€¦ · San Jose . Zip Code: 95118 . County: Santa Clara . Telephone Number: 408-630-3138 . Fax Number: 408-979-5613 . E-mail Address: [email protected] . FY 2017-2018 Annual

Annual Report FY 2017-2018

Municipal Regional

Stormwater Permit

September 30, 2018

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form i-1 9/30/18

Table of Contents

Section Page Section 1 – Permittee Information ................................................................................................................................. 1-1 Section 2 – Provision C.2 Municipal Operations ......................................................................................................... 2-1 Section 3 – Provision C.3 New Development and Redevelopment ....................................................................... 3-1 Section 4 – Provision C.4 Industrial and Commercial Site Controls ......................................................................... 4-1 Section 5 – Provision C.5 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ..................................................................... 5-1 Section 6 – Provision C.6 Construction Site Controls .................................................................................................. 6-1 Section 7 – Provision C.7 Public Information and Outreach .................................................................................... 7-1 Section 8 – Provision C.8 Water Quality Monitoring ................................................................................................... 8-1 Section 9 – Provision C.9 Pesticides Toxicity Controls ................................................................................................ 9-1 Section 10 – Provision C.10 Trash Load Reduction ................................................................................................... 10-1 Section 11 – Provision C.11 Mercury Controls ........................................................................................................... 11-1 Section 12 – Provision C.12 PCBs Controls ................................................................................................................. 12-1 Section 13 – Provision C.13 Copper Controls ............................................................................................................ 13-1 Section 15 – Provision C.15 Exempted and Conditionally Exempted Discharges ............................................. 15-1 Glossary Appendices

FY 2017 - 2018 Annual Report Permittee Information Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 1-1 9/30/18

Section 1 – Permittee Information SECTION I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Background Information

Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District (District or SCVWD)

Population: SCVWD is a non-population based co-permittee

NPDES Permit No.: CAS612008

Order Number: R2-2015-0049

Reporting Time Period (month/year): July 2017 through June 2018

Name of the Responsible Authority: Vincent Gin Title: Deputy Operating Officer

Mailing Address: 5750 Almaden Expressway

City: San Jose Zip Code: 95118 County: Santa Clara

Telephone Number: 408-630-2633 Fax Number: 408-979-5613

E-mail Address: [email protected]

Name of the Designated Stormwater Management Program Contact (if different from above):

Kirsten Struve Title: Senior Water Resources Specialist

Department: Environmental Planning Unit

Mailing Address: 5750 Almaden Expressway

City: San Jose Zip Code: 95118 County: Santa Clara

Telephone Number: 408-630-3138 Fax Number: 408-979-5613

E-mail Address: [email protected]

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.2 – Municipal Operations Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 2-1 9/30/18

Section 2 - Provision C.2 Reporting Municipal Operations Program Highlights and Evaluation Highlight/summarize activities for reporting year:

Summary: The primary C.2 provisions relevant to District operations are C.2.c, Bridge and Structure Maintenance and Graffiti Removal and C.2.f, Corporation Yard BMP Implementation.

PROGRAM EVALUATION The District owns and operates the storm water drainage systems at its facilities, which includes storm drains, catch basins, vegetated swales, open drainage ditches, utility trenches, and storm drain laterals. The District owns and maintains four corporation yards; one vehicle maintenance and parking facility (Corporation Yard) and three material storage facilities (Winfield Facilities, Brokaw Storage Yard, and Camden Storage Yard). Each District corporation yard has a site-specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

Storm drains outside District facilities are owned and operated by the local (city or county) jurisdictions.

The District completed the following tasks: 1) Continued implementation of the storm drain inspection and cleaning program 2) Cleaned and reconstructed cinder block, screen, and gravel BMPs at the Corporation Yard and Winfield facilities in May of 2018.

HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Pollution prevention and pollutant reduction has continued to be a focus of District staff discussions, including general good housekeeping practices, proper BMP inspection and implementation, and the need to document follow-up actions based on Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections. Storm drain inspections and cleaning work orders continue to be distributed via the District’s Comcate Preventative Maintenance Program (field maintenance work-order software) for the corporation yards. Each month, facility maintenance staff inspects all storm drains at their facility and have them cleaned as needed. Inspections were completed for all District corporation yards, and BMPs were implemented according to site specific SWPPPs.

District staff attends the SCVURPPP Municipal Operations Ad Hoc group. Please refer to the C.2 Municipal Operations section of the Program’s FY 17-18 Annual Report for a description of program and regional activities.


FY 17-18 AR Form 2-2 9/30/18

C.2.a. ►Street and Road Repair and Maintenance Place a Y in the boxes next to activities where applicable BMPs were implemented. If not applicable, type NA in the box and provide an explanation in the comments section below. Place an N in the boxes next to activities where applicable BMPs were not implemented for one or more of these activities during the reporting fiscal year, then in the comments section below provide an explanation of when BMPs were not implemented and the corrective actions taken.

Y Control of debris and waste materials during road and parking lot installation, repaving or repair maintenance activities from polluting stormwater

Y Control of concrete slurry and wastewater, asphalt, pavement cutting, and other street and road maintenance materials and wastewater from discharging to storm drains from work sites.

Y Sweeping and/or vacuuming and other dry methods to remove debris, concrete, or sediment residues from work sites upon completion of work.

Comments: NA

C.2.b. ►Sidewalk/Plaza Maintenance and Pavement Washing Place a Y in the boxes next to activities where applicable BMPs were implemented. If not applicable, type NA in the box and provide an explanation in the comments section below. Place an N in the boxes next to activities where applicable BMPs were not implemented for one or more of these activities during the reporting fiscal year, then in the comments section below provide an explanation of when BMPs were not implemented and the corrective actions taken.

NA Control of wash water from pavement washing, mobile cleaning, pressure wash operations at parking lots, garages, trash areas, gas station fueling areas, and sidewalk and plaza cleaning activities from polluting stormwater

NA Implementation of the BASMAA Mobile Surface Cleaner Program BMPs

Comments: The District does not conduct Sidewalk/Plaza Maintenance and Pavement Washing at its facilities.


FY 17-18 AR Form 2-3 9/30/18

C.2.c. ►Bridge and Structure Maintenance and Graffiti Removal Place a Y in the boxes next to activities where applicable BMPs were implemented. If not applicable, type NA in the box and provide an explanation in the comments section below. Place an N in the boxes next to activities where applicable BMPs were not implemented for one or more of these activities during the reporting fiscal year, then in the comments section below provide an explanation of when BMPs were not implemented and the corrective actions taken.

NA Control of discharges from bridge and structural maintenance activities directly over water or into storm drains

Y Control of discharges from graffiti removal activities

Y Proper disposal for wastes generated from bridge and structure maintenance and graffiti removal activities

NA Implementation of the BASMAA Mobile Surface Cleaner Program BMPs for graffiti removal

NA Employee training on proper capture and disposal methods for wastes generated from bridge and structural maintenance and graffiti removal activities.

NA Contract specifications requiring proper capture and disposal methods for wastes generated from bridge and structural maintenance and graffiti removal activities.

Comments: Graffiti on District property is not removed; it continues to be painted over, predominantly by use of rollers. We do not spray near standing or flowing water. When spraying is the preferred method, we cover the immediate area with ground cloths.


FY 17-18 AR Form 2-4 9/30/18

C.2.e. ►Rural Public Works Construction and Maintenance Does your municipality own/maintain rural1 roads: X Yes No

If your answer is No then skip to C.2.f. Place a Y in the boxes next to activities where applicable BMPs were implemented. If not applicable, type NA in the box and provide an explanation in the comments section below. Place an N in the boxes next to activities where applicable BMPs were not implemented for one or more of these activities during the reporting fiscal year, then in the comments section below provide an explanation of when BMPs were not implemented and the corrective actions taken.

Y Control of road-related erosion and sediment transport from road design, construction, maintenance, and repairs in rural areas

Y Identification and prioritization of rural road maintenance based on soil erosion potential, slope steepness, and stream habitat resources

NA No impact to creek functions including migratory fish passage during construction of roads and culverts

Y Inspection of rural roads for structural integrity and prevention of impact on water quality

NA Maintenance of rural roads adjacent to streams and riparian habitat to reduce erosion, replace damaging shotgun culverts and excessive erosion

NA Re-grading of unpaved rural roads to slope outward where consistent with road engineering safety standards, and installation of water bars as appropriate

NA Inclusion of measures to reduce erosion, provide fish passage, and maintain natural stream geomorphology when replacing culverts or design of new culverts or bridge crossings

Comments including listing increased maintenance in priority areas: The District’s Rural Roads were not graded in 2017-2018. The existing grading includes out-sloping and water bars. The District’s open space properties are evaluated annually for erosion and repairs scheduled as needed.

1Rural means any watershed or portion thereof that is developed with large lot home-sites, such as one acre or larger, or with primarily agricultural, grazing or open

space uses.


FY 17-18 AR Form 2-5 9/30/18

C.2.f. ►Corporation Yard BMP Implementation Place an X in the boxes below that apply to your corporations yard(s):

We do not have a corporation yard

Our corporation yard is a filed NOI facility and regulated by the California State Industrial Stormwater NPDES General Permit

X We have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the Corporation Yard(s)

Place an X in the boxes below next to implemented SWPPP BMPs to indicate that these BMPs were implemented in applicable instances. If not applicable, type NA in the box. If one or more of the BMPs were not adequately implemented during the reporting fiscal year then indicate so and explain in the comments section below:

X Control of pollutant discharges to storm drains such as wash waters from cleaning vehicles and equipment

X Routine inspection prior to the rainy seasons of corporation yard(s) to ensure non-stormwater discharges have not entered the storm drain system

X Containment of all vehicle and equipment wash areas through plumbing to sanitary or another collection method

X Use of dry cleanup methods when cleaning debris and spills from corporation yard(s) or collection of all wash water and disposing of wash water to sanitary or other location where it does not impact surface or groundwater when wet cleanup methods are used

X Cover and/or berm outdoor storage areas containing waste pollutants


FY 17-18 AR Form 2-6 9/30/18

Comments: District staff inspect corporation yards and facilities monthly or as needed to ensure compliance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans at the following facilities:

Corporation Yard – The District’s Corporation Yard is located on the District’s main campus and includes vehicle maintenance and parking areas, maintenance buildings, a fueling station, wash rack, motor pool parking areas, and heavy equipment parking. The fueling station consists of a concrete-paved fuel island, an overhead canopy, a berm, and a trench to contain minor spills. The wash rack has a concrete pad which drains to an underground sump and clarifier, and ultimately discharges into the sanitary sewer system. Storm drains from Corporation Yard facilities discharge directly to Guadalupe Creek (Outfall A), Guadalupe River (Outfall B), and Alamitos groundwater recharge pond. A culvert inlet protection device constructed of cinderblocks, filter fabric, and washed gravels is installed in the heavy equipment parking area at Outfall B.

Winfield Facilities – The District’s Winfield facility consists of supply warehouse buildings, a nursery plant storage area, outdoor general storage areas, sand/gravel storage areas, and parking areas. Storm drains from the Winfield facility discharge to Guadalupe River through the municipal storm drain system. Culvert inlet protection devices constructed of cinderblocks, filter fabric, and washed gravels are installed in all material storage areas. Storage piles are typically covered during the rainy season and when not in use.

Camden Yard – The District’s Camden Yard is used to store various stream maintenance related materials such as large tree trunks and large rocks. Camden Yard drains directly to Guadalupe Creek. A low berm was constructed along the perimeter of the material storage area to direct stormwater to straw wattles which are designed to settle and filter sediment before stormwater is discharged to the creek. Storage piles are typically covered during the rainy season and when not in use.

Brokaw Yard – The District’s Brokaw Yard is used to store large tree and rock material. The site is graded to allow stormwater runoff to drain into a large detention area in the middle of the site. The detention area is designed to detain runoff and settle sediment before discharging into Coyote Creek via a standing pipe and culvert. This is considered a permanent BMP.

Almaden Headquarters Campus and Laboratory – Though not a corporation yard the Almaden Campus utilizes vegetated swales for stormwater treatment and detention in it parking lot, and a vegetated garden for 50% of the drainage from the headquarters building. The District’s Laboratory uses a large sand filter stormwater treatment and detention basin all stormwater runoff of the laboratory building and parking area. These structures are inspected monthly and were installed prior to C.3 new construction deadlines.

The stormwater quality BMPs were visually inspected monthly or on an as-needed basis at Corporation Yard, Winfield Facilities, and Camden Yard. Due to the design of the Brokaw Yard facilities, regular inspections are not required.

If you have a corporation yard(s) that is not an NOI facility, complete the following table for inspection results for your corporation yard(s) or attach a summary including the following information:

Corporation Yard Name Corp Yard Activities w/ site-specific SWPPP BMPs

Inspection Date2 Inspection Findings/Results

Date and Description of Follow-up and/or Corrective Actions

Corporation Yard Equipment Fueling, Equipment Washing Clarifier,

7/28/2017 Dirt observed throughout corporation yard. Cinderblocks and gravel filters in place.

Facilities notified during inspection to maintain dirt


FY 17-18 AR Form 2-7 9/30/18

Heavy Equipment Parking, Equipment Maintenance shops, Welding Shop, Wood Shop Facilities Shops, etc. BMP’s include site inspections; equipment work is conducted inside shop buildings unless equipment is too large. Clarifier and Fuel island are covered to prevent rain problems. Fuel Island is bermed. The drains are inspected and cleaned. A cinderblock, screened and rock BMP exists at one end of the yard to settle out sediment.

and practice good housekeeping. Corrective action implemented by 8/31 inspection.

8/31/2017 No problems observed. Cinderblocks and gravel filters in place.

No follow up action necessary.

9/22/2017

No problems observed. Cinderblocks and gravel filters in place.


10/20/2017

Cinderblocks and gravel filters in place. Some dirt was observed from equipment in the heavy equipment loading zone.

Facilities notified during inspection to practice good housekeeping near the heavy equipment loading zone within 10 days or before next rain event. Resolved by 11/9 inspection.

11/9/2017

Cinderblocks and gravel filters in place. Potential source from dirt pile near heavy equipment area. Needs hay wattle BMP.

Facilities notified during inspection to install wattle around dirt pile.

12/15/2017 Cinderblock and gravel filter in place, visibly reducing turbidity. Heavy equipment parking area tracking dirt and possibly oil.

Facilities notified during inspection to practice good housekeeping near the heavy equipment loading zone.

1/25/2018

Fuel or oil sheen observed outside vehicle maintenance lift area.

Facilities notified to practice good housekeeping near the heavy equipment loading zone within 10 days or before next rain event. Resolved by 2/28 inspection.

2/28/2018

Cinderblocks and gravel filters in place. Dirt pile near heavy equipment area needs hay wattle BMP.

Facilities notified during inspection to install wattle around dirt pile.

2 Minimum inspection frequency is once a year during September.


FY 17-18 AR Form 2-8 9/30/18

4/6/2018 Cinderblocks and gravel filters in need of maintenance. Some litter observed around the area.

Facilities notified during inspection to practice good housekeeping, and request sent for maintenance of BMP’s.

5/26/2018 No problems observed. Cinderblocks and gravel filters in place. Dirt throughout the corp yard has been maintained.


6/22/2018 No problems observed. Cinderblocks and gravel filters in place.


Winfield Facilities

Vegetation Management Building and operational center, Hardware Warehouse, Sand bagging operation. BMP’s include regular inspections, BMP’s around storm drains to control sediment. Tarped materials piles to prevent erosion. K-rail and dura wattle used to contain sand.

7/28/2017 Cinderblock gravel filters in place. Durawattle placed around sand pile and covered with plastic. Need to order more durawattle for the nursery area.

Facilities notified to order more durawattle for the nursery area. No follow up action necessary.

8/31/2017 Cinderblocks, gravel filters, and durawattles in place. Area is clean around the sand pile.

No follow up action necessary

9/22/2018

Cinderblocks, gravel filters, and durawattles in place. Plastic is covering the sand pile. Area is clean.


10/20/2017

Cinderblocks, gravel filters, and durawattles in place. Durawattle was placed around sand pile upon inspection. Gravel filter bags and filters in place on all storm drain inlets.


11/9/2017

Cinderblocks, gravel filters, and durawattles in place. Durawattle in place around sand pile and gravel filter bags and filters in place on all storm drain inlets.


1/26/2018

Cinderblocks, gravel filters, and durawattles in place. Durawattle in place around sand pile and gravel filter bags and filters in place on all storm drain inlets.


Cinderblocks, gravel filters, and durawattles in place. Durwattle in place


FY 17-18 AR Form 2-9 9/30/18

2/28/2018 around sand pile and gravel filter bags and filters in place on all storm drain inlets.


4/19/2018 Stormdrain inlets require maintenance. Sand pile needs to be covered.

Facilities notified to clean out storm drain inlets and cover sand pile. Problems resolved by 5/26 inspection.

5/26/2018

Cinderblocks, gravel filters, and durawattles in place. Plastic is covering the sand pile. Area is clean.


6/22/2018 Cinderblocks, gravel filters, and durawattles in place. Plastic is covering the sand pile. Area is clean.


Camden Yard Used to store rock and large woody debris for stream restoration activities. BMP’s include a below grade yard that acts as a detention basin with an outlet that is rocked and waddled to capture any sediment as the yard decants.

7/5/2017

Durawattles and gravel berm in place along drainage area. Rock entry in place at entrance.


8/2/2017



9/1/2017



4/5/2018 Durawattles/ burlap wattles in place. Temporary wood chip pile observed.


10/10/2017



11/1/2017



Storm Water Inspection: 12/4/2017




FY 17-18 AR Form 2-10 9/30/18





Durawattles and gravel berm in place along drainage area. Rock entry in place at entrance. Temporary brush stockpile onsite from invasive plant removal.











Brokaw Rd Yard Rock storage for stream erosion control activities. The BMPs include grading to a central depression which houses an upright culvert pipe with openings to allow clean water to discharge if the site fills. Similar to a Cal Trans system at highway cloverleafs.


Brokaw Road Yard has a permanent BMP and does not require regular inspection. The perimeter berm/sediment basin and standing pipe were observed to be effective. No discharge was observed.

No follow-up actions required.


FY 17-18 AR Form 2-11 9/30/18

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FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.3 – New Development and Redevelopment Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 3-1 9/30/18

Section 3 - Provision C.3 Reporting New Development and Redevelopment

C.3.b.iv.(2) ►Regulated Projects Reporting Fill in attached table C.3.b.iv.(2) or attach your own table including the same information. The Water District does not have land use or regulatory authority over the types of projects that would quality as Regulated Projects.

C.3.e.iv. ►Alternative or In-Lieu Compliance with Provision C.3.c. Is your agency choosing to require 100% LID treatment onsite for all Regulated Projects and not allow alternative compliance under Provision C.3.e.? Yes X No

Comments (optional): N/A

C.3.e.v ► Special Projects Reporting 1. In FY 2017-18, has your agency received, but not yet granted final discretionary approval of, a development permit application for a project that has been identified as a potential Special Project based on criteria listed in MRP Provision C.3.e.ii(2) for any of the three categories of Special Projects (Categories A, B or C)?

Yes

X

No

2. In FY 2017-18, has your agency granted final discretionary approval to a Special Project? If yes, include the project in both the C.3.b.iv.(2) Table, and the C.3.e.v. Table. Yes X No

If you answered “Yes” to either question, 1) Complete Table C.3.e.v. 2) Attach narrative discussion of 100% LID Feasibility or Infeasibility for each project.


FY 17-18 AR Form 3-2 9/30/18

C.3.h.v.(2) ► Reporting Newly Installed Stormwater Treatment Systems and HM Controls (Optional) On an annual basis, before the wet season, provide a list of newly installed (installed within the reporting year) stormwater treatment systems and HM controls to the local mosquito and vector control agency and the Water Board. The list shall include the facility locations and a description of the stormwater treatment measures and HM controls installed.

N/A

C.3.h.v.(3)(a) –(c) and (f) ► Installed Stormwater Treatment Systems Operation and Maintenance Verification Inspection Program Reporting

Site Inspections Data Number/Percentage

Total number of Regulated Projects (including offsite projects, and Regional Projects) in your agency’s database or tabular format at the end of the previous fiscal year (FY16-17)

0

Total number of Regulated Projects (including offsite projects, and Regional Projects) in your agency’s database or tabular format at the end of the reporting period (FY 17-18)

0

Total number of Regulated Projects (including offsite projects, and Regional Projects) for which O&M verification inspections were conducted during the reporting period (FY 17-18)

0

Percentage of the total number of Regulated Projects (including offsite projects, and Regional Projects) inspected during the reporting period (FY 17-18)

0%3

3 Based on the number of Regulated Projects in the database or tabular format at the end of the previous fiscal year, per MRP Provision

C.3.h.ii.(6)(b).


FY 17-18 AR Form 3-3 9/30/18

C.3.h.v.(3)(d)-(e) ► Installed Stormwater Treatment Systems Operation and Maintenance Verification Inspection Program Reporting

Provide a discussion of the inspection findings for the year and any common problems encountered with various types of treatment systems and/or HM controls. This discussion should include a general comparison to the inspection findings from the previous year.

Summary: N/A

Provide a discussion of the effectiveness of the O&M Program and any proposed changes to improve the O&M Program (e.g., changes in prioritization plan or frequency of O&M inspections, other changes to improve effectiveness program).

Summary: N/A

C.3.h.v.(4)► Enforcement Response Plan Does your agency have an Enforcement Response Plan for all O&M inspections of stormwater treatment measures? Yes N/A No

If No, explain: N/A

C.3.i. ►Required Site Design Measures for Small Projects and Detached Single Family Home Projects

On an annual basis, discuss the implementation of the requirements of Provision C.3.i, including ordinance revisions, permit conditions, development of standard specifications and/or guidance materials, and staff training.

Summary: N/A


FY 17-18 AR Form 3-4 9/30/18

C.3.j.i.(5)(d) ► Green Infrastructure Outreach On an annual basis, provide a summary of your agency’s outreach and education efforts pertaining to Green Infrastructure planning and implementation.

Summary: District stormwater staff have been working closely with the Water Supply Planning group. Stormwater capture projects have been included in the Water Supply Master Plan, such as centralized stormwater capture projects as well as programs to promote rain gardens, cisterns, and rain barrels. In addition, the District’s One Water Stakeholder group is also the Stormwater Resource Plan stakeholder group and has been updated on the planning process. Please refer to SCVURPPP FY 17-18 Annual Report for a summary of outreach efforts implemented by the Program.

C.3.j.ii.(2) ► Early Implementation of Green Infrastructure Projects

On an annual basis, submit a list of green infrastructure projects, public and private, that are already planned for implementation during the permit term and infrastructure projects planned for implementation during the permit term that have potential for green infrastructure measures. Include the following information:

• A summary of planning or implementation status for each public and private green infrastructure project that is not also a Regulated Project as defined in Provision C.3.b.ii. (see C.3.j.ii.(2) Table B - Planned Green Infrastructure Projects).

• A summary of how each public infrastructure project with green infrastructure potential will include green infrastructure measures to the maximum extent practicable during the permit term. For any public infrastructure project where implementation of green infrastructure measures is not practicable, submit a brief description of the project and the reasons green infrastructure measures were impracticable to implement (see C.3.j.ii.(2) Table A - Public Projects Reviewed for Green Infrastructure).

Background Information: Describe how this provision is being implemented by your agency, including the process used by your agency to identify projects with potential for green infrastructure, if applicable. In order to identify possible green infrastructure projects, the Water District will use the BASMAA guidance on identifying and reviewing potential green infrastructure projects. The Water District’s capital projects are typically water supply pipelines and flood control projects which do not lend themselves to installation of green stormwater infrastructure. Future building projects will be reviewed for green infrastructure potential.

Summary of Planning or Implementation Status of Identified Projects: N/A


FY 17-18 AR Form 3-5 9/30/18

C.3.j.iii.(2) ► Participate in Processes to Promote Green Infrastructure

On an annual basis, report on the goals and outcomes during the reporting year of work undertaken to participate in processes to promote green infrastructure. Please refer to the Program’s FY 17-18 Annual Report for a summary of efforts conducted to help regional, State, and federal agencies plan, design and fund incorporation of green infrastructure measures into local infrastructure projects, including transportation projects. The Water District, in cooperation with the SCVURPPP Co-Permittees, applied for and received a $471,708 grant from the Storm Water Grant Program's Proposition 1 (Prop 1) Planning Grant administered by the State Water Resources Control Board. This grant is funding the development of a Storm Water Resource Plan (SWRP) for the Santa Clara Basin, which will support the development and implementation of Green Infrastructure Plans within the Basin. The project will also produce a list of prioritized projects eligible for future Prop 1 implementation grant funds expected to become available in 2019. The SWRP is important for identifying opportunities for communities and the District to utilize storm water and dry weather runoff and create benefits such as increased water supply, improved water quality, and flood attenuation.

Co-Permittees are providing a funding match of 47% through contributions to SCVURPPP for county-wide Green Infrastructure Plan development tasks that directly relate to development of the SWRP. The District will provide a funding match of 3% through funds expended on conducting the stakeholder participation process for the One Water Master Plan, and through in-kind services of its staff to prepare the grant application and perform project administration and management tasks. District staff are actively participating in the development of the SWRP, including as Technical Advisory Committee members and in the development of conceptual designs. District staff also attended the GSI funding workshop held by SCVURPPP on February 15, 2018.

C.3.j.iv.(2) ► Tracking and Reporting Progress On an annual basis, report progress on development and implementation of methods to track and report implementation of green infrastructure measures and provide reasonable assurance that wasteload allocations for TMDLs are being met. Please refer to the Program’s FY 17-18 Annual Report for a summary of methods being developed to track and report implementation of green infrastructure measures.


FY 17-18 AR Form 3-6 9/30/17

C.3.b.iv.(2) ►Regulated Projects Reporting Table (part 1) – Projects Approved During the Fiscal Year Reporting Period

Project Name Project No.

Project Location4, Street Address Name of Developer

Project Phase No.5

Project Type & Description6 Project Watershed7

Total Site Area (Acres)

Total Area of Land Disturbed (Acres)

Total New Impervious Surface Area (ft2)8

Total Replaced Impervious Surface Area (ft2)9

Total Pre-Project Impervious Surface Area10(ft2)

Total Post-Project Impervious Surface Area11(ft2)

Private Projects N/A

Public Projects N/A

Comments: This table is not applicable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

4Include cross streets 5If a project is being constructed in phases, indicate the phase number and use a separate row entry for each phase. If not, enter “NA”. 6Project Type is the type of development (i.e., new and/or redevelopment). Example descriptions of development are: 5-story office building, residential with 160 single-family homes with five 4-story buildings to contain 200 condominiums, 100 unit 2-story

shopping mall, mixed use retail and residential development (apartments), industrial warehouse. 7State the watershed(s) in which the Regulated Project is located. Downstream watershed(s) may be included, but this is optional. 8All impervious surfaces added to any area of the site that was previously existing pervious surface. 9All impervious surfaces added to any area of the site that was previously existing impervious surface. 10For redevelopment projects, state the pre-project impervious surface area. 11For redevelopment projects, state the post-project impervious surface area.


FY 17-18 AR Form 3-7 9/30/17

C.3.b.iv.(2) ►Regulated Projects Reporting Table (part 2) – Projects Approved During the Fiscal Year Reporting Period (private projects)

Project Name Project No.

Application Deemed Complete Date12

Application Final Approval Date13

Source Control Measures14

Site Design Measures15

Treatment Systems Approved16

Type of Operation & Maintenance Responsibility Mechanism17

Hydraulic Sizing Criteria18

Alternative Compliance Measures19/20

Alternative Certification21

HM Controls22/23

Private Projects N/A

This table is not applicable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

12For private projects, state project application deemed complete date. If the project did not go through discretionary review, report the building permit issuance date. 13For private projects, state project application final discretionary approval date. If the project did not go through discretionary review, report the building permit issuance date. 14List source control measures approved for the project. Examples include: properly designed trash storage areas; storm drain stenciling or signage; efficient landscape irrigation systems; etc. 15List site design measures approved for the project. Examples include: minimize impervious surfaces; conserve natural areas, including existing trees or other vegetation, and soils; construct sidewalks, walkways, and/or patios with permeable surfaces, etc. 16List all approved stormwater treatment system(s) to be installed onsite or at a joint stormwater treatment facility (e.g., flow through planter, bioretention facility, infiltration basin, etc.). 17List the legal mechanism(s) (e.g., O&M agreement with private landowner; O&M agreement with homeowners’ association; O&M by public entity, etc…) that have been or will be used to assign responsibility for the maintenance of the post-construction

stormwater treatment systems. 18See Provision C.3.d.i. “Numeric Sizing Criteria for Stormwater Treatment Systems” for list of hydraulic sizing design criteria. Enter the corresponding provision number of the appropriate criterion (i.e., 1.a., 1.b., 2.a., 2.b., 2.c., or 3). 19For Alternative Compliance at an offsite location in accordance with Provision C.3.e.i.(1), on a separate page, give a discussion of the alternative compliance site including the information specified in Provision C.3.b.v.(1)(m)(i) for the offsite project. 20For Alternative Compliance by paying in-lieu fees in accordance with Provision C.3.e.i.(2), on a separate page, provide the information specified in Provision C.3.b.v.(1)(m)(ii) for the Regional Project. 21Note whether a third party was used to certify the project design complies with Provision C.3.d. 22If HM control is not required, state why not. 23If HM control is required, state control method used (e.g., method to design and size device(s) or method(s) used to meet the HM Standard, and description of device(s) or method(s) used, such as detention basin(s), biodetention unit(s), regional detention

basin, or in-stream control).


FY 17-18 AR Form 3-8 9/30/17

C.3.b.iv.(2) ►Regulated Projects Reporting Table (part 2) – Projects Approved During the Fiscal Year Reporting Period (public projects) Project Name Project No.

Approval Date24

Date Construction Scheduled to Begin

Source Control Measures25

Site Design Measures26

Treatment Systems Approved27

Operation & Maintenance Responsibility Mechanism28

Hydraulic Sizing Criteria29

Alternative Compliance Measures30/31

Alternative Certification32

HM Controls33/34

Public Projects N/A Comments: This table is not applicable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

24For public projects, enter the plans and specifications approval date. 25List source control measures approved for the project. Examples include: properly designed trash storage areas; storm drain stenciling or signage; efficient landscape irrigation systems; etc. 26List site design measures approved for the project. Examples include: minimize impervious surfaces; conserve natural areas, including existing trees or other vegetation, and soils; construct sidewalks, walkways, and/or patios with permeable surfaces, etc. 27List all approved stormwater treatment system(s) to be installed onsite or at a joint stormwater treatment facility (e.g., flow through planter, bioretention facility, infiltration basin, etc.). 28List the legal mechanism(s) (e.g., maintenance plan for O&M by public entity, etc.) that have been or will be used to assign responsibility for the maintenance of the post-construction stormwater treatment systems. 29See Provision C.3.d.i. “Numeric Sizing Criteria for Stormwater Treatment Systems” for list of hydraulic sizing design criteria. Enter the corresponding provision number of the appropriate criterion (i.e., 1.a., 1.b., 2.a., 2.b., 2.c., or 3). 30For Alternative Compliance at an offsite location in accordance with Provision C.3.e.i.(1), on a separate page, give a discussion of the alternative compliance site including the information specified in Provision C.3.b.v.(1)(m)(i) for the offsite project. 31For Alternative Compliance by paying in-lieu fees in accordance with Provision C.3.e.i.(2), on a separate page, provide the information specified in Provision C.3.b.v.(1)(m)(ii) for the Regional Project. 32Note whether a third party was used to certify the project design complies with Provision C.3.d. 33If HM control is not required, state why not. 34If HM control is required, state control method used (e.g., method to design and size device(s) or method(s) used to meet the HM Standard, and description of device(s) or method(s) used, such as detention basin(s), biodetention unit(s), regional detention

basin, or in-stream control).


FY 17-18 AR Form 3-9 9/30/18

C.3.h.v.(2). ►Table of Newly Installed35 Stormwater Treatment Systems and Hydromodification Management (HM) Controls (Optional) Fill in table below or attach your own table including the same information.

Name of Facility Address of Facility Party Responsible36 For Maintenance

Type of Treatment/HM Control(s)

N/A

35 “Newly Installed” includes those facilities for which the final installation inspection was performed during this reporting year. 36State the responsible operator for installed stormwater treatment systems and HM controls.


FY 17-18 AR Form 3-10 9/30/18

C.3.e.v.Special Projects Reporting Table Reporting Period – July 1 2017 - June 30, 2018

Project Name & No.

Permittee Address Application Submittal

Date37

Status38 Description39 Site Total Acreage

Gross Density

DU/Acre

Density FAR

Special Project

Category40

LID Treatment Reduction

Credit Available41

List of LID Stormwater Treatment Systems42

List of Non-LID

Stormwater Treatment Systems43

N/A

37Date that a planning application for the Special Project was submitted. 38 Indicate whether final discretionary approval is still pending or has been granted, and provide the date or version of the project plans upon which reporting is based. 39Type of project (commercial, mixed-use, residential), number of floors, number of units, type of parking, and other relevant information. 40 For each applicable Special Project Category, list the specific criteria applied to determine applicability. For each non-applicable Special Project Category, indicate n/a. 41For each applicable Special Project Category, state the maximum total LID Treatment Reduction Credit available. For Category C Special Projects also list the individual Location, Density, and Minimized Surface Parking Credits available. 42: List all LID stormwater treatment systems proposed. For each type, indicate the percentage of the total amount of runoff identified in Provision C.3.d. for the Special Project’s drainage area. 43List all non-LID stormwater treatment systems proposed. For each type of non-LID treatment system, indicate: (1) the percentage of the total amount of runoff identified in Provision C.3.d. for the Special Project's drainage area, and (2) whether the treatment system either meets minimum design criteria published by a government agency, or received certification issued by a government agency, and reference the applicable criteria or certification.


FY 17-18 AR Form 3-12 9/30/18

Special Projects Narrative: Not Applicable


FY 17-18 AR Form 3-13 9/30/18

C.3.j.ii.(2) ► Table A - Public Projects Reviewed for Green Infrastructure

Project Name and Location44

Project Description Status45 GI Included?46

Description of GI Measures Considered and/or Proposed

or Why GI is Impracticable to Implement47 N/A

C.3.j.ii.(2) ► Table B - Planned and/or Completed Green Infrastructure Projects

Project Name and Location48

Project Description Planning or Implementation Status

Green Infrastructure Measures Included

N/A

44 List each public project that is going through your agency’s process for identifying projects with green infrastructure potential. 45 Indicate status of project, such as: beginning design, under design (or X% design), projected completion date, completed final design date, etc. 46 Enter “Yes” if project will include GI measures, “No” if GI measures are impracticable to implement, or “TBD” if this has not yet been determined. 47 Provide a summary of how each public infrastructure project with green infrastructure potential will include green infrastructure measures to the maximum extent practicable during

the permit term. If review of the project indicates that implementation of green infrastructure measures is not practicable, provide the reasons why green infrastructure measures are impracticable to implement.

48 List each planned (and expected to be funded) public and private green infrastructure project that is not also a Regulated Project as defined in Provision C.3.b.ii. Note that funding for green infrastructure components may be anticipated but is not guaranteed to be available or sufficient.

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.4 – Industrial and Commercial Site Controls Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 4-1 9/30/18

Section 4 – Provision C.4 Industrial and Commercial Site Controls

Program Highlights and Evaluation Highlight/summarize activities for reporting year:

Summary: Not applicable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

C.4.b.iii ► Potential Facilities List (i.e., List of All Facilities Requiring Stormwater Inspections)

List below or attach your list of industrial and commercial facilities in your Inspection Plan to inspect that could reasonably be considered to cause or contribute to pollution of stormwater runoff.

Not applicable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

C.4.d.iii.(2)(a) & (c) ►Facility Inspections Fill out the following table or attach a summary of the following information. Indicate your reporting methodology below.

NA Permittee reports multiple discrete potential and actual discharges as one enforcement action.

NA Permittee reports the total number of discrete potential and actual discharges on each site.

Number Total number of inspections conducted (C.4.d.iii.(2)(a)) NA

Violations, enforcement actions, or discreet number of potential and actual discharges resolved within 10 working days or otherwise deemed resolved in a longer but still timely manner (C.4.d.iii.(2)(c))

NA

Comments:


FY 17-18 AR Form 4-2 9/30/18

C.4.d.iii.(2)(b) ►Frequency and Type of Enforcement Conducted Fill out the following table or attach a summary of the following information.

Enforcement Action (as listed in ERP)49

Number of Enforcement Actions Taken

Level 1 NA NA

Level 2 NA NA

Level 3 NA NA

Level 4 NA NA

Total NA NA C.4.d.iii.(2)(d) ► Frequency of Potential and Actual Non-stormwater Discharges by Business Category Fill out the following table or attach a summary of the following information.

Business Category50 Number of Actual

Discharges Number of Potential

Discharges NA NA NA

C.4.d.iii.(2)(e) ►Non-Filers List below or attach a list of the facilities required to have coverage under the Industrial General Permit but have not filed for coverage:

Not applicable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

49Agencies to list specific enforcement actions as defined in their ERPs. 50List your Program’s standard business categories.


FY 17-18 AR Form 4-3 9/30/18

C.4.e.iii ►Staff Training Summary

Training Name Training Dates Topics Covered

No. of Industrial/

Commercial Site

Inspectors in Attendance

Percent of Industrial/

Commercial Site

Inspectors in Attendance

No. of IDDE Inspectors

in Attendance

Percent of IDDE

Inspectors in

Attendance NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Comments: Not applicable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.5 – Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 5-1 9/30/18

Section 5 – Provision C.5 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

Program Highlights and Evaluation Highlight/summarize activities for reporting year:

Provide background information, highlights, trends, etc.

Summary: Emergency Response Program The District addresses illicit connection/illegal dumping (IC/ID) incidents effectively through its hazardous materials “Emergency Response” (ER) Program. The District received and responded to a total of 111 emergency response reports throughout Santa Clara County during FY 17-18. This was 30 reports less than in FY 16-17. Of the 111 total incidents reported during the last fiscal year, 102 were within the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (SFBRWQCB), 49 were actual or potential discharge events, and 75 required a field response by a team member or members for general investigation, source identification, multi-agency coordination, and clean up or evidence collection. The District is one of the few Santa Clara County Permittees that has 24-hour availability to conduct storm and stream water pollution investigations. District staff will, as needed, investigate, and collect evidence at a site that can later be transferred to the appropriate jurisdictional authority on the next business day. Jurisdictional authority could reside with a co-permittee, state, or federal agency. The District responded within target field response time 100% of the time for all incidents requiring urgent field response. Water Resource Protection Ordinance Code Enforcement Program To protect District owned public lands, the District regulates non-District use of the agency’s property through the Water Resources Protection Ordinance. The Water Resources Protection Manual, which includes measures to protect the riparian corridor, is utilized for case development. For FY 17-18, the Community Projects Review Unit’s Code Enforcement Program processed 186 cases. Of the 186 cases, encroachment violations accounted for 17% of the cases. Encroachments (unauthorized private use of District’s property) often occur on creekside or near-creekside lands and can have negative impacts on the stream environment due to increased erosion from irrigation and overland drainage, the potential for the introduction of pesticides into the creek, planting of non-native and invasive plant species in the riparian corridor, grading of creek banks, and dumping. The District has been protecting creekside public lands by remediating encroachments for over 40 years. Approximately 25% of the cases were for illegal dumping on District property, which is predominately creekside. Dumped items consisted of materials such as soil, yard clippings, and pet waste. Drainage issues included discharges to creeks from backyard pools. Water Waste Inspector Program In September 2014, the District initiated the Water Waste Inspector Program and created advertisements for how people can report water waste to the District. Water Waste reports are received from citizens through Access Valley Water, the Drought Hotline (408-630-2000), and via email through [email protected]. These reports are dispatched to one of three Water Waste Inspectors, who then visit the site and inspect for water waste, leaks, etc. The Water Waste Inspectors make direct contact with homeowners or business owners, leave educational materials if no one is there, or contact the appropriate retailer or municipality to address the issue. For FY 17-18, the District processed 493 reports on water waste. Of these, 226 reports were water leaks from broken plumbing and irrigation systems, and 267 were for other types of water waste, such as overspray onto pavement and watering during the wrong time of day. Excessive watering, overspray onto impervious surfaces, and leaking irrigations systems can all be mechanisms for the transport of urban pollutants such as oils, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and lawn clippings to


FY 17-18 AR Form 5-2 9/30/18

creeks, which can ultimately lead to a significant degradation of stream water quality. One goal of the Water Waste Inspector Program is to address all water waste reports within 24 hours of receipt. In FY 17-18, all 493 water waste reports were responded to and resolved.

PROGRAM EVALUATION The ER Program is recognized as an effective and timely means of addressing acute contaminants that are illegally dumped or discharged to District waterways, reservoirs, lands, and facilities. The Emergency Response Program’s performance was evaluated within the context of the District’s Safe Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Members of the Program staff represent the District in the Program’s Industrial and Commercial Business Inspection and Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IND/IDDE) Ad Hoc Task Group and the BASMAA Municipal Operations Committee. Please refer to the C.5 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination section of the Program’s FY 17-18 Annual Report for a description of countywide and regional level activities.

C.5.c.iii ►Complaint and Spill Response Phone Number Summary of any changes made during FY 17-18: No Change

C.5.d.iii.(1), (2), (3) ►Spill and Discharge Complaint Tracking Spill and Discharge Complaint Tracking (fill out the following table or include an attachment of the following information)

Number Discharges reported (C.5.d.iii.(1)) 111

Discharges reaching storm drains and/or receiving waters (C.5.d.iii.(2)) 49

Discharges resolved in a timely manner (C.5.d.iii.(3)) 111

Comments: The District addresses illicit connection/illegal dumping (IC/ID) incidents effectively through its hazardous materials “Emergency Response” (ER) Program. This aggressive 24-7 program responds reactively to IC/ID incidents by providing referral and inter-agency cooperation and/or conducting field investigation and clean-up activities as appropriate. The ER Program may be contacted via the Pollution Hotline (1-888-510-5151), which is advertised on the District’s internal and external websites, as well as in occasional fliers, countywide mailers, and various memos. The Hotline is also advertised on the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program’s website. The ER Team routinely responds to about 100 reported incidents per year as reported by District field workers, staff from other agencies, and members of the general public.


FY 17-18 AR Form 5-3 9/30/18

The District received and responded to a total of 111 emergency response reports throughout Santa Clara County during FY 17-18. Of the 111 total incidents reported during the last fiscal year, 102 were within the jurisdiction of the SFBRWQCB, 49 were actual or potential discharge events, and 75 required a field response by a team member or members for general investigation, source identification, multi-agency coordination, and clean up or evidence collection. Incidents were sorted into cases of actual, potential, or no discharge. When pollutants were contained within a securely lidded container, these data were considered “potential” discharges as they had been prevented from reaching storm drains/receiving waters. Incidents were classified as “no discharge” if responders were unable to confirm physical evidence of a discharge. All other incidents were considered to fall under the definition of “actual” discharge as defined by the IND/IDDE Ad Hoc Task Group: “an active non-storm water discharge or clear evidence of a recent discharge”. The cases are shared below in a table as well as a pie chart.


FY 17-18 AR Form 5-4 9/30/18

Lower Peninsula, 6 West Valley,

13

Guadalupe , 31

Coyote, 50

Uvas-Llagas, 6

Incidents by Watershed

San Jose, 64

Unicorporated (Santa Clara County), 4

Campbell…

Cupertino, 4

Gilroy, 4

Milpitas, 3Morgan Hill , 5

Los Gatos, 4

Santa Clara (City), 4

*Others, 4 Sunnyvale, 6

Incidents by Jurisdiction

*Others = Los Altos (1), Mountain View (1), Palo Alto (1), and Saratoga (1)

Trash, 22

Sediment, 1

Organic , 1

Wastewater, 1Sewage, 5

Fuel or Oil , 11

Chemical , 13

Other, 43

Unknown, 2None, 12

Pollutant by Type


FY 17-18 AR Form 5-5 9/30/18

*Miscellaneous: Failing storm drain and other issues referred to County of Santa Clara and various cities.

Violation Issues Count %

Dumping 54 25%

Encroachment 37 17%

Erosion 2 1%

Outfall 9 4%

Trespassing 10 5%

Drainage/Discharge 21 10%

Damage to Dist Property 23 10%

Tree Cutting/Vegetation Removal

4 2%

Siphoning Water 5 2%

Signs 8 4%

Miscellaneous* 13 6%

Total counted 186 100%

Dumping, 54

Encroachment, 37

Erosion, 2

Outfall, 9

Trespassing, 10

Drainage/Discharge, 21

Damage to District Property, 4

Tree Cutting/Vegetation Removal, 4

Siphoning Water, 5Signs, 8

Miscellaneous*, 13

Reports from Community Project Review Unit


FY 17-18 AR Form 5-6 9/30/18

Violation Issues Count %

Water Leak 226 46%

Other Types of Irrigation Water Waste

267 54%

Total counted 493 100%

Water Leak, 226

Other Types of Irrigation Water

Waste, 267

Reports from Water Supply Planning and Conservation Unit


FY 17-18 AR Form 5-7 9/30/18

C.5.c.iii – Website Screenshot of Complaint and Spill Response Phone Number

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.6 – Construction Site Controls Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 6-1 9/30/18

Section 6 – Provision C.6 Construction Site Controls

C.6.e.iii.(3)(a), (b), (c), (d) ►Site/Inspection Totals

Number of active Hillside Sites (sites disturbing < 1

acre of soil requiring storm water runoff quality

inspection) (C.6.e.iii.3.a)

Number of High Priority Sites (sites disturbing < 1

acre of soil requiring storm water runoff quality

inspection) (C.6.e.iii. 3.c)

Number of sites disturbing ≥ 1 acre of soil

(C.6.e.iii.3.b)

Total number of storm water runoff quality inspections conducted (include only Hillside Sites,

High Priority Sites and sites disturbing 1 acre or more)

(C.6.e.iii. 3.d)

0 4 13 123

Comments: During active construction work, a total of 123 monthly inspections were conducted on District construction sites during FY 17-18.


FY 17-18 AR Form 6-2 9/30/18

C.6.e.iii.(3)(e) ►Construction Related Storm Water Enforcement Actions

Enforcement Action

(as listed in ERP)51 Number Enforcement Actions Issued

Level 152 Verbal Warning 17

Level 2 Written Warning 3

Level 3 Administrative Action 0

Level 4 Stop Work Order 0

Total 20

C.6.e.iii.(3)(f), ►Illicit Discharges

Number Number of illicit discharges, actual and those inferred through evidence at hillside sites, high priority sites and sites that disturb 1 acre or more of land (C.6.e.iii. 3.f)

1

C.6.e.iii.(3)(g) ► Corrective Actions

Indicate your reporting methodology below.

Permittee reports multiple discrete potential and actual discharges as one enforcement action.

X Permittee reports the total number of discrete potential and actual discharges on each site.

Number Enforcement actions or discrete potential and actual discharges fully corrected within 10 business days after violations are discovered or otherwise considered corrected in a timely period (C.6.e.iii. .3.g)

20

Comments: Violations were corrected within 10 business days or in a timely manner. Two (2) storm water violations which were corrected after 30 days due to the CA Fish and Wildlife Department’s buffer zone requirements. One site reported turbidity exceedances to the Regional Board.

51Agencies should list the specific enforcement actions as defined in their ERPs. 52For example, Enforcement Level 1 may be Verbal Warning.


FY 17-18 AR Form 6-3 9/30/18

C.6.e.iii.(4) ►Evaluation of Inspection Data

Describe your evaluation of the tracking data and data summaries and provide information on the evaluation results (e.g., data trends, typical BMP performance issues, comparisons to previous years, etc.).

Description: This year, the District had 20 violations reported during construction site inspections. This is down from 48 total violations for FY 16-17. Most of these violations concerned erosion control, sediment control, good site management and non-storm water management problems. District stream related projects are usually not in active construction during the winter months.

C.6.e.iii.(4) ►Evaluation of Inspection Program Effectiveness

Describe what appear to be your program’s strengths and weaknesses, and identify needed improvements, including education and outreach.

Description: A Senior Engineer, experienced and knowledgeable in storm water regulatory compliance, continued to work directly on the District’s construction related environmental compliance program beginning in April 2017. The Senior Engineer worked in an advisory capacity for the capital projects’ storm water design and construction personnel, conducted monthly site visits, and reviewed Monthly Environmental Compliance Inspection Reports to ensure regulatory compliance for most of the District’s capital projects. In FY 17-18, the Construction Services Unit updated the Monthly Environmental Compliance Inspection Report Form (FC1467) with versions dated 07-28-17 and 10-30-17 to include additional areas of monthly inspections, and to track any non-compliance with the SWPPP, BMP Action Plan, or the State Storm Water Construction General Permit. In FY 17-18, storm water inspections were performed by District’s Construction Inspectors on Capital projects on a systematic monthly basis on most construction projects in addition to regular SWPPP inspections conducted by the contractor’s inspectors. In FY17-18, the Construction Services Unit’s Senior Engineer conducted monthly site visits and inspections to ensure that the District’s Construction Management (CM) firms’ QSD/QSPs were completing Monthly Environmental Compliance Inspection Reports. These CM firms managed Permanente Creek McKelvey Park and Ranch San Antonio projects, the Lower Berryessa Creek Project, and the San Francisquito Creek Ecosystem Recreation Project. Number of violations and correction time have significantly improved from previous years; further adjustments are continually being made to the District’s construction related storm water compliance program to ensure problems are addressed in a timely manner. Construction related storm water compliance program’s significant accomplishments for 2017-18 include: (1) Continuation of Senior Engineer’s work directly on the District’s construction related environmental compliance program; (2) Updating the construction site inspection form with versions dated 07-28-17 and 10-30-17; (3) Senior Engineer’s involvement in an advisory capacity for the capital projects’ storm water design and construction personnel; (4) Senior Engineer’s continued monthly site visits, and review of Monthly Environmental Compliance Inspection Reports to ensure regulatory compliance;


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(5) Senior Engineer initiated monthly site visits and inspections to ensure that the District’s Construction Management (CM) Firms’ were completing Monthly Environmental Compliance Inspection Reports; (6) In FY 17-18, the Construction Services Unit made a significant improvement in storm water inspections at all active construction sites managed by the District as well as those managed by outside CM firms. The District is committed to continuing to perform inspections, communicate clearly to its contractors, and escalate enforcement actions when necessary. Refer to the C.6 Construction Site Control section of SCVURPPP FY 17-18 Annual Report for a description of Program and regional activities. District staff presented and hosted tables at the SCVURPPP construction inspector training events and was actively engaged in the Construction Ad Hoc Task Group.

C.6.f.iii ►Staff Training Summary

Training Name Training Dates Topics Covered No. of Inspectors

in Attendance SCVURPPP Construction Site Storm Water Inspection Workshop

2/20/2018, 2/23/2018

Storm Water inspection requirements 18

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.7 – Public Information and Outreach Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 7-1 9/30/18

Section 7 – Provision C.7. Public Information and Outreach C.7.b.i.1 ►Outreach Campaign Summarize outreach campaign. Include details such as messages, creative developed, and outreach media used. The detailed outreach campaign report may be included as an attachment. If outreach campaign is being done by participation in a countywide or regional program, refer to the separate countywide or regional Annual Report.

Summary: The District serves a community of nearly 1.9 million countywide and has excellent outreach programs to many sectors of the community. Key elements include: • A popular Water Resources Education Outreach Program • A Youth Commission • A growing Adopt-A-Creek Program • Creek cleanup events supporting citizen participation • Attendance at community events targeting the general public • A Grant Program that provides funding to several programs that include community engagement and public outreach components, such

as conducting trash cleanup events, implementing docent-led walks, and creating interpretive displays. • Flood Awareness Guide and Creekwise Mailer, which included stormwater pollution prevention messages

(https://www.valleywater.org/news-events/news-releases/water-district-picks-national-award-flood-safety-mailer and https://www.valleywater.org/learning-center/healthy-creeks-and-ecosystems/creekside-property-program )

The District’s website continues to provide updates to the community, including storm water pollution prevention messages. Our on-line maintenance request form (Access Valley Water) empowers citizens to report dumping or waterway-related problems and allows them to send messages to the appropriate watershed staff. The site also includes a link to the SCVURPPP website, where other storm water pollution prevention program materials can be found. The District uses numerous methods to conduct outreach, including written brochures, radio, newspaper, social media (e.g., Facebook and Twitter), website, blogs, public transportation bus back ads, in-class presentations, library programs, educational tours, community events and workshops. Additionally, the District launched “Valley Water News,” an official online news web page created to increase community engagement and reach a larger number of people. The wide variety of outreach methods increases the probability that the messages are being received and understood. Combining all these different methods is very effective at meeting our public education goals. The variety of outreach methods also ensures that many segments of the Santa Clara Valley population are being reached, including residents, businesses, students, as well as people from other locations. The District evaluates the different outreach methods with the use of surveys, evaluation forms and verbal feedback and continuously seeks to improve messages and outreach methods. We work collaboratively with many other agencies and organizations such as SCVURPPP, BASMAA, and the Watershed Watch campaign to conduct outreach and will continue these partnerships in the future.

The following separate reports developed by SCVURPPP summarize countywide efforts conducted during FY 17-18:

https://www.valleywater.org/news-events/news-releases/water-district-picks-national-award-flood-safety-mailer

https://www.valleywater.org/learning-center/healthy-creeks-and-ecosystems/creekside-property-program


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-2 9/30/18

• FY 17-18 Watershed Watch Campaign Annual Campaign Report • FY 17-18 Watershed Watch Partner Report • FY 17-18 Watershed Watch Web Statistics Report These reports are included within the C.7 Public Information and Outreach section of the SCVURPPP FY 17-18 Annual Report.

C.7.c. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Education No Change District outreach includes: 1) Access Valley Water (http://www.valleywater.org/avwapp/) is a way to send immediate requests, questions, complaints and compliments directly to the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Citizens can report water waste, trash or downed trees near a creek, graffiti, illegal dumping, or other problems near creeks, from a computer or from the Access Valley Water mobile app. Users can check on status and receive messages from the District as a request is processed. Issues reported to Access Valley Water that are found to be outside of District jurisdiction are forwarded to the appropriate government entity. Access Valley Water response time is typically five days or less.

2) The District Pollution Hotline (1-888-510-5151; www.valleywater.org/Services/PollutionHotline.aspx) receives and responds to emergency response reports throughout Santa Clara County. The District is one of the few Santa Clara County Permittees that has 24-hour availability to conduct storm water pollution investigations. The District staff will, as needed, investigate and collect evidence at a site that can later be transferred to the appropriate jurisdictional authority during the next regularly scheduled business hours. Jurisdictional authority could reside with a co-permittee, state or federal agency. Further information is provided in Section C.5 of this report.


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-3 9/30/18

C.7.d ►Public Outreach and Citizen Involvement Events SCVURPPP Program staff, the Watershed Watch consultant, and Co-permittees staffed 12 public outreach events in FY 17-18. Events were selected based upon target audience and attendance. Materials distributed at the events included the following: Less Toxic Pest Management fact sheets, “10 Most Wanted Backyard Bugs” brochure, “Draining Pools & Spas” brochure, “You are the Solution to Water Pollution” brochure, “Clean Cars & Clean Creeks” brochure, “Mercury in Fish” brochure, and giveaways (e.g. flyswatters, drawstring backpacks, and temporary tattoos). The flyswatters have the Watershed Watch website and hotline number and the words “The Original Earth-Friendly Pest Control” printed on them. The bean bag toss game for children was used at most of the events. Event staff distributed approximately 3,800 outreach materials and giveaways. In addition, the Program provided funding for the following citizen involvement events:

1) National River Cleanup Day – The Program supports the involvement of Santa Clara Valley residents by providing advertising support for the National River Clean-up Day.

2) Citizen involvement events at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) – A number of citizen involvement and stewardship programs are conducted as part of the Program funded Watershed Watchers Program at the Refuge. Participants usually work in the Refuge gardens planting native plants, pulling non-native plants, and mulching. More details are included in the Watershed Watchers Report in the Program Annual Report Appendix 7-3.

The District’s Water Resources Education Outreach Program (WREOP) staffed 19 public and 36 student outreach events in FY17-18. The District hosted 14 tours at the Alamitos Recharge Ponds, 6 tours at Edith Morley Outdoor Classroom, 1 tour at Alviso Outdoor Classroom and 2 tours at Coyote Valley Open Space. Additionally, one public event (Asian Community Tour Day) and 5 tours were given at the Santa Clara Valley Advanced Water Purification Center, as well as 1 open house and tour at the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant. We distributed “You are the Solution to Water Pollution” brochures to every classroom as well as provided them at every tour and outreach opportunity. The WREOP also facilitated 3 educator workshops, training teachers, and environmental educators, exponentially increasing the number of students exposed to water education. The District’s Water Supply Planning and Conservation Unit staffed 17 outreach events, presented at an additional 28 events, and conducted 11 Graywater Workshops to the community. Events included various venues throughout the county, including at libraries, churches, businesses, nurseries, festivals, and District events. The District’s Office of Government Relations staffed an additional 13 events. The District provided significant support for the following citizen involvement events: National River Cleanup Day and Coastal Cleanup Day – the District chairs Creek Connections Action Group, providing meeting support and supplies, coordinating the site coordinator training and supply pickup meetings, staffing the phones on the day of the events and reporting results to the California Coastal Commission on Coastal Cleanup Day. The District also provides pickup and disposal of the collected trash from approximately half the sites of both events. A new user-friendly online virtual map with cleanup site information was successfully launched in FY 2016-17 for the annual event and it helped improve volunteer recruitment. It allowed volunteers to easily access and view cleanup site locations from a computer or a mobile device. The District administers the Adopt-A-Creek Program, providing cleanup supplies, assigning adoption areas, and pickup of collected trash. Program staff, the Watershed Watch consultant, and Co-permittees staffed 8 public outreach events in FY 16-17. Events were selected based upon target audience and attendance. Materials distributed at the events included the following: Less Toxic Pest Management


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-4 9/30/18

fact sheets, “10 Most Wanted Backyard Bugs” brochure, “Draining Pools & Spas” brochure, “You are the Solution to Water Pollution“ brochure, “Clean Cars & Clean Creeks” brochure, “Mercury in Fish” brochure, and giveaways (e.g. flyswatters, drawstring backpacks, and temporary tattoos). The flyswatters have the Watershed Watch website and hotline number and the words “The Original Earth-Friendly Pest Control” printed on them. The bean bag toss game for children was used at most of the events. Event staff distributed approximately 3,200 outreach materials and giveaways. In addition, the Program provided funding for the following citizen involvement events: 1) National River Cleanup Day – The Program supports the involvement of Santa Clara Valley residents by providing advertising support for the National River Clean-up Day. 2) Citizen involvement events at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) – A number of citizen involvement and stewardship programs are conducted as part of the Program funded Watershed Watchers Program at the Refuge. Participants usually work in the Refuge gardens planting native plants, pulling non-native plants, and mulching. More details are included in the Watershed Watchers Report in the Program Annual Report Appendix 7-3.

Event Details Description (messages, audience) Evaluation of Effectiveness Rose, White and Blue Parade hosted by the Alameda Business Association Date: July 4, 2017 Location: San Jose

Type of Event: Festival and Parade – District Booth Audience: Families, Residents Message: District FAQ, stormwater pollution prevention, water conservation, rebate programs.

General Feedback: Busy event, public was very engaged. Water Wheel and clip giveaways were very popular. Received questions about the drought, Anderson Dam, and the rebate program. Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 20,000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 750

Almaden Lake Park Family Fun Festival hosted by the City of San Jose, District 10 Date: July 4, 2017 Location: Almaden

Type of Event: Festival – District Booth Audience: Families, Residents Message: District FAQ, stormwater pollution prevention, water conservation, rebate programs.

General Feedback: Family friendly event near District HQ. Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 1000-2000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 500

Name: SCVAWPC Purification Event Date: July 15, 2017 Location: 4190 Zanker Road, San Jose 95134 Region: Countywide

Type of Event: Asian Community Day at SVAWPC Audience: Families with children Messages: Education Outreach activities: H2Olympics, Incredible Journey. Promoted SCVAWPC purified water, drought awareness and water conservation

General Feedback: Great opportunity for reaching a specific population and educating families with small children. Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 200 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: Unspecified Number of Giveaways Distributed: unspecified


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Event Details Description (messages, audience) Evaluation of Effectiveness Name: 2017 Kids N Fun Festival Date: August 12, 2017 Location: Memorial Park, Cupertino Region: Countywide Type: Public Outreach (hosted by the Program)

Audience: Families with children Message: Stormwater pollution prevention, less-toxic pest control, litter prevention, and proper disposal of HHW.

General Feedback: This is a great event for educating families with children. The event was busier than FY 17-18 and there was an increase in the number of brochures and giveaways distributed. Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 10,000 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 230 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 401 Number of Watershed Watch Discount Cards Distributed: 151 Number of kids that played the bean bag game: 518

Name: Watershed Watch “half-off” two hour Car Wash Event Date: August 23, 2017 Location: Westgate Classic Car Wash, 18560 Prospect Rd., Saratoga Region: Countywide Type: Public Outreach (hosted by the Program)

Audience: Car wash customers Messages: Stormwater pollution prevention and proper car washing.

General Feedback: The event was well attended. It is an annual Watershed Watch event and offers a good opportunity to reach car wash customers. Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 84 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 47 Number of Watershed Watch Discount Cards Distributed: 29

Name: Watershed Watch “half-off” two hour Car Wash Event Date: September 6, 2017 Location: Delta Queen Classic Car Wash, 981 E Hamilton Avenue, Campbell Region: Countywide Type: Public Outreach (hosted by the program)




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Event Details Description (messages, audience) Evaluation of Effectiveness Name: Coastal Clean Up Date: September 16, 2017 Location: Guadalupe River Site 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose 95118 Region: Countywide Type: Citizen Involvement

Type of Event: International Coastal Clean Up Event – creek clean-up Sponsored by CA Coastal Conservancy Audience: Community volunteers Messages: Annual District Participation with community volunteers emphasizing environmental stewardship Activities: ReThink Disposables display promoting reduction of single use plastics, watershed map of Santa Clara County promoting watershed stewardship.

General Feedback: Great opportunity for community involvement. Estimated Overall Event Attendance at Guadalupe River Site: 32 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 32 Number of Giveaways Distributed: Unspecified

East San Jose National Night Out Date: August 1, 2017 Location: San Jose

Type of Event: Community Resource Fair and BBQ – District Booth Audience: Families, Residents Message: District FAQ, stormwater pollution prevention, water conservation, rebate programs.

General Feedback: Very popular event with a lot of kids and families. Estimated Overall Attendance: 2000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 500

Morgan Hill National Night Out Date: August 1, 2017 Location: Morgan Hill

Type of Event: Community Resource Fair and BBQ – District Booth Audience: Families, Residents Message: District FAQ, stormwater pollution prevention, water conservation, rebate programs, Anderson Dam project info sheet.

General Feedback: Busy event with a lot of families in downtown Morgan Hill. Estimated Overall Attendance: 1000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 500

Mountain View National Night Out Date: August 1, 2017 Location: San Jose

Type of Event: Community Resource Fair and BBQ – District Booth Audience: Families, Residents Message: District FAQ, stormwater pollution prevention, water conservation, rebate programs.

General Feedback: Fun event with many other public agencies and organizations present. Estimated Overall Attendance: 300+ Number of Giveaways Distributed: 300


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Event Details Description (messages, audience) Evaluation of Effectiveness

District 9 Celebrate Cambrian event hosted by the City of San Jose District 9 Date: August 27, 2017 Location: San Jose

Type of Event: Neighborhood Resource Fair and Celebration – District Booth Audience: Residents of Cambrian Neighborhood Message: District FAQ, water conservation, pollution prevention, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: Excellent event. Family oriented, lots of interest in District booth. Received questions about water conservation, Dam operations, and tap water. Estimated Overall Attendance: 500 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 300

Santos Family Car Show in Alviso Date: September 2, 2017 Location: Alviso

Type of Event: Car Show – District Booth Audience: Residents Message: District awareness, water conservation, pollution prevention, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: Reached a lot of people in the Alviso area. Received questions about cost of water and recycled water. Estimated Overall Attendance: 1000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 500

United Neighborhoods of Silicon Valley Neighborhood Development Fair Date: September 9, 2017 Location: San Jose

Type of Event: Resource Fair – District Booth Audience: Residents Message: District awareness, water conservation, volunteer and employment opportunities, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: Resource fair hosted by Neighborhood organization. Estimated Overall Attendance: 300 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 100

Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Art and Wine Festival Date: September 9-10, 2017 Location: Mountain View

Type of Event: Festival – District Booth Audience: Residents and Families Message: District FAQ, water conservation, pollution prevention, SVAWPC tour cards, rebate programs

General Feedback: Large event and a great opportunity for public outreach. Estimated Overall Attendance: 100,000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 1,200

Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Taste of Morgan Hill Date: September 23-24, 2017 Location: Morgan Hill

Type of Event: Festival – District Booth Audience: Residents and Families Message: District FAQ, water conservation, pollution prevention, SVAWPC tour cards, soil information, rebate programs, Anderson Dam project info

General Feedback: Large event in South County. Estimated Overall Attendance: 100,000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 1,200

Cupertino Chamber of Commerce Diwali Festival Date: September 30, 2017 Location: Cupertino

Type of Event: Festival – District Booth Audience: Residents and Families Message: District FAQ, water conservation, pollution prevention, SVAWPC tour cards, soil information, rebate programs

General Feedback: Well attended event in Cupertino. Estimated Overall Attendance: Thousands Number of Giveaways Distributed: 600


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-8 9/30/18


Day in the Park hosted by the City of San Jose, District 8 Date: October 7, 2017 Location: San Jose

Type of Event: Festival – District Booth Audience: Residents and Families Message: District FAQ, water conservation, pollution prevention, SVAWPC tour cards, soil information, rebate programs, flood protection (phone app and ReadySCC) and Grant Opportunities (Safe, Clean Water grant and mini-grants).

General Feedback: Busy event with a younger crowd. Estimated Overall Attendance: 4,000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 500

Name: Day on the Bay Date: October 8, 2017 Location: Alviso Marina County Park Region: Countywide Type: Public Outreach (District and Program Booth)

Program booth: Audience: Families with children Message: Stormwater pollution prevention, less-toxic pest control, litter prevention, and mercury in fish consumption advisory. District booth: Audience: Residents and Families Message: District FAQ, water conservation, pollution prevention, SVAWPC tour cards, soil information, rebate programs, Shoreline project

General Feedback: This was the first year that the Program attended this event. There were a lot of families with children at the event. The bean bag game was very popular with the kids. A number of adults also played the bean bag game. Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 13,000 – 15,000 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 259 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 211 Number of Watershed Watch Discount Cards Distributed: 83 Number of kids and adults that played the bean bag game: 260 District booth: General Feedback: Busy event with people from throughout the county. Estimated Overall Attendance: 2,000+ Number of Giveaways Distributed: 500


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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley Festiv’ALL Date: November 3rd 2017 Location: San Jose

Type of Event: Chamber of Commerce Fair – District Booth Audience: Residents and Families Message: District FAQ, water conservation, pollution prevention, SVAWPC tour cards, soil information, rebate programs, flood protection (phone app and ReadySCC) and Grant Opportunities (Safe, Clean Water grant and mini-grants).

General Feedback: Smaller event similar to a resource fair. Older audience. Estimated Overall Attendance: 300 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 100

American Indian Heritage Celebration Date: November 5, 2017 Location: San Jose

Type of Event: Community Event and Festival – District Booth Audience: Families and Residents Message: District FAQ, water conservation, pollution prevention, SVAWPC tour cards, soil information, rebate programs, flood protection (phone app and ReadySCC) and Grant Opportunities (Safe, Clean Water grant and mini-grants), Anderson Dam, Coyote Creek.

General Feedback: Great event that we have participated in for the last couple of years. Lots of families in attendance. Estimated Overall Attendance: 1,000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 500

Santa Visits Alviso Date: December 2017 Location: Alviso

Type of Event: Community Event – staffed by OLA Audience: Residents Message: District FAQ and flood protection (phone app and ReadySCC) and Grant Opportunities (Safe, Clean Water grant and mini-grants).

General Feedback: Usually staffed by OLA and is a good opportunity to provide flood protection info to the local community. Estimated Overall Attendance: not tracked Number of Giveaways Distributed: not tracked


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-10 9/30/18


7th Annual African American History Month Flag Raising Ceremony Date: February 2, 2018 Location: San Jose

Type of Event: Community Event – District Booth Audience: Residents Message: District awareness, water conservation, volunteer and employment opportunities, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: Smaller event at San Jose City Hall providing an opportunity to engage with guests after the ceremony. Estimated Overall Attendance: 500 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 300

San Jose State University MAES Science Extravaganza Date: February 10, 2018 Location: San Jose

Type of Event: Workshop developed by Civic Engagement Audience: Students Message: District awareness and education

General Feedback: Civic Engagement and Education develop a workshop to present at the event each year. Estimated Overall Attendance: Not tracked

Morgan Hill Wildflower Run hosted by the American Association of University Women Date: March 25, 2018 Location: Morgan Hill

Type of Event: Community Event – District Booth and Water Truck Audience: Families and Residents Message: District awareness, water conservation, volunteer and employment opportunities, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: Used the Water Truck to provide water for the runners – great way to engage the community. Estimated Overall Attendance: 2,000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 750

Name: VTA Stormwater Fair Date: March 27, 2018 Location: VTA Headquarters 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose 95118 Region: Community (District and Program booth)

Type of Event: Earth Day Celebration Audience: VTA Staff Messages: Water stewardship and pollution reduction using Enviroscape model and ReThink Disposables waste reduction materials targeting single-use disposable plastics. SCVURPPP also staffed event for stormwater pollution prevention and litter prevention.

District Booth: General Feedback: Very positive. Overall Event Attendance: 200 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 50+ SCVURPPP booth: General Feedback: This event was for VTA employees. As requested by VTA staff, outreach focused on litter issues. The event offered a good opportunity to reach a new audience. Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 273 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 48 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 35 Number of Watershed Watch Discount Cards Distributed: 35 Number of employees that played the bean bag game: 94


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-11 9/30/18


Campbell Chamber of Commerce Bunnies and Bonnets Parade Date: March 31, 2018 Location: Campbell

Type of Event: Parade – District Booth and Water Truck Audience: Families and Residents Message: District awareness, water conservation, volunteer and employment opportunities, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: The District's Water Truck was featured in the parade. The Truck will have an opportunity to provide parade participants a chance to enjoy delicious District tap water! Director LeZotte rode in the Water Truck in the parade. Estimated Overall Attendance: 1,000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 500

13th Annual West Valley Senior Walk Date: April 13, 2018 Location: Santa Clara

Type of Event: Community Event – District Booth Audience: Residents and Senior Community Message: District awareness, water conservation, rebate program, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: Smaller event with older audience. Estimated Overall Attendance: 250 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 200

Name: Arbor Day/Earth Day Celebration Date: April 13, 2018 Location: Central Park Pavilion, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara Region: Local event targeting City of Santa Clara Elementary schools Type: Public Outreach (hosted by the Program)

Audience: Families with children Messages: Stormwater pollution prevention, less-toxic pest control, litter prevention, and proper disposal of HHW

General Feedback: This event is for elementary school children and their teachers. The bean bag game was very popular with the kids. Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 864 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 98 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 72 Number of Watershed Watch Discount Cards Distributed: 67 Number of kids that played the bean bag game: 256

City of Palo Alto Great Race for Saving Water and Earth Day Date: April 14, 2018 Location: Palo Alto

Type of Event: Parade and Community Event – District Booth and Water Truck Audience: Families and Residents Message: District awareness, water conservation, volunteer and employment opportunities, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: Good event to talk to people. Crowd tended to be older. The Water Wheel was a helpful tool for engaging people. People were interested in knowing more about the District’s role in managing Water Supply for the valley and in water conservation initiatives. Estimated Overall Attendance: 1000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 800


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Event Details Description (messages, audience) Evaluation of Effectiveness Name: SCVWD Earth Day Event Date: April 17, 2018 Location: SCVWD 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose 95118 Region: Community

Type of Event: Earth Day Celebration Audience: Primarily District Staff with a few friends and family Messages: Water conservation and watershed protection and “going green” information tables, waste reduction targeting single-use disposable plastics, “Trash Museum” exhibit.

General Feedback: Very positive. Overall Event Attendance: 230 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: unspecified Number of Giveaways Distributed: 70

Name: Mission College Eco Fair Date: April 19, 2018 Location: Mission College Campus, Santa Clara Region: Countywide Type: Public Outreach (Hosted by the Program)

Audience: Young adults, students Messages: Stormwater pollution prevention, less-toxic pest control, litter prevention, and proper disposal of HHW.

General Feedback: The event is a good place to reach young adults. Event organizers again provided the students with a questionnaire where the students could earn extra credit by visiting booths. There was an increase in the number of visitors to the booth compared to FY 16-17. Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 1,000 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 152 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 115 Number of Watershed Watch Discount Cards Distributed: 64 Number of booth visitors that played the bean bag game: 96

2018 Silicon Valley Chambers Business XPO Date: April 25, 2018 Location: Santa Clara

Type of Event: Expo – District Booth Audience: Business Community Message: District awareness, Water Efficient Technology, rebate program, One water Plan

General Feedback: The District had a table at this event as part of the Palo Alto Chamber membership. Great way to engage business communities in the County. Estimated Overall Attendance: 1000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 500


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-13 9/30/18


Tech Challenge hosted by the Tech Museum Date: April 28-29, 2018 Location: San Jose

Type of Event: Educational Event at the Tech Museum – District Booth Audience: Students and Families Message: District awareness, water conservation, volunteer and employment opportunities, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: Many kids stopped by to spin the wheel. People were very positive and receptive to our information, but the position of District booth was a bit hidden and made it hard for people to notice us. Received questions about education programs and greywater. Estimated Overall Attendance: ~2000 each day Number of Giveaways Distributed: 800

Name: Fit & Fun Earth Day Fair Date: April 28, 2018 Location: Columbia Neighborhood Center, 785 Morse Ave., Sunnyvale Region: Countywide Type: Public Outreach (hosted by the Program)

Audience: Families with children. Message: Stormwater pollution prevention, less-toxic pest control, litter prevention, and proper disposal of HHW.

General Feedback: This is a popular event and offers a good opportunity to reach families. There was reduction in the number of kids that played the bean bag game this year. Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 2,000 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 72 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 83 Number of Watershed Watch Discount Cards Distributed: 62 Number of kids that played the bean bag game: 121

Name: Martial Cottle Spring Celebration Date: May 5, 2018 Location: 5283 Snell Avenue, San Jose CA 95118 Region: Countywide

Type of Event: Community Fair Tabling Event Audience: Santa Clara County residents Messages: Drought awareness, pollution prevention, waste reduction, water conservation, District facts and rebate opportunities. Water Wheel questions and ReThink Disposables materials promoting “zero Garbage lunch” and single-use plastic reduction.

General Feedback: Excellent opportunity to engage families in conversations relating to pollution prevention at home and in the community. Extremely well-attended. Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 250 (at our booth) estimate 2500+ at main event Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 75+ Number of Giveaways Distributed: 200+


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-14 9/30/18


Berryessa Art and Wine Festival hosted by Berryessa Business Association Date: May 12, 2018 Location: San Jose

Type of Event: Festival – District Booth Audience: Families and Residents Message: District awareness, water conservation, volunteer and employment opportunities, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: People were interested in the rebate programs and Adopt a Creek Program. Many families stopped by the booth. People had questions about water rates, the WaterFix, recycled water, and dam retrofitting. Estimated Overall Attendance: 500+ Number of Giveaways Distributed: 500

Cupertino Touch a Truck Date: May 12, 2018 Location: Cupertino

Type of Event: Community Event – Water Truck Audience: Families and Residents Message: District awareness, water conservation, volunteer and employment opportunities, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: At this event, the kids from the community came and saw different types of service vehicles. The District was excited to participate at the event with the District Water Truck. Estimated Overall Attendance: 700 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 500

City of Morgan Hill Amgen Tour of California Date: May 16, 2018 Location: Morgan Hill

Type of Event: Festival – Water Truck Audience: Families and Residents Message: District awareness, water conservation, volunteer and employment opportunities, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: Distributed drinking water at the event via District Water Truck. Estimated Overall Attendance: 1000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: none (no booth)

Name: Don Callejon Spring Fling Carnival Date: May 18, 2018 Location: Don Callejon School, 4176 Lick Mill Blvd., Santa Clara Region: Countywide Type: Public Outreach

Audience: Families with children. Messages: Stormwater pollution prevention, less-toxic pest control, and litter prevention

General Feedback: This was the first year that the Program attended this event. The event was held at a school and offered a good opportunity to reach students and their families. Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 1,000 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 40 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 49 Number of Watershed Watch Discount Cards Distributed: 49 Number of kids that played the bean bag game: 218


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Name: National River Cleanup Day Date: 5/19/18 Location: Various locations throughout the County Focus: Countywide Type: Citizen Involvement (Program and District)

Description: The Creek Connections Action Group coordinated the National Rivers Cleanup Day on May 19, 2018. The Program provided funding for National Rivers Clean-up Day advertising.

On National River Cleanup Day, a total of 1,354 volunteers participated in cleaning 45 sites and removed approximately 47,353 pounds of trash and 2,084 pounds of recyclables from creeks.

Campbell Chamber of Commerce Boogie on the Avenue Date: May 19-20, 2018 Location: Campbell


General Feedback: Busy two-day event in Campbell. Received questions about water conservation, SVAWPC, WaterFix, and water bills (question for retailers). Estimated Overall Attendance: 10,000+ Number of Giveaways Distributed: 1200

Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Art and Wine Festival Date: June 2-3, 2018 Location: Sunnyvale


General Feedback: Large event with a lot of families. Estimated Overall Attendance: 5,000

Number of Giveaways Distributed: 1200

Name: Watershed Watch “half-off” two hour Car Wash Event Date: June 6, 2018 Location: Capitol Premier Car Wash, 735 Capitol Expressway Auto Mall, San Jose Region: Countywide Type: Public Outreach (hosted by the Program)



Dia de Portugal Festival hosted by the Portuguese Heritage Society of California Date: June 9, 2018 Location: San Jose


General Feedback: The 21st Annual Dia De Portugal Festival was on Saturday, June 9th and is one of the largest events in California celebrating the Portuguese culture. Older audience. Estimated Overall Attendance: 2000 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 570


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Name: Watershed Watch “half-off” two hour Car Wash Event Date: June 13, 2018 Location: Robertsville Classic Car Wash, 5005 Almaden Exp., San Jose Region: Countywide Type: Public Outreach (hosted by the Program)



Name: Rinconada Water Treatment Plant (RWTP) Open House Date: June 16, 2018 Location: 400 More Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Region: Countywide

Type of Event: Public open house, Community outreach and education Audience: Santa Clara County residence Messages: H2Olympics activity, You Are The Solution brochures, supporting tours of RWTP. District awareness, water conservation, volunteer and employment opportunities, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: Well-attended with high level of community engagement and interest Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 180 Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: Unreported Number of Giveaways Distributed: 75

Cupertino Health and Safety Preparedness Fair Date: June 23, 2018 Location: Cupertino

Type of Event: Resource Fair – District Booth Audience: Families and Residents Message: District awareness, water conservation, flood preparedness, SVAWPC tour cards

General Feedback: Coordinated by Communications Estimated Overall Attendance: 500+ Number of Giveaways Distributed: 250

Name: Stewardship and Citizen Science Programs – Summer of Service Program and Gardening Without Chemicals Dates: 7/13/17, 7/14/17, 8/18/17, 9/8/17, 6/16/17, 9/20/17, 10/19/17, 11/4/17, 11/15/17, 12/16/17, 2/8/18, 2/21/18, 2/22/18, 2/24/18, 3/8/18, 3/10/18, 3/30/18, 4/17/18, 4/21/18, 5/19/18, 6/16/18 Location: Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge, Alviso Focus: Countywide Type: Citizen Involvement (hosted by the Program)

Description/Audience: Stewardship programs are conducted in partnership with corporate groups, schools, and not-for-profit organizations. Participations pick up trash, and work in the Refuge garden planting native plants, pulling non-native plants, and mulching. Messages: Stormwater pollution prevention, sustainable gardening, litter prevention.

General Feedback - A large number of youth and adults continued to participate in stewardship programs this year. Overall Attendance: Stewardship programs reached a total of 468 attendees, including 68 elementary school students, 75 middle school students, 64 high school students, and 220 adults. The Summer of Service program reached a total of 12 attendees, including 3 middle school students, 6 high school students and 3 adults.


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C.7.e. ►Watershed Stewardship Collaborative Efforts Summarize watershed stewardship collaborative efforts and/or refer to a regional report that provides details. Describe the level of effort and support given (e.g., funding only, active participation etc.). State efforts undertaken and the results of these efforts. If this activity is done regionally refer to a regional report. Evaluate effectiveness by describing the following:

• Efforts undertaken • Major accomplishments

Summary: During FY 17-18, the Program actively supported the Santa Clara Basin Watershed Initiative, including the Land Use Subgroup, and the Santa Clara Valley Zero Litter Initiative. Information on these efforts is included within the C.7 Public Information and Outreach section of the Program’s FY 17-18 Annual Report. District staff chairs the Zero Litter Initiative (ZLI) Steering Committee, which continues to meet monthly. This fiscal year the Zero Litter Initiative continued to focus on two main efforts: 1. Continued coordination with Caltrans: ZLI participants in collaboration with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) continued coordination meetings with Caltrans on trash issues, including adopt-a-highway and on/off ramps encampments, and the possibility of using highway message boards for anti-litter messages. Caltrans used the “Don’t Trash California” message on message boards statewide on April 22, 2018 (Earth Day). 2. Trash Info Sharing Webinars: ZLI hosted the second in a series of webinars on stormwater trash management in January 2018 on the impacts of discarded cigarette butts on stormwater quality. ZLI has developed a third webinar on straws, which is scheduled for July 31, 2018.


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C.7.f. ► School Age Children Outreach Outreach to school-age children is implemented through ZunZun assemblies at local elementary schools and the “Watershed Watchers” program at the Environmental Education Center at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) in Alviso. The Program sponsors up to 50 ZunZun assemblies at elementary schools in Santa Clara Valley and funds an Interpretive Specialist position at the Refuge for conducting activities and programs about watershed and urban runoff pollution prevention. The Fourth Quarter “Watershed Watchers” Report including the End-of-Year summary is included in the Program Annual Report Appendix 7-3. The Final ZunZun Report and Teacher Evaluation Report are included in the Program Annual Report Appendix 7-5. In addition, to SCVURPPP’s program, the District has a very active Water Resources Education Outreach Program (WREOP) that reached a total of 17,834 participants in FY 17-18. This is broken down below in further detail: • 3771 people through public events • 13,413 total students reached from pre-school to college through; o 423 direct in-classroom programs during 94 visits to 67 different Santa Clara County schools o 29 total tours provided. 22 at our outdoor classroom facilities: Alamitos Recharge Ponds, Edith Morley Park and Coyote Valley, plus 1 tour at Rinconada Water Treatment and 6 tours at the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center. o 39 student outreach events at Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math (STEAM) events, school science nights, water festivals and FIRST Lego League presentations. o 9 Summer, Winter or Spring Break camps o 1 presentations to Santa Clara County Boys and Girls Clubs • 650 teachers reached through WREOP programs and 3 educator training workshops (note: details included in C7.d section) • Ongoing public library programs (note: details included in section C.7.d) The WREOP serves a diverse population and responds to the needs of schools and groups throughout the County. Programming is consistent with State Standards and regularly integrates messages and priorities of other District units and programs. The program provides age-appropriate classroom presentations, teacher training workshops in water education, and tours to help students understand and appreciate their local water resources and to promote watershed stewardship and pollution prevention. Programs include: • hands-on experiments, and experiential learning • urban runoff & storm water (Enviroscape model used) • groundwater education (Groundwater Model used to demonstrate effect of pollution on groundwater supplies) • pollution prevention-with a focus on waste reduction (using programming that focuses on the impact of plastics in our watersheds and on the hidden water footprint in products that are used and consumed) • flood awareness and preparedness, water conservations tips • weather observation & climate science • water cycle activities • information about careers in the water industry • stream and watershed stewardship


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-19 9/30/18

• District water distribution and water quality During school tours at the District’s outdoor classrooms, the WREOP highlights the importance of pollution prevention through Enviroscape demonstrations and activities that focus on the importance of wetland habitats and the impacts of pollution on salmonid species. During tours, WREOP also emphasizes creek clean-up opportunities by promoting the Adopt-A-Creek program, Coastal Cleanup Day and National River Cleanup Day events and emphasizes the importance of waste-reduction. During Classroom visits, the Water Resources Education Outreach Program team always addresses the importance of protecting our waterways and reducing pollution and presents hands-on lessons that have a specific focus on pollution-prevention; a Sesame Street-themed conservation puppet show for pre-school and kindergarten, Creek Story, Who Dirtied The Bay, and Salmon Survival activities for 2nd-5th grades, Sum Of Its Parts, Plastic Voyages, Hidden Water and Dilemma Derby for 6th – 8th grade students, and Plastic Voyages, Hidden Water and “Parts Per Billion” for high school students. Regarding the Youth Stewardship Commission, at the end of 2017 the District formally established the Santa Clara Valley District Water Commission, a 21-member-body with three members representing each of the District’s seven districts. The goal of the commission is to assist the district board of directors with “public policy, education, outreach, and all matters impacting the Santa Clara County youth and the water district” and “to foster greater involvement of youth in local government to inspire and develop future public policy leaders and professionals with an awareness of issues and activities relating to water supply, conservation flood protection and stream stewardship. Youth commissioners have been asked to help publicize as well as participate in such cleanup efforts as the May 19 National River Cleanup. Please see the District’s Education Outreach FY 2017-18 Year-end Report (Attachment 1) and Water Education Outreach brochure (Attachment 2) for a more detailed summary of our programs.


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-20 9/30/18

Water Resources Education Outreach Program Details Focus & Short Description

Number of Students/Teachers/

Public reached Evaluation of Effectiveness

Name : ZunZun Musical Assembly Grade or level: elementary (Program)

Interactive, musical school assemblies educating K-6 children about watersheds and pollution prevention.

12,751 students ZunZun assemblies were evaluated using postage-paid evaluation cards that were distributed to all teachers present at the performances. The Program received 86 completed evaluation cards from teachers. Teachers were also given the option to complete the survey online. A total of 17 teachers submitted the online survey. A few highlights of the evaluations are: • After the performance, 33 teachers reported that 100%

of their students knew what a watershed was; 31 teachers indicated that 75% of their students knew what a watershed was; 13 teachers indicated that 50% of their students knew what a watershed was; and 21 teachers indicated that 25% of their students knew what a watershed was.

• After the performance, 55 teachers indicated that 100% of their students could name a way to prevent pollution in the watershed; 30 teachers indicated that 75% of their students could name a way to prevent pollution in the watershed; 8 teachers indicated that 50% of their students could name a way to prevent pollution in the watershed; and 5 teachers indicated that 25% of their students could name a way to prevent pollution in the watershed.

In addition, 20 classrooms completed the “I Pledge to Keep My School Clean” activity. The pledge requires students to dispose of trash or recyclables properly or pick up litter for a week. Students sign the pledge each day to indicate completion. Teachers are asked to fax or email the completed pledge form to Program staff to be entered into a monthly drawing. Watershed Watch sports backpacks were distributed to students in 10 classrooms. In addition, a certificate of appreciation and Watershed Watch tattoos were sent to each classroom that submitted pledges.


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-21 9/30/18



Public reached Evaluation of Effectiveness

Name: Watershed Watchers Program at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in Alviso Grade or level: pre-school, elementary, middle, high school. (Program)

The Refuge offers a number of interpretive programs to educate children and youth about preventing urban runoff pollution.

4 pre-kindergarteners, 766 elementary school students, 214 middle school students, and 247 high school students.

Visitor surveys and pledges are used to determine visitor demographics, effectiveness of publicity, and the effectiveness or the Watershed Watchers Program. Details are included within the Watershed Watchers Report included in Appendix 7-3 of the SCVURPPP FY 17-18 Annual Report.

Name: FIRST LEGO League Program Date: July 2017 – January 2018 Location: Various Region: Countywide

FIRST Lego League is a Lego Robotocs program for 4th – 9th grade students. The theme for 2018 was “Hydrodynamics” and WREOP provided tours and research support to the FLL teams. Programming focused on raising awareness of water district infrastructure, watershed stewardship and pollution prevention.

WREOP supported requests from 127 local FLL teams (over 340 students and coaches)

General Feedback: Positive feedback was received from students and coaches.

Name: Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Water Festival Date: March 14, 2018 Location: 438 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, 95118 Region: San Jose

Type of Event: Water Festival with hands-on education activities Audience: 5th grade students Messages: Education Outreach activities: Salmon Survival Game, Incredible Journey. Focusing on water conservation, pollution prevention and watershed stewardship.

160 x 5th grade students

General Feedback: Positive feedback was received from students, teachers and event organizers.


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-22 9/30/18



Public reached Evaluation of Effectiveness Name: STEM Faire at Dartmouth Middle School Date: February 8, 2018 Location: 5575 Dartmouth Drive, San Jose, 95118 Region: Countywide

Type of Event: STEM night for students and families with hands-on education activities Audience: Middle School students & families Messages: Education Outreach activities: H2Olympics and ReThink Disposables waste-reduction messaging. Focusing on properties of water, water conservation, pollution prevention and watershed stewardship.

~250 students and family members

General Feedback: Positive feedback received from students, teachers and event organizers.

Name: STEAM Night at Ocala Middle School Date: February 28, 2018 Location: 2800 Ocala Avenue, San Jose, 95148 Region: Countywide

Type of Event: STEAM night for students and families with hands-on education activities Audience: School students & families Messages: Education Outreach activities: Incredible Journey and ReThink Disposables waste-reduction messaging. Focusing on water cycle, pollution prevention and watershed stewardship.




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Public reached Evaluation of Effectiveness Name: STEAM Night at Ocala Middle School Date: February 28, 2018 Location: 2800 Ocala Avenue, San Jose, 95148 Region: Countywide

Type of Event: STEAM night for students and families with hands-on education activities Audience: School students & families Messages: Education Outreach activities: Incredible Journey and ReThink Disposables waste-reduction messaging. Focusing on water cycle, pollution prevention and watershed stewardship.



Name: San Jose State University Science Extravaganza Date: February 10, 2018 Location: Clark Hall, San Jose State University, San Jose Region: Countywide

Type of Event: Educational event for 5th – 8th grade students Audience: 5th – 8th grade students Messages: WREOP presented our Plastic Voyages and ReThink Disposables waste-reduction messaging. Focusing on ocean pollution, pollution prevention and watershed stewardship.

120 students General Feedback: Positive feedback received from students, teachers and event organizers.


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-24 9/30/18



Public reached Evaluation of Effectiveness Name: Santa Clara County Public Library – Educational programming (7 visits) Date: July & August 2017, June 2018 Location: Gilroy, Los Altos, Palo Alto and Morgan Hill & San Martin Bookmobile Region: Community

Type of Event: Library Audience: Santa Clara County Library visitors with specific outreach to families with children. Messages: Water conservation, waste and pollution reduction, water awareness, flood preparedness and promotion of District’s water conservation and landscape rebates for families.

Estimated Overall Event Attendance for 7 visits: 403

General Feedback: Great opportunity for community outreach through Little Blue Hen, Weather Stories, and our puppet show. Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 100 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 150

Name: San Jose Public Public Library – Educational programming (27 visits) Date: September, October, November 2017, January & April 2018 Location: 16 SJPL locations Region: Community

Type of Event: Library Audience: San Jose Public Library visitors with specific outreach to families with children. Messages: Water conservation, waste and pollution reduction, water awareness, flood preparedness and promotion of District’s water conservation and landscape rebates for families.

Estimated Overall Event Attendance for 27 visits: 954

General Feedback: Great opportunity for community outreach through Little Blue Hen, Weather Stories, and our puppet show. Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: Unspecified Number of Giveaways Distributed: >600


FY 17-18 AR Form 7-25 9/30/18



Public reached Evaluation of Effectiveness Name: High School Teacher Externship hosted by Santa Clara Valley Water District Date: February 20 – 23, 2018 & April 2 – 6, 2018 Location: Santa Clara Valley Water District, 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose 95118 Region: County-wide

Type of Event: Education – Educator Workshop Audience: High School Teachers Message: An opportunity to learn about SCVWD role within the county to inform their teaching practices. WREOP presented water-conservation and pollution-prevention activities each day during the externship week that the teachers could integrate into their curriculum.

Estimated Overall Event Attendance: 17

General Feedback: We received positive feedback through evaluation surveys and requests for presentations to the teachers’ students in their high schools. Number of Brochures/Flyers Distributed: 17 Number of Giveaways Distributed: 17

Section 8 - Provision C.8 Water Quality Monitoring

C.8 ►Water Quality Monitoring

State below if information is reported in a separate regional report. Municipalities can also describe below any Water Quality Monitoring activities in which they participate directly, e.g. participation in RMP workgroups, fieldwork within their jurisdictions, etc.

Summary: Most monitoring activities required in the stormwater permit are implemented at either the regional level through the Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association (BASMAA), or the county-wide level through the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (Program). However, the District participates directly in the Program’s Monitoring and Pollutants of Concern Ad Hoc Task Groups and monitoring projects, reviewing plans and reports; facilitating access to monitoring locations; and auditing field monitoring efforts. For additional information on regional and countywide monitoring studies and work products, please see the Program’s Annual Report and the Urban Creeks Monitoring Report; Water Quality Monitoring: Water Year 2017 (October 2016 – September 2017); March 31, 2018 available online at http://scvurppp-w2k.com/pdfs/1718/ucmr_wy2017/SCVURPPP_WY2017_UCMR_UMBRELLA_FINAL_3-30-18.pdf

http://scvurppp-w2k.com/pdfs/1718/ucmr_wy2017/SCVURPPP_WY2017_UCMR_UMBRELLA_FINAL_3-30-18.pdf

http://scvurppp-w2k.com/pdfs/1718/ucmr_wy2017/SCVURPPP_WY2017_UCMR_UMBRELLA_FINAL_3-30-18.pdf

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.9 – Pesticides Toxicity Controls Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 9-1 9/30/18

Section 9 – Provision C.9 Pesticides Toxicity Controls

C.9.a. ►Implement IPM Policy or Ordinance Is your municipality implementing its IPM Policy/Ordinance and Standard Operating Procedures?

X Yes No

If no, explain: Report implementation of IPM BMPs by showing trends in quantities and types of pesticides used, and suggest reasons for increases in use of pesticides that threaten water quality, specifically organophosphates, pyrethroids, carbamates fipronil, indoxacarb, diuron, and diamides. A separate report can be attached as evidence of your implementation.

Trends in Quantities and Types of Pesticide Active Ingredients Used53

Pesticide Category and Specific Pesticide Active Ingredient Used

Amount54 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 FY 20-21

Organophosphates 0 0 0

Active Ingredient Chlorpyrifos

Active Ingredient Diazinon

Active Ingredient Malathion

Pyrethroids (see footnote #57 for list of active ingredients) 0 0 0

Active Ingredient Type X

Active Ingredient Type Y

Carbamates 0 0 0

Active Ingredient Carbaryl

Active Ingredient Aldicarb

Fipronil 0 0 0

53Includes all municipal structural and landscape pesticide usage by employees and contractors. 54Weight or volume of the active ingredient, using same units for the product each year. Please specify units used. The active ingredients in any pesticide are listed on the label. The

list of active ingredients that need to be reported in the pyrethroids class includes: metofluthrin, bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, beta-cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, esfenvalerate, lambdacyhalothrin, and permethrin.


FY 17-18 AR Form 9-2 9/30/18

Indoxacarb Reporting not required in FY 15-16

0 0

Diuron Reporting not required in FY 15-16

0 0

Diamides Reporting not required in FY 15-16

0 0

Active Ingredient Chlorantraniliprole

Active Ingredient Cyantraniliprole

IPM Tactics and Strategies Used: The District uses pesticides as one of the tools for pest management on its properties and facilities. The primary category of pesticides used is herbicides. Specific strategies that were used include:

• Insecticides are used after other methods, such as prevention or natural nontoxic control methods, have been shown to be ineffective in similar situations. Where use is needed, the product with the lowest toxicity is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s label.

• Herbicides are used only when alternatives use such as mowing, hand removal, disking, or grazing, has been shown to be ineffective or inefficient to meet the needs and requirements of this program.

• For invasive species control, a combination of mechanical removal and if needed follow up herbicide treatment is typically used. • Facilities staff avoid use of pesticides by changing the conditions, cleaning the area and removing the attractant, using traps and baits or detractions before

considering use of pesticides if needed.

Only employees authorized and trained to apply pesticides can use them at work. No over-the-counter pesticides are allowed in or around the workplace. This is consistent with the District’s IPM Policy (see Appendix). Additionally, continuing education (CE) is required for employees to maintain certification for pesticide application.

C.9.b ►Train Municipal Employees Enter the number of employees that applied or used pesticides (including herbicides) within the scope of their duties this reporting year. 15

Enter the number of these employees who received training on your IPM policy and IPM standard operating procedures within this reporting year. 15

Enter the percentage of municipal employees who apply pesticides who have received training in the IPM policy and IPM standard operating procedures within this reporting year. 100

Type of Training:


FY 17-18 AR Form 9-3 9/30/18

Tailgates, safety meetings with concentrations on various topics such as calibration, spills, handling, etc. Also, label and SDS training on all pesticides used. An additional 12 employees were also trained.

C.9.c ►Require Contractors to Implement IPM Did your municipality contract with any pesticide service provider in the reporting year, for either landscaping or structural pest control? x Yes No

If yes, did your municipality evaluate the contractor’s list of pesticides and amounts of active ingredients used? x Yes No,

If your municipality contracted with any pesticide service provider, briefly describe how contractor compliance with IPM Policy/Ordinance and SOPs was monitored

District Vegetation Field Operations Unit staff verify contractor compliance with IPM practices by supervising contractors in the field at all times. The District hires structural pest control contractors for buildings, who receive the District’s IPM policy and are also verbally reminded to utilize IPM practices. Their job reports are reviewed for compliance with the IPM practices. Also, the contractor must inform the District of any changes to application or eradication practices. The contractors are required to be IPM certified.

C.9.d ►Interface with County Agricultural Commissioners Did your municipality communicate with the County Agricultural Commissioner to: (a) get input and assistance on urban pest management practices and use of pesticides or (b) inform them of water quality issues related to pesticides,

X Yes

No

If yes, summarize the communication. If no, explain. See Section 9 of the SCVURPPP FY 17-18 Annual Report for summary of communication with the Santa Clara County Agricultural Commissioner.

Did your municipality report any observed or citizen-reported violations of pesticide regulations (e.g., illegal handling and applications of pesticides) associated with stormwater management, particularly the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) surface water protection regulations for outdoor, nonagricultural use of pyrethroid pesticides by any person performing pest control for hire.

Yes

x

No

If yes, provide a summary of improper pesticide usage reported to the County Agricultural Commissioner and follow-up actions taken to correct any violations. A separate report can be attached as your summary.


FY 17-18 AR Form 9-4 9/30/18

C.9.e.ii (1) ►Public Outreach: Point of Purchase Provide a summary of public outreach at point of purchase, and any measurable awareness and behavior changes resulting from outreach (here or in a separate report); OR reference a report of a regional effort for public outreach in which your agency participates.

Summary: The following separate reports developed by SCVURPPP and BASMAA summarize point of purchase outreach efforts conducted during FY 17-18: • FY 17-18 Store Employee Training Report (SCVURPPP) • FY 17-18 Store Employee Training Evaluation Summary (SCVURPPP) • FY 17-18 Store Employee Training Status Table (SCVURPPP) • FY 17-18 List of Stores in the IPM Store Partnership Program (SCVURPPP) • FY 17-18 BASMAA “Our Water, Our World” (OWOW) Report (BASMAA)

C.9.e.ii (2) ►Public Outreach: Pest Control Contracting Outreach Provide a summary of outreach to residents who use or contract for structural pest control and landscape professionals); AND/OR reference a report of a regional effort for outreach to residents who hire pest control and landscape professionals in which your agency participates. Summary: See Section 7 and Section 9 of the Program’s FY 17-18 Annual Report for a summary of outreach to residents and businesses that use or hire structural pest control and landscape professional. In addition, see the following separate report, included within Section 7 of the Program’s FY 17-18 Annual Report. • FY 17-18 Watershed Watch Campaign Final Report

C.9.e.ii.(3) ►Public Outreach: Pest Control Operators Provide a summary of public outreach to pest control operators and landscapers and reduced pesticide use (here or in a separate report); AND/OR reference a report of a regional effort for outreach to pest control operators and landscapers in which your agency participates.

Summary: See the C.9 Pesticides Toxicity Control section of Program’s FY 17-18 Annual Report for a summary of outreach to pest control operators and landscapers to reduce pesticide use. In addition, see the following separate reports, included within Section 7 and Section 9 of the Program’s FY 17-18 Annual Report, for additional details on outreach to pest control operators: • FY 17-18 Watershed Watch Campaign Final Report • FY 17-18 Green Gardener Training Report


FY 17-18 AR Form 9-5 9/30/18

C.9.f ►Track and Participate in Relevant Regulatory Processes Summarize participation efforts, information submitted, and how regulatory actions were affected; AND/OR reference a regional report that summarizes regional participation efforts, information submitted, and how regulatory actions were affected.

Summary: During FY 17-18, we participated in regulatory processes related to pesticides through contributions to the Program, BASMAA and CASQA. For additional information, see the Regional Report submitted by BASMAA on behalf of all MRP Permittees.

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.10 – Provision C.10 Trash Load Reduction Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 10-1 9/30/18

Section 10 - Provision C.10 Trash Load Reduction

55 See Appendix 10-1 for changes between 2009 and FY 17-18 in trash generation by TMA as a result of Full Capture Systems and Other Measures.

C.10.a.i ► Trash Load Reduction Summary

For population-based Permittees, provide the overall trash reduction percentage achieved to-date within the jurisdictional area of your municipality that generates problematic trash levels (i.e., Very High, High or Moderate trash generation). Base the reduction percentage on the information presented in C.10.b i-iv and C.10.e.i-ii. Provide a discussion of the calculation used to produce the reduction percentage

Trash Load Reductions Percent Trash Reduction in All Trash Management Areas (TMAs) due to Trash Full Capture Systems (as reported C.10.b.i) NA

Percent Trash Reduction in all TMAs due to Control Measures Other than Trash Full Capture Systems (as reported in C.10.b.ii)55 NA

Percent Trash Reduction due to Jurisdictional-wide Source Control Actions (as reported in C.10.b.iv) NA

SubTotal for Above Actions NA

Trash Offsets (Optional)

Offset Associated with Additional Creek and Shoreline Cleanups (as reported in C.10.e.i) NA

Offset Associated with Direct Trash Discharges (as reported in C.10.e.ii) NA

Total (Jurisdictional-wide) % Trash Load Reduction through FY 2017-18 NA

Discussion of Trash Load Reduction Calculation: Percent Trash reduction requirements are not applicable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District per the MRP.


FY 17-18 AR Form 10-2 9/30/18

C.10.a.ii.b ► Trash Generation Area Management - Identification of Private Drainages >10,000 ft2

State (Y/N) if your agency completed Permit Provision C.10.a.ii.b. If Yes, attach a map (or other record) or provide a website link to a map (or other record) of the location of lands >10,000 ft2 (in Very High, High, and Moderate trash generation areas) that are plumbed directly to the Permittee’s storm drain systems, including trash control status of these areas. If No, provide explanation of why the provision was not completed and the estimated date when the provision will be completed.

Did your agency complete Permit Provision C.10.a.ii.b? Yes No X NA

If No, provide explanation and estimated completion date:

Description of the process used to identify applicable areas and their trash control status: URL link to Map:

C.10.a.iii ► Mandatory Trash Full Capture Systems

Provide the following: 1) Total number and types of full capture systems (publicly and privately-owned) installed prior to FY 17-18, during FY 17-18, and to-date,

including inlet-based and large flow-through or end-of-pipe systems, and qualifying low impact development (LID) required by permit provision C.3.

2) Total land area (acres) treated by full capture systems for population-based Permittees and total number of systems for non-population based Permittees compared to the total required by the permit.

Type of System # of Systems Areas Treated

(Acres)

Installed Prior to FY 17-18

Trash Booms (Lower Silver Creek, Thompson Creek, Matadero Creek, Adobe Creek) 4 NA

Installed in FY 17-18


FY 17-18 AR Form 10-3 9/30/18

NA NA NA

Total for all Systems Installed To-date 4 NA

Treatment Acreage Required by Permit (Population-based Permittees) NA

Total # of Systems Required by Permit (Non-population-based Permittees) 4

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.10 – Trash Load Reduction Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 10-4 9/30/18

C.10.b.i ► Trash Reduction - Full Capture Systems

Provide the following: 1) Jurisdictional-wide trash reduction in FY 17-18 attributable to trash full capture systems implemented in each TMA; 2) The total number of full capture systems installed to-date in your jurisdiction; 3) The percentage of systems in FY 17-18 that exhibited significant plugged/blinded screens or were >50% full when inspected or maintained; 4) A narrative summary of any maintenance issues and the corrective actions taken to avoid future full capture system performance issues; and 5) A certification that each full capture system is operated and maintained to meet the full capture system requirements in the permit.

This provision is not applicable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District as we are a non-population based co-permittee.

TMA Jurisdiction-wide Reduction (%)

Total # of Full Capture Systems

% of Systems Exhibiting Plugged/Blinded Screens

or >50% full in FY 17-18 Summary of Maintenance Issues and Corrective Actions

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Total

Certification Statement: Trash reduction specifics are not applicable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District other than the installation of four (4) trash booms in Santa Clara County on District property. During FY17-18, the following amounts of trash were removed from each trash boom: Matadero: 0.47 cubic yards on 12/9/17, and 0.035 cubic yards on 5/19/18 Adobe: 0.22 cubic yards on 12/9/17, and 0.045 cubic yards on 5/19/18 Lower Silver: 2 cubic yards on 5/7/2018 Thompson: 5 cubic yards on 3/2/2018 and 5 cubic yards on 5/7/2018


FY 17-18 AR Form 10-5 9/30/18

C.10.b.ii ► Trash Reduction – Other Trash Management Actions (PART A)

Provide a summary of trash control actions other than full capture systems or jurisdictional source controls that were implemented within each TMA, including the types of actions, levels and areal extent of implementation, and whether actions are new, including initiation date.

TMA Summary of Trash Control Actions Other than Full Capture Systems

NA The District is a flood control agency. The District conducts numerous trash reduction and clean up activities, including trash booms and hot spot clean ups.


FY 17-18 AR Form 10-6 9/30/18

Summary of Trash Control Measures Other than Full Capture Devices: (Do not delete this section)

• Street Sweeping: Include a description of any enhancements or new actions implemented after the MRP 1.0 effective date (i.e., December 2009). Identify portions of the TMA where enhanced street sweeping (i.e., increased sweeping frequency) and parking enforcement above 2009 levels was implemented.

• On-land Cleanup: Include a description of on-land cleanup activities that began after the MRP 1.0 effective date (i.e., December 2009) and continued into FY 17-18, including any enhancements or new actions implemented in FY 17-18. Describe if these actions are Permittee or volunteer-led.

• Partial Capture Devices: Provide a description of devices installed after the MRP 1.0 effective date (i.e., December 2009). Describe the level of maintenance conducted per device types.

• Storm Drain Inlet Cleaning: Describe storm drain inlet maintenance activities implemented after the MRP 1.0 effective date (i.e., December 2009) and continued in FY 17-18, including any enhancements or new maintenance activities implemented in FY 17-18. For new/enhanced actions, include the number of inlets where enhanced maintenance occurred, and the increased frequency of maintenance.

• Uncovered Loads: Describe activities designed to reduce trash from uncovered loads that began after the MRP 1.0 effective date (i.e., December 2009) and continued in FY 17-18, including any enhancements or new actions implemented in FY 17-18. Describe the types of actions implemented including new or redirected enforcement efforts to increase the focus towards new or enhanced actions.

• Anti-littering and illegal dumping enforcement activities: Describe anti-littering and illegal dumping enforcement activities began after to the MRP 1.0 effective date (i.e., December 2009) and continued in FY 17-18, and any enhancements or new actions implemented in FY 17-18. Include any new or redirected enforcement efforts to increase the focus towards new or enhanced actions. Describe the number of citations or other correction actions accomplished this year, and compare with previous years. Indicate how anti-littering and illegal dumping enforcement records are kept, and how they may be retrieved for audit.

• Improved Trash Bin/Container Management: Describe activities designed to improve trash bin/container management that began after the MRP1.0 effective date (i.e., December 2009) and continued in FY 17-18, and any enhancements or new actions implemented in FY 17-18. Include any new or redirected efforts to increase the focus towards these new or enhanced actions.

• Other Types of Actions: Describe activities designed after the MRP effective date (i.e., December 2009) and continued in FY 17-18, and any enhancements or new (post December 2009 effective date) actions implemented in FY 17-18.


FY 17-18 AR Form 10-7 9/30/18

C.10.b.ii ► Trash Reduction – Other Trash Management Actions (PART B)

Provide the following: 1) A summary of the on-land visual assessments in each TMA (or control measure area), including the street miles or acres available for

assessment (i.e., those associated with VH, H, or M trash generation areas not treated by full capture systems), the street miles or acres assessed, the % of available street miles or acres assessed, and the average number of assessments conducted per site within the TMA; and

2) Percent jurisdictional-wide trash reduction in FY 17-18 attributable to trash management actions other than full capture systems implemented in each TMA; OR

3) Indicate that no on-land visual assessments were performed. If no on-land visual assessments were performed, check here and state why: Explanation: NA

TMA ID or (as applicable)

Control Measure Area

Total Street Miles56 or Acres Available for

Assessment

Summary of On-land Visual Assessments57 Jurisdictional-wide

Reduction (%) Street Miles or Acres Assessed

% of Available Street Miles or Acres

Assessed

Avg. # of Assessments Conducted at Each

Site58, 59

NA NA NA NA NA NA

Total

56 Street miles are defined as the street lengths and do not include curbs associated with medians. 57 Assessments conducted between July 2016 and July 2018 are assumed to be representative of trash levels in FY 17-18 and were therefore used to calculate the

jurisdictional-wide reductions reported in this section. 58 Each assessment site is roughly 1,000 feet in length. 59 Based on analyses conducted as part of the BASMAA Tracking California’s Trash project (BASMAA 2017) funded by the State Water Resources Control Board, the

optimal number of assessment events to detect an improvement from baseline trash levels at a site is between 4 and 6 per site.


FY 17-18 AR Form 10-8 9/30/18

C.10.b.iv ► Trash Reduction – Source Controls Provide a description of each jurisdictional-wide trash source control action implemented to-date. For each control action, identify the trash reduction evaluation method(s) used to demonstrate on-going reductions, summarize the results of the evaluation(s), and estimate the associated reduction of trash within your jurisdictional area. Note: There is a maximum of 10% total credit for source controls.

Source Control Action

Summary Description & Dominant Trash Sources and Types Targeted Evaluation/Enforcement Method(s)

Summary of Evaluation/Enforcement Results To-date

% Reduction

NA NA NA NA NA

C.10.b.v ► Trash Reduction – Receiving Water Monitoring

Report on the progress of developing and testing your agency’s trash receiving water monitoring program.

Guidance: The District has begun receiving water trash assessments at 3 of 5 selected trash hot spot locations. District receiving water monitoring assessments will be completed by December 31st, 2018. Please refer to the BASMAA Program’s FY17-18 Annual Report for a more detailed progress report.


FY 17-18 AR Form 10-9 9/30/18

C.10.c ► Trash Hot Spot Cleanups

Provide the FY 17-18 cleanup date and volume of trash removed during each MRP-required Trash Hot Spot cleanup during each fiscal year listed. Indicate whether the site was a new site in FY 17-18.

Trash Hot Spot New Site in

FY 17-18 (Y/N)

FY 17-18 Cleanup Date(s)

Volume of Trash Removed (cubic yards)

FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18

SWD01 N 0

SWD02 N 8/23/2017 6.2 45.4 5.33 6

SWD03 N 2/26/2018 0.9 2.7 0* 5

SWD04 N 2/26/2018 0.5 1.7 1.7 3

SWD05 N 2/26/2018 0.6 0.5 0.8 1

SWD06 N 4.5

SWD07 N 3/19/2018 1 2.6 0* 6

SWD08 N 0

SWD08A N 9/27/2017 3.2 2.5

SWD08B N 9/27/2017 4.0 2.5

SWD09 N 0 2.7 0*

SWD10 N 10/31/2017 2.7 13.7 10

SWD11 N 2/26/2018 0.9 1.6 5 1

SWD12 N 5/8/2018 0 6.5 0.5 5

SWD13 N 6 5.1

SWD14 N 0.7

SWD15 N 2.2

SWD16 N 3/27/2018 10 4

SWD17 Y 3/27/2018 3


FY 17-18 AR Form 10-10 9/30/18

C.10.d ►Long-Term Trash Load Reduction Plan

Provide descriptions of significant revisions made to your Long-term Trash Load Reduction Plan submitted to the Water Board in February 2014. Describe significant changes made to primary or secondary trash management areas (TMA), baseline trash generation maps, control measures, or time schedules identified in your plan. Indicate whether your baseline trash generation map was revised and if so what information was collected to support the revision. If your baseline trash generation map was revised, attach it to your Annual Report.

Description of Significant Revision Associated

TMA

NA NA

SWD18 Y 3/27/2018 3

SWD19 Y 1/31/2018 12.5


FY 17-18 AR Form 10-11 9/30/18

C.10.e. ► Trash Reduction Offsets (Optional) Provide a summary description of each offset program implemented, the volume of trash removed, and the offset claimed in FY 17-18. Also, for additional creek and shoreline cleanups, describe the number and frequency of cleanups conducted, and the locations and cleanup dates. For direct discharge control programs approved by the Water Board Executive Officer, also describe the results of the assessments conducted in receiving waters to demonstrate the effectiveness of the control program. Include an Appendix that provides the calculations and data used to determine the trash reduction offset.

Offset Program Summary Description of Actions and Assessment Results Volume of Trash (CY) Removed/Controlled

in FY 17-18

Offset (% Jurisdiction-wide

Reduction) Additional Creek and Shoreline Cleanups (Max 10% Offset)

NA NA NA

Direct Trash Discharge Controls (Max 15% Offset)

NA NA NA


FY 17-18 AR Form 10-18 9/30/17

Appendix 10-1. Baseline trash generation and areas addressed by full capture systems and other control measures in Fiscal Year 17-18. 60

TMA 2009 Baseline Trash Generation

(Acres) Trash Generation (Acres) in FY 17-18 After

Accounting for Full Capture Systems Jurisdiction-

wide Reduction via Full Capture Systems (%)

Trash Generation (Acres) in FY 17-18 After Accounting for Full Capture Systems and

Other Control Measures

Jurisdiction-wide

Reduction via Other Control Measures (%)

Jurisdiction-wide Reduction via Full

Capture AND Other Control Measures (%) L M H VH Total L M H VH Total L M H VH Total

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Totals Please note, NA due to no TMAs

60 Due to rounding, total acres and percentages presented in this table may be slightly different than the sum of the acres/percentages in the corresponding rows/columns (e.g., differ by 1 acre or 0.1%).

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.11 – Mercury Controls Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 11-1 9/30/18

Section 11 - Provision C.11 Mercury Controls

C.11.a ► Implement Control Measures to Achieve Mercury Load Reductions C.11.b ► Assess Mercury Load Reductions from Stormwater

See the Program’s FY 2017-18 Annual Report for updated information on:

• Documentation of mercury control measures implemented in our agency’s jurisdictional area for which load reductions will be reported and the associated management areas;

• A description of how the BASMAA Interim Accounting Methodology57 was used to calculate the mercury load reduced by each control measure implemented in our agency’s jurisdictional area and the calculation results (i.e., the estimated mercury load reduced by each control measure);

• Supporting data and information necessary to substantiate the load reduction estimates; and

• For Executive Officer approval, any refinements, if necessary, to the measurement and estimation methodologies to assess mercury load reductions in the subsequent permit.

Summary:

The District owns and operates three reservoirs (Almaden, Calero, and Guadalupe reservoirs) and one lake (Lake Almaden) within the Guadalupe River Watershed that were included in the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 303 (d) list as impaired due to mercury in 1999. A Basin Plan amendment, adopted in 2008 by the SFBRWQCB, established new water quality objectives and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for mercury in the Guadalupe River Watershed. In the Guadalupe River Watershed Mercury TMDL (Guadalupe TMDL), it is recognized that the District initiated voluntary applied studies in these water bodies prior to its adoption, and that the continuation of these studies is one means of compliance with regulatory enforceable portions of the Guadalupe TMDL applicable to the District. The District’s mercury reduction activities are implemented under its Impaired Water Bodies Improvement Program, a component of Safe, Clean Water (Priority B1).

Inorganic mercury enters the reservoirs from the lands draining historic mercury mines in the upper Guadalupe River Watershed, as well as from atmospheric deposition and imported water deliveries into Calero Reservoir. Methylmercury (the bio-available form of mercury) is produced in the reservoirs and in Lake Almaden during the warm summer months through processes related to the seasonal depletion of bottom oxygen.

The Guadalupe TMDL establishes a schedule for implementation of treatment controls for the reservoirs, and includes new water quality objectives for mercury in fish tissue and surface water that are to be achieved by meeting target reductions of seasonal maximum methylmercury concentrations in Almaden, Calero and Guadalupe reservoirs and Lake Almaden. The District has implemented treatment controls on schedule in all the above-mentioned water bodies.

The District operates oxygenation systems at Calero Reservoir, Stevens Creek Reservoir, Guadalupe Reservoir, and Almaden Reservoir to suppress hypolimnetic methylmercury production. Oxygenation systems were installed in Calero and Stevens Creek reservoirs during calendar year 2012. Equipment for oxygen-injection into the hypolimnion of Guadalupe Reservoir was installed in March 2013, and an oxygen-injection system at

57BASMAA 2017. Interim Accounting Methodology for TMDL Loads Reduced, Version 1.0. Prepared for BASMAA by Geosyntec Consultants and EOA, Inc., September 19,

2016.


FY 17-18 AR Form 11-2 9/30/18

Almaden Reservoir was installed in June 2015. Oxygenation systems have been operated nearly continuously in 2017 throughout periods of summer stratification, with brief shutdowns due to mechanical failure or damage to oxygenation lines.

Mercury concentrations in fish tissue in the Guadalupe Watershed have been found to exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mercury criterion for the safe consumption of fish by humans. The Guadalupe TMDL defines a maximum limit for fish tissue mercury concentrations within the watershed. Fish sampling and laboratory analyses for mercury were conducted in August/September of 2017 and March/April of 2018 at Almaden, Calero, Guadalupe, and Stevens Creek reservoirs. The District is required to provide periodic progress reports regarding its studies of methylmercury production and controls, and progress towards reducing the bioavailability of mercury in the watershed. For more information on this program and the biennial report submitted to the SFBRWQCB please see https://www.valleywater.org/project-updates/grants-and-environmental-protection/impaired-water-bodies-improvement

As part of its Stream Maintenance Program (SMP), the District conducts sediment removal activities in channels and creeks to reduce the potential for local flooding and to meet the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for flood protection. The District follows a sediment characterization plan to determine chemical and physical properties of the sediments, including for total mercury, to effectively plan for disposal or beneficial reuse of the sediments and assist with determining the best management practices to implement in order to avoid and minimize impacts to water quality and aquatic life during sediment removal and disposal. Sediment removal from channels and creeks, as well as groundwater percolation ponds, allows for the opportunistic removal of mercury-laden sediments from the watershed (Figure 3).

During FY 17-18 the District removed 512 kg of total mercury from the Guadalupe Watershed, 5,313 kg from the Coyote Creek Watershed, 58 kg from the Uvas/Llagas Watershed, and 1,079 kg from the West Valley/Lower Peninsula Watershed (Figure1, Figure 2: in log scale to show detail of low level removals). Concentration of mercury in sediment removed from each watershed is shown in Figure 3.

https://www.valleywater.org/project-updates/grants-and-environmental-protection/impaired-water-bodies-improvement

https://www.valleywater.org/project-updates/grants-and-environmental-protection/impaired-water-bodies-improvement


FY 17-18 AR Form 11-3 9/30/18

Figure 1: Total Mercury Removed FY17-18


FY 17-18 AR Form 11-4 9/30/18

Figure 2: Log Total Mercury Removed FY17-18


FY 17-18 AR Form 11-5 9/30/18

Figure 3: Concentration of Mercury in Sediment Removed FY17-18

C.11.c ► Plan and Implement Green Infrastructure to Reduce Mercury Loads See the Program’s FY 2017-18 Annual Report for information on the quantitative relationship between green infrastructure implementation and mercury load reductions, including all data used and a full description of models and model inputs relied on to establish this relationship.


FY 17-18 AR Form 11-6 9/30/18

C.11.e ► Implement a Risk Reduction Program A summary of Program and regional accomplishments for this sub-provision are included in the Program’s FY 2017-18 Annual Report. The District considers its Guadalupe River Watershed Mercury TMDL activities and Stream Maintenance Program activities part of a Mercury Risk Reduction Program. In addition, the District has installed signage at the reservoirs and lake affected by mercury and is conducting an angler survey.

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.12 – PCBs Controls Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 12-1 9/30/18

Section 12 - Provision C.12 PCBs Controls

C.12.a ► Implement Control Measures to Achieve PCBs Load Reductions C.12.b ► Assess PCBs Load Reductions from Stormwater

See the Program’s FY 2017-18 Annual Report for:

• Documentation of PCBs control measures implemented in SCVURPPP permittees’ jurisdictional area for which load reductions will be reported and the associated management areas;

• A description of how the BASMAA Interim Accounting Methodology58 was used to calculate the PCBs load reduced by each control measure implemented in each agency’s jurisdictional area and the calculation results (i.e., the estimated PCBs load reduced by each control measure);

• Supporting data and information necessary to substantiate the load reduction estimates; and

• For Executive Officer approval, any refinements, if necessary, to the measurement and estimation methodologies to assess PCBs load reductions in the subsequent permit.

C.12.c ► Plan and Implement Green Infrastructure to Reduce PCBs Loads See the Program’s FY 2017-18 Annual Report for information on the quantitative relationship between green infrastructure implementation and PCBs load reductions, including all data used and a full description of models and model inputs relied on to establish this relationship.

C.12.e ► Evaluate PCBs Presence in Caulks/Sealants Used in Storm Drain or Roadway Infrastructure in Public Rights-of-Way

A summary of Program and regional accomplishments for this sub-provision is included in the Program’s FY 2017-18 Annual Report.

58BASMAA 2017. Interim Accounting Methodology for TMDL Loads Reduced, Version 1.0. Prepared for BASMAA by Geosyntec Consultants and EOA,

Inc., September 19, 2016.

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.12 – PCBs Controls Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 12-2 9/30/18

C.12.f ►Manage PCB-Containing Materials and Wastes During Building Demolition Activities So That PCBs Do Not Enter Municipal Storm Drains

A summary of Program and regional accomplishments for this sub-provision is included in the C.12 PCBs Controls section of Program’s FY 2017-18 Annual Report. Does your agency plan to seek exemption from this requirement? Yes No

The Water District does not have land use authority.

C.12.g.►Fate and Transport Study of PCBs: Urban Runoff Impact on San Francisco Bay Margins

A summary of Program and regional accomplishments for this sub-provision are included in the Program’s FY 2017-18 Annual Report.

C.12.h ►Implement a Risk Reduction Program

A summary of Program and regional accomplishments for this sub-provision are included in the Program’s FY 2017-18 Annual Report.

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.13 – Copper Controls Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 13-1 9/30/18

Section 13 - Provision C.13 Copper Controls C.13.a.iii.(3) ►Manage Waste Generated from Cleaning and Treating of Copper Architectural Features

Provide summaries of permitting and enforcement activities to manage waste generated from cleaning and treating of copper architectural features, including copper roofs, during construction and post-construction.

Summary: Not applicable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District which does not have land use authority.

C.13.b.iii.(3) ►Manage Discharges from Pools, Spas, and Fountains that Contain Copper-Based Chemicals

Provide summaries of any enforcement activities related to copper-containing discharges from pools, spas, and fountains. Summary: Not applicable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The district does not use copper containing algaecides.

C.13.c.iii ►Industrial Sources Copper Reduction Results Based upon inspection activities conducted under Provision C.4, highlight copper reduction results achieved among the facilities identified as potential users or sources of copper, facilities inspected, and BMPs addressed.

Summary: Not applicable as the Santa Clara Valley Water District is not the local industrial site permitting agency.

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.15 – Exempted and Conditionally Exempted Discharges Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 15-1 9/30/18

Section 15 -Provision C.15 Exempted and Conditionally Exempted Discharges

C.15.b.vi.(2) ► Irrigation Water, Landscape Irrigation, and Lawn or Garden Watering

Provide implementation summaries of the required BMPs to promote measures that minimize runoff and pollutant loading from excess irrigation. Generally the categories are:

• Promote conservation programs • Promote outreach for less toxic pest control and landscape management • Promote use of drought tolerant and native vegetation • Promote outreach messages to encourage appropriate watering/irrigation practices • Implement Illicit Discharge Enforcement Response Plan for ongoing, large volume landscape irrigation runoff.

Summary: Promote Conservation Programs, and Drought Tolerant and Native Vegetation The District has a number of water conservation programs, including residential and commercial conservation programs specifically aimed at reducing runoff and excess irrigation. The Landscape Rebate Program provides rebates for changing out high-water using landscapes to low water using plants and permeable hardscapes and for upgrading to efficient irrigation equipment. 914 rebates ($921 K) were issued through this program in FY17-18. Other programs that work toward this goal include the Water Wise Survey Program, which provides free home water audits (an indoor Do-It-Yourself Kit and an outdoor irrigation audit with a trained specialist) for residents in Santa Clara County, and a Landscape Water Use Evaluation Program, which evaluates site water use and provides monthly usage reports. The District also provides free hose nozzles and soil moisture meters. Promote Outreach Messages to Encourage Appropriate Watering/Irrigation Practices The District periodically updates its outreach messages that encourage appropriate watering and irrigation practices. The District’s current campaign is “VOW: Value Our Water” to encourage an approach to water conservation as a California way of life. The District also conducts messaging to dial back irrigation during fall and winter months. The District has developed several literature pieces that specifically educate people on irrigation best management practices. This literature is given away at outreach events and by request through the mail to residents. Also, the District’s Nursery Outreach Program provides water-wise gardening literature to nurseries in the county. The District is also one of the partners for the South Bay Green Gardens website, which promotes sustainable landscaping. Promote Outreach for Less Toxic Pest Control and Landscape Management For outreach for less toxic pest control and appropriate irrigation practices, refer to the Watershed Watch Campaign in the C.7. Public Information and Outreach section and the IPM Store Partnership and Green Gardener Training Programs in the C.9. Pesticide Toxicity Control section of Program’s Annual Report. Additional District outreach efforts include: • The District maintains several website pages on water waste reduction and water use efficiency. The District works with water retailers to reduce water use. The District provides residential Do-It-Yourself water saving kits and videos on check for and repairing leaks. The District provides brochures on the use of drought tolerant and native vegetation. • The District maintains a 24/7 emergency response hotline that can respond to major water line breaks.

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report C.15 – Exempted and Conditionally Exempted Discharges Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 15-2 9/30/18

Implement Illicit Discharge Enforcement Response Plan for Ongoing, Large Volume Landscape Irrigation Runoff In September 2014, the District initiated the Water Waste Inspector Program, and created advertisements for how people can report water waste to the District. Water waste reports are received from citizens through Access Valley Water, the Drought Hotline (408-630-2000), and via email through [email protected]. These reports are dispatched to Water Waste Inspectors, who then visit the site and inspect for water waste, leaks, etc. The Water Waste Inspectors make direct contact with homeowners or business owners, leave educational materials if no one is there, or contact the appropriate retailer or municipality to address the issue. For FY 17-18, the District processed 493 reports on water waste. Of these, 226 reports were water leaks from broken plumbing and irrigation systems, and 267 were for other types of water waste, such as overspray onto pavement and watering during the wrong time of day. All 493 reports were responded to and resolved. The District’s goal is to address all water waste reports within 24 hours of receiving the report.

FY 2017-2018 Annual Report Glossary Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

G-1

Glossary

ASD Adjustable Speed Drive

BASMAA Bay Area Stormwater Management Agency Association

BMP Best Management Practice

BOD Biological Oxygen Demand

CAO Chief Administrative Officer

CAPCA California Association of Pest Control Advisors

CASQA California Stormwater Quality Association

CCAG Creek Connections Action Group

CE Continuing Education

CEO Chief Executive Officer

CIP Capital Improvement Projects

COO Chief Operating Officer

CRS Community Rating System

DO Dissolved Oxygen

DPR Department of Pesticide Regulation

EIR Environmental Impact Report

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ER Emergency Response

ERP Enforcement Response Plan

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

FY Fiscal Year

HHW Household Hazardous Waste

HM Hydromodification Management

IC/ID Illicit Connection and Illegal Dumping

IDDE Illegal Discharge Detection and Elimination

IND Industrial/Commercial Discharger Inspection Program

IPM Integrated Pest Management


G-2

ISO International Organization for Standardization

LID Low Impact Development

MOA Memorandum of Agreement

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

MRP Municipal Regional Permit

MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet

NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NOI Notice of Intent

NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System

O&M Operation and Maintenance

OWOW Our Water Our World

PAPA Pesticide Applicators Professional Association

PBDE Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers

PCA Pest Control Advisor

PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyl

PCO Pest Control Operator

PIO Public Information and Outreach

PL Pipeline

POC Pollutants of Concern

POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works

PWTP Penitencia Water Treatment Plant

QAC Qualified Applicator Certificate

QR Quick Response

QSD Qualified SWPPP Developer

QSP Qualified SWPPP Practitioner

RFP Request for Proposal

RMC Regional Monitoring Coalition

RMP Regional Monitoring Program


G-3

RRPM Reduced Risk Pest Management

RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board

RWTP Rinconada Water Treatment Plant

SCC Santa Clara County

SCVURPPP Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (the Program)

SCVWD Santa Clara Valley Water District (the District)

SFB San Francisco Bay

SJC City of San Jose

SOP Standard Operating Procedure

State California State Agency

SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

TMA Trash Management Area(s)

TSS Total Suspended Solids

URL Uniform Resource Locator

URTA Urban Rapid Trash Assessment

Water Board California State Water Resources Control Board

WDID Water District Identification


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APPENDICES Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit: Annual

Report FY 2017-2018

FY 2017 - 2018 Annual Report Appendices Permittee Name: Santa Clara Valley Water District

FY 17-18 AR Form 9/30/18

Appendices

Appendix Page

Appendix A–Pollution Prevention Grants and Partnership Projects ......................................... A-1 Appendix B–Education Outreach Year-end Report and Brochure ........................................... B-1 Appendix C–Control and Oversight of Pesticide Use .............................................................. C-1

APPENDIX A Pollution Prevention Grants and Partnership

Projects

Pollution Prevention grants and Partnership projects

Partnerships and Grants

Project Name Brief Description of Project Year & Type

Awarded Amount Status

Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

Guadalupe Watershed Education Campaign

Project will enhance awareness of the biodiversity nurtured by Guadalupe River through programs for K-12 students, the annual Water Festival for 5thgrade students, activation of a 180-gallon aquarium, and the creation of a mural underneath the Coleman Ave. bridge.

FY 18 Grant $28,409.50

Breathe California of the Bay Area

Youth for a Cool Earth (Y4CE)

Project will implement a youth based stewardship program that empowers young people to become environmental leaders and advocates in their community. Project will target underserved, low-income students.

FY 18 Grant $35,000

Girl Scouts of Northern California

Green By Nature in Santa Clara County

Project will implement environmental science program using Don’t Waste that Watershed series curriculum to girls in grades K-5 to improve their environmental literacy and stewardship.

FY 18 Grant $16,951.20

City of Campbell

Los Gatos Creek Trail Interpretive Signage and Receptacle Expansion

Project will, in partnership with the Town of Los Gatos, install 10 environmental outreach stations along Los Gatos Creek Trail, which include interpretive signs educating the public on stewardship and the health of riparian corridors. Stations will also include garbage, recycling, and dog waste receptacles.

FY 18 Grant $33,731.28

Grassroots Ecology

Stevens Creek Monitoring & Education Project

Project will provide creek-based volunteer and educational opportunities to connect local residents to their watershed; assess and prevent water pollution; and produce pertinent scientific data on creek health.

FY 18 Grant $34,459.60

Grassroots Ecology

Westwind Barn Stormwater Infiltration Project

Project will install a series of berms and contour plantings to slow and treat surface runoff as it approaches the creek, and densely plant low-lying areas to further slow and sink runoff. Volunteers will help create berms using nuisance vegetation removed from the project site and install strategically placed native plants along the contour and in topographic low areas. The project will help to address remnant pollutants following the removal of the paddock. Additionally, because of its location in the catchment area below Westwind Barn, it will safeguard Moody Creek from polluted runoff in the event of severe weather overwhelming the existing stormwater system.

FY 18 Grant $70,605.60

City of Milpitas

Contaminant Overflow and Backflow Prevention Project

Project will install SmartCovers (a web-based smart technology that provides real-time remote sewer overflow monitoring via a reliable satellite communications system) to equip the City with high-tech devices that will alarm City Employees of any

FY 18 Grant $30,745

possible contaminants in waterways. The Contaminant Overflow and Backflow Prevention Program has, and will continue to, enrich the community with knowledge of the City waterways and City techniques to prevent contaminated overflow, or backflow, into City and nearby, creeks.

Loma Prieta Resource Conservation District

Reducing Pollutant Source Loads

Project will work in partnership with the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) to provide four-prong outreach and assistance to limited resource socially disadvantaged Chinese-speaking farmers in Santa Clara County to help reduce potential source loads of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and pesticides used in crop production entering groundwater, surface water through runoff and leaching, resulting in protection of local watersheds.

FY 18 Grant $70,636.22

Grants specifically related to Trash and Litter Removal

Partnerships and Grants

Project Name Brief Description of Project Year & Type

Awarded Amount Status

San Jose Parks Foundation

Trash Free Coyote Creek Cleanup and Surveillance

Project (B3) & Education and

Outreach Project (B7)

The goal was to create a trash free zone in the Coyote Creek riparian corridor between Tully Road and Hellyer Park (including the park). Conducted public outreach and removed 81,800 lbs. of trash through 14 cleanups by 1,296 volunteers.

FY 14 Grant

$26,783 (B3) $42,199 (B7)

Completed Sept 2015

California Product Stewardship Council

Secure Pharmaceutical Collection Bin

Expansion

The project will prevent pharmaceutical waste from contaminating waterways by establishing fifty (50) new pharmaceutical collection bins in pharmacies, hospitals and police stations in Santa Clara County that will be distributed to increase convenience to all county residents.

FY 14 Grant $206,417 Completed

June 2017

City of San Jose

San Jose Watershed Community

Stewardship & Engagement

Project

The work will provide community engagement, outreach and education, will engage the homeless population, and provide trash cleanup in both Coyote creek and Guadalupe River. The work will be conducted in socio-economically diverse neighborhoods along two different watersheds.

FY 15 Partnership

$196,250 Added $350,000

Amended and In-Progress

South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition

South Bay Creek Cleanup Program

The program recruits volunteers through hosting information tables at trails & parks, canvassing adjacent neighborhoods. These volunteers can participate in TEAM 222 Clean Up program which conducts clean ups every other month at multiple sites, including corporate events; and work on citizen monitoring network.


June 2017

San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society

Don Edwards San Francisco

Bay NWR Clean-Up 2016

Remove trash from south San Francisco Bay tidal marshlands, mudflats and adjacent uplands in Santa Clara County. Integrate Litterati TM, a social media technology, to create a litter database for long-term trash reduction and provide an interpretive display for education and outreach.


Dec 2017

Santa Clara County Creeks Coalition

Trash Free North Coyote Creek

Watershed Stewardship and

Engagement Project

Conduct 12 volunteer trash cleanups and outreach activities, conduct outreach activities, recruit over 700 volunteers from business and community organizations and implement a docent-led walks program along 5 miles of north Coyote Creek from Tasman Drive to Jackson Street.


Jan 2018

Acterra Stewardship

Greening Urban Watersheds

A portion of this grant is to conduct 21 community creek cleanup events along 3 creeks and remove 13,000 pounds of trash from 4 miles of riparian corridors.

FY 16 Grant $93,617 In Progress

Save the Bay Clean Bay Project

Build on strong track record of supporting municipalities and community groups to eliminate significant components of plastic trash in stormwater and reduce highly toxic tobacco litter in the San Francisco Bay to benefit water quality and public health


June 2016

City of Sunnyvale Schools Goin’ Green

Partner with two to three middle schools and two high schools in Sunnyvale and Cupertino, through their service organizations or environmental clubs, to clean up litter on and around their school campuses and neighborhoods and to implement student-led campaigns to change the littering behavior of fellow students. This project won a CASQA award this year.


June 2016

Clean Water Fund

ReThink Disposable

Public private partnership to reduce use of disposables in restaurants. FY 14

Grant $82,133 Completed Dec 2016

Gilroy Compasison Center

South County Creeks Team

Project will provide year-round outreach to homeless individuals along South County creeks to educate them on the importance of keeping toxic materials, garbage, and waste out of the waterways and to engage them in creek cleanups.



Friends of Coyote Creek Watershed

Project will conduct creek cleanups along Coyote Creek, Berryessa Creek, and Upper Penitencia Creek. Project will also conduct community outreach and education on the importance of clean and healthy waterways



Los Gatos Creek TEAM 222

Project will conduct creek cleanups along Guadalupe River’s tributary Los Gatos Creek. Project will also include community outreach and education on the importance of clean and healthy waterways.


Downtown Streets Team (San Jose)

Penitencia Creeks Team

Project will help to reduce water containments in surface and groundwater along Penitencia Creek by removing trash and debris. In addition, DST will perform outreach to the community and provide education through workshops and volunteer events. This project will use the model of placing homeless individuals in employment and housing through the dignity of work with the environmental needs of all who live in the community surrounding Penitencia creek.

FY 18 Grant $122,279.63 In Progress

Downtown Streets Team (Sunnyvale)

El Camino Cleanup

Project will help to reduce water containments in surface and groundwater along El Camino Real in Sunnyvale by removing cigarette butts and other litter. In addition, DST will perform outreach to the community and provide education through workshops

FY 18 Grant

$122,279.63 In Progress

and passing out pocket ashtrays. This project will use the model of placing unhoused individuals in employment and housing through the dignity of work with the environmental concerns.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

Keep Santa Clara Valley Beautiful

Project will develop a focused comprehensive countywide program to reduce litter on Santa Clara County’s freeways and minimize contaminants from entering in nearby watersheds and waterways. Project is in collaboration with Caltrans and Zero Litter Initiative (a working group of committed public agencies and local organizations to eliminate litter in Santa Clara County).

FY 18 Grant

$84,500 In Progress

Save the Bay Zero Trash Campaign

Project will provide outreach and volunteer engagement to increase public awareness on the Zero Trash Campaign, which will seek to reduce pollutants in waterways in Guadalupe River, Coyote Creek, San Francisquito Creek, and San Tomas Aquinas Creek.

FY 18 Grant

$15,000

In Progress

APPENDIX B Education Outreach Year-end Report and

Brochure

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Discover California WaterAfter an overview of our State’s water supply system, students learn about Santa Clara County’s water sources as they play an interactive board game that also tests their knowledge of California’s complex system of aqueducts, reservoirs and water science.

Parts Per BillionThrough this hands-on science activity students gain a better understanding of the efforts involved in meeting our strict drinking water quality standards as they learn about maximum contamination levels of potential pollutants.

Grave MistakeStudents analyze data to solve a mystery and identify the source of a health hazard and a potential polluter.

Water Crossing (See Fifth grade curriculum)

Seeing Watersheds (See Sixth grade curriculum)

Educator workshopsProject WET (Water Education for Teachers)A free course for instructors on important water topics. The training includes hands-on demonstrations of water lessons and activities. Participants will be “immersed” in the world of water and experience it fi rsthand. Attendees will receive the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide free. It contains more than 90 activities, which cover water topics aligned with California state standards. The guide is only available through training workshops.

Seventh and Eighth grades

Please call or e-mail us to inquire as these programs are typically customized upon request. Choices include careers, purifi ed water, stewardship, watershed managment and groundwater.

Highschool and collegeThe Santa Clara Valley Water District believes it’s never too early for children to begin understanding and appreciating their local water resources. The district offers a full range of FREE educational programs for both teachers and students. From puppet plays for preschool to workshops for educators, school outreach activities provide effective, hands-on learning. Activities are geared for specifi c grade levels, from pre-kindergarten to college.

Learn more about our Education Outreach Program at www.valleywater.org and click on “programs in the drop down menu, then select “teachers and students” or email us at [email protected].

Preschool-KindergartenKamishibai Story-tellingKamishibai is a traditional Japanese story-telling technique. The Little Blue Hen is a conservation story where the hen teaches us to conserve water every day. The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Weather Wolf is our fl ood season story where students learn how and where to build homes to make them fl ood-safe.

Puppet ShowsOur conservation-themed puppet show features Elmo and Grover in the park where they learn about the importance of picking up litter, recycling, planting trees, and saving water. During fl ood season Hoots McDrip joins his friends Elmo and Grover and helps to teach them about fl ood safety.

Sink or FloatThis fun activity introduces early scientifi c principles as children experiment with objects to discover whether they sink or fl oat when placed in water.

Weather StoriesStudents explore weather through stories and art and make their own weather wheel to track the weather every day.

Program Duration: 30 minutes

Teacher Checkout Kits: Sink or Float and Weather Stories

NEW! Teacher checkout kitsTeacher checkout kits are available upon request. Kits

include scripts for the teachers

to follow along with all materials

needed for the activity. These kits

are available to be checked out for two weeks at a time.

Creek StoryStudents will see the effects a community has on their local water supply. This activity demonstrates how their water use affects not themselves, but also the world around them, while teaching a simple conservation message.

Fin RummyStudents learn about the salmon lifecycle and the many different types of habitats they live in. This presentation informs students about the importance of keeping our water ways clean, as well as conserving water to help protect all forms of life.

Drops on a PennyThis is a fun and interactive activity that incorporates water science to challenge student minds in the fi eld of water. By dropping water on a penny students will experience phenomena of cohesion in a fun fi lled manner.

On Track with Hydration On Track with Hydration is an activity that shows students the many different ways that water enters and exits our body. This activity aims to inform students about the importance of staying hydrated, as well as water conservation.

Program Duration: 60 minute presentations(2 activities: 30 minutes each)

Kamishibai Story-telling(Please see Kindergarten description.)

Land FormsThrough this activity students will simulate a rain storm and learn what a mountain range is, what a watershed is, and watch how rivers and lakes take shape.

Water MatchStudents learn about water as a solid, liquid and a gas and play a matching game as they categorize different images of water according to its state.

Teacher Checkout Kits: Water Match

Teacher Checkout Kits: Fin Rummy and On Track with Hydration

Little Blue Hen (Readers Theater)In the Little Blue Hen reader’s theater, students will read about the many different ways they can conserve water. From checking their toilet fl appers to screwing on aerators, students will learn about the different resources they can take advantage of to do their part in saving water.

Chicken Little’s Flood Advice (Readers Theater)This time the sky isn’t falling! Chicken Little teaches his friends how to prepare for fl ood season and keep their families safe and dry.

Who Dirtied the Bay?Who Dirtied the Bay is an activity that demonstrates the many different pollutants that enter our San Francisco Bay. This activity aims to help students realize how much we pollute our local water ways, and provide different solutions to help prevent further pollution.

Water Cycle BoogieThrough the use of song and dance, the Water Cycle Boogie activity provides students with knowledge about how our water gets naturally recycled and cleaned by nature. Students will also get a chance to make bracelets symbolizing the different stages of the water cycle for better memory.

Watershed MapsWhat is a Watershed? Watershed maps is a hands on activity that provides students with a clear visual that demonstrates and defi nes the concepts of watersheds, and point and non-point source pollution. Concluding the activity we will discuss what the students learned as well as discuss the safety aspects of living in a watershed.

*Grades 3 thru 5 program duration: 90 minutes

Teacher Checkout Kits: Water Cycle Boogie and Watershed Maps

Program Duration: 60 minute presentations(2 activities: 30 minutes each)

First grade

Second grade

Third grade

Teach a Mouse (Readers Theater)The Teach a Mouse reader’s theater is inspired by the book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” and shows that if you teach someone to save water they will want to continue to save! This activity informs students about some of the many different ways they can save water at home and at school.

Salmon SurvivalSalmon Survival is an interactive game that shows students the many different obstacles that salmon face as they migrate from the ocean to their spawning ground. After an overview of the salmon lifecycle, students will role-play being salmon as they make the perilous journey from the ocean to the creek. The activity ends with a discussion about the importance of protecting our water systems for all plants and animals.

Incredible JourneyWater on the go! The Incredible Journey activity is an exciting game that illustrates

the different ways water moves throughout our environment. Students role-play being drops of water as they journey through the water cycle and record their journey to discuss at the end of the activity.

Watershed Maps (Please see third grade description.)

Fourth grade

Mapping History (Please allow at least 60 minutes.) Discover the history of the Santa Clara Valley and the people who have called it home. Beginning with the fi rst inhabitants, the Ohlone Indians, and moving well into the future of the Silicon Valley to 2050, learn about the changing faces of the cultures, music, use of the land and the growing population over time. Ask the diffi cult question, “How will this land continue to sustain us as the population grows and the demands on the land and its surrounding resources, including water, will only increase?” This program includes hundreds of fi gurines and a large interactive map that will illustrate the changes in the valley over time. http://tinyurl.com/nf9azka

Incredible Journey (Please see fourth grade description.)

Water CrossingIn this design challenge, students engineer a miniature raft that will carry “cargo” across a “river” as both native people and early settlers had to do. The goal of this activity is for small groups of students (using only sticks, string and scissors) to carry their cargo for at least 3 seconds. This activity aims to explain the team work and thought processes that go into designing a water supply system.

Dilemma DerbyFruit or candy? The Dilemma Derby presentation is a fun interactive game that aims to show students how the choices they make every day can affect the world around them. Giving students scenario cards, they will be able to analyze situations and make the right choices. Concluding the activity we will discuss some of the situations students were in and the choices they made showing them the benefi ts and consequences of their choices.

Program duration: 90 minutes

Fifth grade

Teacher Checkout Kits: Salmon Survival, Incredible Journey and Watershed Maps

Teacher Checkout Kits: Water Crossing and Seeing Watersheds

Program duration: 90 minutes

Sum of Its Parts As students design their own riverfront property they explore how communities impact watersheds. This activity demonstrates how everyone contributes to the pollution of a river as it fl ows through a watershed and emphasizes that everyone’s impact can be reduced if we all work together.

Seeing WatershedsStudents learn about the importance of environmental stewardship as they explore a map of their local watershed and understand how humans can positively and negatively impact the health of our water supply. Through this mapping activity they gain an understanding of watershed boundaries, tributaries and how water travels through our environment.

Dilemma Derby (Please see fi fth grade description.)

Sixth grade

During the 2017-18 school year the program staff reached over 13,400 students and 650 teachers in over 420 classrooms. We were involved in 29 tours at our outdoor classrooms and the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center (SVAWPC). The program hosted 3 Teacher Trainings. In addition over 3,700 contacts were made through public outreach events.

Outreach Event Highlights • Asian Community Tour Day at SVAWPC • Bayworks Career Fair at San Jose City Hall • Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley • Children’s Discovery Museum Quest Event • City of San Jose Summer Camp program • Coastal Clean Up Day • Educator Workshops and Teacher Externships • FIRST LEGO League Tours • Guadalupe River Park Water Festival • Martial Cottle Park Spring Celebration • National River Clean-up Day • Rinconada Water Treatment Plant Open House • San Jose State University Science Extravaganza • Santa Clara County Library story-time programs • SCVWD Volunteer Recognition Event • VTA Stormwater Fair • Water District’s Earth Day Event

FY 2017-18 Education Outreach Year-end Report

TOTAL REACHED: 17,834

Students 13,413

Student Interns 10

Teachers 650

Classes 423

Tours 29

Tour Attendees 988

Teacher Trainings 3

Volunteer Hours 68

Public Outreach 3,771

Library Programs 34

Events 19

Students by District

District 1 2,557

District 2 1,956

District 3 899

District 4 1,945

District 5 1,472

District 6 1,788

District 5 1,472

District 7 722

County-wide 2,074

Students by City

Campbell 429

Cupertino 351

Gilroy 538

Los Gatos 27

Milpitas 290

Morgan Hill 904

Mt. View 100

Palo Alto 114

San Jose 8,565

Santa Clara 466

Saratoga 256

Sunnyvale 188

County-wide 1,095

Tours

Alamitos 14

Alviso 2

Coyote Valley 2

Edith Morley 6

SVAWPC 5

First Lego League tour of Purification Center

Tour of Alamitos Recharge Pond

Career Fair at Brownell Middle School

Education Team interns

FY 2017-18

The Education Outreach program reached many new audiences through community engagement: • Presented 34 programs in libraries throughout the county. • Engaged with over 120 FIRST Lego League robotics teams and supported their research into hydrodynamics, the delivery

of water. • Presented to high school educators who were participating in a district high school teacher externship program. • Promoted flood awareness and safety through a Flood Awareness Coloring Contest that involved students from schools

throughout Santa Clara County. • Increased the use of outdoor classrooms by reaching new audiences and involving more students in hands-on

environmental learning.

Over 99% percent of teachers recommend the program!

The Education Outreach program maintains high teaching standards. 98% of teachers rate the program as “effective” or “highly

effective” and 99% of teachers would recommend our presentations.

Here is a sample of teacher comments:

• “Gives the students so many great ways to help preserve water, empowers each of them.” • “The visual and hands-on interactive activities really help the students understand and learn the information.” • “The topic and activities are very useful and adapted to Next Generation Science Standards.”

Questions? Please email: [email protected]

1,984

3,732

2016-2017 2017-2018

Public Outreach

0% 0.49% 1.46% 15.12%

82.93%

Ineffective Somewhatineffective

Somewhateffective

Effective Highlyeffective

Teacher Rating of Presentation Effectiveness

Classroom presentation to 2nd graders Conservation puppet show at the library

Students participate in Salmon Survival activity

Water cycle exploration in Coyote Valley

Girl Scouts at Alviso Outdoor Classroom VTA Stormwater event

mailto:[email protected]

APPENDIX C SCVWD Policy: Control and Oversight of

Pesticide Use

CONTROL AND OVERSIGHT OF PESTICIDE USE DOCUMENT NO.: Q751D02

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EFFECTIVE DATE: 09/13/12

PROCESS OWNER: Mark Wander

Page 1 of 14 Downloaded or printed copies are for reference only. Verify this is the current version prior to use. See the District website for released version 1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This defines District policies and procedures for pesticide approval, purchasing, acquisition, handling, use, storage, transportation, disposal, and reporting in a manner consistent with all Districts’ permits, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. These policies and procedures do not replace the need for regulatory permits and only apply to District work activities once these permits are in place. These policies and procedures apply to all District-owned or operated facilities and staff, contractors, permittees, and suppliers. The District goal is to minimize the environmental risk and exposure resulting from its pesticide use by employing Best Management Practices (BMPs) and alternatives to their use to the maximum extent practicable and to facilitate the safe use of pesticide by qualified staff and contractors.

2. POLICY

1. Only pesticides included on W751D01 Pesticides Products Approved for District Use (Product List) are allowed to be used, in the appropriate categories for product application on District facilities. 1.1. District staff is prohibited from purchasing over the counter pesticides 1.2. The product lists will be updated, as needed, by the Pesticide Review Team to ensure

compliance with these practices. 1.3. All pesticide products not on the approved list that are desired to be used on District facilities

(by employees, contractors, or permittees) will need first to be reviewed and approved by the Pesticide Review Team (PRT) prior to their use in accordance with Section 8 of this document and be verified as being in accordance with any relevant regulatory agency review.

2. State-certified Qualified Applicator (see definition in Section 4) with the appropriate current

certification categories must be onsite for entire application of all pesticides. 3. Products listed on the State Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) “A” list of known

groundwater contaminants will not be used. Detailed information on DPR regulations can be found on their web site at http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/legbills/calcode/040101.htm#a6800

4. Category I and II pesticides will not be used for routine projects without prior review and approval by the Pesticide Review Team and per regulatory authorizations.

5. To minimize the use of pesticides in the work place, pesticides derived from non-toxic natural ingredients should be used as repellants when appropriate.

6. Insecticides are used after other methods, such as prevention or natural nontoxic control methods, have been shown to be ineffective in similar situations. Where use is needed, the product with the lowest toxicity is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s label.

7. Herbicides are used only when alternatives use such as mowing, hand removal, disking, or grazing, has been shown to be ineffective or inefficient to meet the needs and requirements of this program. 7.1. No herbicide shall be used by District staff without a written recommendation from a Pest

Control Advisor in accordance with State Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) www.cdpr.ca.gov

http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/legbills/calcode/040101.htm#a6800

http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/


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8. Rodenticides are used only after trapping to control burrowing rodents has been shown to be ineffective in similar situations or deemed impractical, unless regulatory permits are required.

9. Pesticides containing the following are prohibited without exception:

9.1. Copper based products on or around any body of water. 9.2. Organophosphate or Carbamate products.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

External Reference Documents

REFERENCE DOCUMENT DOCUMENT LOCATION(S)

State Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)

www.cdpr.ca.gov

http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/dept/quicklinks/compliance/lawsregs.htm

State Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) - pesticides that are known to cause groundwater contamination


State Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) - Keeping Pesticides Out Of Floodwaters – Container Labeling

http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pressrls/archive/1998/980213.htm

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) http://ceres.ca.gov/ceqa/

California Food and Agricultural Code for Non-Production Agricultural Use

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/phpps/LBAMeir/CH%207_Public%20Svcs%20&%20Haz%20Resp.pdf http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/enforce/bulletins/ag_nonag.pdf

State Department of Fish and Game Code relative to stream alterations http://www.dfg.ca.gov/habcon/1600/

Environmental Protection Agency regulations

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/laws.htm

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/containers.htm

Spill Cleanup on The Pesticide Environmental Stewardship (PES) website supported by Center for Integrated Pest Management

http://pesticidestewardship.org/spill/Pages/SpillCleanup.aspx

Internal Reference Documents


Q520D01 Environmental Management System Environmental Planning District QEMS Q741D03 Procurement of General Services District QEMS Q830D01 HAZMAT Emergency Response Procedures District QEMS W751M01 Best Management Practices (BMP) Handbook District QEMS W640D07 Contractor Safety Program District QEMS W640D36 Chemical Purchasing District QEMS W640D23 Personal Protective Equipment District QEMS








http://ceres.ca.gov/ceqa/

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/phpps/LBAMeir/CH%207_Public%20Svcs%20&%20Haz%20Resp.pdf



http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/enforce/bulletins/ag_nonag.pdf

http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/enforce/bulletins/ag_nonag.pdf

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/habcon/1600/








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W751D01 Pesticides Products Approved for District Use District QEMS F751D01 Pest Control Recommendation & Spray Operators Report District QEMS WQ75101 Field Operations Work Order Process District QEMS - Watersheds WQ75103 Review of Community Projects District QEMS - Watersheds Pesticide Safety Training Record Process Owner Files SMP BMPs (Modified by Permit Conditions) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements

Countywide Urban Runoff permit requirements

4. DEFINITIONS

Integrated Pest Management – Integrated pest management (IPM), is a process that is used at the Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) to solve pest problems through a combination of techniques such as biological control, cultural controls, mechanical and physical controls, and chemical control while minimizing risks to people and the environment. IPM is practiced at the District to manage a variety of pests such as algae, weeds, and squirrels.

Permitting – The process to acquire regulatory permits from state and federal agencies that have legal jurisdiction with the application of pesticides. Permitting and receiving permits allows the District to legally apply pesticides per the directives in the permits. An environmental planner needs to be engaged to discuss the potential permitting issues. Pest Control Advisor (PCA) – As defined by the State of California, the Pest Control Advisor is an individual who meets the minimum educational requirements to qualify for examination and who passes the State examination in the categories relative to the area of pesticide work for which they will be making written recommendations for pesticide use. Categories relative to this policy include: Insects, Mites and Other Invertebrates, Vertebrate Pests, and Weeds. The licensed Pest Control Advisor is the authority making written recommendations for pesticide use. Pest Control Operator (PCO) – The Pest Control Operator possesses a valid Qualified Applicator License from the State of California, supervises the pesticide application (restricted use and/or general use) made by a licensed pest control business, and is responsible for the safe and legal operation of that business relative to pesticide use. Pesticide – A product formulated specifically for the purpose of controlling pests. The generic term “pesticide” refers to a broad spectrum of products, including herbicides, insecticides, algaecide, rodenticides, etc. The following pesticides are used by the District:

• Algaecide – Algae control in percolation ponds.

• Fungicides – Chemical that controls fungi. The District does not use fungicides

• Herbicides – Control of weeds and undesirable vegetation to minimize fire hazards, control invasive species, maintains flood conveyance of waterways, and complies with State and Federal requirements.


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• Insecticides – Control of insects in and around District buildings or worksites, or in the case of a serious pest outbreak,

• Rodenticides – Control of rodents on flood control levees, dams, and other facilities.

Pesticide Review Team (PRT) –is a five member committee consisting of the following functional roles: District PCA, Health and Safety Program Administrator, Watershed Biologist, Water Utility Support Program Administrator, and Facilities Maintenance Administrator.

Product Lists – W751D01 Pesticides Products Approved for District Use approved by Pesticide

Review Team

Qualified Applicator – As defined by the State of California is an individual who has passed the State examination for application of various pesticide products and is certified to do so. A Qualified Applicator must be certified in the appropriate certification categories to perform the pesticide application. Categories relative to this policy include: Landscape Maintenance, Right of Way, Aquatic, and Residential, Industrial and Institutional.

Toxicity – The Environmental Protection Agency and the State Department of Pesticide Regulation define pesticides in the following categories:

• Category I – highest pesticide toxicity, or poses specific health hazards such as a severe eye hazard.

o Signal Word(s) - Danger/Poison; Skull & Crossbones

• Category II – Moderate toxicity pesticides 1-10 times less toxic than Category I. o Signal word - Warning

• Categories III and IV – least toxic, 1-10 times less toxic than Category II, and Category IV is

considered practically non-toxic. o Signal word – Caution

5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

District’s Pest Control Adviser (PCA): Is responsible for coordinating, reviewing, tracking, documenting and reporting pest control practices at the District. Additionally, the PCA provides updates on policy changes and modifications to all District staff. The PCA works with the Watersheds Environmental Health and Safety Program Administrator on the aspects of employee training. This role is filled by the Vegetation Program Senior Field Operations Administrators and the Vegetation Program Specialist II’s in the Vegetation Management Unit. Pesticide Policy Process Owner: Is responsible for resolving any issues with related pesticide use that could not be resolved by working with the PRT and Management. This role is filled by the Vegetation Unit Manager. Pesticide Review Team (PRT): The purpose of this operational team is to oversee compliance to the pesticide program. The team will also be responsible for meeting on an as needed basis to determine the following:Meeting annually and as-needed which will be decided by the Team

• Evaluating the District’s pesticide use • Revision, as needed, of the Pesticides Products Approved for District Use list.


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• Responding to issues relative to the use of pesticides • Recommending changes to the pesticide program including training and procedures • Reviewing, evaluating, and approving the use of new products including those to be used by

contractors and permittees. These approvals do not override the legal requirements for CEQA compliance

• Researching alternatives to pesticides using staff and consultant services Unit Manager of Units with Oversight of the Use of Pesticides - these units include, but are not limited to: Vegetation Management Unit, Facilities, Watershed Field Operations Units, Water Utility Raw Water Field Operations and Pipeline Maintenance Unit, and Watershed Stream Stewardship

• Provide training on pesticide use, MSDS labeling, and BMPs relating to pesticide use • Maintaining original training records in accordance with District Record Retention Policy • Sending copies of training records to the Training Unit

Unit Manager with Oversight of Pesticide Contractors – these units include: Vegetation Management Unit, Facilities, and Watershed Stream Stewardship are responsible for

• Ensuring that any contracts involving pesticides comply with this document and contain all project specific requests, restrictions, and BMPs for limitation on pesticide use prior to signing contract

• Ensuring that any contractors using pesticides have immediate oversight by a State-Certified Qualified Applicator

• Oversight of the pesticide contractor from the time the contract is in effect to the end of the contract service

• Training contractors on District BMPs, District Environmental Management System including Policy and aspects, Pesticide Policies (this document), and W751D01 Pesticide Products Approved for District Use

• Acquiring the appropriate approvals, permits, any environmental reviews, biological surveys, and clearances before beginning work

• Providing a report after the use of pesticides back to the Vegetation Management Unit Manager with the exact names of pesticides applied and the amounts used

Qualified Applicator* – Is responsible for:

• Being certified by the State of California with the appropriate certification categories (see definition, section 4)

• Annual training of District BMPs, Pesticide Policies (this document), and W751D01 Pesticide Products Approved for District Use.

• Must be onsite for entire application “immediate oversight” of all pesticide use. • Responsible for the storage, handling, transportation, labeling, disposal, and clean up of spills

according to State Department of Pesticide Regulation, District standards, and Hazardous Materials regulations.

• Posting on the project site and notifying the appropriate parties of the pesticide use • Completing a Spray Operators Report (F751D01) for each pesticide application and then

submitting report to the appropriate review body of by the applicable due dates. *The following classifications in Unit 295 are required to be Qualified Applicators:

• Maintenance Worker Series (MW II, III, Senior) • Senior Field Operations Administrators • Vegetation Program Specialists • Vegetation Unit Manager


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Vegetation Unit Manager:

• Is the Pesticide Policy Process Owner • Is responsible for resolving any issues with related pesticide use that could not be resolved by

working with the PRT and Management. • Is responsible for monthly reporting to the Agricultural Commissioner

6. REQUIREMENTS

6.1 ISO Requirements

• ISO 9001 Quality Management System Requirements o 7.5.1 Control of Production and Service Provision

• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

o 4.4.6 Operational Control

6.2 Other Requirements

• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other applicable Federal and State Regulations

• Board Governance Policies and Executive Limitations

• Best Management Practices of the various environmental documents covering the District’s work on streams, water utility facilities, buildings, and grounds

7. MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT

The Pesticide Review Team will review and report on this process annually. 8. PROCEDURE

ACTION STATEMENT & ROLE DETAILS

(DESCRIBE STEPS) QUALITY RECORDS

(OUTPUT FROM STEP)

(1) Review of Pesticide Use (Pesticide Review Team)

• The Team will meet annually in January and as-needed to: o Evaluate the District’s pesticide use.

o Revise, as needed, the W751D01 Pesticide Products Approved for District Use list.

o Respond to requests to add pesticides to W751D01 Pesticide Products Approved for District Use list.

o Respond to issues relative to the use of pesticides.

o Recommend changes to the pesticide program including training and procedures.

o Review, evaluate, and approve the use of new products including those to be used by contractors and permittees.

o Research alternatives to pesticides.

• W751D01 Pesticide Products Approved for District Use will be released in accordance with Q423D01 District Document Control Process o Release announcement will be sent to all District Staff

W751D01 Pesticide Products Approved for District Use


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(OUTPUT FROM STEP)

(2) Purchase of Pesticides

(District Staff)

• District Staff is prohibited from purchasing pesticides over the counter, as these are designated for home use only

• See W751D01 Pesticide Products Approved for District Use for acquiring pesticides

• If a pesticide is not listed on W751D01 Pesticide

Products Approved for District Use, a request may be made to the PRT o Send the request through Access Valley Water to

PCA o PCA will review the request and forward to PRT o Requestor will be notified of decision

Request using Access

Valley Water

(3) Certification Requirements for Using Pesticides (District Staff, Contractors, Permittees)

• All applicable District staff, contractors, and permittees shall provide proof of State Certification performing pesticide applications.

• As defined by the State of California, State-certified Qualified Applicator is an individual who has passed the State examination for application of various pesticide categories and is certified to do so. Categories relative to this policy include: Landscape Maintenance, Right of Way, Aquatic, and Residential, Industrial and Institutional.

• Any pesticide use by District Staff, contractors, or

permittees in the course of District business must be done with immediate oversight by a State-certified Qualified Applicator with the appropriate certification categories. o Only pesticides listed on W751D01 Pesticide

Products Approved for District Use list can be used. • There is an exemption of Aerosol for Yellow

Jackets and Spiders. See step 8.

Contractors and Permittee Proof of State Certification

(4) Pesticide Use with Permits, Agreements, or Licenses

(Community Review Projects Unit (CPRU))

• Permits, agreements, and licenses will be issued by CPRU in accordance with WQ75103 Review of Community Projects. CPRU will work with Vegetation Management Unit on any pesticide request. o Any pesticide use by District Staff, contractors, or

permittees in the course of District business must be done with immediate oversight by a State-certified Qualified Applicator with the appropriate certification categories. • Only pesticides listed on W751D01 Pesticide

Products Approved for District Use list can be used.

• If a pesticide is not listed on W751D01 Pesticide Products Approved for District Use, CPRU can make a request to add the product to the PRT by sending the request to the PCA using Access Valley Water


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(OUTPUT FROM STEP)

(5) Training Requirements for Using Pesticides (Unit Managers of units who use or oversee the use of Pesticides)

• All Unit Managers of units who use or oversee the use of pesticides will provide trainings on pesticide, MSDS labeling, and BMPs for any staff that use or oversee the use of pesticide in the course of their duties. o Optionally, Unit Managers can contract Process

Owner for training or alternatives.

• The training shall include: o Review of laws and regulations o Updates on new products o Pesticide Policies (this document) o W751D01 Pesticide Products Approved for District

Use o Review of proper procedures for use and handling o Review of W640D23 Personal Protective Equipment o Review of impacts of pesticides on the environment o Label/MSDS training – Proper reading and use o Impacts of pesticides on the environment o Updates on project-specific operating procedures and

BMPs o Process for identifying and responding to potential

secondary impacts (carcass discovery) o Proper emergency response procedure for accidental

ingesting or spilling of pesticides

• The Unit Manager providing the training is responsible for maintaining the original training records and for providing a copy to the Training & Employee Development Unit for entry into the Training Wizard

Staff Training Records

(6) Contractor Pesticide Use (i.e. landscape, rodent control)

(Unit Manager requesting contracting services)

• The selection of contractors who use pesticides in the course of the contract will be in accordance with Q741D03 Procurement of General Services, W640D07 Contractor Safety Program, and this document.

• RFP package includes the requirement that only State-certified Qualified Applicator with the appropriate current certification categories will provide immediate oversight for application of all pesticides.

• Per Q741D03 Procurement of General Services,

Procurement will verify the contractor is a State-certified Qualified Applicator with the appropriate current certification categories will provide immediate oversight for application of all pesticides to be used within the contract

• Unit Manager requesting the pesticide contracting

services is responsible for: o Oversight of the contract from the time the contract is

in effect to the end of the contract service o Training the contractor on:

Contractor Training Records


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(OUTPUT FROM STEP)

• The District’s environmental policy, environmental management system, and the environmental aspects of the activities

• District BMP’s • Pesticide Policies (this document) • W751D01 Pesticide Products Approved for

District Use • Safety training, see W640D07 Contractor Safety

Program

o Acquiring the appropriate approvals, permits, any environmental reviews, biological surveys, and clearances before beginning work

o Providing an after use report with the exact pesticides used and amounts back the Vegetation Management Unit Manager within a week of application. This is necessary for tracking District pesticide use.

(7) Processing Pesticide Use Recommendations for Internal Use (Pest Control Adviser (PCA))

• Staff pesticide requests are initiated, entered, and tracked in Maximo in accordance with WQ75101 Field Operations Work Order Process

• The request will be evaluated for:

o Any questions or issues will be resolved by the Pesticide Review Team

o Environmental clearances and permits must be obtained, as required

o Biological Survey and clearance must be obtained before proceeding with application of pesticides, when required by permit or regulation

o BMPs must be followed

• A proposed use is evaluated based on: o Regulatory restrictions including CEQA and BMPs o Anticipated effectiveness of the proposed methods o Public health aspects o Long and short term environmental impacts o Financial cost o Consistency with other District’s policies

• All herbicide use by District staff require a written

recommendation from the PCA in accordance with State Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) www.cdpr.ca.gov

• PCA develops a written Pest Control Recommendation

(F751D01) for use in accordance with requirements of the California Food and Agricultural Code and forwards the request and recommendation to the Qualified Applicator.

F751D01 Pest Control Recommendation & Spray Operators Report



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• The Qualified Applicator reviews the request and recommendation and completes the work.

(8) Use of Aerosols for

Yellow Jackets and Spiders

(Staff)

• District Staff is prohibited from purchasing pesticides over the counter as these are designated for home use only

• Aerosols for yellow jackets and spiders can be obtained from PCA o Contact PCA via email and specify whether the use

will be outdoors or indoors, date planned, and if training is needed.

o Only employees that have been trained on the MSDS

and label are allowed to use the aerosols for yellow jackets and spiders. Contact PCA for more details

o Proper PPE (eye goggles and gloves) is required

when handling these pesticides.

o Aerosol cans will be individually issued. New cans can be issued only after empty cans are returned.

• Reporting on the usage of the use of these pesticides:

o Will be done after each can is emptied and returned to the PCA

o Report will be submitted to the Agricultural Commissioner. See step 11 of this section.

Request

(9) Handling, Labeling, Storage, Disposal, Transportation, and Spills of Pesticides (Qualified Applicator)

• Handling. Mixing and loading should never be done without a full understanding of the pesticide label and with the use of all recommended personal protective equipment (PPEs-See W640D23 Personal Protective Equipment) The label will identify the dangers involved and the precautions to follow, may indicate the signs and symptoms of poisoning and recommend first aid practices, should one be exposed to the product. o Pesticide handling includes the following activities:

• Mixing, loading transferring, applying or assisting with an application of pesticides,

• Servicing, repairing or handling contaminated equipment,

• Incorporating pesticides into soil or entering treated area during an application

• Labeling. Containers containing pesticides will be

labeled according to State Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) - Keeping Pesticides Out Of Floodwaters – Container Labeling http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pressrls/archive/1998/980213.htm o Each pesticide service container must be labeled with




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1. Pesticide name 2. Signal word (Danger/Poison, Warning, or

Caution) 3. Who the container belongs to (SCVWD)

• Storage. Pesticides must be stored according to the

properties set forth in the MSDS. See http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/containers.htm This includes: o Pesticides must be stored in labeled containers o Pesticides should be stored in a designated storage

room that has secondary containment on earthquake secured shelves.

o Pesticides should not be stored in a location that would expose them to direct sunlight.

o Disposal of unused pesticides and associated containers will be handled in compliance with hazardous waste regulations

o Transportation of Pesticides - o Never carry pesticides in the passenger compartment

of any vehicle. o All pesticides containers should be secured in the

cargo area of the vehicle. o Do not leave pesticides unattended in a vehicle

unless they are inside a locked compartment. o A current inventory of all pesticides, along with

MSDS's for each pesticide to be transported, should be available.

o Spills. Any spilled pesticide will be cleaned up in

accordance with Spill Cleanup on The Pesticide Environmental Stewardship (PES) website supported by Center for Integrated Pest Management (http://pesticidestewardship.org/spill/Pages/SpillCleanup.aspx ) and Q830D01 HAZMAT Emergency Response Procedures





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(10) Posting, Notification, and Application of Pesticides (Qualified Applicator)

• Posting of areas where pesticides are used shall be performed in compliance with this policy as follows: • Posting shall be performed in compliance with the

label requirements of the product being applied. • In addition, the District shall provide posting for any

products applied in areas used by the public for recreational purposes, or those areas readily accessible to the public, regardless of whether the label requires such notification. In doing this, the District ensures that exposure risk is minimized by adopting practices that go beyond the product label requirements.

• Sign postings shall include the date and time of application, the product’s active ingredients, common name, and the time of allowable re-entry into the treated area. A District staff contact phone number shall be posted on the sign.

• Signs shall not be removed until after the end of the specified re-entry interval.

• Right-to-know literature on the product shall be made available upon request to anyone in the area of the application.

• The District maintains records of neighbors with specific needs relative to notification prior to treatment of an adjacent area to ensure such needs are accommodated. These records are maintained in Maximo with the pest control recommendation.

• A Spray Operators Report (F751D01) shall be completed for each pesticide application performed by District staff. This report shall be submitted with each daily work order in accordance with WQ75101 Field Operations Work Order Process and include:

• Pesticide common name and active ingredient • Method of application • Dilution rate, if applicable • Total amount of product applied, plus the total

amount of diluted material • For outdoor applications, weather conditions,

including temperature and wind speed • Specific pests controlled with each application

• Unit Managers overseeing pesticide contractors must

supply a monthly use report with the exact pesticides used and amounts (Spray Operators Report) to the Vegetation Management Unit Manager by the 5th day of the following month. This is necessary for tracking all pesticide use on District facilities. The contractor’s use report is an internal document only and will not be submitted to the Agricultural Commissioner.

Pest Control Recommendation & Spray Operators Report

Pesticide Contractor’s

Spray Operators Report


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• Contractor is responsible for submitting their monthly use report to the Agricultural commissioner in accordance with the State Certification requirements.

(11) Reporting

(Vegetation Unit Manager)

• A report will be run monthly from Maximo listing the total amount of products used for pest control including the common name.

• This listing will be submitted to the Agricultural

commissioner no later than the 10th day of each month.

Maximo Report Report send to Agricultural Commissioner

9. QUALITY RECORDS

QUALITY RECORD LOCATION

KEPT FILING ORDER

RECORDS

RETENTION

SCHEDULE SERIES

NO.

COMMENTS

Pesticide Products Approved for District Use List

District Document

Control

Document ID RS-0226

Maximo Database Record (including reports)

Network Server Work Order Number

RS-0052

Pest Control Recommendation & Report

Work Order Facility Number & Date

RS-0221

Report send to Agricultural Commissioner

Process Owner Files

Date RS-0026

Original Training Records Process Owner Files

Date RS-0076

10. CHANGE HISTORY Date Revision Comments 02/10/10 A Initial release into QEMS, effective 1/27/10. Supersedes Administrative Policy and

Procedure Ad-8.2 Pesticide Use. This document was sent to be reviewed by: Bill Smith; Geoffrey Weigand; David Matthews; Marc Klemencic; Liang Lee; Mike Martin; Debra Caldon; Mike Cresap; Melanie Richardson (Maryann O’Brien); Ann Draper; Chris Elias; Jim Fiedler; Michael Hamer; Frank Maitski; and Neddal Ali-Adeeb.

04/29/11 B Major rewrite of document. Document was sent for the first stakeholder review in September 2010 and a second stakeholder review in December 2010. Comments were provided by Michael Sanchez; Jennifer Castillo; David Dunlap; Joe Chavez; Jim Crowley; Jamie McLeod; David Matthews; Bill Smith; Kenneth McKenzie; John Chapman, Sunny Williams, Lisa Porcella, and Nina Merrill. A meeting with held with Larry Lopez, Geoffrey Weigand, Mike Cresap; and Tom Spada to collect comments. Stakeholder comments have been responded to and incorporated into the document where appropriate.

09/21/11 C Minor editorial changes: incorporated W640D23 Personal Protective Equipment in Procedure Steps 5 and 9 and added a link to Spill Cleanup.

09/13/12 D Minor editorial changes: added definition of IPM, corrections of spelling and language.

12/23/15 D Minor editorial change: clarified roles and responsibilities of classifications in Unit 295 and requirements for Licensing and Certifications in the Unit


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11. ADDENDA None