CHAPTER 7: ELEMENT F. - SCHEDULE Chapter 4 identified management measures and objectives to address issues and concerns in the Deer Creek Watershed. Chapter 5 further detailed technical and financial support for those management measures. The chart below drills down to the next level of detail by outlining tasks associated with priority management measures identified, laying out a timeline for implementing those tasks on a quarterly basis, and identifying agencies responsible for implementation. Identify best tree species for bioretention effectiveness. 2010 1 st D2b. Develop QAPP for demonstration bioretention projects to be monitored. Washington University A1a1 Develop text and layout design for a tree planting booklet for elementary school students. Host Sustainable Schoolyards Teacher Institute. Evaluate watershed implementation efforts. A1a1 Install MSD demonstration project at Cornell Ave. MSD Develop and maintain contact list of interested bioretention design and implementation Ladue Garden Club Litzsinger Road Ecology Center 2010 2 nd 2010 3 rd B2a1, C2g Design model BMP related to trail construction along Deer Creek. GRG Print copies of elementary school tree planting booklet. Ladue Garden Club A2a2, C1e. 2010 4 th C1e Develop and implement a creek naming project to engage watershed citizens and build citizen contact database., City of Ladue, City of Creve Coeur A2a1 Identify and prioritize parcels in the watershed needing organic debris removal as recommended by watershed municipalities. A1a2 Identify rationale and design for Frontenac BMP Bouga to Bluespring South Storm. City of Frontenac 2011 1 st Identify elementary schools in the watershed interested in the tree planting guide booklet. Ladue Garden Club Page 7-1
A1a1 Install MSD demonstration project at Challet Ct. MSD A1a1 Install MSD demonstration project at Mount Calvary Church. MSD 2011 1 st Distribute tree planting guide booklet and tree seedlings to plant to interested elementary schools in the watershed. Ladue Garden Club A1a1 Host Sustainable Schoolyard Teacher Institute. Plant tree seedlings in the watershed. Litzsinger Road Ecology Center Elementary school students 2011 2 nd A2a1 Conduct an environmental assessment of Brentwood property(ies) with organic construction debris to determine feasability of purchase of property and removal of debris. A1a2 Implement design for Frontenac BMP Bouga to Bluespring South Storm. City of Frontenac 2011 3 rd Evaluate watershed implementation efforts. A1a1 Assist with and document BMP installation in 1 to 3 schools in the watershed., area schools B2a1, C2g Implement model BMP related to trail construction along Deer Creek. GRG A2a2, C1e B2c1 Conduct internet research on relative costs and benefits of different rain barrel designs. Develop a set of guidelines and best practices for riparian corridor property buyouts. 2011 4 th A1a2 Identify rational and design for Frontenac BMP 14 and 43 Countryside Storm. City of Frontenac Identify steering committee to oversee design and implementation of BMP incentive program. 2012 1 st Identify/create plans for how to construct pet waste composting systems. Page 7-2
B1b2 Develop agenda for workshop on the mechanics of stream dynamics related to flow. For planners, public works staff, developers. Identify a municipality interested in participating in a tree inventory with citizen participation. municipality, 2012 1 st Develop a plan for the design of the BMP incentive program. Produce a fact sheet outlining the relative costs and benefits of different rain barrel designs. Construct model pet waste composting systems. 2012 2 nd A2c4 Develop workshop for road salt applicators and maintenance staff on private developments. B1b2 Conduct outreach and recruit participants for workshop on the mechanics of stream dynamics related to flow. For planners, public works staff, developers. A1c1, C1e, C1h Conduct sample tree inventory in one municipality. Engage citizen participation in the process. municipality, farmers markets B2c1 Identify and prioritize parcels for purchase in the riparian corridor and set aside development rights in perpetuity as recommended by watershed municipalities. A1a2 Implement design for Frontenac BMP 14 and 43 Countryside Storm. City of Frontenac B2d1 Identify and prioritize appropriate areas in the watershed for wetland restoration. Evaluate watershed implementation efforts East West Gateway, MSD A1a1 Assist with and document BMP installation in 1-3 schools in the watershed, area schools Identify and engage pre-qualified sub-contractors to participate in BMP incentive program. 2012 3 rd Page 7-3
Design a rain barrel display comparing relative benefits of different rain barrel designs for tabling at festivals and farmers markets. B1b2 Hold workshop on how to construct pet waste composing system. Implement workshop on the mechanics of stream dynamics related to flow. For planners, public works staff, developers. 2012 3 rd Input results of citizen gathered tree inventory into itree software program. municipality, B2a1, C2g Publicize model BMP related to trail construction along Deer Creek with well placed educational signage. GRG A2a2, C1e. Secure the participation of at least 12 municipalities in the BMP incentive program. 2012 4 th A1c2 Conduct research on existing model urban forest management programs. (City of Chesterfield and others), Disseminate results of tree inventory to municipal population municipality, D2c Develop QAPP for comparing effectiveness of bioretention systems - underdrains vs. no underdrains. B2c2 Facilitate the purchase and set-aside of development rights of properties as prioritized. A1a2 Report on effectiveness of Frontenac BMP Bouga to Bluespring South Storm. City of Frontenac Develop outreach materials to promote BMP incentive program. 2013 1 st A2a2, C1e, C1f Identify municipalities interested in participating in leaf litter reduction outreach program. Muni's, Page 7-4
Identify municipality(ies) to participate in pet waste composing demonstration project A1c1, A1c2 Identify municipalities interested in participating in relative rainbarrel design field testing and secure their partnership. Encourage other municipalities to conduct their own tree inventory efforts based on model tree inventory project., Deer Creek Friends municipality, 2013 1 st A2c4 Identify strategy for identifying outreach strategy to reach road salt applicators and maintenance staff on private developments. Implement outreach strategy to promote BMP incentive program. A2a2, C1e, C1f Develop database of names and contact information for all residential landowners who live along creeks in participating municipalities. farmers markets Muni's, 2013 2 nd Conduct outreach to identify homeowners interested in field testing effectiveness of different rain barrel designs. Identify homeowners to participate in pet waste composting demonstration project. farmers markets A1a2 Report on effectiveness of Frontenac BMP 14 and 43 Countryside Storm. City of Frontenac Evaluate watershed implementation efforts. A1a1 Assist with and document BMP installation in 1 to 3 schools in the watershed., area schools Identify landowners willing to participate in BMP incentive program. 2013 3 rd Page 7-5
A2a2, C1e, C1f Develop leaf litter reduction flier. Muni's, A2a2, C1e, C1f Design "I've done my part to protect water quality" yard signs. Muni's, Distribute and install 30 rain barrels to field test relative effectiveness of different designs. Install 10 pet waste composting systems. 2013 3 rd A2c4 Conduct training workshop road salt applicators and maintenance staff on private developments. A2a1 Remove organic matter construction debris from prioritized Brentwood property. A1c2 Share results of research on existing model urban forest management programs with all municipalities in the watershed through online social marketing outlets. Deer Creek Friends Facilitate bioretention design development process in collaboration with partnering entities A2a2, C1e Identify and implement review procedure for selecting participants in BMP incentive program. 2013 4 th A2a2, C1e, C1f Mail flier regarding importance of leaf litter reduction in streams to all homeowners as identified in database. Muni's, A2a2, C1e, C1f Offer "I've done my part to protect water quality" yard signs to interested homeowners. Muni's, Provide training to homeowners on how to properly maintain and winterize their rain barrels. D2c Collect baseline data on 5 to10 rain garden BMP's for the purpose of comparing effectiveness of bioretention systems -underdrains vs. no underdrains. Page 7-6
Notify BMP incentive program awardees. Conduct 6-month survey on effectiveness of pet waste composting systems. 2014 1 st B2c2 Design planting plan for prioritized Brentwood property. Facilitate implementation of BMP incentive program designs. farmers markets. 2014 2 nd Develop and distribute tree maintenance guide. TBD farmers markets B2c2 Implement planting plan for Brentwood purchased property. Evaluate watershed implementation efforts. Develop bioretention installation certification program for qualified 2014 3 rd Conduct 12-month survey on effectiveness of pet waste composting systems Page 7-7
A2a2, C1e Reimburse BMP incentive participants for their expenses. Conduct follow-up surveys with homeowners to determine rain barrel effectiveness. A1c2 Host workshop on model urban forest management programs. D2c B3b1 C1a Collect post-construction data on 5 to 10 rain garden BMP's for the purpose of comparing effectiveness of bioretention systems -underdrains vs. no underdrains. Assess the effectiveness of the incorporation of forebays/underdrains in bioretention systems to prevent groundwater contamination in high karst areas. Provide technical support (fact sheets) for best management practices. Consider creative strategies to disseminate information (i.e. Competition). MSD East West Gateway, MSD 2014 4 th A1c1, C1e Raise and provide tree seedlings for interested groups to plant. Forest Releaf A2c1 C2j Collect salt usage data. Document and share model ordinances that impact water quality and stormwater quantity. MSD and copermittees MSD, Municipal Committee B2b1 Riparian corridor set-back ordinances adopted by 80% of key municipalities in the watershed. Muni's Ongoing C2g Assist municipalities in managing parks and existing public lands for stormwater management. Munis, GRG D2d Track and make available information on size, scope, location, and effectiveness of area BMP's. Show Me Rain Gardens, MSD, River des Peres Watershed D2b. Establish baseline water quality data for the sub-watersheds of the MSD demonstration bioretention projects to be monitored. Continue monitoring after installation of the 3 bioretention projects and monitor impact over a 5- year period. Submit quarterly water quality reports to MO DNR. Washington University Page 7-8
D2f Monitor Deer Creek for dissolved oxygen, E.coli, chloride. Litzsinger Road Ecology Center /MSD Assemble monthly email newsletter. Set up and update Deer Creek Watershed Alliance website to support various outreach campaigns. Ongoing Host biannual public meetings to support various outreach campaigns. Deer Creek Friends Make 2 to 4 PowerPoint presentations per year to interested groups to support various outreach campaigns. Deer Creek Friends Page 7-9