1. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Long-Term Plan Update Process Development and Engineering (PDE) Cheol Mo

2. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc86(5) Determine Relationship Between Discharges and Water Quality Within the EPA Project Manager : Cheol Mo Project Description: Define the relationships between the quality of water discharged into, and the water quality within, the Everglades Protection Area. Hold an interactive public workshop on water quality relationships Prepare a District technical publication followed by publication in the open literature.

3. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals The Mandate Everglades Forever Act subsection 4.e.3. The Parameter of Concern Phosphorus The End Product A numerical relationship between the phosphorus levels discharged into, and the resulting phosphorus levels within, for each water conservation area. Bc86(5) Determine Relationship Between Discharges and Water Quality Within the EPA

4. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals METHODS Each WCA may have a different methodology. Both concentration and load. For the Refuge, re-evaluate the relationship between stage and P concentrations.

5. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals STATIONS For the Refuge The 14 interior stations, the proposed water quality standard sites. The transect downstream of the former S-6 discharge. For WCA-2A STA-2 discharge and associated downstream transect. S-10’s and downstream transect. Interior ambient water quality stations. For WCA-3A Interior ambient water quality stations. STA-5 discharge and associated downstream transect in the Rotenberger.

6. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals WCA 1

7. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals WCA 2

8. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals WCA 3

9. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals ENP

10. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals PROJECT STATUS Work planned for remainder of FY Finalize the Scope of Work Finalize Study Stations Data Retrieval and QA/QC Statistical Analysis for Trends and Correlation Model Evaluation

11. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Long-Term Plan Update Process Development and Engineering (PDE) Jana Newman

12. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc05 ECP Operational Monitoring Project Manager: Mike Chimney Project Description: Operational monitoring of the STAs Weekly and biweekly water quality collection and sample analysis for TP, SRP, TDPO4, OPO4, TSS, Ca, Cl, ALK, TKN, NH4, and nitrate/nitrite. Annual purchase, installation and maintenance of the sampling and flow monitoring equipment. Annual calibration of the autosamplers and weir structures. Annual quality control for the collection, analysis, and archiving of the data collected. Calibration, installation, monitoring, data collection, maintenance, QA, and archiving of flow data for all the flow structures indirectly associated with permit compliance but necessary for flood control and STA Optimization.

13. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc05 ECP Operational Monitoring Project Status Work completed to date Performed additional streamflow measurements to calibrate flow at G327A and G305A-H in STA-1W, at G343A-H in STA-2, and at G602 and G603 in STA-6 Improved the accuracy of UVM flow measurements at G256 in STA-1W Collected weekly/biweekly water quality samples (grabs and autosamplers) from interior non-permit stations in STA-1W (21 sites), STA-5 (6 sites), STA-2 (2 sites) and the STA-1W Test Cells (14 sites) [these sites in addition to water quality samples collected at FDEP permit sites]

14. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc05 ECP Operational Monitoring Project Status Work planned for remainder of FY04 Perform streamflow measurements as follows: Ø 22 Measurements in STA-5 Ø 70 measurements in STA-1W Ø 8 Measurements in STA-6 Ø 30 Measurements in STA-3/4 Ø Rating analysis at 8 stations in STA-1W Continue collection of routine grab and autosampler water quality samples from interior non-permit stations in STA-1W, STA-5 and STA-6 Install/activate the last 6 autosamplers in STA-1W

15. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc82(4) Analysis and Interpretation Project Manager: Jana Newman Project Description: Ecological assessment of data obtained from the permit compliance and operational monitoring. Semi-annual vegetation survey and synoptic water collection along with annual collection and analysis of sediment and vegetation samples from all internal cells of the STAs, based on a stratified random sampling design. Staff will provide annual phosphorus budgets for the internal cells, short-term and long-term analyses in support of operational assessment. Establish stratified random sampling design for all STA internal cells. Let contract for yearly collection and analysis of the vegetation and sediment samples. Hire contract staff for data analysis and project management through Sept. 2009. Operational support through September 30, 2009.

16. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc82(4) Analysis and Interpretation Project status Work completed to date ØSummer sampling completed ØWinter sampling ongoing ØBiweekly nutrient sampling at inflow and outflow of each cell ongoing Work planned for remainder of FY ØCalculation of phosphorus mass within each major storage compartment for each STA ØComplete work order contract with District Science and Engineering Services Contract to provide nutrient budgets for FY05

17. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals STA-1W Sample Sites

18. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc84(3) & Bc84(4) Hydrologic and Hydraulic Assessment & Internal Measurements Project Manager: Warren Wagner Project Description: To perform and evaluate the results of dye tracer studies in STA-2 Cell 3. Analysis of Lithium Tracer Injected into STA-2, Cell 3 Collect and evaluate additional internal synoptic phosphorus measurements to correspond with the dye tracer studies and to aid in interpretation of STA-2 Cell 3 performance

19. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc84(3) & Bc84(4) Hydrologic and Hydraulic Assessment & Internal Measurements Project status Work completed to date ØRFP was released and submission deadline closed ØCommittee reviewed submittals ØRecommendation to April GB Work planned for remainder of FY ØComplete contract negotiations ØEstimated start date June 2004 ØTracer study to be completed by September 2004

20. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc84(5) Comparative Analysis Project Manager: TBD Project Description: Prepare report documenting the effectiveness of the attempt at optimizing SAV performance in STA-2 Cell 3, including recommendations for other STAs.

21. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc84(5) Comparative Analysis Status Work not scheduled to start until FY08 Plan includes recommended funding of $100,000.

22. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc83(3) PSTA Investigations Project Manager: Lori Wenkert Project Description: To track the performance of District PSTA field-scale and test cell demonstration projects and factor the results into Post-2006 projects, as appropriate. Additionally, periphyton systems under investigation by the USACE at STA1E and C-111 are under investigations, and to the extent possible, the District will invite the researchers to submit their data to the District for use in DMSTA model forecasting.

23. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc83(3) PSTA Investigations Project status Work completed to date ØThe PSTA test cell monitoring is on schedule and in process ØThe PSTA field-scale monitoring contract is on schedule and monitoring has concluded ØThe PSTA field-scale monitoring contract is being modified to include destructive sampling analysis of the biomass

24. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc83(3) PSTA Investigations Project status Work planned for remainder of FY04 ØContinue PSTA test cell monitoring ØThe PSTA field scale monitoring contract will end June 2004 ØAssisting with other PSTA projects

25. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc83(4) PSTA Demonstration Project Project Manager: Raul Pellegrino Project Description: To construct and operate a large-scale PSTA demonstration project in STA-3/4

26. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc83(4) PSTA Demonstration Project Project status Work completed to date ØDesign of Earthwork completed ØEarthwork bid opened. Construction contract award scheduled for February GB ØOutflow Pump Station design under way Work planned for remainder of FY04 ØComplete Pump Station design and bid project ØComplete construction of Earthwork (est. Oct. 2004) ØIf possible, begin flooding areas of project by summer ØComplete Operation and Maintenance Plan ØComplete Research and Monitoring Plan

27. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Long-Term Plan Update Accelerate Recovery of Impacted Areas Jana Newman

28. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(2) Downstream Influences of Adding Clean Water to Previously Impacted Areas Project Manager: ShiLi Miao/Jana Newman Project Description: Determine the ecological response of impacted areas following the addition of clean water, in order to permit full development and calibration of the recovery model in Bc87(1). Calculate nutrient reflux in impacted areas. Document nutrient front recession or reduced rate of expansion. Determine coefficients for recovery model.

29. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(3) Options for Accelerating Recovery Project Manager: ShiLi Miao Project Description: Research and analyze optional management scenarios for accelerating recovery of impacted areas of the Everglades Protection Area. Prepare reports documenting environmental responses of impacted areas to different management options

30. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(2) and Bc87(3) Project status Work completed to date ØDrafted SOW to address activity initiatives ØBegan research into the stability of phosphorus forms in the soil ØConstructed and completed matrix to assist with research prioritization ØPrioritized research questions

31. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(2) and Bc87(3) Examples of Research Priorities for Adaptive Management of Impacted Areas How stable are the phosphorus forms stored in the soils in the impacted areas and the STAs? Experiments dealing with seedling establishment and associated spatial scale factors. Experiments exploring cattail removal methods and spatial scale factors. Studies addressing the natural recovery processes of impacted areas.

32. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(2) and Bc87(3) Project status Work planned for remainder of FY ØComplete work order contract with District Science and Engineering Services Contract monitoring and research efforts (FY04/FY05) ØRefine research needs and begin experimental design(s) ØComplete initial study on the stability of phosphorus forms in the soil

33. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(4) Alternatives Analysis & Plan Formulation Project Manager: TBD Project Description: Conduct a full alternatives analysis and develop a plan formulation of management scenarios for accelerating recovery of impacted areas of the Everglades Protection Area. Prepare report summarizing risks and benefits associated with different management scenarios

34. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(4) Alternatives Analysis & Plan Formulation Status Work not scheduled to start until FY08 Plan includes recommended funding of $400,000.

35. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Long-Term Plan Update Break (15 minutes)

36. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Long-Term Plan Update Accelerate Recovery of Impacted Areas Naiming Wang

37. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(1) Recovery Model Development and Calibration Project Manager: Naiming Wang Project Description: To refine and calibrate a simulation model capable of predicting the ecological responses of impacted areas of the Everglades Protection Area to improved water quality, particularly phosphorous.

38. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(1) Recovery Model Development and Calibration Project status Work completed to date ØDeveloped SOW for contract services to provide modeling support on data and model synthesis ØInitiated work order contract with District SESS to hire a contract System Analyst for modeling support Work planned for remainder of FY ØInitiate work order contract to hire a contract Environmental Scientist for data synthesis ØData synthesis, prototype database ØSensitivity analysis, identify further data-research needs

39. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Long-Term Plan Update Accelerate Recovery of Impacted Areas Tracey Piccone

40. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(5) Hydropattern Restoration Project Manager: Tracey Piccone Project Description: Restore a sheet flow approximation to various areas along the northerly boundary of the Everglades Protection Area. Structural modifications and components to allow delivery of STA discharges to WCA-2A, East WCA-3A and West WCA-3A via a sheet flow approximation.

41. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(5) Hydropattern Restoration Status Work not scheduled to start until FY2009 Construction complete by end of FY2012

42. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(6) Implement Steps to Accelerate Recovery of Impacted Areas Project Manager: Tracey Piccone Project Description: Implement the most promising techniques to accelerate recovery of the impacted areas in the EPA

43. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc87(6) Implement Steps to Accelerate Recovery of Impacted Areas Status Work not scheduled to start until FY2010 Construction complete by end of FY2014

44. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc88 Adaptive Implementation Project Manager: Tracey Piccone Project Description: To implement additional enhancements and modifications resulting from the PDE process that can be implemented within the existing footprints of the ECP STAs, or added to CERP projects as a locally preferred option to enhance their water quality performance. Plan includes recommended funding of $36 million.

45. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Bc88 Adaptive Implementation Status No FY2004 funding or activity. Plan recommends funding of $9 million per year starting in FY2007 and ending in FY2010.

46. Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals Long-Term Plan Update Public Comment