Stream Corridor Stewardship & Management Planning

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1 Stream Corridor Stewardship & Management Planning Presentation by: Shelly Johnson-Bennett, DC Planning Department Wayne Reynolds, DC Department of Public Works

2 Purpose To enhance stream corridor stewardship and create a vision for the future of local stream side communities along the Upper Delaware River

3 Sponsorship Coordinated by Upper Delaware River Tailwaters Coalition (UDRTC) in partnership with the Delaware County Core Group Partners Funding and support provided by NYS DOS and the Community Foundation of the Southern Tier Funding and contributions from various state, federal and regional sources and organizations in support of the planning project

4 Overview The Stream Corridor Management Plan is being developed to identify and address stream issues specific to the Upper Delaware region. Local participation will ensure the creation of a useable plan for addressing local issues and directing programs already in place. The plan must be locally driven to be effective in the future.

5 Stream Management Plan Development of the Plan requires field assessments, professional analysis and community input Demonstration projects will be incorporated

6 What this Plan is NOT: Not a construction program to: Fix all eroding streambanks Remove all stream gravel Fix all stream crossings Not a flood prevention program Not a local law requiring local enforcement or adding any additional local responsibilities NOT a regulatory program

7 What this Plan is: A locally developed resource management plan that defines stream stewardship and management for the entire community A means of creating a road map to coordinate the activities of government, the private sector and individuals as they work and live near streams A means to identify and prioritize goals and objectives of the community as we live and work along the streams A means to grow and enhance business opportunities that come from living along the Delaware River.

8 What this Plan is: Identification of problems and opportunities to address: stream stability and property protection issues flood issues aesthetic, recreational and ecological concerns economic development potential Opportunity to work with government agencies and local groups to address stream maintenance issues Identification of funding sources for locally sponsored projects

9 Project Advisory Committee Committee of stakeholders including local municipal leaders, streamside landowners, agency and organization representatives that guide and participate in the development of the Plan. Track and review plan progress Help prepare plan components Assist with project prioritization Inform their constituents about the goals and activities of the effort

10 Local Community Advisory Committees (CAC) You may choose to serve on your local CAC to review or become involved with plan development and how it relate s to your area, i.e. Stormwater management Fisheries and aquatic habitat Floodplain management and hazard mitigation Local grass roots project development Local land use and comprehensive plan review and incorporation Local Economic sustainability concerns

11 Current Progress Public Meetings with Tom Shepstone: Current conditions and issues Town of Colchester Towns of Hancock and Tompkins and Village of Hancock Towns of Sanford and Deposit and Village of Deposit Historic inventory of the watershed Town of Colchester Towns of Hancock and Tompkins and Village of Hancock Towns of Sanford and Deposit and Village of Deposit

12 Current Progress Preliminary field assessment of Oquaga Creek in Sanford and Deposit and Fish Creek in Hancock Previous assessments of Sands Creek in Hancock and Tompkins and Cadosia Creek in Hancock GIS Inventory of the watershed Demonstration projects along Sands Creek Grant applications for additional demonstration projects on Oquaga Creek in Deposit and Gregory Hollow in Colchester

13 Current Progress Preliminary assessments completed for Oquaga Creek and Fish Creek subbasins GIS analyses Existing and historic aerial photos Land form data Land uses Soils information Field recon to verify data

14 Current Progress Incorporation of other initiatives Delaware County Action Plan All Hazards Mitigation Plan Local Comprehensive and Development Plans Preparation of Education and Outreach materials Meeting series Public Meetings Public events, festivals and fairs

15 Current Progress Development of management initiatives Inventory and assessment of local, regional, state and federal management goals and objectives as well as rules and regulations Preparing for Community Visioning Process CAC meetings in each community, educational forums

16 Community Visioning

17 What is Community Visioning? A process that empowers community groups to: Take greater responsibility for stewardship of their resources Discern when outside help from a resource management or other agency is or is not needed Make decisions regarding future development plans for the local communities. Visioning relies heavily on direct participation and involvement of the local citizens.

18 How does Community Visioning work? Four step process which defines: Where are we now? (Profile the community) Where are we going? (Analyze the trends) Where do we want to be? (Create the vision) How do we get there? (Develop an action plan)

19 How is Community Visioning organized? The public and all stakeholders are invited to participate in workshops to define local needs for stream management and resource protection. The UDRTC, FUDR and Delaware County partners can facilitate the process The PAC can help determine how many workshops will be held and where. The PAC can help bring more people into the process

20 What might be asked at a Community Visioning session What are the five most important aspects of your community? How do you envision stream management for your community? What tools are already being used in your community to protect streams? (i.e. local laws, design standards, etc.) What tools would you like to see your community include for stream management and protection?

21 Community Visioning can incorporate Smaller groups that focus on specific topics (i.e. economic sustainability, flooding, stream habitat, etc.) Public educational activities to identify; possible stewardship initiatives, steps to improve stormwater management and highway maintenance, how to navigate the permit process.

22 Community Impacts As part of the visioning we must look at how communities are impacted by the streams and how we are currently addressing those issues such as : Residential flood impacts Stream crossings Road flood hazards Bridges and dams (public and private) Stormwater and urban runoff