HomeMy WebLinkAboutSoil and Water Conservation District-7/11/2011EQUIPMENT AGREEMENT
DATE: JUNE 29, 2011
Purpose
This agreement is to define objectives, roles, and responsibilities as they relate to partners associated with
urban water quality monitoring in the Waterloo metro area
Scope
This agreement applies only to the equipment expressly described in this document and its attachment(s),
other items may be added upon written agreement by both parties.
Roles
Black Hawk SWCD — The Soil and Water Conservation District will provide use of its equipment to city
staff and designees for the purpose of water quality monitoring in the Waterloo metro area. The district
will also provide storage for this equipment in a location that is easily accessible to city staff during
regular business hours.
City of Waterloo — The city shall provide standards and accessories necessary for the continued operation
of this equipment.
Communications
A schedule shall be developed for all regular monitoring and shared between parties to ensure that overlap
is kept to a minimum. Should both parties need the equipment for wet weather or event monitoring
simultaneously, samplings required for regulatory requirements or to meet the explicit requirements of
previously written grants or agreements shall take priority.
Maintenance & Operations
Equipment should be checked for proper calibration before every use. It is the responsibility of the
operator to ensure that all equipment is properly prepared before the performance of any sampling
activity.
In the event that equipment be lost, stolen, broken, or by any other means rendered unusable while in the
field, it is the responsibility of the employer of the party operating the equipment at that time to reimburse
the owner of that equipment the full cost of replacement.
Agreement of Terms
By signing this agreement, I agree to abide by these terms and consider other signatures partners in this
urban water quality monitoring effort, as of the date first written above.
BLACK HAWK SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
By Date
Sherman Lundy, Chairman, Board of Commissioners
CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA
Ernest G. Clark, Mayor
Date T A I ( nil
Attachment 1
EQUIPMENT AGREEMENT
DATE: JUNE 29, 2011
Equipment Testing Variables
YSI Model 85 Dissolved Oxygen, Conductivity, Temperature
FloMate Model 2000 Flow
Hach 2100P Turbidimeter Turbidity
Equipment
Attachment 2
EQUIPMENT AGREEMENT
DATE: JUNE 29, 2011
Cost of Standards Related Accessories Cost (if any)
YSI Model 85 $46.00 Dissolved Oxygen $61.00
Membrane Kit (if needed)
PloMate Model 2000 None Wading Rod $999.00
Hach 2100P Turbidimeter $134.00 (if needed) N/A $0.00
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
CASTLE HILL AND PLEASANT VALLEY WATERSHED ASSESSMENT
WATERLOO, IOWA
DATE: JUNE 29, 2011
Purpose
This agreement is to define objectives, roles, and responsibilities as they relate to partners associated with
urban water quality monitoring in the Waterloo metro area. More specifically, this document defines the terms
of the partnership entered into between the Black Hawk Soil and Water Conservation District (hereinafter
referred to as "the district") and the City of Waterloo for the purpose of the completion of the Castle Hill and
Pleasant Valley Watershed Assessment.
Scope
This agreement applies only to the Castle Hill and Pleasant Valley Watershed Assessment, as described in
attachment 1 "Castle Hill and Pleasant Valley Watershed Assessment Development Grant", and shall expire
upon completion of that project. The purpose of this project is to complete an assessment of the Castle Hill
and Pleasant Valley Watersheds as is necessary for the City's NPDES permit compliance. In addition, the
assessment of this watershed will help to provide information, which will aid the city, the district, and the
watershed residents in their efforts to more effectively manage runoff volume and water quality within the
watershed. This assessment shall begin upon execution of this document and shall be completed no later than
December 31, 2011. Should it prove necessary, project amendments, extensions or expansions of scope may
be granted upon written approval of all parties.
Roles
Black Hawk SWCD — The District, being the holder of the grant, shall be responsible for the administrative
requirements of the grant, including, but not limited to, budgetary upkeep, funding requests, reports, and
payments issued to the contract employee. The District will also be the primary contact for technical
assistance and supervision for the contract employee. In addition, the District will provide use of necessary
monitoring equipment to city staff and designees for the purpose of water quality monitoring in the Waterloo
metro area. The district will also provide storage for this equipment in a location that is easily accessible to
city staff and the contract employee during regular business hours. Where possible, the District will also
provide the assistance of its employees or designees for the completion of tasks related to this project. Should
the project sampling period be extended beyond the availability of the contract employee, the district will
provide supplemental staff time to see the project through to completion.
Contract Employee - The contractor will be employed by the District using the grant funds received from the
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (see attachment 1). The contract employee shall be
responsible for the completion of monitoring and assessment activities as described in attachment 1, these shall
include, but are not limited to, the collection and analysis of bi-weekly grab samples from the previously
designated sites, assessment of streambank condition, identification of outfalls and potential point sources, and
an inventory of land uses and impervious surface coverages within the watershed. The contract employee will
also be responsible for the development of a QAPP (quality assurance project plan), to be completed and
approved by the Department of Natural Resources prior to the beginning of sampling. The contractor will also
be responsible for the completion of 3 mailings to watershed residents. These mailings will provide an
opportunity for residents to provide input, will request their permission to enter their property for the
completion of monitoring and assessment activities, and will provide information regarding the findings of the
project and inviting them to a project capstone 'town hall' meeting where they will again be given opportunity
to provide their input. Lastly, the contract employee will be responsible for the analysis of findings and the
development of educational materials including a power -point presentation, a tri -fold display, and a brochure
detailing these findings, which can then be distributed to interested parties.
City of Waterloo — The city shall provide standards and accessories necessary for the continued operation of
the monitoring equipment, shall be responsible for purchase of erosion pins for streambank erosion monitoring,
and shall provide technical resources and assistance including GIS coverages and project guidance to the
District and the contractor when necessary.
Communications and Partner Designees
Regular Communication between the project partners will be essential to the successful completion of the
assessment. To facilitate this communication, each partner shall assign a designee who will serve as a primary
point of contact for the project and shall be responsible for the dissemination of project related information
throughout their organizations as deemed necessary. These designees are listed below:
City of Waterloo
Wayne Castle
Associate Engineer
Email: wayne.castle(a waterloo-ia.org
Black Hawk Soil and Water Conservation District
Phil Schuppert
Watershed Conservationist
Email: vhillip.schuppert car ia.nacdnet.net
Contract Employee
Michelle Mahoney
Contractor
Email: msumahoney@gmail.com
Agreement of Terms
By signing this agreement, I agree to abide by these terms and consider other signatures partners in this urban
water quality monitoring effort, as of the date first written above.
BLACK HAWK SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
By Date
Sherman Lundy, Chairman, Board of Commissioners
CITY OF W T RLOO, IOWA
By /hi
rnest G. Clark, Mayor
Date -R1 I Ptee
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
CASTLE HILL AND PLEASANT VALLEY WATERSHED ASSESSMENT
WATERLOO, IOWA
DATE: JUNE 29, 2011
Attachment 1:
Castle Hill and Pleasant Valley Watershed
Development Grant
December 2010
Preliminary Project Title: Castle Hill and Pleasant Valley Subwatershed Development Grant
Applicant: Black Hawk Soil and Water Conservation District
Contact Person: Name: Phil Schuppert
Address: 2950 Southland Dr., Ste. 2
Waterloo, IA 50701
Email: phillip.schuppert@ia.nacdnet.net
Phone: (319) 296-3262
FAX: (319) 296-1557
Please provide brief, yet complete as possible responses to the following set of questions.
The appropriate coordinator for your area can offer assistance with your responses.
• 'atershed and:Reso• urce Concern. D•esc•ription Please describe the physical characteristics of the.
atershed as well as ;the water qualrty or watershed ptoblem(s) your soil and water conservation
istnct is attempting to address• Be sole to include a snxnmary of'any data. providing evidence of .
�e problem to : be addressed. Also indicate the impact the e
problm ha
is ving on' the environment, `
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ie watershed•stakeholders,;:and the: public: . .
The proposal put forth in this grant seeks to address concerns within the Castle Hill and Pleasant
Valley watersheds in the city of Waterloo (Attachment 1). These watersheds lie in the northern reach
of the city, draining directly into the Cedar River. They comprise a combined total of 960 acres with
roughly 2.25 miles of stream channel. Land uses in these watersheds are primarily residential, with
small amounts of commercial also being present.
Soils in the watershed vary, but consist primarily of 3 major complexes in the residential areas, the
Kenyon Urban and the Waubakee Urban Complexes in the upland regions of the watershed and Clyde -
Floyd Urban Complex in the lower drainageways. Slopes for these complexes are generally mild in
the 2-9 percent range, however small portions of the watershed contain the Buckhardt-Basset-Chelsea
Complex, with slopes ranging from 18-60 percent. Upland soils are moderately well drained, while the
Clyde -Floyd Complex in the lowlands is listed as poorly drained, with ground water depths varying
between 3 feet (September) and ground level (April). It must be noted, however, that the process of
developing these grounds has likely had significant impacts on the characteristics of the soils, causing
compaction and likely topsoil loss, which will alter the ability of the soils to infiltrate and retain water.
Further investigation of soils and land use should be conducted as part of the watershed assessment.
GIS data for this watershed has not been generated yet and will be necessary to gather detailed
numbers for land use data, soils, topography and other important factors.
No point sources have been identified within this watershed at this time, however, as with most
developed watersheds, direct contribution of stormwater through storm sewers produces rapid runoff
events which result in storm surges, bank washouts, and habitat loss. In addition, pollutant
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contributions from lawn chemicals, oil and gas leakage, and pet waste are .commonly found in
residential runoff. According to the Center for Watershed Protection urban streams without watershed
protection begin to degrade when 10 percent of a watershed becomes developed. Urban streams lose
their ability to maintain ecological integrity when 25 percent to 30 percent of a watershed becomes
urbanised. With nearly 100 percent of the land in this watershed in residential uses, it is likely that the
streams ability to support a healthy ecosystem has been significantly impacted.
Both of these watersheds drain into the Cedar River. According to a study conducted by the
Department of Natural Resources, the Cedar River through Waterloo -Cedar Fails is the seventh most
popular recreational area among Iowa's Rivers, used for boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Total
population within the watersheds is roughly 3,500 people.
These streams are small tributaries of the Cedar River, designated through this area as a Class Al
Primary Contact water body, however, no use analysis has been performed on the individual streams.
Issues facing this watershed largely stem from the abundance of impervious surfaces within the
watershed resulting in rapid runoff. This runoff results in storm surges which have caused a significant
amount of stream bank erosion which is threatening private and public property, contributing
significant amounts of sediment, and degrading habitat within the watershed (Attachment 2, 3).
Sped 4.:Resource Cancernc;*. quality,watershed; or #bodin•g issues
that are of concern. What resource 1s being impacted? ;What evidence cal be provided to support
this concern?For . at oc
example flooding is an issue,,ver
what is the historical record of frequency and-
depth o£ floodsthis lation on the stream or r? e 11' thwaterbody being addzessed is: om_
EPA's 303(d) List of Impaired Waters, please describe.the impact and cause (if ava able) oftlie:
impairment. Hasa Total Maximum Daily Load. (TMDL) been completed on the• waterbody; ter
when is one scheduled to be compet•
ed? Based upon l . ozmation n the TMDL, what are the mayor
pollutant sources? if the waterbody is not on the List, please descri•be the problems and significance
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of the waterhody For example, is it a drinking:: water source? Is it a major. recreation areas Ts it
listed as .one of Iowa's priority ;:lakes or strc ms? What is the designated use(s)? ire fntute.
renovations planned- for the waterbody�
No TMDL has yet been completed for the 'streams. The primary concern within the watershed is
streambank erosion resulting from rapid stormwater runoff. This area is also targeted by the City of
Waterloo as one of the first areas where sump pumps are to be disconnected from the sanitary sewer
system, doing so will reduce the amount of discharges from the waste water treatment plant, however
this will also result in more stormwater discharging into the stream and will likely increase the erosion
and sediment delivery which is already a concern.
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in order to identify the enttcal source areas contributing the most _to the '::identified :•
roblem, a large part of the. Watershed; Development .and Planting •Assistance. Grant vviu :
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Tete a detailed watershed assessment to identify and assess all potential threats°to: tile'.
watershed Additional assessment; information. such as landowner and communlly 111terest w tl izi..
thewatershed and file financial support from rhe.`waterslled partners are' also very unportant to
cletetrake The lhv%sioti:b SoilCoiisezvation.:(DSC), epi d ei# of N#4,41.::;'esources (DNR),
and thefiSDA Natural _Resources Conservation Serui.e (NRCS) .staff may be ayallable to assxat
your district with this process However; for now, .please describe the level of assessment that has:
already been completed. He w will this project attempt to.assess...identified concerns? And'. deseribe
what. ethodolo
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msed. to a secs. these conceitias
Assessment of this watershed includes several parts. First, a RASCAL assessment will be completed
to map point sources, identify bank and channel conditions, and more accurately map land uses.
Second, to directly quantify the extent of sediment delivery and erosion rates, erosion pins will be
placed in areas where erosion appears to be most severe. To determine the degree to which urban hard
surfacing is impacting the stream's flow patterns, a field survey will be conducted to assess the total
amount of impervious surface connected to the storm sewer system. This inventory will identify key
areas of imperviousness which will allow future implementation efforts to be conducted in such a way
that maximizes their impact on areas of concern within the channel.
Chemical monitoring will be conducted on a bi-weekly basis over a three month period to measure
standard IOWATER parameters including e. coli, pH, nitrates, nitrites, phosphates, turbidity, and
dissolved oxygen as well as concerns more specific to urban runoff such as polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAH's) and heavy metals. As with any flowing water body, pollutant loads can vary
significantly depending on precipitation and flow, to address this, it is proposed that additional event
sampling be conducted at three times during the course of the study. Performing this assessment will
assist in identifying point sources, as well as additional pollutant concerns that can then be used to
educate watershed stakeholders and more effectively demonstrate the need for conservation practices.
Lastly, it is important to determine the knowledge base of the watershed stakeholders, gauge their
interest in conservation practices, and provide them with the opportunity voice their concerns about the
condition of the stream and watershed. To do so, a survey is proposed that would reach a
representative sample of the watershed population.
As part of the project output, a town -hall informational meeting will be held during which the
stakeholders can learn the results of the assessment and provide feedback on the direction of future
efforts.
watersh:Project ls a coiriplex prgcess involving many steps, which lave to be
specified order to further the, planning process Please use the chart below 10.
�hedule;.: your; proposed:.:activities (ie::: stakeholder surveys, GIS based :Watershed:
ormation and :education efforts, application development, etc_} Place an DC" m the
(es} tome in the: tiframe' when the specific activity begins and when it will
Identify a start date: _5_/_01_/ 2011_(Not sooner than 60 days after the application deadline) If this
application is selected for funding, the coordinator will assist you complete a plan of work providing
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details as to how and when the specific activities listed below will be completed. Written reports will
include a cumulative annotated plan of work submitted quarterly and a final report The final report
will typically be a 2 to 4 page narrative along with maps prepared from the assembled data collected.
The narrative will interpret the assessment data, identifying the major pollutant sources and identifying
priority areas. The narrative will also summarize interest of watershed landowners to implement best
management practices to address the identified environmental concerns, decision makers' commitment
both financially and time investment to advance the project_
Specific Activities to be completed
Month 1
Month 2
Month 3
Month 4
Month 5
Month 6 l
Month 7
Month 8
Month 9
Month 10
Month 11
Month 12
Month 13
Month 14
Month 15
Watershed Sampling and Analysis
x
x
x
Survey Mailings and Follow Ups
x
x
x
RASCAL and Impervious Surface Inventory
x
Erosion Pin Placement and Follow Ups
x
x
x
Data Compilation and Analysis of Results
x
Town Hall Meeting
x
Final Report
x
The primary supporting partner for this project will be the City of Waterloo, who will be providing
supplies, technical resources and assistance, and funding towards the completion of this project. In
addition, laboratory resources and equipment, as well as staff advisement will be provided by the
University of Northern Iowa. Staff resources will also be provided by the Natural Resources
Conservation Service, Black Hawk County Service Center.
Administration and oversight of the grant, as well as technical advisement and reporting assistance will
be provided by the Black Hawk Soil and Water Conservation District. Additional guidance specific to
the completion of RASCAL assessments and the use of erosion pins will by provided by the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources.
Interest in the completion of this project has been cited by the City of Waterloo's Engineering
Department. The majority of the streambanks and channels within these watersheds fall under private
ownership and the loss of private property is a major motivating factor for those stakeholders whose
properties adjoin the channel.
As previously described, these streams are direct tributaries to the Cedar River. Sedimentation within
the stream channel has created significant difficulties for recreational uses of the Cedar River in the
Waterloo -Cedar Falls area. interest groups including the Cedar River Festival river cleanup group, the
Cedar River Initiative, and the Cedar River Coalition have been created to address concerns within this
watershed ranging from water quality and pollution concerns to concerns with water quantity and
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flooding. Untreated rapid runoff from impervious surfaces, as well as sediment contributions from
eroding streambanks contribute to all of these concerns.
o Resources Being Requested Itis recognized that each district has:different personnel .
financial resources available to complete activities associated with developing' a thorough watershed
project and assessment. Please describe what type of financial and[or technical -assistance your district
is.requesting based on the specific activities you propose to complete hl question 4 Prepare a proposed
budget with the: assistance of your -coordinator.
Major contributors to the project include Waterloo, who will be purchasing much of the equipment
needed for field assessments and sampling. Contributions of the Natural Resources Conservation
Service include staff time for the intern who will be assisting with in -field assessment work, as well as
assisting with the preparation of mailings. Major expenses to be charged to the grant include the cost
of mailings, there are to be 4 mailing events at 1,000 pieces each, one informing people of the study
and requesting survey responses, this is charged as two mailings to include return envelopes and
postage. Another mailing will be sent as a follow-up, and a final mailing will be sent as a wrap-up and
an announcement of the community meeting. Staff time includes time used for field assessment, data
analysis, report completion, and laboratory work.
PROJECT ACTIVITY
Stair Time
Watershed Mailings
Supplies and Equipment
GRANT REQUEST IN-KIND MATCH SOURCE
$2,724.00 $1,524.00
$2,259.92 $ 192.00
$ 0.00 $1,700.00
NRCS
NRCS
Waterloo
7.' Please :4escribe the objectives: the district ultiiziately planis to accomplish; throi,g this :piroj ect You
may also include any other important aspects of your proposed project that your distract believes would
be relevant. to your application. If:, a watershed improvement project.:wass previously completed 'Ori.„.this
water' resource, when did the project end? Siimman7e the :results anal outcome•s of :the project` hat:
has changed in the watershed to Justify another watershed improvement prod ect9 If a Watershed :.
Development and;Plann ng Assistance Grant'apphcation bas been submitted:preyiously fel' the water
resource but not funded,`_ identify what changes in the grant apphcation have beenmade
The Castle Hill and Pleasant Valley Watershed project objects include the following:
• Identify key areas of concern within the watershed, including pollutant point sources and
areas of severe erosion.
• Gather public survey and feedback data to identify community concerns, needs for outreach,
and key allies for best management practice implementation
• Quantify sediment contributions from bank erosion
• Quantify the amount of impervious surface connected to storm sewer systems
Attachments such as maps or other relevantinformation can be attached to . the proposal to assist
reviewers with theirevaluation.
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Minority Impact Statement
Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code Section 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the
State of Iowa which are due beginning January 1, 2009 shall include a Minority Impact Statement.
This is the state's mechanism to require grant applicants to consider the potential impact of the grant
project's proposed programs or policies on minority groups.
Please choose the statement(s) that pertains to this grant application. Complete all the
information requested for the chosen statement(s).
❑ The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique positive
impact on minority persons.
Describe the positive impact expected from this project
Indicate which group is impacted:
Women
Persons with a Disability
Blacks
Latinos
Asians
Pacific Islanders
American Indians
Alaskan Native Americans
Other
0 The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique negative
impact on minority persons.
Describe the negative impact expected from this project
Present the rationale for the existence of the proposed program or policy.
Provide evidence of consultation of representatives of the minority groups impacted.
Indicate which group is impacted:
Women
Persons with a Disability
Blacks
Latinos
Asians
Pacific Islanders
American Indians
Alaskan Native Americans
Other
® The proposed grant project programs or policies are not expected to have a disproportionate or
unique impact on minority persons.
Present the rationale for determining no impact.
This neighborhood is not known to have a concentrated population of minority persons.
I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my
knowledge:
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Name:
Title: Watershed Conservationist
December 2010
Definitions
"Minority Persons", as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, mean individuals who are women, persons
with a disability, Blacks, Latinos, Asians or Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Alaskan Native
Americans.
"Disability", as defined in Iowa Code Section 15.102, subsection 5, paragraph "b", subparagraph (1):
b. As used in this subsection:
(1) "Disability" means, with respect to an individual, a
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more
of the major life activities of the individual, a record of physical
or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the
major life activities of the individual, or being regarded as an
individual with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major
life activities of the individual.
"Disability" does not include any of the following:
(a) Homosexuality or bisexuality.
(b) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism,
voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical
impairments or other sexual behavior disorders.
(c) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania.
(d) Psychoactive substance abuse disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
"State Agency", as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, means a department, board, bureau,
commission, or other agency or authority of the State of Iowa.
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Water Monitoring Supplement Application
Application Guidance Form:
Project Requirement: The Water Monitoring Supplement application is required along with your
IDALS- DSC Watershed Development and Planning Assistance Grant application only if you are
requesting additional funding to conduct water monitoring activities.
Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to local Soil and Water Conservation Districts
to conduct water monitoring of a lake, river or stream segment. This monitoring will help identify
pollutants causing water quality impairments and critical areas contributing the highest pollutant loads
to the waterbody. The water monitoring information may be used to help develop a watershed
management plan designed to achieve water quality improvements.
To apply, simply respond to the information requested on page two of application form.
Water Quality Information: To find current water quality information about a specific waterbody, see
the following online database: http://programs.iowadnr.gov/adbnet/index.aspx
Water Monitoring Activities: Proposed water monitoring activities are limited to surface waters only
(e.g., rivers, streams, lakes, etc.), and may include chemical, physical and biological monitoring
activities.
Assistance: For help in determining how additional monitoring can help provide needed information
for your watershed, please contact the following DNR Watershed Monitoring and Assessment Section
staff at least 30 days before completing the application:
For lakes: Lisa Fascher, 515-242-6010, email: lisa.fascher(a?dnr.iowa.gov
For rivers or streams: Mary Skopec, 319-335-1579, email: mary.skopec@dnr.iowa.gov
Timeline: To begin water monitoring activities at a specific time of year, applicants should apply for
funding at least four months before the expected start date of the project.
Selection Process: If the Watershed Development and Planning Assistance Grant application is
selected for funding, then that application's Water Monitoring Supplement will be reviewed by staff
from the DNR Watershed Monitoring and Assessment Section and DNR Watershed Improvement '
Program. If the supplement application is approved, then: 1) DNR Watershed Improvement Program
will notify the applicant of the award for the water monitoring portion of project activities; 2) DNR
Watershed Monitoring and Assessment Section will consult with the applicant to develop a water
monitoring plan, and 3) DNR Watershed Improvement Program will award Section 319 funding for
water monitoring activities specified in the approved water monitoring plan.
DNR staff may contact applicants to clarify and discuss potential changes to proposed monitoring activities
prior to awarding a project grant. DNR may also choose to award water monitoring grants for amounts different
than requested in the application.
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Water Monitoring Supplement Application
Application Form
Please provide the following information in narrative format.
SWCD and Contact Information (include a contact person's name, address, phone, email)
Waterbody Information a) Waterbody name; b) Location (county); c) Type of impairment(s) (for
example: algae); and d) Cause(s) of impairment(s), if known and stated in a DNR water quality
document, such as the ADBnet webpage: http://programs.iowadnr.gov/adbnet/index.aspx
Purpose of Monitoring: Describe how the additional monitoring will provide the missing information
needed to complete the watershed improvement planning process.
Priority Areas: If the applicant has any priority areas within the watershed that may be of special
concern or interest, please describe these areas in the application narrative and highlight the priority
locations on the map to be included with the application.
Map Requirement: Please attach a map of the watershed, along with the application. The watershed
includes the land area that drains directly to the waterbody. The map should show tributaries, roads,
and areas of special concern.
Water Monitoring Budget: Provide a simple budget request that lists the estimated costs for each of the
water monitoring activities proposed in the application narrative, such as lab fees, travel costs,
equipment, and labor costs (for monitoring only).
For More Information:
If you have any questions about the Water Monitoring Supplement application requirements, please
contact:
Steve Hopkins, Coordinator
Nonpoint Source Program
DNR Watershed Improvement Program
502 E. 9th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-6402
Email: Stephen.hopkins@dnr.iowa.gov
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Attachment 1— Castle Hill and Pleasant Valley Watersheds
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Attachment 2 — Stream Channel Erosion in Forested Residential Area
Attachment 3 — Erosion and Deposition at Bridge Crossing
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