Watershed Management Planning Process

Public Works DepartmentClaudette Ford, Director

Joshua BradtWatershed Resources Specialist

Presenter

February 2009

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AGENDACity’s Stormwater Management Activities Review

Overview of Watersheds

Planning Principles & Process Review

Tool Box

Spotlight: Codornices Watershed

Deliverables

Permeable Pavers-Commissioner Larry Henry

Q & A2

Stormwater Management Activities

Water Quality

Regulatory Compliance

Flood Management

Capital Improvements

Customer Service

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“Watershed” = Drainage Basin

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Berkeley Watersheds

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Planning PrinciplesEncourage Community Participation

Comply with Regulatory Requirements

Improve Environment

Enhance Urban Livability

Attract Funding

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Watershed Management Plan Process

1. Compile & Analyze Existing Data and Studies

2. Develop Public Participation & Education

3. Set Goals: Policies & Principles

4. Select Appropriate Solution-Measures

5. Plan Capital Improvement Projects

6. Develop Monitoring & Maintenance Plans8

Berkeley Watersheds

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General Public & Key Stakeholder Groups

Community at-large Business Owners & Property Owners Environmental Organizations UC-Berkeley & Berkeley Unified School DistrictCity Commissioners & Other COB DepartmentsCity of Oakland & City of AlbanyEBMUD & Caltrans

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Watershed Management Tool BoxTraditional Conveyance

Larger Pipes

Pump Stations

Filtration Devices

Vortex SeparatorsSource: CONTECH Stormwater Solutions

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Watershed Management Tool BoxLow Impact DevelopmentBioSwales

Rain Gardens

Green Roofs

Flow-Through Planters

Cisterns/Rain Barrels

Permeable Surfaces

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BioSwales

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Rain Gardens

source: nevue ngan associates

san mateo county sustainable green streets and parking lots guidebook

Green Roofs

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Flow-Through Planters

Rain Barrels/Cisterns

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Permeable Surfaces: Pavers, Concrete, and Asphalt

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Codornices Creek Watershed

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Longest open creek

Steelhead bearing

Outside studies conducted

Organizing & restoration activities underway

Several City-Owned Sites

Photo by Cris Benton, Sept. 2007

Codornices Watershed Planning Effort

Build Upon Completed Studies

Partner with Stakeholders

Encourage Public Participation

Seek funding

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WMP Deliverables, Fall 2009

Existing Data Compiled

Public Participation Process Initiated

Special Studies Scoped and Initiated

Initial Watershed Management Plan Drafted

ANTICIPATED COST: $230,000

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