Priority Actions for Shingle Creek Subwatershed (Table 66)
Priority Actions for Shingle Creek Subwatershed (Table 66).
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| Priority Timeframe1 | Action | Estimated Effectiveness of Practice2 (up to) | Estimated Magnitude in Watershed | Implementation Cost3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Identify and map potential bacteria hotspots | Staff time | |||
| High | Update and enforce pet waste ordinances | ~23,000 acres developed land but target near stream first | Staff time | ||
| High | Conduct public outreach to ensure that pet owners pick up pet waste and comply with pet waste ordinances | Staff time | |||
| High | Direct flow pathways between contributing areas to infiltration/treatment basins or away from impervious areas to prevent direct pathway to receiving waters | ||||
| High | Develop, implement, and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges | ||||
| High | Inspect/monitor stormwater outfalls to reduce dry weather flow | Staff time | |||
| Medium | Install Filtration/Biofiltration BMPs where feasible | 35% | $8,000-20,000/ac | ||
| Low | Install filter strips/buffers near waterbodies to deter waterfowl from congregating and conduct public outreach on wildlife feeding | 91% | ~53 acres (assume 11 miles of stream; 20ft buffer) | $600-1,000/acre of buffer | |
| Low | Conduct septic system inspections as warranted and bring all imminent threat to public health septic systems into compliance with ordinances | 100% | ~22 systems | $200-300 (inspection) $7,500 per system (if replacement required) |
1Priority is based on recommended timeframe to continue or start (not complete) implementation activities: High = 1-2 years, Medium = 2-5 years, Low = 5-10 years
2Estimated effectiveness of practice refers to the reduction of bacteria concentrations in runoff to receiving waterbodies
3Costs based on NRCS EQIP Payment Schedules