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Contract Number: 4600001799 |
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Contract Approval Date: March 28, 2002 |
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Contract Start Date: June 15, 2001 |
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Contract End Date: June 30, 2005 |
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Reporting Period: August 1 thru August 31, 2002 |
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PROGRAM TASK DESCRIPTIONS |
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TASK 1: Administration and Organization |
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Task 1a: Identify and appoint Coalition Coordinator |
Oct, 2001 |
Oct, 2001 |
100% |
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Coordinator, Steve Haze started 10/1 under BOR funds |
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Task 1b: Create a comprehensive mailing list of landowners
and other stakeholders in the watershed. |
April, 2002 |
Apr, 2002 |
100% |
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List of 2500 landowners, 55 Stakeholder, local Government
groups and 5 newspapers |
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Task 1c: Contact stakeholders by mail and in person to
encourage participation |
May,2002 |
May, 2002 |
100% |
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Notice to Property owners sent out via USPS on 5/6,
Packages sent to Chairs of Fresno & Madera County Board of
Supervisors, (55) Stakeholder interests received package via email
distribution |
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Task 1d: Prepare and send press releases concerning the
formation of the MAWC to media outlets |
May, 2002 |
May, 2002 |
100% |
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Press Release Packages Sent to (8) reporters representing
(5) newspapers - 5/6 |
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Task 1e: Convene formative meeting |
May, 2002 |
May, 2002 |
100% |
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Formative meeting conducted in Friant on 5/23/02 (2.5)
hrs. 80 participants w/ approx. 50% property owners in proposed watershed
study area |
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Task 1f: Form Steering Committee, sub-committees |
June, 2002 |
Aug, 2002 |
100% |
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Steering Committee formed - 6/27. Chair & Vice Chair
selected - 7/25. Assessment Sub-committee formed 7/22 - current membership
(4). 1st session held 7/22. State/Federal Technical Advisory Committee
formed with Current membership (6). Group determined that other
Sub-committees to be formed as required - 8/22 |
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Task 1g: Convene a minimum of 16 Steering Committee
meetings |
May, 2003 |
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3rd Steering Committee conducted as part of 8/22 General
meeting (2) hrs. Current Steering Committee membership (18) w/ (2)
Alternates. |
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Task 1h: Convene a minimum of 8 Coalition meetings |
June, 2003 |
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25% |
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2nd Coalition meeting - Program Status and Steering
Committee Organizational and Procedural Review, Mission Statement
Development and Assessment Planning Review conducted by new Chair of
Steering Committee - 8/22/02 |
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Task Products |
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The products from this task will include: a comprehensive
mailing list, press releases, agendas and minutes from 24 meetings, as
well as a fully formed Steering Committee and Coalition |
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Task Products - Comprehensive Mailing list in excess of
2,500 developed. (12) volunteers @ (2) hrs. ea. Web site contains meeting
calendar and materials. Fresno Bee reported on Steering Committee
formation and selection of Officers on 8/13/02 |
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Success Criteria |
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Success will be measured by completion of each project
task according to the timetable, the reporting of coalition activities in
local newspapers, having a quorum present at all Steering Committee
Meetings, having a minimum of 40 stakeholders participate in Coalition
meetings and having those participants represent at least six different
categories of stakeholders (e.g. rancher, homeowner, federal agency,
sportsmen, policy maker, scientist, etc.) |
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Success Criteria exceeded for 1st meeting - (80)
Stakeholders representing (12) categories. Steering Committee makes up
(10) categories. |
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TASK 2: Training and Outreach |
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Task 2a: Conduct a total of 4 community education sessions
on topics related to watershed protection, restoration, management, and
monitoring |
June, 2003 |
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Visioning workshop conducted 6/15. Approximately 25
participants - Results of workshop posted on web site - and presented to
Steering Committee on 7/25. Next Workshop targeted for September/October. |
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Task 2b: Make a total of 8 informational mailings to all
stakeholders including meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, report
summaries, public policy issues and other information of interest
regarding watersheds |
June, 2003 |
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Meeting Announcements, Press releases, agendas and
presentation materials mailed, emailed and posted on web-site. Meeting
Minutes to be generated on-going from 8/22 session |
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Task 2c: Share information regarding the activities of the
Millerton Area Watershed Coalition with the general public through press
releases and community presentations |
June, 2003 |
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Press Releases to local Media - (2) articles written by
Fresno Bee - 5/6 and 8/13/02. Mountain Press (3) articles written.
Presentations and Status provided to Madera County Water Oversight
Committee - to Fresno County Water Advisory Committee |
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Task Products |
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The products from this task include: training materials,
coalition mailing packets, and press releases. |
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Success Criteria |
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Success will be measured by attendance of at least 40
people at training sessions, their feedback, and completed evaluation
forms; more informed participation in coalition meetings; and increased
interest in citizen monitoring activities. |
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TASK 3: Assessment |
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Task 3a: Identification of major stressors and threats to
the Millerton Area Watershed with input from a wide range of stakeholders. |
June, 2002 |
June, 2002 |
100% |
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Input provided by Visioning workshop participants |
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Task 3b: Gather and review current and historical data on
the watershed processes to establish, as much as possible, a baseline |
July, 2002 |
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15% |
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Listing of historic, current and planned assessments
established. Update commenced - Potential Assessment components worksheet
for sourcing, resourcing and referencing developed. Discussions related to
capabilities and services with Interdisciplinary Spatial Information
Systems (ISIS) Center and California Water Institute - Calif. State
University, Fresno |
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Task 3c: Evaluate current conditions and use patterns |
Sept, 2002 |
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Information gathering commenced - Streams, Roads,
Parcels, Densities, Demographics (2000 Census), Development |
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Task 3d: Working with partners, collect additional data
especially where there are significant gaps in the database. |
Jan, 2003 |
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15% |
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Request for information commenced - DFG Monitoring and
Assessment Program, DPR - IMAP & Landuse studies. Fresno Co. Council
of Governments (COG) Data Center, Discussions related to capabilities and
services with Interdisciplinary Spatial Information Systems (ISIS) Center
and California Water Institute - Calif. State University, Fresno.
Conferring with Fresno Co. Geologist for inforamation |
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Task 3e: Prepare a written assessment report to be
circulated and shared by all interested parties |
April, 2003 |
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15% |
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2nd Assessment Team mtg on 8/13 - Review of potential
Assessment components by Steering Committee on 8/22. Review of State Water
Resources Control Board's NPS program for methodologies, protocols and
quality assurance. - Assessment report format to CALFED to be determined |
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Task Products |
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The products from this task will include: lists and
inventories of watershed conditions, summaries of research reviewed or
tests conducted, and a written assessment report. |
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2st Assessment Team mtg held on 8/13. Continued
activities on Planning, designing and conducting assessment. Sourcing,
Resource and reference availability. Tentative timeline for baseline
assessment - 6/30/03, (to be confirmed) |
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Success Criteria |
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The success of this task will be measured by the
completion of the assessment report by the target date, the participation
in the assessment by stakeholders from at least 8 different stakeholder
categories, and the ability to fill in as many data gaps as possible. |
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Proposal submitted to CALFED for Finegold upper watershed
planning Proposition 13 grant for North Fork Community. State Water
Resources Control Board to conduct workshop on recommended proposals 1st
week of October - Final selection by SWRCB in mid-October. |
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TASK 4: Collaboration |
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Task 4a: Compile a list of potential collaborators among
watershed groups and other agencies and organizations |
April, 2002 |
April, 2002 |
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Listing of potential collaborators established. Two
Pre-program planning sessions held with agency groups |
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Task 4b: Maintain frequent contact with other watershed
groups for the purpose of sharing ideas, strategies and data. |
Nov, 2003 |
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On-going participation with Central Sierra Watershed
Committee and Water Advisory Committees for Madera & Fresno Counties.
Attendence at Coarsegold and Sierra RCD's. Participation as Stakeholder
for Friant Storage Investigation program under USBR/DWR (CALFED),
Ecosystem Restoration subgroup mtg scheduled for 9/4/02 |
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Task 4c: Maintain frequent contact with local, regional
and national organizations with an interest in conservation or watershed
protection and restoration. |
Nov, 2003 |
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On-going attendance at monthly CALFED Watershed Advisory
Committee meetings - 8/15. Attended w/ scholarship Sierra Nevada Alliance
Annual Conference - Watersheds - 8/16 & 8/17 |
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Task Products |
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This will produce ready reference files with technical
reports, guides and documents produced by these groups that will assist
the MAWC to complete their assessment activities and learn about
successful watershed management programs. It will also produce
correspondence and other evidence that the MAWC has shared its data and
other information with these organizations. |
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Website established as repository for technical
publications and reports. Hyperlinks to key watershed agencies and
resources. Resource Documents being collected |
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Success Criteria |
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The success of this task will be measured by the number
of collaborators involved (10 or more) and the frequency and duration of
contact. |
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Current Collaborators(10) (as of 8/31): Sierra RCD,
Coarsegold RCD, Central Sierra Watershed Committee, North Fork Community
Development Council, Yosemite-Sequoia RC&D Council, Fresno Co. Water
Advisory Committee, Madera Co Water Oversight Committee, Highway 168 Fire
Safe Council, ISIS Center, California State University - Fresno, Millerton
Lake Area Chamber of Commerce |
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TASK 5: Planning |
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Task 5a: Develop and implement a funding plan for the
continuation of the coalition. |
Oct, 2003 |
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10% |
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According to Staff with State Senate Agriculture and
Water Committee (Senator Costa, Fresno), $5 million was included as a
budget line item for the watershed program. Indeterminate as of 8/31
whether this was secured as a part of the budget's passage & signature
by Governor. |
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Task 5b: Develop a funding and implementation plan for the
creation of a comprehensive watershed management plan. |
Nov, 2003 |
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14% |
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Upper Finegold Watershed Assessment Proposal under Prop
13 submitted to CALFED - 6/5 based upon collaboration with Watershed and
Economic and Resource entities in the North Fork geographical area -
Proposal recommendations to be discussed at SWRCB workshop 1st week of
October - decision mid-October. Engaged in discussions with USBR for
additional funds. |
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Task Products |
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This task will produce commitments from local agencies
and organizations for the funds required to continue the operation of the
Millerton Area Watershed Coalition. It will also produce at least 3
potential sources for the funds necessary to create a watershed management
plan. |
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Sources for funding include: CALFED, USBR and Prop 40
funding. |
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Success Criteria |
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The success of this task will be measured by whether or
not the community mobilizes the resources necessary to maintain the
coalition. It will also be measured by the number of grantors that show
some interest in funding the management plan. |
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TASK 6: Reporting and Presentations |
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Task 6a: Prepare comprehensive quarterly progress reports
on all aspects of project implementation |
April, 2003 |
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1st Quarterly Reporting Information submitted 7/02. 2nd
report due 10/1 |
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Task 6b: Prepare a draft final report that summarizes all
project activities and accomplishments over the two year period. Send a
draft copy to CALFED for comments and observations. |
May, 2003 |
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Task 6c: Revise draft final report to include comments
from CALFED and submit |
June, 2003 |
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Task 6d: Deliver final summary presentation(s) to CALFED
as requested. |
June, 2003 |
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Task Products |
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This task will produce 8 quarterly reports, a final
report, and presentation materials. |
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Success Criteria |
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The success of this task will be measured by the
accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the reports and presentations.
All should provide a good reflection of all project activities,
accomplishments and problems. |
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