This table highlights key stakeholder groups and partnerships who have been instrumental in applying for and securing grant funds for restoration activities throughout the watershed. Specifically, the table highlights Malibu Creek watershed projects that have been successfully completed over the past ten years. It also showcases: 1) the partnerships vital to successful implementation of restoration activities, 2) the funds that were leveraged or secured, and 3) the variety and types of projects undertaken in both the upper and lower watershed.
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Completed Malibu Creek Watershed |
Funding Source and |
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Living Lightly in Our Watersheds Resource Guide |
Westlake |
$99,000 |
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Riparian Acquisition in Cold Creek
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CSCC/WRP |
$179,000 |
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Making Progress: Restoration of the Malibu Creek Watershed
Summary: This report represents the first comprehensive evaluation of the progress made toward implemenation of the watershed restoration plan since its adoption in 1995 (see "1995 Malibu Creek Watershed Natural Resources Plan" below). The report summarizes progress in key areas such as "reducing excess flows", "water quality" and "managing solid waste". The report concludes with a summary of "Top Ten" watershed restoration priorities, a consolidation of the original "44 action items".
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Stormceptor at Malibu Road Drain
The City of Malibu was awarded Prop A funds to install a Stormceptor for the 24-inch Malibu Road Drain (commonly referred to as the Mystery Drain) which discharges directly into Malibu Lagoon. The stormceptor is designed to remove grease, oil, trash and sediment. The City also added a disinfection system (as a pilot project) to work in concert with the Stormceptor to remove pathogens from the discharge, though this disinfection system is not currently operational. The City plans to install a pump station at this location and send up to 200 gal/min to the proposed new treatment/disinfection facility on Civic Center Way.
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Prop A funds Purizer Corp. City of Malibu |
$730,000
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Malibu Creek Discharge Avoidance Study
Summary: Assessment of all possible options for disposing of the tertiary-treated wastewater generated by the Tapia treatment plant.
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LVMWD |
$850,000 |
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Effects of Breaching the Sand Barrier on Biota at Malibu Lagoon
Summary: Survey of birds and fish, and monitoring of water quality parameters (ammonia, nitrates, phosphates, DO, turbidity, water temperature, pH, salinity and lagoon water levels).
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CalTrans |
$47,000 |
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Stable and Horse Management
Summary: The RCDSMM: 1) conducted an extensive research effort to identify all horse owners and corrals in the Malibu Creek watershed; 2) conducted a watershed-wide survey of horse owners to better understand their current management practices and needs 3) hosted a horse manure compost demonstration site; 4) created a video entitled "Horse Management Program." and 5) developed a Stable and Horse Management BMP manual to help reduce point and nonpoint source pollution from livestock waste.
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EPA 319(h) |
$84,000 |
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Lower Malibu Creek and Lagoon Resource Enhancement and Management Study
Assessment of the lower Malibu Creek watershed and lagoon, and compilation of management alternatives for implementing restoration, protection and management activities. CSCC EPA LVMWD SMBRP $276,000
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CSCC EPA LVMWD SMBRP |
$276,000 |
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Septic Tracer Study (The "Dye" Study)
Summary: Phase I: Evaluation of the fate transport of pathogens from septic system effluent at one test site (Cross Creek Shopping Center) to groundwater and Malibu Creek and Lagoon. Phase II: Investigation of the potential for septic contamination from residential and commercial properties in the Malibu Civic Center area, near the creek, lagoon and surfzone.
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EPA 319(h) Malibu |
$60,000
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Septic Systems in Malibu
Summary: Estimation of the number of multi-family and commercial septic systems located in the Lower Malibu Creek watershed. Heal the Bay estimates that there are 390 multi-family and commercial septic systems in this area, many of which have not been permitted by the Regional Board. A summary of recommended actions is included in the accompanying report.
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Heal the Bay |
Staff Time |
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Endangered Species Protection Studies (Steelhead Trout)
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LVMWD
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$20,000 |
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Framework for Monitoring Enhancement and Action for the Malibu Creek Watershed
Summary: Watershed assessment and design of a citizen volunteer monitoring program (Stream Team) that collects useable high-quality data that addresses specific issues in the Malibu Creek Watershed and fills data gaps for regional stakeholders. A 150-page easy-to-understand, step-by-step field guide was produced and is used by volunteers to conduct water chemistry and stream walk monitoring activities. The guide also contains educational information about natural processes, issues of concern and the history of urban development in the Malibu Creek watershed.
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CSCC |
$37,000 |
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Water Conservation Study
Summary: Implementation of the North American Residential End Use Study, which installed data loggers in 100 homes to gather detailed information on water use. Data is being used to set national standards on appliance efficiency and conservation program planning. The study confirmed toilet flushing as the largest indoor use and provided data on incidence of leaks.
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LVMWD AWWARF |
$436,000 |
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Sediment Reduction and Streambank Stabilization - Las Virgenes Creek |
EPA 319(h) County of LA (Prop A) |
$607,000 (including in-kind services) |
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Restoration of Malibu Lagoon Bird Peninsula and Mud Flats |
EPA Near Coastal Waters Program Grant CalTrans |
$161,695
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1995 Malibu Creek Watershed Natural Resources Plan
Summary: This plan addresses watershed resoures, water quality and quanity issues, and pollution reduction strategies in the Malibu Creek watershed. A highlight of the plan is its "44 action items", created by watershed stakeholders through a consensus process. These 44 action items provide the guiding principles for restoration of the Malibu Creek watershed.
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Tidewater Goby Reintroduction to Malibu Lagoon
Summary: Successful re-introduction of 54 tidewater gobies, a federally listed endangered species, into Malibu Lagoon. As many as 1500 gobies were counted in 1998.
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State Parks |
$23,000 |