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special meeting in March, in order to complete the report and submit it to the State
on time.

B. Report from Legal Counsel – Thierry Montoya, Alvarado Smith

Legal Counsel Thierry Montoya advised that all have submitted their committee
members and alternates. He will file a motion with the Riverside County Superior
Court for approval of all members.

VII. Discussion Items

A. Status Report on Water Level Monitoring throughout the Beaumont Basin through
November 27, 2017

Recommendation: No recommendation.

Engineer Hannibal Blandon updated the Committee on groundwater monitoring
wells, including a new monitor at Well #5. Additional wells are being sought in
the west portion of the basin. South Mesa Well #4 proved incompatible with
the monitoring probe.

Mr. Blandon reported on fluctuations in water levels from May 2015 through
November 2017. He drew attention to Banning #8 which has seen a 20 foot
decline over the last two years. In response to a question from Member
Jorritsma, he noted that the Noble Creek Well level has increased by 80 feet
in the last 18 months.

B. Potential Storage Losses Evaluation – Progress Report

Recommendation: No recommendation.
Mr. Tom Harder, hydrogeologist for the Watermaster, reported that he will
finish the models in two weeks, then begin running scenarios. He noted that
he had been asked to model future scenarios as realistically as possible, and
will therefore include recharge activities. He is making sure the data is
consistent with the agencies. Preliminary results will be presented at the
February meeting.

VIII. Topics for Future Meetings

A. Development of a methodology and policy to account for new yield from capturing
local storm water in the basin.

B. Development of a methodology and policy to account for groundwater storage losses
in the basin resulting from the spreading of additional water sources.
C. Development of a methodology and policy to account for recycled water recharge.
D. Develop a protocol to increase the accuracy and consistency of data reported to the
Watermaster.

E. Develop a policy to account for transfers of water that may result when an
Appropriator provides water service to an Overlying Party.

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