YUBA-BEAR/DRUM-SPAULDING/ROLLINS RELICENSINGS

ANGLER/RECREATION FOCUS GROUPS

Dear Relicensing Participants:

 This serves as notification that the first series of focus groups on angling/recreation flows will be held on Monday, August 11, 2008.

 Where: Auburn Holiday Inn, Auburn CA

 Why?  To find out information on angling and water-based activities for the Yuba-Bear/Drum Spaulding Hydro-Relicensing Projects.

 Time:  5:30-7:00 p.m.; or from 7:15-8:45 p.m.; two sessions will be held for participant’s convenience.

 Who Should Attend?  Anglers who have knowledge about water-based activities within the Yuba-Bear/Drum-Spaulding Projects.

 For more information on the Yuba-Bear / Drum Spaulding Projects, please review the Recreation Flow Draft Study Proposal, Focus Group Questions found at the following web address:  http://www.eurekasw.com/NID/default.aspx

 Thank you,

 Ron Nelson, General Manager
Yuba-Bear Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 2266)
Nevada Irrigation District
nelson@nid.dst.ca.us

Steve Peirano, Relicensing Project Manager
Drum-Spaulding Project (FERC Project No. 2310)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
SLP2@pge.com

Forrest Sullivan, Relicensing Project Manager
Rollins Transmission Line Project (FERC Project No. 2784)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
FRS3@pge.com

 This email was sent on behalf of the above parties by:
Kelly Bricker
Senior Scientist - Recreation and Land Use
Devine Tarbell & Associates