Priority Actions for Shingle Creek Subwatershed (Table 66).
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Strategies | Strategy types and estimated scale of adoption needed to meet final water quality target | Interim 10-year milestone | Partners |
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Address failing septic systems | ID and upgrade all ITPHS systems | ID process/upgrades complete | Watershed District, Cities, County |
ID and upgrade all non-compliant SSTS near surface water resources | ID process complete | Watershed District, Cities, County | |
Improve upland/field surface runoff controls | Identify areas in need of riparian buffers; install/enhance 15-25 foot buffers where practical | Year 2: identify high priority areas; Year 10: 20% of buffers completed | Watershed District, Cities, Soil and Water Conservation District |
Pet waste management | Provide outreach and education materials to residents regarding appropriate pet waste management | Increased public awareness | Watershed District, Cities, Soil and Water Conservation District |
Ordinance enforcement | Ongoing | Watershed District, Cities | |
New/emerging technologies | Follow new and emerging technologies (e.g. biochar, etc.) | Install 2 projects/devices aimed to reduce E. coli | Watershed District, Cities |