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EPA TMDL Grant. Marin County: Boyle Park, Mill Valley. Overview. Richardson Bay TMDL Boyle Park restoration Outreach and community involvement Watershed health monitoring Houseboat/Marina planning assistance Timeline. Location. Richardson Bay. Richardson Bay Pathogens TMDL.
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EPA TMDL Grant Marin County: Boyle Park, Mill Valley
Overview • Richardson Bay TMDL • Boyle Park restoration • Outreach and community involvement • Watershed health monitoring • Houseboat/Marina planning assistance • Timeline
Richardson Bay Pathogens TMDL • Listed for pathogens (tests showed high fecal coliform bacteria) • Approved in December 2009 by the EPA • Identified sources include: • storm drain runoff • sewer overflows • marinas in Richardson Bay
Restoration Project Warner Creek
Restoration Project Warner Creek
Outreach • STRAW restoration days • Community work day • Fencing around project site • Stormdrain stenciling • Signage • Waste bag dispenser • Southern Marin Watershed Program • www.marinwatersheds.org
Timeline • QAPP development Fall 2011 • Rain gauge installation and monitoring Winter 2011- ongoing • Project design Winter 2011-12 • Construction Summer 2012 • STRAW Restoration Fall 2012- Spring 2015 • Community outreach 2011-2015 • Houseboat and marina inspections Ongoing
Questions? Chris Choo Watershed Planner cchoo@co.marin.ca.us 415.499.7586