Wolf Bay Plan Final - Mobile Bay National Estuary Program

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APPENDIX 4 - ACTION STRATEGIESActionStrategyTimelineProgressWastewater/StormwaterDevelop or adopt approved educational programs toeducate septic tank owners and sewer system users.2nd Quarter, 2004 OngoingBulkheadingTarget all homeowner associations in the area andprovide them with educational presentations about septicsystems.Develop a survey to determine how many house withinthe watershed utilize septic tanks and work withBaldwin County Health Dept. to have all existing septictanks GPS'd.Conduct workshops that compare advanced anddecentralized waste water treatment systems.Develop or adopt an educational program (e.g. WeeksBay Greener by the Yard, NEMO, Clean WaterGuardians) to educate waterfront residents aboutpreventingp ollute d runoff from their property .Encourage municipalities to develop and implementstormwater management policies to control both thequantity and quality of stormwater runoff.Determinequality.impervious cover limits and its effect on waterWork with Auburn Marine Center to implement a stormdrain stenciling program throughout the watershed.Monitor stormwater runoff in strategic locations todetermine types and quantities of contaminants andquantity of runoff.Develop a mailing list of watershed waterfront ownersand target an educational pamphlet on bulkheadingalternatives.Develop or adopt a workshop on alternatives tobulheading for citizens, elected officials, corps, andcontractors.Develop an incentive program to help homeowners planand build alternative structures to vertical seawalls.3rd Quarter, 20043rd Quarter, 20043rd Quarter, 2004commence 2004commence 2004commence 2004commence 2004commence 20043rd Quarter, 20041st Quarter, 20052nd Quarter, 200688
APPENDIX 4 - ACTION STRATEGIES (CONT.)ActionStrategyTimelineProgressBulkheading(cont.)Investigate effects of wake on shoreline erosion todeterminet he need forwake free zones.Map all existing hardened shoreline in the watershed.1st Quarter, 20052nd Quarter, 2004RecreationInvestigate effects of wake on shoreline for publicsafety and habitat loss.Identify areas for possible acquisitions or partnershipsto be used for a variety of uses including habitatprotection and restoration, as well as recreation.Developpubliceducation and outreach toolsaboutpump out locations.Work with local marinas to acquire grants for pumpout stations, recycled oil facilities and fishing linecollection facilities.4th Quarter, 2004Ongoing2nd Quarter, 20042nd Quarter, 2005Promotethe Clean Marinas Program.2nd Quarter, 2004Agriculture/ForestryDeterminethe number and types of farms, proximit yto waterways and effects on land and water.Develop a bacteria, nutrien and pesticide monitoringprogram to determine effects from agricultural andforestry sources including golf courses and sod farms.Develop or adopt an educational campaign aboutnutrient effects with turf management specialists.Develop Green Golf Initiative or Clean WaterGuardian Program for golf courses, i.e. an awardprogram highlighting BMP's based on % pollutantredu ction.Identify and encourage BMP demonstration projectson local farms within the watershed.Develop sediment and water column monitoringprogram, particularly total suspended solids.Develop an aerial photography nonpoint sourcepollution monitoring program.Determine % of watershed in timber, amount of $raised,get a list of timbering operations .891st Quarter, 20051st Quarter, 20052nd Quarter, 20051st Quarter, 20051st Quarter, 20052nd Quarter, 20052nd Quarter, 20052nd Quarter, 2005
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe Wolf Bay area
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3. To protect groundwater resources
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C. Action Strategies for Protection
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B. Overview of ReportThis managemen
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II. DESCRIPTION OF THE WATERSHEDThe
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frequency of thunderstorms over coa
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productive agriculture soils. This
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The watershed is primarily rural, b
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G. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTCurrent Econ
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H. HYDROLOGYBaldwin County is depen
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Pathogens include disease-causing b
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waters and the prompt notification
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a. Conservation Reserve Program (CR
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In 1990, the Coastal Zone Act and R
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7. ADEM Source Water Assessment and
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the United States” except by a Co
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While there are no phase I or II mu
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