HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 10645 (North Bay Watershed MOU)RESOLUTION NO. 10645
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING APPROVING MEMBERSHIP BY THE
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND THE NORTH BAY WATERSHED
ASSOCIATION TO WORK COOPERATIVELY ON WATERSHED
ISSUES AFFECTING THE ECOLOGICAL VITALITY OF THE
SAN PABLO BAY WATERSHED, AND DESIGNATING
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ASSOCIATION BOARD.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Rafael as follows:
WHEREAS, it is to mutual advantage and benefit of the City to be a
member of the North Bay Watershed Association ("Association" or NBWA) in order to
facilitate partnerships across political boundaries that promote ecological vitality of the
San Pablo Watershed; and
WHEREAS, the parties to this Association plan to develop joint proposals
for funding and to obtain public support for local, state, federal and other funding
opportunities for programs that implement the mission and goals of the association; and
WHEREAS, the Association desires to educate the communities in the
watershed about watershed stewardship; and
WHEREAS, the Association wishes to coordinate on local, state and
federal policies and programs; and
WHEREAS, the Association finds that promoting the stewardship of the
San Pablo Bay watershed resources is in the public interest and for the common benefit of
all; and
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WHEREAS, the City and NBWA share a mutual interest in developing
and implementing cooperative restoration and protection efforts throughout the watershed
and promoting a regional alliance that supplements our local programs; and,
WHEREAS, the staff has submitted to the City Council a Memorandum of
Understanding creating the MBWA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
San Rafael that it hereby (1) authorizes the Public Works Director to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding attached hereto as Attachment "A" approving
membership by the City of San Rafael in the North Bay Watershed Association, and (2)
designates the Public Works Director as the City's representative and the Stormwater
Manager as alternate representative to the Association Board.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that
the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of
the Council of said City on the 19°i day of June, 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JEA�EON I I City Ci Clerk
File No.: 08.07.10
Attachment "A"
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CREATING
THE NORTH BAY WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into by and
between the parties that are signatories to this MOU, listed in Exhibit A attached hereto
and incorporated by reference.
Section A. Recital:
7. Each of the parties to this MOU is a local government entity functioning
within the watershed of the San Pablo Bay.
2. The parties desire to establish a watershed association in order to facilitate
partnerships across political boundaries that promote the ecological vitality of the San
Pablo Bay watershed.
3. It is to the parties' mutual advantage and benefit to develop and implement
cooperative restoration and protection efforts throughout the watershed and promote a
regional alliance that supplements local government programs.
4. The parties hereto plan to develop joint proposals for funding and to obtain
public support for local, state, federal, and other funding opportunities for programs that
implement the mission and goals of the Association.
S. The parties hereto recognize the value of using common resources
effectively.
6. The parties hereto desire to be proactive on watershed -based regulatory
issues which affect areas beyond traditional political boundaries.
7. The parties hereto desire to educate the communities in the San Pablo Bay
watershed about the importance of watershed stewardship.
8. The parties hereto wish to coordinate on local, state and federal policies
and programs.
9. The parties hereto find that promoting the stewardship of the San Pablo
Bay watershed resources is in the public interest and for the common benefit of all
within the San Pablo Bay watershed.
10. The parties recognize that there are current and future regulatory
requirements which apply to water resources in the San Pablo Bay watershed affecting
one or more of said parties, and that these multiple regulatory requirements may be
conflicting whenever one party's response to a regulatory requirement affects other
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requirements and/or parties. The parties agree to share information and coordinate
efforts to comply with said regulatory requirements.
11. Although the initial focus of the Association will be on the northem portion
of the San Pablo Bay, the geographic boundaries of the Association shall be the entire
San Pablo Bay watershed.
.Section B_ General Provisions:
1. Definitions. As used in this MOU, the following words and phrases shall
have the meanings set forth below unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(a) "MOU" shall mean this memorandum of understanding establishing
the North Bay Watershed Association.
(b) "Association" shall mean the North Bay Watershed Association.
(C) "Board of Directors' shall mean the governing board established
pursuant to this MOU.
(d) *Member" or "Members shall mean the local and/or regional public
agencies regulated under the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq., the
federal Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U_S.C. § 300f et seq., and/or the state Safe
Drinking Water Act, Health & Safety Code § 116275 et seq., that operate within
or have jurisdiction over any area within the boundaries of the Association, and
that are signatories to this MOU.
(e) °Watershed' shall mean the entire San Pablo Bay watershed. A
map depicting the boundaries of the Association is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit 13-
2. Purpose. This MOU is being entered into in order to establish the North
Bay Watershed Association to carry out the mission, goals and objectives stated herein
and as stated in the mission and goals attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit C.
3. Establishment of the Association. There is hereby established the North
Bay Watershed Association ("Association"). Although the initial focus of the Association
will be on the northern portion of the San Pablo Bay, the geographic boundaries of the
Association shall be the entire San Pablo Bay watershed (see Exhibit B),
4. Association Membership. The Association shall have three categories of
members, as follows:
(a) Mambor. Any local and/or regional public agency regulated under
the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.G. § 1251 et seq., the federal Safe Drinking Water
Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300f et seq., and/or the state Safe Drinking Water Act, Health &
Safety Code 1116275 et seq., that operates within or has jurisdiction over any
area within the boundaries of the Association may be a Member of the
Association. Each Member must be a signatory to this MOU, and shall be
entitled to one vote.
(b) Associate Member. Any association, stakeholder, organization,
private group, or public agency supportive of the purposes of this Association
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may be an Associate Member of the Association to serve in an advisory capacity
to the Association. The Board of Directors shall set the conditions and privileges
of membership for Associate Members, and these conditions and privileges shall
not be inconsistent with the terms of this MOU. Associate Members are not
entitled to vote, and their membership is at the will of the Board of Directors.
(C) Fx OffiGf Member. State and federal agencies with regulatory
authority over or an interest in the Watershed may participate as ex officio
members of the Association to serve in an advisory capacity to the Association.
The Board of Directors shall set the conditions and privileges of ex officio
membership for state and federal agencies. Ex officio members are not entitled
to vote, and their membership is at the will of the Board of Directors.
5. Membership of the Board of Directors.
(a) The governing body of the Association shall be a Board of Directors
consisting of a representative from each Member agency. The governing board
of each of the Member agencies shall appoint one representative and one
alternate representative.
(b) if the total number of Member agencies exceeds seventeen (17)
Member agencies, the Members may vote to create an Executive Board of
Directors smaller than 17 members. The Members may decide the composition,
terms of office, method of appointment and number of representatives on the
Executive Board of Directors, but the Board of Directors shall consist of at least
five (5) members_ The Members will strive to reflect on the Executive Board of
Directors the variety and diversity of Member agencies. The vote to create an
Executive Board of Directors must be a unanimous vote of all Members of the
Ascoeiation. if the Members decide to establish an Executive Board of Directors
under this Section, each Member which is not represented on the Board of
Directors chaff continue to appoint one representative and one aftemate to be
that Member's representative to the Association and to cast votes an behalf of
the Member agency when a vote of the membership is required. All references
herein to "Board of Directors" shall include the Executive Board of Directors.
6. Voting Requirements.
(a) Each member of the Board of Directors of the Association shall
have one vote. With the exception of the items set forth in subsections (b) and
(c) below and as otherwise specified herein, if a quorum is present, the
affirmative vote of the majority of members of the Board of Directors present is
required to approve any item. In addition to conducting the regular business of
the Association And to any authority outlined in the Association's bylaws, the
Board of Directors may award, modify or accept work under any contract in an
amount not to exceed $10,000 by majority vote.
(b) A two-thirds majority vote of all Member agencies shall be required
to adopt or modify the budget, award, modify or accept work under any contract
in excess of $10,000, grant any licenses or permits, accept any interest In land,
and adopt or modify the by-laws of the Association.
(c) A unanimous vote of the governing body of each Member agency
shall be required to modify this MOU.
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7. Quorum. A majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall
constitute a quorum for purposes of transacting business, except less than a quorum
may vote to adjourn a meeting.
8. Terms of Office. Each member of the Board of Directors shall serve at the
pleasure of his or her appointing body and may be removed as a member of the Board
of Directors by the appointing body at any time. If at anytime a vacancy occurs on the
Board of Directors, a replacement shall be appointed by the Member agency to fill the
unexpired term of the previous representative within ninety (90) days of the date that
such position becomes vacant.
9. Alternates. Alternate representatives to the Association shall be
empowered to cast votes in the absence of the regular member or, in the event of a
conflict of interest preventing the regular member from voting, to vote because of such a
conflict of interest.
10. Officers of the Association. The Board of Directors of the Association
shall elect a Chair, a Vice -Chair and such other officers from the Board of Directors, as
the Board of Directors deems appropriate. In electing a Chair and Vice -Chair, the
Board of Directors shall encourage the election of individuals who are elected officials of
the Member agencies. Such officers shall serve for a term of one (1) year unless
sooner terminated at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The duties of the Chair
and Vice -Chair are as follows:
(a) Zqair. The Chair shall represent the Board of Directors and,
subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, oversee and cant' out the
affairs of the Association and the activities of the officers of the Board of
Directors, the staff, and consultants. The Chair shall perform all duties incident
to the office and such other duties as may be required to car<y out this MDU or
which may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
(b) Vice -Chair. The Vice -Chair shall sere as the Chair in the absence
of the regularly -elected Chair. In the event both the Chair and Vice -Chair are
absent from a meeting which would otherwise constitute a quorum and a
temporary Chair was not designated by the Chair at the last regular meeting, any
Board member may call the meeting to order, and a temporary chair may be
elected by majority vote to serve until the Chair or Vice -Chair is present.
11. Treasurer and Controller. The controller and the Treasurer of the
Association shall be the financial officer or functional equivalent of one of the Member
agencies, with the consent of the Member Agency, and shall be designated Treasurer
and controller of the Association by a two-thirds majority vote of the Association. The
Treasurer of the Association shall be the depositor and shall have custody of all money
of the Association from whatever source. The controller of the Association shall draw
warrants to pay demands against the Association when the demands have been
approved by the Association or by its authorized representative pursuant to any
delegation of authority authorized by the Association. The controller shall cause an
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independent annual audit of the Association's finances to be made by a certified publlc
accountant.
The governing body of tho same Member agency as the Treasurer and controller
may determine charges to be made against the Association for the services of the
Treasurer and controller. Payment of these charges shall be subject to the approval of
the Board of Directors.
12. Clerk and Legal Counsel. The Board of Directors of the Association may
appoint a clerk and legal counsel, as it deems appropriate. The clerk and/or legal
counsel may be appointed from the staff of one of the Member agencies, with the
consent of the Member agency. If the clerk and/or legal counsel Is appointed from the
staff of one of the Member agencies, the governing body of that Member agency may
determine charges to be made against the Association for the services of the clerk
and/or legal counsel. Payment of these charges shall be subject to the approval of the
Board of Directors.
13. Executive Director. The Board of Directors of the Association may
appoint an Executive Director who shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for the
proper and efficient administration of the Association as directed by the Board of
Directors pursuant to the provisions of this MOU or of any resolution or order of the
Board of Directors. The Executive Director may be appointed from the staff of one of
the Member agencies, with the consent of the Member agency. If the Executive
Director is appointed from the staff of one of the Member agencies, the governing body
of that Member agency may determine charges to be made against the Association for
the services of the Executive Director. Payment of these charges shall be subject to the
approval of the Board of Directors.
The Executive Director serves at the will of the Board of Directors, and must give
at least thirty (30) day's notice if he or she chooses to resign from the position.
In addition to any other duties that may be assigned, the Executive Director shall
have the following authority:
(a) to cant' out action and direction from the Board of Directors as necessary;
(b) under the policy direction of the Board of Directors, to plan, organize and
supervise Association activities;
(c) to authorize expenditures within the designations and limitations of the
budget approved by the Association; and
(d) to make recommendations to and requests of the Board of Directors
concerning any matter which is to be performed, done or carried -out by the Board
of Directors.
14. Staff and Consultants. Through a Member agency, the Association may
employ or contract for any staff or consultants as may be reasonably necessary to cant'
out the purposes of this MOU. If an employee from any Member agency performs staff
or consulting work for the Association, the governing body of that Member Agency may
determine charges to be made against the Association for the services of that
employee. Payment of these charges shall be subject to the approval of the Board of
Directors.
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IS. Annual Work Plan. Witton ninety days after the first meeting of the Board
of Directors, and each year by January 1, the Association shall prepare an annual work
plan describing the work to be done by the Association in the ensuing fiscal year. The
work plan shall segregate all work of the Association into two categories: overhead and
programs. Work falling into the category of programs will be further segregated into
sub -categories: programs of general benefit to all Member agencies and programs of
specific benefit to one or more Member agencies. For each program, the work plan will
set forth information including the following:
(a) the purpose of the program;
(b) the method by which the program will be carried out;
(c) the products to be produced by the program;
(d) the schedule for carrying out the program;
(e) the responsibility for carrying out the program: and
(f) the budget for the program.
The work plan will be prepared In three parts. Part A shall consist of the
information on overhead. Part 8 shall consist of the information on programs of general
benefit to all Member agencies. Part C shall contain the information on the programs of
specific benefit to one or more Member agencies.
16. Annual Budget. Within ninety days after the first meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Association, and thereafter prior to the commencement of each fiscal
year (defined as July 1 through June 30), the Board of Directors shall adopt a budget for
consideration and approval by the Association for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget
shall include, but not be limited to, the following parts, with funding sources identified:
Part A of the budget shall set forth the cost of overhead and the allocation of
overhead cost- among Member agencies;
Part B of the budget shall set forth the cost of programs of general benefit and
the allocation of costs of such programs among Member agencies;
Part C of the budget shall set forth the cost of programs of specific benefit to one
or more agencies and the allocation of costs among participating agencies.
17. Allocation! of Costs.
(a) Costs for work described in Parts A and B of the annual work plan
shalt be allocated equally among each of the Member agencies as follows:
(i) One half of these costs shall be allocated equally among
each of the Member agencies;
(ii) One half of these costs shall be allocated among Member
agencies in proportion to each agency's annual operating budget.
(iii) the allocation -of costs to Associate Members for work
described in Parts A and B of the annual work plan shall be determined by
the Board of Directors on a ase -by -case basis.
(b) Costs for work described in Part C of the annual work plan shall be
allocated among those agencies participating in the programs in direct proportion
to the benefits received by each agency in a manner established by the Board of
Directors at the time each program of specific benefit is approved or revised.
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18. Dues and Allocated Costs. The Board of Directors shall have the
authority to assess dues for each membership category, not to exceed $5,000. The
Board of Directors shall also have the authority to assess each Member and Associate
Member for costs set out In the annual budget, adopted pursuant to Section 16, and
consistent with the allocation of costs, adopted pursuant to Section V.
19. Termination of Membership,
(a) pauses. The membership and rights of membership shall
terminate on the occurrence of any of the following causes:
(1) the voluntary resignation of a Member with notice as
prescribed by Section 19(b) below;
(2) the nonpayment of dues or assessments subject to the
limitations set forth in Section 18(c) below; or
(3) the occurrence of an event which renders an entity no longer
eligible for membership, as determined by the Board of Directors.
(b) Resignation by Givina Notice. The membership of any Member of
the Association shall automatically terminate on such Member's written request
for termination delivered to the Chair of the Board of Directors. Such notice shall
be given at least sixty (60) days before the effective date of such resignation.
There shall be no refund of any dues or assessments upon such resignation.
(c) Nonaavment of Dues or Allocated Costs. Any Member, which fails
to pay its dues or allocated costs when due and within one hundred and twenty
(120) days thereafter shall terminate its membership at the end of such one
hundred and twenty (120) day period. Termination is effective upon the majority
vote of the Board of Directors. Such Member shall be given fifteen (15) day's
prior written notice of the termination stating the reasons therefore. The notice
shall be given personally to such Member or sent by first-class mail to the last
address of such Member as shown on the records of the Association.
(d) Effect of termination. All rights of a Member in the Association shall
cease on the termination of such Member's membership. Tenmination shall not
relieve the Member from any obligation for charges incurred or service or
benefits actually rendered before the date of termination.
(e) Application of this �=n. For purposes of this Section only, the
term °Member' shall include Associate Members and ex officio members.
20. Procedures. The Board of Directors may adopt bylaws, rules of conduct
of meetings, and operating procedures. The administrative procedures and policies of a
Member agency may be adopted by the Association.
21. Meetings. The Association shall provide for regular and special meetings
in accordance with the Ralph M. Broom Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with section
54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Govemment Code) or with any s6ccessor
provision.
22. Reports to Member Agencies Each year the Association shall submit a
written report to the governing body of each of the Member agencies. This report shall
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describe the technical and financial activities of the Association during the preceding
year,
23. Offices. For the purposes of forming the Association and for initial
operation, the Board of Directors shall designate a location for the principal office of the
Association and provide notice of the location to all Members, Associate Members, and
ex officio members. The Board of Directors is hereby granted full power and authority
to change said principal office from one location to another. Fifteen days prior to such
change, the Chair shall each Member, Associate Member, and ex officio member in
writing of the change.
24. Termination. This MOU shall remain in effect until terminated by a two-
thirds majority vote of all Member agencies.
25. Disposition of Property and Surplus Funds. At the termination of this
MOU, any and all property, funds, assets, and interests therein of the Association shall
become the property of and be distributed to the Member agencies. Money collected
from Member agencies and held in reserve by the Association for payment of costs of
programs shall be allocated among Member Agencies in proportion to each agency's
contributions to such reserves_ All other. property, funds, assets, and interests shall be
distributed to Member agencies in proportion to each agency's contributions to the
Association for costs set forth in the annual budgets.
26. Minutes. The clerk appointed by the Board of Directors of the Association
shall cause to be kept minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall cause
a copy of the minutes to be forwarded to each member of the Board of Directors
27. Effective Date. This MOU shall become effective and the Association
shall be established when at least five agencies have authorized its execution.
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Memorandum of Understanding Creating
the North Bay Watershed Association
Central Marin Sanitary Agency
County of Marin
Marin Co. Sanitary Dist # 5
Marin Municipal Water District
City of Novato
City of Petaluma
City of Sonoma
Exhibit A
Las Galllnas Valley Sanitary District
Marin Co Sanitary Dist. #1
Marin Co Stormtwater Poll. rev_Prog
North Main Water District
taftoSw;itary'
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City of San Rafael-Publ i c Works Director
Sonoma County
Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District Sonoma County Water Agency
Memorandum of Understanding Creating
the North Bay Watershed Association
Exhibit 6
Proposed Boundary a
Noah Bay Watershed Associatlos
Memorandum of UndorsEanding Creating
the North Bay Watershed Association
Exhibit C
NBWA Mission Statement
Facilitate partnerships across political boundaries that promote stewardship of the
North San Pablo Say watershed resources.
Goals & Obiectives
Goal #1: Bring together local agencies to work cooperatively and effectively on issues
of common interest
Obiectives:
1. Promote the development and implementation of cooperative restoration and
protection efforts throughout the watershed.
2. Promote a regional alliance that supplements local government programs.
Goal 02: Be proactive on watershed based regulation, which increasingly affects areas
beyond traditional political boundaries.
Obiectives:
1. Increase the knowledge and experience base of local agencies in responding to
regulatory actions.
2. Develop a unified voice for the NBWA pertinent to existing regulations.
3. Monitor legislation and take positions on behalf of the NBWA.
Goal#3: Work cooperatively to increase eligibility for watershed based funding.
Objectives:
1. Develop joint proposals for funding.
2. Leverage the strength of public support for local, state, federal, and other funding.
3. Support programs that Implement the. mission & goals of the NBWA.
Goal#4: Maximize effective use of resources.
Objectives:
1. Efflclently share expenses by leveraging limited funding on coordinated efforts.
2. Efficiently share information and increase communication among members.
3. Undertake a cooperative education program.
Goal#5: Enhance the NBWA's influence on local, state, and federal policies and
programs.
Obier:tives:
1. Speak with a unified voice representing interests of the North Bay.
2. Develop liaisons and communicate effectively with key officials.
Goal#6: Educate communities about the importance of watershed stewardship.
Obiectives:
1. Increase education on the importance of habitat restoration and protection and
implementation of sustainability concepts.
2. Conduct outreach that attracts volunteers to cooperative programs.
3. Increase public awareness on the values of holistic planning.
4. Serve as an informational clearinghouse — repository of information to provide
collective presentation of ecosystem stewardship values.
CORE PROGRAM
2000/2001 Expenditures
FY 00/01 Budget
Cash In -Kind
Overhead
Staff
Salary (1/2 time employee) $30,000
Benefits/Administrative costs related to salary (30%) 9,000
Office Space $6,000
Office Equipment 5,000
Office Supplies 1,000
Phone/Fax/Internet ($200/mo.) 2,400
Travel (6 trips to Sacramento + 2 trips to Washington DC) 6,000
Local travel (Conferences, mileage) 5,000
Monthly Meetines
Postage ($3 per pack, Association [30 mailings/mo] &
subcommittee packages [30 mailings/mo]; Single -page
mailings [100/mo]) 2,800
Copying ($1.25 per pack, Association [30 mailings/mo.]
& subcommittee packages [30 mailings/mo]; single -page
mailings [100/mo]) 1,500
Subtotal Overhead — staff & monthly meetings $56,700 $12,000
Basic Educational
Website
ABAG-on-line ($120 + $60/mo.) 840
NBWA brochure
Self -published (5000 copies) 5,000
Information pamphlets
Self -published (6 topics, 1000 copies each) 5,000
Subtotal Basic Educational $10,840 $0
TOTAL CORE PROGRAM $67,540 $12,000
CORE PROGRAM
Revenues from Members
Yr 2000/2001 Contribution
TOTAL CONTRIBUTION FROM MEMBERS $80,000.00 $0
To Overhead
Member
Cash In -Kind
Central Marin Sanitary Agency
$5,000
Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District
5,000
Marin County (BOS)
5,000
Marin County Sanitary District #1
5,000
Marin County Sanitary District #5
5,000
Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
5,000
Marin Municipal Water District
5,000
North Marin Water District
5,000
Novato, City of
5,000
Novato Sanitary District
5,000
Petaluma, City of
5,000
San Rafael, City of (Public Works)
5,000
Sonoma, City of
5,000
Sonoma County (BOS)
5,000
Sonoma County Sanitary District
5,000
Sonoma County Water Agency
5,000
TOTAL CONTRIBUTION FROM MEMBERS $80,000.00 $0
NBWA Potential Project List
Public Education
Fundraising (coordinate grants, advocacy, etc. J
Partner with other agencies on habitat restoration projects
Public Relations (Advocacy)
Develop a Mercury Identification & Source Control Plan
Investigate & coordinate source water assessments
Regional Coordination of Phase 2 NPDES program J
Coordinating technical & education programs for acencies on a variety
of topics.
Consolidate technical info and make available to all agencies J
Partner and Coordinate Water conservation efforts J
Coordinated Recycled Water program J
Coordinated approach to fishery improvements
Exploration/Advocacy of Innovative Treatment technologies
Advocacy to develop expansion of water supply and transmission system
Coordinated groundwater study efforts J
Pilot Wetland Project
Explore development of "Green business" program
Develop "Watershed Health Index" or standardized indicators
Create index of improvement
Improve coordination of testing and research programs
Investigate innovative flood control technologies
Charity Car Wash program
Coordination of regional GIS