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TOC

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

References

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Table Of Contents
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CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION I-3
1.1 Purpose I-3
1.2 Goals and Objectives I-3
1.3 Stakeholders in Watershed Planning and Management I-4
1.4 Report Format I-4

CHAPTER II: WATERSHED RESOURCE ISSUES II-1
2.1 Problem Statement II-1
2.2 Creek Instability II-1
2.2.1 Erosion-Caused Land Loss II-2
2.2.2 Loss of Floodplain Habitat II-2
2.2.3 Loss of Riparian Habitat II-3
2.2.4 Non-Native Species II-3
2.2.5 Loss of Recreation Opportunities II-4
2.3 Water Quality II-4
2.3.1 Poor Surface Water Quality II-5
2.3.2 Decrease/Disappearance of Aquatic Species II-5
2.4 Flooding II-6

CHAPTER III: RECOMMENDED MANAGEMENT ACTIONS III-1
3.1 Introduction III-1
3.2 Multi-Objective Planning III-1
3.2.1 Aliso Creek Mainstem Ecosystem Restoration III-2
3.2.2 Sulphur Creek Ecosystem Restoration III-3
3.2.3 Wood Canyon Ecosystem Restoration III-3
3.2.4 English Canyon Ecosystem Restoration III-4
3.2.5 Pacific Park Basin Ecosystem Restoration III-4
3.2.6 Expansion of Program, Monitoring, and Evaluation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) III-4
3.2.7 Small Wetlands for Water Quality III-5
3.2.8 Bank Stabilization Study - SOCWA Treatment Plant III-5
3.2.9 English Canyon Erosion Control III-5
3.2.10 Floodproofing at Aliso Creek Inn III-6
3.2.11 Watershed Education III-6
3.2.12 Water Quality Monitoring Plan III-7
3.2.13 Exotic Species Eradication Program III-8

CHAPTER IV: IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF THE PLAN IV-1
4.1 Implementation IV-1
4.1.1 Land Use Planning Process IV-1
4.1.2 Subwatershed Plans IV-1
4.1.3 Policies and Programs IV-1
4.1.4 Land Stewardship IV-1
4.2 Monitoring IV-2

 

CHAPTER V: REFERENCES

 

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Mayilyn Thoms is the contact person for Aliso Creek Watershed