San Diego River FY 2009-2010 WURMP Annual Report Appendices

San Diego River WURMP Annual Report Appendix A-24A
FY 2009–2010 Water Quality Activity
TITLE: Forester Creek Debris Barrier
ACTIVITY SUMMARY
The City of El Cajon Public Works Department (City) installed a debris barrier.
The debris barrier was custom manufactured for Forester Creek and placed to
intercept plastic bottles, Styrofoam cups, paper, shopping carts, and other
debris. The barrier was strategically placed in an area adjacent to the City’s
Public Works Maintenance Yard best suited for prompt cleanup following
significant storm events and before it can reach the San Diego River.
PARTICIPATING JURISDICTIONS/ORGANIZATIONS
• City of El Cajon
WATERSHED PRIORITY POLLUTANTS ADDRESSED
• Trash (high priority)
• Sediment
• Bacteria (indirect through trash and sediment; high priority)
HOW THIS ACTIVITY RELATES TO THE SAN DIEGO RIVER WATERSHED
The removal of trash and debris in the San Diego River is important in order to
improve water quality in the river. Trash and debris enters the storm water
system, Forester Creek and eventually the San Diego River and the Pacific
Ocean, posing a threat to wildlife and human health. The debris barrier controls
and contains trash and other debris reducing pollutants from ultimately
discharging into the San Diego River. This activity is an ongoing long-term
activity and trash and debris will continue to be collected and monitored. This
activity is consistent with WURMP Strategic Goal 5 for Bacteria Source
Reduction.
TASKS IMPLEMENTED DURING FY 2009-2010
Collection and removal of a total of 282.5 cubic yards of trash and debris was
conducted as part of maintenance activities by the City of El Cajon. The collection
of trash and debris was as follows:
• Assorted Trash/Debris = 13.5 Cubic Yards
• Organic Materials = 81 Cubic Yards
• Sediment = 188 Cubic Yards