Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT J U R M P Annual Report

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1 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT 2008 J U R M P Annual Report

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3 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Executive Summary Executive Summary The Port of San Diego prepared this 2008 Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Program (JURMP) Annual Report in accordance with the requirements of San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No (NPDES Permit #CAS ), commonly known as the Municipal Stormwater Permit. The reporting period covered in this JURMP Annual Report extends from July 1, 2006 to June 30, The 2008 Annual Report documents the activities conducted by the Port of San Diego (Port) to implement the Port JURMP in compliance with the Municipal Stormwater Permit. The goal of the Port JURMP is to minimize the impacts from urban runoff pollution on San Diego Bay and the surrounding environmental resources. During this reporting period, work toward this goal included implementation of activities conducted to meet the requirements of Section F of the Permit, the identification of priority pollutants associated with each program component, and an assessment of the effectiveness of management procedures. The Port continues to develop and track measurable goals, both short and long-term, as a way to track effectiveness of the program. The Port also implemented several new projects during the reporting period. These projects and the resulting accomplishments represent a significant portion of the effort expended by the Port Environmental Services Department staff, and include efforts to assist and streamline the Port s goals of improving water quality. Examples of these projects include the Environmental Committee, adult eco-tours on San Diego Bay, bacteria monitoring at B St and G St, and refinements to the Port s stormwater database. Work on these projects extends beyond Permit compliance and adds strength to the Port s stormwater program. To facilitate review, the 2008 Port JURMP Annual Report presents information in a manner that clearly documents compliance with the Permit and allows for logical review of the Port JURMP. Although the information contained in this JURMP Annual Report generally appears in the same order as subjects in the Port JURMP Document, modifications have been made to clearly illustrate how the activities conducted during meet Permit requirements. The Port s Urban Runoff Management Program continues to evolve with time. As characteristics, policies, and procedures continue to change in the Port s tidelands jurisdiction, so will the program and the Port JURMP Document. This JURMP Annual Report details the Port s continuation of a long-term effort to protect and enhance the water quality of the bay in a cost-effective, environmentally sensitive manner. The Port JURMP Document is considered a living document that will be modified periodically, and the JURMP Annual Report will also evolve over time to ensure that it adequately describes the Port s program. ES - 1

4 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Table of Contents Table of Contents Executive Summary. ES-1 Section 1: Introduction Purpose of Document Major Accomplishments and Initiatives NPDES Permit Requirements Format of the Port JURMP Annual Report Jurisdictional Background 1-5 Section 2: Major Accomplishments and Initiatives Collaboration and Coordination A) Adult Education Harbor Eco-Tours B) Grant Opportunities 2-2 C) THINK BLUE D) Port s Environmental Policy, Committee and Fund E) Project SWELL JURMP Program Improvements. 2-4 A) Stormwater Database. 2-4 B) Effectiveness Assessments for Education Programs Water Quality Programs 2-5 A) Watershed Urban Runoff Management Plans 2-5 B) Toxic Hotspots and TMDLs C) Regional Harbor Monitoring Program. 2-8 D) Coordinated Dry Weather Monitoring Program 2-9 Section 3: Municipal Component Background JURMP Implementation 3-1 A) Inventory Review 3-2 B) Inspections. 3-2 C) BMP Implementation 3-25 D) Pollution Prevention 3-29 E) Enforcement Municipal Program Assessment Section 4: Industrial Component Background JURMP Implementation 4-1 A) Inventory Review 4-2 B) Inspections. 4-2 C) BMP Implementation 4-6 D) Pollution Prevention 4-7 E) Enforcement Industrial Program Assessment 4-9 Section 5: Commercial Component Background JURMP Implementation. 5-1 iii

5 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Table of Contents A) Inventory Review B) Inspections C) BMP Implementation. 5-9 D) Pollution Prevention E) Enforcement Commercial Program Assessment 5-19 Section 6: Residential Component 6-1 Section 7: Land Use Planning for New Development and 7-1 Redevelopment Component 7.1 Background JURMP Implementation. 7-1 A) Assessment of Port Master Plan 7-2 B) Port SUSMP C) Education and Training on New Development and 7-3 Redevelopment 7.3 Land Use Planning Program Assessment Section 8: Construction Component Background JURMP Implementation. 8-1 A) Inventory Review. 8-2 B) SWPPP Review. 8-3 C) Grading Approval Process 8-3 D) Inspections E) BMP Implementation. 8-6 F) Pollution Prevention G) Education H) Enforcement Construction Program Assessment 8-8 Section 9: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 9-1 Component 9.1 Background JURMP Implementation. 9-1 A) IC/ID Reporting and Tracking 9-2 B) Investigations C) Dry Weather Monitoring Program 9-12 D) Enforcement E) Public Reporting F) Used Oil and Toxics Disposal IC/ID Program Assessment 9-14 Section 10: Education Component Background JURMP Implementation 10-1 A) Municipal Departments 10-5 B) Construction and Development C) Commercial and Industrial D) Quasi-governmental 10-9 E) General Public iv

6 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Table of Contents 10.3 Education Program Assessment Section 11: Public Participation Component Background JURMP Implementation A) Public Meetings and Hearings 11-2 B) Hotline 11-3 C) Community Events and Volunteer Efforts Public Participation Program Assessment 11-5 Section 12: Assessment of JURMP Effectiveness Component Background Programmatic Assessment Activity Assessment 12-2 Section 13: Fiscal Analyses Component Background Port of San Diego Budget Information Program Prioritization Funding Sources Proposed Budget Section 14: Identification of Water Quality Improvements or 14-1 Degradation 14.1 Background Assessment 14-1 A) Data Sources B) Identification of Water Quality Improvements C) Identification of Water Quality Degradation Management measures proven to be ineffective in reducing 14-3 urban runoff pollutants Section 15: Conclusions and Recommendations Section 16: Proposed Revisions to the Port JURMP Appendices A: Sewage Spill Reporting Documentation B: Dry Weather Monitoring Report C: Enforcement Actions D: Inspections E: Special Studies Attachments JURMP Sixth Annual Update v

7 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 1: Introduction Section 1: Introduction 1.1 Purpose of Document San Diego Bay is one of the most spectacular natural bays in the world and treasured for the aesthetic and recreational benefits it provides. There is continual concern that San Diego Bay is impacted by pollution associated with urban and stormwater runoff. Controlling pollution in runoff is critical to preserving aquatic resources and the economic viability of the San Diego region. The Port of San Diego (Port) Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Program (JURMP) is just one in a series of efforts to protect the water quality of San Diego Bay. The activities that comprise the JURMP are expected to evolve and be modified as new information becomes available regarding the Bay s water quality and the program effectiveness. The Port JURMP signifies the continuation of a long-term effort to protect and enhance the water quality of the Bay. The 2008 Port JURMP Annual Report documents the activities conducted by the Port to meet the requirements of San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Order No (NPDES Permit #CAS ), which is referred to throughout this Document as the Municipal Stormwater Permit or the Permit. The Municipal Stormwater Permit requires that the reporting period covered in the JURMP Annual Report span a period of 365 days. Therefore, the reporting period covered in this 2008 JURMP Annual Report spans from July 1, 2006 to June 30, This Annual Report was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Permit. The report contains: a comprehensive description of the activities conducted by the Port to meet the requirements of Section F and I of the Permit, including an account of all illicit discharges reported or discovered, all inspections conducted, all enforcement actions taken, and all education efforts conducted; a description of public participation; a summary of all urban runoffrelated data not included in the annual monitoring report; identification of management measures proven to be ineffective in reducing urban runoff pollutants and flow; identification of water quality improvements or degradation; establishment of short and long-term program goals; a discussion of proposed revisions to the Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Program Document (JURMP Document); and a budget for the upcoming year. The goal of the Port JURMP is to minimize or avoid the impacts from urban runoff pollution on San Diego Bay and the environmental resources in and around the bay. The measures and actions outlined in each and every component of the Port JURMP Document and discussed in this Annual Report are intended to protect and enhance the quality of these resources, wherever possible. 1-1

8 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 1: Introduction 1.2 Major Accomplishments and Initiatives The Port undertook several major initiatives during the reporting period. These efforts reach far beyond the Permit requirements; however they share the Permit s goal to improve and/or protect water quality and beneficial uses. Some of the programs are a continuation of activities initiated during previous years, while others were developed and completed entirely during the current reporting period. The programs and resulting accomplishments represent a significant portion of the effort expended by the Port Environmental Services Department staff and are based on three fundamental principles: 1) improve collaboration with stakeholders having vested interest in San Diego Bay; 2) improve internal programs to increase effectiveness/efficiency; and, 3) identify and implement additional water quality monitoring programs to achieve a better assessment of water quality. Several programs or activities were developed and/or implemented under each of these principles, including increasing opportunities for stakeholder collaboration, enhancing data management, participating in TMDL development, implementing the Port Environmental Committee, and overseeing the San Diego Bay Watershed Workgroup. Section 2 of this JURMP Annual Report summarizes these and other Port accomplishments. 1.3 NPDES Permit Requirements On February 21, 2001, under the authority of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 402, the RWQCB adopted Order No (NPDES Permit #CAS ), the second Municipal Stormwater Permit issued to the San Diego County Copermittees, namely, the 18 municipalities in San Diego County, the County of San Diego, and the Port. The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority was added as the 21 st Copermittee in The Permit specifies the waste discharge requirements for discharges of urban runoff from the municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) draining the Copermittees watersheds. The Municipal Stormwater Permit requires the implementation of management programs, monitoring programs, and best management practices (BMPs). Section D of the Permit requires each Copermittee to establish, maintain, and enforce adequate legal authority to control pollutant discharges into and from its MS4. The Port adopted the Stormwater Management and Discharge Control Ordinance, Article 10 of the Port Code, to regulate urban runoff within the Port s jurisdiction. The ordinance requires the prevention, control, treatment, or diversion of storm water discharges, through a program of education and enforcement of general and specific prohibitions and requirements. Article 10 applies to all dischargers and locations within the Port s jurisdiction. Section F of the Permit requires the Copermittees to develop a Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Program designed to reduce discharges of pollutants and runoff flow during each of three major phases of urban development, namely planning, construction, and existing development, or use, phases. Updates are discussed in chapters 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 of this report. 1-2

9 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 1: Introduction Section G of the Permit addresses implementation of the Jurisdictional URMP, stating that each Copermittee shall have completed full implementation of all requirements of the Jurisdictional URMP section of this Order no later than 365 days after adoption of this Order, except as stated as follows: each Copermittee s local SUSMP must be implemented within 180 days of approval of the model SUSMP in the public process by the RWQCB. Section H of the Permit outlines the requirements for a written JURMP Document within one year of permit adoption. The Port JURMP Document was submitted to the RWQCB in February The primary and secondary departmental responsibilities for the implementation of the Port Urban Runoff Management Program are shown in Table 1-1 of the Port JURMP Document. Table 1-2 of the Port JURMP Document features the contacts and phone numbers for the Program. The Port, and all the Copermittees, are required by Permit Section I to submit a JURMP Annual Report to the RWQCB. The Permit outlines the information required in the Report. The final section of the Permit relevant to the JURMP Annual Report is Section J. Under this section, each Copermittee is required to work with all other Copermittees in the same watershed to develop and implement a Watershed Urban Runoff Management Program (Watershed URMP). The Watershed URMP Document was submitted to the RWQCB on January 14, The Permit identifies eight watershed management areas, the San Diego Bay Watershed management area is one of them. The Permit identifies the Port as the Lead Watershed Copermittee for the San Diego Bay Watershed management area. 1.4 Format of the Port JURMP Annual Report The 2008 Port JURMP Annual Report was prepared in accordance with the requirements in Section I of the Municipal Stormwater Permit. The Report contains an executive summary, introduction, conclusions, recommendations, compliance statement, and signed certified statement required by the Permit. This JURMP Annual Report has been prepared in a manner to facilitate review for compliance with the Permit and to allow for logical review of the Port JURMP. To that end, this Report presents information in generally the same order as the Permit and the Port JURMP Document. The Report is outlined as follows: Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Introduction Major Accomplishments and Initiatives Port JURMP Municipal Component Port JURMP Industrial Component 1-3

10 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 1: Introduction Section 5 Section 6 Port JURMP Commercial Component Port JURMP Residential Component Section 7 Port JURMP Land-Use Planning for New Development and Redevelopment Component Section 8 Section 9 Port JURMP Construction Component Port JURMP Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Component Section 10 Port JURMP Education Component Section 11 Port JURMP Public Participation Component Section 12 Port JURMP Assessment of Effectiveness Component Section 13 Port JURMP Fiscal Analysis Component Section 14 Identification of Water Quality Improvements or Degradation Section 15 Conclusions and Recommendations Section 16 Proposed Revisions to the Port JURMP Appendix A Sewage Spill Reporting Documentation Appendix B Dry Weather Monitoring Program Data Appendix C Enforcement Actions Appendix D Inspections Appendix E Special Studies It should be noted that during this reporting period, the Municipal Permit reissuance occurred. While the information contained herein reflects the Port s procedures, processes, and results conducted in compliance with the 2001 Municipal Permit, several elements of the Port s JURMP such as the annual goal setting and component assessment have been modified or are in the process of being modified to reflect the efforts that the Port is required to undertake to ensure compliance with the newly adopted Municipal Stormwater Permit, Order No. R This information will be discussed in the revised JURMP program document that will be submitted to the RWQCB in 2008, separate from this submittal. 1-4

11 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 1: Introduction 1.5 Jurisdictional Background The Port is a special government entity, created in 1962 by an act of the California legislature entitled San Diego Unified Port District Act. The Port has the authority to protect, preserve, and enhance the physical access of the bay, the natural resources of the bay, including plant and animal life, and the quality of water in the Bay. The Act defines the Port as a public corporation that holds those lands granted to it in public trust. To that end, the Port has been granted both police powers and the authority to levy taxes. The shoreline around San Diego Bay is approximately 54 miles in length. San Diego Bay tidelands are owned or controlled by the Federal Government, the State of California, the County of San Diego, the cities of San Diego and Coronado, and the Port. The jurisdictional boundaries of the Port are limited to a portion of San Diego Bay and the San Diego Bay tidelands. The Port manages approximately 5500 acres, or 37%, of tidelands. Half of the acreage controlled by the Port is actually submerged lands. The Port controls approximately 33 miles, or 61%, of the total bay shoreline. The Port jurisdiction also encompasses portions of the cities of Chula Vista, Coronado, National City, Imperial Beach, and San Diego. These municipalities have easements for the portions of their stormwater conveyance systems that cross the Port tidelands and discharge into San Diego Bay. There are approximately 200 stormwater outfalls discharging into San Diego Bay. The majority of Port-owned and maintained stormwater conveyance system serves the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, the National City Marine Terminal, the Cruise Ship Terminal, Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Bayside Park in Chula Vista, Dunes Park in Imperial Beach, and Tidelands Park in Coronado. The Port jurisdiction crosses three of the hydrologic units, or watersheds, listed in the San Diego Basin Plan adopted by the RWQCB. The hydrologic units include Pueblo San Diego (908.00), Sweetwater (909.00), and Otay (910.00). The major surface water features in these three hydrologic units include San Diego Bay, the Sweetwater River, the Otay River, and the Pacific Ocean. 1-5

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13 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 2: Major Accomplishments and Initiatives Section 2: Major Accomplishments and Initiatives The Port undertook several major initiatives during the reporting period. These initiatives and the resulting accomplishments represent considerable time and effort expended by the Port Stormwater Program staff. Several of the items highlighted here go beyond the Permit requirements; however they share the Permit s goal to improve and/or protect water quality and beneficial uses. The initiatives and accomplishments identified below center on three fundamental principles: 1) Improve collaboration with stakeholders having vested interest in San Diego Bay; 2) Improve internal programs to increase effectiveness/efficiency; and 3) Identify additional water quality monitoring programs with which to achieve a better understanding of current conditions. It should be noted that some of the accomplishments discussed in this section are a continuation of efforts initiated during previous reporting periods, while others are newly identified achievements conducted during The Port continues to expand efforts from previous reporting periods to improve our programs. Items that were previously identified as highlights such as the Port SUSMP, SWPPP Templates, environmental education, brochure distribution, etc., continue to be implemented and will be discussed further in the appropriate program component(s) of this report. Other efforts warrant additional discussion beyond what would be expected in individual sections of this Annual Report because they represent a significant portion of the effort expended by Port Environmental Services Department staff. 2.1 Collaboration and Coordination Collaboration and coordination with stakeholders within Port Tidelands, as well as throughout the San Diego Bay Watershed, continues to be a critical element of improving water quality. During this reporting period, the Port collaborated and coordinated with many of the stakeholders around San Diego Bay and the San Diego Bay Watershed on stormwater issues of concern. The Port collaborated with the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, San Diego Coastkeeper, the City of San Diego, and several other local environmental organizations in efforts to improve stormwater awareness and enlighten stakeholders on the issues affecting San Diego Bay. Several of these collaborative efforts are described below. A) Adult Education- Harbor Eco-Tours The Port partnered with the Birch Aquarium at Scripps and San Diego Harbor Excursion to conduct a pilot Harbor Eco-Tour program in Spring of The purpose of this pilot was to determine if public ecotours held on a regular basis are an effective means of reaching San Diegans. The 2-hour tours focused on San Diego Bay history, Scripps research, wildlife, pollution prevention, and the San Diego Bay Watershed. 30 tours took place between April and June and reached 4,307 people. A survey was provided at the end of each program, in which 202 passengers participated. 97% of the surveys revealed positive feedback. The future of the 2-1

14 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 2: Major Accomplishments and Initiatives program is currently in discussion between the Port and the Birch Aquarium and it may continue throughout future reporting periods. B) Grant Opportunities The RWQCB has established a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requiring a 76 percent reduction of copper loading over 17 years for Shelter Island Yacht Basin. In the most recent 2006 update of the CWA Section 303(d) list, the seven other remaining San Diego Bay marina basins also were listed as impaired for copper. As in the case of the Shelter Island Yacht Basin, this listing action triggers the requirement to develop TMDLs for these basins. In response to this TMDL, the Port submitted a grant application for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding for $190,000 in April, 2007, to support a project regarding non-copper boat hull paints. If awarded, the grant project will build upon existing knowledge and identify both available and newly emerging alternative coatings. The end result of the grant project will be a list of viable alternatives to copper-based paints, which will be disseminated to the boating community locally through outreach efforts, public workshops, and printed materials, and nationally via EPA and other pollution prevention websites. The overall list of coatings to be tested will be determined with input from the grant s stakeholder advisory group. This group will solicit representation from the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), and RWQCB, as well as representatives from Seagrant, the marinas, boatyards, and environmental groups. An update on the status of this grant project will be provided in future Annual Reports. C) Think Blue The Port of San Diego continued to support the Think Blue stormwater pollution prevention education campaign led by the City of San Diego. The Port s efforts during included providing funding to the campaign as well as attending and participating in Think Blue meetings. The goals of the Think Blue campaign are to raise awareness of urban runoff as a major cause of beach, bay, and recreational water pollution, and to change the polluting behaviors of residents and businesses. During the reporting period, the Think Blue Campaign aired a public service announcement (PSA) that exposed basic facts and messages about Integrated Pest Management, entitled Ants in Your Plants. The PSA was aired on local television and radio stations reaching both the English and Spanish speaking communities of the greater San Diego region. The PSA aired approximately 1,500 times, and it is estimated that 1.5 million people viewed at least one of the PSAs during the reporting period. D) Port s Environmental Policy, Committee and Fund The Port plays a significant role in stewardship of San Diego Bay, taking proactive efforts to clean up and restore the bay s environmental functions. The Port s environmental efforts are a regional investment, benefiting the region by supporting assets such as hotels and shipyards which provide jobs and support businesses throughout the region. The Port also incurs 2-2

15 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 2: Major Accomplishments and Initiatives significant costs associated with the impacts of pollution from the region entering the Bay via urban runoff. During the previous reporting period, the Board of Port Commissioners (BPC) approved an Environmental Policy to provide funding and decision-making direction necessary to select and execute projects aimed at improving the condition of the Bay and Port tidelands, beyond compliance and mitigation. The Policy identified the development of an Environmental Committee (decision-making) and an Environmental Fund (funding mechanism) as the critical means to successful execution. The Port Environmental Committee (Committee) was formed in This Committee is collaborative in nature and includes a balance of resource and regulatory representatives from academia, environmental advocacy groups, government agencies, and Port Tenants. The purpose of the Environmental Committee is to identify and evaluate projects, and recommend that the BPC approve the recommended projects. The goal of the Committee is to identify, rank and complete projects that improve San Diego Bay. Environmental Committee meetings were held during this reporting period on August 15 and November 6, 2006, as well as January 16, March 21, and May 15, Table 2-1 provides a list of the projects that were approved by the Environmental Committee during the reporting period. Table 2-1. Environmental Committee Projects Approved During Project Titles Grants to University Students Eastern Pacific Green Sea Turtle Tracking Fisheries Enhancement Aquatic Adventures, Sea Series Initiative A-8 Anchorage Debris Removal Ambient Water Quality Monitoring J Street Marsh Restoration Osprey Nesting Platforms Mesh Filters on Storm Drains Hybrid Vehicles for Port Fleet Solar Energy Panels Coastkeeper, Project SWELL Birch Aquarium at Scripps Habitat Heroes Light-footed Clapper Rail Propagation Program High Tech High E) Project SWELL The Port continued its fifth year of financial and in-kind contribution to Project SWELL during the reporting period. Project SWELL (Stewardship: Watershed Education for Lifelong Leadership) is a school based curricula that teaches children about the importance of recreational waterways and human-water interaction through a well-balanced, comprehensive and hands-on water quality and pollution prevention program. Existing science curriculum within the San Diego Unified School District is enhanced to address environmental issues. The program was created and is implemented through a partnership between San Diego Coastkeeper, the City of San Diego and the San Diego Unified School District. More than 30,000 students received Project SWELL curriculum in San Diego Unified Schools in 2-3

16 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 2: Major Accomplishments and Initiatives Project SWELL's 5 th grade "Water" program reached 10,668 students, 6 th grade "Landforms" program reached 10,019 students, and 4 th grade Ecosystems program reached 10,661 students. Curricula for grades 1 and 2 were in development during the reporting period and are expected to reach an additional 20,000 students when implemented. 2.2 JURMP Program Improvements The Port continued to expend considerable time and effort reviewing and revising JURMP programs and JURMP Annual Report formats. Substantial efforts to link the Port s jurisdictional programs to watershed pollutants continue to improve the cost effectiveness and efficiency of both jurisdictional and watershed efforts. The Port continued its use of both long-term and short-term goals for assessing each JURMP component. These, coupled with regional assessment strategies, provide an effective manner with which to evaluate and continually improve JURMP programs. This JURMP Annual Report concludes each component section with a brief overall evaluation identifying some of the ways the program improved and/or was effective during the reporting period. Some of the more notable program modifications that occurred during this reporting period are highlighted here. Other modifications will be evident in individual component sections, as noted above. A) Stormwater Database The Port enhanced and utilized the Stormwater Database during the reporting period. This database was designed as an efficient way to manage information, documents and compliance with the Municipal Permit. The efforts expended by Port staff during are a continuation of the significant contributions made during previous reporting periods to design, develop, and implement this data management system. The Stormwater Database has allowed more effective BMP assessment and tracks corrective actions and follow-up inspections. Recently, the inspection process were refined provide more effective comparisons between facility types and programs. Standardized database-generated inspection forms were used during all of the compliance inspections that took place during the reporting period. Data was entered into the database and analyzed using several functions designed to assess BMP implementation. As the Port s stormwater program changes to meet the requirements of the New Permit, , additional modifications will be made to ensure all data is captured and accurately reported. The database has proven to be an effective manner to manage stormwater data and will continue to be used throughout future reporting periods. B) Effectiveness Assessments for Education Programs The Port continued the implementation of pre- and post-tests in several education programs during this reporting period to determine effectiveness. Effectiveness assessments were applied to grades two through six within the Environmental Outreach Program, and were 2-4

17 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 2: Major Accomplishments and Initiatives implemented as part of the Port staff Stormwater Training Program. Results of the pre- and post-tests conducted in the school programs indicated that student knowledge of environmental issues in San Diego Bay increased by an average of 61% after participation in a Port education program. The use of pre- and post-tests provided a valuable tool to document changes in knowledge and awareness, and will continue to be used in future educational endeavors. 2.3 Water Quality Programs The Port acknowledges that there are many programs and/or studies of water and sediment quality in and around Port Tidelands and San Diego Bay. Many of these programs exist concurrently, yet may not be recognized by other parties. One explanation for this is that these programs often are initiated by different agencies, each with their own objectives. Programs may also be established for different reasons, including permit compliance, source investigation and/or control, or project-specific data gathering. Finally, data collection methods vary greatly; different data formats are used and data may be stored within a single organization or agency. Data sharing is encouraged, but locating data and compiling information from different formats can be difficult. Regardless of the cost, developing an understanding of existing programs, finding ways to integrate, or at a minimum, utilize, information from multiple sources, and using information efficiently and effectively to improve water and/or sediment quality is essential. The Port is committed to this long-term goal; however, it is an extremely difficult process that may not be realized for several years. At the jurisdictional level, and also as lead of the San Diego Bay Watershed, the Port is examining existing water quality programs/studies to determine ways to maximize environmental benefits. During this reporting period, the Port expended significant time and effort to identify programs/studies that exist in and around San Diego Bay. These efforts were driven by RWQCB or legislative requirements, including requests to enhance watershed assessments, and the desire to improve our understanding of San Diego Bay s environmental conditions. This section identifies several programs that will: 1) assess Tidelands or San Diego Bay conditions; 2) utilize planning strategies to guide future development; and 3) provide source investigation and source control information. Details on each program and how each was implemented during the reporting period are provided below. A) Watershed Urban Runoff Management Plans The implementation of Watershed Urban Runoff Management Plans (Watershed URMPs) required a substantial amount of Port staff time and effort during the reporting period. The Copermittee Management Committee established the Watershed Urban Runoff Management Program Workgroup (Copermittee WURMP Workgroup) in December of During the reporting period, the Port participated in the Copermittee WURMP Workgroup, which provided guidance to watershed program development. The Port applied staff time and energy to lead the San Diego Bay Watershed Workgroup, which 2-5

18 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 2: Major Accomplishments and Initiatives consists of jurisdictions with land use authority within the San Diego Bay Watershed; namely, Cities of Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, and San Diego, the County of San Diego, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, and the Port. As stated in the Municipal Permit, these Copermittees were tasked with developing and implementing an effective watershed-based stormwater management plan. During this reporting period, the San Diego Bay Watershed Workgroup worked extensively to develop and implement activities that address water quality issues affecting the San Diego Bay Watershed. These are fully discussed in the San Diego Bay Watershed URMP Annual Report. The San Diego Bay Watershed Workgroup meetings were well attended and allowed for public stakeholder input and collaboration among the Copermittees. Some of the watershed highlights in which the Port played a significant role, above and beyond its Lead responsibilities, include the joint sponsorship of a watershed cleanup event and the coordination of Dry Weather Monitoring program data collection and analysis within the watershed. These and other items are discussed further either within this JURMP report or the Annual Watershed URMP report for the San Diego Bay Watershed. B) Toxic Hotspots and TMDLs The development of TMDLs for impaired waters is one solution to restoring beneficial uses and improving water quality. San Diego Bay currently has several 303(d) listed impaired water segments. TMDLs are underway at different locations throughout the bay, some of which coincide with the five areas identified in the Toxic Hotspots (THS) program. As such, THS efforts have been integrated into current TMDL program studies. The correlation between the TMDL program and stormwater Permit requirements currently is undefined. Many TMDL studies are in the early phases of assessment, making data somewhat difficult to obtain. Additionally, many Copermittee efforts in TMDL studies tend to be overlooked regarding the fulfillment of Permit requirements. Increased integration between these programs is essential. During , the Port participated in the development of many TMDLs within the San Diego Bay through a variety of mechanisms. Port staff contributed time reviewing draft documents and providing input at public meetings and workshops. Although these efforts generally are not acknowledged in the fulfillment of Permit requirements, they play a significant role in the restoration of beneficial uses and water quality improvements. Bacteria TMDL Current efforts focus on monitoring bacteria levels at B Street Pier and G Street to fill data gaps and create a defensible data set that meets the spatial and temporal distribution stated in Section 303(d) in order to evaluate the potential for delisting. The monitoring protocol included analysis of samples for all bacteria indicators (total coliform, fecal coliform, and Enterococcus) and field observations of beneficial uses such as recreational activities and shellfish harvesting. 2-6

19 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 2: Major Accomplishments and Initiatives The Port completed a one year study which began in April 2006 and ended in March During the study, the Port collected nine samples each month; four samples were collected from G Street and four samples from B Street Pier, as well as one duplicate sample collected per sampling event. Samples were evaluated for Total Coliform, Fecal Coliform, and Enterococcus. In addition, field observations of beneficial uses, such as recreation activities and shellfish harvesting, occurring during sampling were recorded. The results of this effort are summarized here; data for this study is located in Appendix E. B Street Pier: There were a total of three exceedances of bacteria indicators at the B Street Pier monitoring area. All of these occurred at the same monitoring location. On December 11, 2006, fecal coliform and Enterococcus exceeded water quality objectives at BST 001. On February 26, 2007, Enterococcus exceeded water quality objectives at BST 001. There were no exceedances for Total Coliform at any of the B Street Pier monitoring sites during the reporting period. No recreational activities or shellfish harvesting were observed during any of the monitoring events at the B Street Pier. G Street: There were a total of five exceedances of bacteria indicators at the G Street monitoring location. All of these occurred at the same monitoring location. On November 13, 2006, total coliform exceeded the water quality objectives at GST 004. On February 26, 2007 and March 16, 2007, both total coliform and Enterococcus exceeded water quality objectives at GST 004. There were no exceedances for Fecal Coliform at any of the G Street monitoring sites during this study. No recreational activities or shellfish harvesting were observed during any of the monitoring events at G Street. Chollas, Paleta, and Switzer Creek TMDL In 1998, the sediments at the mouths of Chollas and Paleta creeks were listed in the CWA 303(d) List of Water Quality Limited Segments for toxicity and benthic community degradation. The San Diego RWQCB initiated the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) in 2000 by coordinating monitoring efforts with various stakeholders. The goal of the TMDL is to restore the sediment and water quality of the creek mouths and protect their beneficial uses through the implementation of a monitoring program and Best Management Practices (BMPs). During the reporting period, the Port participated in TMDL stakeholder meetings on January 30, 2007 and April 26, The draft report of the monitoring and modeling efforts was completed in April 2007 and presented at the April 26, 2007 stakeholder meeting. The Port reviewed the draft report provided written comments. The final report was completed in May

20 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 2: Major Accomplishments and Initiatives SIYB Copper TMDL The Port was also active in implementing activities to reduce copper loads as required under the SIYB Copper TMDL. As discussed previously under the Grants portion of this section, the Port, in partnership with the Institute for Research and Technical Assistance (IRTA), submitted an EPA grant proposal to identify viable alternatives to copper antifouling paints. If awarded, the project is to be conducted within two years of acceptance of the grant funds. The Port also collaborated with marina stakeholders to 1) develop boat cleaning guidelines and 2) hold regular meetings to discuss collaborative efforts toward implementation of activities to reduce copper inputs. The Port and the stakeholders met three times during this reporting period; March 13, 2007, April 10, 2007, and May 8, Finally, the Port participated in the statewide copper sub-workgroup led by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to increase the overall understanding of copper impacts statewide. This workgroup met twice, on March 8, 2007, and May 17, C) Regional Harbor Monitoring Program The Port was the lead jurisdiction for the development of the Regional Harbor Monitoring Program (RHMP), a monitoring program initiated through a RWQCB and California Water Code directive. The intent of the RHMP is to coordinate monitoring efforts of harbors in the San Diego Region, provide information on water quality status and trends, and assess the ability of surface waters to support designated beneficial uses. Although the RHMP is not required under the Stormwater Permit, it represents a significant contribution of time and funding that will enhance the Port s ability to identify water quality problems that may be attributable to urban runoff. The Port believes the RHMP will be extremely useful to San Diego Bay and the watershed for several reasons. The monitoring will provide trend information for San Diego Bay, enabling water quality improvements or degradations to be more readily identifiable. The RHMP is designed to integrate with existing monitoring programs, including storm water monitoring, other permit compliance monitoring, regional Bight monitoring, and special focused studies. Key items in the program included: 1) dividing the Bay into stratified regions to enhance data assessments and refine potential sources of pollutants; 2) identifying indicators or constituents to monitor; 3) establishing thresholds from which to evaluate conditions and determine whether conditions are improving; and 4) using a Pilot Program concept to refine indicators and thresholds, as needed. The Pilot Program was intended to start in the summer of 2005 and continue through Finally, the RHMP is designed to integrate with the State s Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. During this reporting period, year 2 of the RHMP Pilot Program was successfully completed. Sampling occurred within two strata: marinas and freshwater influenced. Newly acquired data were compared to preset target values and thresholds to evaluate whether conditions appeared to be improving or were worse than historic conditions. The goal of the 3-year Pilot Program is to refine the targets levels and thresholds for individual strata. As such, is it too early to observe 2-8

21 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 2: Major Accomplishments and Initiatives any real trends in the data. The Port and other RHMP agencies will conduct the third and final year of the Pilot during the upcoming reporting period. Once the Pilot is complete, the RHMP will use the information to refine the water and sediment thresholds and targets. This will provide the RHMP agencies with a better understanding of current conditions within each harbor. D) Coordinated Dry Weather Monitoring Program During , the Port continued to improve its Dry Weather Monitoring (DWM) program by expanding the pilot study that was initiated during The Port s initial DWM program met all Permit requirements, but due to logistical constraints, site monitoring and sample collection, an evaluation of the MS4 was conducted independent of other jurisdictions. The intent of the pilot program was to incorporate watershed concepts into monitoring efforts and increase coordination with other jurisdictions. Coordinated efforts increase the efficiency and effectiveness of jurisdictional programs and allow analysis at a watershed level. Since the inception of the pilot project, the Port has coordinated DWM efforts with City of San Diego and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport). Analytical sample collections, in addition to field tests, were coordinated among the participating jurisdictions. During the reporting period, the Port, the City of San Diego, and the Airport conducted monitoring at five coordinated sites. On May 21, 2007, the Port and the City of San Diego coordinated monitoring at four of the five sites, while the Port and the Airport coordinated monitoring at the remaining site. At all sites, outfalls within the Port s jurisdiction and an upstream catch basin or manhole within the jurisdiction of the City and/or Airport were monitored simultaneously. Additional monitoring events took place on June 18, 2007 and July 17, During these events, the Port continued to monitor the City of San Diego coordinated site outfalls, while the Port and the Airport continued simultaneous monitoring at the one coordinated site. By monitoring simultaneously at the outfall (Port jurisdiction) and at a site upstream (City or Airport jurisdiction), the jurisdictions are better able to identify potential illicit discharges and facilitate upstream source identification. Results are discussed in Appendix B: Dry Weather Monitoring Report. The coordination of DWM programs is beneficial to the watershed because it provides comprehensive detection, analysis, and investigation of pollutant discharges at a watershed level. The Port anticipates continuing and possibly expanding this effort by coordinating with additional neighboring jurisdictions and/or including more portions of the MS4. 2-9

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23 Port of San Diego Environmental Services Department 2008 JURMP ANNUAL REPORT Section 3: Municipal Component Section 3: Municipal Component 3.1 Background The Municipal Stormwater Permit requires that the Port of San Diego develop and implement a program to prevent or reduce pollutants in urban runoff from all municipal land use areas or activities. As stated in Section 2 of the Port JURMP Document, the Port has developed a municipal infrastructure to maintain the quality of life enjoyed each day by tens of thousands of visitors and 28,000 employees of both the Port and the Port tenants. The activities supported by the Port s municipal infrastructure contribute to the impacts of urban runoff on the water quality of San Diego Bay. Proper development and maintenance of this infrastructure will help control the water quality impacts of urban runoff. The Port of San Diego is responsible for several different types of municipal facilities, namely: Tenth Avenue and National City Marine Terminals; the Cruise Ship Terminal; 15 municipal parks; seven fishing piers; four boat launch ramps; parking lots; Harbor Police buildings and two General Services equipment yards; and administration buildings. The Port Environmental Services Department collaborated with the General Services Department and the Marine Operations Department to develop many of the programs for the municipal areas and activities. This section of the 2008 Port JURMP Annual Report discusses the management of municipal activities within the Port s jurisdiction during the reporting period. 3.2 JURMP Implementation The requirements for managing potential stormwater quality impacts from municipal activities are listed in Section F.3.a of the Permit. Chapter 2 of the Port JURMP Document outlines the program elements implemented by the Port to meet these requirements. The sections below are provided to comply with the Municipal Stormwater Permit reporting requirements. Although new program components have not been added to the JURMP since its development in 2001, aspects of the program continue to be modified and improved. The format of this report is similar to the 2007 Annual Report and includes information on the implementation of minimum required BMPs at high priority municipal facilities (Section 3.2.C), and a brief assessment of the effectiveness of the Municipal Program Component (Section 3.3). The Port also developed goals for the Municipal Component to provide a means of evaluating the program s accomplishments. The goals for the Municipal Component, and the measures by which to track the progress of each, are outlined in Table