recreational Activity Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 4
Slide 5: Today's Meeting
1M Today's Meeting
Slide 6: Agenda – June 6, 2017
Agenda – June 6, 2017 8:30 TVA Welcome Joe Hoagland, VP, Enterprise Relations and Innovation and Designated Federal Officer RRSC Welcome Avis Kennedy, Council Chair Introductions and Agenda Review Lee Matthews, Facilitator 8:50 FACA Briefing Kendra Mansur, Office of the General Counsel 9:00 DFO Brie
Slide 7: Agenda – June 7, 2017
Agenda – June 7, 2017 8:30 Welcome and Recap Lee Matthews, Facilitator 8:40 Comprehensive Land Plan and Bucky Edmondson, Director, Natural Resources Future RRSC Topics 9:00 Prepare for Public Comment Period 9:05 Public Comment Period Matthews, Facilitator 10:05 Break 10:15 Council Discussion / Form
Slide 8: RRSC Meeting Facilitation
RRSC Meeting Facilitation DFO (or his designee) will facilitate and ensure good order during all open discussions Only one speaker or attendee is permitted to comment at a time To be recognized by the Chair (or meeting facilitator) in order to provide comment, please turn your name card on its
Slide 9: The Federal Advisory Committee Act and The Regional Resource Stewardship Council
The Federal Advisory Committee Act and The Regional Resource Stewardship Council Kendra Mansur, Office of the General Counsel FACA Briefing—Ninth Term Second Meeting
Slide 10: RRSC Meeting Protocols
RRSC Meeting Protocols Agenda - Joe Hoagland, Vice President, Enterprise Relations is the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) - Agenda prepared and approved by the DFO in consultation with Council Chair, Avis Kennedy - Agenda distributed to Council and an outline is published in the Federal Register pr
Slide 11: Thank you for your participation and advice.
Thank you for your participation and advice.
Slide 12: DFO Briefing
DFO Briefing Joe Hoagland, Vice President, Enterprise Relations and Innovation Designated Federal Officer
Slide 13: TVA Updates
TVA Updates Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 13
Slide 14: September 2016 Meeting Recap
September 2016 Meeting Recap • Meeting held September 20-21, 2016, in Knoxville, TN • Welcomed new members to the RRSC • Provided an overview of the Seven States Water Partnership, which addresses coordination water supply in the seven state region • Provided a Natural Resource Stewardship update •
Slide 15: Today's Meeting Goals
Today’s Meeting Goals • Provide an update to the RRSC on TVA Natural Resource Stewardship and River Operations. • Provide an update on RRSC topics including Comprehensive Lands Planning EIS, Floating Homes, and Dam Safety topics • Share information on the Ecotourism Benefit of TVA’s Management of Pu
Slide 16: TVA Land & River Management
TVA Land & River Management David Bowling, Vice President
Slide 17: TVA Resources & River Management
TVA Resources & River Management Resources & River Mgmt. TVA Police & Environmental Safety & Land & River Facilities Enterprise Emergency Compliance & Aviation Mgmt. Mgmt. Improvement Mgmt. Operations Services Regional Resource Stewardship Council Update | 17
Slide 18: TVA Land & River Management
TVA & River Management Land & River Mgmt. Realty Real Estate Natural River Mgmt. Dam Safety Services & Strategy & Resources GIS Support Regional Resource Stewardship Council Update | 18
Slide 19: River Management Update
River Management Update Melissa Lindquist P.E. River Forecast Center Lead Engineer
Slide 20: Reservoir Conditions
Reservoir Conditions • Rainfall – 24.4” CYTD (116% of normal, 4/24/17) • Runoff – 11.5” (81% of normal) • 9 of 10 major tributary lakes at or above target levels on June 1st. • Nottely was a couple feet low due to lingering drought conditions in N. GA. River Management Update | 20
Slide 21: April Showers
April Showers • Wettest April since 1998 • 7 days ending 4/29: 250% of normal rainfall and 334% for runoff • Stored water in tributaries to prevent flooding in downstream communities; accumulated 11’ in Norris over 3 days to 7.5’ above normal summer pool. River Management Update | 21
Slide 22: Damage Averted Value
VIRGINIA Damage Averted Value: — $370,000 Clinton 9 $1,100,000 ELIZABETHTON ak $190,000 Lenoir City $4,000 9 9 CHATTANOOGA $990,000 ° Our management of the river system took nearly 12 feet off the crest at Chattanooga and over 10 feet off of the crest at Savannah, TN. Additionally, we were able to h
Slide 23: River/Recreation Tour May 1 – May 5
River/Recreation Tour May 1 – May 5 Three Teams- Eastern Valley: North Georgia, Western N.C. and East Tenn. Western Region: West Tenn./Kentucky and Middle Tenn. Central Valley: North Alabama/Miss. and Southeastern Tenn. Organizations participating: River Management Natural Resources Government
Slide 24: Record Extremes Trading Cards River Tree
Record Extremes Trading Cards River Tree River Management Update | 24
Slide 25: Other Outreach
Other Outreach • Dozens of River Forecast Center tours provided • River Management staff supported numerous speaking engagements and community events across the Valley • Social Media – River Management stories and real-time information • Traditional Media • Website and App • TVA Info e-mails River M
Slide 26: Dam Safety
Dam Safety Jim Bryant Senior Program Manager Dam Safety June 6, 2017
Slide 27: The Tennessee Valley
The Tennessee Valley 7 State Region in Southeast US. TVA owns and operates 49 River Dam Projects. Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 27
Slide 28: The Dam Facts
The Dam Facts Oldest Dams: Shortest Dams (Length): • Ocoee 1 – 1911 – by TN Electric • Wilbur Dam – 375’ Power • Douglas Saddle Dams 2 and 7 – • Norris – 1936 – TVA (first dam built by 20’ TVA) Tallest Dam: • Fontana – 480’ Newest Dams: • Tellico – 1979 by TVA (newest “dam”) Shortest Dams (Height):
Slide 29: Dam Safety in TVA
Dam Safety in TVA TVA has maintained a form of the Dam Safety Program since 1933. In 1976 Teton Dam failed • As a result, Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety were developed in 1979. • TVA’s Dam Safety program became more formalized and rigorous TVA’s Dam Safety Program is recognized as a model both na
Slide 30: Dam Safety
Dam Safety TVA’s Dam Safety Program includes: • Civil, mechanical and electrical discipline inspections of each dam • Diving inspections • Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) inspections • Navigation lock inspections • Instrumentation to monitor dam performance • Maintenance and repairs • Spillway gate ma
Slide 31: Boone Dam Remediation Project
Boone Dam Remediation Project Cut-off Wall remediation Grouting along crest Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 31
Slide 32: Little Bear Creek Dam
Little Bear Creek Dam Seep noted on 04/03/2017 Sand filter completed 05/12/17 Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 32
Slide 33: Pickwick Landing Dam South Embankment Modernization
Pickwick Landing Dam South Embankment Modernization Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 33
Slide 34: Cherokee Dam
Cherokee Dam Spillway North Embankment Non-Overflow (287.0 ft.) Non-Overflow (685.0 Powerhouse (412.0 ft.) (2150 ft. ±) (313.0 ft.) ft.) 9 gates South Embankment (2913 ft. ±) Saddle Dam 3 Saddle Dam 1 Saddle Dam 2 630 ft long x 35.8 ft high 900 ft Long x 90.8 ft high 240 ft long x 20.8 ft high Regio
Slide 35: Douglas Dam
Douglas Dam Dandridge Dike Saddle Dam 3 (900ft) Saddle Dam 1 (1840ft) Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 35
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Slide 37: TVA Natural Resources Update
TVA Natural Resources Update Bucky Edmondson, Director Natural Resources
Slide 38: Agenda
Agenda • FY17 Natural Resources highlights • Floating Cabins update TVA Natural Resources Update | 38
Slide 39: Energy, Environment, Economic Development
TVA exists to make our region the best place in the country to live, work and play Energy Manage the river and the lands along it for multiple benefits Environment Economic Protect and enhance Development cultural and natural resources Invest in communities to create and sustain the Valley as a dest
Slide 40: TVA Natural Resources – Focus Areas
TVA Natural Resources – Focus Areas Land, Wildlife, Public Commercial Water & Habitat Outreach & & Public Public Land Resources Management Information Recreation Protection Stewardship Section 26a Nuisance Cultural Reservoir Permitting & Resources Lands Ecotourism Aquatic Plant Land Use Management S
Slide 41: Section 26a Permitting & Land Use Agreements
Section 26a Permitting & Land Use Agreements Facilitate and support reservoir community development and partnerships through Section 26a permitting and land use agreements − Supports public and commercial recreation through permits and land use agreements − Enhances municipal recreational opportunit
Slide 42: WIIN Act of 2016
WIIN Act of 2016 • On December 16, 2016, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 (WIIN) was enacted. • Title IV Sec. 5003 of the WIIN Act amends section 9 of the TVA Act of 1933 to allow recreational access for floating cabins at TVA reservoirs. • The Board is authorized to
Slide 43: Floating Cabins – Next Steps
Floating Cabins – Next Steps • Publish brief proposed Section 26a rule amendments to: Redefine nonnavigable houseboats and floating houses as floating cabins; prohibit new floating cabins after December 16, 2016. • Develop proposed standards and more detailed rule amendments in collaboration with ex
Slide 44: Cultural Resources Stewardship
Cultural Resources Stewardship Collaborate to protect cultural resources and increase awareness of protection needs Over 11,500 identified archaeological sites across the Valley − Host Hiwassee Island Field School to train federally recognized tribes on archaeological field techniques − Host repre
Slide 45: Nuisance Aquatic Plant Management
Nuisance Aquatic Plant Management Identify and manage nuisance aquatic plants in TVA reservoirs 650,000 acres of reservoir surface area − Serve as a national leader in aquatic plant management and partner with various local, state, and federal groups to ensure scientifically sound management in th
Slide 46: Public Outreach and Information
Public Outreach and Information Collaborate to increase awareness and appreciation of resources, and create opportunities for community involvement in resource stewardship Support partnerships throughout the Power Service Area and watershed – Provide environmental education programs with schools,
Slide 47: Water Resources Stewardship
Water Resources Stewardship Collaborate to protect and improve aquatic habitat in the Tennessee River watershed Tennessee River watershed ~ 41,000 square miles, high in aquatic biodiversity − Improve aquatic habitat in the Paint Rock Watershed − Reintroduce selected mussel species to the Powell Ri
Slide 48: Land, Wildlife and Habitat Management
Land, Wildlife and Habitat Management Collaborate to enhance wildlife habitat and resources conditions of public lands and waters 293,000 acres of reservoir lands to manage − Manage thousands of acres of forests and natural grasslands and open lands for wildlife habitat including non-game and game
Slide 49: Commercial and Public Recreation
Commercial and Public Recreation Collaborate to enhance recreational opportunities and accessibility on public lands − Enhance TVA Dam Reservations and reservoir lands including 12 TVA campgrounds, over 80 public recreation areas (boat ramps, picnic areas, beaches) ,over 80 stream access sites and a
Slide 50: Eco-Tourism
Eco-Tourism Collaborate to promote and enhance recreational opportunities to support tourism and local economies – Support regional planning efforts and tourism studies – Expand and promote the National Geographic Geo-tourism interactive MapGuide (www.tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org) – Develop mo
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Slide 52: BREAK TIME
BREAK TIME
Slide 53: Introduce Advice Topic
Introduce Advice Topic Bucky Edmondson, Director Natural Resources
Slide 54: Advice Questions
Advice Questions 1. What additional ways could TVA help communities throughout the power service area establish/increase nature-based tourism or ecotourism? 2. What criteria or considerations should TVA use to determine the balance between commercial/ special events and maintaining an area open (fre
Slide 55: Economic Development Overview
Economic Development Overview Millie Callaway Parkes Senior Program Manager June 6, 2017
Slide 56: TVA Mission
TVA Mission TVA was created more than 80 years ago to serve the public and to make life better for the people of the TVA region. We carry out that mission through our work in: • Energy • • Environment Economic Development 84 YEARS We serve the people of the Valley with our core OF values of safety,
Slide 57: TVA Economic Development
TVA Economic Development ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW | 57
Slide 58: Attract, Engage, Serve
Attract Engage Serve Recruit Valley Incentive Economic Companies and Programs Development Investments Organizations Community Project Development Local Power Management Companies Young Talent Initiative Product & Community Regional Partners Development Livability State Partners Marketing and Researc
Slide 59: TVA Region Performance Highlights
TVA Region Performance Highlights Jobs Capital Investment ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW | 59
Slide 60: Attract: Target Industry Sectors
Attract Target Industry Sectors Transportation-Related Manufacturing Advanced Foreign Direct Investment Manufacturing General Data Centers Manufacturing Food Processing & Packaging ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW | 60
Slide 61: Attract: Regional Development Specialists
Attract: Regional Development Specialists ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW | 61
Slide 62: Attract: Product Development
Attract Product Development InvestPrep™ Megasites Legacy Sites TVA desires to commit InvestPrep™ funds where: clear market-driven matching financial probability of Return on need is evident participation is available Investment is high (new job creation and capital investment) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT O
Slide 63: Attract: Marketing & Communications
Attract Marketing & Communications relationship brand TVAsites.com marketing management Promote and help sell the Valley: support internal and external community recruitment efforts communications assistance ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW | 63
Slide 64: Engage: Valley Incentive Programs
Engage Valley Incentive Programs Investment Credit Performance Grant Loan Funds Security Deposit Coverage ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW | 64
Slide 65: Engage: Community Development
Engage Community Development improving the enhancing the community & economic preparing for the development prospect organization Offerings • Valley Sustainable • Facilitation services customized training Communities • Program of work & assistance • Leadership training planning assistance • Website
Slide 66: Engage: Research
Engage Research utilize numerous analyze data to help public and clients understand subscription the strengths of the sources/databases site and region provide summaries, customize research maps and detailed to meet specific data needs ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW | 66
Slide 67: Engage: Technical Services
Engage Technical Services Offerings: engineering and • GIS-based design services that mapping services • Site evaluations help identify and • Site development market plans sites/buildings • Photographic renderings • 3D modeling ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW | 67
Slide 68: Serve: Teamwork with Partners
Serve Teamwork with Partners economic local power development state agencies companies organizations regional partners federal partners ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW | 68
Slide 69: TVA Economic Development
WORKS LI TVAsites.com © TVAed @) TVA Economic Development
Slide 70: Benefits to Outdoor Tourism and Recreation supported by TVA Land and Water Management
Benefits to Outdoor Tourism and Recreation supported by TVA Land and Water Management June 2017 Jerry Fouse, Natural Resources
Slide 71: Benefits to Outdoor Tourism from TVA Land and Water Management
Benefits to Outdoor Tourism from TVA Land and Water Management • Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism – Overview • Economic Impact of Recreation on TVA Reservoir System (University of Tennessee) • Targeted Communities and Partnership Opportunities Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 71
Slide 72: TVA's Mission of Service
TVA’s Mission of Service TVA exists to make our region the best place in the country to live, work and play. Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 72
Slide 73: TVA's Mission of Service
TVA’s Mission of Service Best place to Live, Work and Play Threefold mission: • Provide clean, reliable energy at the lowest possible cost. • Maintain environmental sustainability and provide good recreational opportunities for the people of the Tennessee Valley. • Diligently support economic develo
Slide 74: TVA Land and River Management
TVA Land and River Management Energy Manage the river and the lands along it for multiple benefits. Environment Economic Protect and enhance Development cultural and natural resources. Invest in communities to create and sustain the valley as a destination for outdoor recreation and tourism. Regiona
Slide 75: Benefits to Outdoor Tourism and Recreation from TVA's Land and Water
Benefits to Outdoor Tourism and Recreation from TVA’s Land and Water Making the Valley a Great Place to Live, Work and Play • River Scheduling • Tailwater Oxygenation • Land Availability by Zones for all Demographic Levels • Federal, State and Community Support and Partnerships • Ecotourism Studies
Slide 76: Recreation Use and Economic Impacts at TVA Reservoirs
Recreation Use and Economic Impacts at TVA Reservoirs Dr. Neelam C. Poudyal, Ph.D. University of Tennessee
Slide 77: Recreation Use and Economic Impacts at TVA Reservoirs
Recreation Use and Economic Impacts at TVA Reservoirs Select Summary of Results from Poudyal et al. 2017 Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 77
Slide 78: Introduction
Introduction • Need for a good understanding of: ‒ Pattern and trends in use (participation, recreation user days, etc.) ‒ Management needs and satisfaction with amenities ‒ Economic impacts created by recreation expenditure from onsite visitors and shoreline property owners Regional Resource Stewar
Slide 79: Objectives
Objectives • Provide estimates of the recreation use including users and activity days for sampled reservoirs. • Obtain estimates of the expenditure and economic impacts generated by the recreation visitors for sampled reservoirs. • Provide estimates of the reservoir/system-wide totals for recreatio
Slide 80: Study Area
Study Area • Three reservoirs were selected: ‒ Chickamauga (CH) ‒ Norris (N) ‒ Watts Bar (WB) • Main stem vs. tributary • Rural-urban location • Distance from major population centers • A priority on the level of use Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 80
Slide 81: Data Collection
Data Collection 1. On-site survey of visitors at public access points ‒ Multi-stage sample plan ‒ Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend 2016 ‒ Total of 667 surveys were received 2. Mail survey of reservoir property owners ‒ Survey (with personalized letter) and a follow-up ‒ 1,000 mailed fo
Slide 82: Data Analysis and Extrapolation
Data Analysis and Extrapolation • Sample Statistics ‒ By Strata and Reservoir • Economic Impact Analysis at each Reservoir ‒ Economic multipliers of output, jobs, income, state/local taxes (Input-Output analysis) ‒ Direct, Indirect, Induced Effects (25 miles) ‒ IMPLAN program • Extrapolation to the
Slide 83: Key Results: Recreation Activities and Concerns
Key Results: Recreation Activities and Concerns • Top three recreation activities: Pleasure boating, Fishing (from boat and shore) and Swimming ‒ Water-skiing/tubing more popular in Norris. ‒ Camping and wildlife viewing more popular respectively in Watts Bar and Chickamauga. • Perceived crowding an
Slide 84: Key Results: Recreation Constraints
Key Results: Recreation Constraints • Top constraints to visiting TVA reservoirs more often ‒ Too cold air temperature ‒ Too cold water temperature • Also frequently mentioned: ‒ Water levels (higher proportion of property owners mentioned this) • Crowding at sites or access to water were rarely men
Slide 85: Key Results: Management Improvement to increase recreation use
Key Results: Management Improvement to increase recreation use • Public access users ‒ 46% nothing • Private access users ‒ 32% nothing ‒ 53% increase water level • Frequently mentioned (across reservoir) ‒ Increase water level ‒ Increase fish stocking and variety ‒ Maintain public restrooms Regiona
Slide 86: Key Results: Satisfaction
Key Results: Satisfaction • Public access users (80% satisfied) ‒ 56% completely satisfied ‒ 24% somewhat satisfied • Private access users (74% satisfied) ‒ 27% completely satisfied ‒ 47% somewhat satisfied Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 86
Slide 87: Results: Recreation Use (TVA System)
Results: Recreation Use (TVA System) • Direct Spending: $3.77B Annual Avg. ‒ $351,971 per shoreline mile ‒ USACOE system $324,968 per shoreline mile • Public and Commercial Access site users $3.13B Annual Avg. • Private Access users $638.6M Annual Avg. Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 87
Slide 88: Results: Recreation Use (TVA System)
Results: Recreation Use (TVA System) • Annual Average Economic Impact per shoreline mile $1.1M: ‒ Public and Commercial Access site users ($1M) ‒ Private Access users ($96.6K) • Annual Average $11.9B with $917M State and Local Taxes (10,720 shoreline miles) Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 88
Slide 89: Take Away Points
Take Away Points • TVA reservoirs remain popular recreation and tourism destinations ‒ Sustain outdoor and cultural heritage ‒ Provide social fabric for citizens • Recreation activities have substantial economic impacts ‒ Industrial output, jobs, labor income, state/local taxes • Recreation users ar
Slide 90: Future Directions
Future Directions • Characterize use and economic impacts of TVA ‒ Back Country/Dispersed Recreation ‒ Stream Access Sites ‒ Reservoirs with National Forest • Quantify and estimate value for ‒ Ecosystem services (flood control, carbon sequestration, etc.) ‒ Increased value of real estate and resulti
Slide 91: Benefits to Outdoor Tourism and Recreation supported by TVA Land and River Management
Benefits to Outdoor Tourism and Recreation supported by TVA Land and River Management June 2017 Jerry Fouse, Natural Resources
Slide 92: TVA Natural Resources – Focus Areas
TVA Natural Resources – Focus Areas Land, Wildlife, Public Commercial Water Public Land & Habitat Outreach & & Public Resources Protection Management Information Recreation Stewardship Section 26a Nuisance Cultural Reservoir Permitting & Resources Lands Ecotourism Aquatic Plant Land Use Management S
Slide 93: Opportunities for Support
Opportunities for Support Jobs Success Marketin Implementati g Planning on Investment Taxes Organizati on Vision Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 93
Slide 94: Target Communities
Target Communities • Federal and State Land Communities – Mountain Reservoirs, Ocoee River (areas surrounded predominately by Federal Land) • Rural or Remote Communities – North Alabama and West Tennessee • Diversified Areas within the Power Service Area – Memphis, Nashville, and Rural Areas Regiona
Slide 95: Opportunities in Target Communities
Opportunities in Target Communities • Federal and State Land Communities – limited land available for commercial development and limited tax base for community infrastructure development • Rural or Remote Communities – limited public visibility and limited resources and topographic constraints • Div
Slide 96: Opportunities for Assistance
Opportunities for Assistance • Planning • Outreach and Promotions • Project Implementation • TVA Managed Land • Residential Shoreline Development • Dam Reservations • State and Local Parks • Commercial Recreation • Wildlife Management / Waterfowl Areas Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 96
Slide 97: Planning
Planning • 2014 Initiative to support impacted communities of North Alabama (Colbert, DeKalb, Franklin and Jackson Counties) • Developed ecotourism community planning scope of work as vetted with state tourism offices and universities • Attendance at focus groups and workshops facilitated by Auburn
Slide 98: Outreach & Promotion
Outreach & Promotion • Museum Exhibits • National Geographic Geotourism Initiative • Alabama Blueways / Scenic Rivers Support www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com • TVA Outdoor Guides Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 98
Slide 99: Project Implementation
Project Implementation • Community Boat Ramps and River Access Sites • North Alabama Fishing Tournament Support • Dayton Tennessee Waterfront • Melton Hill Rowing Course • Wolf River Access Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 99
Slide 100: TVA Managed Land
TVA Managed Land • Fishing Tournament Support • TVA Dam Reservations • Improved Tailwater Access • Ocoee River Whitewater • Dewatering Areas • Alabama Scenic River Trail • Appalachian Trail • Support for Residential Shoreline Access Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 100
Slide 101: Examples of Special Events
Examples of Special Events Bucky Edmondson, Director
Slide 102: Special Events on TVA Reservoir Land
Special Events on TVA Reservoir Land A Special Use License is used to authorize short-term special events proposed on TVA land when the applicant has neither access rights, nor rights of occupancy and use. This type of request is not subject to Sections 26a of the TVA Act. The proposed activities wo
Slide 103: Special Events on TVA Reservoir Land
Special Events on TVA Reservoir Land Cross Country / Running Events Event: Run for the Hills Location: South Holston Dam Reservation Event Organizer: Sullivan East High School TVA Regional Resource Stewardship Council - June 2017 | 103
Slide 104: Special Events on TVA Reservoir Land
Special Events on TVA Reservoir Land Bike Racing Events Event: 25K and 50K Mountain Bike Race Location: Raccoon Mountain Pump Storage Facility Reservation Event Organizer: SORBA Chattanooga TVA Regional Resource Stewardship Council - June 2017 | 104
Slide 105: Special Events on TVA Reservoir Land
Special Events on TVA Reservoir Land Fishing Tournaments Event: Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Location: Cherokee Dam Reservation Event Organizer: B.A.S.S. Bassmaster TVA Regional Resource Stewardship Council - June 2017 | 105
Slide 106: Lunch Break
Lunch Break Meeting Adjourned for Today Meeting will reconvene tomorrow, 6/7/17, at 8:30 AM
Slide 107: Regional Resource Stewardship Council
Regional Resource Stewardship Council June 6 and 7, 2017 Knoxville, Tennessee
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Slide 109: Agenda – June 7, 2017
Agenda – June 7, 2017 8:30 Welcome and Recap Lee Matthews, Facilitator 8:40 Comprehensive Land Plan and Bucky Edmondson, Director, Natural Resources Future RRSC Topics 9:00 Prepare for Public Comment Period 9:05 Public Comment Period Matthews, Facilitator 10:05 Break 10:15 Council Discussion / Form
Slide 110: Day 1 Recap
Day 1 Recap • Updates on River and Natural Resource Management • Economic Development Mission of TVA • Economic Benefits of TVA’s Management of Public Land and Water Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 110
Slide 111: Reservoir Lands Planning and Future RRSC Topics
Reservoir Lands Planning and Future RRSC Topics June 2017 Bucky Edmondson, Natural Resources
Slide 112: Agenda
Agenda • Update to the Comprehensive Valleywide Land Plan and Multiple Reservoirs Land Management Plan • Coming Soon … - Public Land Protection Program - Update of the TVA Natural Resource Plan Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 112
Slide 113: TVA Natural Resources – Focus Areas
TVA Natural Resources – Focus Areas Land, Wildlife, Public Commercial Water Public Land & Habitat Outreach & & Public Resources Protection Management Information Recreation Stewardship Section 26a Nuisance Cultural Reservoir Permitting & Resources Lands Ecotourism Aquatic Plant Land Use Management S
Slide 114: Reservoir Lands Planning
Reservoir Lands Planning Reservoir Lands Planning Reservoir land management plans (RLMPs) provide a clear statement of how TVA intends to manage its public lands. − RLMPs allocate TVA-managed land for specific uses consistent with applicable TVA policies, guidelines, laws and regulations − RLMPs gui
Slide 115: Reservoir Lands Planning Update
Reservoir Lands Planning Reservoir Lands Planning Update RRSC Guidance – September 2016 • Identify and engage stakeholders at multiple levels including internal and external to TVA and through a variety of methods including electronic media and social media. • Hold regional public informational meet
Slide 116: Comprehensive Valleywide Land Plan – Next Steps
Reservoir Lands Planning Comprehensive Valleywide Land Plan – Next Steps • Finalize Multiple RLMPs EIS and Update to Comprehensive Valleywide Land Plan Ranges − May through July 2017 • Issue Final RLMPs EIS and Notice of Availability in Federal Register − July 2017 • Final EIS submitted to the Board
Slide 117: Looking Forward – Land Planning
Looking Forward – Land Planning • Watts Bar RLMP and EIS supplement to address needed allocation changes to 6 parcels • Develop and implement new Land Planning Strategy to evaluate and update RLMPs • Off-cycle RLMP allocation changes − Updates to other RLMPs to address parcel allocation changes need
Slide 118: Fall 2017 Preview
Fall 2017 Preview … • Public Land Protection Program • Update of the TVA Natural Resource Plan Regional Resource Stewardship Council | 118
Slide 119: TVA Natural Resources – Focus Areas
TVA Natural Resources – Focus Areas Land, Wildlife, Public Commercial Water Public Land & Habitat Outreach & & Public Resources Protection Management Information Recreation Stewardship Section 26a Nuisance Cultural Reservoir Permitting & Resources Lands Ecotourism Aquatic Plant Land Use Management S
Slide 120: Public Land Protection Program
Public Land Protection Public Land Protection Program Collaborate with the public and partners to be good stewards of the public lands and natural resources entrusted to us to manage and protect • Develop a Public Land Protection Program to encompass efforts in education and outreach, policies and r
Slide 121: Public Land Protection Program
Public Land Protection Public Land Protection Program RRSC Guidance – September 2015 • Public lands continue to be valuable to the citizens that TVA serves. • No net loss of public lands under TVA’s policies. • Address existing dwelling encroachments with a blend of existing regulations and flexibil
Slide 122: TVA Natural Resources – Focus Areas
TVA Natural Resources – Focus Areas Land, Wildlife, Public Commercial Water Public Land & Habitat Outreach & & Public Resources Protection Management Information Recreation Stewardship Section 26a Nuisance Cultural Reservoir Permitting & Resources Lands Ecotourism Aquatic Plant Land Use Management S
Slide 123: TVA Natural Resource Plan
TVA Natural Resource Plan • TVA developed the Natural Resource Plan in 2011 to guide its natural resource stewardship efforts. Implementation was intended to be over a 20-year period and periodically reviewed and updated. • The goal of the plan is to integrate the objectives of the resource areas, p
Slide 124: TVA Natural Resource Plan - Update
TVA Natural Resource Plan - Update • Update the NRP to better align with TVA’s mission and vision, and enhance strategic guidance • By the August 2017 Board meeting − Complete NRP Review • In FY18 − Execute comprehensive NRP update Conduct National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review Engage s
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Slide 126: Short Break Prepare for Public Comment Period
Short Break Prepare for Public Comment Period
Slide 127: Public Comment Period
Public Comment Period • Public participation is appreciated • This is a listening session; responses are typically not provided
Slide 128: Time for a break
Yime toca break
Slide 129: RRSC Discussion and Advice
1M RRSC Discussion and Advice
Slide 130: Advice Questions
Advice Questions 1. What additional ways could TVA help communities throughout the power service area establish/increase nature-based tourism or ecotourism? 2. What criteria or considerations should TVA use to determine the balance between commercial/ special events and maintaining an area open (fre
Slide 131: Wrap Up and Adjourn
1M Wrap Up and Adjourn
Slide 132: Lunch
Lunch
Slide 133: Thank you and please travel safely!
Thank you and please travel safely!
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