Non-Point Source Pollution Programs Greg Takeshima Environmental Health Specialist Dept. of Health, Clean Water Branch
May 27, 2015
Non-Point Source Pollution Programs
Greg TakeshimaEnvironmental Health Specialist
Dept. of Health, Clean Water Branch
OverviewPolluted Runoff Control
Program’s (PRCP) goal: water quality/aquatic ecosystem improvement
Funding source: Clean Water Act, §319 funding
2 main project types
Polluted Runoff Control Program
Department of Health
Health Resources
Administration
Behavioral Health
Administration
Environmental Health Administration
Environmental Management Division
Clean Water Branch
Polluted Runoff Control Program
• PRCP receives ~$1 M/year• 5 positions funded• Provide assistance for 319 grant• Assist CZM w/ CZARA
Funding BasicsProvides funding assistance to
develop and implement watershed plans
State entities (counties, state agencies, university system, etc) can submit proposals at any time
Project contracts typically cover 2 years
Project funding levels vary (~$20k to over $1M)
Requires 1:1 nonfederal match but this can be in-kind
319 Grant ChallengesRequires 1:1 nonfederal matchReimbursement contract with
very limited advanceBound by State procurement lawShort-handed staff means long
lead-time
FY2011 Request for Proposals and Request for QuotationsAnnual competitive Request for Proposals
(RFP): Implementation from a valid watershed plan
RFP for FY 2011 is currently open and will close Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 3:00 pm
Request for Quotations (RFQ): Draft a watershed based plan using the Hawaii Watershed Guidance for FY 2011 is also currently open and will close Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:00 pm
http://healthuser.hawaii.gov/health/environmental/water/cleanwater/prc/grants.html
How do we do what we do?Watershed plans used to identify
implementation needs with 9 key elementsFocus on restoration of impaired waters
(303(d) list; streams, coastal)Implementation of WBP via BMP installation
or other prescribed management measure
Current/Recently Completed Watershed Planning EffortsWailupe Watershed Based Plan
Completed in 2009Funded for 2 implementation projects
Waiulaula Watershed Based PlanCompleted in 2009Funding for 1 implementation project
(MKSWCD)Southwest Maui Watershed Based Plan
(Hapapa, Wailea, Mo’oloa)Hanalei Watershed Based Plan Update
(pending)
Current 319 ProjectsWaimanalo Stream Restoration and
Community OutreachContractor: Oahu RC&D
Waimanalo Stream Restoration and Community OutreachObjective: Identify water
quality issues within the Waimanalo watershed associated with agricultural production
Results: Estimated sediment load reduction @ 8 cooperator farms = ~29 tons
Current 319 ProjectsHe’eia Stream Riparian and Water Quality
ImprovementsContractor: Hui O Ko’olaupoko
He’eia Stream Riparian and Water Quality Improvements
Objective: Restore He’eia stream riparian area Results: ~4 tons of sediment, ~1000 lbs of N,
and ~600 lbs. of P
Current 319 ProjectsReducing Upland Erosion in Wailupe
Watershed (pending)Contractor: Sustainable Resources Group
International Inc.
• Objective: Implement erosion control management practices consisting of 1000 coir logs. The logs will be pre-planted with native flora to encourage deeper ridge stabilization.
Wailupe Upland Erosion Control
Current 319 ProjectsConservation on Agricultural Lands in
HonouliuliContractor: Oahu RC&DObjective: To control agricultural
sedimentation in upper Honouliuli, a series of request for proposals will be issued to cooperators for cost-share implementation of large scale BMPs.
Results: 3 farms have been selected through the first RFP process. Watershed characterization as well as problem identification sections have been completed for upper Honouliuli WBP.
Current 319 Projects
Hawaii Homeowners Raingarden Manual and ImplementationContractor: Hui O
Ko’olaupoko
Hawaii Homeowners Raingarden Manual and Implementation Objective: Create a raingarden manual to inform
homeowners of raingardens and their effects. Several raingardens will also be installed at public areas to demonstrate the idea.
HACD Conservation SpecialistsLength of contract: June 2002 – Dec. 2011Amount funded: $1,171,433What DOH expects from CS’:
Review, complete and follow up on conservation plans submitted to SWCD
Assist DOH with technical assistance of watershed based planning when applicable
Education and outreach to communities regarding polluted runoff control
Newer quarterly status reports greatly increase the quality of information the CS’ report but more information is needed (i.e. which farmer has not completed their conservation plan implementation, etc.)
HACD Conservation SpecialistsWhat DOH needs from HACD for continued
support:Schedules for each specialist breaking down
approximate future dates for inspections and follow ups (old conservation plans as well as new).
Create a list which prioritizes inspection schedule in priority watersheds (Waimanalo, Hanalei, West Maui, Waiulaula, Maunalua Bay)
Education and outreach of 319 program to the Agricultural community.
An “interim report” compiling all the data and stating concisely what DOH paid for in the last 10 years.
HACD Conservation SpecialistsQuestions which need to be answered in the report to
DOH:What, if any, have been the water quality
improvements? What was the impact of the Conservation Specialists
re: watershed based plans? What worked with the CS project and what hasn’t
worked? Any suggestions to adding or subtracting conservation
specialists?Total number of conservation plans produced in 10
years?
Thanks!Contact Info:
PRCP Website: http://healthuser.hawaii.gov/health/environmental/w
ater/cleanwater/prc/prc/index.htmlGreg Takeshima
[email protected] 808-586-4309 919 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814