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

greg.takeshima@doh.hawaii.gov 808-586-4309 919 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814