San Diego River FY 2009-2010 WURMP Annual Report Appendices

San Diego River WURMP Annual Report Appendix A-14
FY 2009–2010 Water Quality Activity
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San Diego River Park Foundation Cleanup Event Sponsorship
SDR-A14
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
The City of San Diego (City) will partner with the San Diego River Park Foundation
(SDRPF) in an effort to help raise awareness of the pollution, bacteria, and sediment
issues affecting the San Diego River. The City will provide funding for a number of
SDRPF initiatives, including the annual River Days event designed to promote
awareness of the pollution issues surrounding the San Diego River. Additionally,
funding will support the SDRPF’s Clean and Green Team, a volunteer program
designed to remove trash and plant native plants within the San Diego River Watershed
Management Area (WMA). Funding will also be used to support public cleanups and
other educational endeavors.
FY 2010 activities included funding of the SDRPF’s Clean and Green Sponsorship.
One year of support was provided for the Clean and Green Team. Funding went to:
• removal and hauling of debris;
• purchase of tools and supplies;
• printed materials for volunteers; and
• staff time at the events.
The City sponsored twenty-eight cleanup events. A total of 93,775 pounds of trash was
removed and 6,087 hours of volunteer service occurred through the twenty-eight
cleanup events.
TMDL APPLICABILITY
• San Diego Region Beaches and Creeks Bacteria TMDL
TIME SCHEDULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION
The City will coordinate with SDRPF to provide funding for various projects throughout
FY 2011 and beyond. Cleanups will be scheduled as appropriate. Trash Cleanup
Events efforts take place throughout the year, and River Days is scheduled to occur in
May of each year.
PARTICIPATING WATERSHED COPERMITTEE(S)
• City of San Diego
OTHER PARTICIPATING ENTITIES
• San Diego River Park Foundation
• REI
• Union Bank of California
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