Pay for success project
measure and quantify outcomes and benefits
improved metering: use advanced metering infrastructure to facilitate water trades and meet regulations
online water tracking tool: technology to track okanogan's water supply//domestic well situation live (as alternative to hirst decision?) CIG grant? Talk to MVCC?
3rd party verify outcomes
performance contract mechanisms to attract private investment
water supply credits
salmon recovery credits
other "data analytics" tools to help with measurement
quantify enviro benefits - standardized measure to attract investment
key questions
methow - 1) how is 2 cfs reserve being measured? 2) Who is accounting for twithdrawals affecting 2 cfs reserve? 3) What are min IS flows in reaches that 2 cfs reserve sits on top of?
Investor pay for upfront habitat project building and takes on risk
TU does project
Project with successful "credits"sold to BPA at rate that includes interest
Solve problem of USGS stream gauges lacking funding
somehow loop in cody's BC project
"Environmental impact unit" needs to be quantified and verified for each project. For quantity projects, it's AF of water
tool to help quantify "units of impact" that can help drive a pay for success conservation approach and successful water markets
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create through wetland recharge/flow augmentation credit program like DU is doing in the South Platte?
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DOE watershed planning grant (contact Rose and ask when next cycle available)