Looking Glass River Watershed Management Plan - Greater ...
Looking Glass River Watershed Management Plan - Greater ... Looking Glass River Watershed Management Plan - Greater ...
The MDEQ/MDNR have conducted analytical chemistry testing in the past and may do so again in the future at their discretion. Stream Corridor Assessments During this effort the participants walk reaches of a stream looking for and recording issues potentially impacting the waterbody such as outfalls, bank erosion, buffer, channel modifications, trash and debris, and impacts from utilities. Issues such as substrate, water clarity, plant and wildlife, shade cover can also be noted. Some data collected during the assessments overlaps with data collected using other methods. Stream corridor assessments may be conducted as part of a canoe trip on waterways large enough to support canoeing. River Sampling, Courtesy of Tetra Tech, June 2005. Stream Crossing Watershed Survey with Photograph The stream crossing watershed survey is an approach used to collect information about the quality of a stream. A standard data collection form is used to ensure uniformity throughout the watersheds. The physical habitat of the site, including water characteristics, stream characteristics, plant life, foam and trash presence, substrate type, stream morphology, land use, and corridor description, is recorded. Also potential sources of pollution upstream and downstream of the site are identified if apparent. This method is similar to the stream corridor assessment but is conducted at discrete sites where streams and roads cross as opposed to entire stretches of stream. The MDEQ maintains a statewide database and standard protocol set that can easily be implemented. The MDEQ may provide training upon request. Hot Spot Testing Parts of the watershed encompass land once and currently used for industrial and commercial purposes. Prior to government regulation, a number of pollutants were released without realizing their potential impacts on public health and safety and water quality in aquatic environments. In addition to this historical pollution, various hot spots of pollution may exist due to accidental release or intentional, illegal releases. Any known or discovered hot spots may be monitored for the applicable pollutants. MDEQ Water Quality Monitoring Program (MDEQ, 2005) Environmental monitoring is an essential component of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality mission. The DEQ recognizes that comprehensive water quality monitoring is necessary to improve natural resource management, maintain sustainable ecosystems, and protect public health. MDEQs strategy is described in a report titled “Michigan Water Quality Monitoring Strategy Update” prepared in April 2005. The Strategy consists of nine interrelate elements: fish contaminants, water chemistry, sediment chemistry, biological integrity, wildlife contaminants, bathing beaches, inland lake quality and eutrophication, stream flow, and volunteer monitoring. The Strategy specifically identifies four monitoring goals: • Assess the current status and condition of waters of the state and determine whether water quality standards are being met; • Measure spatial and temporal water quality trends: • Evaluate the effectiveness of water quality prevention and protection programs; and Section 9: Evaluation Mechanisms 9-7
• Identify new and emerging water quality problems. A number of approaches are employed to meet the diverse objectives of the monitoring program. In general the monitoring activities fall under one or more of the following types of study design: • 5-year Rotating Basin o Biological surveys o Fish Contaminants o Inland Lake Assessment o Special Studies • Fixed Station o Water Chemistry o Wildlife Contaminants (Herring Gull Eggs) o Stream Flow o Volunteer Monitoring (Inland Lakes) o Fish Contaminants • Probabilistic o Wildlife Contaminants (Bald Eagles) o Inland Lake Assessment • Targeted Sites/Special Studies o Water Chemistry o Fish Contaminants o Biological Surveys o Beach Monitoring o Sediment Chemistry o Volunteer Monitoring (Streams) The Upper Grand River Watershed which includes the Red Cedar and Looking Glass Rivers is in Basin Year 5 of the DEQ monitoring program and the next round of studies on this program is expected in 2006. As a part of the evaluation mechanisms, the data collected by the DEQ will be reviewed and evaluated as appropriate for this watershed. Program Assessment Program assessment involves reviewing the attainment of the evaluation mechanisms. Evaluation mechanisms will be reviewed for implementation and effectiveness and if not implemented or effective, an investigation will be conducted to determine possible factors causing the delay or failure. The program assessment involves a number of techniques such as: water quality monitoring, a public watershed awareness assessment, a student awareness assessment, meeting evaluations, inspection results, and staff training assessments. Table 9-2 is an action plan specifically for conducting evaluation mechanisms. The table is similar to the action plan table in Section 8 and addresses the actions, schedule, responsible party, and cost to implement the evaluation mechanisms. Generally, determining the effectiveness of the actions is a qualitative process that relies on the program assessment showing at least minimal improvement in awareness and knowledge over time. 9-8 GLRC Watersheds April 2007
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• Identify new and emerging water quality problems.<br />
A number of approaches are employed to meet the diverse objectives of the<br />
monitoring program. In general the monitoring activities fall under one or<br />
more of the following types of study design:<br />
• 5-year Rotating Basin<br />
o Biological surveys<br />
o Fish Contaminants<br />
o Inland Lake Assessment<br />
o Special Studies<br />
• Fixed Station<br />
o Water Chemistry<br />
o Wildlife Contaminants (Herring Gull<br />
Eggs)<br />
o Stream Flow<br />
o Volunteer Monitoring (Inland Lakes)<br />
o Fish Contaminants<br />
• Probabilistic<br />
o Wildlife Contaminants (Bald Eagles)<br />
o Inland Lake Assessment<br />
• Targeted Sites/Special Studies<br />
o Water Chemistry<br />
o Fish Contaminants<br />
o Biological Surveys<br />
o Beach Monitoring<br />
o Sediment Chemistry<br />
o Volunteer Monitoring (Streams)<br />
The Upper Grand <strong>River</strong> <strong>Watershed</strong> which includes the Red Cedar and<br />
<strong>Looking</strong> <strong>Glass</strong> <strong>River</strong>s is in Basin Year 5 of the DEQ monitoring program and<br />
the next round of studies on this program is expected in 2006. As a part of<br />
the evaluation mechanisms, the data collected by the DEQ will be reviewed<br />
and evaluated as appropriate for this watershed.<br />
Program Assessment<br />
Program assessment involves reviewing the attainment of the evaluation<br />
mechanisms. Evaluation mechanisms will be reviewed for implementation<br />
and effectiveness and if not implemented or effective, an investigation will<br />
be conducted to determine possible factors causing the delay or failure.<br />
The program assessment involves a number of techniques such as: water<br />
quality monitoring, a public watershed awareness assessment, a student<br />
awareness assessment, meeting evaluations, inspection results, and staff<br />
training assessments. Table 9-2 is an action plan specifically for conducting<br />
evaluation mechanisms. The table is similar to the action plan table in<br />
Section 8 and addresses the actions, schedule, responsible party, and cost to<br />
implement the evaluation mechanisms.<br />
Generally, determining the effectiveness of the actions is a qualitative<br />
process that relies on the program assessment showing at least minimal<br />
improvement in awareness and knowledge over time.<br />
9-8 GLRC <strong>Watershed</strong>s April 2007
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