Natural Resource Project Inventory (NRPI) s1

Last Updated 04/06/18 CONTRACT SUMMARY This information will made available to the public on the State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) Website (see address below).

Use the "tab" and arrow keys to move through the form. If field is not applicable, please put N/A in block. Date filled out: March 29, 2004

A) Contract Information Please use complete phrases/sentences. Fields will expand as necessary as you type. 1. Contract Number: 02-168-258-0 2. Project Title: Coyote/Carbon Creek Watershed Management Study (Feasibility Phase) 3. Project Purpose – Problem: (problem being addressed) In 2001, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers initiated a comprehensive study of the Coyote/Carbon Creek Watershed. The Corps completed the Reconnaissance Study in June 2001 and the Project Management Plan was completed on 26 September 2002. The Coyote/Carbon Watershed is a very urban watershed with flooding problems, lack of native riparian vegetation and deficient water quality. 4. Project Goals: a. Short-term Goals: The goal of this project is to develop an integrated, highly collaborative watershed management plan (Feasibility Phase) to create a healthier Coyote/Carbon Creek Watershed. The majority of the work for this project will be completed by the Los Anglesles District of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. The first major goal will be the completion of a Baseline Conditions Report. The Baseline Conditions Report (F-3 Milestone) will determine surface water hydrology with base (dry season) flows and flood peaks; channel widths, depths and conditions; flood-prone areas and flood-related damages, sediment transport conditions, areas of river aggregation and degradation, bank erosion and related damages; bank protection, bridges, grade control structures, and detention basins; wastewater facilities with treatments plants and major conveyance lines; surface water quality; groundwater location, depth and quality and major well locations; recreation facilities with parks, trail linkages, golf courses, school yards, major open space; riparian vegetation and wildlife habitat; cultural resources inventory; existing infrastructure (roads, water mains, major electricity/gas, railroads and landfills); land development, densities, ownership and land use patterns and open space. The second goal will be to develop alternatives for constructed improvements to improve the health of the watershed. Other planning goals include: 1. To increase the quantity and quality of wetland and riparian habitat. 2. To reduce concentrations of ammonia and silver and address coliform, algae and abnormal fish histology in the watershed; and restore beneficial uses designated by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. 3. To increase passive and active recreation opportunities in the Watershed. 4. Improve beach nourishment opportunities from sources in the Watershed. 5. Educate the public on watershed related issues. 6. To improve the aesthetic conditions in flood control channels. 7. To reduce the presence of invasive exotic species. b. Long-term Goals: The long term goal is to construct physical improvements within the Watershed based on the recommendations in the Corps Watershed Management Study. 5. Project Location: (lat/longs, watershed, etc.) The Coyote/Carbon Creek Watershed is located in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties. The Orange County cities include Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Cypress. Last Updated 04/06/18 a. Physical Size of Project: (miles, acres, sq. ft., etc.) b. Counties included in the project: The project is located in The project is 165 square miles of which 62.7 square miles is both Orange and Los Angeles Counties. in Orange County and the remainder is in Los Angeles County. c. Legislative Districts: (Assembly and Senate) Assembly: 56,60,67 and 72 in Orange County Senate: 29,33,34, and 35 in Orange County 6. Which SWRCB program is funding this contract? Please put an "X" by the one that applies. __X_ Prop 13 ___ EPA 319(h) ___ Other

B) Contract Contact: Refers to contract project director. Name: Sonia Nasser Job Title: Chief, Watershed and Coastal Resources Organization: County of Orange RDMD Webpage Address: www.ocwatersheds.com Address: 300 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703 Phone: 714-834-5679 Fax number: 714-834-5106 Email: [email protected] C. Contract Time Frame: Refers to the implementation period of the contract. From: May 15, 2003 To: March 31, 2005

D) Project Partner Information: Name all agencies/groups involved with project. Corps of Engineers, SWRCB, Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, Wetlands Recovery Project, Los Angeles County E) Nutrient and Sediment Load N/A Reduction Projection (if applicable):

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