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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents i
List of Appendices v
List of Acronyms vi
Executive Summary viii
Section 1 Program Management
1.1 Overview 1-1
1.2 Background 1-4
1.3 Permitted Area 1-6
1.4 Storm Water Management Plan Organization 1-8
1.5 Control Measures and Performance Standards 1-11
1.6 Program Coordination 1-13
1.6.1 Other Agencies 1-13
1.6.2 Intra-Departmental Coordination 1-18
1.7 Fiscal Analysis 1-22
1.7.1 Current Fiscal Resources and Expenditures 1-22
1.7.2 Fiscal Analysis and Strategy Development Activities 1-22
1.7.3 Preliminary Analysis of Revenue Sources/Funding Methods 1-23
1.8 Legal Authority 1-26
1.9 Program Management Control Measures and Performance Standards 1-27
Section 2 Illicit Discharges Detection and Elimination Program Element
2.1 Overview 2-1
2.2 Permit Requirements 2-1
2.3 Control Measures 2-2
2.4 Supporting Control Measures 2-2
2.5 Control Measure Fact Sheets 2-3
ID1 Illicit Discharges Identification and Elimination 2-4
ID2 Illegal Connections Identification and Elimination 2-7
ID3 Investigation/Inspection and Follow-Up 2-9
ID4 Ordinance Enforcement 2-12
ID5 Disposal of Used Oil and Toxic Materials 2-14
ID6 Training 2-16
A Program Management
A-1 USEPA Program Evaluation Report
A-2 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
and the County of El Dorado
A-3 Partial Listing of Funding Sources for Storm Water Management in California
A-4 Legal Certification
B Illicit Discharges
B-1 Department of Environmental Management Hazardous Material Incident Report
Form
C Construction
C-1 El Dorado County’s Standard Conditions of Approval for Residential Projects
C-2 Project Review Conformance Checklist and Findings
C-3 Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Rules of Procedure
D Retrofit
D-1 Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s 2001 Threshold Evaluation Report
D-2 El Dorado County 2006-2011 CIP/EIP Implementation List
D-3 Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Code of Ordinances – Chapter 25: Best
Management Practice Requirements
E Industrial and Commercial
E-1 Envision Summary
E-2 Field Inspection System Summary
F Residential (None)
G Municipal Operations
G-1 Data Entry Sheets
G-2 Maintenance Division Logs of Operation
G-3 El Dorado County Department of Transportation Snowplow Zone Map
H Public Outreach and Education
H-1 Existing General Public and Residential Outreach Materials
H-2 Existing Commercial Business and Construction Outreach Materials
I Water Quality Based Program (None)
1.1 OVERVIEW
El Dorado County (County) is located in the foothills and mountains of the Sierra Nevada, extending 90
miles and encompassing approximately 1,805 square miles, over half of which is in public ownership in
the form of national forests and various open space areas.1 The Lake Tahoe Basin (Tahoe Basin) portion
of El Dorado County is bordered by Placer County to the north, Alpine and Amador Counties to the
south, and the State of Nevada to the east. The eastern portion of the County is characterized by rolling
foothills, increasing in elevation from 200 feet above sea level to 10,881 feet above sea level at the
highest mountain peak, Freel Peak in the Tahoe Basin. The weather in El Dorado County varies greatly
by elevation – from warm, dry summers and mild winters in El Dorado Hills and Placerville to mild
summers and snowy winters in South Lake Tahoe. The rainy season primarily occurs between November
and April, when rain and snow can be expected, depending on elevation.
The City of Placerville, the County seat, is the only incorporated city in the western slope of the County.
South Lake Tahoe is the only other incorporated city in the County and is located in the Tahoe Basin. Of
the County’s 168,117 residents,2 133,860 reside on the western slope, and the remaining 34,257 residents
reside in the Tahoe Basin. A further breakdown of these figures show that of the 34,257 residents that
reside within the Tahoe Basin, 23,607 are residents of the incorporated city of South Lake Tahoe, and the
remaining 10,650 reside in the unincorporated portion of the Tahoe Basin, which is the geographical area
of focus for this document. An overview map of the area is provided in Figure 1-1.
1
www.naco.org
2
2004 figures from the California Department of Finance
3
Regional Board Jurisdiction boundaries were obtained from the Regional Water Boards. All other information was
obtained from Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI).
The county is under the jurisdiction of two Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Water
Boards) and must comply with two separate municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permits as indicated below.
Eastern El Dorado County
Western El Dorado County
(Lake Tahoe Basin)
Regional Water Board Jurisdiction Central Valley Lahontan
Municipal Storm Water Permit Small Municipal Separate Storm Water/Urban Runoff
Storm Sewer System Discharges from El Dorado
General Permit (Phase II County, Placer County, and
General Permit) the City of South Lake Tahoe
(Order No. R6T-2005-0026)
Permit Adoption Date April 30, 2003 October 12, 2005
Lake Tahoe Hydrologic Unit
County Area Covered by Permit Western El Dorado County
(Eastern El Dorado County)
This document outlines the Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) that has been developed for and will
be implemented within the jurisdictional limits of El Dorado County that fall within the Lake Tahoe
Hydrologic Unit. The SWMP, which includes existing and enhanced program Control Measures,
represents the five year strategy for reducing the discharge of pollutants from the municipal storm water
collection, conveyance, and treatment facilities. The overall goals of the program are to a) reduce the
degradation of waters of the State and waters of the United States (waters of the U.S.) by urban runoff and
protect their beneficial uses and b) develop and implement an effective SWMP that is well understood
and broadly supported by regional stakeholders. The core objectives of the SWMP are to:
1. Identify and control those pollutants in urban runoff that pose significant threats to the waters of
the State and waters of the U.S. and their beneficial uses.
2. Comply with the federal regulations to eliminate or control the discharge of pollutants from the
municipal storm water collection, conveyance, and treatment facilities.
3. Expand and integrate the County’s existing programs into a comprehensive SWMP that sets the
standard for storm water management in the Tahoe Basin.
4. Develop a cost-effective program that focuses on pollution prevention of urban storm water.
5. Seek cost-effective alternative solutions.
6. Allow the County to become a more robust partner and coordinate implementation of Control
Measures with other agencies.
7. Provide a platform to coordinate the County’s current and future Environmental Improvement
Program (EIP); Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and Maintenance, Permit, and Public
Outreach projects.
8. Engage stakeholders in a discussion of the SWMP that is informative and constructive and that
lays the foundation for stakeholder support and cooperation in the implementation of the SWMP.
To address these objectives, the SWMP provides for a comprehensive and multidisciplinary effort by the
County. However, the SWMP also recognizes that, since the County may lack legal jurisdiction over
storm water discharges into the municipal storm water collection, conveyance, and treatment facilities
from State and Federal lands and facilities, utilities, special districts, and waste water management
agencies, the County should not be held responsible for such discharges. Similarly, certain activities that
generate pollutants present in storm water runoff may be beyond the ability of the County to eliminate.
Examples of these include operation of internal combustion engines, atmospheric deposition, brake pad
wear, tire wear, and leaching of naturally occurring minerals from local geography.
1.2 BACKGROUND
The storm water pollution control effort, of which this SWMP is a part, is the result of over thirty years of
legislative effort beginning with the 1972 Federal Water Pollution Control Act, subsequently known as
the Clean Water Act (CWA). The CWA established the NPDES program. The 1987 Federal Clean
Water Act amendments created Section 402(p) of the Act which, among other things, mandated permits
for municipal storm water dischargers. Section 402(p) requires that the municipal NPDES permits
include:
• A requirement to effectively prohibit non-storm water discharges into the municipal separate
storm sewer systems (MS4s)
• Controls to reduce the discharge of pollutants in storm water discharges to the maximum extent
practicable (MEP), including management practices, control techniques and systems, design and
engineering methods, and such other provisions as the Administrator of the State determines
appropriate for the control of such pollutants
Subsequent regulations promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
on November 16, 1990 (40 CFR 122.26 (d)(2)(iv)) required municipal NPDES dischargers to develop and
implement a management program to effectively address these requirements.
In October 2000, the Regional Water Board adopted El Dorado County’s NPDES municipal storm water
permit (Order No. 6-00-82). This permit did not require the development of a SWMP and primarily
focused on implementing and maintaining erosion control and storm water treatment facilities. This
permit also required the County to submit a Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD) 180 days prior to the
expiration of the permit. El Dorado County submitted their ROWD in April 2005 and, in October 2005,
Order No. 6-00-082 was replaced with municipal storm water permit, Order No. R6T-2005-0026
(CAG616001). Although the permit was issued to El Dorado County, Placer County, and the City of
South Lake Tahoe as Co-Permittees, this SWMP has been developed for use by El Dorado County
Departments and Divisions.
In September 2002, USEPA Region 9 and the Lahontan Regional Water Board conducted a program
evaluation of the Lake Tahoe Hydrologic Unit Storm Water Program (including the City of South Lake
Tahoe, El Dorado County, and Placer County). The purpose of the evaluation was to determine the
Permittee’s compliance with the storm water permit and to review the overall effectiveness of the
program. The evaluation identified program deficiencies as well as program attributes. The full
evaluation report is provided in Appendix A-1 and has been addressed as part of the development of this
SWMP.
The SWMP has been developed in compliance with the Permit requirements (see Table 1-1) and
incorporates Performance Standards to address the County’s existing program deficiencies identified in
the USEPA program evaluation report. The SWMP proposes a wide range of continuing and enhanced
Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Control Measures which will be implemented over the period
covered by the permit (2005-2010). These additional Control Measures will assist the County in
improving the overall effectiveness of the storm water program and provide better focus for specific
activities. Where possible, Control Measures were developed to focus on specific pollutants of concern
or sources to enhance pollution reduction, provide increased environmental benefit, and improve overall
program effectiveness.
The Permit primarily focuses on the implementation requirements of the SWMP. However, the Permit
also requires the Permittees’ discharges to comply with numeric effluent limitations (Provision V.A) and
not to cause an exceedance of the water quality objectives of the local receiving waters (Provision V.B).
The implementation of the SWMP is intended to meet these additional requirements. It should be noted
that the incorporation of effluent limitations into a municipal storm water permit is highly unusual and to
date has not been used in any other municipal storm water NPDES permit in California. A recent effort
by the State Water Board to address this issue has resulted in an expert panel recommendation that states:
“It is not feasible at this time to set enforceable numeric effluent criteria for municipal BMPs and
in particular urban discharges…
. . . For catchments not treated by a structural or treatment BMP, setting a numeric effluent limit
is basically not possible.” (Page 8, The Feasibility of Numeric Effluent Limits Applicable to
Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Municipal, Industrial, and Construction Activities,
June 19, 2006)
That being said, it is the intent of this SWMP to meet all Permit requirements through an iterative
process. Each year the County will review its work to date and, if appropriate, modify/enhance the
Control Measures to make progress towards permit compliance.
Figure 1-2. El Dorado County – Lake Tahoe Hydrologic Unit Area Map4
4
Priority Watershed information was obtained from the TRPA. All other information was obtained from ESRI.
Section 2 This section describes the program that has been developed
Illicit Discharge Detection and to detect, respond to, investigate and eliminate illicit
Elimination discharges and illegal connections.
Section 6 This section describes the program that has been developed
Residential to prevent or reduce pollutants in runoff from residential land
use areas and activities.
Assessment Tasks
Responsibility
APPENDIX E
Implementation Schedule
E-1 Envision Summary
E-2 Field Inspection System Summary
Table 1-3. Agency Coordination for the Storm Water Management Program
Storm Water Management Areas of Coordination
Public Outreach
Based Program
Illicit Discharge
and Education
Industrial and
Water Quality
Construction
Management
Commercial
Agency Coordination
Residential
Operations
Municipal
Program
Training
Retrofit
Co-Permittees (El Dorado County, City of South Lake Tahoe and Placer County)
While named as co-permittees within Order No. R6T-2005-026, the City of South Lake Tahoe, Placer
County, and El Dorado County have independent programs and submit documents and reports separately
to the Lahontan Regional Water Board. However, the programs are fairly similar due to the emphasis on
regional planning, and the co-permittees collaboration with each other as needed to address common
issues. Each agency is responsible for implementing the storm water program within their respective
jurisdictions and each has jurisdiction over and/or maintenance responsibilities for their own municipal
storm water collection, conveyance, and treatment facilities.
5
www.TRPA.org
6
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/env/stormwater/
United States Forest Service – Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (USFS-LTBMU)
In 1973 the United States Forest Service (USFS) established the Lake Tahoe Basin
Management Unit (LTBMU). The LTBMU is consistent with the jurisdictional
boundaries of the TRPA and manages approximately 80% of the land mass in the
Lake Tahoe Basin. The LTBMU reflects a unique National Forest that lies within
the Sierra Nevada geologic basin, along the border of California and Nevada. It encompasses over
150,000 acres of National Forest lands, and ranges in altitude above sea level from 6,225 feet at lake level
to 10,881 feet at Freel Peak, overlooking the City of South Lake Tahoe. This land mass consists of
typical National Forest tracts as well as thousands of urban parcels that are under the ownership of the
United States government and are deemed unbuildable. Many of these parcels are located in the
subdivision areas of unincorporated El Dorado County.
The purpose of the LTBMU is to protect Lake Tahoe and its water quality by managing a diverse range of
resources, particularly the complex watershed systems that form the basin surrounding the lake.
Conservation, restoration and protection programs also include forest health and hazardous fuels
management, habitat, and wilderness management to name a few. The LTBMU has become known for
pioneering programs and techniques in watershed management, environmental education and resource
interpretation programs, fisheries and stream restoration.7
In addition to the typical mandates associated with the USFS, the LTBMU is also a major funding partner
due to the passage of the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act (SNPLMA) which was signed
into law in 1998 and allows for the sale of public lands in and around the Las Vegas area within Clark
County located in Southern Nevada. In November 2003, the Act was amended to direct $300 million,
over a period of eight years, to Lake Tahoe for implementation of the Environmental Improvement
Program (EIP). Projects that are funded by SNPLMA are submitted each year to the Secretary of Interior
for approval and must meet the following minimum criteria:
• Be the responsibility of the federal government in the Environmental Improvement Program
• Have a willing and ready federal sponsor
With the passage of the SNPLMA, the County has been eligible and has received funds for the
construction of various EIP projects within the County portion of the Tahoe Basin.
7
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/
In addition to being a funding partner to the County, the USFS grants Special Use Permits to the County
to allow water quality improvement facilities to be constructed on portions of their property. The County
also works with the USFS through the National Environmental Protection Act process prior to project
construction.
8
http://tahoercd.org/
9
http://www.tahoecons.ca.gov/
10
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/npdes/index.html#role
11
Water Quality Control Plan for the Lahontan Region, August 1995
Board of Supervisors
Treasurer/Tax District
Agricultural Mental Health
Collector Attorney
Commissioner
Public Veterans Affairs
Assessor Defender Transportation
- Tahoe
Engineering & Human Services
Recorder-
Grand Jury West Slope
Clerk/Registrar of
Construction Child Support
Voters
- Planning & Land Services
Probation Development
County - Maintenance &
Counsel Operations Library
General
Services Development
- Facility Services Services
- Building - Building
Maintenance - Planning
- Airports
- Parks &
Environmental
Grounds
Management
- Fleet Services
- Environmental
- Museum
Health
- Real Property
- Solid Waste &
- Cemeteries
Hazardous
Materials
UCCE
The shaded boxes represent the primary Departments/Divisions involved in the development and
implementation of the SWMP. Contact information will be provided and updated in the annual reports.
The County’s NPDES Storm Water Coordinator is currently appointed by the DOT Department Head.12
The NPDES Storm Water Coordinator has primary responsibility for tracking the development and
implementation of the Control Measures and Performance Standards and will provide overall support and
coordination for the County Departments and Divisions who have primary and secondary responsibility.
The relationship between the coordinator and County Departments and Divisions is illustrated in Figure
1-5 below.
Provide Receive
Overall Coordination for Program Support for Program
Policies and Procedures Implementation
Liaison with Regional Water Board Status Updates
Liaison with Other Agencies Requests for Assistance
Tracking of Control Measures Data and Information for Reporting
and Performance Standards Purposes
Reporting Formats
Training
12
Although the County’s Tahoe Basin Storm Water Coordinator is currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division, the assignment and associated responsibilities may be reassigned as
the program matures. Any changes to the management structure will be summarized within the annual reports.
Department of Development Services (DDS) The Planning Division is responsible for coordinating the review and approval
• Planning Division processes for all proposed land development/redevelopment.
• Building Division The Building Division is responsible for administering the Grading, Erosion and
Sediment Control Ordinance regulating grading on private property as well as
the building permit program, including management of grading associated with
the construction of individual, single family homes.
Department of Environmental Management Environmental Management is responsible for conducting restaurant
• Environmental Health Division inspections, managing the County’s solid waste, hazardous waste, used tire,
• Solid Waste and Hazardous Materials Division and used oil programs, overseeing the County’s marina bilge waste
management program, managing the County’s vector control program, and
managing the County’s separately permitted waste treatment plants.
Department of General Services The Department of General Services is responsible for implementing and/or
overseeing all improvements and maintenance activities undertaken on County
facilities or property other than County roads. General Services is also
responsible for overseeing all leases of County properties.
Agriculture Department The Department of Agriculture is responsible for implementing the County’s
pesticide and herbicide management program as well as the noxious weeds
abatement program.
County Counsel County Counsel serves as the County’s attorney and provides legal advice and
representation to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, County
Departments, and other public officers and agencies in civil matters.
The County Departments/Divisions listed above will meet on an on-going basis (at least once per quarter) in order to facilitate the communication and
coordination that is necessary to implement the SWMP.
Each of the key Departments has a responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of the SWMP. A general overview of the program elements and
responsible County Departments is presented in Table 1-5. For specific information regarding each Control Measure and Performance Standard, the
appropriate SWMP section should be consulted.
Table 1-5. County Departments Responsible for Implementing the Storm Water Program
• Identification of potential funding sources and development of a strategy to secure funding. This
strategy will form a funding plan identifying possible revenue sources, and detailing pros and
cons of utilizing each, including any legal restrictions on the use of various funds. This strategy
will likely include a blending of general fund, federal and state grants, and, if necessary, a
dedicated funding source.
• Evaluation of the community support and political feasibility of the most appropriate funding
source strategies using tools such as a community-wide public opinion survey and analysis as
well as success rates of similar communities within California. A community-wide survey will
assist the County in understanding the potential revenue available from a dedicated fee or special
tax. However, the political reality is that it is unlikely that there is community support for the
threshold ($) tax or fee that would provide 100% of the needed funding for the storm water
program.
The process for implementation of the fee is clearly described in Proposition 218. However, since a
relatively small number of these fees have been implemented in California, it remains to be seen how
much political support there exists for this type of fee for storm water management in various types of
communities in the state.
Proposition 218 allows for the implementation of a property-related fee without the requirement of a
community-wide balloting if the fee is used for “water, sewer, and refuse.” Therefore, a public agency
could implement a fee for refuse collection to fund street-sweeping, for example, which would have clear
benefit for storm water management. This way, the agency would avoid costly and potentially risky
balloting and still achieve their goal of improved water quality. Although there have been legal
challenges to this non-balloted approach (e.g., Salinas, Encinitas), a number of agencies are using these
fees to partially fund the improvement of local water quality.
Reporting
As a part of the Annual Report (Section 10), the County will report on current and projected NPDES
expenditures. The expenditures for implementing the SWMP, including capital improvements, operation
and maintenance activities, education, and administration of the program, will be included. Although the
information will be conveyed in a table such as Table 1-7, the final table used within the reports may
include additional detail within each of the major categories.
In addition, the report will include a description of the source(s) of funds that are proposed to meet the
necessary expenditures which are projected to be incurred.
El Dorado County - County Counsel has provided a certified statement of legal authority (Appendix A-
4). The certified statement recognizes that the County has conducted an initial review of the current legal
authorities and has recommended that a Storm Water Quality Ordinance be adopted. The County is
scheduled to have a draft ordinance by March 1, 2007 which will be followed by a public outreach effort.
As of Fall 2006, the County Board of Supervisors is anticipated to consider this Ordinance during the
June 2007 meeting sessions. Upon adoption, there is 60-day period before the ordinances becomes
effective. Prior to adopting, County Counsel will be reviewing similar ordinances that have been adopted
within the state of California and also review existing ordinances that may have some correlation to the
Storm Water adoption.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe
Engineering Division) has primary responsibility for all of the Performance Standards for this Control
Measure. The Department of Transportation, Department of Development Services, Department of
Environmental Management, County Counsel, and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will provide support
for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
Engineering Div .
Planning Agency
5
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
DDS Building
Maintenance
DOT Tahoe
DOT Tahoe
Division
Control Measure and
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Performance Standards
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Program Management
Program Coordination
Coordinate w/ Agencies C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P S S S
Review and revise TRPA
N X X X X X X X X X X X X X P S S S
MOU as necessary
County Divisions - meet min.
E X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P S S S
one time/quarter
Provide contact information
N X X X X X P S S
for key County Departments
Establish, review, and revise
N X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P S S S S
cooperative agreements
Fiscal Analysis
Existing expenditures/
E X X X X X X P S S S
resources
Analysis of total costs N X X X X P S S S
Development strategy N X X X X P S S S S
Implementation of strategy N X X X X X X X P S S S
Develop the fiscal analysis
N X X X X X X P S S S
annual reporting format
Legal Authority
Develop draft ordinance N X X X P S S S
Adopt ordinance N X X X X X P S S S
1. C-Continue; E-Enhance; N-
New
2. Q1-Jan-March; Q2-April-June; Q3-July-Sep; Q4-Oct-Dec
3. P-Primary Responsibility; S-Secondary Responsibility
4. The El Dorado County Storm Water Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating the implementation of Performance Standards and will provide overall support and coordination for the
County Departments and Divisions who have primary and secondary responsibility.
5. The Storm Water Coordinator (SWC) is currently assigned to the Department of Transportation. The bold “P” or “S” indicates that the majority of the responsibility is with the SWC, not the
Department.
2.1 OVERVIEW
An illicit discharge is defined as any discharge to the storm drain system that is prohibited under local,
state, or federal statutes, ordinances, codes, or regulations. The term “illicit discharge” includes all non-
storm water discharges except discharges pursuant to a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit, discharges that are identified in the Non-storm Water Discharge Prohibitions of the
Permit (Section IV), and discharges authorized by the Regional Water Board. Illicit discharges include
the disposal of non-storm water materials such as paint, spa water, or waste oil into the storm drain or the
discharge of waste streams containing pollutants into the storm drain.
Illegal connections are a subset of illicit discharges. Illegal connections are defined as undocumented
and/or unpermitted physical connections from a facility to a storm drain system or receiving water (e.g., a
sanitary sewer connection to the storm drain).
Because illicit discharges and connections can be a significant source of pollutants to the storm drain
system and receiving waters, the purpose of this Program Element is to ensure implementation of a
comprehensive program for detecting, responding to, investigating and eliminating these types of
discharges and connections in an efficient and effective manner.
• Provision VIII.I.3 requires that the SWMP include a description of investigation and inspection
procedures to follow-up on inspections, public reports, or other information that indicates
potential illicit discharges and connections.
• Provision VIII.I.4 requires that the SWMP include a description of enforcement mechanisms and
how they will be used.
• Provision VIII.I.5 requires that the SWMP include a description of efforts to facilitate proper
disposal of used oil and other toxic materials.
The Permit requirements are addressed in the accompanying Control Measure Fact Sheets.
other appropriate infrastructure that provide a message not to pollute or discharge to the storm drain
system. The stencils will also be made available to volunteers.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Document the following:
o Number of hotline calls received and reason for each call (e.g., clogged catch basins,
illegal dumping or illicit discharge, faded or missing catch basin stencils, general storm
water information)
o Number of legitimate problems reported via hotline
o Types of materials and waste involved
• Report source tracking information and confirmation of termination of any observed illegal
discharges and connections.
• Document the results and follow-up actions for the dry weather visual monitoring program.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the first set of Performance
Standards within ID1. The Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division, has primary
responsibility for the remainder of the Performance Standards within ID1. The Storm Water Coordinator
(currently assigned to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) will provide
support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Management
Maintenance
Control Measure and
DOT Tahoe
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Develop Program N X X X X X P
Implement Program N X X X X X X X X X P
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• The County’s plan review and approval process under the Department of Development Services –
Building Division (Section 3), will be the primary effort established to prevent illegal connections
to the storm drain system in new buildings, additions, remodels, and all other activities that
require a permit. Plan review by the County will include confirmation and sign-off that no illegal
connection is proposed.
• Inspections will be conducted during and after project construction to ensure that the project is
built correctly and there are no illegal connections.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Based on the plan review and approval process and project inspections conducted, track the
following:
o Number of plans reviewed
o Number of illegal connections identified during plan review process
o Number of illegal connections identified during project construction inspections
o Confirmation of termination of any observed illegal connections
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Development Services – Building Division has primary responsibility for the
Performance Standards within Control Measure ID2. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned
to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and the Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Management
Control Measure and
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
Recordkeeping
• The County will develop record keeping requirements for the Illicit Discharge Detection and
Elimination program element. As part of the record keeping process, the County will develop and
maintain an Illicit Discharge Database using the existing Envision database system. The data
fields in the database, the majority of which will be collected by inspectors using the complaint
form, will most likely include the following:
· Investigator/Inspector · Time call received
· Date (Signed by Investigator/Inspector) · Time other agencies notified
· Date of event · Time department personnel notified
· Time of event · Containment cleanup measures
· Type of incident (if applicable)
· Product (if identified) · Date cleanup completed (if applicable)
· Quantity · List of any chemicals used in cleanup
· Location (if applicable)
· Responsible party · Type of enforcement action taken
· Address of responsible party (if applicable)
· Phone number of responsible party · Hours worked
· Origin of the complaint/incident (e.g., · Resources utilized
hotline call, public employee call, field
staff, dry weather monitoring)
Information entered into the Envision database will be used to identify target areas for enhanced
public education and outreach efforts. The database will also serve as a way to track and/or
identify hot spots and repeat offenders.
• The Departments of Transportation and Environmental Management will coordinate Global
Positioning System (GPS) tracking of illicit discharges. The County will identify reported illicit
discharges on a map using a convenient scale and a format that is easily discernible. The
information will be evaluated annually for patterns and trends of illicit discharges, with the
objectives of identifying priority areas and tracking repeat offenders for elimination of illicit
discharges.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Provide copy of investigative guidance materials.
• Track total number of complaints/incidents identified by field staff for comparison with total
number identified by other parties.
• Use the illicit discharge map to annually evaluate patterns and trends of illicit discharges, identify
priority areas, and track (and quantify) repeat offenders for elimination of illicit discharges.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards
within Control Measure ID3. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and the Department of Transportation will provide support
for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Management
Maintenance
Control Measure and
DOT Tahoe
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
5. The Storm Water Coordinator (SWC) is currently assigned to the Department of Transportation. The bold “P” or “S” indicates that the majority of the responsibility is with the SWC, not the Department.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Develop a progressive enforcement policy and guidance for inspectors.
o Identify procedures for coordinated responses for discharges from publicly owned lands
(State and/or Federally owned properties) and how the County will interface with the
Regional Board.
• Implement a progressive enforcement policy.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Report the numbers and types of enforcement actions taken.
• Report on repeat offenders by providing information regarding the number of repeat violations
and the incremental enforcement actions taken against them.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards
within Control Measure ID4. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division), the Department of Development Services, and County
Counsel will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
5
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div
Environmental
Department of
DDS Building
Management
DOT Tahoe
Control Measure and
Division
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Continue to implement County programs that facilitate proper disposal of used oil and other toxic
materials and enhance as necessary to complement the storm water program. The programs
include the Household Hazardous Waste Program, the Used Oil & Filters Program, and the
Universal Wastes Program (including Electronic Waste).
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Annually, track information that is consistent with the public outreach strategy to be developed
(see PO3). Items tracked may include the following:
o The number of waste disposal program brochures or other materials distributed
o Attendance at each waste disposal event held in the Tahoe Basin of El Dorado County
o The quantity of used oil recycled and the number of used filters recycled
o The type and quantity of household hazardous wastes and universal wastes collected
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards
within Control Measure ID5. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and the Department of Transportation – Maintenance
Division will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Management
Maintenance
Control Measure and
DOT Tahoe
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
ID6 – TRAINING
DESCRIPTION
Training is important to the successful implementation of the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
program element. An effective training program is one of the best pollution prevention Best Management
Practices (BMPs) that can be implemented because it prompts behavioral changes that are fundamentally
necessary to protect water quality.
The overall goals and objectives of the training program for the SWMP are to:
• Promote the effective implementation of the storm water management program
• Create a cohesive storm water education program that will prompt the behavioral changes needed
to improve water quality
• Increase the general understanding of water pollution problems and pollution prevention
techniques
• Increase the specific knowledge of the SWMP and its requirements
Specific training efforts for the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program element are
summarized in Table 2-2 below.
Table 2-2. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Element Training
Schedule
Audience Format Subject Material Comments
or Frequency
• Hotline staff • Classroom • Overview of storm water • Year 3 (2007-2008) • Training
• Field maintenance • Tailgate management • Year 5 (2009-2010) seminars or
crews sessions • Storm water ordinance and workshops
enforcement policy related to ID/ICs
• Commercial inspectors
may be made
(CUPA-related) • ID/IC identification and
available by
• Building and elimination
other
construction inspectors • Conducting field inspections organizations
• Police Dept. • First Responder • Required by
• Fire Dept. • HazMat Response Permit Provision
• Office of Emergency • Database tracking (ENVISION) VII.H.2
Services Div. crews
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Develop training module to include the following:
o Hotline – Train staff receiving the hotline calls to ensure that the complaints/incidents are
routed to the appropriate department and recorded to ensure proper documentation.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
To document the implementation of the training program it is necessary for the County to keep
appropriate attendance records of the various training sessions. A summary of each training session,
including staff name, department, type of training, and date of training, will be included in the Annual
Report. A standardized tracking sheet may be used to track all the trainings that are attended.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards
within Control Measure ID6. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and the Department of Development Services will provide
support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
DDS Building
Management
DOT Tahoe
Control Measure and
Division
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
ID6 – Training Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Develop Training Module N X X X S S P
Implement Training Module N X X X X X X X X X X X X X S S P
1. C-Continue; E-Enhance; N-New
2. Q1-Jan-March; Q2-April-June; Q3-July-Sep; Q4-Oct-Dec
3. P-Primary Responsibility; S-Secondary Responsibility
4. The El Dorado County Storm Water Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating the implementation of Performance Standards and will provide overall support and coordination for the County
Departments and Divisions who have primary and secondary responsibility.
5. The Storm Water Coordinator (SWC) is currently assigned to the Department of Transportation. The bold “P” or “S” indicates that the majority of the responsibility is with the SWC, not the Department.
3.1 OVERVIEW
The purpose of the Construction Program Element is to coordinate County programs and resources to
effectively reduce pollutants in runoff from construction sites during all construction phases. This is
accomplished through the following:
• Providing adequate legal authority to control pollutants from construction sites with land
disturbance of three cubic yards or more
• Reviewing construction plans and issuing grading permits consistent with County, Tahoe
Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), and Lahontan Regional Water Board requirements
• Requiring Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control sediment and pollutants from
construction sites
• Maintaining a tracking system (inventory) of active construction sites
• Prioritizing construction activities and associated inspections based on the threat to water quality
• Inspecting construction sites to ensure proper implementation of BMPs and compliance with
County requirements and all applicable Permit conditions
• Bringing forth enforcement actions for sites in violation of County requirements and advising the
Regional Board of apparent violations of the Lahontan Construction General Permit
• Providing regular internal (County staff) and external (contractors, developers, etc.) training on
applicable components of the Storm Water Program and the Construction General Permit
To obtain authorization, the landowner and/or project proponent (discharger) must submit a Notice of
Intent (NOI) and the proper fee to Lahontan prior to starting construction activities.
Permit Provision(s)
ID Control Measure
Addressed
CO1 Grading Ordinance Review VI.A-B, VII.B.1, VIII.B.1
CO2 Construction and Grading Plan Review and Approval VII.B.2, VIII.B.2-B.3
Process
CO3 Construction Site Inventory VII.B.3, VIII.B.4
CO4 Construction Site Prioritization VIl.B.4, VIII.B.5
CO5 Construction Site Inspections and Follow Up VII.B.5, VIII.B.6-B.8, MRP I.B,
MRP II.B
CO6 Construction Activity Education and Training VII.B.6, VIII.B.9, XI.B
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Develop a detailed plan and schedule to review and update the Ordinance and submit to the
Regional Board no later than May 1, 2009.
• Per the detailed plan, review and modify, as necessary, the Grading, Erosion, and Sediment
Control Ordinance to ensure compliance with the Permit, Lahontan Construction General Permit,
and TRPA Code of Ordinances once every three years.
• Ensure that the Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control Ordinance provides adequate legal
authority to implement the Construction Element of the SWMP. Specifically ensure that:
o Construction activities disturbing one acre or more (or part of a common development
that will disturb one acre or more) comply with the Lahontan Construction General
Permit
o Construction activities disturbing more than three cubic yards of soil are required to
obtain a permit from the County or TRPA
o Erosion is minimized or, where occurring, sediment is retained using adequate source and
treatment control BMPs. Such BMPs should include:
Erosion prevention
Slope stabilization
Phased grading and realistic scheduling to ensure projects are complete or fully
winterized by October 15th of each year
Revegetation/soil stabilization as early as possible
Preserve existing and native vegetation
Protection of Stream Environment Zones and other riparian buffers
Systematic inspection and maintenance of source control and temporary BMPs
Retention and proper management of sediment and other construction pollutants
on site
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Track and record the approval of the revised Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control Ordinance.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe
Engineering Division) has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards within Control Measure
CO1. The Department of Development Services – Building Division, the Department of Transportation –
Tahoe Engineering Division, County Counsel, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will provide
support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
DDS Building
Management
DOT Tahoe
Control Measure and
Division
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Continue to review grading applications to determine if a SWPPP is necessary and a Notice of
Intent (NOI) has been submitted to comply with the Lahontan Construction General Permit.
• For all projects disturbing one acre or more, coordinate with TRPA to require SWPPPs to ensure
conformance with requirements outlined in the Lahontan General Construction Permit. The vast
majority of projects that would require a SWPPP would be projects that are permitted directly by
TRPA. Currently, TRPA requires the submittal and approval of a Temporary Erosion Control
Plan and does not require the preparation of a SWPPP.
• Continue to review grading permit applications, prior to permit approval, to ensure they meet the
Standard Conditions for Approval and conform to the Project Review and Conformance
Checklists. The application should also address or include the following:
o A general vicinity map identifying the project site, construction site perimeter, nearby
roadways, and general topography
o A site plan showing all proposed construction activities, drainage patterns (before and
after), and anticipated storm water discharge points
o An erosion and sediment control plan which describes the types and locations of the
erosion and sediment control BMPs to be employed at the site
o Emphasis on erosion prevention and sediment controls to supplement the erosion controls
o Grubbing, clearing, and grading are proposed only in areas where construction will occur
o Cut and fill locations and quantities
o Ensure time of exposure is minimized
o Temporary stabilization or revegetation of disturbed areas/slopes occurs rapidly
following disturbance
o All graded areas are winterized prior to October 15th of each year
• Maintain and update the annual El Dorado County Allocation Packet.
• Incorporate applicable sections of the Sediment Source Control Handbook, TRPA BMP
Handbook, and the California Stormwater Quality Association’s (CASQA’s) Construction BMP
Handbook into County BMP requirements for grading plans.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Document the number of grading plans reviewed by the County and how many required
revisions.
• Track grading plans level of compliance with County requirements (i.e., full compliance,
compliance with minor modifications, non-compliance – need to resubmit).
RESPONSIBILITY
The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe
Engineering Division) has primary responsibility for the last Performance Standard within Control
Measure CO2 related to incorporating sections of the Sediment Source Control Handbook, TRPA BMP
Handbook, and CASQA BMP Handbook into County requirements. The Department of Development
Services – Building Division has primary responsibility for the remaining Performance Standards within
this Control Measure. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division), the Department of Development Services – Building
Division, the Department of Environmental Management, the Department of Transportation – Tahoe
Engineering Division, General Services, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will provide support
for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
County Counsel
Control Measure and
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Agency
CO2 – Construction and Grading
Plan Review and Approval Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Process
Review grading applications for
SWPPP requirements and NOI C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X S P S
applications
Review grading applications to
ensure they meet the Standard
Conditions for Approval and conform C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X S P S
to Project Review and Conformance
Checklists
Review grading applications to
ensure erosion and sediment control C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X S P S
plan is included in submittal
Maintain and update the annual El
C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X S P S S S
Dorado County Allocation Packet
Incorporate applicable sections of the
Sediment Source Control Handbook,
TRPA BMP Handbook, and the
California Stormwater Quality
E X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P S S
Association’s (CASQA’s)
Construction BMP Handbook into
County BMP requirements for
grading plans
1. C-Continue; E-Enhance; N-New
2. Q1-Jan-March; Q2-April-June; Q3-July-Sep; Q4-Oct-Dec
3. P-Primary Responsibility; S-Secondary Responsibility
4. The El Dorado County Storm Water Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating the implementation of Performance Standards and will provide overall support and coordination for the County
Departments and Divisions who have primary and secondary responsibility.
5. The Storm Water Coordinator (SWC) is currently assigned to the Department of Transportation. The bold “P” or “S” indicates that the majority of the responsibility is with the SWC, not the Department.
The Department of Development Services – Building Division uses TRPA maps during the plan review
process to determine the watershed data, land capability, and other related site conditions for the
construction site. The County submits annual Construction Site Inventory Reports to Lahontan for
projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin portion of the County that are projected to include the excavation of
more than three cubic yards.
Currently, it is difficult for County Departments to determine whether a project is active without
physically visiting the project site, which is time and resource intensive. This is due to the fact that
permits from the County and/or TRPA are valid for three years, and the issuance of a permit does not
necessarily translate into construction activities.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Enhance current tracking system for construction projects.
o Determine additional information to be tracked in the LMIS by the County. Additional
fields may include:
Watershed Data (Name, Priority)
Nearby Surface Waters
Land Capability
SWPPP Information and Inspections (Waste Discharge Identification Number)
Site Slope
Overall Site Priority
o Work with the TRPA, to determine additional information to be tracked in the County
database provided by the TRPA. Additional fields may include:
Pre-grade Inspection Status
Security Deposit Status
o Develop the database to link to a Geographic Information System (GIS) to produce
spatial analysis and acquire spatial information.
• Maintain tracking system (database) of active construction sites based on pre-grade inspections
and security returns.
• Update inventory of construction sites within El Dorado County in the Tahoe Basin subject to
local grading and construction permits that involve more than three cubic yards of soil
disturbance. Submit Construction Site Inventory Report by May 1, 2006 and annually thereafter.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Conduct an annual audit to verify the accuracy and use of the tracking system.
• Track the number of construction sites within the inventory and the increase/decrease from year
to year.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Development Services – Building Division has primary responsibility for the
Performance Standards within Control Measure CO3. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned
to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division), the Department of Environmental
Management, Assessor’s Office, and Surveyor’s Office will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
Assessor’s Office
5
Surveyor’s Office
Planning Agency
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
DDS Building
Management
DOT Tahoe
Control Measure and
Division
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Develop and approve the use of a prioritization process for construction site activities based on
threat to water quality. Threat will be prioritized within the Inventory as a high, medium, or low
threat to water quality with corresponding inspection frequencies.
o In evaluating threat to water quality, the County will consider the following:
Potential for Soil Erosion Based on Land Capability
Steepness of Slope within the Project Area
Scope and Size of Project
Proximity to EIP Projects and SEZ
Stage of Construction
Proximity to Receiving Waters (<50 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet to receiving
waters)
Priority Watershed
o Enhance Construction Site Inventory (see CO3) to include prioritization ranking.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Conduct an annual audit to verify the accuracy, validity, and use of the prioritization method.
• Track the number of construction sites that are high, medium, or low priority and the
increases/decreases from year to year.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Development Services – Building Division has primary responsibility for the
Performance Standards within Control Measure CO4. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned
to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division), the Department of Environmental
Management, the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division, and the Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
approved and the permit has been closed. If the permit expires before the permit is closed, the County
will file a Notice of Non-Compliance against the subject property.
County inspectors currently have the legal authority to issue Verbal Warnings, Standard Correction
Notices, Notice of Inspections, and Stop Work Orders, if necessary, to ensure compliance with water
quality requirements. If an inspector is unable to encourage compliance with Verbal Warnings, an
incremental disciplinary process begins with a Notice of Inspection where the violations are documented
and a time limit is specified for compliance (usually 24 hours). If the project is still out of compliance at
the end of the time limit, a Stop Work Order is issued for all non-BMP related activity. Stop Work
Orders are only issued as a last resort; after all other measures have been exhausted, to bring a site into
compliance. The Stop Work Order is lifted only after compliance is achieved and a fine is paid equal to
the TRPA filing fee for the project. For repeat offenders or contractors that have not filed appropriate
applications, the referral policy includes notifying Lahontan.
The Department of Transportation provides, upon notification, inspections for infrastructure
improvements and improvements located within the County right-of-way. For projects in which the
County is the project proponent, such as EIP projects, the Department of Transportation inspects the
project to ensure that all elements identified in the Temporary Erosion Control Plan and/or Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) are adhered to for compliance with permit conditions. This is
accomplished by utilizing internal staff, a hired construction inspector, or both.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Continue to conduct construction site inspections for compliance with County, Lahontan, and
TRPA ordinances (grading, storm water, etc.), permits (construction, grading, etc.), and the
Lahontan General Construction Permit Requirements. Inspections must include review of site
erosion control and BMP implementation plans.
• Review SWPPPs, when applicable, and work with TRPA to require a SWPPP for any project
TRPA issues a permit for in El Dorado County that is one acre or larger.
• Establish a formal prioritization process with corresponding inspection frequencies as determined
by the threat to water quality in CO4. During the construction season (May 1st through October
15th), the County will inspect, at a minimum, each high priority construction site weekly.
• Based on site inspection findings, the County will implement all follow-up actions necessary to
comply with County, TRPA, and Lahontan requirements.
• Enhance construction site inspection forms to include:
o Checks for BMPs that include:
BMPs are implemented and functioning
Any non-storm water runoff
Overall construction site deficiencies
Winterization compliance for active and inactive job sites
o Enforcement (follow up) action taken
• Enhance enforcement program to assist in the implementation of sediment and erosion Control
Measures. In general terms, the process should consist of the following progressions in
enforcement of construction sites:
o Verbal Warnings
o Standard Correction Notices
o Notice of Inspections – Details the specific violation and sets a specific deadline for
compliance and advising of potential monetary fines
o Stop Work Orders (second Notice of Violation) – All non-BMP related work must stop
until compliance is achieved and a fine equal to the TRPA filing fee for the project is
paid
o Legal Action – A referral to the TRPA code enforcement unit for review and
recommendation to the TRPA Board of Governors
• Submit Construction Site Inspection Report by March 15, 2007 and annually thereafter. This
report should include a detailed summary report of all construction inspections performed, a
description of identified problems, and any planned or completed enforcement follow up
activities.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Track compliance performance of construction sites with BMP implementation.
• Track the types and number of enforcement actions taken and increases/decreases from year to
year.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Development Services – Building Division has primary responsibility for the
Performance Standards within Control Measure CO5. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned
to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division), the Department of Environmental
Management, the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division, County Counsel, and the
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
The County currently provides training to Department of Development Services – Building Division and
Department of Transportation staff and inspectors on the impacts of urban runoff; potential BMP
solutions; elimination of pollutants released into the environment in order to protect water quality; and
permit and inspection requirements. The training for County staff consists of internal sessions as well as
sessions provided by the TRPA, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD), Lahontan, and other
Basin partners.
External: Responsible Parties (Contractors, Property Owners, Developers, and Project Applicants)
The County provides education to contractors, property owners, developers, and project applicants on the
impacts of urban runoff; potential BMP solutions; elimination of pollutants released into the environment;
and permit and inspection requirements. The County conducts education and training for construction
activities through the County’s website, distribution of educational materials, and one-on-one discussions
during site inspections by County staff. The County plays a secondary role by assisting Basin partners
(such as TRPA and TRCD) in conducting educational workshops and events.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Enhance construction education and training programs to increase the level of awareness
regarding:
o Municipal NPDES Permit; Construction General Permit; and other federal, state,
regional, and local water quality regulations applicable to construction/grading activities
o The connection between construction activities and water quality impacts
o How erosion can be prevented
o How impacts to receiving water bodies resulting from construction activities can be
minimized through the proper installation of BMPs
• Increase awareness regarding construction activities by producing/distributing educational
materials, improving the information on the County’s website, and conducting additional
workshops/events. Utilize resources such as the Sediment Source Control Handbook, BMP
handbooks, and other BMP references when training and educating.
• Continue to improve and implement construction education and training programs.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Conduct an annual audit to verify the results of the construction education and training programs.
• Document workshops, trainings, educational material distribution, and events.
To document the implementation of the training program it is necessary for the County to keep
appropriate attendance records of the various training sessions. A summary of each training session,
including staff name, department, type of training, and date of training, will be included in the Annual
Report. The standardized tracking sheet, such as the one presented below, may be used to track all the
trainings that are attended.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Development Services – Building Division has primary responsibility for the
Performance Standards within Control Measure CO6. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned
to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division), the Department of Environmental
Management, the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division, and the Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
4.1 OVERVIEW
The purpose of the Retrofit Program Element is to effectively reduce pollutants in runoff from County
right of way; County facilities; and developed residential, commercial, and industrial parcels within the
County’s jurisdiction. The ultimate goal of this element is to achieve and maintain Lake Tahoe’s
Environmental Thresholds (Appendix D-1) which are related to the following resource areas: water
quality, air quality, wildlife, fisheries, vegetation, soil conservation, noise, recreation, and scenic quality.
The protection of these resources is accomplished through participation in the Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency’s (TRPA) Environmental Improvement Program (EIP). The EIP is a cooperative effort by
federal, state, local, and private partners to protect and enhance Lake Tahoe Basin natural resources
through the implementation of various environmental restoration and research projects. The County’s
role in delivering the EIP is multi-faceted and includes activities such as implementing capital
improvement projects, supporting the implementation of private property Best Management Practices
(BMPs), performing maintenance operations, and participating in regional technical working groups.
As part of the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update, the TRPA as well as other Basin funding and
implementing partners are currently in the process of developing an update to the EIP. This is the second
update since the document was first envisioned at the 1997 Presidential Forum. This update is intended
to provide a status report on past accomplishments and identify existing and future needs as they relate to
the attainment and maintenance of the environmental thresholds. The overall goal of the EIP, which is to
protect Lake Tahoe, will remain unchanged. Meanwhile, many of the document components will be
updated and enhanced, including program and project descriptions. As an implementing agency, El
Dorado County is currently participating in the EIP update process. As the EIP update is formalized, the
County will incorporate new information into the SWMP as appropriate.
In addition to the EIP, other documents that outline capital projects include the California Tahoe
Conservancy’s “A Report on Soil Erosion Control Needs and Projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin” and
TRPA’s 208 Plan.
Section XI of the Permit outlines the requirement to implement water quality improvement strategies.
The components are related to guidance to be used for erosion and sediment control and include the
following:
• Erosion Control Project Design Approach
• Sediment Source Control Handbook
While the retrofitting of private property (residential, commercial, and industrial) referenced in Section
4.1 is not explicitly cited in Board Order R6T-2005-0026, it is included in this Program Element due to
the regional emphasis on implementing the BMP Retrofit Program. El Dorado County recognizes that
there are numerous impacts to water quality associated with the development of parcels for private use
and maintaining hydrologic connectivity within its jurisdiction plays an important role in the effective
management of storm water. As a result, Control Measures RF2 and RF3 have been included in the
Retrofit Section to support ongoing efforts in the Basin to retrofit private property with BMPs and to
implement projects on a watershed scale.
Preferred Design Approach developed in 2001 by the California Tahoe Conservancy to be utilized in the
planning and implementation of Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) projects.
Project Tracking System
The County’s current project tracking system consists of a file containing record drawings of all
completed projects as well as a database of EIP projects with the following information:
• El Dorado County Project Number
• Project Name
• Construction Date
• Overall Project Cost
• Funding Agencies
• TRPA Threshold Program
• Threshold Standard/Indicator
• Threshold Accomplishment Units
Another enhancement currently being developed for the County’s existing project tracking system
involves collecting, storing, and analyzing pre and post project monitoring data. This data could include
photo documentation, water quality data, BMP effectiveness data, visual inspection logs, maintenance
needs, and frequencies. Utilizing adaptive management techniques, this information will be used to
determine project effectiveness in order to build better projects in the future.
In addition to the abovementioned information, the County also is in the process of developing a detailed
database for information collected for the Water Quality BMP Inventory in Fall 2006. The County has
developed a new prototype tracking database that is currently utilized for sediment traps and drainage
inlets, but it is not yet fully operational for other BMPs such as retaining walls, rock lined channels, and
sediment basins.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Develop and update five-year EIP project list for 2007 – 2011 utilizing the EIP master list of
projects, the existing five-year project list, and available funding information.
• Prioritize the project list by applying the following criteria:
o EIP Project Schedule (as outlined in the first section of each chapter of the TRPA
Environmental Thresholds)
o Proximity to Surface Water Bodies
o Identification of Problem Areas
o TRPA’s Priority Watershed System
o Funding Availability
• Develop and maintain a database (no later than May 1, 2007) of completed projects which
includes the following information:
o El Dorado County Project Number
o Project Name
o Construction Date
o Overall Project Cost
o Funding Agencies
o TRPA Threshold Program
o Threshold Standard/Indicator
o Threshold Accomplishment Units
o Number and Location of Installed BMPs
o Treated Watershed Area
o Amount of Impervious Area
o Land Use
o Project Discharge Points
o Maintenance Requirements and Frequency
o Monitoring Locations and Frequency
• Continue to utilize the Preferred Design Approach as a tool to assist in the planning and design of
erosion control/water quality projects as applicable.
• Utilize the “Sediment Source Control Handbook” and other relevant BMP handbooks and
references as part of the overall erosion control program and consider the information in the
handbook when planning, designing, and implementing soil stabilization projects.
• Continue to participate in the Storm Water Quality Improvements Committee and meet monthly
with the CTC and other EIP partners.
• Evaluate and utilize the Lahontan BMP Toolbox as appropriate.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Conduct an annual audit to verify the accuracy and use of the database.
• Track information related to BMP effectiveness.
• Provide descriptive summaries of implemented EIP projects.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division has primary responsibility for the
Performance Standards within Control Measure RF1. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned
to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and the Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Coordinate with the TRPA to:
o Educate owners/operators of industrial facilities and commercial businesses regarding
their obligation to comply with the retrofit requirements and good house keeping
practices outlined in the TRPA Code of Ordinances.
o Develop and implement aspects and guidelines associated with the principles of Low
Impact Development and Green Building as part of the building permit process.
o Distribute TRPA’s industrial and commercial BMP outreach brochure at the front counter
of County offices and during inspections to industrial and commercial businesses. A
variety of supplemental distribution methods will be considered including mass mailing,
utility bill inserts, and inspections packages.
o Develop incentives to promote the implementation of BMPs on commercial and
industrial properties.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Track the number and types of BMPs implemented as a part of the program.
• Document all workshops in which the County has held and/or participated in related to outreach
to commercial businesses and industrial facilities.
• Document and provide copies of outreach materials developed/distributed within the Annual
Report.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Development Services – Building Division has primary responsibility for the
Performance Standards within this Control Measure related to developing guidelines associated with Low
Impact Development and Green Building and distributing outreach materials. The Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards within Control Measure RF2
related to educating owners on BMP Retrofit requirements and developing incentives for BMP
implementation. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of Transportation –
Tahoe Engineering Division), the Department of Development Services – Building Division, the
Department of Environmental Management, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will provide
support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
RF2 – Commercial/Industrial
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
BMP Retrofit Program
Coordinate with the TRPA to:
• Educate owners/operators
regarding BMP Retrofit E X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X S S P
requirements
• Develop and implement aspects
and guidelines associated with
the principles of Low Impact
N X X X X X X S P S S
Development and Green
Building as part of the building
permit process
• Develop incentives to promote
N X X X X S S S P
the implementation of BMPs
• Distribute outreach materials E X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X S P S S
1. C-Continue; E-Enhance; N-New
2. Q1-Jan-March; Q2-April-June; Q3-July-Sep; Q4-Oct-Dec
3. P-Primary Responsibility; S-Secondary Responsibility
4. The El Dorado County Storm Water Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating the implementation of Performance Standards and will provide overall support and coordination for the County
Departments and Divisions who have primary and secondary responsibility.
5. The Storm Water Coordinator (SWC) is currently assigned to the Department of Transportation. The bold “P” or “S” indicates that the majority of the responsibility is with the SWC, not the Department.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Coordinate with the TRPA, TRCD, and NRCS to:
o Educate residential property owners regarding their obligation to comply with the BMP
Retrofit requirements outlined in the TRPA Code of Ordinances.
o Encourage residential property BMP implementation as part of the overall project
implementation of large scale EIP erosion control and water quality projects.
o Develop incentives to promote the implementation of BMPs on residential properties.
o Continue conducting contractor events on an annual basis. Work to enhance program and
increase contractor attendance.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Document and provide copies of outreach materials developed within the Annual Report.
• Document all workshops in which the county has held and/or participated in related to outreach to
residential owners.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division has primary responsibility for the
Performance Standard that encourages residential BMP implementation as part of EIP projects. The
Tahoe Resource Conservation District has primary responsibility for educating residential owners on
BMP Retrofit requirements. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has primary responsibility for the
Performance Standards within Control Measure RF2 related to developing incentives for BMP
implementation and conducting contractor events. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to
the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division), the Department of Development
Services – Building Division, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, the Natural Resources
Conservation Service, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will provide support for this Control
Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
Conservation Service
Conservation District
1
Type of Standard
Natural Resources
5
Planning Agency
Tahoe Resource
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
5.1 OVERVIEW
The purpose of the Industrial and Commercial program element is to effectively prohibit unauthorized
non-storm water discharges and reduce pollutants in storm water runoff from industrial and commercial
businesses. A successful program for minimizing threats to water quality from industrial and commercial
businesses is accomplished by conducting activities including tracking, inspecting, providing outreach,
and ensuring compliance at all industrial and commercial sites identified as potentially significant sources
of pollutants in storm water. Although the Permit describes the industrial and commercial SWMP
components separately, due to the similarities in the programs, they have been combined as one program
element in this section. In addition to program similarities, commercial and industrial land use activities
within the County are, in general, located in close proximity to each other, often in the same watershed.
This is true for areas such as Tahoma on the west shore of Lake Tahoe and the Meyers area of the south
shore.
Industrial
• Provision VII.C.1 requires the development and maintenance of a watershed-based inventory of
industrial sites located within the County’s jurisdiction. Industrial sites include but are not
limited to: Manufacturing Facilities, Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facilities,
Solid Waste Transfer Stations, Recycling Facilities, Transportation Facilities, and Sewage or
Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
• Provision VII.C.2 requires the prioritization of the industrial sites included in the inventory based
on threat to water quality.
• Provision VII.C.3 requires the development of an outreach program to inform high priority
industrial site operators of the importance of storm water runoff control and storm water pollution
prevention.
• Provision VIII.C.1 requires that a completed inventory of industrial sites be submitted no later
than May 1, 2007 and updated annually thereafter as needed.
• Provision VIII.C.2 requires that the SWMP include a detailed plan to conduct industrial site
prioritization based on threat to water quality. Industrial site prioritization shall be completed no
later than May 1, 2007.
• Provision VIII.C.3 requires that the SWMP include a description of planned industrial site
outreach efforts.
• Provision VIII.C.4 requires that the SWMP include a description of how non-compliant sites will
be identified and a process for notifying the Regional Board as needed.
Commercial
• Provision VII.D.1 requires the development and maintenance of a watershed-based inventory of
high-priority threat to water quality commercial activities/sources.
• Provision VII.D.2 requires the development of a program to inspect high-priority commercial
sites and sources as needed and implement necessary follow-up actions.
• Provision VII.D.3 requires the implementation and enforcement of the County’s storm water
ordinance for commercial sites and sources as necessary to maintain compliance with the Permit.
• Provision VIII.D.1 requires that a completed inventory of high priority commercial activities/sites
be submitted no later than May 1, 2007 and updated annually thereafter as needed.
• Provision VIII.D.2 requires that the SWMP include a description of planned inspection
frequencies for high priority sites.
• Provision VIII.D.3 requires that the SWMP include a description of inspection and
documentation/tracking methods.
• Provision VIII.D.4 requires that the SWMP include a description of enforcement mechanisms and
how they will be used.
The Permit provisions described above are summarized below in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1. Permit Requirements for the Industrial and Commercial Program Component
Permit Provision Inventory Prioritization Inspection Outreach Enforcement
Industrial √ √ √ √
Commercial √ √ √
DESCRIPTION
The Industrial and Commercial Site Inventory Control Measure will ensure that the County develops and
maintains an inventory of businesses that have the potential to impact storm water or receiving water
quality. Information for the inventory will primarily be gathered from new and existing business licenses
and other related databases. The inventory will provide the basis for inspection of commercial sites and
sources within the County, as well as outreach efforts for both industrial and commercial sites, and will
serve as a repository for all information regarding outreach efforts, inspections, and enforcement actions
taken for each facility.
In addition, this Control Measure ensures that the industrial facilities and commercial businesses are
appropriately prioritized as directed in the Permit. Since there are few industrial facilities that currently
operate in the unincorporated area of the County, all facilities will be categorized as high-priority for the
purpose of conducting outreach efforts and to ensure these areas do not become a threat to water quality.
Moreover, since all commercial facility types listed in the Permit are considered to be high-priority and
must be inspected, no prioritization is required.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Update the existing Envision database inventory of industrial facilities and commercial
businesses (initial inventory to be completed by May 1, 2007).
o Obtain list of industrial facilities and commercial businesses from Assessor’s Office.
Cross-check the above list with information provided by Environmental
Management.
• Update the industrial and commercial database to include and be searchable by the following
business types:
o Industrial facilities covered by the State Industrial Storm Water General Permit:
Manufacturing Facilities
Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facilities
Solid Waste Transfer Stations
Recycling Facilities
Transportation Facilities
Sewage or Wastewater Treatment Facilities
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Compile the updated inventory for inclusion in the Annual Report and summarize any changes
made to the inventory.
• Track the number of inspections and outreach efforts conducted.
• Provide a copy of the GIS map with the locations of industrial and commercial sites for inclusion
in the Annual Report.
• Perform an internal audit of the database every other year to verify that information was properly
entered and reported.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards
within Control Measure IC1. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and the Department of Development Services will provide
support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Update restaurant/food facility inspection program to address storm water issues during regularly
scheduled restaurant/food facility inspections, which will comprise the majority of the
commercial site inspections.
• Review information tracked by the Field Inspection System and revise as needed to ensure it is
consistent with the database needs (see IC1) and addresses BMP implementation and follow-up
actions.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that need to be tracked and reported as a part of the annual
progress report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Provide a list of data fields tracked via the Field Inspection System, as well as an example facility
file, as appendices to the annual report.
• Annually compile a list of fixed commercial businesses inspected, including inspection results
(e.g., compliance; BMPs fully or partially implemented) and any follow-up actions taken.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards
within Control Measure IC2. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
DDS Building
Management
DOT Tahoe
Control Measure and
Division
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
Industrial
• Review and revise the TRPA BMP Fact Sheet or develop a new BMP Fact Sheet for high-priority
industrial facilities as needed. Ensure that the Fact Sheet includes information regarding the
following:
o Local ordinances and other regulatory measures applicable to industrial site runoff, as
well as the progressive enforcement and referral policy (see IC4)
o Relationship of storm water program to the Lake Tahoe TMDL
o Pollutants of concern
o Resources for BMP selection and implementation including the California Stormwater
Quality Association (CASQA) Stormwater BMP Handbook
o BMP maintenance responsibilities and impacts on water quality if BMPs are not
maintained as needed
• Distribute BMP fact sheet during outreach activities and via County website(s), County offices,
and outreach events.
• Perform site audits or inspections upon facility request. During an inspection, an inspector may
also confirm that:
o Each operator has a current Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number for facilities
discharging storm water associated with industrial activity
o A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is available on site
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that need to be tracked and reported as a part of the annual
progress report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Provide a summary of mobile business outreach efforts.
• Provide copies of outreach materials (e.g., BMP fact sheets) developed.
• Document outreach activities, including:
o Number and type of BMP fact sheets distributed:
During inspections (initial, follow-up, or additional)
Via County website(s) (i.e., track number of downloads)
At County offices
At County outreach events
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards
within Control Measure IC3. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will provide
support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Develop and implement a progressive enforcement and referral policy. Suggested progressive
enforcement structure should include:
o Verbal Warning appropriate for:
Violation of good housekeeping or management practices
Facility operator cooperative and willing to remediate
o Notice of Violation appropriate for:
First-time small spills
Failure to implement BMPs after receiving Verbal Warning
Minor infractions with minimal impact on storm drain system or the environment
Facility operator cooperative and willing to remediate
o Administrative Compliance Order appropriate for:
Facility operator uncooperative
Second offense of similar nature
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that need to be tracked and reported as a part of the annual
progress report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Summarize businesses visited and/or inspected and any enforcement actions taken, including
referrals to the Regional Board, and provide this information in the Annual Report.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards
within Control Measure IC4. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and County Counsel will provide support for this Control
Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
IC5 – TRAINING
DESCRIPTION
Training is important to the successful implementation of the Industrial and Commercial program
element. An effective training program is one of the best pollution prevention BMPs that can be
implemented because it prompts behavioral changes that are fundamentally necessary to protect water
quality.
The overall goals and objectives of the training program for the SWMP are to:
• Promote the effective implementation of the storm water management program
• Create a cohesive storm water education program that will prompt the behavioral changes needed
to improve water quality
• Increase the general understanding of water pollution problems and pollution prevention
techniques
• Increase the specific knowledge of the SWMP and its requirements
Specific training efforts for the Industrial and Commercial program element are summarized in Table 5-3
below.
Table 5-3. Industrial and Commercial Program Element Training
Schedule
Audience Format Subject Material Comments
or Frequency
• Storm water inspectors • Classroom • Overview of storm water • Once every two • Required by
• Commercial inspectors • Field management years (with half of Permit
(CUPA related) demos • Storm water ordinance and the staff being Provision
• County restaurant enforcement policy trained each year) VII.H.2
inspectors • BMPs for commercial facilities • Relates to
• BMPs for restaurants Permit
Provision
VII.C.3
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Develop industrial/commercial inspector training module to include the following:
o Storm water management – All County inspectors, including restaurant inspectors, should
be trained in general storm water management issues.
o Enforcement – All County inspectors should receive training regarding the storm water
ordinance and progressive enforcement and referral policy, including appropriate use of
enforcement actions.
o Business-specific BMPs – County inspectors should be trained to adequately assess
commercial business sites and offer assistance in suggesting remedies.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
To document the implementation of the training program it is necessary for the County to keep
appropriate attendance records of the various training sessions. A summary of each training session,
including staff name, department, type of training, and date of training, will be included in the Annual
Report. The standardized tracking sheet, such as the one presented below, may be used to track all the
trainings that are attended.
Training Log for the Storm Water Program
Name of Workshop/Training:
Sponsoring Organization/Department:
Instructor:
General Description of the Subject Matter:
Location:
Date:
Name of
Title Department Phone E-mail
Attendee(s)
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards
within Control Measure IC5. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
DDS Building
Management
DOT Tahoe
Control Measure and
Division
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
IC5 – Training Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Develop Training Module E X X X X X S P
Implement Training Module N X X X X X X X X X X X S P
1. C-Continue; E-Enhance; N-New
2. Q1-Jan-March; Q2-April-June; Q3-July-Sep; Q4-Oct-Dec
3. P-Primary Responsibility; S-Secondary Responsibility
4. The El Dorado County Storm Water Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating the implementation of Performance Standards and will provide overall support and coordination for the County
Departments and Divisions who have primary and secondary responsibility.
5. The Storm Water Coordinator (SWC) is currently assigned to the Department of Transportation. The bold “P” or “S” indicates that the majority of the responsibility is with the SWC, not the Department.
6.1 OVERVIEW
The purpose of the Residential Program Element is to prevent or reduce pollutants from residential land
use areas and activities beyond those regulated by the BMP Retrofit Ordinance. The Residential Program
Element does not include activities covered under the Retrofit Program Element (Section 4). The primary
objective of the Residential Program Element is to advocate pollution prevention practices as the most
effective method to protect receiving water quality through the implementation of Conservation Practices
and public awareness campaigns. Pollution prevention can also mean "source reduction," and includes
those practices that reduce or eliminate the creation/introduction of pollutants into the environment. The
County will work in coordination with other Basin agencies, such as the California Tahoe Conservancy
(CTC), the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), the Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS), and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD), to target residential land use areas and
activities through prioritization, education and outreach, and enforcement. The County will implement
this Program Element by supporting the Basin agencies that provide education and outreach on natural
resource issues through their conservation programs.
events, public awareness campaigns, and distribution of educational materials. The Program
Management Program Element (Section 1) will assess what the County’s legal authority is in relation to
residential parcels. The Retrofit Program Element (Section 4) will address the County’s role in the BMP
Retrofit Program. The Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Element (Section 2) will
provide outreach, education, and a reporting mechanism for residential properties to increase the
detection, investigation, and elimination of these types of discharges and connections in an efficient and
effective manner.
R1 – RESIDENTIAL PRIORITIZATION
DESCRIPTION
The Residential Prioritization Control Measure focuses on the identification of high priority residential
areas and activities for targeted outreach and education. At a minimum, the high priority residential
activities must include:
• Automobile, boat, and off-road vehicle repair and maintenance
• Off-pavement automobile and boat parking
• Home and garden care activities and product use (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, etc.)
• Disposal of spa water and household hazardous waste (paints, cleaning products, etc.)
• Snow removal activities
• Domestic animal and/or livestock wastes
• Other residential sources that are identified as contributing a significant pollutant load to the
storm water collection, conveyance, and treatment facilities
The County will work with other Tahoe Basin agencies to identify prioritization criteria and develop a
method for the identification of high priority areas and activities. Area prioritization factors to be
considered include the following:
• Potential for Soil Erosion Based on Land Capability
• Steepness of Slope within the Project Area
• Scope and Size of Project
• Proximity to Receiving Waters (<50 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet to receiving waters)
• Priority Watershed
• Proximity to Commercial Corridors
• Housing Density
• Impervious Coverage
• Proximity to SEZ
• Land Use Designation
• Domestic Animal Use
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Work with the appropriate Tahoe Basin agencies (i.e., South Tahoe Public Utility District
(STPUD), South Tahoe Refuse (STR), TRCD, NRCS, CTC, TRPA) to develop and implement a
system to prioritize residential areas and activities based on threat to water quality using the
above mentioned factors.
• Develop a GIS-based map that identifies the high priority residential areas.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Review the accuracy, relevance, and use of the prioritization method.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Development Services – Building Division has primary responsibility for the
Performance Standards within Control Measure R1. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to
the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division), the Tahoe Resource Conservation
District, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will
provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
Conservation Service
Conservation District
1
Type of Standard
Natural Resources
5
Planning Agency
Tahoe Resource
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
R1 – Residential Prioritization Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Work with the appropriate Tahoe Basin agencies (i.e., TRCD, NRCS, STPUD, CTC, TRPA,
STR) to develop and implement an education and outreach program that targets the identified
high priority residential areas and activities identified in the prioritization process (R1).
The education and outreach program may include the following elements:
o Distribute conservation program materials at public workshops, community events, and
County offices
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Document the efforts conducted pursuant to the implementation strategy for the high priority
areas.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Development Services – Building Division has primary responsibility for the
Performance Standards within Control Measure R2. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to
the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division), the Tahoe Resource Conservation
District, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will
provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
Conservation Service
Conservation District
1
Type of Standard
Natural Resources
5
Planning Agency
Tahoe Resource
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
7.1 OVERVIEW
The County, as part of its normal operations, conducts a number of activities (e.g., storm drain cleaning,
street sweeping) that can generate or mobilize pollutants. The purpose of the Municipal Operations
Program Element is to ensure that these operations and maintenance (O&M) activities are performed in
such a way as to minimize the pollutants generated as well as the potential for pollutants to enter the
storm drain system.
• XI. C. 5. Permittees shall operate snow removal equipment in a way that avoids roadside soil and
vegetation disturbance.
• MRP I.C outlines the minimum components of the traction abrasive and deicer application and
recovery program.
• MRP II.C requires annual detailed summary of monitoring data related to the traction abrasive
and deicer application and recovery program be submitted by March 15, 2006 and annually
thereafter.
Training
• Provision VII. G.4 requires training staff regarding the water quality implications of material
application and the importance of efficient, effective recovery.
• Provision VII. H.1 requires a minimum education program to include the specific topics listed as
applicable to the target audience.
• Provision VII. H.2 requires education on topics in addition to the ones outlined in Provision VII.
H.1 that are specific to municipal operations.
The County will inspect its facilities at least once annually, maintain a database of inspection findings,
and prioritize the storm drain inlets and other storm water system structures based on the Department of
Transportation’s established protocols. The inspections will identify necessary maintenance, evidence of
erosion, damage from snow removal or other equipment and accumulated sediment and debris (pine
needles, trash, etc.), and vegetative cover, if applicable. The County will continue to document and
record inspection findings in accordance with the Monitoring and Reporting Program and a GIS-based
system used as an integral part of the program. Additionally, under this Control Measure the County will
evaluate and identify potential pollutant sources.
Damage and/or necessary repairs are noted during seasonal inspections through the use of the inspection
forms for each type of BMP and entered into the BMP Inventory Database. The field inspector makes a
note of any problems and notifies the appropriate County Staff. A work order request is then filled out
and submitted to the maintenance division which then initiates the work. Once the work order is
completed the form is signed and returned to the engineering division.
Along with the inspections described above, the County has used the inventory process to perform an
initial outfall inventory to gain understanding of the impacts of area roadways, residential areas,
commercial areas, and industrial areas on the overall watershed. The County plans to re-evaluate the
inventory efforts that have been completed and identify what needs to be conducted to complete the
outfall inventory by 2009. The re-evaluation will take place during the winter of 2006 with associated
field work to be completed during the summer months of 2007 and 2008.
Finally, the County has been ensuring stenciling or markers have been applied at appropriate storm drain
inlets. During maintenance of storm drain inlets, the stenciling or markers are inspected to ensure
legibility. Maintenance crews notify the Maintenance Division of unacceptable stenciling/missing
markers.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Develop and maintain an inventory in either a spreadsheet program (e.g., Microsoft® Excel) or
relational database system (e.g., Microsoft® Access) of storm water collection and conveyance
structures and treatment facilities and related inspection information (initial inventory to be
completed by May 1, 2007). The inventory should include wetland treatment systems, treatment
basins, vaults, and swales, and any other storm water treatment facility, storm drain inlets, pipes,
culverts, curb and gutter, asphalt dikes, rock lined or vegetated swales, and any other storm water
collection and conveyance device.
o Obtain list of facilities from Department of Transportation.
o Cross-check the above list with information that is necessary to include in the inventory
and modify as needed.
o Re-evaluate past inventories to determine future efforts.
o Implement required efforts identified by the re-evaluation of past inventories.
• Continue to incorporate locations of inspected facilities and devices into GIS using GPS data
collected on the data entry sheet.
• Continue to implement source identification during the inspection process and expand the outfall
inventory to include all outfalls as defined in Attachment A of the Permit. Incorporate a source
identification category on the BMP specific Data Entry Sheet(s) for recording evidence of
potential storm water pollution sources which may include the following:
| Private property/residential run-off
| Commercial property runoff
| Eroding cut slopes
| Eroding road shoulders
| Traction abrasive application
| Dislodged sediment from snow removal activities
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Document implementation of the storm water collection, conveyance and treatment facility
inspection program.
• Document implementation of the storm water collection, conveyance and treatment facility
maintenance program.
• Develop and update the GIS map as needed.
• Document the number of facilities/devices inspection and the number of problem areas identified
for maintenance.
• Document number of drain inlets stenciled and the number of poor quality or missing stencils.
• Track development and distribution of BMP fact sheets.
• Track number and types of BMPs implemented.
• Document total amount of material/debris removed from storm water conveyances.
• Evaluate inventory database to identify correlations between inspections and maintenance and
loads avoided.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Transportation has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards within
Control Measure MO1. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division), the Department of General Services, and the Tahoe
Regional Planning Agency will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Control Measure and
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Expand data entry sheet specific to inspection of road shoulders that includes the following:
| Inspector’s name
| Date and time of inspection
| Location (GPS)
| Condition of road shoulder on last inspection
| Assessment of needed maintenance activities
| Evidence of erosion
| Vegetative cover
| Prioritization or needed maintenance
| Maintenance activities conducted/amount of material removed
• Conduct road shoulder inspections at least once annually using the data entry sheet.
• Expand the master inventory database described in Control Measure MO1 to include entry of
inspection data collected for road shoulders.
• Incorporate road shoulder inspection locations into GIS.
• Develop specific prioritization criteria.
• Review GIS and all inspection information in the master inventory database in order to prioritize
road shoulders for maintenance.
• Implement protocol for notifying the Maintenance Division of needed repairs and/or
sweeping/sediment removal:
o Provide list of identified problem areas and index map (the Tahoe Basin Storm Water
Coordinator provides this information through inspections conducted by the Tahoe
Engineering Division field crews)
o Field crews complete work order requests and submit to the Tahoe Maintenance Division
o Remove sediment and debris
o Damage and/or necessary repairs
o Evidence of illicit connections or discharges (to respond within two business days)
o Once maintenance work is completed, field crews return the work order to the DOT
Tahoe Engineering Division
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Document implementation of the road shoulder inspection program.
• Document implementation of the road shoulder maintenance program.
• Update the GIS map as needed.
• Document number of road shoulders inspected and the number of problem areas identified for
maintenance (track through completed work order requests).
• Evaluate inventory database to identify correlations between inspections and maintenance and
loads avoided.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Transportation has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards within
Control Measure MO2. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and the Department of General Services will provide
support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Annually review and update the application area map as needed.
• Track the time, location and amount of abrasive and deicing material applied using established
daily sanding logs.
• Track amount of abrasive and other material recovered using data from sweeper and vactor logs.
• Target material recovery in areas that received high applications of abrasive and deicing material:
o Review sanding logs after storms
o Cross-reference sanding logs with the traction abrasive and deicing application map (i.e.
El Dorado County DOT Snowplow Zone Map)
o Concentrate vactoring and sweeping efforts in high application areas identified from the
evaluation of sanding logs and DOT Snowplow Zone Map
• Develop and implement BMPs for abrasive and deicing material application, including
application rates, maintenance of equipment, and avoidance of roadside soil and vegetation
disturbance.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Evaluate application rates vs. recovery rates to determine the rate of recovery.
• Document implementation of BMPs.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Transportation has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards within
Control Measure MO3. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will provide
support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Management
Maintenance
Control Measure and
DOT Tahoe
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Coordinate with efforts under MO3 to target operations at locations where traction and deicer
materials are applied and to identify the frequency at which streets are swept:
o Review sanding logs after storms
o Cross-reference sanding logs with the traction abrasive and deicing application map (i.e.
El Dorado County DOT Snowplow Zone Map)
o Concentrate sweeping efforts in high application areas identified from the evaluation of
sanding logs and DOT Snowplow Zone Map
• Develop and implement BMPs for street sweeping activities, including maintenance of
equipment.
• Continue to implement protocol for the proper disposal of collected material:
o Immediately after sanding and when sweeping is complete material is taken to a County
containment area, where it is then loaded into a County dump truck and taken to South
Tahoe Refuse
o Material is processed by South Tahoe Refuse and shipped outside of the Lake Tahoe
Basin
• Develop a protocol to identify needs associated with street sweeping (e.g. increased sweeper
frequency, additional sweeper staff and equipment). Assessment will include evaluation of
existing numbers and types of equipment, personnel trained to conduct sweeper activities, and
anticipated future needs.
• Continue to keep accurate logs including the location, number of road-miles sweep and the
amount of waste collected using the established sweeper log: date, street, quantity/yards, starting
meter hours, and operator.
• Develop BMPs for maintenance and small construction projects to ensure that:
o Wastewater from street sweeping and street sweeper rinse out is not discharged to the
storm drain
o Saw cutting wastes are recovered and disposed of properly and that waste is not to be left
on a roadway or allowed to enter the storm drain
o Concrete and other street and road maintenance materials and wastes are properly
managed and are not allowed to enter the storm drain
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Maintain records of materials removed under street sweeping program.
• Document development of BMPs to protect storm water during street maintenance activities and
small construction projects.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Transportation has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards within
Control Measure MO4. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Management
Maintenance
DOT Tahoe
DOT Tahoe
Control Measure and
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Develop protocols N X X S P
Proper disposal of
E X X X X X X X X X X X X X X S P
collected material
Needs assessment E X X X X S P
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Implement the sediment collection program based on the prioritization developed under the Storm
Water Collection, Conveyance, and Treatment Facility Inspection Control Measure.
• Develop and implement BMPs for sediment collection activities, including maintenance of
equipment.
• Continue to implement protocol for the proper disposal of collected material:
o Immediately after sediment collection is complete material is taken to a County
containment area, where it is then loaded into a County dump truck and taken to South
Tahoe Refuse
o Material is processed by South Tahoe Refuse and shipped outside of the Lake Tahoe
Basin
• Develop a protocol to identify needs associated with sediment collection (e.g. increased removal
frequency, additional vactoring staff and equipment). Assessment will include evaluation of
existing numbers and types of equipment, personnel trained to conduct removal activities, and
anticipated future needs.
• Continue to keep accurate logs including the date, location, quantity/yards, starting meter hours,
and operator.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Maintain records of materials removed under the sediment collection program.
• Document development of BMPs to protect storm water during sediment removal activities.
• Track/report maintenance needs during cleaning.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Transportation has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards within
Control Measure MO5. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and the Department of General Services will provide
support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Management
DOT Tahoe
Control Measure and
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Develop protocols X X X P S
Proper disposal of
E X X X P S
collected material
Needs assessment N X X X P S
MO6 – TRAINING
DESCRIPTION
Training is important to the successful implementation of the Municipal Operations program element. An
effective training program is one of the best pollution prevention BMPs that can be implemented because
it prompts behavioral changes that are fundamentally necessary to protect water quality.
The overall goals and objectives of the training program for the SWMP are to:
• Promote the effective implementation of the storm water management program;
• Create a cohesive storm water education program that will prompt the behavioral changes needed
to improve water quality;
• Increase the general understanding of water pollution problems and pollution prevention
techniques; and
• Increase the specific knowledge of the SWMP and its requirements
Specific training efforts for the Municipal Operations program element are summarized below.
Municipal Operations Program Element Training
Schedule or
Audience Format Subject Material to be Covered Comments
Frequency
• Maintenance crews • Classroom • Overview of storm water • Year 3 (2008) • Pesticide
• Road crews • Field demos management • Year 5 (2010) applicators must
• Street sweepers • Tailgate • BMPs for municipal operations also attend
• BMPs for traction abrasives and annual pesticide
• Parking Facilities crews sessions
deicing material application and application
• Waste Pickup classes
recovery
• Parks & Recr. crews • Required by
• Pesticide/fertilizer Permit
applicators Provisions
• Contract/lease staff VII.G.4; VII.H.2
involved in above
activities
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Develop training module to include the following:
o Storm water management overview
o BMPs for municipal operations including lawful disposal of vacuum truck and sweeping
equipment waste; and spill response, containment, and recovery at a minimum
o BMPs for traction abrasives and deicing material application and recovery. Specifically to
include information regarding how traction abrasives and deicing material are potential water
quality problems, the importance of quick material recovery, and the importance of avoiding
soil disturbance when snow plowing.
• Implement training as follows:
o Conduct classroom sessions and/or field demonstrations
o Conduct tailgate sessions
ASSESSMENT TASKS
To document the implementation of the training program it is necessary for the County to keep
appropriate attendance records of the various training sessions. A summary of each training session,
including staff name, department, type of training, and date of training, will be included in the Annual
Report. The standardized tracking sheet, such as the one presented below, may be used to track all the
trainings that are attended.
Training Log for the Storm Water Program
Name of Workshop/Training:
Sponsoring Organization/Department:
Instructor:
General Description of the Subject Matter:
Location:
Date:
Name of
Title Department Phone E-mail
Attendee(s)
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Transportation has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards within
Control Measure MO6. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Management
Maintenance
DOT Tahoe
DOT Tahoe
Control Measure and
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
MO6 – Training Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Develop Training Module N X X S P
Storm water management
N X X P S
overview
BMPs for municipal operations N X X P S
BMPs for traction abrasives and
deicing materials application and N X X S P
recovery
Implement Training Module N X X X X X X X X X X X X S P
Conduct classroom session N X X X X X X X X X X X X P S
Conduct field demos N X X X X X X X X X X X X S P
Conduct tailgate session N X X X X X X X X X X X X S P
1. C-Continue; E-Enhance; N-New
2. Q1-Jan-March; Q2-April-June; Q3-July-Sep; Q4-Oct-Dec
3. P-Primary Responsibility; S-Secondary Responsibility
4. The El Dorado County Storm Water Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating the implementation of Performance Standards and will provide overall support and coordination for the County
Departments and Divisions who have primary and secondary responsibility.
5. The Storm Water Coordinator (SWC) is currently assigned to the Department of Transportation. The bold “P” or “S” indicates that the majority of the responsibility is with the SWC, not the Department.
8.1 OVERVIEW
The purpose of the Public Outreach and Education program element is to inform the public about the
impacts of urban storm water runoff (thereby increasing knowledge) and introduce steps that the public
can take to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff (thereby encouraging behavior changes to achieve
this). This program element also assists the public and local officials in understanding the problems
associated with urban storm water runoff so that they can help build support for the storm water program
and realize how they fit into the cumulative storm water management strategy for the Tahoe Basin. The
County’s efforts will evolve throughout the term of the Permit.
This program element is also designed to maximize the use of limited resources and to develop
partnerships among the stakeholders in the Tahoe Basin of El Dorado County. Local stewardship efforts,
trainings, and partnerships among governmental agencies, schools, and private interests are the key types
of involvement envisioned in this program element.
Table 8-1. Outreach and Education Target Communities and Associated SWMP Sections
Target Community Provision SWMP Section
Municipal Departments and Personnel VII.H.1, VII.H.2, VIII.H 7
Construction Site Owners and Developers VII.H.1, VII.H.2, VIII.H 3, 8
Industrial Owners and Operators VII.H.1, VII.H.2, VIII.H Not applicable1
Commercial Owners and Operators VII.H.1, VII.H.2, VIII.H 5, 8
VII.H.1, VII.H.3, VIII.H, 6, 8
Residential2
VII.J, VIII.J
VII.H.1, VII.H.3, VIII.H, 8
General Public
VII.J, VIII.J
VII.H.1, VII.H.3, VIII.H, Not applicable3
School Children
VII.J, VIII.J
1. Based on the absence of industrial facilities in the unincorporated area of the Tahoe Basin (see Section 5), outreach to
Industrial Owners and Operators is not addressed in this section.
2. Outreach to Residential Communities (residential landowners) is primarily discussed in Section 6.
3. Outreach to School Children is not addressed due to the absence of schools in the unincorporated area of the Tahoe Basin of
El Dorado County.
The Municipal Operations program element (Section 7) defines the training program for Municipal
Departments and Personnel, who are essential to the successful implementation of all aspects of the
Public Outreach and Education program element.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Continue to hold meetings to allow members of the public to be actively involved in the
implementation of the SWMP.
• Continue to facilitate public participation through County waste disposal and other programs,
including the Household Hazardous Waste Program, the Used Oil & Filters Program, the
Universal Wastes Program, and the Clean Boating Kit Giveaways.
• Partner with local citizen groups to actively coordinate opportunities for public participation. The
County may explore partnerships with some of the following groups:
o Lake Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition
o League to Save Lake Tahoe
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Document public participation efforts in the development and implementation of the SWMP.
• Track quantity of used oil and filters as well as types and quantities of household hazardous
wastes and universal wastes disposed of through County programs (see also ID5).
• Track the number of Clean Boating Kits distributed.
• Document any partnerships formed with local citizen groups.
• Document the County’s role in local cleanup events.
• Track the volunteer organizations and/or community partners participating in storm drain
stenciling and cleanup events.
• Track the number of volunteers participating in the storm drain stenciling and Beach Cleanup
Day or other cleanup events.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe
Engineering Division) has primary responsibility for the first Performance Standard within Control
Measure PO1. The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the
remainder of the Performance Standards within PO1. The Storm Water Coordinator, Department of
Development Services – Building Division, and the Department of Environmental Management will
provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Engineering Div.
Tahoe Regional
Environmental
Department of
DDS Building
Management
DOT Tahoe
Control Measure and
Division
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
In addition, the Department of Development Services – Building Division has provided the
TRPA’s residential BMP Retrofit brochures, which outline Basin-specific storm water pollution
prevention strategies, to the residential community.
• Partnering opportunities – Partnering with other County agencies, local business partners,
citizen groups, and education groups is an important component of the storm water outreach
effort. The County has partnered with the TRPA to provide a consistent message regarding storm
water regulations and BMP technology by distributing the TRPA’s outreach brochures on BMP
Retrofit to its residents. The County has also co-presented with the TRPA and Tahoe Resource
Conservation District (TRCD) at local storm water BMP workshops.
• Media relations – The County has implemented public outreach through a variety of means
including theater ads; billboards; and newspaper articles and advertisements.
o Theater Ads have been used in the past to promote recycling of used oil and marina
pollution prevention.
o While billboards are not permitted in the Tahoe Basin, the County has maintained a
billboard on the eastbound lane of Highway 50. As of fall 2006, the billboard promotes
recycling of electronic waste (see ID5); in the past, the billboard has been used to
promote proper disposal of marina oil and to raise awareness of the potential for Rubicon
four-wheel drive oil spills.
o Local newspapers carry advertisements for the permanent household hazardous waste
(HHW) facility, located at the South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station Materials Recovery
Facility on Ruth Avenue.
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection and Used Oil Recycling – As described in
ID5, the County has implemented programs that facilitate proper disposal of used oil and other
toxic materials, including the HHW Program, the Used Oil & Filters Program, and the Universal
Wastes Program (including Electronic Waste).
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Develop public outreach strategy. The County will develop an outreach strategy and
implementation schedule that identifies the audience, messages, and methods for conveying the
messages. The County may expand upon two of the Permit-specified target audiences (residential
community and general public) to include second homeowners and seasonal visitors.
In developing the outreach strategy, the County will review existing Tahoe Basin outreach
materials and strategies and will augment them as needed. In addition, the County will review
outreach materials and strategies created for other storm water programs (e.g., California
Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Resource Library, California Water Boards’ Erase the
Waste Campaign and California Storm Water Toolbox, EPA’s Stormwater Outreach Materials
and Reference Documents).
The outreach strategy will include an overarching campaign approach including the creation of a
campaign look and feel that ties in with the branding campaign that regional partners have
developed for the Environmental Improvement Program (EIP); this will guide subsequent
development of all public education materials. The strategy will address Permit requirements of
VII.H.1 through VII.H.3 and will likely include some of the following activities:
o Educational materials – Develop educational materials as necessary to conduct effective
public outreach. Review and update current materials as needed. Ensure inclusion of
topics specific to each target community. Advertise and promote the hotline within the
educational materials.
o Participation in public events – The County will continue to participate in and co-sponsor
neighborhood events, using these opportunities to distribute educational materials to the
general public.
o Partnering opportunities – Explore opportunities to partner with other County agencies,
local business partners, citizen groups, and education groups.
o Pesticide outreach program – The County will review existing pesticide outreach
programs (e.g., City of Stockton, City of Davis) and develop and implement a program
promoting integrated pest management (IPM) through public outreach materials and
outreach to plant suppliers to discourage use of pesticides and promote use of native
plants.
o Media relations – Conduct editorial and media relations. Create and maintain a database
of media sources for use in educating the community about storm water pollution
prevention. Advertise and promote the hotline through a variety of media.
o Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection and Used Oil Recycling – Continue to
implement County programs that educate the public regarding proper disposal of used oil
and other toxic materials and enhance as necessary to complement the storm water
program.
o Website – Establish website specifically for the Tahoe Basin for disseminating
information and outreach material regarding the Tahoe Basin storm water program.
Advertise and promote the hotline through the website.
o Surveys – Conduct baseline and follow-up public opinion surveys. These surveys will
assist the County in determining the effectiveness of the public outreach strategy and
gauging the degree of behavior change within the target audiences.
• Implement the public outreach strategy.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments. The Public Outreach and Education program
qualitatively and quantitatively documents and evaluates the level of effort expended in implementation
of the program and the level of success in increasing awareness and changing behaviors.
• Qualitative documentation will be solicited through community response forms and evaluation
forms given out at community presentations and other events.
• Quantitative documentation of the strategy implementation including the accounting of
impressions by tracking the number of brochures or other materials distributed, the number of
storm water website hits, the number and types of media used to convey storm water quality
messages, the number of community presentations, and attendance at each event.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the Performance Standards
within Control Measure PO2. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of
Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and Department of Development Services – Building
Division will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
DDS Building
Management
DOT Tahoe
Control Measure and
Division
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Additionally, the Department of Development Services – Building Division has provided the TRPA’s
residential and commercial BMP Retrofit brochures, which outline Basin-specific storm water pollution
prevention strategies, to construction site owners and developers and business owners and operators.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure.
• Develop business-specific educational materials consistent with the public outreach strategy (see
PO3) for Permit-specified commercial businesses in the Tahoe Basin of El Dorado County. Any
materials developed should be business-specific; otherwise, the intended message is lost. The
materials should include the following topics, as applicable:
o Requirements of local municipal permits and ordinances (i.e., storm water and grading
ordinances and permits)
o Impacts of urban runoff on Lake Tahoe water quality
o Importance of good housekeeping (i.e., sweeping impervious surfaces instead of hosing)
o Pollution prevention and safe alternatives
o BMPs: Site specific, structural, and source control
o BMP maintenance
o Non-storm water disposal alternatives (i.e., all wash waters)
o Equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair
o Public reporting mechanisms (i.e., hotline number)
• Review “Food Facility Information” brochure and revise as necessary to ensure the content is
consistent with the public outreach strategy (see PO3) and the educational materials developed
above.
• While all commercial businesses in the area will be targeted for outreach, the County will
prioritize providing education and outreach to local business types that are of particular concern,
including local restaurants, retail gas outlets, mobile carpet cleaning, and mobile spa cleaning
operations. Thus, the County may take a two-phase approach to distributing business-specific
outreach materials:
o Phase I: Distribute business-specific educational materials developed above to the
following commercial businesses:
Retail or wholesale fueling
Eating or drinking establishments
Mobile carpet, drape or furniture cleaning
Mobile pool and spa cleaning
o Phase II: Distribute business-specific educational materials developed above to the
following commercial businesses:
Automobile mechanical repair, maintenance, fueling, or cleaning
Equipment repair, maintenance, fueling, or cleaning
Automobile and other vehicle body repair or painting
Concrete mixing or cutting
Painting and coating
Golf courses, parks and other recreational areas/facilities
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Using the existing Envision database, track outreach materials distributed to each specific
business (e.g., name of educational material, target audience, distribution mechanism, and
number distributed).
• Using the existing Envision database, track outreach materials distributed to each construction
site owner/developer (e.g., name of educational material, target audience, distribution mechanism,
and number distributed).
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Environmental Management has primary responsibility for the first three Performance
Standards within Control Measure PO3. The Department of Development Services – Building Division
has primary responsibility for the remainder of the Performance Standards within PO3. The Storm Water
Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and
the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
Control Measure and
Management
DOT Tahoe
Performance Standards 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
PO3 – Business/Construction
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Outreach
Create business-specific educational
materials for all Permit-specified fixed E X X X X X S P
and mobile commercial businesses
Review “Food Facility Information”
E X X X X X S P
brochure and revise as necessary
Distribute business-specific
educational materials to Permit-
specified fixed and mobile N X X X X X X X X X X S P
Commercial Business Owners/
Operators in the Tahoe Basin
Review current educational materials
for Construction Site Owners/ E X X X X X S P S S
Developers and revise as necessary
Distribute specific outreach materials
to Construction Site Owners/ E X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X S P S S
Developers in the Tahoe Basin
1. C-Continue; E-Enhance; N-New
2. Q1-Jan-March; Q2-April-June; Q3-July-Sep; Q4-Oct-Dec
3. P-Primary Responsibility; S-Secondary Responsibility
4. The El Dorado County Storm Water Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating the implementation of Performance Standards and will provide overall support and coordination for the County
Departments and Divisions who have primary and secondary responsibility.
5. The Storm Water Coordinator (SWC) is currently assigned to the Department of Transportation. The bold “P” or “S” indicates that the majority of the responsibility is with the SWC, not the Department.
9.1 OVERVIEW
The purpose of the Water Quality Based Programs component of the SWMP is to address specific
pollutants that have been identified as impacting or potentially impacting local water quality in streams,
rivers, and ultimately, Lake Tahoe. As indicated in the Permit (Finding II.3), the primary pollutants of
concern in the Lake Tahoe Basin are very fine inorganic sediment particles (less than 10 microns) and the
nutrients that support algal growth (nitrogen and phosphorus). Concern for these pollutants is related to
the fact that Lake Tahoe has been losing transparency at a rate of approximately one foot per year. A
summary of the pollutants of concern and the reason for inclusion on the 303(d) list for Lake Tahoe is
presented in Table 9-1.
Table 9-1. Summary of Pollutants of Concern
Pollutant of Concern Beneficial Use Impacted Associated Water Quality Standards
Nutrients
Non-contact water recreation Biostimulatory substance; biological
Nitrogen
(REC-2) indicator; transparency; nondegradation
Non-contact water recreation Biostimulatory substance; biological
Phosphorus
(REC-2) indicator; transparency; nondegradation
Non-contact water recreation
Sediment Clarity; transparency
(REC-2)
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for sediment and nutrients are currently being developed for Lake
Tahoe and, once approved by the Regional Water Board and USEPA, the County’s storm water
discharges in the Lake Tahoe Basin will be subject to waste load allocations. Therefore, as outlined in
Section IX of the Permit, the County must develop a storm water sediment and nutrient load reduction
strategy to protect water quality during the interim period between adoption of the Permit and
development of the waste load allocations in the TMDL.
In addition, specific water quality improvement strategies are outlined in Section XI of the Permit. They
provide the approach and tools the County should consider in the development and implementation of a
preliminary pollutant load reduction strategy, especially concerning erosion and sediment source control.
These requirements are addressed in the applicable sections of the SWMP, namely Section 3
(Construction), Section 4 (Retrofit), and Section 7 (Municipal). As described in the Performance
Standards below, information from these associated program elements will be used in the development of
a preliminary Pollutant Load Reduction Strategy.
The purpose of this Section is to describe the Control Measures that have been identified to meet the
requirements of the pollutant load reduction strategy and to ensure that the water quality improvement
strategies are incorporated into the applicable SWMP program elements.
Table 9-2. Control Measures for the Water Quality Based Programs
ID Control Measures Permit Provision(s) Addressed
WQ1 Develop Preliminary Pollutant Load Reduction IX, MRP II.G
Strategy
Although the Permit outlines the development of a preliminary pollutant load reduction strategy as a
specific task separate from the development of the SWMP components, there is a direct connection
between the two. Therefore, the identified Performance Standards focus on the components of the
SWMP that overlap with the development and implementation of the pollutant load reduction and water
quality improvement strategies. The County intends to design the preliminary pollutant load reduction
strategy to serve as the basis of the implementation plan for meeting the waste load allocation set by the
TMDL. Development and revision of the strategy will therefore require that the County work closely
with the Regional Board as the TMDL progresses.
1 Lake Tahoe TMDL Summer/Fall 2006 Newsletter , Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and Lahontan Regional Water
analyses of potential load reductions achievable throughout Lake Tahoe Basin. Results of this analysis
will be summarized in a load reduction matrix.
The IWQMS project schedule has been outlined as follows:
Task Scheduled Completion Date
SCG formation and proposals August – September 2006
Initial load reduction analysis report and LRM September – October 2006
Detailed investigations for Draft LRM November 2006 – May 2007
Source Category Integration Committee development of
May – July 2007
IWQMS alternatives
Selection of preferred IWQMS July – November 2007
Development of load allocations November 2007 – January 2008
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Performance Standards listed below establish the level of effort required to comply with the Permit
provision(s) related to this Control Measure. The County will develop the preliminary pollutant load
reduction strategy consistent with Permit Provision IX. Specific tasks to be completed by the County
include:
• Develop Geographic Information System (GIS) base maps and information regarding drainage
area and erosion potential including, but not limited to:
o Soil map
o Topography (including slopes)
o Stream banks with high potential for erosion
o Land use activities
o Construction sites (active)
o Storm water discharge points
• Develop a load reduction strategy consistent with permit provision IX.
o Review and identification of erosion Control Measures within construction and retrofit
program elements.
o Development of pollutant loads and reduction opportunities for drainage area.
• Track development of the Lake Tahoe TMDL and modify/expand the preliminary pollutant load
reduction strategy as necessary.
o Compile and incorporate source identification data gathered through Phase I of the
TMDL relevant to sediment and nutrient issues.
o Integrate waste load allocation into plan when available; including steps that will be
taken to meet the waste load allocation.
• Develop recommendations and/or Performance Standards for assessing the effectiveness of the
strategy.
• Develop schedule and milestone dates for implementing the pollutant load reduction strategy.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
The assessment tasks identify those items that should be tracked and reported as a part of the Annual
Progress Report and program effectiveness assessments.
• Include updates regarding the preliminary pollutant load reduction strategy in the Annual Report.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division has primary responsibility for the
Performance Standards within WQ1. The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the
Department of Transportation – Tahoe Engineering Division) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
will provide support for this Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Tahoe Regional
Engineering Div.
Environmental
Department of
DDS Building
Management
DOT Tahoe
Division
Control Measure and 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Performance Standards
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
WQ1 – Develop the Preliminary Pollutant Load Reduction Strategy
Develop GIS base maps & information to
N X X X X X P
characterize drainage areas
Develop preliminary pollutant load reduction strategy
Review and identify erosion
Control Measures within
N X X X X X P
construction and retrofit program
elements
Develop pollutant loads and
reduction opportunities for N X X X X X P
drainage area
Track Development of Lake Tahoe TMDL C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P
Compile and incorporate source
identification data gathered for N X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P S
the TMDL (Phase 1)
Modify the preliminary pollutant
load reduction strategy as N X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P
necessary
Develop recommendations and/or
Performance Standards for assessing the N X X X X P
effectiveness of the strategy
Develop schedule and milestone dates
N X X X X P
for implementing the strategy
10.1 OVERVIEW
The implementation of the SWMP requires multiple Department participation. To ensure that the various
Department and Division personnel understand their roles and responsibilities under the SWMP and that
the SWMP is effectively implemented, the County will develop and provide a series of classroom and
field training modules. The specific Permit-required training efforts planned for each program element
are discussed in the program element sections of the SWMP; an overview of these training efforts is
provided in this section.
Paramount to the success of the storm water program is the need for the County to evaluate the
effectiveness of their program by compiling and reviewing program data. The County will develop a long
term strategy to assess the effectiveness of its program and will include both direct and indirect
assessment methods. These assessment methods and long-term strategy will allow the County to identify
trends, necessary improvements or data gaps, and modify the SWMP accordingly in order to make sure
that it remains effective in addressing and preventing storm water pollution. The results of these
assessments and proposed modifications to the SWMP will be provided to the Regional Board on an
annual basis.
design processes
Elimination
inspection
Monitor -
Program
Data
Collection
Plan –
SWMP
Program
Modifications
10.5 REPORTING
The County will develop standardized formats for all reports that are required pursuant to the storm water
Permit. This will include annual reports, fiscal analysis reports and program effectiveness reports.
Pursuant to the federal regulations, all reports and information will be signed and certified.
The SWMP Review and Update Report (Annual Report), which is due starting March 15, 2007 and will
generally include the items listed above, will include the following:
• An Executive Summary discussing the effectiveness of SWMP in reducing storm water pollution
to the maximum extent practicable
• Summary of activities conducted by the County (including an up-to-date organizational chart)
• Identification of BMPs and discussion of their effectiveness
• Recommendations to improve the BMPs, Performance Standards, and the SWMP
RESPONSIBILITY
The Storm Water Coordinator (currently assigned to the Department of Transportation – Tahoe
Engineering Division) has primary responsibility for all of the non-inspection/field based related
Performance Standards within this Control Measure. The Department of Transportation and Department
of Development Services – Building Division have primary responsibility for the remainder of the
Performance Standards. The Storm Water Coordinator, Department of Transportation, Department of
Development Services – Building Division, Department of Environmental Management, Department of
General Services, County Counsel, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will provide support for this
Control Measure.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
2 3,4
Implementation Schedule Responsibility
1
Type of Standard
General Services
Planning Agency
County Counsel
Engineering Div.
Tahoe Regional
Environmental
Department of
DDS Building
Management
DOT Tahoe
Division
Control Measure and
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Performance Standards
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Reporting
Develop long-term
effectiveness assessment N X X X X X P S S S
strategy
Development of standardized
annual reporting format and N X X X X X P S S
template
Submittal of annual report (by
N X X X X P S S S S
March 15 each year)
Facilities inspection X X X X S P S
Traction abrasive &
X X X X P
deicing
Outfall inventory X X X X P
Construction site
X X X S P S
inspection
Fiscal analysis X X X P S S
Pollutant load reduction
X X X P S
strategy
SWMP review and
X X X X P S S S S
update report
Submittal of ROWD (by April
E X P S S S S S
18, 2010)
Executive Summary
Tetra Tech, Inc., with assistance from U.S. EPA Region 9 and the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region (Regional Board), conducted a program evaluation of
the three copermittees implementing the Lake Tahoe Hydrologic Unit Stormwater Program in
June 2002. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine the copermittees’ compliance with
their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) municipal stormwater
discharge permit (permit) and to review the overall effectiveness of the stormwater management
program with respect to EPA’s stormwater regulations. The review included an in-field
verification of program implementation. The three copermittees evaluated were the City of South
Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, and Placer County.
This program evaluation report identifies program deficiencies and positive attributes and is not
a formal finding of violation. Program deficiencies are areas of concern for successful program
implementation. Positive attributes are indications of the copermittees overall progress in
implementing the program.
The municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit in the Lake Tahoe Hydrologic Unit is
different from other MS4 permits in California in that it does not address all of the required
program areas outlined in EPA’s stormwater regulations. However, the in-field evaluation
reviewed all these program areas for each copermittee, including areas not specifically required
in the existing MS4 permit. This report presents findings regarding both the MS4 permit and the
activities of the three copermittees. Because the evaluation team found significant similarities
among the three copermittees, the findings for the copermittees were combined into one section.
• The copermittees do not have written standards, guidance, or training for staff on how to
comply with the permit requirements.
CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction
• Identify and document positive elements of the programs that could benefit other Phase I
and Phase II municipalities.
40 CFR 122.41(i) and standard permit provisions 10 and 11 in attachment D of the permit
provide the authority to conduct the program evaluation.
Section 2.1 discusses the permit and compares it to EPA’s stormwater regulations.
TRPA has developed a Code of Ordinances that regulates land use, density, rate of growth, land
coverage, excavation, and scenic impacts in the Lake Tahoe Basin. These ordinances are
designed to bring the Lake Tahoe region into conformance with the threshold standards
established for water quality, air quality, soil conservation, wildlife habitat, vegetation, noise,
recreation, and scenic resources.
The program evaluation did not include a review of any TRPA programs.
The evaluation team did not have an opportunity to review the latest annual report from El
Dorado County.
On June 10–12, 2002, Tetra Tech, Inc., with assistance from the Regional Board, conducted the
program evaluation. The evaluation schedule was as follows:
Upon completion of the evaluation, an exit interview was held with the copermittees to discuss
the preliminary findings. During the exit interview, the parties were informed that the findings
were to be considered preliminary pending further review by EPA and the Regional Board.
• Wet-weather monitoring program and monitoring program details (e.g., sample location,
types, frequency, parameters).
• Other NPDES permits issued to the copermittees (e.g., industrial or construction NPDES
stormwater permits).
• Legal authority.
In addition, no inspection reports, plan review reports, and other relevant files were reviewed for
any of the program areas. The program evaluation team did not conduct a detailed file review to
verify that all elements of the program were being implemented as described. Instead,
observations by the evaluation team and statements from the copermittees’ representatives were
used to assess overall compliance with permit requirements. A detailed file review of specific
program areas could be included in a subsequent evaluation.
• Responsibilities and relationships between the copermittees and TRPA with respect to
construction, industrial activity, new development and redevelopment, and public
education programs in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
• Regulation of stormwater discharges from commercial facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Some California MS4 permits require copermittees to develop a facility prioritization,
inspection, and enforcement program to minimize the pollutants being discharged from
commercial facilities. The Regional Board and copermittees should consider instituting a
program to evaluate and monitor discharges from commercial facilities, including
restaurants, gas stations, and recreational facilities such as ski resorts and marinas.
This program evaluation report identifies potential program deficiencies and positive attributes
and is not a formal finding of violation. Program deficiencies are areas of concern for successful
program implementation. Positive attributes are indications of a copermittee’s overall progress in
implementing the Lake Tahoe Hydrologic Unit Stormwater Program. The evaluation team
identified only positive attributes that were innovative (beyond minimum requirements). Some
areas were found to be simply adequate (not particularly deficient or innovative) and therefore
were not described in the evaluation.
The most significant program deficiencies and positive attributes identified during the evaluation
are noted in the Executive Summary and are identified with text boxes in the following
subsections.
Many of the findings for the three copermittees were similar. Where a finding applied to all
three copermittees, that fact was noted.
MS4 permit issued by the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board for the Lake Tahoe
Hydrologic Unit does not address the program areas that are outlined in EPA’s stormwater
regulations and are typically found in comparable California Phase I NPDES stormwater MS4
permits such as Sacramento and Long Beach. The permit primarily addresses municipal
maintenance activities, along with some monitoring requirements. The following program areas
are not specifically addressed in the permit:
• Construction
• New Development and Redevelopment
• Public Education
• Illicit Discharges
• Industrial Activity
The following sections describe both innovative elements and implementation issues associated
with the existing permit.
• The permit contains numeric effluent limits, based on limits set in the Basin Plan.
The permit requires copermittees to comply with the water quality standards established
in the Basin Plan and any amendments to it. These standards include effluent limitations
for total nitrogen, total phosphorus, total iron, turbidity, and grease/oil. The effluent
limitations for all stormwater/urban runoff flows generated within the permit area (except
those construction projects subject to a separate permit) must be met by November 30,
2008 (not within the current permit term). In addition, the receiving water limitations for
Lake Tahoe are included in the permit discharge specifications. These limits include both
chemical water quality objectives for all of the surface waters in the North Lahonton
Basin (boron, chloride, sulfate, total iron, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, total dissolved
solids) and narrative objectives for color, taste/odor, floating material, suspended
material, settleable material, oil/grease, biostimulatory substances, sediment, turbidity,
pH, dissolved oxygen, bacteria, temperature, toxicity, pesticides, and chemical
constituents. Very few MS4 permits currently include effluent limitations or receiving
water limitations. Note, however, that these limitations will not be enforced until 2008
and the permittees have not established interim goals, such as an implementation plan or
an assessment of current progress in meeting these limitations.
• The permit does not require the copermittees to obtain adequate legal authority.
As required in 40 CFR 122.26(d)(2)(i), MS4s must demonstrate legal authority to:
The program evaluation team found that the copermittees did not know whether they had
adequate legal authority for these areas.
• The permit does not require a written stormwater management plan (SWMP) or program
to control stormwater discharges to the MS4.
40 CFR 122.26(d)(2)(iv) requires each MS4 to submit a proposed management program,
based on the EPA regulations, that includes “a comprehensive planning process which
involves public participation and where necessary intergovernmental coordination, to
reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable using management
practices, control techniques and system, design and engineering methods, and such other
provisions which are appropriate.” The copermittees have not developed such a plan.
In addition, the permit does not require the development of measurable goals for the
program, which would provide a means to measure its effectiveness and to ensure
continued support. The measurable goals should be linked to programmatic, social, or
environmental indicators such as those listed in the 1996 Center for Watershed Protection
report Environmental Indicators to Assess Stormwater Control Programs and Practices.
The SWMP is a critical component of any stormwater management program, and most
stormwater Phase I permittees have developed such plans. The City of Sacramento, for
example, has developed a Stormwater Quality Improvement Plan (SQIP) to provide
copermittees with a solid vision and foundation for implementing the program. The plan
describes the overall program mission and vision, as well as the major goals and
strategies for implementing the program. The document also includes, for each program
element, a mission statement, potential pollutant sources, and activities to address those
sources. In addition, the plan focuses on specific pollutants of concern and/or target
pollutant reduction strategies. The plan provides a broad vision of the program and a
clear understanding of the water quality goals, and it gives the program a solid foundation
on which to build the programmatic details. The SQIP also includes performance and/or
effectiveness measures for each program element subtask. For example, Sacramento
County tracks the number of warnings, corrective actions, penalties, and stop work orders
issued as a performance measure and uses the number of illegal non-stormwater
discharges reported as an effectiveness measure.
For examples of detailed and well-written stormwater management plans, the plans
developed by the City and County of Sacramento are available online at
http://www.sacstormwater.org/const/manuals/dl-plan.html and http://www.
sactostormwater.org/documents.html.
• The permit does not specifically require the copermittees to develop and implement a
program that includes the following:
The evaluation found that maintenance and installation of E&S controls were
lacking. The evaluation team visited the City’s Park Avenue Redevelopment
Project, a public/private project in which the City is managing the road
construction project and a private developer is managing the building of a new
hotel. A construction stormwater pollution prevention plan was not available on-
site, as required in the State Construction General Permit. Also, E&S controls
were either absent or not maintained properly. The evaluation team found similar
problems at sites in El Dorado County. The copermittees need to ensure
maintenance and installation of E&S controls through better training and more
frequent inspections.
– A program to detect and address illicit discharges and illegal dumping to the MS4
(40 CFR 122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)). The Monitoring and Reporting Program (item C.2)
has a general prohibition regarding the illegal discharge of domestic wastewater
into surfaces waters. However, there is currently no permit requirement to
Even though another agency, such as TRPA, may be responsible for some of these
program areas, the copermittees, individually, are responsible for the quality of the
stormwater discharge from their MS4. In particular, public education, construction, new
development/redevelopment, and illicit discharge programs would help ensure that
stormwater discharges from the copermittees’ storm drain systems do not adversely affect
the water quality of Lake Tahoe. When the copermittees rely on TRPA or another entity
to fulfill program requirements, MOUs outlining specific responsibilities should be
required in the permit and submitted to the Regional Board.
• The permit does not require an assessment of the effectiveness of control measures in
reducing pollutant loadings (40 CFR 122.26(d)(2)(v)).
An assessment of control measure effectiveness would help in determining the estimated
reductions in loadings of pollutants from MS4 discharges expected from implementation
of an SWMP. This assessment is necessary to evaluate annually the effectiveness of the
stormwater management program and practices being used by each copermittee.
• The permit does not require a fiscal analysis of the necessary capital and operation and
maintenance expenditures necessary to accomplish activities under the permit (40 CFR
122.26(d)(2)(vi)).
A fiscal analysis of the necessary capital and operation and maintenance expenditures to
accomplish the activities of the stormwater management program for each year of the
permit is needed. Such an analysis would allow for proper budgeting and funding
allocations in order to manage the most cost-effective stormwater management program
possible.
2.2 City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, and Placer County
• Stormwater protection and treatment controls have been installed at the Placer
County Burton Creek Municipal Maintenance Yard.
Placer County has installed stormwater controls, including two ponds, diversions, and
proprietary treatment controls, at this facility. The County should continue to address
the remaining stormwater issues at this facility, such as providing cover for
equipment.
Deficiencies Noted:
• The copermittees do not have written standards, guidance, or training for staff on
how to comply with the permit requirements.
The copermittees have not developed written standards or guidance that specifically
addresses the 22 BMPs in item I.C of the permit, or other provisions of the permit.
The copermittees comply with the permit requirements largely through the
implementation of existing activities. During the evaluation, the City presented a
four-page document titled “Best Management Practices,” which contains some of
these standards, but the document did not appear to be widely used.
• The copermittees do not have defined criteria for detention basin maintenance.
The copermittees have not developed criteria to determine when stormwater facilities,
including detention basins, need to be maintained. Item I.C of the permit requires
that stormwater facilities “shall at all times be operated as efficiently as possible and
maintained in good working order to ensure compliance with this Order.”
• El Dorado County does not perform catch basin cleaning on a regular basis to
protect water quality and act as a source control program.
The County does not have a scheduled maintenance program for catch basins or drop
inlets. Maintenance is performed only on an as-needed basis when blockages occur
or citizens complain.
• Pollution prevention and stormwater BMPs at the municipal yard are inadequate.
Stormwater management at El Dorado County’s municipal yard needs to be improved
in order to direct runoff into the existing stormwater structure. Additionally, at the
time of the evaluation the on-site detention pond was in need of maintenance and had
the potential to become a source of pollution instead of functioning as a treatment
facility.
(RESIDENTIAL)
Project Name:___________________________________________________________________________
Project Type:____________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: if the answer to question b. on any of the following questions is no provide a written justification for
making the findings required in subsections 6.3.A (2) and (3) of the code. If the answer to question b. is yes
or if no answer is required, this checklist shall serve as justifications for making said findings. Any positive
impacts of the project on the thresholds that have not been addressed in these questions should also be noted.
THRESHOLD: CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) INDICATOR: (CO) 8-hr. avg. Stateline CA station
THRESHOLD: OZONE INDICATOR: Ozone, 1-hr. avg. Lk. Tahoe Blvd station
THRESHOLD: PARTICULATE MATTER INDICATOR: Part. Matter, 24-hr. avg. Lk. Tahoe Blvd station
1
3. a. Refer to question 1, Ozone, above.
THRESHOLD: VMT INDICATOR: changes in number of trips and avg. trip length
2
THRESHOLD: PHYTOPLANKTON PRIMARY PRODUCTIVITY (IN LAKE)
INDICATOR: phyto, primary productivity, ann. Avg., TRG index station
THRESHOLD: TOTAL N, P, Fe, (trib.) CA ONLY INDICATOR: single reading, tributary network
THRESHOLD: DIN; SOL, P, Fe, SS (trib.) NV ONLY INDICATOR: single reading tributary network
THRESHOLD: DIN, SOL, P, Fe, SS, GREASE/OIL DISCHARGED TO SURFACE WATER FROM
RUNOFF INDICATOR: single reading runoff sites
1. a. Does the project route impervious surface runoff directly into Lake Tahoe
or a major tributary? Y N
b. If yes, is the discharge structure consistent with BMP handbook? Y N
2. a. Does the project create large impervious areas (e.g. parking lots)
which may serve as a source of airborne pollutants, grease or oil? Y N
b. If yes, is the project consistent with Subsections 25.2, 25.5 and 25.8? Y N
3
CATEGORY: SOIL CONSERVATION
CATEGORY: VEGETATION
THRESHOLD: PLANT & STRUCTURAL DIVERSITY INDICATOR: plant & structural diversity
THRESHOLD: MEADOW & RIPARIAN VEGETATION INDICATOR: area of meadow & riparian veg.
1. a. Does the project create an increase in the areal extent of the shrub
association? Y N
b. If yes, has the additional area been calculated, and a determination been
made that the total area is less than or equal to 25%? Y N
THRESHOLD: YELLOW PINE ASSOCIATION (not mature) INDICATOR: area of yellow pine assoc.
1. a. Does the project create a change in the areal extent of the immature yellow
pine association? Y N
b. If yes, has the additional area been calculated, and a determination made
that the total area in the Region is between 15 and 25%? Y N
1. a. Does the project create a change in the areal extent of the immature red fir
association? Y N
b. If yes, has the additional are been calculated, and a determination made
that the total area in the Region is between 15 and 25%? Y N
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2. a. Does the project create new forest openings adjacent to other openings? Y N
b. If yes, are the resultant adjacent openings not of the same relative age
class or successional stage? Y N
1. a. Will the project impact the habitats for the deepwater sphagnum bog,
Osgood Swamp, or the Freel Peak Cushing Plant Community? Y N
b. If yes, have modifications been included in the project to protect these
plant communities? Y N
1. a. Will the project impact the habitats of the Carex paucifructus, the Lewis
pyomaea longipetala, the Draba asterophora v., or the Rorippa
subumbellata? Y N
b. If yes, have modifications been included in the project to protect these
plant communities? Y N
CATEGORY: WILDLIFE
CATEGORY: FISHERIES
2. a. Will the project result in siltation, urban runoff, snow disposal, or litter that
may affect water quality in a stream identified as fish habitat? Y N
b. If yes, is the project consistent with Subsections 25.2 and 25.5? Y N
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THRESHOLD: INSTREAM FLOWS INDICATOR: increase flows
2. a. Does the project include new coverage or disturbance that could contribute
to uncontrolled runoff reaching a stream identified as fish habitat? Y N
b. If yes, is the project consistent with Subsections 25.2 and 25.5? Y N
2. a. Does the project increase the potential for siltation, runoff, or erosion
entering Lake Tahoe? Y N
b. If yes, is the project consistent with Subsections 25.2 and 25.5? Y N
CATEGORY: NOISE
1. a. Does the project involve the creation of a new or relocated land use? Y N
b. If yes, is the project consistent with the applicable plan area statement? Y N
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CATEGORY: RECREATION
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Appendix C Construction
C-3 Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Rules of Procedure
Rules of Procedure
INDEX
Article I - General
1.1 Purpose of Rules
1.2 Definitions
1.3 References to Gender and Number
1.4 Officers of the Board
1.5 TRPA Administration
Article XI – Appeals
11.1 Purpose
11.2 Filing of Appeal
11.3 Stay of Permit
11.4 Statement of Appeal
11.5 Appeal of Denials
11.6 Appeal of Approvals
11.7 IPES Appeals
11.8 Appeal Summary and Hearing
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $1,553,389 $781,400 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,354,789
Right of Way $114,061 $48,500 $30,000 $35,000 $0 $0 $0 $227,561
Direct Construction Costs $219,507 $945,000 $1,814,805 $1,300,000 $0 $0 $0 $4,279,312
Construction/Engineering & $21,533 $121,400 $302,500 $205,000 $0 $0 $0 $650,433
Admin
Plant Establishment $0 $0 $30,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $0 $120,000
Environmental Monitoring $54,805 $19,950 $10,000 $15,000 $17,500 $10,000 $0 $127,255
Totals $1,963,295 $1,916,250 $2,207,305 $1,595,000 $47,500 $30,000 $0 $7,759,350
Revenue Detail
Bureau of Reclamation $100,000 $100,000 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $230,000
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Department of Transportation
Proposed Interim Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 06/07 through 10/11
(by Project Category/Task and Funding Source)
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $666,665 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $666,665
Right of Way $237,621 $0 $35,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $272,621
Direct Construction Costs $1,300,000 $945,769 $125,000 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $2,400,769
Construction/Engineering & $248,663 $329,743 $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $603,406
Admin
Plant Establishment $7,500 $9,900 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $0 $0 $39,900
Environmental Monitoring $362,046 $71,100 $65,000 $65,000 $75,000 $0 $0 $638,146
Totals $2,822,495 $1,356,512 $257,500 $102,500 $82,500 $0 $0 $4,621,507
Revenue Detail
Bureau of Reclamation $895,869 $43,604 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $939,473
California Tahoe $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Conservancy
California Tahoe $216,557 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $216,557
Conservancy Planning
California Tahoe $189,475 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $189,475
Conservancy Right of
California Tahoe $1,000,551 $482,932 $17,833 $17,833 $0 $0 $0 $1,519,149
Conservancy Stream
State Water Resources $42,876 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $42,876
Control Board
Tahoe Regional Planning $477,167 $165,432 $63,366 $35,356 $0 $0 $0 $741,321
Agency/Stream
United States Forest $0 $664,544 $176,301 $49,311 $82,500 $0 $0 $972,656
Service
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Department of Transportation
Proposed Interim Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 06/07 through 10/11
(by Project Category/Task and Funding Source)
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $3,141,761 $209,050 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,350,811
Right of Way $205,139 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $205,139
Direct Construction Costs $3,521,000 $3,957,996 $1,454,400 $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,933,396
Construction/Engineering & $2,294,394 $785,509 $281,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,361,503
Admin
Plant Establishment $42,500 $79,731 $124,780 $55,000 $30,000 $0 $0 $332,011
Environmental Monitoring $268,339 $67,830 $62,030 $26,600 $15,000 $0 $0 $439,799
Totals $9,473,133 $5,100,116 $1,922,810 $81,600 $45,000 $0 $0 $16,622,659
Revenue Detail
Bureau of Reclamation $0 $149,050 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $149,050
Regional Surface $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Transportation Program
Regional Surface $29,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $29,600
Transportation Program
Tahoe Regional Planning $35,613 $64,277 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $99,890
Agency/Water Quality
United States Forest $1,163,803 $3,210,825 $1,790,530 $81,600 $45,000 $0 $0 $6,291,758
Service
Unidentified $4,330 $700 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,030
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Department of Transportation
Proposed Interim Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 06/07 through 10/11
(by Project Category/Task and Funding Source)
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $551,717 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $551,717
Right of Way $425,595 $219,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $644,595
Direct Construction Costs $876,734 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $876,734
Construction/Engineering & $316,605 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $316,605
Admin
Plant Establishment $44,008 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $44,008
Environmental Monitoring $2,266 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,266
Totals $2,216,925 $219,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,435,925
Revenue Detail
Caltrans $438,371 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $438,371
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Department of Transportation
Proposed Interim Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 06/07 through 10/11
(by Project Category/Task and Funding Source)
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $1,761,454 $615,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,376,454
Right of Way $136,212 $110,100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $246,312
Direct Construction Costs $125,000 $0 $600,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $725,000
Construction/Engineering & $42,379 $35,700 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $228,079
Admin
Plant Establishment $0 $0 $7,500 $15,000 $16,000 $0 $0 $38,500
Environmental Monitoring $179,709 $75,000 $7,000 $6,500 $8,000 $0 $0 $276,209
Totals $2,244,754 $835,800 $764,500 $21,500 $24,000 $0 $0 $3,890,554
Revenue Detail
Caltrans $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Department of Transportation
Proposed Interim Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 06/07 through 10/11
(by Project Category/Task and Funding Source)
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $33,122 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $598,472 $631,594
Right of Way $540 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $100,540
Direct Construction Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,802,462 $1,802,462
Construction/Engineering & $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $285,000 $285,000
Admin
Plant Establishment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $110,000 $110,000
Environmental Monitoring $609 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $160,000 $160,609
Totals $34,271 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,055,934 $3,090,205
Revenue Detail
California Tahoe $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,296,231 $1,296,231
Conservancy
California Tahoe $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $425,000 $425,000
Conservancy Planning
Tahoe Regional Planning $25,279 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $38,472 $63,751
Agency/Water Quality
United States Forest $8,992 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,296,231 $1,305,223
Service
Lake Tahoe Boulevard Lane Reduction, Bike Trail and Erosion Control Project (Project # 95175)
Lake Tahoe Boulevard from the city of South Lake Tahoe limits to Boulder Mountain Drive
This project contains three Environmental Improvement Program components. The first component will treat eroding cut and fill slopes in county right-
of-way. Retain and treat 20YR - 1HR storm. Revegetation of disturbed areas. The second component will create a Class I bike path along Lake Tahoe
Boulevard. The third and final component will restore the function of the SEZ by reducing the four-lane road to two (2) lanes. There is a potential for
this project to be constructed in 3 phases. Some of the revenue shown has not yet been secured.
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $632,899 $394,490 $0 $402,000 $0 $0 $306,067 $1,735,456
Right of Way $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000
Direct Construction Costs $0 $0 $0 $405,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $7,279,732 $10,184,732
Construction/Engineering & $0 $0 $0 $104,280 $150,000 $225,000 $1,046,714 $1,525,994
Admin
Plant Establishment $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,000 $15,000 $161,000 $191,000
Environmental Monitoring $32,500 $8,000 $42,500 $41,000 $25,000 $17,500 $56,000 $222,500
Totals $670,399 $402,490 $42,500 $952,280 $1,190,000 $1,757,500 $8,849,513 $13,864,682
Revenue Detail
California Tahoe $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $10,000 $4,676,513 $4,696,513
Conservancy
California Tahoe $510,399 $344,750 $7,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $862,649
Conservancy Planning
California Tahoe $0 $0 $0 $726,280 $1,180,000 $1,747,500 $3,994,000 $7,647,780
Conservancy Stream
Tahoe Regional Planning $60,000 $12,296 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,000 $112,296
Agency/Air Quality
Tahoe Regional Planning $60,000 $18,444 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $278,444
Agency/Stream
Tahoe Regional Planning $40,000 $27,000 $25,000 $26,000 $0 $0 $149,000 $267,000
Agency/Water Quality
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Department of Transportation
Proposed Interim Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 06/07 through 10/11
(by Project Category/Task and Funding Source)
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $1,091,599 $826,500 $600,000 $530,000 $450,000 $0 $0 $3,498,099
Right of Way $23,939 $50,500 $30,000 $100,000 $50,000 $25,000 $0 $279,439
Direct Construction Costs $0 $0 $0 $1,750,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,250,000
Construction/Engineering & $0 $0 $0 $300,000 $525,000 $700,000 $150,000 $1,675,000
Admin
Plant Establishment $0 $0 $0 $0 $65,000 $75,000 $85,000 $225,000
Environmental Monitoring $50,417 $46,000 $20,000 $30,000 $50,000 $50,000 $75,000 $321,417
Totals $1,165,955 $923,000 $650,000 $2,710,000 $4,640,000 $4,350,000 $1,810,000 $16,248,955
Revenue Detail
Bureau of Reclamation $0 $0 $0 $681,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $0 $3,181,000
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Department of Transportation
Proposed Interim Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 06/07 through 10/11
(by Project Category/Task and Funding Source)
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $95 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $95
Right of Way $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Direct Construction Costs $3,161 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,161
Construction/Engineering & $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Admin
Plant Establishment $8,830 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,830
Environmental Monitoring $205,645 $14,250 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $219,895
Totals $217,731 $14,250 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $231,981
Revenue Detail
California Tahoe $197,932 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $197,932
Conservancy
California Tahoe $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Conservancy Right of
Erosion Control $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Discretionary
State Proposition 116 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Department of Transportation
Proposed Interim Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 06/07 through 10/11
(by Project Category/Task and Funding Source)
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $391,000 $287,700 $227,250 $205,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,110,950
Right of Way $0 $0 $0 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $40,000
Direct Construction Costs $0 $0 $0 $234,000 $1,196,295 $0 $0 $1,430,295
Construction/Engineering & $0 $0 $0 $37,000 $200,000 $0 $0 $237,000
Admin
Plant Establishment $0 $0 $0 $0 $30,000 $30,000 $40,000 $100,000
Environmental Monitoring $10,000 $10,000 $7,500 $7,500 $3,000 $3,000 $7,000 $48,000
Totals $401,000 $297,700 $234,750 $523,500 $1,429,295 $33,000 $47,000 $2,966,245
Revenue Detail
California Tahoe $0 $0 $227,250 $523,500 $1,171,778 $33,000 $47,000 $2,002,528
Conservancy
California Tahoe $341,000 $244,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $585,000
Conservancy Planning
Tahoe Regional Planning $60,000 $32,220 $7,500 $0 $257,517 $0 $0 $357,237
Agency/Air Quality
Tahoe Regional Planning $0 $21,480 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $21,480
Agency/Water Quality
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $441,915 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $441,915
Right of Way $330,432 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $330,432
Direct Construction Costs $717,851 $182,850 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $900,701
Construction/Engineering & $220,521 $87,650 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $308,171
Admin
Plant Establishment $38,992 $22,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $61,592
Environmental Monitoring $6,738 $8,300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,038
Totals $1,756,449 $301,400 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,057,849
Revenue Detail
Caltrans $60,000 $59,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $119,500
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Department of Transportation
Proposed Interim Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 06/07 through 10/11
(by Project Category/Task and Funding Source)
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $64,590 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,269,032 $2,333,622
Right of Way $1,536 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $210,000 $211,536
Direct Construction Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,577,109 $6,577,109
Construction/Engineering & $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $986,550 $986,550
Admin
Plant Establishment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $217,700 $217,700
Environmental Monitoring $4,523 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $725,000 $729,523
Totals $70,649 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,985,391 $11,056,040
Revenue Detail
California Tahoe $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,358,258 $5,358,258
Conservancy
California Tahoe $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $946,810 $946,810
Conservancy Planning
California Tahoe $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $175,000 $175,000
Conservancy Right of
Tahoe Regional Planning $30,721 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $554,778 $585,499
Agency/Water Quality
United States Forest $39,928 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,950,545 $3,990,473
Service
Woodland, Tamarack, and Lonely Gulch - Erosion Control Project (Project # 95145)
West shore of Lake Tahoe-Woodland Drive; area of Tamarack Basin near Four Ring Road, south of Rubicon Bay; Lonely Gulch Creek east of Victoria Circle
Treat eroding cut and fill slopes in county right-of-way. Retain and treat 20YR-1HR storm and safely convey overflows to Lake Tahoe (Tamarack
Basin). Revegetation of disturbed areas. Restore Lonely Gulch Creek at County facilities. Perform right-of-way acquisitions. Construction of the
Woodland and Lonely Gulch portions is complete. The Tamarack Basin was constructed in 2004. Coordination with Caltrans is ongoing to resolve flow
by-pass issues on State Highway 89 above the Tamarack Basin.
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $484,042 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,000 $490,042
Right of Way $85,371 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $85,371
Direct Construction Costs $473,132 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $21,000 $494,132
Construction/Engineering & $135,243 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,000 $141,243
Admin
Plant Establishment $12,114 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $12,114
Environmental Monitoring $57,354 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $57,354
Totals $1,247,256 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $33,000 $1,280,256
Revenue Detail
California Tahoe $1,151,819 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,151,819
Conservancy
California Tahoe $68,473 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $68,473
Conservancy Right of
Tahoe Regional Planning $21,187 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $33,000 $54,187
Agency/Water Quality
United States Forest $5,777 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,777
Service
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Department of Transportation
Proposed Interim Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 06/07 through 10/11
(by Project Category/Task and Funding Source)
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Planning/Environmental $209 $252,686 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $252,895
Aggregate $0 $0 $0 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $150,000
Totals $209 $252,686 $0 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $402,895
Revenue Detail
Road Fund/Discretionary $209 $252,686 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $252,895
Total Operational
& Safety $209 $252,686 $0 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $402,895
Improvement
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Department of Transportation
Proposed Interim Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 06/07 through 10/11
(by Project Category/Task and Funding Source)
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Design Engineering & Admin $585,410 $258,300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $843,710
Right of Way $31,656 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $31,656
Direct Construction Costs $400,000 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,900,000
Construction/Engineering & $45,000 $309,700 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $354,700
Admin
Plant Establishment $0 $35,000 $35,000 $37,500 $0 $0 $0 $107,500
Environmental Monitoring $18,975 $54,000 $10,000 $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $97,975
Totals $1,081,041 $2,157,000 $45,000 $52,500 $0 $0 $0 $3,335,541
Revenue Detail
California Tahoe $207,764 $1,213,100 $45,000 $52,500 $0 $0 $0 $1,518,364
Conservancy
California Tahoe $196,781 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $196,781
Conservancy Planning
Tahoe Regional Planning $676,496 $936,400 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,612,896
Agency/Air Quality
Unidentified $0 $7,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,500
Total Pedestrian
Way and Bike Path $1,081,041 $2,157,000 $45,000 $52,500 $0 $0 $0 $3,335,541
Cost Estimate by Task Prior 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 Future Total
Planning/Environmental ($209) ($252,686) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 ($252,895)
Totals ($209) ($252,686) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 ($252,895)
Revenue Detail
Road Fund/Discretionary ($209) ($252,686) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 ($252,895)
Unidentified $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Transfers
($209) ($252,686) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 ($252,895)
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Department of Transportation
Proposed Interim Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 06/07 through 10/11
(by Project Category/Task and Funding Source)
California Tahoe Conservancy $12,240,146 $4,847,564 $3,248,335 $2,746,278 $2,703,278 $1,448,000 $12,233,002 $39,466,603
Improvement Grant
California Tahoe Conservancy $3,915,652 $1,304,000 $107,500 $250,000 $0 $0 $1,371,810 $6,948,962
Planning Grant
California Tahoe Conservancy $1,055,373 $0 $0 $100,000 $50,000 $25,000 $175,000 $1,405,373
Right of Way Grant
California Tahoe Conservancy $1,138,920 $662,942 $17,833 $744,113 $1,180,000 $1,747,500 $3,994,000 $9,485,308
Stream Environmental Zone
Caltrans $498,371 $59,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $557,871
Regional Surface $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Transportation Program
Regional Surface $96,099 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $96,099
Transportation Program
Road Fund/Discretionary $0 $52,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $52,500
Tahoe Regional Planning $797,811 $980,916 $17,500 $38,270 $257,517 $0 $30,000 $2,122,014
Agency/Air Quality
Tahoe Regional Planning $537,167 $408,826 $63,366 $235,356 $0 $0 $0 $1,244,715
Agency/Stream Environmental
Tahoe Regional Planning $1,907,172 $534,047 $123,000 $519,952 $140,000 $150,000 $875,250 $4,249,421
Agency/Water Quality
Unidentified $4,330 $8,200 $0 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $162,530
United States Forest Service $2,091,074 $4,372,369 $2,516,831 $723,911 $1,627,500 $1,800,000 $6,101,776 $19,233,461
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Appendix D Retrofit
D-3 Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Code of Ordinances
Chapter 25: Best Management Practice Requirements
Chapter 25
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
Chapter Contents
25.0 Purpose
25.1 Applicability
25.2 Project Compliance Program
25.3 BMP Retrofit Program
25.4 Priority For Installation Of Retrofitting Measures
25.5 Standard BMP Requirements
25.6 Additional Requirements
25.7 Special Circumstances
25.8 Maintenance Of BMPs
25.0 Purpose: This chapter sets forth the requirements for installation of Best
Management Practices (BMPs) for the protection or restoration of water quality
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and attainment of minimum discharge standards.
25.2 Project Compliance Program: TRPA shall enforce the following project
compliance programs:
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Amended 12/18/02
25.3 BMP Retrofit Program: Persons owning property not subject to a retrofit
requirement prior to January 1, 1993, under Section 25.2, or a discharge permit
under Subsection 25.3.C, shall install and maintain BMPs on their property with
existing uses in accordance with the following provisions:
25.3.A Priority System: Properties with existing uses shall install BMPs in
accordance with Table E-1, Appendix E, Chapter 37, and the following
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watershed priority system:
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Amended 12/18/02
25.3.C Discharge Permits: Not later than December 31, 1992, TRPA shall
notify property owners with existing uses in the following categories of
the requirements of this subsection. Not later than March 31, 1993, the
persons so notified shall inform TRPA that: (1) they have an existing
valid state or federal stormwater discharge permit, (2) they will apply for
a state or federal stormwater discharge permit, or (3) they will submit to
TRPA a remedial action plan pursuant to Chapter 9 of the Code of
Ordinances. Not later than June 30, 1994, all persons so notified shall
have either a valid state or federal stormwater discharge permit or an
approved remedial action plan pursuant to Chapter 9. Such permits and
action plans shall be consistent with the provisions of the Water Quality
Management Plan for the Tahoe Region.
25.4 Priority for Installation of Retrofitting Measures: Schedules for BMP compliance
shall include the measures proposed for each year and the estimated cost for
those measures. The estimated cost shall be based on unit costs established by
TRPA. Unless otherwise approved by TRPA, a schedule that phases BMP
compliance shall implement the BMP measures in the following order:
(a) Pave legally established roads, driveways and parking areas;
(b) Install drainage conveyances;
(c) Walkways and cut and fill slopes;
(d) Vegetate denuded areas; and
(e) Treat surface runoff from land coverage.
25.5.A Runoff Water: Runoff water from impervious surfaces shall meet the
discharge standards of Chapter 81 and shall be controlled as follows:
§
Amended 7/24/02
25.5.B Cut And Fill Slopes: Cuts and fills with slopes greater than 2:1 shall be
stabilized with methods consistent with the BMPs.
25.5.C Denuded Areas: All denuded areas, including slopes less than 2:1, shall
be vegetated with approved species listed in the Handbook.
25.5.E Roads, Driveways, And Parking Areas: All roads, driveways and
parking areas proposed for year-round use shall be paved in
accordance with Chapter 24.
25.5.F Protection Of BMPs: After installation, all BMPs shall be provided with
adequate protection to prevent damage from vehicles.
§
Amended 12/18/02
§§
Amended 12/15/00
APPENDICES
A. MASTER LIST OF COMPLIANCE MEASURES
B. 2001 THRESHOLD EVALUATION RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
C. CUMULATIVE ACCOUNTING
D. CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
INTRODUCTION
The Tahoe Regional Planning Compact charges the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
(TRPA) with attaining and maintaining environmental threshold carrying capacities
(“thresholds”) to protect the unique values of the Lake Tahoe Basin. The nine thresholds
adopted by TRPA in 1982 are for air quality, water quality, soil conservation, vegetation,
fisheries, wildlife, scenic resources, noise, and recreation.
According to the Regional Plan’s Goals and Policies, beginning in 1991 and every five
years thereafter, TRPA conducts a comprehensive evaluation of whether each threshold
is being achieved and/or maintained, specific recommendations to address problem
areas, and directs general planning efforts for the next five-year period. TRPA assesses
progress of the nine thresholds towards attainment by examining 36 specific threshold
indicators.
The 2001 Threshold Evaluation presents the Agency’s threshold attainment findings,
makes analytical and corrective recomme ndations, sets the Agency’s direction for the
final years of the 1987 Regional Plan, and lays the groundwork for adoption of the next
20-year plan in 2007.
Assessment of threshold attainment occurs within the context of TRPA’s overall planning
strategy. At adoption of the thresholds, some were already in attainment or anticipated to
reach attainment within a short time period; other thresholds were not anticipated to
reach attainment for decades. For example, public and private entities have made
substantial investment in water quality improvement projects over the last 15 years
knowing that the benefits to lake clarity of those activities will not likely been seen for
decades. As a result, some thresholds will not be in attainment at the end of the current
20-year Regional Plan nor is there a corrective strategy that could achieve attainment by
2007.
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
TRPA reports threshold performance in three ways. First, the straight overall picture of
threshold attainment is reported. Of the 36 indicators, seven (19 percent) of them are in
attainment. Approximately 25 (70 percent) of indicators are not in attainment. However,
approximately seven of those indicators are close to attainment. As for the remaining
four (11 percent) of indicators, TRPA cannot determine attainment status. While a simple
percentage determination is not particularly helpful in assessing where and how to direct
future effort, the overall percentages of indicators in attainment have not changed
substantially compared with the 1991 and 1996 Threshold Evaluations.
Second, TRPA examines the performance trend (positive, negative or neutral) of each
threshold indicator. In general, indicator trends are positive or stable. Specifically, 19
indicators show a positive trend, seven indicators are moving further away from
attainment, and 10 indicators show no trend. Interestingly, of the 25 indicators not in
Third, TRPA examines the thresholds with scientific evidence and technical information
to determine if they are in need of amendment. It has been determined that 21 of the
indicators need re-evaluations and/or updates. There is also a need to modify all the
indicators to be consistent with the proposed adaptive management strategy and Tahoe
Integrated Information Management System.
Findings and recommendations for each threshold and the economy are briefly
summarized below. The threshold attainment status results are also summarized in
Table 1.
2. Water Quality:
• Littoral turbidity attains threshold standards as in past evaluations; however, no
trend can be established and there are concerns that the standard is set too
high to be a useful indicator of Lake Tahoe’s water quality.
• The rate of decline in winter average Secchi depth (Lake clarity loss) appears
to have slowed since 1988. While both the winter and annual average Secchi
depths continue to decline, the slowing in the rate of decline for the winter
average may indicate that degradation is slowing down.
• At the same time Phytoplankton Primary Productivity continues to increase,
although there is a slight leveling trend in the last few years.
• Recommendations for the deep-water thresholds are to target projects/BMPs
for removal of phosphorus and fine sediment; and intensify sweeping and
maintenance of right-of-ways to remove fine sediment.
• Water quality capital improvement project (CIP) expenditures have met the
1996 interim targets in seven of eight cases. Interim targets for BMP retrofit
implementation and revegetation set in the 1996 Evaluation have not been met
and there are recommendations for an improved program.
• Tributary water quality is not in attainment of standards; however, there are
significantly positive trends.
• Stormwater runoff to both surface waters and groundwater met discharge
standards for Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and suspended sediment concentration
(surface) in the majority of samples, but is still considered in non-attainment
3. Soil Conservation:
• Impervious Coverage is in non-attainment, although it may be better described
as being in partial attainment. All new projects since 1987 are in attainment
with the Bailey coefficients for impervious coverage. The reason for the non-
attainment status of this threshold is due to the pre-1972 excess coverage that
has not yet been mitigated through excess coverage mitigation programs.
• The threshold standard for Naturally Functioning Stream Environment Zones
(SEZs) is in non-attainment. However, a trend of restoration in disturbed SEZ’s
is increasing and progress is being made in restoration efforts through
implementation of the EIP.
4. Vegetation:
• The vegetation conditions and patterns in the Lake Tahoe Region of today are
a reflection of past and current human activities.
• The Common Vegetation threshold is not in attainment because the current
second growth forest does not contain the desired mixture of forest age types.
• Uncommon Plant Communities are in attainment, and the Sensitive Plants
threshold is not in attainment because there is a lack of Tahoe yellow cress
populations.
5. Wildlife:
• Overall threshold indicators of wildlife status are not in compliance with the
threshold standards. Recreational activities are suspected to contribute to the
degradation of habitats for Northern Goshawk, waterfowl, deer, and wintering
Bald Eagles.
• The threshold standards adopted for Golden Eagle and Peregrine Falcon will
not likely be realized due to sub-optimal habitat conditions found in the Lake
Tahoe basin (i.e., unlikely to nest 4,000 ft above sea level).
• Although considerable momentum was made towards the restoration of
riparian habitats, restoration has not kept pace with identified interim targets
and the adopted threshold standard.
• Recommendations identified in this evaluation call for reducing impacts
associated with recreational activities, a comprehensive review of threshold
standards and indicators within the context of new information, and an
acceleration of EIP project implementation.
6. Fisheries:
• Of the four threshold standards for fisheries, the region is in compliance with
two threshold standards, in-stream flow and Lahontan cutthroat trout.
• The quantity of Lake Tahoe’s fish habitat has not significantly changed since
the 1996 threshold evaluation and, therefore, is not in attainment with the
threshold standard. However, research suggests that the extent of physical
disturbance is considerably less than that reported in the 1996 Threshold
7. Scenic Resources:
• Overall, the four threshold standards for scenic resources are in non-
attainment. The trends continue to be negative with the exception of the scenic
roadway corridors within the urban core. Major redevelopment projects and
improvements to the built environment through private investment have
improved scenic quality in those areas.
• However, the opposite is occurring in the shorezone. Dramatic increase in the
scale and mass of residential structures often block lake views from the
roadway and are rarely adequately screened or sited to reduce visual
dominance as seen from the lake.
• In addition the increase in new piers and the addition of boat lifts is creating
visual clutter along the shoreline. All this has reduced the scenic quality in the
shorezone and has resulted in four additional shorezone units dropping from
threshold attainment.
• The same trends listed above for the shorezone areas are also having a
negative affect on the mapped scenic resources. There are a series of
recommendations calling for increased regulation.
8. Noise:
• Airport noise has not significantly changed, with most exceedances being due
to military aircraft for which the airport has no enforcement authority.
• Single and community noise events levels (CNEL) exceeded the applicable
standards; however, monitoring was extremely limited and therefore, strong
conclusions cannot be made.
• TPRA recommends developing procedures for airport noise and other single
events to determine when noise events should be considered or excluded in
evaluating noise thresholds.
• TRPA also recommends a stringent noise monitoring program followed by a re-
evaluation of the current noise thresholds.
9. Recreation:
• Based on surveys, recreational expectations of visitors and residents are
generally being met but the recreation experience threshold indicator is not in
attainment for implementing access improvements and recreation plans.
• Few projects requiring ‘Persons At One Time’ (PAOT) allocations are being
constructed; however, TRPA is reserving the capacity with the PAOT allocation
system. Therefore, the recreation capacity threshold indicator is in attainment.
• Although trends land acquisition for outdoor recreation are positive, there has
been a lack of capital investment, operation and maintenance funds for
achieving the threshold goals.
• Plan for the future. A major conclusion of this evaluation is that many
elements of the 20 year old thresholds require extensive study for either
recalibration or significant amendment. As a consequence of the expiration of
TRPA’s Regional Plan in 2007, TRPA will complete a thorough study and
update of all thresholds by 2004. If significant changes to thresholds are to
occur – and we recognize in this evaluation that some changes are
appropriate and needed – that will happen in the 2004 Threshold Update.
TRPA will then use the Threshold Update as the platform to construct the
new 2007-2027 Regional Plan.
A. Residential Allocations
In December 2001, it is recommended that TRPA adopt a one-year extension
consistent with the performance review recommendations, which are 300
allocations minus one for Douglas County. (Completed December 2001)
In February 2002, it is recommended that TRPA adopt allocations for 2003, 2004,
2005, and 2006, using a base allocation of 150 units that can go up (to a
maximum of 294) or down (to a minimum of 78) contingent on baseline
performance, EIP progress and progress on key Evaluation recommendations.
B. Commercial Allocations
In February 2002, it is recommended that TRPA adopt allocations for 2003
through 2006 in amounts up to 100,000 sq. ft. for the special projects program
and up to 50,000 sq. ft. for Community Plan reloads. This would be contingent on
EIP progress and key Evaluation recommendations.
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Provide inspectors with immediate access to facility history information
Easily log inspections and violations View the FIS working on a pen tablet PC.
Automatically create a record of your day's activities
View a complete history of all complaints, services, and activities performed at the facility you are inspecting
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Store digital photographs as multimedia comments linked to a specific record
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direct connection to the Sybase SQL Anywhere database on the network server, you can just grab your portable
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D = 3.00
+2 +1 +5
h
H +4
(1) (2)
Depth To Depth to
Bottom Connector
Invert
H, ft h, ft Notes Measure h from lath across opening to sediment
5.70 4.77
To be filled in by Inspector
Comments:
EROSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION DOUBLE DROP INLET
DATE PROJECT 95125
INSPECTED BY GISCODE 0001
STREET NAME BLACK BART AVE
STREET # 1351 DDI# 1 COUNTY ID 1351-DDI001
LOCATION Black Bart (west side) 250' south of Martin Ave
D1 = 2.00 D2 = 2.00
W1 = 3.00 W2 = 3.00
+3 +3
H2 +2 +1 +5 +2 +1 +5
H1
+4 +4
Maximum
Sediment
Level
(1) (2)
Depth To Depth to
Bottom Connector Measured Depth to Sediment, ft
Invert h1 h2 h3 h4 h5
H, ft h, ft 1
7.27 2.10
2
7.38 2.78
Comments:
EROSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION DOUBLE SAND TRAP
D1 = 3.00 D2 = 3.00
+4 +4
L3 = 0.00
(1) (2)
Depth To Depth to
Bottom Connector
Invert Measured Depth to Sediment, ft
H, ft h, ft h1 h2 h3 h4 h5
11.00 7.40 1
11.00 8.23 2
Comments:
EROSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION SINGLE DROP INLET
DATE PROJECT 95102
INSPECTED BY GISCODE 0001
STREET NAME VALLEY VIEW DR
STREET # 2031A DI# 1 COUNTY ID 2031A-SDI001
LOCATION Valley View Dr. (north side) @ Hwy 89
D = 2.00
W = 3.00
Depth (h) Measuring Points
D W +3
+2 +1 +5
H
+4
(1) (2)
Depth To Depth to
Bottom Connector
Invert
H, ft h, ft
Notes Measure h from lath across opening to sediment
5.70 5.70 To be filled in by Inspector
Comments:
Appendix G Municipal Operations
G-2 Maintenance Division Logs of Operation
El Dorado County Maintenance Operational Log
Sander Log
Quantity
Date Time Operator Street (tons)
El Dorado County Maintenance Operational Log
Sweeper Log
Quantity Quantity
Date Operator Street (yards) (tons)
VACTOR TRUCK INVENTORY SHEET
*Circle "OTHER" for: Basins, Rock Lined Channels, Vegetated Channels, Vaults, etc. Remember to note the type of structure you measured in the "COMMENTS" box.
El Dorado County Maintenance Log
Brine Log
Lane Application
Date/Time Operator Street Miles Rate-Gal/Mile Amount Gallons
Appendix G Municipal Operations
G-3 El Dorado County Department of Transportation
Snowplow Zone Map
Appendix H Public Outreach and Education
H-1 Existing General Public and Residential Outreach Materials
Recycling List for
Automotive Fluids, Filters, and Tires
¾ (C) = Certified Oil Center -- Certified Centers accept lubricating oil at no charge and will offer a
recycling incentive payment.
¾ See the end of the list for a key of the “items accepted” codes
CAMERON PARK:
Big O Tires Mon – Fri: 8 am-6 pm T
3321 Durrock Road Sat: 8 am-4:30 pm ($ charge, space
Cameron Park, CA 95628 limitation, passenger
(530) 676-2446 only)
CAMINO:
(C) El Dorado County Fire District Mon – Fri: 9 am-5 pm O
4040 Carson Road
Camino, CA 95709
(530) 644-9630
DIAMOND SPRINGS:
(C) El Dorado Disposal / Materials Fri & Sat: 9 am-4 pm (HHW) A, B, BF, F, O, T
Recovery Facility Mon - Sun: 10 am-4 pm
4100 Throwita Way (Batteries and Tires)
Diamond Springs, CA
(530) 626-4141 or (530) 642-0731
EL DORADO HILLS:
(C) El Dorado Hills Fire Station 1st and 3rd Sat: 9 am-12 pm A, B, F, O
3670 Bass Lake Road
El Dorado Hills, CA
(530) 677-7661
(C) Jiffy Lube #2953 Mon-Sat: 8 am-6 pm O
4616 Post Street Sundays: 9 am-5 pm
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-0845
FALLEN LEAF:
(C) Fallen Leaf Landing Store & Marina Memorial Day through 1st O, P
400 Fallen Leaf Road week of September: 7 days a
Fallen Leaf, CA 96151 week: 8 am-7 pm
(530) 544-0787
GEORGETOWN:
(C) 193 Auto Parts Mon – Fri: 9 am-3 pm O
6490 Highway 193 S
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-4856
LOTUS:
(C) Ceccardi Feed Store Mon – Fri: 9 am-5 pm O
7170 Highway 49 Sat: 9 am-4 pm
Lotus, CA 95651
(530) 626-4928
MOSQUITO
Mosquito Fire District 7 days a week O
8801 Rock Creek Road 8 am- 5 pm
Mosquito, CA
(530) 626-9017
PLACERVILLE:
(C) Kragen Auto Parts #280 Mon – Sat: 8 am-8 pm O
3970-F Missouri Flat Road Sun: 8 am-7 pm
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-9191
POLLOCK PINES:
(C) Crystal View Station Mon – Sat: 9 am-4 pm F, O
6529 Pony Express Trail
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-6041
SOMERSET:
(C) Pioneer Fire District 7 days a week: 9 am-5 pm O
7061 Mt. Aukum Road
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-4444
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Camp Richardson/Anchorage Marina Call first P
1900 Jameson Beach Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 542-6550
KEY
for “Items Accepted”
Item: Note:
A = Antifreeze
B = Batteries
BF = Brake Fluid
F = Oil Filters
O = Used Oil 5 gallons per trip
P = Oil Pads
T = Tires $ (charge)
Appendix H Public Outreach and Education
H-2 Existing Commercial Business and Construction
Outreach Materials
Vegetation Establishment
Guidelines for the Sierra
Nevada Foothills and
Mountains
High Sierra
Resource
Conservation and
Development
Council
2005
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VEGETATION ESTABLISHMENT GUIDELINES
FOR THE SIERRA NEVADA FOOTHILLS AND MOUNTAINS
Introduction
These vegetative guidelines were prepared to address soil stabilization and accelerated erosion
for construction activities in the Sierra foothills. Establishing vegetation is a very effective
means of stabilizing soil and reducing accelerated erosion. Vegetative measures can be
characterized as temporary or permanent. Temporary measures are designed to provide short-
term protection until permanent measures can be installed. Permanent measures are installed
once construction is completed. It is important to remember that vegetative measures need to be
combined with runoff and sediment control measures in order to be effective.
Runoff and sediment control measures can be found in this handbook or in the California
Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Handbooks (available at www.casqa.org).
Designers will need to consult with their local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Office for soils information and local departments of public works and/or transportation for
specific hydrologic and hydraulic analysis procedures.
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 3
MAJOR LAND RESOURCE AREAS ........................................................................................... 4
MLRA 17 .................................................................................................................................... 6
MLRA 18 .................................................................................................................................... 8
MLRA 21 .................................................................................................................................. 10
MLRA 22A............................................................................................................................... 12
MLRA 26 .................................................................................................................................. 15
SEEDING OF GRASSES AND/OR LEGUMES ......................................................................... 17
PLANNING CRITERIA............................................................................................................... 17
Planning Criteria #1: Site Determination ................................................................................. 17
Planning Criteria #2: Selection of Seed Mixtures and Rates .................................................... 18
Planning Criteria #3: Seedbed Preparation............................................................................... 18
Planning Criteria #4: Determine Rate and Type of Fertilizer ................................................... 22
Planning Criteria #5: Determine the seeding/fertilizer application method ............................. 22
Planning Criteria #6: Selecting the appropriate mulch............................................................. 24
Planning Criteria #7: Operation and Maintenance.................................................................... 26
EXHIBIT I: GRASS AND LEGUME PLANT CHARACTERISTICS – ANNUALS ............... 27
EXHIBIT II: PERENNIAL GRASSES AND LEGUMES .......................................................... 28
EXHIBIT III: SITE CONDITIONS AND ESTIMATED EFFECTIVENESS OF MULCHES
FOR PRE-EMERGENT EROSION CONTROL ......................................................................... 29
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................. 31
GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................................. 32
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE OFFICES ........................................... 36
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VEGETATION ESTABLISHMENT GUIDELINES
FOR THE SIERRA NEVADA FOOTHILLS AND MOUNTAINS
This document addresses vegetative erosion control practices. Vegetation by itself cannot control
“concentrated flow” erosion. However, vegetation is the most cost effective means of controlling
sheet and rill erosion on disturbed sites. Revegetation can take many forms, from establishing a
natural ground cover to landscaping using ornamental plants. In all cases, the plantings must be
compatible with soil conditions, climatic factors, and topography. The emphasis of these
vegetation guidelines is to utilize grasses and legumes that are proven to be successful for short
and/or long-term erosion control. Contact local nurseries and landscape architects for
information on types of ornamentals to plant in disturbed areas. If native grasses/legumes are
desired for erosion control, contact the California Native Grasslands Association
(http://www.cnga.org/index.php), the California Native Plant Society (http://www.cnps.org/),
or other groups specializing in their use.
Shrubs and trees can be planted from seed but are difficult to establish in a natural environment.
The availability of shrub and tree seed can also vary widely from year to year. Planting of bare-
root stock or potted plantings requires supplemental irrigation in the first year and a high degree
of maintenance. They are also subject to damage by deer, rabbits, rodents, insects and disease.
Incorporating native vegetation and landscaping with introduced shrubs and trees will provide
additional protection from erosion. Once established, shrubs and trees can provide a deep-
rooting system and canopy that provide additional permanent protection to the area(s) seeded
with grasses. However, shrubs and trees usually take longer to establish and are slow growing.
The climate, topography, soils and vegetation are very diverse in the Sierra Nevada Foothill and
Mountain counties. Plant needs vary from one species or variety to another in relation to soils
and climatic conditions. Planting dates are critical and are related to soil type/conditions,
exposure, temperature and precipitation patterns/amounts.
For these reasons, the Foothill and Mountain areas are divided into four areas called “Major
Land Resources Areas” (MLRA.). This system has been refined since its initial use in California
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service (now the Natural Resources
Conservation Service or NRCS). It is important to know in which MLRA your project is located
in the selection of seeding mixtures, seeding rates, dates of seeding, and fertilizer rates. The
following narrative descriptions will be helpful in determining the area you are concerned with.
These have been tailored to meet the conditions in the Sierra counties.
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Therefore, these vegetative establishment guidelines will include a statement of “limiting
factors” for each MLRA. The limiting factors serve as a guide to the planning considerations
that will improve the likelihood of success.
The local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service offices have detailed maps showing
these various MLRAs.
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MLRA 17
This MLRA makes up about 18,650 square miles (48,330 square kilometers). Over four-fifths of
the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley area is in farms and ranches. The cropland in this MLRA
represents about one-third of the cropland in California, and the irrigated cropland over four-
fifths of the irrigated land in the state. Crops grown include cotton, fruits, nuts, grapes, hay,
grain, pasture, rice, alfalfa, citrus, and tomatoes. Soils are mostly Alfisols, Aridisols, Entisols,
Mollisols and Vertisols with a thermic soil temperature regime, an aridic or xeric soil moisture
regime, and mixed or smectitic mineralogy. Almost equal amounts of ground and surface water
provides the water utilized within the area.
From north to south, some of the major towns and cities in this area include Redding, Red Bluff,
Chico, Yuba City, Marysville, Woodland, Davis, Vacaville, Fairfield, Sacramento, Stockton,
Modesto, Merced, Madera, Firebaugh, Fresno, Hanford, Visalia, and Bakersfield. Interstate
Highway 5 traverses the entire length of this area as does California State Highway 99.
Interstate Highway 80 crosses the midpoint of this area in Sacramento. Beale and Travis Air
Force Bases are all in this area. The Sacramento Army Depot, Lemoore Naval Air Station, and
Naval Petroleum Reserves #1 and #2 are also in this MLRA. There are numerous National
Wildlife Refuges throughout this area. The Central Valley is part of the Pacific migratory
waterfowl flyway.
Physiography
All of this area is in the Pacific Border province of the Pacific Mountain System physiographic
division. Almost all this MLRA is in the California Trough section. Small areas along the
western border are in the California Coast Ranges section. This area includes the valley basins
adjacent to the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, fans and flood plains of tributary streams,
and terraces and foothills around the edge of the valley. Elevation ranges from sea level to 660
feet (200 meters) in the foothills surrounding the Central Valley. The valley floor is almost flat
and relief is small even along the borders of this area.
The extent of the major Hydrologic Unit Areas (identified by four-digit numbers) that make up
this MLRA is as follows: Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes (1803), 42 percent; Sacramento (1802), 31
percent; and San Joaquin (1804), 27 percent. The two largest rivers in California, the
Sacramento and San Joaquin, are in this MLRA. The major water supply reservoirs on the
Sacramento River and its tributaries are just outside the north and east boundaries of this area. A
stretch of the American River below Folsom Lake has been designated as a National Wild and
Scenic River. Two major canals are in this area. The state-owned California Aqueduct and the
federal Delta-Mendota Canal move water from northern California, from the California Delta, to
Buena Vista Lake just southwest of Bakersfield.
Geology
Climate
The average annual precipitation is from 5 to 12 inches (125 to 305 millimeters) in the San
Joaquin Valley. The Tulare Basin at the southern end of this MLRA typically receives less than
6 inches (150 millimeters) of rainfall per year. The average annual precipitation is from 12 to 30
inches (305 to 760 millimeters) over most of the Sacramento Valley. Average annual rainfall of
40 inches (1,015 millimeters) occurs at the higher elevations at the edges of the valley at the
north end. Summers are long, hot, and dry, and winters are cool and rainy. Most of the rainfall
occurs as low to moderate intensity, Pacific frontal storms during the winter from October to
May. Snow is very rare in this area but has occurred in the Sacramento Valley from Sacramento
to points farther north. The average annual temperature is from 59 to 67 degrees F (15 to 20
degrees C), decreasing from south to north. The average frost-free period is 325 days (280 to
365 days), decreasing with elevation and from south to north.
Soils
The dominant soil orders in the MLRA are Alfisols, Aridisols, Entisols, Mollisols and Vertisols.
The soils in the area dominantly have a thermic soil temperature regime, an aridic or xeric soil
moisture regime, and mixed or smectitic mineralogy. They are generally very deep, well or
moderately well drained, and loamy or clayey. Some soils are shallow to a duripan.
Durixeralfs (Redding and San Joaquin series) and Palexeralfs (Newville series) formed in
alluvium on terraces. Haplocambids (Cerini and Panoche series) formed in alluvium on alluvial
fans. Haplargids (Milham series) formed in alluvium on alluvial fans and terraces.
Xeropsamments (Delhi series), Xerorthents (Hanford series) and Torriorthents (Hesperia and
Kimberlina series) formed in alluvium on floodplains, fans and terraces. Haploxerolls
(Grangeville and Nord series) formed in alluvium on alluvial fans and floodplains. Haploxererts
(Capay series) formed in alluvium on alluvial fans and flats. Very poorly drained Endoaquerts
(Willows series) formed in alluvium in basins.
Biological Resources
This area supports naturalized annuals and scattered trees. Wild barley, wild oats, soft chess,
ripgut brome, red brome, foxtail fescue, burr clover, and filaree are dominant species. Scattered
oaks on terraces and oak, willow, and cottonwood grow along the rivers and streams and in the
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overflow areas. Saltgrass, along with such shrubs as iodinebush and Australian saltbush, grow
on saline-sodic soils on terraces and in basins.
Some of the major wildlife species in this area are rabbits, coyote, fox, ground squirrel, pocket
gopher and various song birds. The species of fish in the area include salmon, striped bass,
steelhead, shad, sturgeon, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Portions of
the area are extremely important for over wintering waterfowl and seasonally neo-tropical
migrants.
MLRA 18
This MLRA makes up about 8,160 square miles (21,145 square kilometers). About four-fifths of
the Sierra Nevada Foothills area is in farms and ranches with the production of livestock on
range the principal enterprise. The vegetation consists primarily of soft chess, wild oats, filaree,
burr clover and ripgut brome and an overstory of scattered individual to very dense stands of
blue oak, scrub live oak and foothill pine. Soils are mainly Alfisols, Entisols, Inceptisols, and
Mollisols with a thermic soil temperature regime, a xeric soil moisture regime, and mixed
mineralogy. Almost equal amounts of ground and surface water provides the water utilized
within the area. There are numerous reservoirs storing water for use outside this area.
The towns of Auburn, Folsom, Cameron Park, Oroville and Ione are in the north half of this area.
The western edges of the Lassen, Plumas, Sierra, and Sequoia National Forests are in this
MLRA. The Tule Indian Reservation is in the southern portion of this area. California State
Highway 49 traverses the middle third of this MLRA and Interstate Highway 80 crosses its mid
point.
Physiography
This area straddles the boundary between two physiographic provinces in the Pacific Mountain
System division. Most of the western half is in the California Trough section of the Pacific
Border province. Most of the eastern half is in the Sierra Nevada section of the Cascade-Sierra
mountains province. The Sierra Nevada Mountains are a fault-block mountain range. The fault
on the east side of the mountains created a steep face of alpine summits but the west side is a
more gentle slope from east to west. This area is at the toe of that gentle east-west slope. It is an
area of rolling to steep dissected hills and low mountains. The stream valleys are narrow and
fairly steep. Elevation ranges from 660 to 1,650 feet (200 to 505 meters), but on some isolated
mountain peaks it is 3,950 feet (1,205 meters).
The extent of the major Hydrologic Unit Areas (identified by four-digit numbers) that make up
this MLRA is as follows: San Joaquin (1804), 36 percent; Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes (1803), 35
percent; Sacramento (1802), 26 percent; and Northern Mojave-Mono Lake (1809), 3 percent.
Many of the streams crossing this area were hydraulically mined for placer gold from 1849 to
1900. Some of the major streams in this area draining the Sierra Nevada Mountains from north
to south include, Butte, Feather, Yuba, American, Cosumnes, Mokelumne, Tuolumne, San
Joaquin, Kings, and Kern Rivers. Numerous federal and state water project reservoirs are in this
area, including Lakes Oroville, Collins, Englebright, Camp Far West, Folsom, Comanche,
Pardee, New Hogan, New Melones, Don Pedro, McClure, Millerton, Pine Flat, Kaweah,
Success, and Isabella.
Geology
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The northernmost end of this area is underlain predominantly by volcanic mudflow and
pyroclastic rocks of the Tuscan Formation, which was derived from the eruption of Cascade
volcanoes during the Pliocene, roughly 3-4 million years ago. South of about Oroville, the
foothills are underlain by Mesozoic-age, metamorphosed marine sedimentary and volcanic rocks
emplaced as terranes when the subduction trench was located in the vicinity of the present-day
Sierra Nevada Mountains. Discrete granitic plutons are intruded through the older Mesozoic
metamorphics in the northern portion, and a thin band of Tertiary-age sedimentary formations is
exposed along the eastern edge from the Cosumnes River south. From around Merced
southward, the foothills are underlain predominantly by Mesozoic-age granites of the Sierra
Nevada Batholith, with local exposures of gabbro, metavolcanics, and other metamorphics.
Tertiary-age sedimentary formations and Quaternary-age alluvial terrace deposits extend
westward from the granitics in the vicinity of Bakersfield.
Climate
The average annual precipitation is from 18 to 45 inches (455 to 1,145 millimeters) in most of
the area. Annual precipitation increases from south to north and with elevation. The average
annual rainfall is as little as 8 inches (205 millimeters) in the extreme southern end of this area
and as much as 68 inches (1,730 millimeters) in the extreme northern end. Summers are hot and
dry, and winters are cool and moist. Most of the rainfall occurs as Pacific frontal storms during
the winter from October to May. The average annual temperature is from 47 to 67 degrees F (8
to 20 degrees C). The average frost-free period is 275 days (180 to 365 days), decreasing from
south to north and with elevation.
Soils
The dominant soil orders in the MLRA are Alfisols, Entisols, Inceptisols, and Mollisols. The
soils in the area dominantly have a thermic soil temperature regime, a xeric soil moisture regime,
and mixed mineralogy. They are generally very shallow to deep, well drained or somewhat
excessively drained, and loamy.
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Biological Resources
This area supports naturalized annual grasses, shrubs, and trees. Soft chess, wild oats, filaree,
burr clover, ripgut brome, and foxtail fescue are dominant species on grassland. An overstory of
scattered individual to very dense stands of blue oak and foothill pine, with scrub live oak as an
important component, grow in some places. Chamise, manzanita, wedgeleaf ceanothus, yerba
santa, and poison-oak are dominant on brushland. Scattered stands of ponderosa pine, mixed
with manzanita and black oak, are at the upper elevations.
Some of the major wildlife species in this area are black-tailed deer, mountain lion, coyote, gray
fox, raccoon, porcupine, skunk, jackrabbit, ground squirrel, pocket gopher, brown rat, field
mouse, valley quail, band-tailed pigeon, red-headed woodpecker, mourning dove, mallard,
cinnamon teal, wood duck, and rattlesnake. The species of fish in the area include black bass,
bluegill, crappie, bluegill, trout, salmon, steelhead and catfish.
MLRA 21
This area is in California (65 percent) and Oregon (35 percent) (fig. 21-1). This MLRA makes up
about 11,500 square miles (29,790 square kilometers). The Klamath and Shasta Valleys and
Basins are mostly rangeland and forestland with a minor amount of cropland. The rangeland
areas support a shrub-grassland plant community with big sagebrush being the dominant shrub.
Bluebunch wheatgrass and Idaho fescue are the dominant grasses. Ponderosa pine, white fir, and
Douglas-fir are the dominant tree species in the forested areas. The cropland is mostly irrigated
and used for growing potatoes, grain, seed crops, hay, and pasture. The area is characterized by
plateaus and valleys and basins surrounded by relatively short north-south tending mountain
ranges. Most of the mountain ranges are fault blocks that have been tilted up but there are some
isolated volcanic peaks. Another characteristic of this MLRA are the many shallow lakes
scattered throughout the area. The soils are mostly Mollisols. The soil temperature regimes are
mesic and frigid and the soil moisture regime is xeric. At the higher elevations the soils have a
cryic or frigid soil temperature regime and an udic soil moisture regime. The primary resource
concerns are water quantity and quality and soil erosion.
The towns of Alturas, Adin, Canby, Yreka, and Fall River Mills, California and Klamath Falls,
Lakeview, Malin, and Merrill, Oregon occur in this MLRA. Numerous National Forests occur in
this MLRA including the Klamath, Modoc, Fremont, Lassen, Plumas and Shasta.
Physiography
This area is in a transition zone between the Basin and Range province to the southeast, the
Cascade and Klamath Mountains to the west and northwest, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains to
the south. Most of this MLRA is located within the Modoc Plateau subprovince of the Basin and
Range geomorphic province. The Shasta River Valley portion of this MLRA near Yreka is
located along the western edge of the Cascade Range near the Klamath Mountains, while the
Scott River Valley portion is located further west within the Klamath Mountains province. The
Modoc portion of this MLRA is characterized by a vast volcanic upland interspersed with
numerous reservoirs, lakes, and narrow stream valleys that comprise the Pit and Klamath River
drainages; hydrologically separate, internally-drained basins with lakes or periodically dry
lakebeds; and isolated volcanic peaks.
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Elevation typically ranges from 2,600 to 4,600 feet (800 to 1,400 meters), but there are many
mountain peaks that exceed 7,000 feet (2,130 meters) and a few peaks in Oregon exceed 8,000
feet (2,440 meters). Lava plateaus and many valleys and basins make up most of the area. Steep
mountain spurs and rimrock escarpments surround the plateaus. The extent of the major
Hydrologic Unit Areas (identified by four-digit numbers) that make up this MLRA is as follows:
Klamath-Northern California Coastal (1801), 47 percent; Sacramento (1802), 36 percent; North
Lahontan (1808), 11 percent; and Oregon Closed Basins (1712), 6 percent. The Klamath River
begins in this area.
Geology
The Modoc portion of this MLRA is underlain at depth by Cenozoic volcanic rocks, with surface
exposures dominated by Miocene- to Pleistocene-age “flood basalts” and rhyolite ash.
Andesites, volcanic mudflow deposits, and rhyolitic intrusives are also present. Volcanism and
the extrusion of flood basalts occurred as a result of crustal thinning and extension associated
with development of the Basin and Range. Valleys are typically underlain by recent alluvial,
lacustrine, and dry lakebed (playa) deposits. Pliocene to Pleistocene-age non-marine
sedimentary deposits (including fan and stream terraces and old lake deposits) underlie portions
of many of the basins.
The geology of the Shasta River Valley portion of this MLRA is complex, reflecting its location
between the Klamath and High Cascades Province. Uplands in the northern and western part of
the area are underlain by pre-Cenozoic metamorphics and sedimentary formations, while the
eastern portion is dominated by Tertiary and Quaternary volcanics.
The Scott River Valley portion of this MLRA is underlain by alluvium and alluvial terrace
deposits derived from the nearby Klamath Mountains, which are locally composed of Pre-
Cenozoic metamorphic, granitic, and ultramafic rocks.
Climate
The average annual precipitation is from 12 to 30 inches (306 to 760 millimeters) over most of
this area. There are small, high elevation areas on the western and southwestern edges of this
MLRA where the average annual precipitation is much higher, 30 to 58 inches (760 to 1,470
millimeters). These higher precipitation zones also occur in the scattered mountain ranges
throughout the rest of this area. Most of the rainfall occurs as low to moderate intensity, Pacific
frontal storms during the winter. At higher elevations, rain generally turns to snow. Snow may
fall at lower elevations in winter but does not last. Summers are dry. The average annual
temperature is from 39 to 52 degrees F (4 to 11 degrees C). The average frost-free period is 130
days (70 to 185 days), decreasing with elevation.
Soils
The dominant soil order in the MLRA is Mollisols. There are small areas of Inceptisols and
Histosols in the basins. The soils in the area dominantly have a mesic or frigid soil temperature
regime, a xeric soil moisture regime, and mixed or smectitic mineralogy. They generally are
well drained except in the basins where they may be poorly or very poorly drained. They
generally have loamy, clayey, or sandy textures, and are shallow to very deep.
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Argixerolls formed in residuum (Lorella and Orhood series) and in residuum mixed with loess
and/or volcanic ash (Devada, Royst, and Woodcock series) on plateaus, hills and mountains.
Haploxerolls (Fordney series) formed in sandy alluvium on terraces. Haploxerolls (Petescreek
series) formed in residuum on hills and mountains. Palexerolls (Booth series) formed in
colluvium on plateaus, hills and mountains. Durixerolls (Salisbury series) formed in old
alluvium on terraces. Humaquepts (Tulana series) formed in lacustrine sediments on lacustrine
bottoms. Haplohemists (Lather series) formed in organic material in marshes.
Biological Resources
This area supports a cover of shrubs interspersed with annual and perennial grasses. Nevada
bluegrass, Sandberg bluegrass, Idaho fescue, and bluebunch wheatgrass are major species. Soils
in basins and meadows have a cover of sedges, wiregrass, slender wheatgrass, creeping wild rye,
and bluegrass. Sagebrush, rabbitbrush, bitterbrush, and mountain mahogany are the dominant
shrubs. Western juniper is common, and scattered ponderosa pine grows in the lower elevation
foothills. In the higher elevations there are forests of ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, white fir, and
California red fir, and bitterbrush and ceanothus are in the understory.
Some of the major wildlife species in this area are elk, mule deer, antelope, golden eagle, red-
tailed hawk, prairie falcon, great horned owl, barn owl, sage grouse, and chukar.
MLRA 22A
This area is mainly in California (98 percent) with a portion in western Nevada (2 percent). This
MLRA makes up about 18,850 square miles (48,800 square kilometers). The Sierra Nevada is
almost entirely coniferous forest used for forest products, wildlife habitat, watershed and
recreation. Dominant tree species include Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, incense-cedar, sugar pine,
white fir, California red fir, Jeffrey pine, and lodgepole pine. It is a strongly asymmetric
mountain range with a long gentle western slope and a steep eastern escarpment. Most of the
soils are Alfisols, Entisols, Inceptisols, Mollisols and Ultisols. The soils in the area dominantly
have a mesic, frigid or cryic soil temperature regime, depending largely on elevation, a xeric soil
moisture regime, and mixed mineralogy. This area is a major source of water. Much of this
water is stored in large reservoirs and is used in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys and in
southern California. The erosion hazard is severe on the soils if the vegetative cover is depleted
or destroyed by overgrazing or fire. Preventing and controlling wildland fires is a major resource
management objective in this area.
There are few large communities. Quincy, South Lake Tahoe and Truckee, California, occur in
this MLRA. The majority are smaller communities such as Markleville, Colfax or Kernville. A
major portion of this MLRA is comprised of National Forests including the Eldorado, Inyo,
Plumas, Sierra, Sequoia, Stanislaus, and Tahoe. Yosemite and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National
Parks occur in this area. Mount Whitney, the highest elevation in the continental U.S. occurs in
this area. Numerous Indian Reservations occur in this MLRA including the Berry Creek
Rancheria, Enterprise Rancheria, Greenville Rancheria, Jackson Rancheria, Sheep Ranch
Rancheria, and Tuolumne Rancheria. Interstate 80 crosses the center of this area.
Physiography
This area lies entirely within the Sierra Nevada section of the Cascade-Sierra Mountain Province
of the Pacific Mountain System. The MLRA consists of the higher elevations of the Sierra
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Nevada mountain range. It is a strongly asymmetric mountain range with a long gentle western
slope and a steep eastern escarpment. It is characterized by hilly to steep mountain relief with
occasional mountain valleys. It is 50 to 80 miles wide and runs in an approximately north south
direction through Eastern and Central California for more than 400 miles.
Elevation ranges from 1,500 to 9,000 feet (500 to 2,400 meters) in most of the area. The highest
peaks can exceed 12,000 feet (3,700 meters). Mount Whitney, at 14,494 feet (4,418 meters), is
the highest point in the lower 48 states. These strongly sloping to precipitous mountains have
unstable slopes and sharp crests. Valleys are typically narrow and are filled with alluvium.
Almost all the valleys contain streams with actively eroding banks.
The extent of the major Hydrologic Unit Areas (identified by four-digit numbers) that make up
this MLRA is as follows: (1802), 31 percent; (1804), 31 percent; (1803), 20 percent; (1605),
10 percent; (1809), 7 percent; and (1808), 1 percent. The American, Carson, Kern, San Joaquin,
Truckee, Walker and Yuba Rivers originate in this area.
Geology
The majority of the area is dominated by plutonic (dominantly quartz monzonite and
granodirorite) rocks of Mesozoic age, otherwise known as the Sierra Nevada batholith. The north
half of the range is flanked on the west by the western metamorphic belt, an area of strongly
deformed and metamorphosed sedimentary and volcanic rocks of the Paleozoic and Mesozoic
age. Farther south scattered remains of these metamorphic rocks are located within the batholith
on the western edge or along the crest of the range. Of minor extent, volcanic activity has also
produced lava flows of the Miocene age. The valleys are filled with relatively coarse alluvium
since most of the sediments have not moved far from their source.
Gold occurs as lode deposits in Mesozoic metamorphic rocks of the western foothills, where heat
generated from the intrusion of the Sierra Nevada batholith mobilized and concentrated the gold
in quartz veins. The most productive districts are located in the “Mother Lode” belt in the
northern and central Sierra Nevada. Placer deposits of gold, which accounted for more than 40
percent of California’s total gold output, are found in Tertiary stream gravels in the northwestern
Sierra, and in recent stream channels where gold-bearing rocks eroded from areas near the
Sierran crest are transported towards the Sacramento and San Joaquin River valleys. Hydraulic
mining was the largest source of gold from 1853 until the practice was curtailed by court order in
1884. The practice resulted in the erosion and transport of large volumes of sediment to
depositional sites as far as the San Francisco Bay, severely impacted stream form, function, and
navigability.
Pleistocene to Recent glaciers have shaped the Sierra Nevada Range by scouring out cirques, U-
shaped valleys, and other glacial erosional features, depositing poorly sorted till in glacial
moraines, and influencing streamflow patterns by contributing variable amounts of runoff and
periodically forming ice dams and lakes. The intermontaine valleys are filled with relatively
glacial deposits and with coarse alluvium since most of the sediments have not moved far from
their source.
Climate
The average annual precipitation is from 40 to 80 inches (1,020 to 2,040 millimeters) in much of
the area but as low as 25 inches (625 mm) in the lower valleys and foothills and as much as 100
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inches (2,540 mm) on the mountain peaks. Precipitation increases with elevation and from south
to north. Summers are dry, but there are occasional thundershowers. Much of the winter
precipitation is snow. The average annual temperature is from 28 to 57 degrees F (-2 to 14
degrees C), decreasing with elevation. The average frost-free period is 100 days (30 to 180 days)
in most of the area, decreasing with elevation. The longest frost-free period occurs along the
western edge at the lower elevations.
Soils
The dominant soil orders in the MLRA are Alfisols, Entisols, Inceptisols, Mollisols and Ultisols.
The soils in the area dominantly have a mesic, frigid or cryic soil temperature regime, depending
largely on elevation, a xeric soil moisture regime, and mixed mineralogy. They are generally
very shallow to deep, well drained or somewhat excessively drained, and loamy or sandy.
The dominant soils in the MLRA formed in residuum and colluvium on hills and mountains.
Soils at an elevation below 1,200 to 1,500 meters include deep or very deep Haplohumults (Sites
and Aiken series), Haploxeralfs (Secca, Holland, and Cohasset series), Haploxerults (Josephine
series), moderately deep Haploxerults (Mariposa series), all formed in material weathered from
metavolcanic and metasedimentary rocks. Deep and very deep Dystroxerepts (Chaix and Shaver
series) formed in granodiorite.
Soils at higher elevations formed in residuum and colluvium include deep and very deep
Haploxeralfs (Holland and Musick series), Xeropsamments (Cagwin, Corbett and Toiyabe se-
ries), Dystroxerepts (Meeks series) formed in granodiorite. Dystroxepts (Umpa series),
Haploxerands (Meiss series), Vitrixerands (Waca and Windy series) formed in andesite. Large
areas of rock outcrop are scattered throughout the area and on broad expanses on ridge crests and
peaks above timberline 7,875 to 8,850 feet (2,400 to 2,700 meters). Soils in mountain valleys
formed in mixed alluvium are Dystroxerepts (Gefo and Jabu series), Argicryolls (Macareeno
series), and Haploxeralfs (Inville series).
Biological Resources
This area supports montane coniferous forest vegetation. Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, incense-
cedar, sugar pine, white fir, California red fir, Jeffrey pine, lodgepole pine, mountain hemlock,
California black oak, Oregon white oak, canyon live oak, and tanoak are major tree species.
Bristlecone pine grows in protected draws at elevations above 8,850 feet (2,700 meters). Blue-
grass, hairgrass, sedges, wiregrass, clovers, and wild iris grow in montane meadows. Manzanita,
sagebrush, blue wild rye, fescues, bluegrasses, and mountain brome are common understory
species occurring in open stands of timber.
Some of the major wildlife species in this area are black-tailed deer, mountain lion, bighorn
sheep, coyote, bobcat, gray fox, raccoon, skunk, jackrabbit, gray squirrel, ground squirrel,
rattlesnake, California condor, turkey vulture, roadrunner, crow, quail, band-tailed pigeon,
blackbird, and mourning dove.
The species of fish in the area include rainbow, brown, brook cutthroat and golden trout, and
anadromous salmonids, and northern pike minnow.
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MLRA 26
This area is in Nevada (75 percent) and California (25 percent) (fig. 26-1). This long, narrow
MLRA makes up about 6,520 square miles (16,890 square kilometers). Much of the area is used
as rangeland and wildlife habitat. Rapidly expanding urban and suburban areas are common
along the valleys and foothills of the eastern Sierra Nevada. The valleys have irrigated farmland,
primarily producing alfalfa hay and improved pasture. Large portions of the area are under
federal jurisdiction and are used primarily as rangeland, and wildlife habitat. Soils are mostly
Aridisols and Mollisols with mesic soil temperature regimes. Ground water and surface water
from major streams and rivers provide water for agriculture, industry, and urban development.
The cities of Carson City, Reno, and Sparks, Nevada occur in this MLRA. The Plumas, Toiyabe,
and Inyo National Forests occur in this area. The Washoe and Reno-Sparks and the western part
of the Walker River Indian Reservations also occur in this area. The lower east slope of the
Sierra Nevada and northern part of the Excelsior Mountains occur in this MLRA.
Physiography
Almost all of this area is in the Great Basin section of the Basin and Range province of the
Intermontane Plateaus physiographic division. Isolated, north-south-trending mountain ranges
are separated by aggraded desert plains. The mountains are uplifted fault blocks with steep side
slopes. Most of the valleys are drained by three major rivers flowing east across this MLRA. A
narrow strip along the western border of this area is in the Sierra Nevada section of the Cascade-
Sierra Mountains province within the Pacific Mountain System major division. The Sierra
Nevada Mountains are primarily a large fault block that has been uplifted with a dominant tilt to
the west. This structure leaves an impressive wall of mountains just west of this area. Parts of
this eastern face, but mostly just foothills, mark the western boundary of this area.
Elevation ranges from 3,900 to 6,550 feet (1,200 to 2,000 meters) in valleys, but mountain crests
are as high as 13,100 feet (4,000 meters). The extent of the major Hydrologic Unit Areas
(identified by four-digit numbers) that make up this MLRA is as follows: Central Lahontan
(1605), 72 percent; Northern Mojave-Mono Lake (1809), 16 percent; North Lahontan (1808), 7
percent; and Central Nevada Desert Basins (1606), 5 percent. The Truckee River originates at
Lake Tahoe and runs through Reno, Nevada on its way east to its terminus just outside this area
in Pyramid Lake. The headwaters of the Carson River run through Carson City which flows to
its terminus just outside this area in the Carson Sink below the Lahontan Reservoir. The East
and West Walker Rivers join to form the Walker River in the southern tip of this area. The
Walker river flows into Weber Reservoir and then on to its terminus, Walker Lake, just outside
this area.
Geology
Mesozoic and Tertiary intrusives are common in this area. These rocks are granitic near the
Sierra Nevada Mountains on the west side but are typically andesite and basalt in the rest of the
area. There are some young tuffaceous sediments in this MLRA and a complex of Mesozoic
sediments and volcanic rocks also occur on the edges of uplifted fault blocks. Alluvium fills the
valleys between the mountains. The major rivers in this area have reworked the alluvium
forming prominent terraces and floodplains. There is a level line seen on the higher slopes
marking the former extent of glacial Lake Lahontan.
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Climate
The average annual precipitation is from 5 to 36 inches (130 to 910 millimeters), increasing with
elevation. Most of the rainfall occurs as high intensity, convective storms in spring and in
autumn. Precipitation is mostly snow in winter. Summers are dry. The average annual
temperature is from 37 to 54 degrees F (3 to 12 degrees C). The average frost-free period is 115
days (40 to 195 days), decreasing with elevation.
Soils
The dominant soil orders in the MLRA are Aridisols, Entisols, and Mollisols. The soils in the
area dominantly have a mesic soil temperature regime, an aridic or xeric soil moisture regime,
and mixed or smectitic mineralogy. They generally are well drained, clayey or loamy and often
skeletal, and very shallow to moderately deep.
Argixerolls (Duco and Ister series) formed in residuum and colluvium on hills and mountain
slopes. Argidurids (Fulstone, Reno and Smedley series) and very deep Haplocambids
(Haybourne series) formed in alluvium on alluvial fans, terraces, and piedmonts. Haplargids
(Old Camp and Xman series) and Argidurids (Lapon series) formed in residuum and colluvium
on hills, plateaus, and mountain slopes. Very deep Torriorthents (Yerington series) formed in
alluvium and eolian sand on plains and alluvial fan remnants.
Biological Resources
This area supports shrub-grass vegetation characterized by big sagebrush, with low sagebrush
and Lahontan sagebrush on some soils. Antelope bitterbrush, squirreltail, desert needlegrass,
Thurber needlegrass, and Indian ricegrass are important associated plants. Green ephedra,
Sandberg bluegrass, Anderson peachbrush, and several forb species also are common. Juniper-
pinyon woodland is typical on mountain slopes. Jeffery pine, lodgepole pine, white fir, and
manzanita grow on the highest mountain slopes. Shadscale is the typical plant in the drier parts
of the area. Sedges, rushes, and moisture-loving grasses grow on the wettest parts of the wet
flood plains and terraces. Basin wild rye, alkali sacaton, saltgrass, buffaloberry, black
greasewood, and rubber rabbitbrush grow on drier sites that have a high salt concentration.
Some of the major wildlife species in this area are mule deer, coyote, beaver, muskrat,
jackrabbit, cottontail, raptors, pheasant, chukar, blue grouse, mountain quail, and mourning dove.
The species of fish in the area include trout and catfish.
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SEEDING OF GRASSES AND/OR LEGUMES
The revegetation of disturbed or cleared sites due to construction activities, as developed in this
handbook, is restricted to grasses or grasses and legumes. All methods and procedures are listed
in order of priority to be considered and completed.
Purpose: To stabilize soils and reduce or prevent erosion; to reduce damage from sediment and
run-off to downstream areas and; to enhance natural beauty.
Applicability: Graded or cleared areas subject to erosion. Top of building pads need not be re-
vegetated if the following criteria are met:
2. Mulch, fertilizer and seed are applied from the toe of the slope, up the pad slope, over the
hingepoint and 20 feet onto the pad; and
PLANNING CRITERIA
Planning Criteria: Revegetation of critical areas require the following criteria for success:
1) Criteria #1: Site Determination: Identify the MLRA in which the project is located.
2) Criteria #2: Choose the vegetation type, seeding rate(s), and seeding date(s).
6) Criteria #6: Determine mulching methods needed to protect the site until revegetation
is established.
Determine the elevation, climatic conditions, average annual precipitation, soils and soil
condition(s), and the MLRA in which the project is located. Your local USDA-Natural
Resources Conservation Service office can provide much of this information and assist in
identifying the correct MLRA. Once the MLRA has been determined, grasses and legumes can
be selected that are appropriate for the climate and soil conditions of the site to be re-vegetated.
Site determination will also help specify fertilizer rates and appropriate application dates.
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Planning Criteria #2: Selection of Seed Mixtures and Rates
Selecting the correct seed mixture and rate is based upon the site’s MLRA location and the
purpose of the seeding. All seed delivered to the site should be in conformance with the
California State Seed Law of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Each seed bag
should be delivered to the site sealed and clearly marked as to species, purity, percent
germination, dealer’s guarantee, and the dates of test. The container should be labeled to clearly
reflect the amount of Pure Live Seed (PLS) contained. The planting recommendations below
assume 90% PLS and 90% germination. Actual field seeding rates may be higher based on the
quality of the purchased seed. Calculate the PLS content of each bag of seed (or seed lot) using
the formula:
These items are found on all seed tags. Calculate the Field Seeding Rate for each bag of seed as
follows:
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) = Recommended Seeding Rate (lbs/acre PLS) x 100/PLS
Example:
Seed Tag
• 80% germination
• 90% purity
• Recommended Seeding Rate (PLS) = 15 lbs/acre
All legume seed should be pellet inoculated with proper bacteria before planting. Inoculant
sources should be species specific and should be applied at a rate of 2 lb of inoculant per 100 lb
seed.
Temporary Seedings are used on those sites where the construction activities should not be
completed by the start of the rainy season, October 1. Temporary seedings are of short duration,
providing groundcover for one rainy season. Temporary seedings are ideal for areas that will be
landscaped the following spring or summer.
Permanent Seedings are recommended on those sites where construction and grading activities
have been completed or unfinished construction projects that require vegetative protection for
more than one rainy season. Permanent seedings provide groundcover for one or more seasons.
Grasses used for permanent seedings are perennials and/or self-reseeding annuals that provide
long term cover.
The area to be seeded should have a firm seedbed that has previously been roughened by
scarifying, disking, harrowing, chiseling, or otherwise worked to a depth of 2 to 4 inches. Any
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debris that would interfere with seeding operation, growth, or maintenance of the vegetative
cover should be removed. Scarifying operations should be cross slope when possible. No
implement should be used that will create an excessive amount of downward movement of soil
or clods. The seedbed may be prepared at time of completion of earth moving work, or
immediately before seeding.
When soil conditions are adverse for plant growth establishment (such as serpentine soils,
droughty soil materials, shallow soil, etc), 2 to 4 inches of topsoil (or other fairly good soil
material) should be spread evenly over the surface to provide a medium for plant germination.
Stockpiling of topsoil should be the first phase of cut and fill operations when suitable topsoil is
present. It should be free of gravels, cobbles, stones, roots, trash and other extraneous materials
larger than 1 ½ inches in diameter.
Topsoil should be applied after the sub-grade is scarified to a depth of 2 inches. It should be
uniformly distributed to prevent any irregularities that would cause formation of depressions and
should not be placed in a muddy condition or when the subsoil is excessively wet. Topsoil
should have a minimum depth of 2 inches after compaction. Packing can be done by passing a
bulldozer vertically over the area or by use of other suitable equipment. Care should be taken to
avoid excessive downward movement of soil or clods. Bonding should be cross slope except
when using a bulldozer for bonding and compacting.
SEEDING MIXTURE AND FERTILIZER RATES WITH ANNUALS FOR TEMPORARY COVER
Briggs Barley 180 4.13 300 lbs/ Acre 12 lbs/ 1000 sq.ft.
Annual Rye Grass 24 0.55 300 lbs/ Acre 12 lbs/ 1000 sq.ft.
Annual Rye Grass 8 0.2 400 lbs/ Acre 9 lbs/ 1000 sq.ft.
* Those projects in areas in and around the Tahoe Basin should contact the appropriate agency(s) prior to using fertilizer.
Standard seeding rates listed are based on the minimum acceptable pure live seed (PLS) standards (80%) for certified
seed. When PLS is below 80%, seeding rates should be increased accordingly.
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Permanent Seedings
Permanent seedings are used when the construction activities are completed and there are no
more major soil moving activities. Permanent seed mixes are used to re-vegetate when the
project has reached final grade. Annual grasses and annual legumes are prolific re-seeders. If
allowed to mature in the spring, annual plants deposit seed for the next season and provide a
substantial amount of plant residue. The residue provides soil protection into the next rainy
season and an excellent germinating environment for next year’s seed.
SEEDING MIXTURE AND FERTILIZER RATES WITH ANNUALS FOR PERMANENT COVER
California Poppy and /or Lupine can be seeded in with any of these mixtures at a rate of 2 lbs/ Acre.
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SEEDING MIXTURE AND FERTILIZER RATES WITH PERENNIALS FOR PERMANENT COVER
MLRA 22A
LBS of PLS/1000 Fertilizer rates of ammonium
MIXTURE LBS / ACRE ** SQ. FT phosphate (16-20-0)*
MLRA 21, 26
LBS of PLS/1000 Fertilizer rates of ammonium
MIXTURE LBS / ACRE ** SQ. FT phosphate (16-20-0)*
* Those projects in areas in and around the Tahoe Basin should contact the appropriate agency(s) prior to using fertilizer.
For optimal germination, dates of seeding for permanent cover are critical. Seeding prior to
recommended dates will cause seed to loose viability due to exposure and will be lost to insects
and birds. If seeding is done after recommended dates it may not germinate because the weather
is too cold and because it is subject to being washed away from concentrated rainfall.
Recommended seeding dates for successful germination are:
2) MLRA 21, 26 – May 1 to June 30 (preferred) or after September 30 until such time as
snow remains on the ground.
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Planning Criteria #4: Determine Rate and Type of Fertilizer
Seeded areas need to be fertilized for two reasons. First, during construction activities the fertile
top-soils are often mixed with infertile sub-soils. The resultant soil is rather infertile. An
application of fertilizer will help insure re-growth. Secondly, construction sites typically have the
potential for high erosion rates. Fertilizer will perpetuate rapid re-growth of vegetation.
Fertilization rates (for ammonium phosphate 16-20-0) are included in the preceding tables.
Seed and fertilizer should be applied in a uniform manner to disturbed areas. Seed and fertilizer
are typically applied at the same time, using the same method of application. There are basically
two methods of seed and fertilizer application:
Method #1: Broadcast Seeding – The “broadcast” method uniformly distributes the
seed/fertilizer over the soil surface by “broadcasting” the seed. Truck or tractor mounted
automatic seeders are used on large sites. Breast seeders or “belly grinder” seeders are used for
small areas, or on areas where trucks and tractors are impractical.
Grass, legumes and fertilizer may be mixed together in the specified proportions prior to
broadcasting. However, all seed and fertilizer grains must be approximately the same size.
Therefore, if different size seeds are selected, several passes will be necessary, one for each size
seed.
Broadcasted seed should be in firm contact with soil and covered with mulch (see Planning
Criteria #6). The best germination occurs when seeds are incorporated in ¼ to ½ inches of soil.
This protects the seed and helps it take root. Raking should be done immediately following
seeding. This can be done with agricultural rakes or spring toothed harrows set to run very
lightly.
Method #2: Hydroseeding - Hydroseeding is the application of seed, fertilizer, tacking agent,
and water as slurry. The slurry is then sprayed onto the site. Mulch is required following
Hydroseeding (see mulching section).
The hydroseeder should be equipped with gear-driven pump and a paddle agitator. Agitation
by re-circulation from the pump is not recommended. Agitation should be sufficient to
produce homogeneous slurry of seed, fertilizer, and tacking agent in the designated
proportions. Water should be applied at a rate of 3,000 gallons per acre. Wood fiber that has
been dyed with a non-toxic substance should be added as an aid for uniform application at a
rate of 500 pounds per acre.
No seed should be added to the slurry until immediately prior to beginning of the seeding
operation. The time allowed between placement of seed in the hydroseeder and emptying of
the hydroseeder tank should not exceed 30 minutes. Legume seed should be pellet inoculated
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with the appropriate bacteria. Inoculation rates should be four times that required for dry
seeding. Legume seed should be placed in the mixing tank after all other ingredients have
been included, as pellet inoculated legumes may have the coating washed off in the mixing
tank.
Tacking agent should be applied at 200 gallons of wet ingredients per acre. Apply 80 pounds of
dry ingredients per acre to tackify straw mulch. Fertilizer of the specified formulation should be
included at the specified rate. Both the hydroseeder manufacturer and the fertilizer manufacturer
should be consulted regarding the appropriateness of the fertilizer for hydroseeder applications.
If the fertilizer cannot be applied using the hydroseeder, broadcast using the methods presented
above:
• Step #3: Hydraulically apply a tackifying agent or mechanically “punch-in” the straw
mulch to secure the mulch to the slope. NOTE: If hydraulically applied mulch, such
as wood fiber is used in step #2, a tackifying agent is not required, as most hydraulic
mulches include it in the mulch slurry.
“One-Step” Hydroseeding after October 15 can be ineffective. Weather is often too cold and the
days too short for effective germination and mulch often cannot withstand greater storm
intensity. This scenario would result in inefficient slope protection before the heavy winter rains
occur.
When hydraulic mulch is combined with seed, fertilizer and tackifier in one application, a
portion of the seed is suspended in the mulch blanket. Therefore, a one-step application
requires the seed rates to be increased by 25% to insure adequate seed-to-ground contact
ratio.
As mentioned in the Hydroseeding section (method #1), the time allowed between placement
of seed in the hydro seeder and emptying of the hydro seeder tank should not exceed 30
minutes. No seed should be added to the slurry until immediately prior to beginning the
seeding operation. Legume seed should be pellet inoculated with the appropriate bacteria.
Inoculation rates should be four times that required for dry seeding. Legume seed should be
placed in the mixing tank after all other ingredients have been included, as pellet inoculated
legumes may have the coating washed off in the mixing tank.
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Planning Criteria #6: Selecting the appropriate mulch
The use of mulch in this handbook means the application of a non-erosive material over bare soil
that will: 1) protect the soil from direct effects of rainfall (raindrops); 2) will slow surface flows
3) reduce the erosion potential and 4) provide a favorable environment for germination. The
most effective mulch is good, clean, certified “weed-free”1 , grain straw. This would include:
wheat, rice, barley, oats, etc. This section will also address the use of hydro mulch, erosion
control blankets, Matrices, Bonded Fiber Matrix, etc.
Method #1: Straw Mulch – “Certified weed-free” straw mulch is used on slopes that have been
seeded and are subject to erosion. It requires anchoring by crimping or punching, spraying with
a tackifier, or covering with netting.
All blown straw should be tackified and/or anchored. On small slopes straw mulch should
be applied by hand, broadcasting to a uniform depth of 2-3 inches. On larger slopes straw
can be blown onto the slope to achieve a uniform cover of 1-2 inches. The straw mulch
application rate is 2 tons per acre (or 80 to 100% coverage, two-inches deep). On soils
subject to frost heaving 4 inches should be applied to reduce seeding mortality. Straw mulch
should be anchored by one of the following methods:
1. Hand Punching – used on small sites, or sites without much rock and stone on the
surface. A spade or shovel should be used to punch the straw into the slope until all areas
have straw standing perpendicularly to the slope, and embedded at least 4 inches into the
slope. The “bunches” of straw should resemble the tufts of a toothbrush. Generally, the
spade or shovel should be punched into the soil between once every 18 square-inches to
once every 2 square-feet.
2. Roller Punching – used on large or gently sloping sites without significant outcroppings
of rock and stone. A roller equipped with straight studs not less than 6 inches long, from
4 to 6 inches wide, and approximately 7/8 inch thick, will best accomplish the desired
effect. Studs should stand approximately 8 inches apart and should be staggered. All
corners should be rounded to prevent withdrawing the straw from the soil and to leave a
uniform surface.
3. Crimper Punching – specially designed straw crimping rollers are available for use
wherever roller punching can be used. These crimpers consist of serrated disk blades set
4 to 8 inches apart, which force straw mulch into the soil. Crimping should be done in
two directions with the final pass conducted across the slope rather than up and down it.
4. Tacking Agent – can be sprayed on straw mulch to bind the straw together so it
will not blow or wash away. It can be used on any type of site. There are a
number of tackifying materials on the market. The instructions from the tackifier
manufacturer should be followed to insure success.
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Contact your local agricultural commissioner’s office for sources of certified “weed-free” straw.
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anchored using staples or anchor pins. The square mesh opening should be no
larger than 1 inch X 1 inch. Anchor pins should be of rigid 0.12-inch diameter or
heavier galvanized wire with a minimum length of 10 inches. Staples should be
“U” shaped, made of wire 0.09 inches in diameter or greater, have legs at least 6
inches in length and have a 1-inch crown. Placement and spacing of staples or
anchor pins should follow the recommendations of the netting manufacturer.
Method #2: Hydro mulching (or Hydraulic Mulches) – Hydro mulching is the application
of wood fiber mulch and a tacking agent in slurry with water. Hydro mulching can be
combined with seed and fertilizer in one application or can be applied as the second step after
the initial Hydroseeding application.
The hydro mulching machine should be equipped with a gear-driven pump and a paddle
agitator. Agitation by re-circulation from the pump is not recommended. Agitation should
be sufficient to produce homogeneous slurry of tacking agent, mulch, and seed and fertilizer.
Tacking agent should be applied at a rate of 200 gallons of wet ingredients per acre of 80
pounds of dry ingredients per acre. Wood fiber mulch should be applied at a rate of 2,000 to
4,000 pounds per acre. No seed should be added to the slurry until immediately prior to
beginning the seeding operation. Legume seeds should be pellet inoculated with the
appropriate bacteria. Inoculation rates should be four times that required for dry seeding.
The time allowed between placement of seed in the hydro-mulcher and the emptying of the
hydro-mulcher tank should not exceed 30 minutes.
Wood fiber may be dyed to aid in uniform placement. Dyes should not stain concrete or
painted surfaces nor injure plant or animal life when applied at the manufacturer’s
recommended rate. Application of the slurry should proceed until a uniform cover is
achieved. The applicator should not be directed at one location for a period of time so as to
cause applied water to create erosion.
Method #3: Hydraulic Matrices - Hydraulic Matrices include a mixture of wood fiber and
acrylic polymer or other tackifier as binder. Apply as a liquid slurry using a hydraulic
application machine (i.e., hydro seeder) at the following minimum rates, or as specified by
the manufacturer to achieve complete coverage of the target area: 2,000 to 4,000 lb/acre
wood fiber mulch, and 5 to 10% (by weight) of tackifier (acrylic copolymer, guar, psyllium,
etc.
Method #4: Bonded Fiber Matrix - Bonded fiber matrix (BFM) is a hydraulically applied
system of fibers and adhesives that upon drying forms an erosion resistant blanket that
promotes vegetation, and prevents soil erosion. BFM’s are typically applied at rates from
3,000 lb/acre to 4,000lb/acre based on the manufacturer’s recommendations. A
biodegradable BFM is composed of materials that are 100% biodegradable. The binder in the
BFM should also be biodegradable and should not dissolve or disperse upon re-wetting.
Typically, biodegradable BFM’s should not be applied immediately before, during or
immediately after rainfall if the soil is saturated. Depending on the product, BFM’s typically
require 12 to 24 hours to dry and become effective.
Method #5: Erosion Control Blankets – Erosion Control Blankets are sheets of fibrous and
biodegradable material which cover the seeded and fertilized area in place of using mulch. The
newer blankets contain straw mulch bound together by netting and sewn into blankets. Erosion
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control blankets are most effective on steep slopes or critical sites (near water courses or
sensitive areas).
Erosion control blankets come in rolls and are stapled to slopes to provide a uniform covering.
The treated area must be reasonably smooth. Gullies and rills must be filled and compacted.
Rocks and other obstructions that rise above the level of the soil must be removed.
Erosion control blankets come in various lengths, widths, and thickness. These blankets also
are made of a variety of materials: straw, coconut fibers, wood fibers, jute and plastics
(nylon). These materials are usually held together by netting and stitched with thread. The
manufacturer’s specifications will indicate which quality of blanket is to be used with various
situation; i.e. percent slopes, length slope, etc. The manufacturer’s instructions also dictate
stapling patterns.
1) The site should be checked after first rains for areas of vegetative failure due to
unfavorable weather conditions, localized site problems, or unforeseen damaging events.
If vegetation failure is noted, and there is a high probability of favorable weather
conditions for the next 30 days, the area should be reseeded to the original specifications
to prevent them from becoming progressively larger. If unfavorable weather conditions
are forecast, then the damaged area should be repaired by other methods, such as the
application of an appropriate mulch or erosion control blanket.
2) These areas should be reseeded to the original specifications to prevent them from
becoming progressively larger.
3) Livestock and traffic (bikers, foot traffic, etc.) controls are required where needed.
5) Applying fertilizer the second year before winter rains may be desirable for perennial
grasses.
6) Where cover is sparse reseeding and fertilizing at the proper time could be necessary to
increase the density of vegetative cover.
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EXHIBIT I: GRASS AND LEGUME PLANT CHARACTERISTICS – ANNUALS
Maintenance
Common Name Botanical Name Droughty or Reseeding Plant Mower2 Fertilizer3
Dry Sites Characteristics
Annual Ryegrass Lolium multiflorum Fair Poor Slender Not needed --
Blando Brome Bromus mollis Good Good Leafy 4-6” after seed set 20 lbs. N
Briggs Barley Hordeum vulgare Fair Poor Leafy Not needed --
California Poppy Eschscholzia californica Good Poor Spindly Not needed --
Cereal Rye Secale cereale Fair Fair Leafy Mow before head --
sets. Seed if used
for temporary
cover.
Lana Vetch Vicia dasycarpa Fair Good4 Robust & leafy Mow before seed 20-30 lbs. P2 O5
set
Lupine Lupinus spp. Good Fair Leafy Not needed --
Red Brome Bromus rubens Good Fair Slender Not needed 20 lbs. N
Rose Clover Trifolium hirtum Good Good Spindly After seed set 20-30 lbs. P2 O5
Zorro Fescue Vulpia yuros Excellent Excellent Short & slender Not needed 20 lbs. N
2
Mowing of annuals may be desirable for aesthetic value.
3
Fertilizer should be applied when soil is dry as specified in fertilization criteria.
4
Lana Vetch is a good seed producer, but many of the seeds are “hard.” These will remain in the ground for a number of years before germination.
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EXHIBIT II: PERENNIAL GRASSES AND LEGUMES
Common Name Botanical Name Dry Site but Low Sod Growing Season Mowing 5 Fertilization6
not Droughty Velocity Forming
Channels Ability
Creeping wildrye Elymus triticoides Poor Good Good Summer 4-6” 20-30 lbs. N
Durar Hard Fescue Festuca ovina var. Good Poor Poor Spring –Fall As needed 20 lbs. N
duriscula
Fairway Crested Wheatgrass Agropyron cristatum Fair Poor Poor Spring – Fall As needed 20 lbs. N
Harding grass Phalaris tuberosa var. Poor Poor Poor Spring – Fall 4-6” 20 lbs. N
stenoptera
Largo Tall Wheatgrass Agropyron elongatum Poor Poor Poor Spring 4-6” 20 lbs. N
Luna Pubescent Wheatgrass Agropyron trichophorum Good Good Good Fall 4-6” 20 lbs. N
Lutana Cicer Milkvetch Astragulus cicer Poor Poor Poor Early Summer 4-6” 20-40 lbs.
P2 O5
Norden Desert Wheatgrass Agropyron desertorus Good Poor Poor Spring – Summer 4-6” 20 lbs. N
Owyhee Intermediate Agropyron intermedium Fair Poor Poor Spring & Fall 4-6” 20 lbs. N
Wheatgrass
Palestine Orchardgrass Dactylis glomerata Fair Poor Poor Spring & Fall 4-6” 20 lbs. N
Perla Kokeagrass Phalaris tuberosa var. Fair Poor Poor Spring & Fall 4-6” 20 lbs. N
hirtiglumis
Potomac Orchardgrass Dactylis glomerata Fair Poor Poor Spring & Summer 4-6” 20 lbs. N
Reeds Canarygrass (Cana) Phalaris arundinaces Poor Good Good Year round 4-6” 30-40 lbs. N
Sherman Big Bluegrass Poa ampla Poor Good Poor Spring & Fall 4-6” 20 lbs. N
Topar Pubescent Wheatgrass Agropyron trichophorum Fair Good Good Spring & Fall 4-6” 20 lbs. N
Yellow Sweet Clover Melilotus officinalis Fair Poor Poor Spring – Midsummer -- 20-40 lbs.
P2 O5
5
Mowing for weed control should not occur until plants are established. Mowing should occur before the flower stage of seeded grasses.
6
Fertilizer should be applied when soil is dry as specified in fertilization criteria.
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EXHIBIT III: SITE CONDITIONS AND ESTIMATED EFFECTIVENESS OF MULCHES FOR PRE-EMERGENT
EROSION CONTROL
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Estimated rating of effectiveness of mulch or pre-emergence erosion control (1 = minimal, 10 = excellent)
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Mulch Site Conditions for Use Pre-Emergence Erosion Approximate Longevity
(pre-emergence erosion control) Control Effectiveness7
2. Hydromulching Can be used in all areas 2-5 Short Term: 1-3 months (or
within 200 feet of road or (note: seeding success is much until germination)
otherwise accessible by greater if seed is incorporated
truck. Use on slopes of into soil before hydromulch is
2:1 or less. applied).
3. Hydraulic Matrices Can be used in all areas 4-7 Short Term: 1-3 months (or
within 200 feet of road or (Note: seeding success is much until germination)
otherwise accessible by greater if seed is incorporated
truck. Use on slopes of into soil before hydraulic
5:1 or less. matrix is applied).
4. Bonded Fiber Matrix (BFM) Can be used in all areas 4-7 Short Term: 1-3 months (or
within 200 feet of road or (Note: seeding success is much until germination)
otherwise accessible by greater if seed is incorporated
truck. Use on slopes of into soil before hydraulic
5:1 or less. matrix is applied).
5. Erosion Control Blankets Areas must be relatively 7-10 Long Term: 2-3 years
a. 100% Straw free of rock outcrops and
b. 70% Straw/30% Coconut have less than 35% (by
c. 100% Coconut Fiber volume) coarse fragments.
d. 100% Manufactured
Fibers
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REFERENCES
Austin, Morris E., 1965, “Land Resource and Major Land Resource Areas of the United States”.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook No. 296.
Kay, B.L. 1976. “Hydroseedings, straw and chemicals for Erosion Control”. Agronomy Progress
Report No.77. Agronomy and Range Science Department, U.C.D. pp 14 June.
NRCS, “Field Office Technical Guide”, USDA, District Field Office, (unpublished)
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GLOSSARY
COMPOST - A mixture of vegetable refuse, manure or other organic matter which has gone
through a decaying process.
CONTOUR - 1: An imaginary line on the surface of the earth connecting points of the same
elevation. 2: A line drawn on a map connecting points of the same elevation.
CRITICAL AREA OR SITE - Sediment producing, highly erodible or severely eroded areas.
CRITICAL SLOPE (HYDRAULICS) - That slope which will sustain a given discharge at
uniform critical depth in a given channel.
CUT - Portion of land surface or area from which earth has been removed or will be removed by
excavation; the depth below original ground surface to excavated surface.
CUT-AND-FILL - Process of earth moving by excavating part of an area and using the
excavated material for adjacent embankments or fill areas.
CYCLONE (SEEDER) - A hand turned or tractor drawn seeder that broadcasts seed into the
seedbed by a rotary motion that slings the seed outward from the seeder.
DEBRIS - Broken remains of plants, objects and rocks that form trash or remains.
DISTURBED AREA - An Area in which the natural vegetative soil cover has been removed or
altered, and therefore is susceptible to erosion.
DRAINAGE - 1: The removal of excess surface water or groundwater from land by means of
surface of subsurface drains. 2: Soil characteristics that affect natural drainage.
DRAINAGE AREA (WATERSHED)- All land and water area from which run-off may run to a
common (design) point.
DROUGHTY (SOIL OR SLOPE) - Lacking medium to high moisture during part of the poor
growing season during a typical year.
EROSION - 1: The wearing away of the land surface by running water, wind, ice, or other
geological agents, including such processes as gravitational creep. 2: Detachment and movement
of soil or rock fragments by water, wind, ice or gravity. The following terms are used to describe
different types of water erosion:
Accelerated erosion - Erosion happening much more rapidly than is natural or geologic,
primarily as a result of the influence of the activities of man or, in some cases, other
animals or natural events (e.g., fire) that expose base surfaces.
Gully erosion - The erosion process whereby water accumulates in narrow channels and,
over short periods, removes the soil from this narrow area to considerable depths, ranging
from 1 or 2 feet to as much as 75 to 100 feet. See GULLY
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Rill erosion - An erosion process in which numerous small channels only several inches
deep are formed. See RILL.
Sheet erosion - The removal of a fairly uniform layer of soil from the land surface by run-
off water.
Splash erosion - The spattering of small soil particles caused by the impact of raindrops
on wet soils. The loosened and spattered particles may or may not be subsequently
removed by surface run-off.
EXPOSURE (SLOPE)-
North - Slopes facing in any compass direction clockwise between N45W and S45E.
South - Slopes facing in any compass direction clockwise between S45E and N45W.
FINES (SOIL) - generally refers to the silt and clay particles in soil.
GRADE - 1: The slope of a road, channel or natural ground. 2: The finished surface of a canal
bed, roadbed, top of embankment, or bottom of excavation; any surface prepared for the support
of construction, like paving or laying a conduit. 3: To finish a surface of a canal bed, roadbed,
top of embankment or bottom of excavation.
GRADE STABILIZATION - A structure for the purpose of stabilizing the grade of a gully or
other lowering of the channel grade.
GULLY - 1: Aggregate consisting of mixed sizes of ¼ inch to 3 inch particles which normally
occur in or near old streambeds and have been worn smooth by the action of water. 2: A soil
having particle sizes, according to the Unified Soil Classification System, ranging from the No. 4
sieve size (approximately ¼ inch) to 3 inches. Particles may be natural gravel or angular in shape
as produced by mechanical crushing.
HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL (PLANTS) - A plant whose stems die back to the ground each
year.
HULLED (SEED) - Hull-less seed, such as sericea lespedeza. Seeds are usually processed after
threshing to take off outer hull to facilitate scarification and quicken germination.
HYDROSEEDER - A machine designed to apply seed, fertilizer, lime or short fiber wood or
paper mulch to the soil surface.
MAJOR LAND RESOURCE UNITS - Geographic areas of land, usually several thousand
acres in extent, that are characterized by particular patterns of soil (including slope and erosion),
climate, water resources, land use and type of farming.
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MULCH - Covering on surface of soil to protect and enhance certain characteristics, such as
water retention qualities.
NATURAL GROUND - Ground surface which has not been disturbed by man.
NETTING (MULCH) - Plastic, paper or cotton material used to hold mulch material on the soil
surface.
PARENT MATERIAL - The unconsolidated rock material from which soil profile develops.
PERMANENT SEEDING - Results in establishing vegetation which may remain on the area for
more than one season.
RESIDUES (PLANT) - Dead parts of plants which may be left on the soil surface following
harvest, grazing or cutting.
RILL - A small channel cut by concentrated run-off but through which water commonly flows
only during and immediately after rains or during the melting of snow. A rill is usually only a
few inches deep (but no more that a foot) and, hence, no obstacle to tillage operations.
SEDIMENT - Solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, is being
transported, or has been moved from its site of origin by air, water, gravity, or ice and has come
to rest on the earth’s surface either above or below sea level.
SHEET FLOW - Water, usually storm run-off, flowing in a thin layer over the ground surface.
STABILIZATION - Providing adequate measures, vegetative and/or structural that will prevent
erosion from occurring.
STABILIZED AREA - An area sufficiently covered by erosion resistant material such as a good
cover of grass, or paving by asphalt, concrete or stone, in order that erosion of the underlying soil
does not occur.
STABILIZED GRADE - The slope of a channel at which neither erosion nor deposition occurs.
TEMPORARY SEEDING – Short duration plantings that provide groundcover for one rainy
season.
THATCH - A tightly intermingled layer of living and dead stems, leaves, and roots of grasses.
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TOP SOIL - Presumably fertile or desirable soil material used to top-dress roadbanks, subsoils,
parent material, etc.
WOOD FIBER - A short fiber mulch material, usually applied with a hydroseeder in an aqueous
mixture.
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NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE OFFICES
Auburn
251 Auburn Ravine Rd. Ste. 107
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-5687 ext. 3
Placerville
100 Forni Rd., Ste. A
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-5630
Grass Valley
113 Presley Way Ste. 1
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-3417
Yuba City
1511 Butte House Rd., Ste. B
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 674-1461
Greenville
PO Box 677
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-1300
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High Sierra Resource Conservation and
Development Council
The High Sierra Resource Conservation and Development
Council is a nonprofit organization that is supported by the
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service. The council
works with landowners, communities, organizations and
agencies in El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sierra and Yuba
Counties to enhance local economies and conserve natural
resources.
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What is CONTROL WASTES at the source Outdoor Storage of Liquids
Storm Water Runoff? –Use a GREASE TRAP! Keep a lid on oil drums, and cover
them to protect from rain and snow.
In the developed communities where Reduce solids going to the grease trap or Install a berm or secondary container
we live, precipitation can no longer interceptor. Inspect and clean grease traps to contain spills.
infiltrate. When it rains or snows, frequently to ensure proper operation. Have