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TASKS FOR PERMIT YEAR 4 (Continued) <br /> Task 5: • Assign someone from the team to conduct ongoing research regarding improvements to <br /> maintenance activities that would reduce negative impacts to water quality. Include . <br /> research regarding (1) methods for evaluating the effectiveness of revised O &M activities, <br /> (2) effective cleaning procedures for new and proposed stormwater quality facilities, and <br /> (3) alternative channel maintenance practices that can provide for increased water quality <br /> through both effective erosion control and more selective vegetation removal. Present <br /> research results to team developed in Task 1 on an ongoing basis through memorandum <br /> and at team meetings. . <br /> 0M2 - Vegetation Management Program <br /> Task 2: • Evaluate existing application patterns and practices in comparison to local surface drainage <br /> flow patterns. If necessary, modify application procedures to ensure the maximum <br /> reduction in runoff contamination while providing for at least the minimal application <br /> necessary to do the job. <br /> • Determine the feasibility of restricting or eliminating application of <br /> pesticides /herbicides /fertilizers in areas with potential for heavy surface runoff to the storm <br /> system. <br /> Task 3: • Develop training for personnel applying pesticide /herbicide/ fertilizer about the detrimental <br /> effects these products have on stormwater quality. Include alternative application <br /> procedures that can reduce the quantity of surface runoff contamination caused b y the use <br /> of these products. <br /> Task 4: • Identify appropriate native species for local landscape use <br /> • Research suitable sources for acquiring native species. <br /> • Conduct an inventory of all municipal parks and landscape areas currently employing the <br /> I use of native species and evaluate the effectiveness and maintenance problems associated <br /> with their current use /landscape design. <br /> • Develop criteria for which native species are appropriate for various landscape and parks <br /> planting area designs. (Possibly develop various vegetation zones that can be included on <br /> the GIS system). <br /> • Acquire a sample collection of appropriate native stock to be kept on hand at Park's <br /> . Maintenance holding nursery. <br /> • Develop management policies and procedures for the various "natural areas" and "special <br /> maintenance areas" located within City parks or other City property and develop criteria <br /> for allowing currently maintained park land to revert to a more natural state. As <br /> appropriate, revise documentation regarding procedures for landscape management. <br /> Include as a chapter (in three ring binder) in the comprehensive O &M plans developed <br /> under BMP OM1. Implement revised procedures and restrictions. <br /> I <br /> \ 91 TASK6 WINALBMPTACTSFITS \TASKS_4.PY4 01/04/96 6 <br />