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 Vegetation Maintenance (STA-2 Cell 3 Project) February 28, 2006 Long-Term Plan Annual Update Lou Toth

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 Vegetation Maintenance STA-2 Cell 3 Project Manager: Lou Toth Project Description: To manage vegetation in STA-2 Cell 3 in order to optimize SAV performance

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 Vegetation Maintenance STA-2 Cell 3 Emergent Vegetation Control (FY2005) Cattail, Torpedograss – 170 ac Water lettuce, Water hyacinth – 17 ac

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 Vegetation Maintenance STA-2 Cell 3 Conversion of Remnant Emergent Vegetation to SAV Deferred due to Cell Performance and Evidence of Efficiency of Remnant Wetlands Investigation of Hydraulic Impediments

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 Vegetation Maintenance STA-2 Cell 3 Hydrilla Control Introduction of Biocontrol Agent (Hydrellia) Fall Disappearance Planned Herbicide Treatment of Regrowth and Transplanting of Native SAV

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 Long-Term Plan Update Vegetation Conversion (STA-3/4 Cell 1B) February 28, 2006 Long-Term Plan Annual Update Lou Toth

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 Vegetation Conversion STA-3/4 Cell 1B As part of the STA-3/4 Enhancements Project, goal is to convert Cell 1B emergent vegetation (primarily cattail) to an SAV marsh

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 Vegetation Conversion STA-3/4 Cell 1B Status November 2005 - 650 ac of emergent vegetation treated with herbicide March-April 2006 - Burn treated area to remove dead litter September 2006 - Monitor natural colonization of SAV November 2006 - If necessary, inoculate with harvested SAV

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 Long-Term Plan Update ECP Permits and Compliance Monitoring February 28, 2006 Long-Term Plan Annual Update Ron Bearzotti

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 ECP Permits and Compliance Monitoring Project Manager: Ron Bearzotti Project Description: To obtain all required environmental permits for the Everglades Construction Projects (ECP) included in the Long-Term Plan (LTP) To fulfill the flow and water quality monitoring, analysis and compliance reporting requirements of the permits issued to the District for the ECP and the LTP

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 ECP Permits and Compliance Monitoring Completed activities to date: LTP permit application for the ECP submitted to FDEP (December 2003) ØRevision to Part 2 of the LTP submitted to FDEP (November 2004) ØFurther revisions to Part 2 of the LTP submitted to FDEP (November 15, 2005) Timely submittal of renewal requests for existing EFA & NPDES permits for ECP

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 ECP Permits and Compliance Monitoring Completed activities to date (continued): ECP Compliance Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Program (for existing permits on STAs 1E, 1W, 2, 3/4, 5 and 6) ØStaff time for WQ collection, lab analysis (including contracts) and data processing ØStaff time for compliance analysis of WQ and flow data ØStaff time for stream gauging and flow measurement improvements ØRoutine maintenance, repair and parts for monitoring equipment (on-going) ØStaff time for annual permit compliance reporting (Chapter 4 in 2006 South Florida Environmental Report)

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 ECP Permits and Compliance Monitoring Completed activities to date (continued): STA-1E EFA & NPDES Permits Issued by FDEP (August 30, 2005) STA-1E “Net Improvement” Test for TP and Start- up criterion for Hg and Me-Hg achieved in September 2005 Flow-through operations for STA-1E central and western flow-ways began September 20, 2005

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 ECP Permits and Compliance Monitoring Completed activities to date (continued): Flow monitoring/ streamgauging/ improve flow measurements ØStream gauging occurred at: G-311, S- 319, S-361, S-362, G-370, G-372, G- 376B & E, G-379 B & D and G381B & E ØImproved flow equations completed for G- 370 and G-372; for other structures process is on-going

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 ECP Permits and Compliance Monitoring Work planned for remainder of FY06 On-going STA water quality and flow compliance monitoring and analysis (STA-1E, STA-1W, STA-2, STA-3/4, STA-5 and STA-6) Initial planning and coordination for Annual Compliance Reporting in 2007 South Florida Environmental Report Routine maintenance, repair and parts for monitoring and analytical equipment

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 ECP Permits and Compliance Monitoring Work planned for remainder of FY06 (continued): Replacement of STA monitoring and analytical equipment (as needed) On-going stream gauging / improved flow rating equations for STA compliance stations (G-300, G-301, G-311, S-319, S-361, S-362, G-376 B & E, G-379 B & D and G-381 B & E)

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 Work planned for remainder of FY06 (continued): STA-1E Routine Compliance Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting (on-going) Inclusion of STA-1E PSTA Project into the EFA permit for operational authorization Coordination with FDEP on issuance of Long-Term Compliance EFA and NPDES Permits for ECP. All required to be issued by December 31, 2006 (1 st permits for STA-1W and STA-1E) (then STAs 2 and 3/4) (then STAs 5 & 6) ECP Permits and Compliance Monitoring

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 ECP Permits and Compliance Monitoring Work planned for remainder of FY 06 (continued) Flow and water quality permit compliance monitoring and analysis for completed STA enhancement work Installation of flow and water quality compliance monitoring equipment for expanded treatment cells for STA-5 and STA-6-2 Routine flow and water quality permit compliance monitoring and analysis for all STAs including expanded treatments cells for STA-2, STA-5 and STA-6 (FY07)

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 Long-Term Plan Update Break

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 Long-Term Plan Update Source Control Projects Non-ECP Basins (ESP Basins) February 28, 2006 Long-Term Plan Annual Update Carlos Adorisio, P.E., SFWMD

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 Long-Term Plan Update Introduction In general, the recommended strategy in the Non-ECP basins is to rely upon source controls and full integration with CERP to achieve water quality standards In addition to the Non-ECP Permit requirements, Part 3 of the LTP (Pre-2006 Strategies, ESP Basins) defines supplemental strategies and approaches for water quality improvement in discharges from the Non-ECP Basins

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 BASINS TRIBUTARY TO THE EVERGLADES

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 Source Controls Non-ECP Basins Long-Term Plan objectives to be carried out using an integrated approach balancing four distinct elements: Source Controls Voluntary BMPs Outreach Local BMP Initiatives Regional Initiatives

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 Source Controls Non-ECP Basins Source Controls Cooperative agreements - monitoring and implementation of BMPs On-going and/or proposed local capital improvement projects Non-structural BMPs: ØNew permit requirement and/or modification to address water quality concerns ØOperational changes ØPublic outreach - ESP Public Outreach Plan

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 Long-Term Plan Update Non-ECP strategies funded under LTP (FYs 04-06) Source controls ØBMP development and implementation: C-11 West and VOW ØBMP Grant program: Feeder Canal Additional analyses ØEnsure no impacts to flood protection: NSID and NNRC ØWater quality improvement measures: C-11 West

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 The Broward Everglades Working Group (BEWG) Background - In response to a request from Broward County EPD, LTP recognizes that reduction of phosphorus through source controls (i.e., urban BMPs) is of highest priority to achieve compliance with the phosphorus criterion LTP Project Description - The SFWMD will assist Broward County in coordinating a county- wide working group to develop a comprehensive pollution prevention plan with specific water quality goals

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 BEWG Review of Activities Broward County EPD and SFWMD staff: ØCoordinated to identify interested and affected parties within the Broward County Non-ECP Basins ØDeveloped a mission statement, goals, and strategy (state problem, present goal, cooperate in identifying and implementing solutions) ØMet individually with Mayors and Commissioners, made board presentations, sought board adoption of pro-BEWG resolution ØJointly conducted 6 meetings with stakeholders between May 2004 and December 2005 ØFocused primarily on C-11 West basin

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 BEWG Partners Local Drainage Districts (SBDD, CBWCD, ITDD, BDD, PAID, OPWCD, PAID, NSID) and Local Municipalities Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDCAS) Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association (FNGLA) Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Broward Audubon Society Broward Farm Bureau Allstate Resource Management TrueGreen-Chem Lawn Lesco Fertilizer First Choice Fertilizers Certified Pest Control and Operators Association

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 BEWG Process Stakeholders participated in the identification of various pollution reduction options, with each agency determining where they could contribute Each party presented an overview of activities underway and to be undertaken in support of the Working Group’s objectives and Everglades Restoration Activities and commitments of each stakeholder group were compiled as part of C-11 West Basin Pollution Reduction Action Plan (Draft) http://www.broward.org/waterresources/c_11_pollution_actionplan.pdf

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 BEWG Efforts and Activities Cooper City – Initiated water quality monitoring in support of BEWG program City of Sunrise – Developing a speakers bureau to meet with HOAs in support of BMPs Southwest Ranches – Implementing catch basin improvements and swale rehabilitation Town of Davie – Working with fertilizer retailers to promote low P fertilizers Pembroke Pines – Reviewing landscape ordinances

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 BEWG Efforts and Activities (cont’d) City of Weston (ITDD) – Bidders on municipal landscape projects must complete a BMP program and use low P fertilizer CBWCD and SBDD – Investing in infrastructure to provide water quality pre-treatment prior to discharge FDACS, FDEP, Farm Bureau, FNGLA, Broward County EPD and SFWMD – developed a strategy for encouraging voluntary adoption of nursery BMPs as a first approach, reserving potential regulation as a later option Drainage/Water Control Districts – partnered with local agencies, FDACS, and FDEP to further the nursery BMP and grant programs by helping to identify water quality hot spots, share BMP information, and provide water quality monitoring

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 BEWG Next Steps Maintain momentum through frequent updates with participants, assist partners with implementation, and revise strategy as necessary Measure progress through water quality monitoring Continue partnership between Broward County & SFWMD to develop pollution reduction action plans for the NSID and NNRC basins and to expand outreach and technical support

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 C-11 W Basin Source Controls SFWMD has provided $2 million to cost share local capital improvement projects that provide water quality benefits SFWMD is working with SBDD and ITDD to modify local pump station permits to provide additional storage and water quality treatment SFWMD requires (when needed) additional pretreatment facilities/features for new development CBWCD staff does water quality presentations at local elementary schools

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 C-11 W Basin - LTP Project Manager: Tjerk van Veen LTP Project Description: Assist local communities in developing, evaluating and implementing source controls Perform feasibility analysis and conceptual design of water quality improvement measures for consideration in the Western C-11 Impoundment PIR. Analysis to include evaluation of potential connection between the Western C-11 Impoundment and the WCA-3A/3B Levee Seepage Management CERP projects

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 C-11 W Basin - LTP Project Status Initiated Nursery BMP Grant Program in partnership with FDACS in April 2005 Public Outreach – Website, Educational Videos (Public Service Announcements) Started contract for preliminary design of Western C-11 Impoundment modifications to reduce phosphorus loads

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 C-11 W Basin - LTP Work planned for remainder of FY 06 Continue awarding Nursery BMP Grants Continue public outreach activities Complete preliminary design of impoundment modifications

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 NSID Basin Source Controls NSID has implemented operational changes that have reduced discharges into WCA-2A NSID has implemented inter-basin transfers of stormwater to further reduce discharges into WCA-2A Newly developed residential and commercial areas include additional storage and water quality treatment Renewal of permits for surface water management systems every 5 years

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 NSID Basin - LTP Project Manager: Jonathan Madden LTP Project Description: Perform a hydraulic evaluation of storm events in the NSID basin to determine if there will be negative impacts from redirecting water currently discharged to WCA-2A to the Hillsboro Canal as well as evaluation of the potential for connecting adjacent mining pits to the NSID water management system for additional surface water storage

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 NSID Basin - LTP Analysis Results Hydraulic analysis predicted potential impacts to the Hillsboro Canal basin during large storm events Costs for schematic alternatives to offset impacts were estimated at $17 million to $133 million (50-year present worth)

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 NSID Basin - LTP Associated Basin Activities Updated stormwater flow estimates from NSID to WCA-2A using Regional Model (SFWMM- 2x2) simulation Updated annual TP load estimates to WCA-2A

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 NSID Basin - LTP Work planned for remainder of FY 06 Review alternatives on how to proceed based on findings of study Support integration to BEWG to develop pollution reduction action plan Monitor and assist in implementation of source controls

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 NNRC Basin Source Controls OPWCD has implemented operational changes to reduce discharges into NNRC BDD’s Landscape contractor follows BMPs for Turf and Landscape PAID has ongoing program to improve road side swales Renewal of permits for surface water management systems every 5 years

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 NNRC Basin - LTP Project Manager: Jonathan Madden LTP Project Description: A flood impact analysis will be performed to ensure that the basin’s current level of flood protection is maintained if the use of structure G-123 is discontinued

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 NNRC Basin - LTP Analysis Results Discontinuing use of the G-123 Structure would reduce the basin’s flood protection level Schematic costs for canal conveyance improvements estimated at $47 million to offset discontinuation of G-123 use

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 NNRC Basin - LTP Associated Basin Activities Updated stormwater flow estimates from NNRC to WCA-3A using historical data Updated annual TP load estimates to WCA-3A

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 NNRC Basin - LTP Work planned for remainder of FY 06 Review alternatives on how to proceed based on findings of study Support integration to BEWG to develop pollution reduction action plan Monitor and assist in implementation of source controls

47. 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 Acme Basin B Source Controls Ongoing “Equine Race Track Lake Expansion” to include water quality treatment marsh (to bid) Ordinance regulating livestock waste storage and hauling and application of low P fertilizer only VOW has dedicated compliance staff for BMP ordinance Enhanced requirements for WQ treatment in ERP applications for Basin B Dedicated SFWMD staff members to oversee increased compliance and enforcement activities in Basin B

48. 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 Acme Basin B - LTP Project Manager: Jonathan Madden LTP Project Description: Assist Village of Wellington in developing, evaluating and implementing source controls

49. 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 Acme Basin B - LTP Status Finalizing FY06 cost-share agreement with VOW to develop, evaluate, and implement additional BMPs

50. 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 Acme Basin B - LTP Work planned for remainder of FY 06 Assist VOW in developing BMP Implementation Plan ØLocate and remove nutrient rich sediment from canal system ØGIS database for BMP ordinance compliance Additional Public Outreach ØUpdate & distribute BMP flyers ØVideo/PSA for local TV broadcasting

51. 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 Feeder Canal Basin Source Controls Optimize upstream monitoring network Coordinate with Seminole Tribe water quality improvements Optimize BMPs to comply with water quality requirements Ensure new developments comply with stringent water quality requirements

52. 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 Feeder Canal Basin - LTP Project Manager: Hongying Zhao LTP Project Description: Develop and implement a voluntary BMP program in the West Feeder Canal Sub-basin Wingate Mill Canal

53. 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 Feeder Canal Basin - LTP Status Conducted selection and award process for BMP Grant Program (April and November 2005) in partnership with HSWCD, NRCS & FDACS Approximately $580,000 awarded to projects in Feeder Canal Basin SFWMD sponsored workshop for overall strategy to meet WQ goals for Feeder Canal Basin in June 2005

54. 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 Feeder Canal Basin - LTP Work planned for remainder of FY 06 Continue to monitor implementation of funded BMP projects

55. 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 LTP and Non-ECP Permit Other activities planned for remainder of FY06 LTP updates/revisions being considered based on: ØStudies’ findings ØUpdated CERP Project Schedules ØUpdate basin flow & TP load estimates Revised LTP funding recommendations for FYs 07- 10 (currently LTP only allocates funds for Non-ECP projects in FYs 04-06) Coordinating with FDEP development of TBELs for Non-ECP permit compliance

56. 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 Additional Information Chapter 3: Phosphorus Controls for the Basins Tributary to the Everglades Protection Area http://www.sfwmd.gov/sfer/

57. 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 Source Control Projects ECP Basins February 28, 2006 Long-Term Plan Annual Update Carmela Bedregal, P.E.

58. 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 Introduction The Process Development and Engineering (PDE) component of the Long-Term Plan recommends activities designed to: Ø“Maintain and improve upon the contribution of source controls to overall water quality improvement goals.”

59. 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 ECP Basins ØLargest tributary sources to the EPA ØServed by STAs EAA: South of Lake Okeechobee 500,000 acres, muck soils Sugarcane, vegetables, sod C-139: Hendry County 170,000 acres, sandy soils Pasture, citrus and vegetables LOK Diversion Areas: 298 WCDs and Closter Farms 28,500 acres, muck soils Urban, sugarcane, vegetables

60. 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 Long-Term Plan objectives to be carried out using an integrated approach balancing four distinct elements: Source Controls Mandatory BMPs Outreach Farm BMP Initiatives Regional Initiatives

61. 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 C-139 Basin Project Manager: Carmela Bedregal Long Term Plan Project Description: Identify discharges that are candidates for implementation of cost effective source controls Characterize management practices on lands or processes tributary to those discharges Implement these source controls in concert with landowners or municipalities

62. 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 C-139 Basin Project Status MANDATORY BMPS ØCompleted inspections to verify implementation of Level III BMPs ØIssued or revised BMP Plan permits, as needed ØInitiated Level IV BMP inspections

63. 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 C-139 Basin Project Status FARM BMP INITIATIVES C-139 and Western Basins BMP Grant Program for implementation of BMPs (partnership with HSWCD, NRCS & FDACS) Ø$1.8M contributed since 2002, with $500,000 in FY 2006 ØTracking project completion (last award requires >50% completion within 12 months) ØContinued the C-139 and Western Basins Grant phosphorus sampling Initiated Vegetable Production Demonstration Project with IFAS/FDACs – Optimizing P usage

64. 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 C-139 Basin Project Status REGIONAL BMP INITIATIVES C-139 Hydrology and Water Quality Analysis, Phase I, Feb 2006 Sub-basin monitoring at three locations ØAuto samplers were installed ØStructure calibration pending OUTREACH Meeting with landowners to present water quality basin results (September 2005) and follow-up on November 15, 2004 Brainstorming workshop

65. 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 C-139 Basin Work planned for remainder of FY 2006: Complete Level IV inspections (35 points) ØFocus on one-on-one outreach efforts Follow-up Workshop with landowners (May 2006) to provide status on Phase I C-139 Hydrology Analysis and obtain feedback for Phase II Complete Phase II of the C-139 Hydrology Analysis (WQ modeling and creation of a tool to analyze alternative WQ improvement project scenarios) Continue tracking of implementation of BMP Grant Program projects and demonstration projects

66. 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 C-139 Basin Work planned for remainder of FY2006 (continued): Implement sub-basin monitoring network (6+ stations) Use of available WQ data and model tool to refine source control strategies at the regional and farm levels (Use as a tool to prioritize resources) Continue emphasis on compliance and outreach efforts among the regulated community ØWY06 ends April 30, 2006, marking the fourth year of the mandatory program ØIf basin is out of compliance a fourth time, rulemaking is required

67. 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 EAA Basins Project Manager: Carmela Bedregal Long Term Plan Project Description: Identify discharges that are candidates for cost effective optimization of source controls Characterize management practices on lands or processes tributary to those discharges Engage landowners or municipalities in optimizing existing BMPs or implementing voluntary BMPs above and beyond the mandatory program

68. 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 EAA Basins Project Status MANDATORY BMPS On-going BMP Regulatory Program with inspections and reporting requirements ØContinue mandated BMP field verifications with emphasis on priority EAA farms Improved existing farm level water quality retrieval tools through e-permitting

69. 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 EAA Basins Project Status REGIONAL INITIATIVES Statistical Analysis on EAA Farm Water Quality Data (final report being completed) Reviewed by BMP experts The new SOW of the EAA EPD Research Permit includes statistical analysis of detailed WQ data ØStatus is development of the specific analyses/tools to be used Initiated conjunct effort with FDEP to identify upstream sources in S5A Basin

70. 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 EAA Basins Project Status OUTREACH A new scope of work for the EAA EPD Research Permit was issued IFAS has reported: ØSince May 2005, six BMP workshops have been conducted ØThree extension publications were published Soil testing, spill prevention, and particulate matter control ØOne-on-one consultations were prioritized in the S-5A basin ØAs of January 2005, farms equivalent to 63% of the acreage were visited. Farms equivalent to 11% of the acreage were scheduled for next quarter ØAnnual report is due July 2006

71. 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 EAA Basins Work planned for remainder of FY2006: Optimizing tools to streamline mandatory BMP visits Development of PDA-based applications, lap tops and portable equipment Cross-training within the Division staff Performance measures for LOK diversion areas Continue effort with FDEP to identify upstream sources Review of EAA-EPD Research Permit Annual report and proposed scope for 2006-2007 (due July 2006) Investigate Lake Okeechobee impacts on EAA discharges

72. 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 EAA and C-139 Basins http://www.sfwmd.gov/sfer/SFER_2005/2005/volume1/chapters/V1_Ch3.pdf Additional description on the initiatives summarized in this presentation can be obtained from the:

73. 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 & Lunch Break