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Stormwater Impacts Assessment
Update
February 13th, 2013
Addressing historical and
emerging ecological impacts
Purpose of the Study

                  The main purpose of the Stormwater
                  Impacts Assessment Study was;

                  •    To Identify stormwater related
                       impacts on McVicar Creek
                  •    To characterize these impacts
                       through a Unified Stream Assessment
                  •    To identify the 3 most representative
                       stormwater subwatersheds along the
                       creek
                  •    To pursue further research on these 3
                       sites and;
                  •    To develop remediation
                       recommendations for the 3 identified
                       sites and McVicar Creek as a whole
How to achieve the purpose of the study

An initial assessment was completed
along the entirety of the creek, from
that assessment, the 3 sites were
identified. Further research was
completed to;
•  Develop a feasibility criteria of site-
    specific stormwater remediation
    options for each site
•  Implement a decision-support
    criterion to identify the most
    effective stormwater remedial
    options based on; Low Impact
    Development (LID), education,
    policy/regulation and maintenance
•  Produce a remediation option plan
    using expert feedback along with
    data collection
Initial Unified Stream Assessment

Results
The initial Unified Stream Assessment (USA) confirmed the
suspected theory of stormwater pollution being contributed to
McVicar Creek, and proved the need for continued research.

•  Stormwater outfalls are in fact contributing to degraded water
   quality such as elevated levels of nutrients and metals
•  Effects of pollution found to degrade infrastructure integrity,
   cause declined aesthetics and cause impairments to aquatic
   habitats
•  Future research is recommended to assess localized and
   detailed stormwater impacts along the creek (RAP, 2010)
Detailed Unified Subwatershed and Site
Reconnaissance study

USSR Site Assessment Results

•  The results of the USA determined the 3 most representative
   sites along the creek for future study; Court Street, Castlegreen
   and County Fair
•  The USSR study assessed the impacts of stormwater from a
   subwatershed perspective based on behaviours within the
   terrestrial environment
•  The results and recommendations drawn from USSR were used
   to complete the final recommendations for remediation options
   along the creek.
Court Street



                   Site Characterization:
                 Residential, 22 hectares,
                      39% impervious
               Concerning Urban Activity:
                Home vehicle repair shops,
               disconnected rainbarrels and
                      excess sediment
               Water Quality Exceedance:
                     Chloride, ammonia,
               aluminum, cadmium, copper,
                  iron, vanadium and lead
Castlegreen




                Site Characterization:
                  Residential, 7 hectares,
                      45% impervious
              Concerning Urban Activity:
                    Private gardens, pet
                   waste and buckling of
                            street
              Water Quality Exceedance:
                    Chloride, ammonia,
                     nitrate, aluminum,
                   copper, iron, lead and
                             zinc
County Fair




                Site Characterization:
 Commercial/Residential, 20 hectares, 62% impervious
             Concerning Urban Activity:
  Use of parking lot, presence of gas station, outdoor
           garden center and drive-through
             Water Quality Exceedance:
     Chloride, ammonia, nitrite, copper, iron and zinc
Initial USSR Study Resulting
Recommendations

Recommendations:

•  Court Street:
    •    A focus on community education in properly connected rainbarrels,
         effects of auto fluids from home vehicle repair shops on the
         aquatic environment, and alternative snow removal
•  Castlegreen:
    •    Focus on community education in the effects of gardening
         chemicals and pet waste on aquatic systems. Also landscaping of
         the 100% impervious parking lots
•  County Fair:
    •    Possible end-of-pipe LID design and policy enforcement and
         maintenance on the back mall parking lot
Development of Remediation Option Plan

Research was aimed at finalizing a remediation option plan
based on the initial recommendations produced from USSR
•  Continued Quantitative data collection on all three sites:
    •    Water quality testing based on seasonal collection to monitor
         water quality discharge into the Creek
•  Development of a case study plan based on a possible end-of-
   pipe LID on County Fair
    •    Further water quality testing done upstream and downstream of
         outfall, soil nutrient, organic and composition testing and infiltration
         rate testing
    •    This additional testing was to determine if County Fair was a
         suitable LID site and aide in final remediation recommendations.
Why County Fair as an LID Case Study

Reasons why the County Fair site was selected as a case
study through USSR assessment
•  Ownership of the land
•  Overall end cost
•  Feasibility based on Thunder Bay’s current stormwater
   management practices
•  Location for optimal community education and outreach and;
•  Localized stormwater inputs
Kestrel pres feb 13, 13
Results of the Quantitative data


                 •  Court street:
                     •    Continued, concerning elevated
                          levels of ammonia, nitrate and
                          chloride




                 •  Castlgreen:
                     •    Continued, concerning elevated
                          levels of ammonia, nitrate, nitrite
                          and phosphate
Quantitative Results of County Fair
(LID Case Study)

                 •  Concerning water quality
                    parameters (all locations sampled):
                    ammonia, nitrate and phosphate
                 •  Soil: Soil testing results showed
                    relatively suitable soil conditions
                    (with some engineering alterations)
                    for a vegetated infiltration LID at the
                    current wetland, not downstream.
                 •  Infiltration: Infiltration rates at the
                    current wetland showed suitable
                    levels for infiltration LID, again, not
                    downstream
Quantitative data not the final say
The quantitative data used throughout this project does not
have the final say in the recommendations, the qualitative
data does….
•  The quantitative data used in this research project included the
   involvement of a multi-stakeholder group throughout the
   process.
•  This multi-stakeholder group included representatives from; The
   City of Thunder Bay, EcoSuperior, Lakehead University,
   Earthwise®,	
  Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario
   Ministry of the Environment, The Northshore Steelhead
   Association and the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority.
Stakeholder Involvement

There were 3 main stages of Stakeholder involvement in
decision-making.
•  Stage 1: Introduction
    •    This included the introduction to the project and background
         information.
•  Stage 2: Site Visit
    •    This included a group visit to all three sites with information
         provided.
•  Stage 3: Workshop
    •    This included a Multi-Stakeholder Decision Making (MSDM)
         workshop structured to produce final remediation
         recommendations for this project.
Results of the Workshop

The Stakeholders were provided with all known information
on the three sites and asked to complete specific tasks
•    Final agreed upon Stormwater Management Objectives for Thunder Bay
      •    Social:
            •    Context specific plans
            •    Ensure community safety
      •    Economic:
            •    To internalize the cost of new stormwater management
            •    Integration of stormwater into asset management plan
      •    Environmental:
            •    Reduce surface volume runoff
            •    Improve quality of runoff
            •    Increase and enhance integrity
      •    Political
            •    Creation and adoption of the stormwater management plan
            •    Ensure balance between short and long-term planning
•    Most of all à CREATE PARTNERSHIPS
Final site specific Recommendations from
Stakeholders
•    Court Street possible remediation options:
            •    1) Increase by-law enforcement
            •    2)Community Stewardship initiative
            •    3)Adopt LRCA’s previous education strategy
      •    Most valued recommendation for meeting objectives
            •    Community education campaign

•    Castlegreen possible remediation options
            •    1) further investigate pipe system
            •    2) Work with the co-op to educate community
            •    3) Maintenance on heaving and buckling road
      •    Most valued recommendation for meeting objectives:
            •    Partnership with the co-op

•    County Fair possible remediation options:
            •    1) remove section of pipe, or create end-of-pipe LID
            •    2) Educate and partner with land owner to remediate up-land
            •    3) Leave alone
      •    Most valued recommendation for meeting objectives:
            •    Educate and partner with land owner
Final Remediation Recommendations for
McVicar Creek Resulting from this Project

1)  First and foremost that the defined objectives for Thunder Bay
    stormwater management be considered in all further
    stromwater management
2)  Before further stormwater remediation plans are pursued on
    McVicar Creek that the final recommendations proposed by
    Stakeholders are completed; An education and outreach plan
    on McVicar Creek watershed hotspots and in the watershed as
    a whole
3)  That the process used in this research project be referenced to
    determine further stormwater remediation options within
    Thunder Bay
4)  That the baseline data collected in this project be used for any
    further LID proposal on the County Fair site
QUESTIONS?
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Kestrel pres feb 13, 13

  • 3. Purpose of the Study The main purpose of the Stormwater Impacts Assessment Study was; •  To Identify stormwater related impacts on McVicar Creek •  To characterize these impacts through a Unified Stream Assessment •  To identify the 3 most representative stormwater subwatersheds along the creek •  To pursue further research on these 3 sites and; •  To develop remediation recommendations for the 3 identified sites and McVicar Creek as a whole
  • 4. How to achieve the purpose of the study An initial assessment was completed along the entirety of the creek, from that assessment, the 3 sites were identified. Further research was completed to; •  Develop a feasibility criteria of site- specific stormwater remediation options for each site •  Implement a decision-support criterion to identify the most effective stormwater remedial options based on; Low Impact Development (LID), education, policy/regulation and maintenance •  Produce a remediation option plan using expert feedback along with data collection
  • 5. Initial Unified Stream Assessment Results The initial Unified Stream Assessment (USA) confirmed the suspected theory of stormwater pollution being contributed to McVicar Creek, and proved the need for continued research. •  Stormwater outfalls are in fact contributing to degraded water quality such as elevated levels of nutrients and metals •  Effects of pollution found to degrade infrastructure integrity, cause declined aesthetics and cause impairments to aquatic habitats •  Future research is recommended to assess localized and detailed stormwater impacts along the creek (RAP, 2010)
  • 6. Detailed Unified Subwatershed and Site Reconnaissance study USSR Site Assessment Results •  The results of the USA determined the 3 most representative sites along the creek for future study; Court Street, Castlegreen and County Fair •  The USSR study assessed the impacts of stormwater from a subwatershed perspective based on behaviours within the terrestrial environment •  The results and recommendations drawn from USSR were used to complete the final recommendations for remediation options along the creek.
  • 7. Court Street Site Characterization: Residential, 22 hectares, 39% impervious Concerning Urban Activity: Home vehicle repair shops, disconnected rainbarrels and excess sediment Water Quality Exceedance: Chloride, ammonia, aluminum, cadmium, copper, iron, vanadium and lead
  • 8. Castlegreen Site Characterization: Residential, 7 hectares, 45% impervious Concerning Urban Activity: Private gardens, pet waste and buckling of street Water Quality Exceedance: Chloride, ammonia, nitrate, aluminum, copper, iron, lead and zinc
  • 9. County Fair Site Characterization: Commercial/Residential, 20 hectares, 62% impervious Concerning Urban Activity: Use of parking lot, presence of gas station, outdoor garden center and drive-through Water Quality Exceedance: Chloride, ammonia, nitrite, copper, iron and zinc
  • 10. Initial USSR Study Resulting Recommendations Recommendations: •  Court Street: •  A focus on community education in properly connected rainbarrels, effects of auto fluids from home vehicle repair shops on the aquatic environment, and alternative snow removal •  Castlegreen: •  Focus on community education in the effects of gardening chemicals and pet waste on aquatic systems. Also landscaping of the 100% impervious parking lots •  County Fair: •  Possible end-of-pipe LID design and policy enforcement and maintenance on the back mall parking lot
  • 11. Development of Remediation Option Plan Research was aimed at finalizing a remediation option plan based on the initial recommendations produced from USSR •  Continued Quantitative data collection on all three sites: •  Water quality testing based on seasonal collection to monitor water quality discharge into the Creek •  Development of a case study plan based on a possible end-of- pipe LID on County Fair •  Further water quality testing done upstream and downstream of outfall, soil nutrient, organic and composition testing and infiltration rate testing •  This additional testing was to determine if County Fair was a suitable LID site and aide in final remediation recommendations.
  • 12. Why County Fair as an LID Case Study Reasons why the County Fair site was selected as a case study through USSR assessment •  Ownership of the land •  Overall end cost •  Feasibility based on Thunder Bay’s current stormwater management practices •  Location for optimal community education and outreach and; •  Localized stormwater inputs
  • 14. Results of the Quantitative data •  Court street: •  Continued, concerning elevated levels of ammonia, nitrate and chloride •  Castlgreen: •  Continued, concerning elevated levels of ammonia, nitrate, nitrite and phosphate
  • 15. Quantitative Results of County Fair (LID Case Study) •  Concerning water quality parameters (all locations sampled): ammonia, nitrate and phosphate •  Soil: Soil testing results showed relatively suitable soil conditions (with some engineering alterations) for a vegetated infiltration LID at the current wetland, not downstream. •  Infiltration: Infiltration rates at the current wetland showed suitable levels for infiltration LID, again, not downstream
  • 16. Quantitative data not the final say The quantitative data used throughout this project does not have the final say in the recommendations, the qualitative data does…. •  The quantitative data used in this research project included the involvement of a multi-stakeholder group throughout the process. •  This multi-stakeholder group included representatives from; The City of Thunder Bay, EcoSuperior, Lakehead University, Earthwise®,  Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, The Northshore Steelhead Association and the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority.
  • 17. Stakeholder Involvement There were 3 main stages of Stakeholder involvement in decision-making. •  Stage 1: Introduction •  This included the introduction to the project and background information. •  Stage 2: Site Visit •  This included a group visit to all three sites with information provided. •  Stage 3: Workshop •  This included a Multi-Stakeholder Decision Making (MSDM) workshop structured to produce final remediation recommendations for this project.
  • 18. Results of the Workshop The Stakeholders were provided with all known information on the three sites and asked to complete specific tasks •  Final agreed upon Stormwater Management Objectives for Thunder Bay •  Social: •  Context specific plans •  Ensure community safety •  Economic: •  To internalize the cost of new stormwater management •  Integration of stormwater into asset management plan •  Environmental: •  Reduce surface volume runoff •  Improve quality of runoff •  Increase and enhance integrity •  Political •  Creation and adoption of the stormwater management plan •  Ensure balance between short and long-term planning •  Most of all à CREATE PARTNERSHIPS
  • 19. Final site specific Recommendations from Stakeholders •  Court Street possible remediation options: •  1) Increase by-law enforcement •  2)Community Stewardship initiative •  3)Adopt LRCA’s previous education strategy •  Most valued recommendation for meeting objectives •  Community education campaign •  Castlegreen possible remediation options •  1) further investigate pipe system •  2) Work with the co-op to educate community •  3) Maintenance on heaving and buckling road •  Most valued recommendation for meeting objectives: •  Partnership with the co-op •  County Fair possible remediation options: •  1) remove section of pipe, or create end-of-pipe LID •  2) Educate and partner with land owner to remediate up-land •  3) Leave alone •  Most valued recommendation for meeting objectives: •  Educate and partner with land owner
  • 20. Final Remediation Recommendations for McVicar Creek Resulting from this Project 1)  First and foremost that the defined objectives for Thunder Bay stormwater management be considered in all further stromwater management 2)  Before further stormwater remediation plans are pursued on McVicar Creek that the final recommendations proposed by Stakeholders are completed; An education and outreach plan on McVicar Creek watershed hotspots and in the watershed as a whole 3)  That the process used in this research project be referenced to determine further stormwater remediation options within Thunder Bay 4)  That the baseline data collected in this project be used for any further LID proposal on the County Fair site