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Current
Malibu Creek Watershed Projects |
Funding
Source & Total Project Cost |
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| Concrete
Removal Along Las Virgenes Creek
Timeline: July 2002 -December 2004
Lead: City of Calabasas
For more information: Bettina Leeney (818) 878-4242 xt 293
Summary:
Removal of 400 linear feet of concrete lining in Las Virgenes
Creek between the 101 Freeway and Agoura Road Bridge and restoration
incorporating native vegetation.
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Prop
12 2001 |
$435,000 |
Infiltration
and Bioremediation of Urban Runoff to Las Virgenes Creek
Timeline: 2002-2004
Lead: City of Calabasas
For more information: Bettina Leeney (818) 878-4242 xt 293
Summary:
Investigate storm drain outfalls along LVC, identify opportunites
to implement biofiltration/infiltration projects to reduce
pollutant loads and dry weather urban runoff flows into the
creek, design and implement
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Clean
Beaches Initiative |
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| Las
Virgenes, McCoy and Dry Canyon Creek- Master Plan for Restoration
Timeline: Spring 2002
Lead: City of Calabasas
For more information: Bettina Leeney (818) 878-4242 xt 293
Summary:
Study of water quality, hydrology, geomorphology to determine
opportunities and constraints for different project levels/cost
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205(j),
general fund |
$250,000
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| Malibu
Creek Watershed Protection and Education Project
Timeline: 10/99 - present
Lead: City of Calabasas
For more information: Robin Hull: (818) 878-4242 xt 306
Summary:
Monitoring three of Calabasas's creeks for nutrients, metals,
coliform, pH, hardness, dissolved oxygen and other indicators.
Purchase environmental resources amd locate them in City Hall
and City Library. Includes children's environmental theater.
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319(h)
grant
General
Fund |
$93,500
awarded, continuing through general fund |
| Watershed-Wide
Monitoring Program
Timeline: 2003-2005
Lead: City of Calabasas
For more information: Melissa Johnson, RCD: (310) 455-1030 xt
104 or Robin Hull: (818) 878-4242 xt 306
Summary:
Coordinates water quality monitoring in the watershed. General
water quality studies will be done throughout the watershed
in Year 1; more intensive "hot spot" testing will
be done in Year 2. Monitoring will help isolate and eventually
reduce non point sources of pollution. |
Prop
13 (2002), COG cities/LVMWD match |
$779,294 |
| Santa
Monica Mountains Steelhead Habitat Assessment
Timeline: 2003 -2005
Lead: CalTrout
For more information: David Pritchett (805-403-8830); Jim Edmondson
(CalTrout)
Summary:
Conduct detailed assessment of fish passage barriers and habitat
quality, compile and organize existing data sources, set priorities
for recovery actions in Santa Monica Mountains. |
CDFG
2002, Prop 12 2002 |
$403,000 |
| Watershed
Management Area Plan (urban runoff master plan)
Timeline: 2000 -2003
Lead: Local Council of Governments
For more information: Laura Gadjos, LA County (626) 458-4330
Summary:
Combines LA County NPDES permit requirements with innovative,
watershed-specific programs to reduce urban runoff pollution
in the watershed. Reworks existing Watershed Management Area
Plan. Requires coordination by Agoura, Malibu, Calabasas,
Westlake Village and LA County.
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Cities
of Westlake, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu and LA County via
the COG. |
$100,000
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| Stream
Health Index
Timeline: 2001-2004
Lead: Heal the Bay
For more information: Shelley Luce 310-453-0395 xt 105
Summary:
Heal the Bay is collecting data on water quality, physical
habitat and invertebrate communities throughout the watershed.
These data will be useful for prioritizing, planning and evaluating
restoration projects.
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Prop
12 2001 |
$320,000 |
| Las
Virgenes Creek Restoration Study
Timeline: 2002
Lead: Los Angeles Co Watershed Mngt Div
For more information: Denise Noble, LA County: 626-458-4330
Summary:
Feasibility study on Las Virgenes Creek from Ventura County
Line down to Lost Hills Road. Exploring three alternatives
for flood protection with creek restoration.
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LACDPW |
$240,000 |
| Calabasas
Community Center Water Efficient Landscaping Demonstration Project
Timeline: 2001-2003
Lead: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
For more information: Randal Orton: (818) 251-2145
Summary:
Demonstration garden for water efficient landscaping.
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MWD
Community Conservation Grant fund 2001 and 2002 |
$39,000
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| Constructed
Wetlands
Timeline: 1997 - ongoing
Lead: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
For more information: Randal Orton: (818) 251-2145
Summary:
Rehabilitation of an existing percolation pond (on State Parks
property) to use as wetlands to treat both urban runoff and
Tapia effluent.
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Prop
A 1999 |
$222,000
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| High
Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebate Program
Timeline: 2002 - ongoing
Lead: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
For more information: Randal Orton: (818) 251-2145
Summary:
Project to reduce creek discharge by reducing sewage flows
through more water efficient clothes washers.
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Prop.
13
(2002 Urban
Water Conservation Fund) |
$18,750
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| Malibu
Country Club Golf Course - Design
Timeline: 2002-2003
Lead: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
For more information: Randal Orton: (818) 251-2145
Summary:
Project to reduce creek discharge by reducing sewage flows
through more water efficient clothes washers.
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Prop.
12 (2002) |
$444,000 |
| Malibu
Country Club Golf Course - Construction
Timeline: 2003-
Lead: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
For more information: Randal Orton: (818) 251-2145
Summary:
Project to expand recycled water use - construction
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Prop
13 (2002), LVMWD |
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| Multi-Family
Residential Ultra-Low Flush Toilet Rebate Program
Timeline: 2002 - ongoing
Lead: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
For more information: Randal Orton: (818) 251-2145
Summary:
Project to reduce water imports by replacing old high-water
usage toilets with newer low flow toilets.
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MWD
Conservation Credits Program, Prop 13 2002 |
$94,410
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| Parkway
Calabasas Recycled Water Line Extension
Timeline: 2002
Lead: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
For more information: Randal Orton: (818) 251-2145
Summary:
Project to expand recycled water use.
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Prop
13 2001 (partial funding) |
$500,000 |
| Single-Family
Ultra-Low Flush Toilet Retrofit Program
Timeline: On-going
Lead: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
For more information: Randal Orton: (818) 251-2145
Summary:
Project to reduce water imports by replacing old high-water
usage toilets with newer low flow toilets.
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MWD
Conservation Credits Program |
$21,000
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| Urban
Runoff Reduction Project
Timeline: 2002-2004
Lead: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
For more information: Randal Orton: (818) 251-2145
Summary:
Project to reduce residential urban runoff through voluntary
irrigation tune-ups.
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Prop.
13 (2002 - Non-point Pollution Fund) |
$126,654 |
| Civic
Center Linear Wetland/Trail Project
Timeline: Begin design 12/02
Lead: City of Malibu
For more information: Rick Morgan (310) 456-2489 xt 247
Summary:
Construction of a linear wetland/trail in the Civic Center
area to improve water quality in Malibu Creek and to provide
a pedestrian access-way.
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Prop
A
(Los Angeles
County Regional Park and Open Space District) |
$1,000,000
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| Malibu
Stormdrain Treatment Facility
Timeline: April 2002 - ongoing
Lead: City of Malibu
For more information: Claudio Sanchez/Proj. Mgr. (310)456-2489,
x237
Summary:
Installation of a Stormwater Disinfection Facility to treat
dry-weather and first flush runoff from two major storm drains
in the Civic Center area which outlet into Malibu Creek
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Integrated
Waste Management Board
CBI
MTA
|
$2,600,000
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| Risk
Assessment of Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems in
the Civic Center Area
Timeline: 2001-2003
Lead: City of Malibu
For more information: Vic Peterson/City Building Official (310)
456-2489 xt251
Summary:
Project to conduct a definitive ground water study and perform
a risk assessment of the use of on-site septic systems in
the Civic Center area. The City has contracted with Stone
Environmental from Vermont to perform this study.
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SMBRP
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$667,000
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| City
Wastewater Implementation Plan
Timeline:
Lead: City of Malibu
For more information: Vic Peterson/City Building Official (310)
456-2489 xt252
Summary:
Implementation of findings from Risk Assessment.
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Prop
13 |
$794,000
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| Fish
Passage at Cross Creek Road, lower Malibu Ck.
Timeline: 2002- 2003
Lead: MCLC
For more information: David Pritchett (805-403-8830) & Ozzie
Silna (MCLC)
Summary:
Remove instream roadbed and replace with a bridge to allow
baseflow and fish to pass under.
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SMBRP
Serra Property Owners Assoc. match. WRP funds on reserve.
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$550,000
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| Commemorative
Oaks Program
Timeline: ongoing
Lead: Mountains Restoration Trust
For more information: Jo Kitz: (818) 346-9675 ext. 12
Summary:
Over two thousand oak trees and associated native species
have been planted at restoration sites in Malibu Creek State
Park. Funding will allow expansion of this program and maintenance
of these young trees to aid in oak woodland restoration.
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ECHO
Cal ReLeaf
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$15,925
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| Malibu
Creek Habitat Enhancement
Timeline: 2000-2005
Lead: Mountains Restoration Trust
For more information: Jo Kitz: (818) 346-9675 ext. 12
Summary:
Removal of invasive plants, including Arundo donax, and restoration
of native vegetation to improve habitat conditions and protect
regional biodiversity.
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SMBRP
Pacific
Grassroots Salmon Initiative (NFWF) |
$214,000
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| Malibu
Lagoon Habitat Enhancement
Timeline:
Lead: State Parks
For more information: Suzanne Goode at (818) 880-0364
Summary:
Engineering study, design and implementation at Malibu Lagoon.
Project consists of reconfiguration of lagoon tidal channels
to increase tidal habitat and improve waters quality. |
Wetlands
Recovery Project (2002),
Prop 13 |
$2,457,500 |
| Rindge
Dam Feasibility Study
Timeline: Fall 2001-Spring 2005
Lead: US Army Corps of Engineers and CA State Parks
For more information: Suzanne Goode at State Parks (818) 880-0364
or Jason Shea of Army Corps at (213) 452-3794
Summary:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and California State Parks
are conducting a Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility
Study, with a focus on Rindge Dam. Various local, state, and
federal agencies as well as residents and NGO's are involved
in the study.
Interested in what's happending with Rindge Dam? Learn the
latest news about the Rindge
Dam feasibility study sponsored by California State Parks
and the Army Corps.
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State
Parks
US Army
Corps of Engineers |
$2,065,000
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