Contract Number: 4600001799

Contract Approval Date: March 28, 2002

Contract Start Date: June 15, 2001

Contract End Date: June 30, 2005

Reporting Period: December 1 thru December 31, 2002

PROGRAM TASK DESCRIPTIONS

Planned Complete

Actual Complete

Percent Complete

Comments

TASK 1: Administration and Organization

Task 1a: Identify and appoint Coalition Coordinator

Oct, 2001

Oct, 2001

100%

Coordinator, Steve Haze started 10/1 under BOR funds

Task 1b: Create a comprehensive mailing list of landowners and other stakeholders in the watershed.

April, 2002

Apr, 2002

100%

List of 2500 landowners, 55 Stakeholder, local Government groups and 5 newspapers

Task 1c: Contact stakeholders by mail and in person to encourage participation

May,2002

May, 2002

100%

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

Task 1d: Prepare and send press releases concerning the formation of the MAWC to media outlets

May, 2002

May, 2002

100%

Press Release Packages Sent to (8) reporters representing (5) newspapers - 5/6

Task 1e: Convene formative meeting

May, 2002

May, 2002

100%

Formative meeting conducted in Friant on 5/23/02 (2.5) hrs. 80 participants w/ approx. 50% property owners in proposed watershed study area

Task 1f: Form Steering Committee, sub-committees

June, 2002

Aug, 2002

100%

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

Task 1g: Convene a minimum of 16 Steering Committee meetings

Oct, 2003

38%

6th Steering Committee December 12th. Current Steering Committee membership (18) w/ (4) Alternates.

Task 1h: Convene a minimum of 8 Coalition meetings

Nov, 2003

38%

4th Coalition meeting scheduled for January 8, 2003

Task Products

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

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. 1st meeting minutes adopted 9/26 (August General meeting)

Success Criteria

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.)

Success Criteria exceeded for 1st meeting - (80) Stakeholders representing (12) categories. Steering Committee makes up (10) categories.

TASK 2: Training and Outreach

Task 2a: Conduct a total of 4 community education sessions on topics related to watershed protection, restoration, management, and monitoring

Nov, 2003

25%

Educational presentation on noxious weeds and other non-native invasive plant species to be conducted by Joanna Clines, Chairperson for the San Joaquin-Sierra Noxious Weeds Alliance - 1/8/03

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

Nov, 2003

50%

Meeting Announcements, Press releases, agendas and presentation materials mailed, emailed and posted on web-site. Meeting Minutes on-going since 8/22 session

Task 2c: Share information regarding the activities of the Millerton Area Watershed Coalition with the general public through press releases and community presentations

Nov, 2003

50%

1st Press Release - Informational & Formation sent out on 5/6/02. 2nd Press Release - Steering Committee Formed sent out on 8/6. 3rd - Press Release on Noxious Weeds presentation sent out to all local newspapers on 12/23. Property Owner Notification - 4/23/02. Visioning Workshop 5/31/02

Task Products

The products from this task include: training materials, coalition mailing packets, and press releases.

Success Criteria

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.

Evaluation form to be developed for January educational presentation

TASK 3: Assessment

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%

Input provided by Visioning workshop participants

Task 3b: Gather and review current and historical data on the watershed processes to establish, as much as possible, a baseline

May, 2003

40%

(1) session in December and (8) planning session to date. Assessment Components identified (scope), major responsibilities assigned and report format drafted. Tracking worksheet developed with key activities and new target dates. Guidline for structuring content developed. Developed draft of individual status reporting form. On-going Steering committee review of progress.

Task 3c: Evaluate current conditions and use patterns

June, 2002

40%

o Request for Information – Clark Londquist, USGS Ground water Hydrologist

Task 3d: Working with partners, collect additional data especially where there are significant gaps in the database.

Jan, 2003

25%

Task 3e: Prepare a written assessment report to be circulated and shared by all interested parties

Nov, 2003

25%

Assessment report organization and format drafted

Task Products

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.

8th Assessment Team mtgs held on 12/10. Continued activities on data collection phase of assessment - target complete - 4/30/03. Assessment components responsibilities have been assigned. Tentative timeline for drafted baseline assessment still 8/30/03

Success Criteria

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.

TASK 4: Collaboration

Task 4a: Compile a list of potential collaborators among watershed groups and other agencies and organizations

April, 2002

April, 2002

100%

Listing of potential collaborators established. Two Pre-program planning sessions held with agency groups

Task 4b: Maintain frequent contact with other watershed groups for the purpose of sharing ideas, strategies and data.

Nov, 2003

55%

On-going participation with Central Sierra Watershed Committee, Water Advisory Committees for Madera & Fresno Counties, Sierra-San Joaquin Noxious Weeds Alliance, Coarsegold and Sierra RCD's. Participation as Stakeholder for Friant Storage Investigation program under USBR/DWR (CALFED).

Task 4c: Maintain frequent contact with local, regional and national organizations with an interest in conservation or watershed protection and restoration.

Nov, 2003

55%

On-going attendance at monthly CALFED Watershed Advisory Committee meetings. Session on 12/5 with Sierra Nevada Alliance and Sierra Los Tulares Land Trust.

Task Products

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.

Website established as repository for technical publications and reports. Hyperlinks to key watershed agencies and resources. Resource Documents being collected. Assessment section added to website. Technical Advisory Committee includes: USBR, USBLM, CDWR, RWQCB, CDFG, CDF, CDPR & NRCS

Success Criteria

The success of this task will be measured by the number of collaborators involved (10 or more) and the frequency and duration of contact.

Current Collaborators(11) (as of 11/30): 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, Sierra-San Joaquin Noxious Weed Alliance

TASK 5: Planning

Task 5a: Develop and implement a funding plan for the continuation of the coalition.

Oct, 2003

33%

Discussion held w/ Sierra Nevada Alliance for possible funding - follow-on in January. Attended NRCS sessions on Farm Bill & conservation programs - 12/2 & 12/4

Task 5b: Develop a funding and implementation plan for the creation of a comprehensive watershed management plan.

Nov, 2003

33%

Upper Finegold Watershed Assessment Proposal under Prop 13 approved by State Water Resources Control Board on 10/17. Will take 9 to 12 mo's before program commences. Attended NRCS sessions on Farm Bill & conservation programs - 12/2 & 12/4. Sierra RCD scheduled to review Long Range Plan in January.

Task Products

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.

Potential Sources for funding include: CALFED, USBR Prop 40, Prop 50 and NRCS, & FWUA

Success Criteria

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.

TASK 6: Reporting and Presentations

Task 6a: Prepare comprehensive quarterly progress reports on all aspects of project implementation

April, 2003

38%

3rd Quarterly report submitted 12/31/02

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

Task 6c: Revise draft final report to include comments from CALFED and submit

June, 2003

Task 6d: Deliver final summary presentation(s) to CALFED as requested.

June, 2003

Task Products

This task will produce 8 quarterly reports, a final report, and presentation materials.

3 reports submitted. 4th report scheduled for early April, 2003

Success Criteria

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.