Dominguez Watershed Master Plan Uses

Following is a summary of the desired uses for the Dominguez Watershed Management Master Plan identified by stakeholders to date.

Studies
Actions to consider
Trash Control
Concepts to consider
Fees / Funding Opportunities
Education
General Environmental Improvements

Studies

• identify watershed wide (holistic) studies
• GIS the watershed-each city to participate
• tie in sediment studies to WQ studies
• environmental safety
• involve local colleges and universities for help and ideas
• on site/real time testing and monitoring
• inspections-tie to existing where possible (restaurants, etc.)
• non-point source identification
• support informational needs for water quality and natural resource agencies

Actions to Consider

• reevaluate issuance of development/construction permits
• water quality source identification and control
• habitat restoration
• increase open space and access to and parks along channels/waterways
• urban development guidelines/strategies
• urban runoff treatment
• community / jurisdiction supported water quality standards / beneficial uses
• design and implement a watershed health monitoring program utilizing existing
• monitoring programs
• water and land conservation strategies / projects
• projects to link Dominguez Channel with Harbors, cultural centers, parks
• flood protection
• water conservation

Trash Control

• Keep trash and debris out of drains
• make recycling easier
• increase # of trash cans in public areas
• overall trash management system

Concepts to consider

• research/require alternative/pervious pavements
• structural BMPs (new, retrofit, redevelopment)
• mitigation of contaminated areas/brownfields/superfund sites
• treatment wetlands
• Office of Homeland Cleanliness
• adopt-a-drain program
• share along channels and throughout watershed what is happening / create a picture/understanding through scientific monitoring and articulation
• intercept, retain, treat and reuse stormwater/urban runoff
• prioritized projects to maintain and restore the biological, chemical, and physical integrity in the Dominguez Watershed for the sustainability of local communities
• common vision for the ecological and economic sustainability and livability of the watershed
• encourage and increase the use of recycled water

Fees / Funding Opportunities

• storm water impact fee (vehicles, businesses, residences)
• assessment of water discharge
• increased penalties for environmental impact of wetlands
• charge fee for runoff
• credit and rebate program for compliance and decreases
• charge fees for plastic manufacturers
• share responsibility in funding monitoring and clean up along watershed
• provide financial or other incentives to improve water quality
• studies funded based on population, area, impact (industry)
• use mitigation funding for projects
• surcharge on trash generators
• enforce stiff fines on litter

Education

• increase public involvement
• tie in County and State Watershed Management Plan educational programs to TMDLs
• educate about environmental responsibility
• tie environmental improvements to quality of life issues

General Environmental Improvements

• salt marsh establishment
• improve open space quality
• develop access overlaps to create corridor for animals and people to use, enjoy, explore, educate
• acceptable bacteria and metals levels in receiving waters
• focus on different aspects of project development such as habitat restoration and recreation area improvements rather than focusing on stormwater BMPs to solve watershed problems