Restoration Opportunities. Table 6-1 presents restoration opportunities for lakes in Mason County by WRIA. All of the projects listed in the table are considered to have a high potential for success in improving the functions of lakes in the WRIA. However, the success of each restoration project ultimately depends on the actual project design and implementation. Fewer restoration opportunities were identified for freshwater lakes (versus rivers) in Mason County. Less information on lakes is generally known. Shoreline lakes not included in Table 6-1 do not have identified restoration needs above and beyond programmatic restoration measures outlined above. The table also lists the recommended timing for each restoration opportunity as “short-term” or “long-term.” Short-term (approximately 1-5 years) restoration projects include those that could be implemented by local landowners and volunteers and that would benefit the areas that are most in need. Short-term restoration efforts include habitat restoration and enhancement efforts in publicly owned areas of the County’s shorelines. These projects could be implemented in the near term, depending on grant cycles and coordination with volunteer and community organizations. Long-term (approximately 5-10 years) restoration projects could be those that require coordination with other jurisdictions or that cover larger land areas. These projects may be more difficult to implement and would likely require more planning and permitting. Table 6-1. Restoration Actions for Mason County Lakes Lake WRIA Existing Alterations Restoration Opportunities* Timing (short term vs long term) WRIA 14A Lake Xxxxxxxx 14A Dams have artificially raised water levels. Land conversion from pervious to impervious surfaces. Numerous individual docks/piers associated with single-family homes. Restore trees to riparian zones where vegetation is lacking. L Trails End Lake 14A There is a public boat launch at the south end of the lake. Most residential homes have an individual dock/pier. Restore native trees. L Xxxxx Lake 14A Public boat launch. Listed on Ecology’s 303 (d) list of impaired waters for PCB in fish tissue Water quality impaired by nutrients. Infestation of Eurasian water milfoil and nuisance aquatic plants. Dock proliferation and overwater structures. Remove bulkheads and use soft-shore bank stabilization where feasible. Restore native trees in the riparian zone. Maintain constant lake discharge (from the hypolimnion) to Sherwood Creek to maintain adequate...
Restoration Opportunities. Finally, there is a potential for additional dune restoration opportunities either as mitigation as determined by the environmental determination process, or as enhancement as determined by the stakeholders involved in the development of this project, including the North Coast Scenic Byway Advisory Committee. This project, when finished, will have great benefit to the youth, residents and visitors to the Morro Bay Waterfront. The trail network planned for Morro Bay would provide connectivity from Morro Rock and downtown Morro Bay up to the edge of Cayucos along the waterfront, encouraging further use by visitors and residents alike by facilitating safe and attractive transportation between these two destination towns. Morro Creek is a critical gap in the trail network because it awkwardly separates and isolates the beachfront path, isolating Morro Rock and downtown Morro Bay from the north, and greatly reducing connectivity. While alternate routes exist, the sense of disruption this gap provides serves as a disincentive for use. As the priority project for the North Coast Scenic Byway and CA Coastal Trail connection, it is imperative that project approval and environmental determination (PAED) and plans, specification and estimates (PSE) be completed in the near term so this project remains eligible for programmed STIP-TE construction funds. For these funds to be allocated, both CEQA and NEPA need to be completed by April 2014. After NEPA is approved, the R/W Certification must also be approved by Caltrans as part of the Federal Request for Construction Authorization Package.
Restoration Opportunities. Table 6‐1 presents restoration opportunities for lakes in Xxxxx County by WRIA. All of the projects listed in the table are considered to have a high potential for success in improving the functions of lakes in the WRIA. However, the success of each restoration project ultimately depends on the actual project design and implementation. Fewer restoration opportunities were identified for freshwater lakes (versus rivers) in Xxxxx County. Less information on lakes is generally known. Shoreline lakes not included in Table 6‐1 do not have identified restoration needs above and beyond programmatic restoration measures outlined above. The table also lists the recommended timing for each restoration opportunity as “short‐term” or “long‐term.” Short‐term (approximately 1‐5 years) restoration projects include those that could be implemented by local landowners and volunteers and that would benefit the areas that are most in need. Short‐term restoration efforts include habitat restoration and enhancement efforts in publicly owned areas of the County’s shorelines. These projects could be implemented in the near term, depending on grant cycles and coordination with volunteer and community organizations. Long‐term (approximately 5‐10 years) restoration projects could be those that require coordination with other jurisdictions or that cover larger land areas. These projects may be more difficult to implement and would likely require more planning and permitting.
