State of Florida Nonpoint Source Management Annual Report

2016 State of Florida Nonpoint Source Management Annual Report Merchant, Kathryn

Executive Summary The Department has identified 30 major watersheds in the State of Florida in which it rotates activities such as data collection, assessment of impairments, development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and formation of restoration plans. Restoration plans or Basin Action Management Plans (BMAPs) are coordinated comprehensive sets of strategies designed to implement the pollutant reductions established by the TMDLs. These strategies include permit limits on wastewater facilities, urban and agricultural best management practices, conservation programs, financial assistance and revenue generating activities, and more. The Department s Water Quality Restoration Program (WQRP) develops BMAPs to reduce the impacts of both nonpoint and point sources of pollution, such as stormwater runoff from urban and agricultural areas, wastewater facilities, septic tanks, industries and other sources. The Program coordinates with other state, regional and local governmental agencies, local watershed groups, non-governmental organizations, and other interested stakeholders to develop and implement the Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs). These BMAPs are developed collaboratively with stakeholders and are designed to identify management actions and schedules required to meet the pollutant load reductions required by adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). There was 1 BMAP adopted in 2016, and we currently have four BMAPs under development. There are currently 25 adopted BMAPs in Florida. The Program has overseen approximately 260 projects for the restoration and management of nonpoint sources in 2016. These include approximately 70 projects funded by EPA s Section 319(h) grant and an additional 190 projects funded by state programs. The projects represent both structural and nonstructural activities geared toward watershed restoration. The State proposed 11 projects for 319 2017 award. The State of Florida continues to focus on the protection and restoration of its waters the Department looks forward to putting restoration and education? at the top of its agenda as it moves into 2017. Within this Annual Report, you will find status updates on the goals and actions provided in the NPS Management Plan. Page 1 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

Table of Contents Executive Summary... 1 Watershed Assessment... 3 Watershed Restoration... 3 Nonpoint Source Program Administration... 6 Urban Stormwater Management... 8 Surface, Coastal and Wetlands... 11 Groundwater and Springs... 12 Agriculture... 13 Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS)... 14 Bioassessment... 15 319 FY18 Solicitation and 2010 and 2012 Load Reductions... 15 319 FY17 Workplan and FY18 Solicitation... 15 319 FY10 and FY12 Load Reductions... 16 Page 2 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

Watershed Assessment The Department continues to implement the water body monitoring assessment programs for surface and ground water. In 2016, the basin Group 2 waterbodies have been assessed for impairment and updates were adopted on April 27, 2016. The group includes the Apalachicola-Chipola, Lower St. Johns, Middle St. Johns, Tampa Bay Tributaries, St. Lucie- Loxahatchee, and Charlotte Harbor basins. The adoption did not include any changes to the Apalachicola-Chipola basin; however, and these are re-scheduled for a later date. The number of waterbodies in these basins include: 53 beaches, 18 coastal segments, 151 estuary segments, 443 lakes, 31 springs, and 1033 stream segments; for a total of 1,729 waterbodies. The basin Group 3 waterbodies were also assessed for impairment and updates were scheduled for adoption. The group includes the Caloosahatchee, Choctawhatchee St. Andrews, Lake Worth Lagoon Palm Beach Coast, Sarasota Bay Peace Myakka, and Upper St. Johns basins. The number of waterbodies in these basins include: 89 beaches, 19 coastal segments, 184 estuary segments, 198 lakes, 10 springs, and 763 stream segments; for a total of 1,263 waterbodies. More information on watershed monitoring can be found at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/watersheds/assessment/smplan.htm Our strategic monitoring plans for 2016 included 527 total waterbodies in multiple basins throughout the state. There were 107 different parameters collected which consisted of total nitrogen and phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, biology, metals, turbidity, and bacteria with organic pollutants collected at a select number of locations. Twelve TMDLs are being adopted into state rule for the calendar year 2016 (Jan.1-Dec.31). All were addressing the states priority of nutrient TMDLs. Those waterbodies are; Lake Juliana and Spring Coast of Hernando and Pasco Counties, Lake Talquin (and Lake Talquin at Dam), Lake Juliana, Lake Denham, Lake Weir, Lake Marshall, and Lake Lochloosa (and Cross Creek). Watershed Restoration The Department s Water Quality Restoration Program has been working with stakeholders throughout the year to develop and implement BMAPs which are equivalent to EPA s nine element watershed plans. Florida adopted 1 BMAPs in 2016 (Jackson Blue Springs). There are 4 BMAPs under development (Crystal River/Kings Bay, Weekie Wachee Springs, Volusia Blue Spring, and, Suwanee River). The department uses many factors in its decision to initiate a BMAP to implement an adopted TMDL. One such factor is the TMDL Development Plan, which was a joint effort within the department, and which incorporated many of the components found in EPA s Recovery Potential Screening Tool. This Plan is one piece of the BMAP priority setting Page 3 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

process - the department incorporates other factors including department and/or legislative priorities, available resources, and stakeholder input. The TMDL priority list is posted to the department s TMDL Program website and can be found here: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/tmdl/docs/tmdl-development-plan.pdf The priority BMAP areas provided in the Department s NPS Management Plan is provided below (Table 1). PRIORITIZED LIST OF ADOPTED BMAPS AND IMPAIRMENTS BEING ADDRESSEDTP = Total phosphorus; TN = Total nitrogen; BOD = Biochemical oxygen demand; DO = Dissolved oxygen; FC = Fecal coliform ADOPTED BMAPS IMPAIRMENT ADDRESSED BY BMAP TIER Lake Okeechobee Basin TP I Banana River Lagoon TN/TP I Central Indian River Lagoon TN/TP I North Indian River Lagoon TN/TP I Caloosahatchee Estuary Basin TN I St. Lucie River and Estuary Basin TN/TP/BOD I Santa Fe River Basin TN/DO I Alafia River Basin FC/TN/TP/DO II Bayou Chico (Pensacola Basin) FC II Everglades West Coast TN/DO II Hillsborough River FC II Lake Harney, Lake Monroe, Middle St. Johns River, and Smith Canal TN/TP II Lake Jesup TN/TP/ Unionized Ammonia II Long Branch FC/DO II Lower St. Johns River Basin Main Stem TN/TP II Lower St. Johns River Basin Tributaries I FC II Lower St. Johns River Basin Tributaries II FC II Manatee River Basin FC/TN/TP/DO II Orange Creek TN/TP/FC II Orange Creek - Phase 2 TN/TP/FC II Upper Ocklawaha River Basin TP II Upper Ocklawaha River Basin - Phase 2 TP II Jackson Blue Spring TN/TP II Since 2007, when the first BMAP was adopted, there have been 25 BMAPs adopted in the state. Page 4 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

Each year progress towards restoration is assessed for each adopted BMAP and progress reports are provided annually to the Department. The reports are reviewed by the Department s Water Quality Restoration Program. The NPSM Program works closely with the Water Quality Restoration Program to provide funding assistance for implementation of the BMAPs. There are currently 47 active 319 funded projects targeted at BMAP implementation. Number of Adopted BMAPs 24 25 20 13 15 1 4 6 8 9 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 BMAP Annual Progress Reports for 2016 included updated information pertaining to projects within the BMAP area. These updates included project status (if completed or ongoing), new projects initiated during the reporting period, and revisions to existing projects. BMAP Annual Progress Reports for 2016, except for the Lake Okeechobee, Caloosahatchee and Everglades West Coast BMAPs, included an analysis for either water quality or biological conditions in the basin. For some BMAPs, the restoration goal is based on a biological target, such as sea grass in the Indian River Lagoon BMAPs. Moving forward, the BMAP Program will incorporate more water quality, and where appropriate biological assessment data, in future reports. BMAP Annual Progress Reports for 2016 also included updates to education and outreach efforts associated with BMAP implementation. Many BMAP stakeholders conduct educational programs via their stormwater programs, but also do targeted education to specific groups, such as small farms or equine operations. The list of BMAPs, Plans and the progress reports can be found at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/watersheds/bmap.htm Page 5 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

While the state s BMAP is an important tool for implementing restoration efforts, the state supports the development of alternative restoration plans such as Reasonable Assurance Plans and Nutrient Management Plans. No new Reasonable Assurance (RA) plans have been developed or submitted in 2016, but department received an update to a continuing RA in the Group 3 Sarasota-Peace-Myakka basin. The department is working with stakeholders to develop two RA plans (Mosquito Lagoon and Loxahatchee Estuary) and hope to have an update for one in 2017 for the Florida Keys. As for other types of water quality restoration plans, the department has not received any 4e plans (Waterbodies with restoration plans meeting the requirements of Paragraph 62-303.390(2)(d)) for consideration this year. Nonpoint Source Program Administration The Nonpoint Source Management (NPSM)Program continues to work on decreasing the unliquidated obligation (ULO). Florida s emphasis on funding turn-dirt pollution reduction projects has made it difficult to reduce the ULO. In 2016 the Program continued to implement changes that were instituted in 2014 to reduce the ULO including: Submit the work plan to the EPA earlier in the year so that approval by the EPA is concurrent with the grant becoming available. The NPSM Program continues to move the date earlier for the solicitation process in order to submit the Workplan to EPA well in advance of the September 30 deadline. The solicitation notice for the 31918 grant has already been sent, moving it earlier by another month (1 month earlier than the 31917 solicitation). Due to an increase in the level of review implemented in the summer of 2015 by the State, the previous two Work Plans were not submitted to EPA until late September of each year. By soliciting a month earlier than the previous year the NPSM Program anticipates submitting the 31918 Work Plan in August 2017. Revise the Request For Proposals to solicit projects with time frames of three years or less. The solicitation guidance for the 31917 and 31918 grant included this language. Adjust contract tasks to allow for earlier payments throughout the project duration. The contracts for the 31916 grant projects are being written to allow for periodic payments throughout the construction period. Work with the EPA to reduce the project approval time frame to encourage the submission of more shovel-ready projects. EPA continues to work with the Department to expedite the review process. The 31916 Work Plan was approved by EPA in late June 2016, almost two months earlier than previous Work Plans Page 6 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

A committee in the NPSM Management Program also meets quarterly to review the status of the projects in each of the active grants. The committee has met every quarter since this policy was instituted, in December 2014. Establish a goal of executing contracts within six months of the EPA award. The Program is working with the Agency s procurement staffs and the grantees to expedite the contracting process. Standardized Scope of Work templates developed in early 2015 have been used in the contracting process. In late winter of 2016 the Nonpoint Source Management Program received the authority to process agreements utilizing templates provided by the DEP Procurement Section. This delegation reduces the time for DEP s internal review from about 5 months to one month. Partial templates were received in the spring of 2016 which helped to expedite the process for getting the 2015 Grant Agreements in place. The NPSM Program received the updated Federal Template language for the Agreements from the Procurement Section for the 319 2016 Grant agreements on October 28, 2016. The Program is working to expedite getting the 31916 agreements executed. Identifying earlier in the process leftover funding from older projects The NPSM Program continues to work on expediting the use of leftover funding from older projects that come under budget or projects that are cancelled. The NPSM Program meets quarterly to go over the status of the projects and the Program s project managers check in regularly with the grantees for project updates. The Program is also working on improving the tools used to manage project information. The NPSM Program currently uploads project data into a GIS Mapping Program so that projects are displayed on a map and the project details are provided when the map location is selected. In 2016 one of the computer staffs that works closely with the NPSM Program created an on-line Nonpoint Source Project Tour that highlights some of the projects funded through the NPSM Program. The link to the Project Tour is at: NPS Map Direct Link In 2016 the NPSM Program began entering documents into the Department s document storage system, OCULUS, making documents more accessible to the public and providing a secure, long term storage solution for documents. The NPSM Program staffs continue their coordination and outreach efforts. In 2016 they met with a variety of groups on nonpoint source pollution issues, including: Stakeholders for BMAP development/oversight Public of all ages at events to explain nonpoint source and watershed characteristics and problems Page 7 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

Agency staff and staff from the gulf coast counties to discuss potential projects for RESTORE Act funding. An NPSM staff person provided assistance to the Department in drafting a proposal for RESTORE Act funding. Department of Health staff to discuss OSTDS issues and a statewide septic inventory NRCS and DACs staff to discuss BMP implementation, manual development and NWQI A list of the manuals, brochures and other outreach materials can be found at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/nonpoint/pubs.htm In June, 2016 the 319 2016 Grant Workplan was approved by EPA. There were 12 projects submitted to EPA for approval under the 319 2016 Grant. Information on all the active 319 funded projects is in Appendix 2 of this report. In the winter of 2016, the Program solicited for 31917 projects. The Program submitted the 31917 workplan on September 23, 2016. The Program solicited for the 31918 projects in late fall of 2016. Urban Stormwater Management Restoration of water quality in Florida s urban areas is a high priority. The Department has targeted restoration efforts in the urban areas. Most of Florida s BMAPs cover urban areas such as BMAPs in the lower St. Johns River and the Indian River Lagoon. The NPSM Program supports the restoration efforts through education programs and providing funding assistance with turn-dirt projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution. The Program supports or administers several important education programs. The Florida- Friendly Landscaping (FFL) Program, administered for more than 20 years in partnership with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), includes both the Florida Friendly Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) program and the Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) program. FFL provides science-based information focused on reducing nonpoint source pollution through proper fertilization, irrigation, and pesticide use on residential and commercial landscapes. FFL targets both private homeowners and professional landscapers. The FYN program, through the network of county-based UF/IFAS Extension agents, serves as a mechanism for outreach to homeowners. Some 47 of Florida s 67 counties generously supply funding to support FFL agents in their county extension offices, greatly leveraging the 319 grant funding provided by FDEP to UF/IFAS to support the FFL program s state office staff and program administration. The FFL state office staff includes an FYN state coordinator who networks with all FFL agents statewide. Together, the FYN state coordinator and the statewide network of FFL agents reach hundreds of thousands of homeowners per year through numerous workshops, classes, and one-on-one consultations, as well as mass media, such as Page 8 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

newspaper and magazine articles and radio and television programs. The FDEP Total Daily Maximum Load (TMDL) program and its associated Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) provide a gauge of FYN program effectiveness. Those nutrient abatement BMAPs that quantify starting nutrient loads include calculations for nutrient removal credited to FYN programs in the applicable drainage basins. BMAPs implemented to date quantify that these FYN programs accounted for over 62,000 pounds of nitrogen removal per year. d on FDEP estimates that structural or operational nitrogen clean up methodologies, such as regional stormwater pond installation or street sweeping programs, cost approximately $500 per year for each pound of nitrogen removed, FYN programs in the subject BMAP basins account for over $30 million per year in savings for nitrogen removal. While the FYN program serves as the FFL outreach mechanism to homeowners, the GI-BMP program serves as the outreach mechanism to landscaping professionals. The Florida legislature mandates GI-BMP training and certification for all professional landscapers who apply fertilizer commercially. Implemented through the UF/IFAS Extension, courses are provided through in-person classes, online, or by DVD; with training available in English, Spanish or Haitian Creole. Follow-up surveys conducted six and 12 months after course completion indicated most these professionals were incorporating the BMP methodologies into their standard procedures. Currently, UF/IFAS coordinates over 240 active GI-BMP instructors. As of December 2016, the GI-BMP program had conducted over 1,725 classes and certified over 39,084 landscaping professionals as having at least a basic understanding of the many BMPs that have a direct impact on water quality. The GI-BMP program is ongoing and set to reach its goal of 45,000 certified landscaping professionals by 2018. Below some highlights from 31910 and 31912: Ft. Pierce Heathcote Botanical Gardens This project has been very successful in using 31912 funds in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District, St. Lucie Issues Team, Treasure Coast Resource Conservation Council and the City of Fort Pierce. This stormwater project provides treatment for a 1242-acre watershed of urban and commercially developed land. A treatment train of six Best Management Practices (BMPs) has been joined together to improve the water quality of the stormwater runoff that discharges into the Indian River Lagoon. In addition to stormwater improvements, recreational amenities were added allowing visitors to enjoy the facilities while being educated about the stormwater protection system and the importance of preserving our natural resources. Below are some pictures from the project and the BMPs that were installed. Page 9 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

The City of Titusville s Littoral Zone Vegetation Planting This project used 31910 funds and was added to the workplan to use up funds that came available early 2016. The City of Titusville is currently compiling projects to meet the TMDL allocations for North Indian River Lagoon BMAP. The project successfully executed littoral zone plantings in three ponds within two basins in the area. Shoreline plantings provide an important buffer between upland landscapes and waterbodies by taking up excess phosphorus and nitrogen originating from fertilizers, pet waste, and vetitive debris, as well as many other pollutants carried by runoff. There was educational signage put out at each pond, newsletters sent out, newspaper article published and an updated blurb put on the City s website. Page 10 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

Royal Oak Before and After project Pictures St. Johns Pond Before and After Project Pictures Surface, Coastal and Wetlands In 2016, the NPSM Program managed approximately 21 projects that directly impacted the waters along the coastline. Two of which are OSTDS projects which reduce and prevent NPS pollution of coastal waters in support of the Coastal Zone Act Rehabilitation Amendments. With Florida s large coastline, many of the nonpoint source reduction projects that the NPSM Program manages have an indirect impact on the waters along the coastline. One coastal project closing in 2016 is the Sarasota Hudson Bayou project. This project was with Sarasota County through the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program. The project took the site conditions into consideration and worked with community input to make the project a success. The LID techniques utilized in the project, including bioswales and pervious pavement, are a demonstration for the community on how to incorporate stormwater infrastructure into an Page 11 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

urban landscape. This project demonstrated the feasibility of retrofitting an older infrastructure with innovative LID techniques such as the pervious pavers, pervious concreted and bioswales to treat stormwater before it enters water resources. The project will be effective in the long-term reduction of TSS and TN, meeting the mass removal goals established in the 319 grant and improving the water entering Hudson Bayou.. The Program supported projects geared towards reducing bacterial and nutrient nonpoint source pollution to surface and coastal areas. In 2016, the Program continued the 319 funding support of several projects that target reductions through improved management of onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems. Groundwater and Springs Groundwater and springs protection are also a high priority for the Department. Several Florida s springs are impaired for nutrients. In 2016, the Department adopted 1 BMAP targeting springs restoration, and is developing two other Springs BMAPs. Some of the sources of nutrient pollution are agriculture, septic tanks and urban fertilizer. The NPSM Program has several ongoing projects to address these sources. The 319 grantfunded Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program, described in the Urban Section, provides training to professionals and residents on fertilizer and pesticide use. There are several projects throughout the state that target septic pollution. A project in Duval County includes inspection of septic tanks and educating homeowners on proper maintenance of systems. Under the Department s Water Quality Assessment Program, the Groundwater Trends Monitoring network, 47 wells are visited quarterly and sampled for field measurements and water quality samples. Of those 47, the 24 unconfined wells are sampled monthly for field measurements. Analyses for these data are completed every other year, and one such analysis was just completed for the 2016 Integrated Report, therefore the next analysis will be done again in 2017. The current analysis includes data through 2014 and report cards can be found at this webpage: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/monitoring/report-cards.htm Page 12 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

For the Groundwater Status Monitoring network, the department attempts to collect 120 samples for the confined aquifers in January/February each year and 120 samples for the unconfined aquifers during November/December. The locations of these wells are randomly selected from a large list of wells that covers the entire state. Sometimes when sites are visited the wells are either no longer there or are not sampleable. Generally, the department staffs collect 120 unconfined samples and just slightly less of the confined aquifer wells. Data from this monitoring network are pooled in three-year periods. The data can be used by the Department and local stakeholders to identify potential sources of contamination such as septic systems, fertilizers, and other nonpoint sources. Agriculture Florida ranks high as an agricultural producer, making restoration efforts in agricultural areas a high priority for the state. One of the staff members in the Water Quality Restoration Program (WQRP) focuses efforts on agricultural NPS implementation projects. He works closely with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and the University of Florida s Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF-IFAS), and the agricultural industry to develop, verify and promote agricultural Best Management Practices. The Department is responsible for the verification of agricultural BMP manual effectiveness. Initial verification is required before rule adoption. Provisions of these BMP manuals are legally enforceable where required in BMAPs. They are also training tools, along with extension service publications. The manuals can be found at: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/divisions-offices/agricultural-water-policy/enroll-in- BMPs/BMP-Rules-Manuals-and-Other-Documents. In addition, a completely new manual, Water Quality/Quantity Best Management Practices for Florida Dairy Operations adopted into Rule and published this year. Another new manual, Water Quality/Quantity Best Management Practices for Florida Poultry Operations, was completed and adopted in 2016. Also in 2016, a revised Water Quality Best Management Practices for Florida Cow/Calf Operations (2008) was completed and adopted and will be published in 2017. The WQRP staff coordinates with NRCS to implement monitoring plans for projects funded under the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI). The Program worked with the Department s sampling teams as well as other Department staff to coordinate related monitoring efforts. Monitoring is now underway in both the Tri-County Agricultural area on the east coast and at the Little Scurlock Creek area in the Florida Panhandle. Page 13 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

Five new NWQI watersheds were reviewed and submitted to NRCS for final NWQI selection for FY2017. NPSM Program staff members attended meetings with NRCS and FDACs staff throughout the year. They attended state technical committee meetings and visited sites implementing BMPs funded under the 319 grant and NWQI to promote the BMPs and evaluate effectiveness. The Department s Water Quality Restoration staff members meet with agricultural stakeholders regularly throughout the BMAP process. BMAPs include a significant amount of agricultural land, such as the Santa Fe and Okeechobee adopted BMAPs, and the developing Suwannee River BMAP. Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) The NPSM Program works closely with the Department of Health (FDOH) and County Health Departments to implement practices geared towards reducing pollution from OSTDS. The Department s groundwater program staff have an ongoing research project at Ichetucknee Springs State Park. A standard OSTDS with a mulch layer added beneath the drainfield is being monitored for effectiveness in treating effluent. The project is in its 2 nd year of this project with promising results showing from event to event. Chloride, total nitrogen, and total phosphorus are being monitored; with promising results so far, particularly at reducing nitrogen pollution. The project does not have an end time period due to the public and scientists interest in the longevity of the mulch being tested so data will continue to be taken. There are two South Longwood projects in the 31916 Work Plan that fund the conversion from septic systems to central sewer, including installing the laterals, hooking up to the sewer line and abandoning the septic tanks. In 2016, the NPSM Program staff and WQRP staff communicated with the Florida Department of Health staff to discuss progress on a complete inventory of septic systems throughout the state. And as a result of discussions, the Department of Health has received 319 funding to contribute to the inventory development and continued support of a data base for storing and accessing septic tank documentation, such as permitting, maintenance and location information. There are several 319 grant funded projects with individual counties that support activities that contribute to the septic inventory process. Such counties include: Duval, Indian River County, Bradford- Union, Gadsden, and Suwannee. As noted previously, septic systems are expected to be a continued priority for future projects to address nonpoint source pollution. Page 14 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

Bioassessment The Department is utilizing bioassessment tools in the assessment of impaired waters, in conjunction with numeric nutrient criteria, for development of site specific alternative criteria, and for attainability analyses for waterbody reclassification petitions. Bioassessment monitoring occurs throughout the state and provides data to water quality assessment and restoration programs. During 2016, DEP staff conducted bioassessments at approximately 255 stream and river sites and approximately 130 lake sites. New staff attended DEP standard operating procedure trainings that were held in April and September, taught by DEP staff. Bioassessment program staff continue to conduct bioassessment sampling training to the public and operate a Bioassessment QA regiment, and Assessment program staff use non-dep bioassessment data for waterbody assessments. Approximate number of bioassessments conducted by FDEP staff for the projects listed. Project SCI LVI LVS RPS Strategic Monitoring (SMP) 125 41 260 270 Trend Network 30 n/a 30 30 Status Network n/a 72 n/a n/a Reference Site Targeted Sampling 35 20 35 35 The annual statewide bioassessment conference was held in March 2016 in conjunction with the annual Watershed Monitoring meeting. Bioassessment topics covered included: Low water SCI study results; Reference stream results and evaluation; Bioassessment data usability procedure review; FDEP Bioassessment workgroup priorities; Discussion of tricky bioassessment sampling issues submitted by sampling staff; Use of bioassessments in water quality standards studies; NOTOXhisto study results; and review of hydrologic modification scoring procedures. In September 2016, sampling staff from around the state participated in a LVI sampling event in Orlando. During this event, sampling teams collected data for the Strategic Monitoring and Status Network projects, and conducted crosstraining for LVI sampling and plant identification with junior staff. 319 FY18 Solicitation and 2010 and 2012 Load Reductions 319 FY17 Workplan and FY18 Solicitation Projects selected for the FY17 draft workplan a grant request of $6,107,601.92 and, if funded, will represent nutrient reductions totaling 50,873 lbs/yr of total suspended solids, 9787 lbs/yr of total nitrogen and 2818 lbs/yr of total phosphorus. The FY17 workplan had approximately $1 million designated for education funds, in the watershed category, to fund projects in adopted BMAPs. These projects were solicited for in early December. NPSM Program also sent out the FY18 Grant Solicitation in December 2016. Page 15 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

319 FY10 and FY12 Load Reductions The 319 2010 and 2012 grants were closed out in 2016 although post construction monitoring is continuing for several these 319 projects. In addition to turn-dirt projects the grant provided funding for numerous programmatic efforts, including UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping program and associated Green Industries BMP program, as well as onsite sewage treatment and disposal system outreach, the creation and refinement of bioassessment tools, and the continuation of the state s erosion and sediment control training program. The tables below represent a summary of the projects funded by the FY10 and FY12 grant. 319 FY10 Load Reductions Source Title Amount Spent Under Contract or Program Location TN (lbs/yr) TP (lbs/yr) TSS (lbs/yr) NPS Program Administration $305,039.37 Statewide N/A N/A N/A Erosion Sediment Control Program $126,983.30 Statewide N/A N/A N/A Green Industries BMP Training $302,127.67 Statewide N/A N/A N/A Continuation of NPS Biological Monitoring and Assessment $623,854.18 Statewide N/A N/A N/A Program NPS Bioassessment Quality Assurance Program Originally $16,000 Statewide N/A N/A N/A $36,0000 Continued Expansion and Sustainability of the Florida Friendly Landscaping Program $2,052 Statewide 500 N/A N/A originally $569,862 Continued Expansion and Sustainability of the Florida $248,738 Statewide 61500 N/A N/A Friendly Landscaping Program Stormwater Management Academy Pollution Prevention Education Originally $250,000 $134,328 Statewide N/A N/A N/A Continuation of OSTDS County Outreach Project - Originally $200,000 set aside for OSTDS Projects Gadsden County Health Dept. OSTDS $33,435 Suwannee River Area N/A N/A N/A $14,624 Countywide N/A N/A N/A DOH Carmody Scanning Project $68,053 Statewide N/A N/A N/A Page 16 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

Continuation of Abatement of Nonpoint Pollution from Unpaved Roads Gap Creek Watershed Water Quality Improvements $385,378 Northwest FL N/A 138 101330 $190,471 Northwest FL 66 14 3556 Capital Cascade Park Stormwater Treatment System Originally $421,919 $245,582 Wakulla Springs, Leon County 2120.5 769.14 18641.39 Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration Phase 1 (Task 3A) Originally $750,000(Moved to 07) $0 Ocklawaha Watershed 104000 1158 N/A Melbourne Beach Stormwater Quality Improvements Originally $250,000 (moved to 08) $0 Indian River Lagoon 36.3 5.3 1577.6 Elizabeth Place Hydrologic Enhancement Program Lake Seminole Regional Alum Treatment Facility Coconut Lane Outfall Improvements - originally $119,415 Reconstruct Riberia Street & Revitalize the San Sebastian River North Lake Lawne Stormwater Treatment Project $400,000 $500,000 Polk, Green Swamp Lake Jesup Watershed 257 115 6779 50.8 573.2 31,550 $107,473 St. Lucie 2.42 4.62 1188 $450,000 $58,890 Lower St. Johns Middle St. Johns N/A 3.3 7017.3 49 15.4 N/A Water Farming $997,145.00 St. Lucie 27822 6641 245024 Micco/Little Hollywood Exfiltration & Second Generation Baffle Box: Riverview Drive Denitrification Wall Bioreactor $67,123 Indian River Lagoon 36.7 11.8 N/A Brevard Co. - Carpenter Road $124,850 Monitoring the Effectiveness of Forest Fertilization and Special Management Zone Best Management Practices for Preventing Nutrient Loading Lake Sybelia $373,455 Spring Lakes - $624,000 approved in Fall 2013 for 31911, the additional $624,000 for 31910 is pending approval. Indian River Lagoon 1.24 N/A N/A $175,482 Statewide N/A N/A N/A $624,000 Middle St. Johns Lake Okeechobee Watershed N/A N/A N/A 431.2 8686124 31,411.16 Sarasota - Hudson Bayou $43,222 Sarasota Bay 456 208 47493 Osceola County Buenaventure Lakes $89,081 Lake Okeechobee Watershed 725 339 N/A Escambia County Low Impact Design Manual $99,321 Escambia County N/A N/A N/A Page 17 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

City of Titusville Littoral Planting $42,289 Indian River Lagoon 268 109 N/A FDOH OSTDS Inventory $308,805 Statewide N/A N/A N/A 319 FY12 Load Reductions Source Title Amount Spent Under Contract or Program Watershed TN(lbs/yr) TP(lbs/yr) TSS (lbs/yr) NPS Program Administration $825,058.62 Statewide N/A N/A N/A Erosion Sediment Control Program $118,192.93 Statewide N/A N/A N/A Green Industries BMP Training $186,510.34 Statewide N/A N/A N/A Continuation of NPS Biological Monitoring and Assessment Program UCF-Stormwater Management Academy (SMA) Effectiveness of Silviculture BMPs for Forest Fertilization in Pine Straw prediction Continuation of TAPP $74,300 Continuation of OSTDS County Outreach Project - Levy Co Continuation of OSTDS County Outreach Project -Bradford Co Continuation of OSTDS County Outreach Project - Suwannee Fort Pierce - Heathcote Botanical Gardens Paynes Prairie Sheetflow Restoration - Phase 2 -was $467,270 Revitalize Impaired Waters of Charlotte Harbor Area 2, 2-A ("Northshore") PC South Algal Nutrient Removal Facility Enhancing Nutrient Removal Performance of Agricultural Stormwater Detention/Retention Micco/Littly Hollywood Exfiltration and Second Generation Baffle Box Poppleton Creek Tidal Wetlands Creation and Restoration $117,574.28 Statewide N/A N/A N/A $0.00 Statewide N/A N/A N/A $351,139 Statewide N/A N/A N/A Wakulla Springs N/A N/A N/A $62,500 Countywide N/A N/A N/A $41,260 Countywide N/A N/A N/A $53,725 Countywide N/A N/A N/A $440,000 St. Lucie 7140.2 1381.8 N/A $0 Oklawaha 104000 1158 N/A $188,623 St. Lucie 128.2 31.5 1728.1 $850,000 $317,336 $171,289 $150,000 Lake Forrest Stormwater Retention Pond $249,000 Indian River Lagoon Everglades West Indian River Lagoon St. Lucie River Lake Okeechobee 11051 2319 13687 5772 864 N/A 36.7 11.8 N/A 75.1 25 13224 N/A N/A N/A Page 18 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016

Water Farming $509,256 St. Lucie 27822 6641 245,024 Optimization of Predictive Soil Testing Methods for Implementation of Ag. BMPS in FL Brevard County FAV Project $253,228 Brevard County Fountainhead Denitri. System $124,092.94 Statewide N/A N/A N/A $0 Indian River Lagoon Indian River Lagoon 90.95 7.26 N/A 488 N/A N/A DOH Duval Septic Enforcement $61,000.00 St. Johns N/A N/A N/A DOH Duval Septic Enforcement $40,023 St. Johns N/A N/A N/A IRL - DOH OSTDS Scanning $104,867 Statewide N/A N/A N/A Killearn Estates Plantation Educational Outreach $39,468 Wakulla Springs 12550 3291 N/A Page 19 of 19, Florida Annual Update 2016