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Geomorphic Setting
DRAFT NCCP/MSAA/HCP CHAPTER 3: EXISTING BIOLOGICAL AND HYDROLOGIC/ GEOMORPHIC SETTING This Chapter describes the biological setting of the approximately 131,600-acre Southern NCCP/MSAA/HCP study area, including portions of the CNF (Figure 3-M). Within the study area, the approximately 91,660 acres of non-federal land defines the planning area for the NCCP/MSAA/HCP. Management of resources in the CNF is the responsibility of the USFS. Therefore, the description of the biological and hydrologic/geomorphic setting includes a general description of the CNF, but the main focus of this section is the 91,660-acre planning area. The 91,660-acre planning area is further subdivided into the four Subarea Plan areas described in Chapter 1 (Figure 3-M). The Subareas total approximately 86,339 acres. The remaining 5,321 acres are comprised on the cities of Lake Forest and Dana Point, and internal areas that are “not a part” of the Subareas, such as Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, the wastewater treatment plant in lower Chiquita, Tesoro High School, FTC-North, and the Nichols Institute bounded by Caspers Wilderness Park. To describe the biological setting of the NCCP/MSAA/HCP planning area, this Chapter includes the following sections: Section 3.1 Database development methods; Section 3.2 Vegetation communities that make up theplanning area and the key wildlife species that are typical of, or indicate, high quality vegetation communities; Section 3.3 Existing geomorphic and hydrologic conditions and processes; Section 3.4 Sensitive wildlife and plant species distribution in the planning areaand subarea plan areas; and Section 3.5 Regional and subregional wildlife habitat linkages. -
Alternatives Analysis
DRAFT NCCP/MSAA/HCP APPENDIX P ‘B’ Alternatives Analysis Note to Reader: The comparative alternatives analyses in this Appendix combine Habitat Reserve and Supplemental Open Space (SOS) acres because both are designated open space. The Habitat Reserve and SOS are identical for all areas outside of Rancho Mission Viejo (RMV) property. The more refined conservation analysis presented in Part I, Chapter 13 for the RMV, County of Orange and San Margarita Water District (SMWD) proposed Covered Activities separates the Habitat Reserve and SOS components because Habitat Reserve open space will be managed under the Habitat Reserve Management Program (HRMP) described in Part I, Chapter 7. SOS will not be subject to management under the HRMP. All figures referenced in this Appendix are located in the NCCP/MSAA/HCP Part IV, Map Book. SECTION 1.0 ALTERNATIVE B-8 SECTION 1.1 OVERVIEW OF THE B-8 ALTERNATIVE (FIGURE 129-M) 1.1.1 Overview of Major Landscape and Habitat Reserve Planning Features of the Proposed Habitat Reserve on RMV Property a. Major Landscape Features In comparison with the B-10M and B-12 Alternatives, the B-8 Alternative proposes to maximize the open space on RMV lands with the result that County housing needs are addressed to a far lesser extent than in any of the other Alternatives. Alternative B-8 identifies Chiquita Canyon, Verdugo Canyon and all of the RMV portion of the San Mateo Creek Watershed as open space. All of the habitat linkages and wildlife movement corridors identified in the Draft Southern Planning Guidelines and Draft Watershed Planning Principles would be protected (Figure 156- M). -
Attachment B-4 San Diego RWQCB Basin Plan Beneficial Uses
Attachment B-4 San Diego RWQCB Basin Plan Beneficial Uses Regulatory_Issues_Trends.doc CHAPTER 2 BENEFICIAL USES INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................1 BENEFICIAL USES ..........................................................................................................................1 BENEFICIAL USE DESIGNATION UNDER THE PORTER-COLOGNE WATER QUALITY CONTROL ACT ..1 BENEFICIAL USE DESIGNATION UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT .................................................2 BENEFICIAL USE DEFINITIONS.........................................................................................................3 EXISTING AND POTENTIAL BENEFICIAL USES ..................................................................................7 BENEFICIAL USES FOR SPECIFIC WATER BODIES ........................................................................8 DESIGNATION OF RARE BENEFICIAL USE ...................................................................................8 DESIGNATION OF COLD FRESHWATER HABITAT BENEFICIAL USE ...............................................9 DESIGNATION OF SPAWNING, REPRODUCTION, AND/ OR EARLY DEVELOPMENT (SPWN) BENEFICIAL USE ...................................................................................................11 SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER POLICY ..................................................................................11 EXCEPTIONS TO THE "SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER" POLICY................................................11 -
Focused Municipal Service Review
10/10/2018 FOCUSED MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW City of San Juan Capistrano Water and Wastewater Utilities ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 1 MSR Background and Determinations ...................................................................................................... 2 Focused MSR Overview ............................................................................................................................. 4 Governance Alternatives ........................................................................................................................... 7 Affected Agencies’ Profiles ....................................................................................................................... 8 II. FOCUSED MSR DETERMINATIONS .......................................................................................................... 17 III. PLAN FOR SERVICE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..45 IV. MSR Assessments (See Appendices 1 and 2) LIST OF EXHIBITS AND APPENDICES Exhibit 1: City of San Juan Capistrano Vicinity Map ......................................................................................5 Exhibit 2: City of San Juan Capistrano Population ..……..…………………….………………………………………………..…..6 Exhibit 3: City of San Juan Capistrano Profile ............................................................................................ -
Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Biological Monitoring Program Rare Plant Survey Repo
Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Biological Monitoring Program Rare Plant Survey Report 2008 15 April 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................1 SURVEY GOALS: ...........................................................................................................................1 METHODS .......................................................................................................................................2 PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT............................................................................................................2 PERSONNEL AND TRAINING...........................................................................................................2 SURVEY SITE SELECTION ..............................................................................................................3 SURVEY METHODS........................................................................................................................7 DATA ANALYSIS ...........................................................................................................................9 RESULTS .......................................................................................................................................11 ALLIUM MARVINII, YUCAIPA ONION..............................................................................................13 ALLIUM MUNZII, MUNZ’S ONION -
Holy Fire Watershed Report
Burned Area Emergency Response Holy Fire Cleveland National Forest Hydrology and Watershed Specialist Report August 25, 2018 Overview of Horsethief Canyon above Interstate 15 Submitted by: Kelsha L. Anderson, Angeles National Forest Hydrologist I. Objectives This report summarizes the results from the hydrologic assessment of the Holy Fire in the center of the Santa Ana Mountains as part of the Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER). II Potential Values at Risk Values at Risk (VARs) on Forest Service land (FS) are addressed in Appendix D. Many VARs that could be impacted by the fire are on adjacent private, state, county, or local government lands. The State Watershed Emergency Response Team conducted a detailed analysis of non-FS VARs that will be published in a separate document. The FS BAER team and State WERT team collaborate and share information during post-fire assessments to ensure VARs are identified. On private lands, the primary contact for treatments is the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). III. Resource Condition Assessment Fire and Site Description The Holy Fire started on August 06, 2018 at 1:30pm (suspected arson). As of August 21, 2018 the fire had burned 22,982 acres (90% contained). The burn occurred adjacent to California State Highway 74 and Interstate 15. Much of the Holy Fire last burned between 1940-80’s. Table 1: Fire History in Holy Fire Perimeter Holy Fire area impacted Fires of Note Coldwater Canyon Silverado (1987), Unnamed (1942) Mayhew Canyon Indian (1966), Wright Cyn (1942) Indian Canyon -
OF the BOARD of DIRECTORS of the MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT of ORANGE COUNTY Jointly with the PLANNING & OPERATIONS COMMITTEE October 5, 2020, 8:30 A.M
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY Jointly with the PLANNING & OPERATIONS COMMITTEE October 5, 2020, 8:30 a.m. Due to the spread of COVID-19 and as authorized by the Governor’s Executive Order, MWDOC will be holding all upcoming Board and Committee meetings by Zoom Webinar and will be available by either computer or telephone audio as follows: Computer Audio: You can join the Zoom meeting by clicking on the following link: https://zoom.us/j/8828665300 Telephone Audio: (669) 900 9128 fees may apply (877) 853 5247 Toll-free Webinar ID: 882 866 5300# P&O Committee: Staff: R. Hunter, K. Seckel, J. Berg, Director McVicker, Chair H. De La Torre, K. Davanaugh, Director Dick V. Osborn Director Yoo Schneider Ex Officio Member: Director Tamaribuchi MWDOC Committee meetings are noticed and held as joint meetings of the Committee and the entire Board of Directors and all members of the Board of Directors may attend and participate in the discussion. Each Committee has designated Committee members, and other members of the Board are designated alternate committee members. If less than a quorum of the full Board is in attendance, the Board meeting will be adjourned for lack of a quorum and the meeting will proceed as a meeting of the Committee with those Committee members and alternate members in attendance acting as the Committee. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public comments on agenda items and items under the jurisdiction of the Committee should be made at this time. ITEMS RECEIVED TOO LATE TO BE AGENDIZED - Determine there is a need to take immediate action on item(s) and that the need for action came to the attention of the District subsequent to the posting of the Agenda. -
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Annual Report to the Wildlife Agencies
Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Biological Monitoring Program Rare Plant Survey Report 2011 08 June 2012 Rare Plant Survey Report 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ...................................................................................................................1 METHODS ....................................................................................................................................................2 PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................2 SURVEY SITE SELECTION...................................................................................................................2 SURVEY METHODS ............................................................................................................................4 PERSONNEL AND TRAINING ...............................................................................................................5 DATA ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................................6 RESULTS.......................................................................................................................................................7 DISCUSSION ................................................................................................................................................7 -
Historic Property Survey Report
State of California Transportation Agency Department of Transportation HISTORIC PROPERTY SURVEY REPORT 1. UNDERTAKING DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION District County Route Post Mile(s) EA E-FIS Project Number 12 ORA 133 8.5/M9.3 0N8900 1214000130 The studies for this undertaking were carried out in a manner consistent with Caltrans’ regulatory responsibilities under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (36 CFR Part 800) and pursuant to the January 2014 First Amended Programmatic Agreement among the Federal Highway Administration, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the California State Historic Preservation Officer, and the California Department of Transportation Regarding Compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106 PA), as well as under Public Resources Code 5024 and pursuant to the January 2015 Memorandum of Understanding Between the California Department of Transportation and the California State Historic Preservation Office Regarding Compliance with Public Resources Code Section 5024 and Governor’s Executive Order W-26-92 (5024 MOU) as applicable. Project Description: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes this project along the southbound stretch of State Route 133 (SR-133; Laguna Canyon Freeway) to add a lane from the southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) connector (Post Mile [PM] M9.3) to the northbound Interstate 405 (I-405) connector (PM 8.5). Project PM M9.3 is rounded up from the actual PM for project work (M9.23); as such, the bridge at Irvine Center Drive at PM M9.23 is not within the project limits. The proposed auxiliary lane will be the second lane on the northbound I-405 connector. -
Assessing Flows for Fish Below Dams
ASSESSING FLOWS FOR FISH BELOW DAMS A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO EVALUATE COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME CODE 5937 THEODORE E. GRANTHAM PETER B. MOYLE CENTER FOR WATERSHED SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS ONE SHIELDS AVENUE DAVIS, CA 95616 OCTOBER 22, 2014 This report was prepared by: Theodore E. Grantham and Peter B. Moyle Center for Watershed Sciences University of California, Davis One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616 Corresponding author: Theodore (Ted) Grantham [email protected] Copyright ©2014 The Regents of the University of California All rights reserved The University of California prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services (as defined by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994: service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services) in any of its programs or activities. University policy also prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any person in any of its programs or activities for making a complaint of discrimination or sexual harassment or for using or participating in the investigation or resolution process of any such complaint. University policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws. Please cite this report as: Grantham, T. E. and P. B. Moyle. 2014. -
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) Annual Report to the Wildlife Agencies
Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Biological Monitoring Program 2017 Rare Plant Survey Report Mojave Tarplant (Deinandra mohavensis) 3 December 2018 2017 Rare Plant Survey Report TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................... 1 METHODS ..........................................................................................................................2 PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................................... 2 SURVEY METHODS ...................................................................................................................... 2 TRAINING ....................................................................................................................................... 3 DATA ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................................... 4 RESULTS ............................................................................................................................5 MONITORING AND INVENTORY SURVEYS ............................................................................ 5 OBJECTIVES WITH ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................. 5 SENTINEL SITE VISITS AND INCIDENTAL OBSERVATIONS -
Dams Within Jurisdiction of the State of California
State of California California Natural Resources Agency Department of Water Resources Division of Safety of Dams Dams Within Jurisdiction of the State of California September 2017 Dams Listed Alphabetically by County Dams Within Jurisdiction of the State of California Dams Listed Alphabetically By County September 2017 Photo used with permission from the City and County of San Francisco DSOD – Data Definitions – Page i Dam Number Unique identification number used for inventorying dams in California based on the jurisdictional status of a dam. This number is assigned and used by the Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD). National Inventory of Dams Identification Number (National ID No.) Unique identification number used for inventorying dams in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers’ National Inventory of Dams (NID) database. DSOD is responsible for assigning this number for dams in California. Dam Name The dam name as given by the owner, which may not be unique and may differ from the name of the lake. Owner Name The entity or person with legal responsibility for the dam. Owner Type Owners are organized into the following categories: Associations (Home Owners Associations, etc.) City, city agency, or city district County, county agency, or county district Individual owner/Private citizen (Owner Name not provided) Park, sanitation, utility, or water district Private company, corporation, LLC, or partnership Private trusts and estates State Agency Water agency or authority Dam Height Vertical distance from the downstream toe of the dam to the dam crest (measured in feet). Crest Length Distance measured along the dam crest from one abutment to the other (measured in feet).