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Watershed Monitoring

Watershed Monitoring. *Background Watershed Stewardship Plan-2004 Gap Projects IRWMP-Dec. 2005 Policies SFEI study-2007 Joint TC/WC meeting-June 2010 *Proposed Letter to SWRCB Related items - Indicators and Performance Measures report-Jan. 2010 - NBWA Monitoring Workshop.

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Watershed Monitoring

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  1. Watershed Monitoring *Background Watershed Stewardship Plan-2004 Gap Projects IRWMP-Dec. 2005 Policies SFEI study-2007 Joint TC/WC meeting-June 2010 *Proposed Letter to SWRCB Related items -Indicators and Performance Measures report-Jan. 2010 - NBWA Monitoring Workshop

  2. North Bay Watershed Stewardship Plan-2004 • Gaps Analysis-Phase 2 -weighed each objective against efforts already occurring to identify needs or “gaps” - this led to “candidate” projects and programs • Regional Stream Monitoring Program-$300k -Flows, Water Quality, Recreational Opportunities • Projects on all 9 watersheds-$1.65 million

  3. Integrated Regional Water Management Plan- Dec. 2005 • Evaluated and Prioritized projects • Regional Stream Monitoring Program- $1.95 million Flow, water quality, and habitat • Tier 2 (lower priority)-Conceptual • Policy 4- 4. Support effective surface water monitoring of the region's source waters and receiving waters.

  4. The NBWA will identify streams, rivers, and bay locations where monitoring is needed and develop, to the extent possible, a consistent and coordinated approach for monitoring. This will include specific water quality and flow parameters and proposed monitoring frequency. The NBWA will consider costs when developing a monitoring approach. Implementation Steps ■ Identify North Bay region streams, rivers, and bay locations where monitoring is needed. ■ Research cost effective, applicable monitoring approaches and identify resources needed for implementation. ■ Coordinate with other agencies and groups currently monitoring source and receiving water quality and quantity within the region. ■ Meet with member agencies to discuss potential monitoring approaches and coordinate an implementation plan. ■ Develop a consistent approach to monitoring water quality and quantity in the region’s streams and rivers.

  5. SFEI Study-April 2007 • Cost-Effective, Applicable Monitoring Approaches to Address the Resource Objectives of the NBWA a) Research cost-effective, applicable monitoring approaches and identify resources needed for implementation b) Develop a consistent approach to monitoring water quality and quantity in the region’s streams and rivers

  6. Estimated costs for monitoring in the North Bay total almost $3.5 million/year, and range from $10,000-$100,000 per activity - 21 %-Sustained, multi-year activities with consistent funding - 32 %- Multi-year activities but suspended or complete - 47 %-Short-term activities, suitable for "baseline"

  7. Possible Next Steps 2. Identify to what extent monitoring, assessment, and implementation activities conducted under the county stormwater management programsand various TMDL implementation plans can be prioritized and adjusted in collaboration with Regional Water Board staff in a manner that brings these activities in closer alignment with the Stewardship and Integrated Regional Water Management Plans….

  8. Joint Technical Committees & WC-June 15, 2010 Regulatory Opportunities • Phase II stormwater program- Storm water Monitoring- Case Study -Draft letter-NBWA to SWRCB Consensus on following-Send letter with more specific offer to develop program that meets state goals • Letter reviewed at HFTC meetings on June 30 and August 19

  9. SWRCB Letter • Recommend signing • ??

  10. Indicators and Performance Measures for North Bay Watersheds • January 2010, SFEI, SEC, TBI Priority Indicators • • Dissolved oxygen: a critical indicator of water quality that reflects both utility for ecosystems and value for water supply. • •Temperature: an indicator of aquatic and riparian ecological function and water quality. • • Summer stream flow: an indicator of aquatic and riparian ecological function, water quality, and (in some cases) of reduced dry season flow and/or reduced groundwater discharge to streams. • • Percent impervious watershed area: an indicator of watershed alteration in terms of the area that does not provide natural infiltration Priority performance measure • • Per capita water use: a direct performance measure of collective water efficiency and water conservation program effectiveness based on data generally available from water agencies but not typically summarized on a watershed basis.

  11. NBWA Monitoring Workshop • Recommendation from June 15 Joint Technical Committee meeting • Include panel -Stream and Wetlands Protection Policy -Stormwater Phase II Regulation -Instream Flows Policy -Waivers-> Construction general permit • Late September/ Early October -Joint TC and Watershed Council workshop

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