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An Ecosystem‐based Management y gApproach for the

Sandy Creeks Watershed

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E t b d M tEcosystem‐based Management Where do I fit in?Where do I fit in?What does this mean?Why we are here tonight?y g

Origins of this initiativeThe Council

Tonight is t o fold  1) a catch up on Tonight is two‐fold: 1) a catch‐up on what has happened and 2) an introduction to next stepsInformal; a dialogue and conversation

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b dEcosystem‐based Management 

Considers entire ecosystem – including humans Working to create innovative, human‐centered solutions for community concerns Goal is to maintain/restore healthy, productive ecosystems than can deliver services humans want and need I d (i di i li  i  iIntegrated (inter‐disciplinary, inter‐agency, inter‐jurisdictional) approach to managing human activities and addressing ecosystem healthactivities and addressing ecosystem health

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NY Ocean and Great Lakes EcosystemNY Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Act (The Act)

Signed into law August 9, 2006Unanimously passed both houses of LegislatureNew York is the ONLY state with comprehensive ecosystem‐based management called for in statuteRequires report to Governor and Legislature Encourages inter‐agency collaborationEstablishes Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Council (Council)( )Delineates responsibilities of the Council

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The ActThe ActTwo demonstration projects: p j“demonstrate improvements that can be accomplished in the eastern Lake Ontario and the eastern Lake Ontario and the Long Island Great South Bay coastal ecosystems through ecosystem‐based management ecosystem‐based management in cooperation with resource managers, local governments, industry  conservation and industry, conservation and community‐based organizations, and academic and research institutions ”institutions.

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•Encourage scientific research and information Encourage scientific research and information sharing that will inform ecosystem‐based management decisions and enhance ecosystem management capabilities

•Ensure community needs and aspirations are accommodated, recognizing the inter‐dependent 

l   f  it   ll b i   i t l goals of community well‐being, environmental quality and economic vitality

F ili   i l  di i   d  i  •Facilitate regional coordination and cooperation to address complex coastal resource issues which cross political and jurisdictional boundaries

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•Define and implement an adaptive approach,Define and implement an adaptive approach,building upon existing laws and programs, to advance activities that affect coastal ecosystems in order to ensure the coexistence of healthy ecosystems with human activitieshuman activities

•Promote understanding, protection, restoration and enhancement of NY’s ocean and Great Lakes enhancement of NY s ocean and Great Lakes ecosystems while promoting sustainable and competitive economic development and job creation

I   d  di   b d •Integrate and coordinate ecosystem‐based management with existing laws and programs

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An Update on EBM and theAn Update on EBM and the Council’s Work

AtlasIt is now live: www.nyoglatlas.org

Nine State AgenciesG d l  f  h   h    ld b ld     ff   d      Guidelines for how each agency could build‐on existing efforts and integrate EBM  into day‐to‐day decision‐making

Science Advisory GroupDevelop a Research and Monitoring Agendap g g

Great Lakes Working GroupDevelop a strategy with recommendations on how the Council can apply EBM in the Great Lakes

Demonstration AreasDemonstration AreasRecommendations for how  to implement EBM, based on lessons learned at a smaller geographic scale

Ocean Working Groupg pStrategy with recommendations

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An Update on EBM and theAn Update on EBM and the Council’s Work

AtlasIt is now live: www.nyoglatlas.org

Nine State AgenciesG d l  f  h   h    ld b ld     ff   d     Guidelines for how each agency could build‐on existing efforts and integrate EBM into day‐to‐day decision‐making

Science Advisory GroupDevelop a Research and Monitoring Agendap g g

Great Lakes Working GroupDevelop a strategy with recommendations on how the Council can apply EBM in the Great Lakes

Demonstration AreasDemonstration AreasRecommendations for how to implement EBM, based on lessons learned at a smaller geographic scale

Ocean Working Groupg pStrategy with recommendations

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Report to the Governor andReport to the Governor and Legislature

Report to the Governor and Legislature will:Compile all of the reports and research from the working groups, agencies, consultants, dialogues, and working groups, agencies, consultants, dialogues, and stakeholdersProvide recommendations on how EBM can be rolled out statewidePut forth a plan, schedule, and funding optionsRecommend actionsEstablish a research agenda that identifies priority issues Establish a research agenda that identifies priority issues in need of further research to enhance EBM

l h ll b d blUpon release, there will be statewide public events

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Ongoing g gImplementation

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Riparian Buffer RestorationMust be on land with public access (PFR’s, Conservation Easement, … etc.)Field investigations were conducted in 2007 to develop a list of potential sites.  The list of potential sites was ranked and prioritized   The list of potential sites was ranked and prioritized.  

Skinner Creek upstream of County Route 87 completed in 2008.Sandy (North Sandy) Creek upstream of NYS Rte 3 scheduled for 2009.  

Riparian Buffer Restoration ActivitiesRiparian Buffer Restoration ActivitiesStream bank Stabilization includes:

Physical grading and material removal/replacement, Planting strongly rooted species, 

d F i   h   li bland Fencing where applicable

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Before Riparian Restoration on Skinner CreekProject cooperators:  Jefferson County SWCD, TNC and DEC

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After Riparian Restoration on Skinner CreekProject cooperators:  Jefferson County SWCD, TNC and DEC

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Logger Forester and Landowner WorkshopsLogger, Forester, and Landowner Workshops

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Swallow‐wortS a o o t

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S ll Fi li P jSwallow‐wort Fireline ProjectLandowners contacted: 58Landowners permission:

37Landowner no permission:Landowner no permission:

1Landowner no response:

20Properties surveyed: 24Properties surveyed: 24Properties sprayed: 18Approximate acreage

surveyed(via truck & walking) :(via truck & walking) : 5821Approximate acreage

searched: 664Approximate acreage pp o a e ac eage

sprayed: 400

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Eastern Lake Ontario Invasives MappingEastern Lake Ontario Invasives Mapping

Mil d f t 30 Mil d b b t 40Miles surveyed on foot: >30 Miles surveyed by boat: >40

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Eastern Lake Ontario Invasivesaste a e O ta o as es

Honeysuckle Buckthorn

Garlic Mustard13 total species found

Swallow-wortEuropean frogbitEurasian water milfoil

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Black Pond WMA ‐ 2005

From NYSG website: Eastern Lake Ontario Dunes Photomonitoring Project

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Inman Gulf and ATV Issues

Inman Gulf is an environmentally sensitive area in the upper watershed that provides unique habitat for plants and animalsATV users have been gaining illegal access to the gulf, which threatens water qualityTHC will work with DEC and County Trail Coordinators to establish appropriate signage and/or barriers at points of entry to prevent access to the Gulf and to keep ATV users on designated trails

Eastern Lake Ontario Dunes and Wetlands Area (ELODWA) and Agricultural Riparian Buffer Kiosks and Interpretive Panels

Educational signage can educate users on the sensitivity of an area and promote sound stewardship practicesIncreased public access to the ELODWA is threatening the areaTwo DEC public access fishing sights, where riparian habitat restoration work is Two DEC public access fishing sights, where riparian habitat restoration work is taking place in the upper watershed, provide an opportunity for signageTHC will work with Cornell Sea Grant to research, design and develop 2 comprehensive interpretive kiosks and 8 satellite interpretive panels to be located in the ELODWA and Upper Watershed. in the ELODWA and Upper Watershed. DEC will construct and install the signs 

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Inman Gulf – Summer 2007

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Tug Hill Aquifer Study Year One: Baseline Data Collection in northern g q yand middle sections of aquifer by US Geological Survey

•Seepage measurements on seven streams in the northern aquifer and 14 stream sites in the middle aquifer14 stream sites in the middle aquifer •One year, real-time stream flow gage on Trout Brook•Hydrograph analysis•Well inventory•Base map compilation

Natural Heritage Inventory and Modeling

•Lack of data on biodiversity and natural habitats in this watershed•By understanding the natural system better, can make informed decisions •NY Natural Heritage program will begin this winter to identify potential sites with GIS•Field inventory this summer of selected sites•Based on the work they did in the Salmon River watershedBased on the work they did in the Salmon River watershed

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From A to B 

Based on work over the last two years  Planning and onBased on work over the last two years… Planning and on‐the‐ground projects:

Sandy Creeks Baseline Conditions ReportS d  C k  St k h ld  O t hSandy Creeks Stakeholder OutreachSandy Creeks EBM StrategyInvasive species, forestry workshops, agricultural buffers, aquifer study  ESD landfill green energy plan  and MORE!study, ESD landfill green energy plan, and MORE!

Taking lessons learned, being adaptive, inclusive, responsive, and moving towards an action‐orientated 

 th t  k  f  thi     process that works for this area  We know a lot.  Don’t want to reinvent the wheel  Stakeholder prioritiesp

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Next StepsNext Steps

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G i A iGetting to ActionEcoLogic, thanks for co og c, t a s ohelping all of us!

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Ecosystem‐based Management 

Face problems, identify opportunities, find common solutionsScience‐based approachLong‐term view for sustainabilityg yComprehensive perspective: economic prosperity, lasting livelihoods, environmental health g

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Our Assignment N  Y k O   d G t L k  E t  New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Council

Tug Hill Commission regional partner: Sandy Creeks Demonstration Project

Facilitate a second round of stakeholder outreach: define priorities for projects and action steps based        f   h   h d’  f  on a common vision for the watershed’s future. 

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A hApproachll d d l f dCritically review studies and plans for Sandy 

Creeks: issues, common vision, priorities Re‐engage stakeholdersRe engage stakeholdersRecruit a Core Team 

Vision, issues, actionsBuild on existing information 

Priorities and actionsData gaps: natural and social sciences Data gaps: natural and social sciences How to measure improvements and adapt to new information? 

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The Watershed Planning Process

1. 2. 3. 4.Where are we now?

Where are we going?

Where do we want to be?

How do we get there?

Descriptive Trend Information Possible/ Preferred Goals, Strategies, Information,

Community Values

Trend Information, Probable Scenario Scenarios,

Community VisionActions, Action

Agendas & Priorities

Based on: Ames Steven C Community Visioning: Planning for the Future in Oregon’s Local Communities American Planning Based on: Ames, Steven C. Community Visioning: Planning for the Future in Oregon s Local Communities. American Planning Association National Conference Proceedings, San Diego CA 1997.

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I f S 2007Issues of concern: Summer 2007 Conflicts between agriculture and residential land Conflicts between agriculture and residential land useErosion of rural quality of life ~ sprawl; impacts of Erosion of rural quality of life   sprawl; impacts of Fort Drum expansion Invasive speciesInvasive speciesNeed for water and wastewater infrastructure Lake level and dune management Lake level and dune management Managing recreational uses

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Documenting conditions: basis for stakeholder concernsstakeholder concerns 

Multiple reports by EBM partner agencies and othersBaseline conditions report by Biohabitats and Camoin Associates Compile what is known  data gaps  recommendationsCompile what is known, data gaps, recommendationsCategorize reports in three broad groups

Planning documentsPlanning documentsNatural resource inventory and analysis documentsLake Ontario‐related documents

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Planning Documents Municipal comprehensive plans 

Sandy Creek, Richland, Champion, Rutland, Watertown, Adams (T and V), ( )

Local waterfront revitalization plansOswego, Sackets Harbor, Dexter, Cape Vincent, Watertown Watertown 

Jefferson County plansFarmland protection planp pEconomic development strategy 

Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation PlanOpen Space Conservation Plan  Open Space Conservation Plan  

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N t l R I t dNatural Resource Inventory and Analysis DocumentsAnalysis Documents 

Baseline conditions and EBM strategy reports (Biohabitats)(Biohabitats)Water  quality and quantity

Tug Hill aquifer: USGS study Stream water quality data: 1995 – 2005 (SUNY)RIBS 1997‐1998

Invasive species : aquatic and terrestrial (PRISM and Invasive species : aquatic and terrestrial (PRISM and other programs)Biodiversity and high priority species (NY Natural y g p y p (Heritage Program; Aquatic Gap)

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Lake Ontario‐related Documents 

Lake Ontario Lake‐wide Management PlanLake Ontario Fish Community Objectives y j25‐Year Plan for the Great LakesSoutheast Lake Ontario (SELO)Watershed [Species pConservation] Action Plans Biocomplexity initiative: Lake Ontario embayments Eastern Lake Ontario Dune and Wetland Strategy/Report 

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Sandy Creeks Watershed

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Sandy Creeks Watershed

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Sandy Creeks Watershed

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Sandy Creeks Watershed

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Sandy Creeks Watershed

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Sandy Creeks Watershed

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Sandy Creeks Watershed

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Sandy Creeks Watershed

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Sandy Creeks Watershed

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Sandy Creeks Watershed

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Review of existing reportsGeneral agreement on broad vision

Protect the natural environment and rural quality of life Restore sustainable communities Guide growth and change consistent with community 

lgoals

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Examples of issues threateningExamples of issues threatening achievement of the broad goals 

Natural environmentInvasive species Eutrophication Lake level management Biodiversity Biodiversity 

Sustainable communitiesThreats to agricultureThreats to agricultureSprawl Wastewater management g

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Broad recommendations for actions inBroad recommendations for actions in existing plans Barrier dune and coastal wetlands: protect while providing accessForests: Maintain contiguous tracts and protect headwatersSt  M  l d  t   id  hi h  t  Streams: Manage landscape to provide high water quality Rural landscape: protect natural‐resource based socio‐Rural landscape: protect natural resource based socioeconomic structure Wetlands: protect water quality and habitatp q y

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Broad recommendations for actions inBroad recommendations for actions in existing plans 

Viable hamlets and villagesgStrong and growing agricultural economyRecommendation for data management Watershed‐wide indicatorsBiological diversity: fish and wildlife conservationPreserve opportunities for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation 

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Data gapsComprehensive hydrologic informationPrimary sources of point and nonpoint sources of y p ppollution Ecological communities (Natural Heritage)Socio‐economic factors affecting existing industries, especially agriculture, recreation, and small businessesE  d d   d d lEnergy demands and development

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R d d tiRecommended actions: Summer 2007 Focus Groupsp

Integrated trails & creek walks 

Low‐interest revolving loan fund for farmers BMPs

I t t i   t t   tInvestment in wastewater management

Permit system for hunting on agricultural lands

Willow biomass plant

Bridges over water: citizen conservation Bridges over water: citizen conservation 

LM1

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Slide 55

LM1 this is the diconnect slide Liz Moran, 9/11/2008

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Categories of ActionsImplementation projectsLocal actions: municipal, regulatory, capital, planningLocal actions: municipal, regulatory, capital, planningResearch and monitoringCommunicationCo u cat o

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Core teamThree meetings: 6 pm‐ 8 pm

October 22, November 20, December 10Composition of team StakeholdersEBM partners: resourcesEBM partners: resources

ExpectationsProcessProcessOutcome/productsTimetable 

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Core Team RepresentativesStakeholder groups

AgricultureLarge landowner/forestryRecreationConservationConservationEconomic development/business ownersMunicipal officialsMunicipal officials

EBM Agency representatives 

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EBM AgenciesAg and MarketsNYSERDADECDOSDOTOPRHPSUNYOGSESDESD

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