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| American River Water Quality Monitoring Network Inventory Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: Task 3 for the Phase 3 (2004-2007) of the American River Watershed Group is to Identify and foster opportunities for collaboration among stakeholders and facilitate implementation of projects for ecosystem restoration and water quality improvement. Identification of existing water quality monitoring activities in a watershed is an is an important first step in water quality monitoring network design. Currentness: None |
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| American River Watershed Coordinator Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: The American River Watershed (North and Middle forks) applied for and recieved a DOC grant for a watershed coordinator. The Coordinator is Bill Templin and can be reached at (916)601-9954. Currentness: None |
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| North Fork American River Watershed Plan and Stewardship Strategy Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: This document is the result of three years of collaborative work among the members of the American River Watershed Group and other interested parties to collect data on the watershed, evaluate current conditions, and suggest potential strategies for improving watershed health in the North/Middle Fork American River watershed. Chapters 1 through 3 set the stage, identifying issues of concern, data needs and a framework for evaluation of the different subwatersheds that make up the North/Middle Fork American. In Chapter 4 the project team uses that data and evaluation material to design programmatic and field-level stewardship strategies for improving watershed health. Chapter 5 outlines how those strategies can be put into practice in two pilot projects, Bunch Canyon and the Upper Middle Fork. And Chapter 6 addresses how the project team can monitor and evaluate the overall project recommendations into the future. Currentness: None |
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| Lake Aloha Dam Maintenance and Telemetry Installation Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: to conduct dam repairs and maintenance work at the Main Dam and Auxiliary Dams 4, 6, and 7 at Lake Aloha, and to install a telemetry station at the Main Dam of Lake Aloha. A rodent and vegetation treatment program would be performed as part of the long-term standard practices for the maintenance of the reservoir auxiliary dams. The dam repair work and rodent/vegetation treatment program would comply with the safety requirements set forth by the Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD); the telemetry station at the Main Dam would fulfill the requirements to monitor Lake Aloha water levels as required by Appendix A, Section 3 of the El Dorado Project Relicensing Settlement Agreement. Currentness: None |
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| Western Slope Drought Analysis Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: El Dorado County Water Agency in cooperation with EID are conducting a Western Slope Drought Analysis. This program is to bring together a wide variety of the community to discuss the issues that arise when a drought occurs and to give the statistical date necessary that would determine drought conditions. Currentness: None |
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| Hasbrook-Kilkenny Habitat Enhancement Project Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: A project to restore fish habitat; remove solid waste and invasive weeds; and deter illegal dumping. Currentness: None |
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| Cosumnes River Project Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: The Cosumnes River Project is a multi-agency effort to restore and protect the Cosumnes River ecosystem. The Cosumnes River Project encompasses 37,000 acres including Staten Island, the McCormack- Williamson Tract, and the lower Cosumnes floodplain, vernal pools, grasslands, and blue oak woodland. Partners in this effort include The Nature Conservancy, Bureau of Land Management, County of Sacramento, Department of Water Resources, Department of Fish and Game, State Lands Commission, Ducks Unlimited, Environmental Protection Agency, Wildlife Conservation Board, and the American Farmland Trust. Actions sponsored by the Cosumnes River Project will complement efforts undertaken by the ERPP to restore ecological health of the Cosumnes River Ecological Unit. Currentness: None |
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| Upper Cosumnes River Watershed Resources Inventory Project Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: The NRCS is working with the local USDA Service Centers and the Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs), as well as the Cosumnes River Watershed community to complete a Resources Inventory of the Upper Cosumnes River Watershed. Phase I (Fiscal Year (FY) 2001) of the project includes collecting and analyzing existing data and information regarding land use activities, runoff, erosion and sediment, and flooding. Any gaps in available information and data will be identified. A final report will describe the location, extent and condition or trend of the natural resources within the Upper Cosumnes River Watershed. In Phase II (beginning FY 2002) missing information will be inventoried and combined with the Phase I information to analyze and determine the impacts from runoff, sediment delivery, and flooding caused by activities in the upper watershed. This analysis will, in turn, be used to identify and prioritize various areas and resources for treatment. Currentness: None |
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| State of the River Report: Lower American River Principal Investigator(s): Leo Winternitz Originator(s): Abstract: Each of the river management elements described in this report was assessed for an overall view of "how are we doing?" as of 2004. It is important to point out that the ratings provide a broad sense for the elements; there are many projects and activities at various stages of development underway or planned to benefit the lower American River (LAR) and its resources. The element ratings used are: Some: Starting or some progress on achieving this element; Moderate: Clear progress on achieving this element, although there is still work to do; Full: Major progress on achieving this element: full implementation completed or on the horizon (i.e. within the next year). The elements and their ratings: Managing the Lower American River to protect fish and river habitat: Moderate. Maintaining and/or improving habitats adjacent to the lower American River: Some. Meeting water quality goals and achieving regulatory standards for the lower American River: Moderate. Implementing lower American River levee stabilization work and erosion control measures: Moderate. Communication and collaboration among lower American River stakeholders to inform and improve current and future management: Moderate. Currentness: None |
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| American River Watershed Conference April 21-23, 2005 Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at California State University, Sacramento and the Center for Regional Environmental Science and Technology (CREST) are pleased to announce the next American River Watershed Conference. The goals of this conference are to review existing studies on the American River Watershed, facilitate the exchange of information between groups and agencies, and foster coordination of future projects. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Agency and industry scientists and managers, special interest groups and members of the general public are all invited to register for technical sessions on Thursday and Friday, April 21st and 22nd. Members of the general public will be especially interested in the Science Forum on watershed issues and water quality, held Saturday, April 23rd. This free forum will coincide with Earth Day events on the California State University, Sacramento campus. The Program guide that was printed for this conference contains 74 abstracts for conference presentations and 8 more abstracts for the California Extreme Precipitation Symposium that was held concurrently. Currentness: None |
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| Dry Creek - Putah Creek Confluence Restoration Project Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: A project to realign the low flow channel of Putah Creek below the confluence of Dry Creek and to stabilize the banks of Dry Creek and Putah Creek in the vicinity of the confluence. Currentness: None |
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| Rubicon Trail Masterplan Water Quality Monitoring Project Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: The "Element 10: Monitoring and Reporting Programs" chapter in the "Draft Rubicon Trail Master Plan"http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/Rubicon/MasterPlanDraftMarch2005.html identifies... preliminary plans for monitoring trail use, water quality, and other environmental conditions along the Rubicon Trail." On Tuesday, June 28, 2005, a collaborative water quality monitoring effort was launched with the first "Pre Event" monitoring to capture information on the health of the watershed before the 2005 July 4th Weekend. Post July 4th monitoring is planned as are monitoring before and after other upcoming events. These efforts hope to eventually meet the first 3 Monitoring Objectives: 10.1 To monitor the water quality of watersheds along the Rubicon Trail regularly to determine the effectiveness and/or need for additional water quality improvement management activities; Objective 10.2: To monitor soils along the Rubicon Trail regularly to detect potential hydrocarbon presence; and Objective 10.3: To monitor resource damage caused by recreational activities in and adjacent to the Rubicon Trail. Currentness: None |
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| Watershed Watch Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: The Watershed Watch Campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of how important it is to all living things that we protect the watershed. Geographically, we think of the Santa Clara Basin watershed as simply the place where we live, but in natural terms it is a vast region etched with rivers, streams and underground water flows that support our ecosystem and the many species which depend on it. Currentness: None |
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| Floating Laboratory Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: The Floating Laboratory is a collabortive education project supporting and increased awareness of the Marine ecology of the San pedro Bay Currentness: None |
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| defensible space public outreach Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: This project began with classrrom presentations, given by a community partner on forest health. Students then went on a field trip to Sagehen Creek Field Station (UC Berekely) where they plotted trees and vegetation on a grid, according to predetermined criteria. After gathering the data and seeing the forest, a reresenetative from the local fire department went to the classroom and gave presesntations about the importance of defensible space around one's home. Students then created brochures on forest health and defensible space that will be given to homeowners. Currentness: None |
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| Yolo County IRWMP Principal Investigator(s): Originator(s): Abstract: Currentness: None |
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