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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5341 TO APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE WATERSHED CONSERVATION RESOURCE CENTER (WCRC) TO
ALLOW FOR PROJECTS ON PUBLIC LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends
Ordinance No. 5341 to approve an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC) to allow for projects on public lands owned
by the City of Fayetteville. A copy of the revised Memorandum of Understanding is attached as
Exhibit"A."
PASSED and APPROVED this 7h day of September, 2010.
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AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
WATERSHED CONSERVATION RESOURCE CENTER(WCRC)AND THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS
Section D(2)(a) of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered into and
executed by and between the Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC) and the
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (City) is hereby amended by the parties to read as follows:
"a. Identification of stream reaches that could benefit from stream
restoration and prioritize, in streams within the City limits or on City-
owned property."
All other provisions of MOU remain in full force and effect.
WATERSHED CONSERVATION RESOURCE CENTER
Sandi J. Fdfmica, Executive Director
Watershed Conservation Resource Center
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Action Required:
City staff recommends approval of an addendum to the original Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with
Watershed Conservation Resource Center(WCRC)to allow for projects on public lands owned by the City of
Fayetteville.
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TayMLfi le THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO Council Meeting of September 7,2010
To: Mayor and City Council
Thru: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
From: John Coleman, Sustainability Director
Date: August 31, 2010
Subject: RE: Addendum to MOU with Watershed Conservation Resource Center
RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends approval of an addendum to the original Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)with Watershed
Conservation Resource Center(WCRC)to allow for projects on public lands owned by the City of Fayetteville.
BACKGROUND
On August 3,2010 City Council approved a MOU with WCRC.The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)
was to establish a general framework for cooperation between the WCRC and the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE to 1)seek
funding and conduct stream restoration projects to achieve the common goal of restoring unstable sections of streams to a
morphologically stable form utilizing a natural channel design approach and 2)to work together on nonpoint source(NPS)
related issues associated with reducing nutrients and improving riparian and other natural areas.
The WCRC is a nonprofit organization that strives to protect, conserve, and restore natural resources by utilizing the watershed
approach, environmental outreach, and providing planning and technical assistance to landowners, communities, and
government. The WCRC principals are regional experts and local leaders in implementing natural channel design-based stream
restorations that meet multiple local and regional objectives relating to river channel instability, water quality, and ecological
services.
The City has successfully partnered with WCRC to receive approximately $470,000 in federal grants for stream restoration and
is in discussions with federal grant agencies for approximately $890,000 additional grant funds for stream restoration. WCRC
has been instrumental in securing these funds due to their relationships with Federal grant agencies and their proven track
record of successful stream restoration projects.
This MOU establishes a partnership between the City and WCRC whereby the WCRC will actively seek grant funding for
stream restoration projects, and will allow the City the opportunity to quickly take advantage of opportunities identified.
Initially, the MOU only included projects within the city limits of Fayetteville, but with the opportunity for a project at the
Noland Wastewater Treatment Plant staff also wants to include public lands owned by the City of Fayetteville.
BUDGETIMPACT
The proposed agreement will cause no budget impact. As tasks are identified,a Task Order,with associated fee,will be
developed for approval by the Mayor and City Council.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13#zr TO APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE WATERSHED CONSERVATION RESOURCE CENTER (WCRC) TO
ALLOW FOR PROJECTS ON PUBLIC LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS:
`E! ection 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends
Ordinance 6:1-644'to approve an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC) to allow for projects on public lands owned
by the City of Fayetteville. A copy of the revised Memorandum of Understanding is attached as
Exhibit"A."
PASSED and APPROVED this 7ffi day of September, 2010.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN,Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
ORDINANCE. NO. 5341
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF FORMAL
COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE WATERSHED CONSERVATION
RESOURCE CENTER TO ESTABLISH A GENERAL FRAMEWORK OF
COOPERATION TO SEEK FUNDING,CONDUCT STREAM RESTORATION
PROJECTS AND TO WORK TOGETHER ON NONPOINT SOURCE
RELATED ISSUES
WHEREAS, the purpose of the attached Memorandum of Understanding is to establish a
general framework for cooperation between the Watershed Conservation Resource Center
(WCRC) and the City to seek funding and conduct stream restoration projects to achieve the
common goal of restoring unstable sections of streams to a morphologically stable form utilizing
a natural channel design approach and to work together on nonpoint source related issues
associated with reducing nutrients and improving riparian and other natural areas; and
WHEREAS, the WCRC is a nonprofit organization with regional experts that strive to
protect, conserve and restore natural resources by utilizing the watershed approach,
environmental outreach, and providing planning and technical assistance to landowners,
communities, and government; and
WHEREAS, the City has successfully partnered with WCRC in the past to receive
approximately $470,000.00 in federal grants for stream restoration and the City and WCRC are
currently in discussions with federal grant agencies for approximately $890,000.00 in additional
grant funds for stream restoration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
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Ordinance No. 5341
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby determines
an exceptional situation exists in which competitive bidding is deemed not feasible or practical
and therefore waives the requirements of formal competitive bidding and approves a
Memorandum of Understanding (marked as Exhibit"A" attached hereto and made a part hereof)
between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas and WCRC to establish a general framework for
cooperation to seek funding and conduct stream restoration projects and to work together on
nonpoint source.related issues.
PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of August,2010.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
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This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),is entered into and executed on the date indicated
below the signature block, by and between the Watershed Conservation Resource Center,
hereinafter referred to as WCRC, and the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE.
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this MOU is to establish a general framework for cooperation between the
WCRC and the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE to 1) seek funding and conduct stream restoration
projects to achieve the common goal of restoring unstable sections of streams to a
morphologically stable form utilizing a natural channel design approach and 2) to work together
on nonpoint source (NPS) related issues associated with reducing nutrients and improving
riparian and other natural areas. Innovative approaches will be used in designing and
implementing stream restorations that will result in improved water quality of the City's
watersheds and will address severe streambank erosion, while restoring aquatic and terrestrial
habitat and maintaining a sustainable, natural hydrology. Such cooperation will serve the parties'
mutual interest.
B. STATEMENT OF MUTUAL INTERESTS AND BENEFITS
The WCRC is a nonprofit organization that strives to protect, conserve, and restore natural
resources by utilizing the watershed approach, environmental outreach, and providing planning
and technical assistance to landowners, communities, and government. The WCRC principals
are regional experts and local leaders in implementing natural channel design-based stream
restorations that meet multiple local and regional objectives relating to river channel instability,
water quality, and ecological services. This MOU is of benefit to the CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE because these activities will help to meet the objectives of the City's Nutrient
Reduction Plan and will lead to both aquatic and terrestrial habitat restoration, improved water
quality in the form of both phosphorus and sediment reductions, reduced streambank erosion,
and improve aesthetics of local streams and rivers. This effort will also help to promote the use
of alternatives to traditional channel modifications in both urbanizing and rural areas.
The WCRC and the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE partnered and obtained a grant for the
Restoration of a Tributary to Mud Creek, Fayetteville, AR. The project restored 1,200 feet of
stream through Gulley Park and prevents an estimated minimum of 110,000 lbs/year of sediment
from entering the stream system, resulting in 27 lbs/year of total phosphorus and 68 lbs/yr of
total nitrogen reductions in the Illinois River basin. Additionally WCRC and the CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE formed partnerships for two cunent stream restoration projects which are also
grant funded. The projects are summarized as follows:
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Project Grant Source Status Funding Fayetteville Project
I^unding Cost
Restoration of a Tributary to U.S. EPA 319 Grant complete
Mud Creek through ANRC $ 121,000 $ 141,200 $262,200
Stream Restoration Environmental
Demonstration at Niokaska Protection Agency current
Creek in Sweetbriar Park Region 6 $234,000 $ 78,000 $317,000
Stream Restoration of the
West Fork of the White River U.S. I,,PA 319 Grant
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(WFWR) adjacent to the through ANRC
Fayetteville Executive Airport $ 115,076 $ 86,812 $201,888
C. FEES AND PAYMENTS
No fee is associated with this MOU As projects arc identified by the City, a Task Order
establishing the scope, fee, and payment terms for the project will be developed. The basis of
this fee, and justification for the fee shall be contained in an Appendix attached to each Task
Order. Adjustment of the fee may be made should WCRC establish and the CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE agree that there has been, or is to be, a significant change in scope, complexity
or character of the services to be performed; or if the CITY OF FAYETTEVIL,LE decides to
shorten the duration of work from the time period specified in the Agreement for completion of
work and such modification warrants such adjustment.
In consideration of the above premises, the parties agree as follows:
D. THE WCRC
1. Shall seek funding opportunities for stream restoration projects and other projects
related to reduction of non-point source pollution.
2. Upon approval of specific Task Orders by the Mayor or City Council, as required by the
City's procurement requirements, sliall provide the services detailed in each Task Order.
Said tasks may include:
a. Identification of stream reaches that could benefit from stream restoration
and prioritize, in streams within the City limits.
b. Estimation of phosphorous reduction that would be realized for each priority
stream restoration project.
c. Assistance in developing grant applications for identified stream restorations
mid other non-point source pollution assessment projects.
d. Assistance to the CITY OF FAYE` rEVILLE in addressing other NPS
related issues.
3. Shall accomplish other specific tasks as detailed in each Task Order
E. THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE:
1. Shall coordinate all activities within the City of Fayetteville Divisions and Departments
and between the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and the WCRC.
2. Shall assist with project activities and tasks. <3.
3. Shall provide review and input into the final restoration designs.
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4. Shall oversee activities and coordinate staff needed for implementation of the restoration
designs.
5. Shall provide documentation of all project activities and associated matching funds.
6. Recognizes that their participation in stream restoration and NPS projects acquired is an
integral component in carrying out a successful project that will result in improved water
quality and habitat restoration.
7. Shall accomplish other specific tasks as detailed in each Task Order.
F. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PARTIES THAT:
1. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA). CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE contract and
documents prepared while performing city contractual work are subject to the Arkansas Freedom
of Information Act. If a Freedom of Information Act request is presented to the CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, the WCRC will do everything possible to provide the documents in a prompt
and timely manner as prescribed in the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (A.C.A. §25-19-
101 et. seq.) Only legally authorized photocopying costs pursuant to the FOIA may be assessed
for this compliance. Any information furnished to the WCRC under this instrument is subject to
the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
2. MODIFICATION. Modifications within the scope of the instrument shall be made by mutual
consent of the parties. Changes, modifications, or amendments in scope (other than as
specifically established in this MOU), price or fees to this agreement shall not be allowed
without a prior formal contract amendment approved by the Mayor and/or the City Council in
advance of the change in scope, cost or fees.
3. PARTICIPATION IN SIMILAR ACTIVI'T'IES. This instrument in no way restricts the
WCRC or the CITY OF FAYEf'I'EVILLE from participating in similar activities with other
public or private agencies, organizations, and individuals.
4. COMMENCEMENT/EXPIRATION DATE. The instrument is executed as of the date of the
last signature and is effective for three years.
5. PRINCIPAL CONTACT. The principal contacts for this instrument are:
Sandi Formica, Executive Director
Watershed Conservation Resource Center
380 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Office Phone: 479-444-1916
Cell Phone: 501-352-5252
Office Fax: 928-396-2546
E-mail: weref,.�watershedeonservation.or,
Chris Brown, P.E., City Engineer
City of Fayetteville
113 W. Mountain
Fayetteville,AR 72701
Phone: 479-575-8206
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Fax: 479-575-8202
E-mail: cbrown&i.fayetteville.anus
Sarah Wrede, E.I., Staff Engineer
City of Fayetteville
Phone: 479-575-8206
E-mail: swrede .ci.fayetteville.ar.us
6. NONDISCRIMINATION. During the performance of this agreement, all parties will abide
by the terms of Executive Order 11246 on nondiscrimination and will not discriminate against
any person because of age, race, color, religion,sex, national origin,or disability.
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WCRC Statement of Qualifications
About the Watershed Conservation Resource Center
The Watershed Conservation Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose
mission is "to protect, conserve, and restore natural resources by utilizing the
watershed approach, environmental outreach, and providing planning and technical
assistance to landowners, communities, and government. "
The co-founders and principals of the Watershed Conservation Resource Center, Sandi J.Formica and
Mathew Van Eps have extensive backgrounds and are leading regional experts in watershed
management, watershed assessment, stream stability analysis, natural channel restoration design and
the utilization of GIS for inventory and evaluation of natural resource condition. The Watershed
Conservation Resource Center provides specialized assistance concerning watershed resource issues to
a variety of organizations including; watershed groups; local, state and federal governments;non-profit
organizations; conservation districts; and other entities that request assistance. The staff has a broad
range of,experience with the watershed approach and has spent many years working throughout
Arkansas on a variety of watershed issues. The WCRC is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and has a
staff of five.
The Watershed Conservation Resource
Center is engaged in several watershed
assessment and stream restoration yJ
projects. At this time,the WCRC has 0 `-
received f indittg for the design of t s t-
three stream restoration projects in `
northwest Arkansas, two of which are
on the West Fork of the White River.
The WCRC is currently engaged in
projects that assess stream stability
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erosion rates for developing
streambank erosion prediction curves
for various fluvial systems in
Arkansas. WCRC staff has provided
technical assistance and t N
recommendations to state and federal
natural resource agencies regarding sheambank stabilization projects in Arkansas, The WCRC is in
the process of completing an USDA grant, to develop with a host of government entities,NGOs,and
landowners a project plan for the restoration of unstable reaches on the West Fork White River,in
Northwest Arkansas. This project includes collecting field data to develop.a restoration design for
priority reaches along with introducing natural channel restoration design concepts to state and federal
programs. The staff of the WCRC has tremendous experience in project team coordination and
working in a team oriented environment composed of various natural resource agencies from federal,
state,and local levels along with landowners and non-government entities. The WCRC has also
developed a regional training program and assists with the development and teaching of watershed
based training courses that are attended by environmental professionals from around the country.
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WCRC Statement of Qualifications
Restoration of a Tributary to Mud Creek, Fayetteville, AR
Funding Source: U.S. EPA 319 Grant through ANRC and City of Fayetteville
The WCRC was responsible for the design and implementation of a stream restoration project for a
1,200 ft section of stream that travels through an urban city park in Fayetteville, AR. Lateral erosion
of streambanks in the park generated excessive amounts of sediment that was delivered to the Illinois
River watershed. Also, the eroding streambanks posed safety hazards for park users and were
encroaching on park infrastructure. The WCRC partnered with the City of Fayetteville (City) and
obtained a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 319 grant administered through the
Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) to provide professional services to restore this
unstable stream reach. The City provided matching funds for the project. A restoration design
utilizing a natural channel design approach based on data from local reference reaches was developed
and implemented by WCRC staff. The restoration was designed to minimize erosion, reduce sediment
loads to the system, and enhance the aquatic habitat of the stream. The WCRC obtained all required
permits and coordinated all implementation activities which include partnering with the most skilled
restoration contractor in the nation to build the designed stream restoration and procurement of
construction materials to be used that suit the City's aesthetic requirements. The design included a re -
vegetation plan which involved planting 4,500 native plants to enhanced stream stability and the local
ecosystem, while being aesthetically pleasing to park users. Since the restoration construction was
completed in late August 2008, three major storm events have occurred at the site including tropical
storm Ike which resulted in three times the design flow. The stream restoration remained effective
through each of the events and it is estimated that the project prevents a minimum of 100,000 lbs/year
of sediment from entering the stream system, while protecting park infrastructure. The WCRC
continues to monitor the site to ensure that the restoration remains successful into the future and to
provide guidance to the City for any maintenance that may be required. The proposed cost of this
project was $262,000 and the actual cost was $262,000. The project was completed within the
proposed timeframe.
Mid -South Watershed Training Program
Funding Source: U.S. EPA National Grant
The ".Mid -South Watershed Training Program" (MSWTP) is a three year project funded by the EPA,
in which a regional watershed training curriculum has been developed by the WCRC to provide the
education and technical tools needed for environmental professionals, watershed coordinators, and
watershed stakeholders to understand and apply the watershed approach as a means to conserve,
restore, and protect natural resources. A series of intensive training courses are being offered, that
provide sound, scientific methods for identifying sources and causes of NPS pollution; estimating
contaminant loads; identifying BMPs and developing restoration strategies; estimating contaminant
load reductions and costs; and performing planning, outreach, and long-range monitoring. The training
courses provide the technical tools needed for developing comprehensive watershed plans that include
the 'nine elements' listed in the National NPS Guidelines, and it benefits watersheds that cross both
State and EPA region boundaries by providing courses that focus on regional land use and water
quality issues. The MSWTP's target audience is environmental professionals from Arkansas,
Missouri, and Oklahoma; where there are shared watersheds with some shared U.S. EPA regions. This
regionally based program has provided the watershed management education opportunities to cultivate
the ability of all levels of government to develop and implement comprehensive watershed programs.
Course instructors range from local experts to internationally recognized environmental professionals.
The WCRC has several project partners including Wildland Hydrology, TNC, Upper White River
Foundation, University of Arkansas, USDA ARS, Audubon, U.S. EPA and Oklahoma State University.
WCRC Credentials
WCRC Statement of Qualifications
Sediment and Nutrient Evaluation of Blossom Way Branch, Rogers, Arkansas
Funding Source: U.S. EPA 319 Grant through ANRC and City of Rogers
As part of a larger EPA 319 project, the City of Rogers (City) contracted with the WCRC to assess
watershed conditions for sediment and nutrients and evaluate streambank erosion occurring in the
Blossom Way watershed, a rapidly urbanizing watershed within the Illinois River basin. As part of
this project, the WCRC conducted a detailed land use analysis using "heads -up" digitizing. The results
of the land -use analysis were used to determine impervious surfaces and to estimate sediment and
nutrient loads. The WCRC also developed streambank erosion prediction curves for the Osage Creek
watershed. This included evaluating in the field over 400 streambanks; measuring erosion rates for
approximately selected streambanks; and sampling bank materials to determine particle size
distributions. The streambank erosion prediction curves were used to estimate sediment and
phosphorus loads from eroding streambanks and load reductions that would be achieved from stream
restoration projects. The WCRC also identified sources of nutrient and sediment from the various land
uses in the Blossom Way watershed. Load contributions from sources. were estimated using GIS data,
other available data, published export coefficients, and simple to complex models or relationships.
The results of this project will be used by the City to help with urban planning that promotes
aesthetically pleasing greenways; excellent water quality; and preservation and restoration of habitat.
The proposed cost for this work was $87,000 and the actual cost was $87,000. The project was
completed on time within the proposed timeframe.
West Fork White River Watershed — Restoration of Priority Reaches Project Plan,
Northwest Arkansas
Funding Source: USDA NRCS Grant through Conservation Partnership Initiative National
Competition and In -kind Matching Funds from Project Partners
The WCRC and local partners received a grant to develop a locally based plan to reduce accelerated
streambank erosion in the West Fork watershed. Within the West Fork White River (WFWR)
watershed, an ADEQ assessment estimated that accelerated streambank erosion contributed 66% of an
average sediment load of 35,795 tons/yr for the system and that one 0.7 mile reach contributed 25% of
the streambank erosion load (Formica, et. al, 2004). Streambank erosion at a watershed scale was
evaluated by developing and applying a prioritization method to the WFWR. The results of this
project will be used in the watershed planning process to identify areas for restoration that will result in
a significant sediment reduction and maximized habitat restoration. Based on field data and GIS
analysis, twenty nine reaches were identified as needing restoration and were prioritized based upon -
criteria related to channel instability, sediment and nutrient contributions, and potential for success.
The project also included seeking funding sources and community outreach. A demonstration
restoration design using natural channel design techniques is in the process of being developed for one
high priority site. Funding for this project is provided through a USDA Natural Resource
Conservation Service "Conservation Partnership Initiative" grant This project is ongoing, the project
is on budget as established in the original work proposal.
Restoration of West Fork White River, Northwest Arkansas
Funding Source: U.S. EPA 319 Grant through ANRC and In -Kind Matching Funds from
Project Partners
The WCRC with several local partners was awarded an EPA 319 grant from the Arkansas Natural
Resources Commission to develop and implement a stream restoration design for an unstable reach on
the West Fork White River (WFWR) in northwest Arkansas. The reach of river that was restored was
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WCRC Statement of Qualifications
exhibiting signs of severe lateral streambank erosion and contributed over 1,400 tons of sediment per
year. The WCRC utilized a natural channel design approach to restore the impacted reach. The
restoration reduced streambank erosion and sediment loads to the WFWR, which is a major tributary
within the Beaver Lake watershed, northwest Arkansas' primary drinking water source. The
restoration also enhances the aquatic and terrestrial habitat of the stream system. Prior to restoration,
the WCRC measured lateral streambank erosion to provide baseline data for evaluating the success of
the project. Additionally, the WCRC used a portion of the grant funding to update regional curves that
are used to assess stream channel dimensions at un-gaged stream sites. The contributing watershed
area at the restoration site is approximately 18 mi2. The length of the restoration reach was
approximately 1,600 linear feet and involved coordination with three different landowners.
Implementation of the restoration plan began in April of 2009 and was completed in September 2009.
The WCRC was responsible for data collection, design development, acquisition of required permits,
and all phases of implementation. The WCRC continues to monitor the site to ensure long-term
success of the project by providing maintenance guidance to the affected landowner. This project was
completed on time and within the budget established at the time the grant was initiated.
Assessment of Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trails in the Cove Creek Watershed,
Lee Creek, Northwest Arkansas
Funding Source: U.S. EPA 319 Grant through ANRC and ht -Kind Matching Funds from
Project Partners
The WCRC partnered with the USDA Forest Service, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, and the
City of Fort Smith evaluates OHV trails and Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce sediment
and habitat destruction for an area within the Lee Creek watershed. An assessment of the project area
will provide information to identify restoration opportunities, recommend BMPs, water quality
monitoring, and identify locations for stream bank and riparian restoration activities to be conducted.
The WCRC is providing overall project management. Also, the WCRC has inventoried and mapped
the existing roads, trails and nonpoint source areas of concern, within the project area. Specific areas
were identified for targeting BMP applications, restoration practices, and identifying monitoring
locations, The WCRC is monitoring impacts by evaluating the extent of soil erosion and the WEPP
Roads model is being used to determine the magnitude of erosion expected from the current conditions
that exist in the project area and compare it to the desired condition of the project area. The project is
being funded through an EPA 319 grant along with matching funds from project partners.
Non Point Source Pollution (NPS) City of Fayetteville Phosphorus Reduction Plan
Funding Source: Geosyntec Consultants (City of Fayetteville)
The WCRC worked with a team of experts to develop a Phosphorus Reduction Plan for non -point
source pollution for the City of Fayetteville. The WCRC's responsibility on this project included
working with City staff to develop a stakeholder group to participate in the plan development and
provide input. The WCRC developed two projects that where recommended to be funded by the
stakeholder group. Implementation of these projects reduces phosphorus loads to the Beaver Lake
Watershed and included using pasture renovation to increase rain water infiltration of pasture and other
open spaces within the City and a stream restoration project that will reduce phosphorus contributions
of over 400 lbs annually. The work was completed within the budget.
WCRC Credentials
WCRC Statement of Qualifications
Geospatial Inventory and Assessment of Sediment from Unpaved Roads,
Strawberry and Kings River Watersheds, AR
Funding Source: The Nature Conservancy
The WCRC partnered with the Nature Conservancy Arkansas Field Office (TNC) to evaluate unpaved
roads in two rural watersheds in the Ozark Mountain Physiographic region. The WCRC evaluated 80
miles of unpaved roads in the North Big Creek watershed (a sub -watershed of the Strawberry River)
and 60 miles in the Dry Fork Creek watershed (a sub -watershed of the Kings River). The project
included two primary elements: 1) development of a GIS based inventory of unpaved road conditions
and 2) estimation of sediment loads from unpaved roads entering the stream network using the U.S.
Forest Service Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) road model. Employing mobile GIS
technology, the WCRC and TNC collected information that allowed the team to evaluate road
conditions and identify road sections that were in the greatest need of implementation of BMPs to
reduce sediment delivery to the stream network. The data was also used to generate maps to present
findings to county road maintenance supervisors. Utilizing the data collected during the GIS
inventory, the sediment load generated by the unpaved road network was estimated using the WEPP
road model. Detailed information was collected for randomly selected road sections to create input
data into the model. Based on the results of the modeled road sections, delivery coefficients were
developed and sediment loads entering the stream network were estimated. The proposed cost for this
work was $30,000 and the actual cost was $30,000. The work was completed on time based on the
schedule established in the original work agreement.
Review of Existing Watershed Assessment Data for Bayou Bartholomew &
Erosion Inventory on a Sub -Basin, South Arkansas
Funding Source: Winrock International (U.S. EPA Watershed Initiative Grant)
The WCRC was awarded a sub -contract from Winrock International for an assessment of a sub -
watershed to Bayou Bartholomew. The work was funded as part of a Targeted Watershed Grant
awarded by the EPA. Deep Bayou, a subwatershed in Bayou Bartholomew watershed, was selected
for evaluation. Data and other information indicate that Deep Bayou generates a high annual sediment
load and there is high average concentration of sediment. The existing data was evaluated and
additional data was collected to serve as the basis of a water quality improvement plan that will reduce
sedimentation. Streambank erosion was evaluated as a source of sediment within Deep Bayou. Bank
erosion potential (bank erosion hazard index — BEHI and near bank shear stress - NBSS) was evaluated
using a qualitative method that included parameters such as bank angle, bank height ratio, rooting
depth, root density and bank protection. 14 miles of stream have been inventoried. to determine
streambank erosion potential. Streambanks that exhibited erosion potential of the highest qualitative
categories were inventoried utilizing GPS, so that the streambanks with a high erosion potential could
be mapped. By mapping these eroding streambanks, potential restoration sites were identified
increasing the probability of restoration and sediment reduction. The proposed cost of this project was
$50,000 and the actual cost was $50,000. This work was completed on time according to the proposed
schedule established in the original contract.
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Resume:
Resume:
Sandi J. Formica
Sandi J. Formica
Ms. Formica is the co-founder and executive director of the
Watershed Conservation
Watershed Conservation Resource Center. She has a proven
Resource Center
administrative ability in the development, implementation and
management of environmental programs; supervision and
Executive Director
evaluation of professional staff; grant development, writing and
budgeting; and establishment of working relationships with a
variety of government agencies, industries and the public.
Years of Experience
Demonstrated technical expertise of the watershed management
Twenty-seven
approach; sediment and nutrient watershed assessment;
nonpoint and point source pollution; development, execution
Education
and management of special environmental projects; data
M.S., 1984, Chemical Engineering. University of
evaluation and interpretation; animal -waste management system
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.
design and BMPs; identification of effective best management
6.8., 1982, with Honors. chemical Engineering,
practices; water quality monitoring; pollution prevention; and
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
environmental chemical processes. Experienced and
Special Recognition
knowledgeable in fluvial geomorphology, stream stability and
restoration; environmental model develo ment and assessment
p
Partnership for Environmental Excellence Award
EPA Region VI (Project Manager & Co-Prindpie
TMDL development and implementation; chemical analysis;
Investigator for 319 Projects conducted in Buffalo
environmental regulations; NPDES and state permitting; and
River watershed)
technical report writing. Ms. Formica has special skills of
Synergistic Activities
effectively communicating scientific/engineering data and
natural environmental processes to non -technical people and
2000-2004; chair, Arkansas Watershed Advisory
Group (AWAG): Initiated and help developed this
coordinating stakeholders to resolve environmental issues. She
multi -agency & organization working group that
has created the Mid -south Watershed Training Program, which
assists watershed partnerships in Arkansas
has been providing training courses instrumental to watershed
2002 and 2004; co-chair and chair, AWAG
management to environmental professional throughout the
Watershed Conference: Developed, organized, and
carried -out two state watershed conferences which
country since 2005. Instrumental in implementing the
focused on environmental training and education
watershed approach in Arkansas by working directly with local
October 2004; Arkansas Geomorphology
communities and natural resource agencies. Principal
Assessment Group: Initiated the forming of this
group of professionals to encourage collaboration
Investigator on several applied research projects including
on assessment techniques and projects in
watershed assessments which include data inventories, pollutant
Arkansas
load estimates, source identification and prioritization,
1992-2009; instructor, presenter, & coordinator,
development of potential solutions, and watershed monitorin •
g,
Environmental Outreach: Throughout Arkansas,
has developed presentations and training materials
evaluation of waste management systems and BMP
along with coordinating meetings & training on
implementation in protecting water, soil, and air quality; and
watershed management, BMPs, and assessment
development of local, volunteer -based programs which share
Employment History
resources to provide improved manure handling and utilization
to minimize impact to environment and costs to farmers.
Watershed Conservation Resource Center,
December 2004 to present. Arkansas Department
of Environmental Quality, 1992 to 2004 FTN
DETAILED EXPERIENCE
Associates, LTD., 1989 to 1992 Aluminum
Company of America, 1989 St. Catherine's Indian
Executive Director (December 2004 to Present), Watershed
School, 1986 to 1988 Badische corporation. 1984
Conservation Resource Center (WCRC), Little Rock, AR.
to 1985 University of Arkansas, Chemical
Engineering Department, 1982 to 1984
Oversee and manages newly formed environmental non-profit
organization. Responsible for project design; grant writing;
developing budgets; providing technical assistance; and
carrying -out watershed based projects. Current projects include
a regional watershed education program for environmental
WCRC Credentials
Sandi J. Formica
professionals; unpaved road survey and sediment evaluation; I Watershed Conservation
stream bank erosion evaluation and prioritization; stream
restoration design and implementation; and watershed sediment
source and load estimate evaluation.
Environmental Preservation Division Chief (May 2001 to
Resource Center
Executive Director
Selected Publications:
December 2004), Arkansas Department of Environmental
Quality, Little Rock, AR,
S.J. Formica, M.A. Van Eps, M.A. Nelson, A.S.
Managed non-regulatory,technically-based Division of 11
g
River .L. Mheds, J.M. Sediment Becnt SourceWest v ry
River Watershed - Inventory
employees with an annual budget of $1 million. The Division
and Evaluation." Proceedings from ASAE
consisted of three sections, Environmental Projects,
1 �
Conference "Self -Sustaining nlning Solutions for
Streams, Wetlands,and Watersheds,' held
Environmental Outreach, and Program Development. Programs
September 12-15,2004, St. Paul, MN.
and projects from these sections include appliedresearch on
M.A. Van Eps, S.J. Formica, T.L. Morris, J.M.
effectiveness of best mana ement practices at confined animal
g p
Beck, A.S. Cotter. "Using a Bank Erosion
Hazard Index (BEHI) to Estimate Annual
operations; watershed assessments which include evaluations of
Sediment Loads from Streambank Erosion in the
stream stabilit ; develo ment and im lementation of watershed
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West Fork White River Watershed.'
Proceedings from ASAE Conference Self -
approach. which includes providing both planning and technical
Sustaining Solutions for Streams, Wetlands, and
assistance to watershed groups; providing water quality training
Watersheds,' held September 12-15, 2004, St.
p
Paul MN.
to both high school teachers and students statewide; and the
development of an agency pollution prevention program. All
Brye, K.R., T.L. Morris, D.M. Miller, S.J. Formica,
M.A. Van Eps. 2004. "Estimating Bulk Density in
programs and projects emphasize implementation, education,
Vertically Exposed Stoney Alluvium Using a
and awareness. Over 9000 public contacts were made in 2002
Modified Excavation Method." Journal of
Environmental Quality. In Press.
from Division technical transfer workshops, information
Formica, S.J.; Giese, J.; Kresse, T.M.; Morris, T.;
meetings, presentations, poster sessions, organizational
and Van Eps, MA. 2001. "Using Data,
meetings, andpublic outreach events.
g
Communication, and Education to Improve
Swine Waste Management in the Buffalo River
Watershed." Published in the proceedings of the
Program Support Manager (January 1999 to April 2001),
2'" National Conference, "Nonpoint Source
Pollution Information & Education Programs," to
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, Little
be held May 15-17, Chicago, IL.
Rock, AR, Section. Manager for the Watershed and
Formica, S.J.; Anderson, W.M.; Van Eps, M.A.;
Technical Support Section (WTSS) of the Environmental
pP
andPuneet. Uti. ng
Morris, i Approach and Srivastava, Handling
Community to Handling and Utilizing
Preservation Division.
Dairy Manure in the Buffalo River Watershed."
Responsible for the development, management, and
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Published in the proceeding of the Natural
Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service,
administration of the WTSS program to I) provided technical
"Dairy Manure Systems: Equipment and
expertise and planning through proactive environmental projects
Technology," held March 20-22, Rochester, NY.
that investigate both the environmental and economic benefits
Formica, S.J.; Giese, J.; Kresse, T.M.; Morris, T.;
of potential solutions and 2) developed and implement state
Van Eps, M.A.; and Anderson, W.M. 2001.
"Buffalo National River Watershed: Partnerships
watershed strategies which focus on voluntary participation,
to Improve Swine Waste Management" EPA
Section 319 Success Stories, Vol 3.
local stakeholder involvement, and identifying viable solutions.
Coordinated, supervised and evaluated the WTSS professional
Srivastava, Punnet; Formica, S.J.; and Van Eps,
M.A. 2001. "A Watershed Approach to Assess
staff of five engineers and scientists. Secured funding for special
the West Fork of the White River." Abstract
projects including approximately two million dollars of
published in the proceedings of Arkansas Water
Resource Center, "TMDL and Related Water
environmental grant monies to help improve and protect the
Quality Issues Conference" held April 3-4,
state's natural resources. Represented the ADEQ on several
Fayetteville, AR.
state environmental task force committees and has developed
Pote, D.H.; Reed, B.A.; Daniel, T.C.; Nichols, D.J.;
Moore, P.A., Jr.; Edwards, D.R.; and Formica,
two committees to address swine and dairy manure management
S.J. 2001. Water -Quality Effects of Infiltration
issues. Coordinated with other ADEQ divisions, state and
Rate and Manure Application Rate for Soils
Receiving Swine Manure." Journal of Soil and
federal agencies, universities, citizens and other groups to
Water Conservation, Vol. 56, Not.
WCRC Credentials
address environmental issues and, specifically, initiated and
Sandi J. Formica
Watershed Conservation
chairs the Arkansas Watershed Advisory Group whose mission
Resource Center
is "to assist interested citizens and organizations by promoting
local voluntary approaches to watershed management and
Executive Director
conservation." Developed and coordinates information
workshops to provide an avenue of education and
Selected Publications:
communication between government agencies, scientists and the
Funkhouser, J., Little, P., Brahana, V., Kresse, T.,
public. Principal investigator, project manager, and technical
Anderson, M., Formica, S.J., and Huetter, T.
expert for five nonpoint source pollution projects which involve
P p p J
1999. "Methodology to Study the Effects of
watershed assessment; evaluation of waste management systems
Animal production in Mantled Karst Aquifers of
the Southern Ozarks." Proceedings from the
and BMPs in protecting water, soil and air quality;
q ye
AWRA Annual Summer Specialty Conference,
"Science
implementation of BMPs through education, training,
Into Policy: Water in the Public
RealmiWildland Hydrology" held June 30 - July
community programs and cost -share assistance; and
2, Bozeman, Montana.
coordination of project technical teams, participants, and
Van Eps, M.A.; Formica, S.J.; Kresse, T.M.;
stakeholders. Developed new special projects and programs to
Czamomski, A.; Moms, T.; VanSchaik, E.;
Giese, J. 1998. "Survey of Arkansas Swine
address environmental concerns. Provides technical and
Liquid Waste Systems.' Proceedings from
"International
planning expertise to other divisions, government agencies,
Conference on Agricultural
Engineering' held in Oslo, Norway. Paper No.
fanners, conservation districts, and industries. Projects have
98-E-017. (presentation by Formica)
been recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for their
Formica, S.J., Giese J., Kresse, T.M., Morris, T.,
technical integrity and success in partnership building among
VanSchalk, E. 1996. "A Review of Existing
Liquid Waste Management Systems at Confined
stakeholders.
Swine Farms and their Effectiveness in
Protecting Water Quality.' Proceedings from the
9th Annual AWRA/AGWA Symposium. Little
Engineer I1 and Project Manager (November 1994 to
Rock, AR. (presentation by Formica)
December 1998), Arkansas Department of Pollution Control
Kresse, T.M., VanSchaik, E., Formica, S.J., and
and Ecology, Little Rock, AR.
Morris T. 1996. "Ground Water Quality from
Confined Swine Operations." Proceedings from
Environmental Preservation Division: Responsible for the
the Conference on Diversity of Arkansas Water
development and management of aproactive technical support
p g pp
Resource Research. Arkansas Water Resources
Center
group focusing on solving environmental problems through
Publication No. MSC -195, p.30-36
investigating the environmental and economic benefits of
Formica, S.J., Giese J.,Kresse, T.M., Moris, T.
April, 18.20, 1995. "Nonpoint Source Watershed
potential solutions. Managed nonpoint source. pollution projects
g p p p J
Activities in the Buffalo River Watershed.'
($1.8 million) in which animal -waste management.. practices are
Proceedings from U.S. EPA Watershed Success
in Region 6, Part 1, p. 251-255.
evaluated for their effectiveness in protecting water quality and
Gross, M.A.; S.J. Formica; L.c. Gandy and J.
provides technical assistance to individuals, industries, and
Hestir. 1991. "A Comparison of Local Waste
agency personnel. Coordinated with all state, federal, and/or
Materials for Sulfate Reducing Weiland
Substrate." Proceedings from Constructed
private agencies involved in nonpoint source projects. Provides
Wetlands' for Water Quality Improvement, An
technical support to projects by performing the following:
International Symposium, Oct. 21-24,
Pensacola, Ff.
1) Reviewed and evaluates existing waste management systems
Gandy, L.C.; S.J. Formica and M.A. Gross. 1991.
and designs, current waste management practices, and water
"An Evaluation of Vertical Flow Sulfate Reducing
quality data.
Wetlands to Treat Low pH, Low Sulfate Acid
2) Developed water quality sampling plans; performs water
Mine Drainage Using Column Experiments."
Proceedings from XII Annual National
quality evaluations, and assists with water quality modeling.
Symposium on Mining, p. 81-93.
Recruits funds to support the technical
pp group and supervises two
Formica, S.J : J.A. Baron; L.T. Thibodeaux and LT
project field personnel and one, engineer. Initiated the expansion
Valsaraj. 1988. PCB Transport into Lake
Sediments; Conceptual Model and Laboratory
p ilplanning and g
of this ou to ncude watershed mana ement1Simulation.,435
Science and Tech., Vol. 22, No.
modeling.
1Env.
1 p.
Kresse, T.M.;LJ. Thibodeaux. and S.J. Formica.
1985. Desorption of PCB from Lake Sediment
Abstracts with Programs. South -Central section,
Geol. Soc. Amer., Vol.17, p. 163.
WCRC Credentials
Sandi J. Formica
Inspection Engineer II (February 1992 to September 1994), Arkansas Department of Pollution
Control and Ecology, Little Rock, AR. Water Division:
Reviewed and evaluated engineering plans for the treatment/utilization of animal waste at agricultural
facilities and wastewater at commercial facilities. Drafted State Water Permits and performed site visits at
facilities. Assisted with the development of educational programs for operators and evaluation of water
quality impacts from nonpoint source pollution.
Chemical Engineer (July 1989 to February 1992), FTN Associates, LTD., Little Rock, AR.
Experience in environmental model development, modeling, and model assessment. Performed several
waste -load allocation studies, which involved water quality modeling. Participated in the development,
design, and evaluation of a pilot -constructed wetland treatment system used to treat acid mine drainage.
Participated in water quality assessment and evaluation studies, Toxicity Reduction Evaluation, and a
wastewater treatment evaluation. Gained experience in NPDES permitting and knowledge of
environmental regulations.
Chemical Engineer (January 1989 to June 1989), Aluminum Company of America, Bauxite, AIL
Designed experiments and performed testing for the development of new products in the Product
Development Group. Supervised the research and development of an anion -absorbing chemical product
for use in wastewater treatment process.
Secondary Mathematics and Science Teacher (August 1986 to May 1988), St. Catherine's Indian
School, Santa Fe, N.M. Taught Geometry, Pre -Calculus, Chemistry and Physics to upper level high
school students. Duties included daily class preparation, presentation of
class material, evaluation of student's performance, and organization of physics and chemistry laboratory
experiments.
Chemical Engineer (May 1984 to August 1985), Badische Corporation, Freeport, TX.
Designed projects to improve plant operations. Organized, coordinated and performed cost analysis of
plant projects. Supervised work teams of 2-5 people for project installation. Performed design
calculations and economic evaluations of potential chemical production processes. Performed quality
control study by simulating chemical plant process in the laboratory.
Research and Departmental Assistant (August 1981 to April 1984), Chemical Engineering
Department, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.
Designed and performed laboratory simulation of PCB -contaminated lake system while obtaining
graduate degree. Developed and tested mathematical model of the system. Corrected student assignments
in mass -transfer, kinetics, and thermodynamics during senior year of undergraduate school.
WCRC Credentials
Resume: Matthew
Matthew Van Eps, PE, is the associate director and co-founder
A. Van Eps, PE
Watershed Conservation
of the Watershed Conservation Resource Center. Mr. Van Eps
Resource Center
possess a diverse and unique work experience history that has
facilitated the development of specialized watershed
Associate Director
assessment, conservation and restoration skills. He is
currently the project engineer for three design and build stream
PE License #: 10661
restoration projects in Northwest Arkansas. His background
has served to develop his scientific and philosophical
Years of Experience
understanding of the physical, chemical, biological, and
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anthropogenic processes affecting watershed resources. He
has been a project engineer on numerous watershed
Education
assessment projects in both rural and urban settings. He was
University of Arkansas- Fayetteville, Arkansas
also the project engineer for several projects that evaluated the
Master of Engineering Degree. in Environmental
Engineering, December 1996
implementation of BMPs to reduce the impact of confined
animal operation on water quality in Arkansas. Mr. Van Eps
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Blacksburg, Virginia
has a broad background in watershed management and has
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical
expertise in many aspects of the field including assessment,
Engineering, May 1993
regulatory issues,. stream stability analysis, stream restoration
Professional Training
design practices, integration of stakeholder involvement,
nutrient management, non -point source pollution; and BMP
Dr. Rosgen's Wildland Hydrology Courses:
identification and implementation
-Applied Fluvial Geomorphology
-River Morphology & Applications
-River Assessment & Monitoring
Associate Director (December 2004 to Present), Watershed
-River Restoration & Natural Channel Design
Conservation Resource Center (WCRC), Little Rock, AR.
Special Recognition
Provides technical, engineering, and project design expertise
Partnership for Environmental Excellence
for recognized environmental nonprofit organization. Stream
Award EPA Region VI
restoration design development and implementation project
Employment History
engineer. Responsible for all GIS applications; restoration
design; and field data collection. Assists with budgeting; grant
Watershed Conservation Resource center
development; and project development.
2004 -present
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
1997- 2004
Engineer PE, Environmental Projects Section Manager,
Challenge Environmental Laboratories 1997
University of Arkansas Civil Engineering Department
AR Dept. of Environmental Quality September 1997-
1994 to 1996
December 2004. West Fork White River Watershed
Assessment.
Synergistic Activities
Project engineer for a watershed assessment of the West Fork
Member of Green Infrastructure Environmental
White River in Northwest Arkansas. Surveyed the West Fork
y
Subcommittee for Fayetteville Green Infrastructure
Project 2009
White River (WFWR) and tributaries evaluating the erosion
potential of stream banks using a Bank Erosion Hazard Index.
the
the Lecturer for Ecological Engineering course at
University of Arkansas 2009
Developed and implemented a progressive and efficient data
collection and presentation process utilizing a GIS interface
Guest Lecturer for Environmental Soil and Water
and hand-held computing technology. Selected suitable
Science course at the University of Arkansas 2009
locations for the installation of ennanent cross-section
P
Presented Stream Morphology concepts to attendees.
of the Region 6 MS4 annual meeting in 2007
locations to assist in evaluating stream stability of the WFWR.
Performed computations and analysis of geomorphology data
collected for the WFWR assessment. Collected data to develop
a bank erosion sediment delivery model. Reviewed Quality
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Matthew A. Van Eps, PE
Assurance Project Plans (QAPP) to be submitted to the EPA l Watershed Conservation
addressing stormwater and biological sampling methods in the
watershed.
Urban Watershed Assessment.
Principal investigator for assessing the condition of the Rock
Resource Center
Associate Director
Selected Publications:
Creek watershed in Little Rock, Arkansas. Developed project
M.A. Van Eps, S.J. Formica, T.L. Morris, J.M. Beck,
work plan, budget, and EPA approved QAPP
proposal, $ pp
A.S
(BE Cotter. UsingAnnual Buak Erosion ditHard Index
(BEHI) to Estimate Sediment Loads from
documentation for urban watershed assessment. Supervised
SVeambank Erosion In the West Fork White River
and coordinated the collection and analysis of data including;
Watershed. Proceedings from ASAE Conference
"Self -Sustaining Solutions for Streams, Wetlands,
landuse, impervious surface analysis, and delineation of
and Watersheds," held September 12-15, 2004,
watershed and sub -watershed boundaries utilizing GIS;
St. Paul, MN.
utilization of visual watershed assessment methods and
S.J. Formica, M.A. Van Eps, M.A. Nelson, A.S.
Cotter, T.L. Morris, J.M. Beck. "West Fork White
handheld PC GIS interface for rapid assessment and
River Watershed - Sediment Source Inventory and
evaluation of historical flow data to determine
rence
Evprioritization;
"Set-Sustai ngProSoedions from ASAE , Wetlands,
Self- Sustaining Solutions for Streams, Wetlands,
changes in local hydrology; development of a flow weighted
and Watersheds," held September 12-15, 2004,
storm water quality sampling program; and collected and
St. Paul, MN.
evaluated fluvial geomorphology data to determine stream
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Brye, K.R., T.L. Morris, D.M. Miller, S.J. Formica,
"Estimating
M.A. Van Eps. 2004. Bulk Density in
stability and restoration potential.
Vertically Exposed Stoney Alluvium Using a
Modified Excavation Method." Journal of
Environmental Quality. In Press,
Fluvial Geomorphology Data Collection and Evaluation.
Collected and analyzed fluvial geomorphology data to
Formica, S.J.; Giese, J.; Kresse, T.M.; Morris, T.; and
Van Eps, M.A. 2001. "Using Data,
establish relationships between watershed area and stream
Communication, and Education to Improve Swine
Waste Management in the Buffalo River
channel geometry for the Boston Mountain physiographic
Watershed." Published in the proceedings of the
region. Obtained and evaluated historical USGS gage stationNonpoint
National Conference. Source
Pollution Information & Education Programs," held
records to determine flood return frequency as well as gage
May 15-17, Chicago, IL.
height and channel geometry relationships. Collected stream
Formica, S.J.; Anderson, W.M.; Van Eps, M.A.;
bank erosion data to develop relationship between stream bank
Morris, T.; and Srivastava, Puneet. 2001. "A
erosion variables and erosion rates. Performed a bank erosion
Community Approach to Handling and Utilizing
Dairy Manure in the Buffalo River Watershed."
survey for the City of Rogers, Arkansas for 15 miles of Osage
Published in the proceedings of the Natural
Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service,
Creek and headwater tributaries. Provided comment, critical
"Dairy Manure Systems: Equipment and
review and technical assistance on proposed stream bank
Technology.' held March 20-22, Rochester, NY.
stabilization projects to increase success and reduce costs.
Formica, S.J.; Giese, J.; Kresse, T.M.; Morris, T.;
Received over 120 hours of fluvial geomorphology training
Van Eps, M.A.; and Anderson, W.M. 2001.
"Buffalo National River Watershed: Partnerships to
from Dave Rosgen, P.H. Assisted Mr. Rosgen during training
Improve Swine Waste Management." To be
courses conducted in Northwest Arkansas, including selection
published in U.S. EPA Section 319 Success
Stories, Volume 3.
of sites for students to observe geomorphologic process and
Srivastava, Puneet; Formica, S.J.; and Van Eps,
providing assistance to students performing assessments in the
M.A. 2001. "A Watershed Approach to Assess the
field. Provided field based instruction of basic fluvial
West Fork of the White eArkansas River." Published in o the
proceedings of the Water Resource
geomorphology concepts to attendees of the 1st Arkansas
Watershed Advisory Group Conference in October 2002. He
is an instructor for the Basic Field Techniques to Determine
Stream Morphology training course presented by the WCRC
Mid -South Watershed Training Program.
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Section D(2)(a) o the Memorandum of Underst ding (MOU) entered into and
executed by and between tbe Watershed Conservation esource Center (WCRC) and the
City of Fayetteville, Arkans (City) is hereby amende� by the parties to read as follows:
"a. Identific�ion of stream
restoration and p 'oritize, in st
owned property."
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hereby amends Ordinance No. 5341 to approve an amendment to the Memorandum of
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