Actions/projects Activities Timeline Resources 1.A.1.c. Refine existing and create new environmental indicators to measure and report health of the estuary Reconvene indicator science team and begin process of indicator evaluation, refinement, and additions Quarters 1-4 §320 funding 1.A.1.d. Develop Creek Mouth Assessment Tool Create a user-friendly online web tool that will help agencies, organizations and volunteer stewardship groups understand both regional opportunities and constraints for creek mouth restoration/flood protection projects. Quarters 1-4 §320 funding /SFEI partner match Needs additional funds 1.A.1.e. Provide Regional Board Stream and Wetland Protection amendments for SF Bay Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plans) Develop a Stream and Wetland Protection Plan amendment for public review and comment. Quarters 1-4 EPA funds 1.A.1.f.. Statewide Wetland Area Protection Policy Continue coordination between State and Regional Board efforts; provide technical support to State Board on key Policy elements including water quality standards and identification standards for streams and riparian areas. Quarters 1-4 EPA grant funds 1.A..1.g. Statewide Wetland Water Quality Standards Develop report on integrating wetland water quality standards into Water Board programs including implementation strategies and alternatives. Quarters 1-4 EPA grant funds 1.A.2 Manage and Assist Current Partner-led Implementation Efforts Actions/projects Activities (vary by project) Timeline Resources 1.A.2.a. Projects Chelsea Wetland Restoration Project 2.0: Rebuilding Habitat and Shoreline Resilience through a New Generation of Flood Control Channel Design and Management JPC Regional Sea Level Rise Planning and Adaptation Strategy Pinole Creek Restoration Monitor project progress Submit quarterly reports Perform site visits Provide administrative support and management for SFEI monitoring efforts Coordinate sub-recipient activities Manage contracts for implementation of project actions Prepare progress and final reports Quarters 1-4 Appropriate grants: San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund DWR Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) grant Actions/projects Activities (vary by project) Timeline Resources specific
1.A.3.b. Evaluate creek mouth restoration projects Identify and secure funding Complete regional assessment of creek mouth restoration opportunities Identify potential partners and projects Further develop and refine projects Quarter 3 §320 funding IRWMP implementation grant 1.A.4. New Program Efforts Actions Activities Timeline Resources 1.A.4.a. Proposed new IRWM 2 implementation projects: Napa Co Miliken Creek Flood Damage Reduction Oakland Sausal Creek Restoration Petaluma Flood Reduction, Water and Habitat for Capri Creek Redwood City Bayfront Canal Flood Management and Habitat Restoration Richmond Breuner Marsh Restoration San Francisco Bay Climate change Projects San Pablo Rheem Creek Wetlands Restoration St. Helena Upper York Creek Dam Removal and Ecosystem Restoration SFEP sponsoring preparation of grant application package for funding SFEP will manage grant projects upon award Grant Application due March 29 Grant Award: August 2013 DWR IRWM Prop 84 2: Objectives: Build, promote and support community based approaches to watershed protection, restoration and stewardship Increase watershed management capacity of local governments Support implementation and management of the state aquatic invasive species management plan Support and promote new water use conservation methods Support efforts to restore adequate flows to bay tributaries
Lagunitas Creek Watershed Sediment Reduction & Management Marin/Sonoma: Conserving Our Watersheds: AG BMP project Pescadero Water Supply and Sustainability project Roseview Heights Water Supply Infrastructure Upgrades Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed SFEP will manage projects upon award August 2013 2.B. Aquatic Invasive Species 2.B.1. Manage and Implement Current SFEP-led Projects Actions/projects Activities Timeline Resources 2.B.1.a: National Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Sp. The Marine Invasive Species Program’s Tech. Advisory Com Quagga-Zebra Mussel Action Plan Team Provide continued staff support to panels and programs. Key activities include: Developing new policies and programs to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species Developing and reviewing regional and species management Prioritizing key activities for implementation and funding Coordinating activities at the federal, state, and local levels Quarters 1-4 §320 funding U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service funding 2.B.2. New Program Efforts Actions/projects Activities Timeline Resources 2.B.2.a. Strengthen early detection programs for aquatic invasive species in the San Francisco Estuary Partner with Bay Area Early Detection Network and explore other opportunities to expand early detection efforts to wetland and aquatic species Quarter 1 §320 funding New funds Actions/projects Activities Timeline Resources
2.B.2.b. Expand aquatic invasive species outreach to targeted audiences including: recreational boaters , aquarium hobbyists, water gardeners, live bait distributors, etc. Identify partners Develop program Identify resources Quarter 1 §320 funding New funds 2.C. Conservation 2.C.1. Manage and Implement Current SFEP-led Projects Actions/projects Activities Timeline Resources 2. C.1.a. Support and promote new methods of water use conservation within the estuary watersheds Support current and potential projects Quarters 1-4 DWR IRWM Prop 84 2.C. 1.b. Projects : Fish Friendly Farming project in Bay Outreach to Sonoma County landowners on water reuse Monitor project progress Submit quarterly reports Perform site visits Provide administrative support and management Prepare progress and final reports 2.C.2. New Program Efforts Actions/projects Activities Timeline Resources 2.C.2.a. Proposed new IRWM 2 implementation projects: SFPUC regional groundwater storage and recovery San Francisco International Airport Industrial and Reclaimed Water Facility East Bayshore recycled water pipeline (EBMUD) Bay Area Regional conservation project North Bay Water Reuse Program-SCWA SFEP sponsoring preparation of grant application package for funding SFEP will manage projects upon award Grant Application due March 29 Grant Award: August 2013 DWR IRWM Prop 84
Assist in development of multi-region TMDL projects Actions/projects Activities T Timeline Resources 3.A.1.d. Support TMDL development statewide and work on projects intended to increase rate of 303(d) Design training for statewide TMDL Program Advise TMDL on websites, outreach, etc. Maintain TMDL intranet (internal to Water Boards) Extend Bay Area Trash Tracker to Los Angeles (implementing LA Trash TMDL) Other tasks as requested Quarters 1-4 SWRCB contract Prop 84 grant (LA Trash TMDL) 3.A.1.e. Support Bay Area municipalities’ efforts to reduce trash in local creeks and the Bay Manage the Bay Area-wide Capture Demonstration Project Facilitate municipal reporting of trash capture installation and maintenance data Prepare final project report (by November 2013) Prop 84 project: Expand Tracker website to include trash hotspots and cleanup events Pursue opportunities to apply for additional funding for device installation and trash monitoring Quarters 1-4 SWRCB CWSRF funding (ARRA; Coastal Nonpoint Source Program) Prop 84 grant §320 funding 3.A.1.f. Coordinate Supplemental Environmental Projects quality implementation projects) Provide project oversight Coordinate with Water Board staff Maintain lists of potential and completed projects Provide project selection assistance to dischargers Quarters 1-4 SF Bay Regional Water Board Civil Liability actions 3.A.1.f. Implement boater education program under the Clean Vessel Act: Increase pump-out usage and Edit, reprint and distribute pump-out maps and other outreach materials Survey and report on condition and use of Quarters 1-4 State Dept. of Boating and Waterways CVA Grant
awareness among boating community current pump-outs in the Bay-Delta region. Actions/projects Activities T Timeline Resources Work with marinas, boaters and stakeholders to develop a BMP and best technologies toolkit that can be used by other marinas throughout the bay and delta Host Honey Pot Day events in the bay and delta to educate boaters on sewage related issues Quarters 1-4 State Dept. of Boating and Waterways CVA Grant 3.A.2 Manage and Assist Current Partner-led TMDL Implementation Efforts Actions/projects Activities T Timeline Resources 3.A.2 Projects: Richardson Bay Pathogen TMDL Implementation Implement Sediment in Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties Implement Pathogen in Napa County North Richmond Stormwater Diversion Project Hicks Flat Mercury Waste Erosion Control Project (Guadalupe R. watershed mercury TMDL) Senador Mine Mercury Waste Remediation (Guadalupe R. watershed mercury TMDL) Complete monthly/ quarterly/semi-annual progress reports Manage subcontracts/ sub-recipients Perform site visits Review and manage project actions Process invoices and billings Provide contracting support Produce final project reports Quarters 1-4 SF Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund (EPA) 319(h) funding ARRA forgivable loan (SRF) 3. A.3 Potential New Initiatives Actions/projects Activities Timeline Resources
Note that previous sections of this Work Plan highlight our project-specific outreach efforts. Objectives: Promote public involvement in estuary protection through redesigned interactive website Educate the community through the biennial State of the Estuary Conference Create and publish the 2015 State of the Estuary Report Measures of Success: Increased support for and distribution of SFEP Estuary News publication Increased attendees at forums, on tours, and at conferences Increase in web hits over prior year 4.A Manage and Implement Current SFEP Efforts Actions Activities Timeline Resources 4.A.1. Increase public outreach through redesigned website and Estuary News publication Continue to update and upgrade SFEP website Leverage information from SOE, Estuary News, etc. for increased outreach and awareness Quarters 1-4 §320 funding 4.A.2. Support SFEP projects with enhanced GIS capability Develop GIS mapping for key Partnership projects and efforts Quarters 1-4 §320 funding Grant funds when appropriate 4.A.3. Produce print media promoting the Partnership’s projects and programs, building public support for a healthy estuary ESTUARY NEWS Columns in Service Matters (ABAG newsletter) Quarters 1-4 §320 funding Appropriate funds and subscriptions 4.A.4. Produce podcasts and public service announcements Topics to be chosen as projects are completed Quarters 1-4 §320 funding Appropriate grant funds 4.A.5. Use online/social media Continue to support: SFEP video podcasts Quarters 1-4 §320 funding Appropriate grant funds 4.A.6. Commemorate significant by highlighting Partnership work Earth Day event National Estuaries Day event Quarters 3 & 4 §320 funding Appropriate grant funds 4.A.7. Sponsor, plan, and conduct forums, workshops, presentations and conferences Conduct subregional conferences for local government officials and staff to disseminate the results of green stormwater demonstration projects Conduct media event/tour of completed projects to highlight project environmental effectiveness. Quarters 1-4 §320 funding Appropriate grant funds specific
4.A.8. Support/ coordinate a new regional effort to create and launch a bay-wide social marketing effort. Working with partners: Develop new regional brand or slogan related to San Francisco Bay that appeals to a diverse audience and creates a connection with the Estuary. Build upon that brand with pollution prevention behavior change campaigns with the help of an eco-net or watershed network. Quarters 1-4 §320 funding Appropriate grant funds Partner funding Actions Activities Timeline Resources Reduce urban use of pesticides and promote LID by connecting with new regional social marketing campaign. 4.A.9. Increase outreach efforts through ABAG. Continue green infrastructure leadership group; sponsor workshops. Quarters 1-4 §320 funding Appropriate grant funds 4.A.10. Implement boater education program under the Clean Vessel Act (Increase pump-out usage and awareness among boating community). Produce and distribute maps and outreach materials Quarters 1-4 State Dept. of Boating and Waterways CVA Grant 4.A.11. “Got Ants?” outreach to reduce household pesticide use (Implementation of SF Region Urban Creeks Pesticide TMDL). Develop easy-to-use information on less-toxic ant solutions and promote through high-profile social marketing campaign: See section 3.A.1.a. Quarters 1-4 California Department of Pesticide Regulation PMAG grant 4.A.12 Greener Pesticides for Cleaner Waterways campaign Reduce household pesticide use through regional outreach campaign building on Our Water Our World program. See Section 3.A.1.a. Quarters 1-4 SF BayWater Quality Improvement Fund (EPA) 5: In FFY 2014 the administrative team will continue to improve the effectiveness of the Partnership’s management activities and implement the objectives of Strategic Plan Goal 5. Objectives: Continue to improve overall SFEP program management Expand and improve SFEP committee structure and support Expand funding sources for Partnership implementation efforts
Measures of Success: Continued quality grants administration; good compliance and grant reviews Diversified funding sources 5.A. Ongoing and Completed Administrative Activities Action Activities Timeline Resources 5.A.1 Provide overall SFEP program management; contracting, budgets, personnel, scheduling, tracking, reporting, and support to subrecipients and subcontractors, etc. Actively manage SFEP’s 40+ grants and contracts Quarters 1-4 §320 funding Appropriate grants and contracts 5.A.2. Provide meeting support for the Steering Committee, Implementation Committee and Executive Council Schedule meetings of Steering Committee as needed Quarters 1-4 SFEI/ consultant support, §320 funding 5.A.3. Report to EPA on habitat restoration and fund leveraging Prepare annual NEPORT reports Quarter 4 §320 funding 5.B New Initiatives for 2013 - 2014 Action Activities Timeline Resources 5.B.1 Complete analysis and summary of CCMP implementation efforts Summarize the implementation efforts; document in a special publication for the 20th Anniversary celebration at the 2013 State of the Estuary conference Quarter 1 Consultant support §320 funding