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Orange Creek BasinManagement Action Plan
Alachua County CommissionDecember 11, 2007
Fred Calder, FL DEP
(850) 245-8555
Provides:•Quantitative restoration targets•Identification of pollutant sources•Regulatory “backstop”•Application of good science to management
Total Maximum Daily LoadsTotal Maximum Daily Loads
Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) implement TMDLs
Water quality targets needed to return a waterbody to a healthy state
BMAP WaterbodiesNewnans, Orange, Wauberg, & Alachua Sink:Nutrients
Hogtown, Tumblin, & Sweetwater: Bacteria
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Related Waterbodies
Hatchet Creek: Iron, natural condition
Lochloosa:Elevated nutrients, TMDL on hold
• Developed by stakeholders; guidance from DEP
• Adopted by DEP Secretarial Order
• Linked directly to municipal stormwater and GRU wastewater permits
• Linked to best management practices and education for nonpoint sources (e.g. agriculture)
• Evaluated annually; revised every five years
BMAP BasicsBMAP Basics
BMAP Stakeholders BMAP Stakeholders (2004-2007)(2004-2007)
•EPD•Public Works•Health Dept.•EPAC•Others
•Public Works•Water Mgmt. Comm.•Others
SustainableAlachuaCounty
& Other Forestry Representatives
Women for
Wise Growth
& others…
Gainesville Clean Water Partnership
Key Parts of the BMAP DocumentKey Parts of the BMAP Document
•Refined source identification
•Management actions (projects)
•Focused studies (good science)
•Funding
•Monitoring & project tracking
•Commitments
•Follow-up and plan revision
• Improved scientific understanding (nutrients and bacteria)
• Developed new projects to address TMDLs, including cooperative efforts
• Expanded the scope of existing projects
• Began implementing projects to address known issues
• Identified additional studies to refine source understanding
BMAP DevelopmentBMAP Development
• Many unknowns remain in this watershed (e.g. lake nutrient sources)• Thus, the Orange Creek BMAP does not lay out all necessary actions
to achieve TMDLs• Significant restoration efforts are underway to address known sources• Additional projects will be implemented as the scientific understanding
matures
Working With UncertaintyWorking With Uncertainty
Application of Good Science
Wise Use of Resources
• Stormwater retrofits• Wastewater infrastructure management• Pollution prevention• Agricultural and municipal BMP
implementation• Land use planning and land development• Public education
BMAP ProjectsBMAP Projects
The BMAP contains over 100 activities that address bacteria and nutrient sources
• Extensive water quality sampling and microbial source tracking (GRU & Alachua County) completed to identify hot spots
• “Hot Spots” addressed geographically• Pilot = Elizabeth Creek
Bacteria “Hot Spot” ProjectBacteria “Hot Spot” Project
GRU = sewer ACEPD = monitoring
G’ville = stormwater DEP = Data collection & evaluation
ACHD = septic tanks
Paynes Prairie/Sweetwater Branch Sheetflow Restoration
Feasibility study completed• Constructed water quality treatment area • Rehydrate existing wetlands• Remove direct discharge to Floridan aquifer• Will help meet TN reductions identified in TMDL
Steps needed for project to proceed• Funding commitments• Land acquisition• Project design
BMAP identifies specific studies and monitoring needed to guide management
Studies Underway and Planned
• Microbial source tracking
• In-stream bioassessments
• Storm event nutrient assessments
• Stormwater inlet protection pilot project
• Reclaimed water master plan
Approx. $200M in projects completed or in progress for the Orange Creek BMAP area
Detailed Studies
Restoration Projects
Directed Public Education
Agricultural BMPs
Land Acquisition
Stormwater Permit Program
Stormwater BMPs
Wastewater Infrastructure Mgmt.
BMAP Implementation CostBMAP Implementation Cost
$14M in broader actions/ programs emphasized in BMAP areas
Costs not estimated for most future projects (not adopted)
Once adopted by DEP, the BMAP is legally binding for responsible parties through Watershed Restoration Act and stormwater permit program
Local commitments are needed before DEP will adopt the BMAP
Government and non-government Working Group members signing statements of commitment
Commitment to Plan Commitment to Plan ImplementationImplementation
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution 07-xxx
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO SUPPORT AND WORK ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ORANGE CREEK BASIN MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN