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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 08062002 - C133 C.133 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on August 6, 2002,by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Uilkema, Gerber, DeSaulnier, Glover and Gioia NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ACCEPTED 2001 Annual Report from the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of and action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. Attested:August 6-2002 John Sweeten,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By: Deputy Clerk 0, 193 ------------- Contra Costa Resource Conservation District 5552 C(a%Aon Road -Concord, :;aiifvrnia 94521 Phona. ,1925` 572-5522 -Fax (92 ) 572-8054 RECEIVED Ms. Ann Cervelli JUL 9 20(] Chief Clerk of the County Board of Supervisors County Administration Building, Rm 106 CLERK BOARD OF SUPE RV1SR 651 Pine Street CONTRA COSTA ccs, Martinez, CA 94553 July 26, 2002 Dear Ms. Cervelli This letter is to announce that the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District has published its 2001 Annual Report. Enclosed with the report is a copy of the District's financial statement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001. We would be pleased to meet with the Supervisors to discuss the District's programs. Please call our office if you have any questions . Sincerely, es R.S. Toland resident CONSERNAMM -DEVELOPMENT-SELF=-GOVER-NNIENT . ............................................ s f fft-Ay� { , .E s t: } }, ryp v ' ff .Xi ma 4 S {f ° r DISTRICT IVE)"(PANDMI-mm SUPPORT FOR NATER HEED GROUPS IN 2001 Z,a.) 00 'a was a year of expanding participation in Contra Costa County's watershed groups. The District is pleased to have increased our staff support for these groups. With funding from CALPED, the California Department of Conservation, and the USDA-Natural resources Conservation Service; full-time watershed coordinators have been hired for Kirker Creek and Marsh Creek, and the District expects to hire a new watershed coordinator for Alhambra . M Creek in 2002, A total of 1.70 people have signed up to participate in these three watershed groups. Stakeholders in the Marsh Creek and Kirker Creek Watershed Planning Groups are currently developing agement Plan was three years in plans following a locally-controlled,voluntary,consensus- the making) but the final product d based process. The Alhambra Creek Watershed Planning benefits from "buy-in" from every Group published a watershed management plan in April interest group at the table. In t 2001.The group's adherence to a consensus-based process contrast, a quickly produced plan was crucial to its success. A consensus-based process is written by technical experts may fail to attract strong time-consuming{the Alhambra Creek Watershed Man:- support from key stakeholders. Educational programs are also an essential component of the watershed groups supported by the District. Local experts have made presentations at meetings on a variety of topics such as hydrology, native plant restoration, private property rights, illegal dumping, and water quality regulations. Guest speakers from other watershed groups in the greater Bay Area have also given informative presentations, lylll Walking the Creek and Touring the Watershed d sa Some people enjoy lectures.Others are eager to"get in the creek".Over the past year,the Marsh Creek,Kirker Creek and Alhambra Creek groups had the opportuniry t to go outdoors to take part in creek mapping and water- d 4 A,., • shed tours. Continued on page 2 In the summer of 2001, volunteers throughout } Contra Costa County walked creek channels as part � � �� w.. ........... ........ They were :::::? :: ... .. hed Atlas Project. h of the Contra Costa Waters y 1 noting channel shape, obstructions to flow, vegetation, i :;...:: : and other creek attributes while a Global Positioning System (GPS) u precisely nit recisel determined their location. Sponsored by the Contra Costa County Community Development Department, the Watershed Atlas will ...:::..:......,...:.:_::::.......:::::::;.:.....::.;::::;........::;;:: provide baseline maps and data. Of all the groups contributing to the Watershed Atlas in 2001, the Marsh Creek Watershed Planning Group mapped two of the longest reaches of creek channel. The group organized two mapping days, one in Round Valley where they € traversed about 1.25 miles. on the second day they �ut3�t�la:ft. walked 1.8 miles from ?Marsh Creek Road to Marsh Reservoir. A highlight for many participants was encountering wildlife along the way, including birds, s California red-legged frrogs,and a large rattlesnake. '#3tthIi3 The Kirker Creek Watershed Planning Group also � ` � tixit contributed to the Watershed Atlas,joining Los Medanos College students to map a reach of the creek along Buchanan Park in Pittsburg. Watershed tours were another field'activiry for the Kirker Creek Watershed �€€€ Group, Tour highlights included a visit to the Dowt . Wetlands Preserve led by Dow's Krist Jensen and a visit i� to Black Diamonds Mines hosted by Ken Burger of East Bay Regional Park District. ` -' � � :.:.: .. Promoting Watershed Awareness In 2001,the Kirker Creek and Marsh Creek Water- €11_ n > 1 �i f f s 3t shed Groups worked on plans for educational events to l l n$ a� t�.. be held in 2002. T here will be creek clean-ups at both 2Am......itC1 creeks and educational displays. Some highlights are: May 18th-Marsh Creek Watershed Awareness Day ....... .. is The group has planned a creek clean-up,displays of stu- lctrr: dent work from U.C. Berkeley's Landscape Architecture OW program, displays of work by local high school students ts€t t€ t P i to ' _ who have been testing water quality, and displays of the urr Alhai"vda + r�! n n history of Marsh Creek. ittspin cm < • �€e€Ea�nt tet .. led • rams€Qe AM$ Kl#�€4 . May 25-Kirker Creek "We're All Downstream"Event a lilx icon The program has been planned in conjunction with the * � €n# r€ +i�tatn7ti * SYr i as a an FSs itscaf€vn Dow Environmental Fair.A partnership of environmen- {€ + . tal, municipal,and industrial entities are organizing this - # bVtrtc€�tn t €uit event,which will feature a tent at the Dow Environmen- tal Fair displaying art and poetry created by Pittsburg1tEsndtwftnx Unified School District students on the theme"We're All Downstream". Curtt$�t: €. stn ►,Resource Gtirs�erv�iat�ist, 2 CONTRA COSTA RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT' PRESIDENT'S LETTER In 2001 Contra Costa Resource Conservation District celebrated its 60"anniversary.Since 1941 the District has provided an organized means for local people to carry out voluntary soil and water conservation programs that make the best use of our natural resources. Work is accomplished through cooperative efforts with individuals,growers,ranchers, corporations, parr:and water districts, and other public agencies. Our federal partner, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service(MRCS), provides technical support for our programs. In addition to celebrating its 60`x'anniver- sary,the District has had the opportunity to thank two exceptionally dedicated directors,Bill Morgan andTom Brumleve, for their years of service. Tom Brumleve continues to serve as a Director but has stepped down from the position of chairman. Bill Morgan has resigned from his position as Director, but still participates as an.Associate Director. The following are some of our accomplishments in 2001: ■ Assistance was provided to 364 farmers, ranchers,and other }: landowners, as well as to 68 local government agencies. Advice on Y� water quality,wetlands restoration, erosion control, irrigation systems, soils information,and compliance with the Farm Bill were some of the areas of assistance. • New planning groups Frere formed CCRCD thanks its committed Board of Directors and Associate Directors for their in Kirker Creek and Marsh Creels service. Pictured here are{left to right}MCtch Allan,Art Jensen,Bill Morgan,Tom watersheds.Management goals are Brumieve,Dwight Meadows,Jim Toland,and Tom Bloomfield. Not pictured are Mike developed using voluntary, Vukelieh,Murry Greenlaw,Rodney Kilcoyne,and Leonard Gerry, consensus-,based decision making;ensuring that the will of the majority is not forced upon the minority. • With support from the Contra Costa RCD,the Alhambra Creek Watershed Action Group is implementing the watershed'plan published in April 2001. • Partnering with Walnut Creek Open Space District, a workshop on Enhanced Grazing for Fire Fuel Management was conducted. ■ The.District's California Irrigation Management Information System(CIMIS)weather station continued to provide information on temperature,precipitation.and evapotranspiration for the Brentwood area. ■ The District continues to be an active participant in local groups such as the Alameda-Contra Costa Weed Management Area and the Diablo Fire Safe Council. The sound use and management of our natural resources in Contra Costa County is the result of the commitments of private landowners, businesses, and public land managers in applying conservation practices on the ground. We look forward to continued progress in the year ahead.. Sincerely, James R.S.Toland President CURRENTS/SPRING 2002 3 .�..r/!}V'�`h•�..... ��',��:.'.kk.......sA T ..:........ '. J.}r.._r..r..nS'fbf, + 1 ,.� Q{�,. .,r..../. .:: ......'r. _. K.MY:..,Fr :...�++, .,........ .... 7CELEBRATES C%0`NTRA COSTA RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT 0TH ANNIVERSARY Director Willard (Bill) Morgan Honored { Contra Costa Resource Conservation District was formed on December 8, 1941. The District's 60,s, u anniversary was commemorated with a dinner on December 1.2, 2001 attended by guests including current and past directors and staff of the District and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (formerly the Soli Conservation Service). l At the 60"'anniversary event, a plaque was presented to Willard(Bill) Dorgan to recognize his contribu- tions to the District.and service to the community.Bill was a Civil Engineer with the Soil Conservation Service (SCS;from 1955 to 1983 and designed mangy= of the County's flood control projects.Following his retirement from the SCS Bill served as a d rector of the Resource Conservation District, until October 200 1. He is now an associate X, director of the District. Current and past directors and emp!c7,yees of the Contra Costa Resource Conserva- tion District and Naturai Resources Conservation Service gather to celebrate the District's Cem anniversary. l Enhanced Grazing for Fire Fuel Management Vegetation management is an important component of wildfire suppression. However, disced firebreaks can rause erosion problems. Also, weeds such as f, t mustards and thistles rapidly ;.f reestablish in the disturbed soil of disced firebreaks. With funding from. the USDA - Natural � Resources Conservation Service, .y ththe District held a field day on - the 1st 2001 to inform land Ranchers,public land managers,and fire protection experts discuss enhanced grazing for Julfire fuel management at a field day held in Walnut Creek's Sugarloaf Open Space. managers about a method of prescribed grazing that can create a firebreak.Cattle strongly Twenty people participated in the workshop, including prefer to graze dry grass that has been sprayed with alight ranchers, staff frog_ East Bay Regional Park District, application of dilute molasses. Contra. Costa Water District; San Francisco Util"s,ies Ranger Ron White of Walnut Creels Open Space Commission, San Ramon Valley Dire Protection District:, L_� District- lei the works sop, g.v.t� a presentation, a Contra Costa County F'•.. Protection District, s'4.1a :ed^ demonstration of the molasses spray rig, and a field roar. County RCD, Contra Costa RCD, and the Nfi CS: 4 CONTRA COSTA RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT Contra Costa Resource Conservation District CMBINED- ;!ATU9 N �7�Tt�VE .EXPENDI�� Al`s CIATCES INFCINI7 BAI� 7C� Budget and Actual General Fuad For the Year Ended June 30,"001 Governmental Fund Twes Variance Favorable Budget Actual (Unfavorable) Revenue: Propertytaxes $ 101,587 S 116,839 15„252 06er revenue 17,763 17,763 Total revenue 1(21,587 - 134,602 _33,015 Expenditures: Salaries and benefits 65,021 66,452 (1,431) Rent 7,800 9,630 (1,830) Msmberships and donations 5,066 5,081 (15) Insurance 1,000 3,506 (2,506) Public notices 3,000 2,007 993 Operations and education 3,000 1,957 1,043 Transportation and travel 5,000 1,491 3,509 Tax collection fee 1,2001 1,392 (192) Weather station operation 1,900 1,217 683 Office expense 2,500 779 1,721 Cather expenditures _ 6,100} 3,139 21961 'focal expenditures 101,587 96,651 � 4,936 Excess(deficit)of revenue over exaenditures - 371951 37,951 Fund balance,beginning of period 90,345 Fund balance,end of period 128,296 The accompanying dotes are an integral part of these general purpose financial statements. - 4- Contra Coag RCD and NRS Council of Bay Area Welcome Joe Takal to the Publishes Horse Keeping Manual Concord Field Offices A neer publication for horse owners and facility We are pleased to welcome Joe Takai to the Concord operators can be purchased or borrowed from the Contra Field Office.Joe is a NRCS Soil Conservationist and he Costa RCD. Horse Keeping.'A Guide to Viand Manage- will work on conservation plans for producers in Contra meat,for Clean Water, was created by Bay Area Resource Costa.Jae recently earned a B.S.in Agriculture at the Uni- Conservation Districts in cooperation with the USDA- vets ity SDA-vetsity of Guam,Prior to moving to California,Joe worked NRCS. The guide has strong acceptance from the with both the NRCS Saipan Field Office and Guam Field equestrian community, many of whom actively reviewed. Office providing technical assistance for conservation and edited it. The guide was developed as part of the projects in Saipan and.Guam(Mariana Islands). Council of Bay Area RCD's Equine Project, which won the Friends of the Estuary's Outstanding Implementation Project Award in 2001. Whether you have one horse in your backyard or .. manage a boarding facility, this publication has practical suggestions to help you protect the environment. The large-format manual has over 100 pages in a loose-leaf binder,with color photographs and diagrams illustrating recommended management practices. It explains how to evaluate your facility and implement conservation measures. Topics include high-use areas, manure z management, pasture management, composting, water 3 resources,and road maintenance. The Horse Keeping guide can be borrowed from our The staff of the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District and office or purchased for $25 plus postage. Please contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service work cooperatively Lisa Anich at(925) 672-6522 x 106. to implement locally-led conservation. Sack row,i.to r.,Nancy Thomas, Larry Soenen, and Junko Peterson. Front row, I. to r., Patty Richardson,Joe Taka:,and Lisa Anich. High School Student Represents Contra Costa County at the Statewide Speak-off Please visit our now website w vw.ccrcd.or y You will find all the latest information r. on our programs and the Alhambra Creek, Kirker Creek, and John Hartle, Chair of the Say-Delta Region of California Marsh Creek Watershed Groups. Association of RCDs,congratulates Christopher Swim after his victory at the regional CARCD Speak-Off in October 2001. Christopher traveled to Ventura to compete at the state level at the CARCD Annual Conference. CURRENTS/SPRING 2002 t ; � Lisa Anich James R.S.Toland Resource Conservationist President Patty Richardson Arthur O.Jensen Ad m i n istrative Secreta ry Executive Secretary Nancy Thomas Thomas D.Brumleve Dwight Meadows Marsh Creek Watershed Coordinator Tom Bloomfield Junko Peterson Associates Directors Kirker Creek Watershed Coordinator W.G.(8111)Morgan Murray T.Greenlaw Mike Vukellch Rodney Kilcoyne *a t Mitch Allan Leonard Gerry The Contra Costa RCD Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday Larry Soenen,District Conservationist of each month at 5552 Clayton Road in Concord. Ail meetings are open Joe Takai,Soii Conservationist to the public. Cal€for meeting time. Ron Whaley Lisa Anlch �, .x,x �`�,tg t�P { �r� ..�.<-r.5'�'�;_.:P.� t ��.'�:...�. �.:�.?" x,� .•sr.r.� # .fi,. 't Trsn'S:. ,,.,f: +� f' ",�+�r o-tY��Y r �-�; ansmb3a N011338800 S9319aaV i ST'ON iIA-83d 11V,O FOIA l0 tis SV6 V3,P3001-1,00 1 uo �;C z�SS 3JH1SE}d 401J4sla uoi;RAJOSUOD IMO L€308dNON ooJnosen wtsoa gJ:Iuoo