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@Public Awareness Survey Results 0 Nonpoint Source Pollution Survey of the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone and Lake Erie Coastal Zone Prepared for.- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources Coastal t-E] Z e, Prepared by.- Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Table of Contents Page Introduction ..................................... 1 Study Method .................................... 2 Study Findings ................................... 3 General Findings .................................. 3 Marinas / Recreational Boating ........................ 6 Forestry ......... I ............................... 8 Urban Sources ................................... 10 Hydromodification ................................. 12 Agriculture ...................................... 14 Appendix A Appendix B INTRODUCTION Section 6217 of the. Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1990 requires states with approved coastal zone management programs to addeess nonpoint source (NPS) pollution that impacts or threatens coastal waters by preparing Coastal NPS Control Plans. These plans should address the activities that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identified as major contributors to water pollution. These activities include: forestry; boating/marina operations; hydromodification; urban sources; and, agriculture. In 1993, the EPA released state guidance that specifies management measures for controlling nonpoint source (NPS) pollution from these sources. The management measures reflect a range of practices that are economically feasible, environmentally sound, and encompass the best available technology for reducing pollutants. Pennsylvania boasts two coastal zones. The 57 mile-long Delaware Estuary is located in southeastern Pennsylvania and includes 20 municipalities and three counties. It also contains the nation's fifth largest city - Philadelphia. The 63 mile-long Lake Erie Coastal Zone forms the northern rim of Ede County and includes ten municipalities. The eastern and western coastal zone boundaries are the New York and Ohio borders. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources (PA DER) is in the process of establishing its Coastal NIPS Control Program. In order to determine the extent of NPS pollution within each issue area and the degree to which EPA identified management measures are currently used, PA DER has surveyed agency representatives in the Delaware Estuary and Lake Ede Coastal Zones. The surveys asked the following questions: 0 What nonpoint-' sources of pollution are the most significant within Pennsylvania's coastal zones; What management measures are already being implemented or encouraged in Pennsylvania; 0 What nonpoint sources of pollution are currently not addressed Within the Commonwealth; and, 0 What are agencies doing to educate their constituency about NPS pollution and strategies for addressing NPS pollution? AGENCY SURVEY During july 1994, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) prepared surveys which were aimed at generating information from agencies which, because of their mission or location Within the Lake Ede and Delaware Estuary Coastal Zones, were addressing NPS pollution issues. The NPS issue areas addressed in the survey were 1 those that were identified by the EPA as major contributors of water pollution. A total of 175 surveys were mailed to public, private, non profit, and not for profit agencies whose sphere of influence affected either coastal zone. DVRPC made follow-up calls to agencies that had not returned a survey by the deadline. The final response rate was 41 %, or 71 respondents. Of those who responded, 75% represented Delaware Estuary concerns, 15% state-wide concerns, and, 10% Lake Erie concerns. A higher percentage of Delaware Estuary agencies received surveys due to the fact that a greater number of agencies are located within the Delaware Estuary watershed. Study Method Separate surveys were developed for each of the major nonpoint source issue areas. These include: agriculture; forestry; hydromodification; urban sources; and, recreational boating and marina operators. Agencies were selected because of their expertise in an issue area. In a few cases, more than one issue area was addressed by an agency. The surveys were designed to garner information about awareness of the Coastal Nonpoint Control Program, perceptions of the severity of NPS pollution problems, and the measures that are currently being encouraged to prevent NPS pollution. Survey Findings Survey findings are compared among respondents from various issue areas and within each issue area. A word of caution, survey responses are reported in terms of percentages for ease of discussion and comparison. For issue areas in which the total number of returned responses is low, the conclusions are based on an unrepresentative sample and should be used with caution. 2 General Findings Table I indicates that the respondents most likely to be.familiar with the Coastal Nonpoint Control Program (Program) are recreational boaters and marina operators (73%). The high percentage of respondents acknowledging their awareness of the Program suggests that PA DER'S initial effort to organize and educate recreational boaters and marina operators has been effective. The groups least likely to be aware of the Program are those who address urban and forestry issues. Only 39% of those representing urban concerns reported they were aware of the.Program. Twenty percent of the forestry respondents were aware of the Program. The greatest number of private consultants were represented in the forestry group. Table I ............... ............ Agriculture Marinas/ Forestry Hydro- Urban ........... .. ........ ... ............................. Boating modification Respondents familiar 55% 73% 20% 50% 39% .......... Wth the Coastal NPS .......... Control Program? Respondents representing forestry, agriculture, and marinas/boating tended to perceive NPS pollution within their issue areas as not as serious as other forms of NPS pollution (Table 11). However, those who completed urban source and hydromodification surveys characterized these sources of NPS pollution as as serious as NPS pollution from other activities. Table 11 ............ - How does NPS Urban Agriculture Marinas/ Forestry Hydro pollution from your area Boating modification of activity compare with ......... ........................ .... .......... .......... NPS pollution from ..... .. ........... other activities? More Serious 22% 0% 0% 0% 32% .............. .. ............... .. ............. ... As Serious 22% 13% 10% 67% ......... ... ..................... I-- .....I........... ............ .................. 56% 87% 80% 33% 0% Not as Serious 4M Note: Not aU respondents answered this question. 3 Respondents primarily use newsletters, personal meetings, and providing information upon request to educate their members, constituents, or clients. (Table 111). However, the preferred public education approach is through brochures (50%) and newsletter articles (50%). Respondents who represented agriculture and urban concerns were most likely to express interest in covering NPS issues in their newsletters. The majority of respondents appeared willing to support public education efforts by distributing NPS brochures and fact sheets. Table III ........ .. What educational efforts Agriculture Marinas/ Forestry Hydro. Urban have you initiated? ....Cai. 0'111111i4- Boating modification None 0% 33% 30% 25% 6% Brochures 27% 27% 20% 25% 39% Video/slide shows 45% 7% 10% 25% 32% Seminars/courses 2 73% 20% 0% 25% 26% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Personal meetings 73% 33% 40% 50% 32% Information available 82% 7% 40% 25% 35% . . . . . . . . . . . . upon request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . Newsletter items 82% 27% 10% 0% 65% . . . . . . . . . . . Fact sheets 45% 7% 10% 25% 19% 1 .............. ..... ..... .............. Outreach 27% 0% '10% 25% 32% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other 18% 13% 0% 0% With the exception of agriculture, most respondents reported that their members were at least somewhat aware of how land use practices affect water quality. The consensus among agriculture respondents was that their members were not aware of the connection between land use practices and water quality. (Table IV). Table IV How well informed do @AIJ Agriculture Marinas/ Forestry Hydro- Urban ::i.0644.010@ e.... you think your 0, Boating modification . . . . . . . . . . . members are about the effects of land practices on water . . . . . . . . . . . . quality*7 Very 0% 20% 20% 25% 3% 0% . . . . .. . . . . . Somewhat 36% 67% 70% 75% 61 64% 13% 10% 0 Not at all % 35% 1 % 4 Overall, respondents were interested in assisting PA DER with its NPS outreach efforts and 93% wanted information about management measures. (Tables V and M). Table V Would you be Wiling to A Agriculture Marinas/ Forestry Hydro- Urban p icipate in public Boating modification art education/outreach about NIPS pollution and the Coastal NPS Control Program by: . ......... Including information in, 64% 60% 20% 25% 42% mailings Including information in 82% 60% 20% 25% 74% your newsletter ... .. ..... Distributing NIPS and fact sheets 60% 67% 60% 50% 84% broc ures ... .........-...... ...... ........... ...... Orgainize workshops and 10% 7% 0% 0% 29% ........ .. .. ........ ............................ -111 ....... .. ......... ....... ...... ....... seminars Note Not aH respondents answered tAw question. Table VII Agriculture Marinas/ Hydro- Urban Boating modification ........... Would you be interested in 82% 100% 90% 75% 97% more information about management measures proposed under the Coastal NIPS Control Program? Eighty one percent of those who completed the survey indicated that they would attend a meeting to obtain more information about NPS pollution and the Coastal NPS Control Program. (Table \111). Interest among boaters/marina operators was overwhelming. Hydromodification respondents were much less enthusiastic than other groups. Table VI I Agriculture Marinas/ Forestry Hydro- Urban :-V d Boating modification ......... .....-.... . ............... ................... ..... Would attend a 73% 100% 80% 25% 83% NPS meeting Note: Not aH respondents answered this question. 5 Marinas and Recreational Boatinq A total of 15 respondents completed and returned the marina and recreational boating survey - representing a response rate of 30%. The majority of respondents assessed the practices listed in Table V111 as not being significant sources of NPS pollution. The one source boaters generally cited as a significant or extremely significant source of NPS pollution was inadequate stormwater management systems. Table VIII On a scale of I to 5, to what extent do you think the 3 4 5 following marina operations and boating practices contribute to NPS pollution in your area? % % Erosion along shoreline and inadequate bank 9 60% 1 7% 4 27% 1 1 7% -10 0% stabilization Dredging activity 8 53% 3 20% 2 13% 0 0% 2 13% Inadequate onshore collection systems (i.e. pump-out stations) 3 -21% -4 -29% -2 -14% 2 .14% 3 21% Inadequate stormwater management systems 2 115% 12 115% 13 123% 1 0 1 0% 1 6 46% Inadequate dry boat storage 9 64% 4 29% 1 7% 0 1 -0% 0 0% Lack of designated boat maintenance areas 7 50% 3 21% 2 14% 0 0% 2 14% Fuel, oil or other to)dc or hazardous substance spills 5 36% 2 14% 4 29% 1 7% 2 14% Materials used in pier and dock systems 9 1 60% 15 1 W% 1 010% 1 0 0% 1 7% Discharge of fish waste into water 10 71% 2 14% 1 17% 1 7% 0 0% Use of environmentally damaging substances to clean boats in or near water 7 50% 4 29% 0 0% 2 14% 1 7% Disposal of wastes from boats 6 43% 1 1 7% 3 21% 2 14% 2 14% In-the-water hull cleaning a 57% 3 21% 2 14% 0 0% 1 7% Boating in areas of critical or sensitive habil2l a 57 ti 4% Note: I not significan4 5 eirtremely significant 29% 7% 7% 21% 1 1% 5 % @2 57A 90 0% 6 When boaters and marina operators were asked to identify the NPS reduction practices that they have either implemented or encouraged, the ones most often mentioned were: clean up spills in a timely and diligent manner (80%), use pressure treated timber and concrete pilings for pier and dock construction (530/6), gain access to deeper water by extending docks rather than dredging (53%) and, provide dry boat storage (530%). (Table N. The practices least likely to be encouraged were the use of natural vegetation to stabilize shoreline (13%) and the promotion of proper fish waste management (13%). Table IX Which, if any, of the practices listed below, have you implemented or encouraged marina owners and operators or boaters to implement to prevent NPS pollution? Use natural vegetation to stabilize shoreline 2 13% Gain access to deeper water by extending docks rather than dredging 8 53% Provide adequate pump-out services 4 27% Install stormwater management systems with bypass or overflow systems 3 @0% Provide dry boat storage 8 53% Designate boat maintenance areas 7 47% Use pressure treated Umber and concrete pilings for pier and dock construction 8 53% Clean up spills in a timely and diligent manner 12 80% Promote proper fish waste management 2 13% Use phosphate-free and biodegradable detergents for boat washing 7 47% Use tarps; and vacuums to collect solid wastes produced by cleaning and repairing 5 33%] Vacuum or sweep up debris from boat maintenance on a regular basis 64 7 Forestry Within forestry, a total of 25 surveys were circulated. Ten respondents completed the survey and the response rate within this issue area was 40%. The activities most often identified as significant sources of NPS pollution were location of roads (90%), construction of access roads (80%), and design of roads (80%). The activities identified as insignificant sources of NIPS pollution included: fuel spills (70%), prescribed fires (70%), mechanical tree planting (60%), landings for cable yarding equipment (60%), and application of pesticides and fertilizers (50%). (Table X). Table X On a scale of 1 to 5, to 1 2 3 4 5 what extent do you think the following forestry activities contribute to NPS pollution in your # % # % # % # % area? Location of roads 1 10% 0 0% 5 50% 4 40% 0 0% Design of roads 2 20% 0 0% 4 40% 3 30% 1 10% Construction of access 2 20% 0 0% 4 40% 3 30% 1 10% roads Erosion 3 30% 1 1 10% 1 2 20% 1 10% 3 30% Groundskidding of logs 3 30% 1 10% 6 60% 0 0% 0 0% Landings for cable 6 60% 1 10% 2 20% 1 10% 0 0% yarding equipment Mechanical site 4 40% 3 30% 2 20% 1 10% 0 0% preparation Prescribed fires 7 70% 2 20% 1 10% 0 0% 0 0% Mechanical tree planting 6 60% 4 40% 0 0% 0 10% 0 0% Application of pesticides 5 50% 1 10% 1 10% 3 30% 0 0% and fertilizers 11 Fuel spills 7 70% 1 0 1 0% 0 0% 2 20% 1 10% Note: I not significant, 5 = extremely significant. 8 Of the practices listed to prevent NPS pollution, foresters indicated that they encouraged their clients to implement most of them. However, foresters were less likely to encourage their clients to designate fuel areas and control the application of pesticides. (Table Xl). Table)U Which, if any, of the forestry practices listed below, have you encouraged loggers and landowners to implement in order to yes prevent the impacts of NPS pollution? T _%, Identify and protect wetlands from logging activity 8 73% Locate and design roads to reduce sources and transport of 7 64% sediment Minimize erosion and sedimentation during road 6 55% constructon/reconstruction Use erosion and sediment control measures to prevent erosion 8 73% during logging operations Conduct timber harvest based on consideration of 8 73% regeneration Pre-plan skidtrails and landings to control erosion 7 64% Conduct erosion control practices during site preparation 7 64% Install forest tree plantations for the purpose of erosion control 4 36% Establish permanent vegetative cover on critical areas 9 82%1 Controlled application of pesticides and fertilizers 3 '27%1 Designate areas for petroleum storage and provide for 1 9% dispens ing and clean-up of spills 9 Urban Sources Sixty-nine surveys were sent to agencies that address urban sources of NPS pollution. With 31 respondents completing and returning the survey, a response rate of 45% was achieved. The activities that respondents classified as either very significant or extremely significant sources of NIPS pollution consisted of: runoff from roads, highways, and bridges (741*/*), construction activity (68%), and household activities (580%). For the most part, respondents did not perceive runoff from parks and golf courses as a significant source of NIPS pollution (50%). (Table XII). Table XI I On a scale of 1 1 2 3 4 to 5, to What extent do the following % % % % % contribute to NPS pollution? Construction 1 3% 2 6% 7 23% 10 32% 11 35% activity I I I I Onsite sewage 4 13% 7 23% 15 48% 2 6% 3 10% disposal systems Household 2 6% 7 23% 4 13% 9 29% 9 29% activities (e.g. fertilizing, car washing, etc.) Roads, 0 0% 0 0% 11 26% 8 26% 15 48% highways, and bridges I Golf 3 10% 12 40% a 27% 6 20% 1 3% course/parks I I I 1 12 139% 5 3 10% service stations 3 +10% 8 Note: I not significan4 5 caremely significant. 10 Procedures that survey respondents have encouraged their constituents to practice to prevent NPS pollution include: implementing programs to protect wetlands (81%), constructing comprehensive buffer systems for protecting sensitive areas (680/6), and providing education about disposal and clean-up of household toxics (65%). Practices that are notas likely to be promoted by respondents are: providing information about managing pet wastes (10%) and supplying information about car and boat care (10%). (Table All). Table)(111 Which, if any, of the practices listed below, have you encouraged to implement in order to prevent yes the impacts of NPS pollution? Vegetative stabilization practices at construction 7557% sites Perimeter control practices at construction sites 14 45% Traps and basins to capture runoff at construction 16 52% sites Treatment system measures 9 29% Highway siting away from wetlands and other 8 26% critical resources Education about lawn management and 19 61% landscaping Education about disposal and clean-up of 20 65% household to)dcs Information about managing pet waste to minimize 3 10% surface water runoff Information about car/boat care 3 10% Measures to ensure proper treatment of wastewater 15 48% effluent with onsite di sposal systems Comprehensive buffer system for protecting 21 68% environmentally sensitive areas Site design that minimizes impervious surfaces and 17 55% reduces runoff Programs to protect wetlands (e.g. acquisition, 25 81% restoration, education) Hydromodification Of the 12 agencies contacted, only four responded to the hydromodification survey. The response rate within this issue area was 25%. Generally, respondents did not identify hydromodification activities as significant source of NIPS pollution. In fact, respondents rated most of the activities listed as either not at all significant or not very significant. (Table XIV). Table)(1V On a scale of 1 1 2 3 4 5 to 5, which do you think contribute to % % % % NPS pollution? Dredging 1 25% 2 50% 1 25% 0 0% 0 0% Construction 2 50% 1 25% 0 0% 1 25% 0 0% and operation of dams and levees Tidal low 3 75% 1 25% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% restrictions (e.g. undersized culverts, fide gates, etc. Flow regime 3 75% 1 25% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% alterations (e.g. diversions, withdrawals) Breakwaters 3 75% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 25% and wave barriers Excavation of 2 50% 0 0% 2 50% 0 0% 0 0% uplands to increase water area Note: 1 not significan4 5 Wremely significant. 12 The hydromodification activities most often encouraged by respondents were: sediment control through vegetative cover (501/o), erosion control measures (500/6), and, shoreline erosion control measures (50%). Practices not used or encouraged by the respondents included setback levees and compound channel design and practices to prevent impacts to fisheries. (Table XV). Table XV Which, if any, of the hydromodification practices listed below, have you encouraged be implemented yes in order to prevent the impacts of NIPS pollution? Control sediment from overbank areas that flood by 2 50% using vegetative cover I I Construct noneroding roadways to access sites 1 25% within and near wetlands Utilize setback levees and compound-channel 0 0% designs Implement site specific design to: reduce loss Of ecosystem benefits, increase freshwater availability 1 25% and/or decrease accelerated delivery of pollutants Implement practices to control erosion during construction and/or operation of dams and levees Adopt practices to prevent impacts to fisheries due to flow release and change in water temperature Minimize the loss of habitat due to dam and levee 1 25% construction and operation ImRL4@ment measures to prevent shoreline erosion 2 50% 13 Agriculture With a 58% response rate, agriculture attained the highest response rate of any of the issue areas. Nineteen surveys were sent; eleven were returned. Eighty-two percent of the respondents identified erosion from cropland and application of nutrients to cropland as significant, very significant or extremely significant practices contributing to NPS pollution. Irrigation of cropland (82%) and land use for grazing (55%) were considered insignificant sources of NPS pollution by most respondents. (Table XVI). Table XVI On a scale of 1 2 3 4 5 I to 5, which do you think contribute to # % # % # % # % % NPS pollution? Erosion from 1 9% 1 9% 4 36% 3 27% 2 18% cropland Animal access 1 9% 5 45% 3 27% 1 9% to streams Discharge of 2 18% 4 36% 4 36% 0 0% 1 9% pollutants from animal facilities Applicat ion of 2 18% 0 0% 7 64% 1 9% 1 9% nutrients to cropland Application of 3 27% 0 0% 3 27% 4 36% 1 9% pesticides to cropland Land use for 6 55% 4 36% 1 0% 0 0% 0 0% grazing Irrigation of 9 82% 1 9% 1 9% 0 0% 0 0% cropland Note: I not significant, 5 = extremely significant. 14 The practices that applicants were most likely to encourage were: managing pesticides and reducing excess use (730/6) and limiting animal access to streams when necessary (73%). Controlling the rate, amount and time of irrigation was the practice least likely to be encouraged (91%). (Table XVII). Table XVII Which, if any, of the agricultural practices listed below, have you encouraged farmers to implement Yes in order to prevent the impacts of NIPS pollution? Implementing erosion and sediment controls 7 64% Urniting animal access to streams when necessary 8 73% Confined animal facilities 5 45% Managing nutrients including the amount, form, place and time of application 6 155% Managing agriculture pesticides and reducing excess use 8 73% Implementing grazing management schemes to maintain vegetation & protect land from erosion 7 64% Controlling the rate, amount and time of irrigation 1 9% [No fill farming 7 1 64% For more information about responses within each issue area, please consult Appendix A. Appendix B provides a listing of agencies that responded to the survey. 15 I I I I I i i Appendix A 1 11 i I I I . I 11 I I I I NPS Survey Results All Categories Total R L.71J Yes Are you familiar with the Coastal NPS Control *1 % Program? 331 46% How do you think NPS pollution from your area of activity compares with NPS pollution from other activNies? % ...... ...... More Serious ............................ ............................ As Serious 28 41 % Not as Serious Yes What educational efforts have you inifiated? % None Brochures 22 31% Video/slide shows Seminars/courses 20 28% Personal rneetings/meetings with land owners . .... ......... ........ Information available upon request ..37%. Newsletter items Fact sheets 14 20% Outreach Other 8 11% Which method do you think is best for providing your members with information about NPS Yes pollution and the Coastal NPS Program? % Public meetings .... .3 ............... Brochures 3-5 49% Video/slide shows Public service announcements 21 30% .... ..... . Newsletter articles Other 23% In generat how well informed do you think your Very Somewhat Not at all members are about the effects of # I % # I % land practices on water quality? 431 61%1 211 29.6% t Would you be willing to provide PA DER with any Yes of Me following? % Membership list 3 32% Educational materials 18 25% ge I 8 Would you be interested in moe information about the management measures proposed under Coastal NPS Conrol Program? 9 Would you be willing to attend an informational meeting that addresses the coastal NPS Control Program's management measures? 10 Would you be willing to participate in public education/outreach about NPS pollution and the coastal NPS Control Program by: Including information in your routine mailings including information in your newsleter Distributing NPS pollution and coastal NPS Control Program brochures and fact sheets Organizing workshops and seminars NOTE: * indicates that averages were based on 70 responses instead of 71. NOTE: *** indicates that averages were based on 68 responses instead of 71. NOTE: **** indicates that averages were based on 67 responses instead of 71. All Categories Yes # % 66 93% Yes # % 55 81%*** Yes # % 32 45% 44 62% 50 71%* 10 15%**** Page 2 NIPS Survey Results Marinas and Recreational Boating Total Res@@ Yes 1 Are you famililar with the Coastal NPS Control I Pfogram? = not significant 5=eXtremetv sianificant 2 On a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you think 1 2 3 4 5 the following marina operations and boating % % % % % practices confiribufe to NPS pollution in your area? .......... ... Erosion along shoreline and inadequate bank stabilization . ..... ........ .27 7% ........... .... ....... -. ...... ........ Dredging acth* a 53% 3 20% 2 13% 0 0% 2 13% . .. ........ .. -__ ...... Inadequate onshore collection system ... ......... . ............ ........... ....... - " ............ ... ...... ..... ..... ........ ..... .. ....... .. . .......... ..... ...... . ......... .. ........ . ...... ........ ....... (i.e. pump-out stations) 14% 14.6 .... ........... ........ . ..... ........ ... Inadequate stormwater management systems 2 15% 2 15% 3 23% 0 OPA 6 469A .............. ........ .... ........... . ............ ..... ....... Inadequate dry boat storage 0: :'096 . ...... . .... -.. ...... ..... ........ .. ......... ........ Lack of designated boat maintenance areas 7 5096 3 2.1% 2 14% 0 0% 2 14% ....... .. :S: Fuel, oil or other toxic or hazardous substanc e spi" ...... ... .. .... Materials used in pier and dock systems 9 60% 5 33% 0 0% 0 0% 1 7% Discharge of fish waste into water J.: .... ..... .. Use of environmentally damaging substances to clean boats in or near water 7 50% 4 29% 0 0% 2 14% 1 7% .. ........ .. ...... ........ 14% ......... ... ....... ...... a 57% 3. 0% 1. 7% .. .. ...... . boats Disposal of wastes from In-the-water hull cleaning ...... .... ..... ..... ... .. Boating in areas of critical or sensitive habitat ........... . ...... 11... 14% 3 Which, if any, of the practices listed below, have you implemented or encouraged marina otmers Yes and operators or boaters to Implement to prevent NPS pollution? % Use natural vegetation to stabilize shoreline .... ................. Gain access to deeper water by extending docks rather than dredging 8 53% Provide adequate pump-out services ......... .... ...... ........ %, ..... .......... Install stormwater management systems with bypass or overflow systems 3 20% Provide dry boat storage ..... . ..... Designate- boat maintenance areas 7 41M .... .... .. Use pressure treated timber and concrete pilings for pier and dock construction Clean up spills in a timely and diligent manner 12 SM .......... Promote proper fish waste management Use phosphate-free and biodegradable detergents for boat washing -4.7% Use tarps and vacuums to collect solid wastes produced by cleaning and repairing Vacuum or sweep up debris from boat maintenance on a regular basis 40*96' How do you think NPS pollution from madna operations and recreational boating compares with NP8 pollution from other actirvities? % ............... .. More Serious As Sedous 2 13% Not as Serious 1 W173% ge I Marinas and Recreational Boating Yes 5a What educational efibrft have you initiated? % None Brochures 427% . . .... ...... ......... ............ . Video/slide shows ... ............ . I............ Seminars/courses 32096 ..... .......... ....... .. ............ Personal meetings/meetings with land omers ........ ... .......... .. .................. Information available upon request 1796 Nemlefter item ......... .....- Fact sheets 1796 Outreach Other 21 Sc Which method do you Mink is best for providing your members with information about NPS Yes pollutiop and the Coastal NPS Program? % Public meetings ......... ........ Brochures 12 800A .......... Video/slide shows ......... .... ............ Public service announcements 42796 ....... ..... Newsletter articles Other L 2 13% 6a In general, how well informed do you Mink your Very Somewhat Not at all constituency is about the effects of land practices 1# 1 % an water quality? 10 7%1 21 13.3% 6b how well thibirmed dD you think your constituency Very Somewhat I Not at all is about the effects of Awid practices on On water % I qualify of the Delaware Esfuary or Lake Erie? 91 W%j 21 1%3.3%] 7 Would you be wiffing to provide PA DER *71h any Yes of the WADWing? % Membership Ii st 533% Educational materials 320% 8 Would you be interested in more thibmiation about yes the management meinsufas proposed under the Coastal NPS Con trol Pf ogram? 9 Would you be willing to aftendan infonnational Yes meeting Mat addresses the coastal NPS Control Program's mariagentent measures? 10 Would you be willing to patticipate in public educatiorVouirmitch about NPS pollution and the Yes Coastal AFS Control program by. % Including information in your routine mailings Including inforrnation in your newsWftr 96096 Distributing NPS; pollution and Coastal NPS Control Program brochures and fact sheets Organi7ing workshops and seminars 17% NOTE: indicates that averages were based on 14 responses instead of 15. 1 31 20%1 ]@fu F1 5 71 Q NOTE: indicates that averages were based on 13 responses instead of 15. Page 2 NIPS Survey Results Agriculture j Total Responses: I Yes Are you familiar with the Coastal NPS Control % Program? 1 not significa 61 55% 5 = extre etv si anificant 2 On a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you think 1 2 3 4 5 the following agricultural practices contribute to % % % % % NPS pollution in your area? 2: Erosion from cropland . ... ........... Animal access to streams 1 9% 5 45% 327% 1 9% 1 9% ....... . ............ -4, ........ ... Discharge of pollutants from animal facilities 61 ............. Application of nutrients to cropland 2 18% 0 0% 764% 1 9% 1 90/0 .. ....... ......... .. ...... .. ..... ........ .... ..34. .......... ...... Application of pesticides to cropland 0, 0%...' ... 31 ....... '27%. ........ . . Land use for grazing 6 55 % 4 3 6% 19% 0 0% 0 0% . ............ ...... ... .............. .... .... . ........... . ...... ................ ... ........ ... ...... .. ..... .... ......... Irrigation of cropland Which, ff any, of the agricultural practices listed below, have you encouraged farmers to implement in order to prevent the impacts of NPS Yes pollution? Implementing erosion and sediment controls .64% ... .. ..... ..... .......... .-... I......'' Umiting animal access to streams when necessary 873% .......... ...... ......I.... .. .......... ....... Confined animal facilities .......... Managing nutrients including the amount, form, place and time of application 655% Managing agriculture pesticides and reducing . .. .... excess use ......... ........... ... ............. ........ .................. Implementing grazing management schemes to maintain vegetation & protect land from erosion 764% Controlling the rate, amount and time of irrigation ..........-... .. .... No till farming 764% How do you think NPS pollution from agriculture compares with NPS pollution from other actw&es? % .......... ...... ......................... More Serious .................. ................ As Serious Not as Serious Yes 5a What educational efibris have you initiated? % None ........... .......... ......... ........ Brochures 327% ......... ...... ......... .......... ................ %.. ......... .....I............ Video/slide shows ...... ... .. ........... . .................. Seminars/courses 87396 ........ ............. ...... . ..... Personal meetings/meetings with land owners ...... .................. ............... Information available upon request 982% ... .............. Newsletter items .................. ............. Fact sheets 45% Outreach ............ Other 218% ge I 5c Which method do you think is best for providing your members with information about NPS pollution and the Coastal NPS Program? Public meetings Brochures Video/slide shows Public service announcements Newsletter articles Other 6a In general, how well informed do you think your constituency is about the effects of land practices on water quality? 6b How well informed do you think your constituency is about the effects of land practices on the water quality of the Delaware Estuary or Lake Erie? 7 would you be willing to provide PADER with any of the following? Membership list Education materials 8 Would you be interested in more information about the management measures proposed under the Coastal NPS Control Program? 9 Would you be willing to attend an informational meeting that addresses the coastal NPS Control Program's management measures? 10 Would you be willing to participate in public education/outreach about NPS pollution and the Coastal NPS Control Program by: Including information in your routine mailings Including information in your newsletter Distributing NPS pollution and Coastal NPS Control Program brochures and fact sheets Organizing workshops and seminars NOTE: * indicates that averages were based on 10 responses instead of 11. NOTE: ** indicates that averages were based on 9 responses instead of 11. Agriculture Yes # % 4 36% 3 27% 3 27% 3 27% 5 45% 1 9% Very Somewhat Not at all # % # % # % 0 0.0% 4 36% 7 63.6% Very Somewhat Not at all # % # % # % 0 0.0% 1 9% 10 90.9% Yes # % 2 18% 4 36% Yes # % 9 82% Yes # % 8 73% Yes # % 7 64% 9 62% 6 60%* 1 10%* Page 2 NIPS Survey Results Urban Total Responses: 31 Yes Are you familiar with the Coastal NPS Control % Program? 1 not significa 121 39% 5=extre eIv siqnificant 2 on a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you 1 2 3 4 5 think the following activffi6s contribute to % % % % % NPS pollution in your area? . .......... . . ...... ..... .. .. ........ . ........ ....... ... .... ....... Construction activity 35% Onsite sewage disposal systems 4 13% 7 23% 15 48% 2 6% 3 10% .. ........ .... .. . . ... ...... ........ Ml A Household activities (e.g. fertilizing, car washing, etc.) ........... . ...... ....... . ....... .. .... Roads, highways, and bridges 0 0% 0 M 8 26% 8 26% 15 48% ......... .... ...... ...... Goff course/parks . . .... .. .... .. Service stations 3 10% 8 26% 12 39% 5 16% 3 10% Which, ff any, of the practices listed below, have you encouraged to implement in Yes order to prevent the impacts of NPS pollution? % . .. .. . ...... .......... Vegetative stabilization practices at construction sites Perimeter contr(51 practices at construction sites 14 45% Traps and basins to capture runoff at construction sites Treatrnent system measures 9 29% Highway siting away from wetlands and other critical resources .. .. ........... Education about lawn management and landscaping 19 61% ........... .......... Education about disposal and clean-up of household toxics .. .. .. . ..... ...... Information about managing pet waste to minimize surface water runoff 3 10% Information about car/boat care .... . ....... Measures to ensure proper treatment of wastewater effluent with onsite disposal systems 15 48% .......... ..... .......... ....... Comprehensive buffer system for protecting environmentally sensitive areas ... .... ....... ..... .... ..... Site design that minimizes impervious surfaces and reduces runoff 17 5S% Programs to protect wetlands (e.g. acquisition,restoration, education) How do you Mink NPS pollutmn from urban activities compares with NPS pollution from other actrvihes9 % ......... .. More Serious, .. ..... ... As Serious 21 68% .......... .......... ............ Not as Serious Yes 5a What educational efforts have you initiated? % ... .. .. ...... None Brochures 12 39% Video/slide shows Seminars/oourses 8 26% ........... Personal meetings/meetings with land owners x1o. Information available upon request 11 35% Newsletter items Fact sheets 6 19% Outreach .... ............ Other 4 13% ge 1 Urban 5c Which method do you think is best for providing your members with information about NPS Yes pollution and Me Coastal NPS Program? % Public meetings Brochures 14 45% Video/slide shows Public service announcements 13 42% ..... ...... Newsletter articles Other 6 19% 6a In general, how well informed do you think Me Very Somewhat Not at all community is about Me effects of land practices % % on water qualily? 191 61%1 11 35% 6b How well informed do you think the community Very Somewhat Not at all is about Me effects of land practices on the water # I % qualify of the Delaware Estuaty or Lake Ede? 1 131 42% 7 Would you be willing to provide PA DER with any Yes of the following.? % !14 Membership list 9L4 @8% Educational materials 8 Would you be interested in more information Yes about the management measures proposed under the Coastal NPS Control Program? 301 97% 9 Would you be willing to attend an informational Yes meeting that addresses the coastal NPS Control Program's management measures? 10 Would you be *711ing to participate in pubtic educationloutreach about NPS pollution and Me Yes Coastal NPS Control Program by % Including information in Vour routine mailings Including information in your newsletter 23 74% Distributing NPS pollution and Coastal NPS .. ............ ...... ... ...... Control Program brochures and fact sheets Organizing workshops and seminars 8 29% NOTE: indicates that averages were based on 30 responses instead of 31. NOTE: ** indicates that averages were based on 29 responses instead of 31. #0 %0. 0 % 8@1 8 % Page 2 NPS Survey Results Forestry Total Responses: 10 Yes Are you familiar with the Coastal NPS control # % Program? 2 20% 1= not significant 5=extremely significant On a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you think 1 2 3 4 5 the following forestry activities contribute to # % # % # % # % # % NPS pollution in your area? Location of roads 1 10% 0 0% 5 50% 4 40% 0 0% Design of roads 2 20% 0 0% 4 40% 3 30% 1 10% Construction of access roads 2 20% 0 0% 4 40% 3 30% 1 10% Erosion 3 30% 1 10% 2 20% 1 10% 3 30% Ground skidding of logs 3 30% 1 10% 6 60% 0 0% 0 0% Landings for cable yarding equipment 6 60% 1 10% 2 20% 1 10% 0 0% Mechanical site preparation 4 40% 3 30% 2 20% 1 10% 0 0% Prescribed fires 7 70% 2 20% 1 10% 0 0% 0 0% Mechanical tree planting 6 60% 4 40% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% Application of pesticides and fertilizers 5 50% 1 10% 1 10% 3 30% 0 0% Fuel spills 7 70% 0 0% 0 0% 2 20% 1 10% Which. if any. of the forestry practices listed below, have You encouraged loggers and landowners to implement in order to prevent the impacts of NPS Yes pollution? # % Identify and Protect wetlands from logging activity 8 80% Locate and design roads to reduce sources and transport of sediment 7 70% Minimize erosion and sedimentation during road construction/reconstruction 6 60% Use erosion and sediment control measures to prevent erosion during logging operations 8 80% Conduct timber harvest based on consideration of regeneration 8 80% Pre- plan skidtrails and landings to control erosion 7 70% Conduct erosion control practices during site preparation 7 7 % Install forest tree plantations for the purpose of erosion control 4 40% Establish permanent vegetative cover on critical area 9 90% Controlled application of pesticides and fertilizers 3 3 % Designate areas for petroleum storage and provide for dispensing and clean-up of spills 1 10% 4 How do you think NPS pollution from forestry operations compares with NPS pollution from other activities? # % More Serious 0 0% As Serious 1 10% Not as Serious 8 80% Forestry Yes 5a What educational efforts have you initiated? % None Brochures 2 2(% Video/slide shows Seminars/courses 0 OOA .......... ........... ...... .......... Personal meetings/meetings with land owners 40% .... . ...... .......... ......I.......... Information available upon request 4 40% Newsletter items ..... ........ Fact sheets 1 10% Outreach Other 5c Which method do you think is best for providing your members with information about NPS Yes pollution and the Coastal NPS Program? % Public meetings Brochures 4 400A Video/slide shows Public service announcements 1 OOA Newsletter articles Other 6 60% 6a In general, how well informed do you think your Very Somewhat T Not" members, or the landowners *7th whom you work, is about % 1# 1 % the effects of land practices on- -water qualify? 71 70%1 11 10.0% 6b How well informed do you think your members, or the land Very Somewhat Not at all owners with whom you work are about the effects of land % % % &ie9 practices on the water quality of the Delaware Estuary or Lake _@2 @20.0%11 #511 50% 31 30.0% 7 Would you be willing to provide PA DER with any Yes of the following? #1 % Membership list 21 20% Educational materials 0 0% 8 Would you be interested in more information Yes about the management measures proposed under the Coastal NPS Control Program? 9 Would you be willing to attend an informational Yes meeting that addresses the coastal NPS Control % Program's management measures? 81 80% 10 Would you be willing to participate in public educationloutreach about NP8 pollution and the Yes Coastal NPS Control Program by: % Including information in your routine mailings Including information in your newsletter 2 2096 Distributing NPS pollution and Coastal NPS Control Program- brochures and fact sheets Organizing workshops and seminars 0 0961 Page 2 NIPS Survey Results Hydromodification Total Responses: 4 Yes Are you familiar with the Coastal NPS Control Program? 1 =not signigi 5 extt re ely significant On a wale of I to 5, to what e0ent do you think 1 2 3 4 5 the WJbiving activities contribute to % % % % % NPS pollution in your area? ..... ...... ....... ... ............... ......... ...... Dredging .25. .......... ................. .... Construction and operation of dams and levees 2 50% 1 25% 0 0% 1 25% 0 0 0/6 ........ .. ..... .. Tidal flow restrictions (e.g. undersized culverts, tide gates .7 ..... .......... . ....... ......... .. Flow regime alterations (e.g. diversions, withdrawals) 3 75% 1 25% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% ....... ... ...... ....... ..... Breakwaters and wave barriers . .......... .................. Excavation of uplands to increase water area 2 50% .21 50% 0 0% 0-@ 0%] Which, ff any, of the hydromodffication practices listed below, have you encouraged be implemented in order Yes to prevent the impacts of NPS pollution? % Control sediment from overbank areas thatflood by using vegetative cover Construct noneroding roadways to access sites within and near wetlands 1 25% Utilize setback levees and compound -channel designs Implement site specific design to: reduce loss of ecosystem benefits, increase freshwater availability and/or decrease accelerated delivery of pollutants 1 25% Implement practices to control erosion during construction and/or operation of dams and levees 2. .......... . ............... Adopt practices to prevent impacts to fisheries due to flow release and change in water temperature 0 0% X:XX. Minimize the loss of habitat due to dam and levee construction and operation Implement measures to prevent shoreline erosion 21 50-A How do you think NPS pollution from hydromodffication compares with NPS pollution from other activities? More Serious ........... As Serious 2 67% Not as Serious Yes Wha t educs tfonal efforts ha ve you inifia fed? #1 % None a ........... Brochures 1 25% Video/slide shows Seminars/courses 1 25 % Personal meetings/meetings with land owners Information available upon request 1 25% Newsletter items' Fact shoots 1 25% Outreach Other Yes ge I 5c Which method do you think is .best for providing Hydromodification your members with information about NP5 Yes pollution and the Coastal NPS Program? % ............. Public meetings ....- .......... ............ Brochures 2 50% X, Video/slide shows ....... .... ........ Public service announcements 0 0% .. ................... ............ Newsletter articles Other 6a In general, how well informed do you thinkyour Very Somewhat Not at all members are about the effects of % 1# 1 % .0% land practices on water quality? 31 75%1 0 1 0 "0% 6b How well informed do you think your members Very Somewhat Not at all are.about the effiwft of Affnd practices on the % % I % water quality of the Delaware Estuary or Lake Ede? 11 25.0% 3 75%1 01 0.0% 7 Would you be willing to provide PA DER with any Yes of the following? % Membership list 0 - 0% Educational materials 2 50% 8 Would you be interested in more information Yes about the management measures proposed #1 % under the Coastal NPS Control Program? 9 Would you be willing to attend an informational Yes meeting that addresses the coastal NPS Control % Program's management measures? 10 Would you be willing to participof e in public educationloutreach about NPS pollution and the Yes Coastal NPS Control Program by. % .......... Including information in your routine mailings Including information in your newsletter 1 25% Distributing NPS pollution and Coastal NPS Control Program brochures and fact sheets Organizing workshops and seminars L NOTE: indicates that averages were based on 3 responses instead of 4. [T3 7@75]% Page 2 I .I I I . i I I I I I Appendix B I I I I I i I I I I. I I Name Phone Agency Area NPS Contact* Forestry CAPON,ROB 717-933-8377 PROGRESSIVE FOREST RESOURCES, INC GP GREEN, DUANE 610-696-1577 GREEN LINE CONSULTANTS GP HOBAUGH, MAURICE 610-582-4928 (CONSULTANT FORESTER/SURVEYOR) GP MASSEY, ALBERY 814-452-2046 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT EC MUNLEY, KEVIN 610-269-5319 (SELF-EMPLOYED CONSULTANT FORESTER) GP NISKALA, GEORGE 215-566-3415 CONSULTANT RG PIEBR, ROBB 814-472-2120 CAMBRA CO CONSERVATION DISTRICT AC ROANE, ELLEN 717-787-2106 PA DER BUREAU OF FORESTRY ST BOB MARVILL SALVATORE, SCOTT 610-995-2558 EARTH TECH ST SCOTT SALVATORE ZAHORA, STANLEY 814-382-7156 FORESTRY CONSULTANT EC Agriculture 814-835-0900 ERIE COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION EC BRUNNER, JOHN 609-397-4410 DELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NETWORK DR DAVIS, FRED 610-565-9070 DELAWARE CO COOP EXT DC DUNBAR, DAVID 610-391-9840 PENN STATE COOP EXT/LEHIGH LC FOURNIER, MICHAEL 215-345-3283 PENN STATE COOP EXT BC FRITZ, TIMOTHY 610-489-4315 PENN STATE COOP EXT MC DOUG BEEGLE LES LAY0 HOFFMAN, JOSEPH 610-372-4992 BERKS COUNTY CONSERVANCY BE MYERS, CLYDE 610-378-1327 PENN STATE COOP EXT/BERKS BE MINA HATTAU PERKINS, ROBERT 610-965-4397 WILDLANDS CONSERVANC 'Y LC STAR& OLIVER 215-345-1044 CONSERVATION ALLIANCE OF BUCKS CO BC WURSTER, WALTER 610-696-3500 CHESTER COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXT cc Hydromodification ANDERSON,KEN 610-836-6115 PA DER SOILS & WATERWAYS GP LEDBETrER, 215-271-4882 US COAST GUARD DR LT MARK LEHMAN, ROGER 717-787-9612 PA GAME COMMISSION ST SNYDER, THOMAS 814-359-5173 PA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION DR RICHARD MULFINGER Marinas and Recreational Boaters 215-788-9155 SNUG HARBOR MARINA BC ADAMS, JIM 215-632-7484 COLUMBUS YACHT CLUB BC ECKART'S MARINE 215-788-1757 ECKARTS MARINE SERVICE BM GREATER ERIE BOATING ASSN LE HOUGHTON, JOHN 814-871-4251 PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK (PA DER) LE KOCH,HENRY 215-225-1661 PA BOATING ASSOCIATION GP LITTLE, DON 215-624-9811 QUAKER CITY YACHT CLUB PC MARR, FRANK 610-521-1846 FOX'S GROVE MARINA DM MCGLINCHY, SHAWN 215-271-4882 US COAST GUARD PORT OPERATIONS RG NASH,TED 215-925-2615 PORTS OF PHILA. MARITIME EXCHANGE DR NEUSS, GUSTANE 814-833-7500 PA BOATING ASSN/ERIE YACHT CLUB EC PEPERYIAS, 215-323-7073 USCG AUXILIARY GP D GEORGE POMORSKI, DOUG 814-455-7557 ERIE PORT AUTHORITY LE ROZAKIS, JIM 814-332-6945 PA DER RG TILBOTT, RON 814-359-5145 PA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION GP Urban BARBATO, DANIEL 215-592-6313 PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT PC BARSCZ, CHUCK 215-597-6482 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GP BOLES, LAUREEN 215-685-6254 PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT PC BRUNNER, JOHN 609-397-4410 DELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NEIVORK GP DANKO, STEVE 814-898-0284 PRESQUE ISLE AUDUBON SOCIETY LE DO NOT HAVE ONE DILLARD, LORI 215-492-8413 FORT MIFFLIN ON THE DELAWARE GP DUPOLDT,CARL 610-353-2926 CHESTER RIDLEY CRUM WATERSHEDS ASSN RG AMY NABUT / HANK BISHOP FASANO, PATRICK 717-529-2607 CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY RG HOLM,KAREN 610-891-5213 DELAWARE COUNTY PLANNING DEPT DC IMPERATO,PAT 610-565-9131 PA RESOURCES COUNCIL GP PATIMPERATO JAMES, RICHARD 215-482-7300 GP PRISCILLA TAYLOR-WIL JARIN, CAROLYN C 215-345-7860 PEACE VALLEY NATURE CENTER BC LIVRONE, DENNIS 215-345-3422 BUCKS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION BC MAURER, FRED 215-324-8942 FRIENDS OF TACONY CREEK PARK GP McFARLAN, JAN 215-247-5777 MORRIS ARBORETUM OF THE U OF P PC MCNAUGHT, BRUCE 215-297-5880 BUCKS COUNTY AUDUBON BC MENEV,ROBERT 215-785-1177 SILVERLAKE NATURE CENTER BC M= M-MM = = M = M = M M =I= M M = M MYERS, RICHARD 215-345-0181 NESHAMINY WATERSHED ASSN BC ROBERTSON, DAVID 215-657-0830 PENNYPACK ECOLOGICAL REST TRUST RG DAVID RIDER RYAN, LETITIA 610-287-9383 PERKIOMEN VALLEY WATERSHED ASSN RG SAUL ANDREW 610-566-2569 DELAWARE COUNTY ENV NETWORK DC SCHMID, JAMES 610-356-1416 SCHMID & CO INC, CONSULTING ST SELLERS, H WILLIAM 610-388-2700 BRANDYWINE CONSERVANCY EMC CC JOHN GAADT SILVERNAIL, DAVID 215-459-4512. TROUT UNLIMITED-DELCO MANNING CBYIR DC MARY KUSS STOKES, MICHAEL 610-273-3729 MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING COMM MC STRUBLE, RG, JR 610-793-1090 BRANDYWINE VALLEY ASSN RG TRAVERS, KRISTEN 610-268-2153 STROUD WATER RESEARCH CENTER GP TURNER, JOSEPH 215-945-1329 BUCKS COUNTY SIERRA CLUB BC WEILBACHER, GARI 610-6684008 LWR MERION-NARBERTH WATERSHED ASSN MC WENDELGASS, 215-735-8409 CLEAN WATER ACTION GP FLORENCE NEILSON ROBERT WINTERS, DENNIS 610-521-3783 SIERRA CLUB/SEPA GROUP GP Note: NPS Contact is listed if it is someone other than the person completing the form. NPS SURVEY KEY GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF SERVICE GP GREATER PHILADELPHIA ST STATE WIDE RG REGIONAL DR DELAWARE RIVER LE LAKE ERIE BC BUCKS COUNTY CC CHESTER COUNTY DC DELAWARE COUNTY MC MONTGOMERY COUNTY PC PHILADELPHIA COUNTY LC LEHIGH COUNTY BE BERKS COUNTY EC ERIE COUNTY AC CAMBRIA COUNTY BM BUCKS MUNICIPAL CM CHESTER MUNICIPAL DM DELAWARE MUNICIPAL MM MONTGOMERY MUNICIPAL NO" COASTAL SERVICES CTR LIBRARY 3 6668 14112010 7 OCT 7 G94