CHAPTER 8: ELEMENT G. - MILESTONES

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1 Chapter 8: Element g. s CHAPTER 8: ELEMENT G. - MILESTONES The following prioritized goals state water quality improvement or protection goals. These goals include specific targets for reducing pollutants or mitigating impacts, and identify timeframes for accomplishment. Below each goal is a list of interim measurable milestones as well as expected dates of completion for each milestone. These are short-term milestones. Other long-term milestones will be developed as planning continues. Goal: Demonstrate the effectiveness of bioretention systems to improve water quality (increase D.O.; reduce E. coli, TSS, phosphorus) by retaining the first 1.14 inches (90% of rainfall) at 3 demonstration sites by March Identify priority sub-watersheds in which to implement MSD demonstration projects January 2010 following criteria established in Chapter Establish baseline data for 3 MSD bioretention sites. May 2010-May Design and install 6 residential scale rain garden cells for MSD demonstration project in November 2010 City of University City. 4. Design and install 6 residential scale rain garden cells for MSD demonstration project in May 2011 City of Creve Coeur. 5. Design and install one commercial scale MSD bioretention demonstration project with May 2011 underdrain and forebay in City of Brentwood. 6. Collect flow, D.O., E. coli, TSS & phosphorus data for three MSD demonstration sites. Quarterly, Aug Identify priority areas in City of Frontenac in which to install bioretention systems in January 2010 accordance with Frontenac master plan. 8. Identify design for Frontenac BMP Bouga to Bluespring South Storm. March Implement design for Frontenac BMP Bouga to Bluespring South Storm. September Identify design for Frontenac BMP 14 and 43 Countryside Storm. March Implement design for Frontenac BMP 14 and 43 Countryside Storm. September Report on effectiveness of Frontenac BMP Bouga to Bluespring South Storm. March 2012, 2013, Report on effectiveness of Frontenac BMP 14 and 43 Countryside Storm. March 2013, 2014, Develop QAPP for comparing effectivenees of bioretention systems -underdrains vs no December 2012 underdrains. 15. Collect baseline data on 5-10 rain garden BMP's for the purpose of comparing effectiveness of bioretention systems -underdrains vs no underdrains. 16. Collect post construction data on 5-10 rain garden BMP's for the purpose of comparing effectiveness of bioretention systems -underdrains vs no underdrains. 17. Track and make available information on size, scope, location, and effectiveness of area BMP's. December 2013 December 2014 Ongoing Page 8-1

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3 Chapter 8: Element g. s Goal: Remove barriers to bioretention installation through training and incentives resulting in at least 20 demonstration sites at area schools, churches, and residences by Educate teachers on the benefits of rain gardens during the Sustainable Schoolyard Teacher Institute. June 2010, Jun Assist with and document BMP installation in 1-3 schools in the watershed. November Identify steering committee to oversee design and implementation of BMP incentive March 2012 program. 4. Publicize and conduct bioretention training sessions for interested professionals. April Develop a plan for the design of the BMP incentive program. June Identify and engage pre-qualified sub-contractors to participate in BMP incentive September 2012 program. 7. Secure the participation of at least 12 municipalities in the BMP incentive program. December Publicize and conduct bioretention training sessions for interested professionals. Feb Develop outreach materials to promote BMP incentive program. March Implement outreach strategy to promote BMP incentive program. June Identify landowners willing to participate in BMP incentive program. September Facilitate bioretention design development process. December Identify and implement review procedure for selecting participants in BMP incentive January 2014 program. 14. Notify BMP incentive program awardees. February Publicize and conduct bioretention training sessions for interested professionals. March Develop bioretention installation certification program for qualified professionals. September Facilitate implementation of BMP incentive program designs. October Reimburse BMP incentive participants for their expenses. December 2014 Goal: Establish metrics on impact of trees on stormwater management and implement model urban forestry management program in the watershed by December Design elementary school tree planting booklet. May Print copies of elementary school tree planting booklet. December Identify elementary schools in the watershed interested in the tree planting guide booklet. March Distribute tree planting guide booklet and tree seedlings to plant to interested elementary schools in the watershed. September Plant tree seedlings in the watershed. March Identify a municipality interested in participating in a tree inventory with citizen participation. April Conduct sample tree inventory in one municipality. Engage citizen participation in the process. June Input results of citizen gathered tree inventory into itree Hydro software program. September Disseminate itree data results of tree inventory to municipal population. December Conduct research on existing model urban forest management programs. (City of Chesterfield and others) January 2013 Page 8-3

4 Chapter 8: Element g. s 11. Encourage other municipalities to conduct their own tree inventory efforts based on model tree inventory project. March Share results of research on existing model urban forest management programs with all municipalities in the watershed through online social marketing outlets. December Develop and distribute tree maintenance guide. March Host workshop on model urban forest management programs. December Raise and provide tree seedlings for interested groups to plant. Ongoing Goal: At least 5000 pounds of trash, leaf litter, and/or organic debris removed or prevented from entering Deer Creek annually. 1. Conduct annual volunteer trash clean ups in the watershed. (Local as well as larger) Annually 2. Identify and prioritize parcels in the watershed needing organic debris removal as recommended by City of Brentwood. June Conduct an environmental assessment of Brentwood properties with organic construction debris to determine feasibility of purchase of property and removal of debris. September Identify municipality interested in participating in model leaf litter reduction outreach program. February Develop database of names and contact information of all residential landowner who live along creeks in participating municipality. April Remove organic matter construction debris from prioritized Brentwood property. September Develop leaf litter reduction flier. October Design "I've done my part to protect water quality" yard signs. November Mail flier to all homeowners as identified in database re importance of leaf litter reduction in streams. December Offer "I've done my part to protect water quality" yard signs to interested homeowners. January 2014 Goal: At least 2 linear miles of riparian corridor permanently removed from development and appropriately landscaped to reduce impacts on erosion, sedimentation and creek widening by March Design model BMP related to trail construction along Deer Creek. December Implement model BMP related to trail construction along Deer Creek. December Develop a set of guidelines and best practices for riparian corridor property buyouts. March Develop agenda for workshop on the mechanics of stream dynamics related to flow. For planners, public works staff, developers. May Conduct outreach and recruit participants for workshop on the mechanics of stream dynamics related to flow. For planners, public works staff, developers. June Implement workshop on the mechanics of stream dynamics related to flow. For planners, public works staff, developers. September Identify and prioritize parcels for purchase in the riparian corridor and set aside development rights in perpetuity as recommended by watershed municipalities. September Identify and prioritize appropriate areas in the watershed for wetland restoration. November Publicize model BMP related to trail construction along Deer Creek with well placed educational signage. January 2013 Page 8-4

5 Chapter 8: Element g. s 10. Facilitate the purchase and set-aside of development rights of Brentwood properties as prioritized. March Design planting plan for prioritized Brentwood property. March Implement planting plan for Brentwood purchased property. September Organize and implement invasive species removal effort, replace with native species. Engage citizens in efforts. Annually 14. Riparian corridor set-back ordinances adopted by 80% of major municipalities in the watershed. January 2015 Goal: Reach EPA standard for chloride levels in Deer Creek by Collect salt usage data. Ongoing 2. Develop workshop for road salt applicators and maintenance crews on private June 2012 developments. 3. Identify strategy for identifying outreach strategy to road salt applicators and maintenance crews on private developments. March Conduct training workshop for road salt applicators and maintenance crews on private developments. September Include article on the hazards of excessive salt use in Deer Creek Watershed Alliance newsletter. Annually 6. Monitor impact of forbay and underdrain components of the Brentwood bioretention system to protect groundwater supplies from chloride pollution. October 2014 Goal: Remove barriers to rain barrel effectiveness related to cost, capacity, and maintenance by December Conduct research on costs & benefits of different rain barrel designs. December Produce a fact sheet outlining the relative costs and benefits of different rain barrel designs. June Design a rain barrel display comparing relative benefits of different rain barrel designs for tabling at festivals and farmers markets. September Identify municipalities interested in participating in relative rain barrel design field testing and secure their partnership. February Conduct outreach to identify homeowners interested in field testing effectiveness of different rain barrel designs. March Set up portable rain barrel display and distribute fact sheet at festivals and farmers markets. Annually beginning December Distribute and install 30 rain barrels to field test relative effectiveness of different designs. September Provide training to homeowners on how to properly maintain their rain barrels. December Conduct follow up surveys with homeowners to determine rain barrel effectiveness. December 2014 Goal: Field test and document effectiveness of pet waste composting systems by November Page 8-5

6 Chapter 8: Element g. s 1. Identify/create plans for how to construct pet waste composting systems. March Construct model pet waste composting systems. June Hold workshop on how to construct pet waste composing system. September Identify municipality to participate in pet waste composing demonstration project. March Identify homeowners to participate in pet waste composting demonstration project. June Install 10 pet waste composting systems. September Conduct 6-month survey on effectiveness of pet waste composting systems. March Conduct 12-month survey on effectiveness of pet waste composting systems. September 2014 Page 8-6