LAKE WALLENPAUPACK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

F. X. BROWNE, INC. PROGRESS REPORT FOR NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2004

 

 

 

PA1012-46 - FY 1998 EPA GRANT PROJECT

 

TMDL - F. X. Browne, Inc. received several calls from Tetra Tech personnel regarding the water quality database, we addressed questions, as necessary, and we searched for Dreher Township groundwater monitoring data.

 

Brochures - F. X. Browne, Inc. continued work on developing brochures for Stormwater Management, Watershed Management, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, and Watershed Best Management Practices. We are currently reviewing our full draft copies of these brochures and will upload our final drafts to the LWWMD website in the next couple of weeks so that Board Members can review the brochures and provide comments to us.

 

Lake Management Program - F. X. Browne, Inc. made a copy of the Tanglewood water quality report and sent it to Karen Mandeville, at her request.

 

Project Management and Documentation - F. X. Browne, Inc. continued providing project management and documentation services.  F. X. Browne, Inc. conducted the following tasks:

 

  1. Prepared the progress reports for the project.
     

  1. Emailed and mailed the progress report to all Board Members.
     

  1. Changed progress report to pdf format and uploaded to the LWWMD website.
     

  2. Provided overall project management services, including scheduling of task work, review of charges, and preparation of detailed invoice descriptions.

     

    PA1012-52 - FY 1999 EPA GRANT

     

    Update Management Plan - F. X. Browne, Inc. continued work on updating of the Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management Plan.

     

    Watershed Investigations - F. X. Browne, Inc. evaluated problem areas, prepared a list of problem areas by Township, and sent information regarding Paupack Township problem areas to Karen for her use in meeting with Paupack Township officials.

     

    Community Assistance – F. X. Browne, Inc. made revisions to the LWWMD website at the request of Karen Mandeville.

     

    Create an Ecosystem - F. X. Browne, Inc. continued work on the Create-a-Wetland, Create-a-Lake, and Create-a-Stream sections of this program for1st, 4th, and 7th graders.

     

    Project Management and Documentation - F. X. Browne, Inc. continued providing project management and documentation services. F. X. Browne, Inc. conducted the following tasks:

     

    1. Prepared the progress report for the project,

     

    1. Emailed and mailed the progress report to all Board Members,

     

    1. Changed progress report to pdf format and uploaded to the LWWMD website, and

     

    1. Provided overall project management services, including scheduling of task work, review of charges, and preparation of detailed invoice descriptions.

     

    PA1012-55 - LWWMD GROWING GREENER PROJECT

     

    During November, we continued with basic maintenance, including battery charging, rain gage clean-out, etc.  The batteries were changed-out at all stations and double batteries were connected in series to better power the stations during the winter season.  Additionally, we worked closely with Karen and ISCO on the necessary insurance claim descriptions and parts replacement and repair.  We also restored the phone line connection at the Main Stem station which was temporarily lost due to fallen tree limbs.  Baseflow samples were also collected at all stations, and were immediately analyzed for all prescribed water quality parameters.

     

    During December, we reinstalled the new probes and flow modules at the Main Stem and West Branch stations.  Both stations were returned to normal operating condition, and all stations were programmed and set to resume collection of stormflow composite samples.  Baseflow samples were also collected at all stations, and were immediately analyzed for all prescribed water quality parameters.

     

    Data from all stations were downloaded weekly (at a minimum).  Upon download, the data were entered into their respective databases created by the Flowlink 4.15 software.  All data were analyzed immediately upon download to ensure that the stations were working properly.  Lastly, the numerous database files created for the Purdy Creek station as a result of the past modem problems were all merged to form a single database file for that station.

     

    PA1012-58      BMPs

     

    Billing Group 001 – Project Management

     

    1.      F. X. Browne, Inc. provided overall project management services for all of the active BMP design projects,

     

    2.      Discussed the landowner agreements with Karen, and

     

    3.      Reviewed the October Board Meeting Minutes.

     

     

    Billing Group 002 – Krautter

     

    1.      Fred Courtright met with Carroll Krautter and the construction contractor on the site to inspect the French drain system that had been installed previously,

     

    2.      Inspected the French drain after it was excavated to determine if filter fabric had been properly installed,

     

    3.      Determined that the French drain had been properly installed,

     

    4.      Instructed the contractor to extend the existing French drain system 30 feet, past the barn and into the loafing area, and

     

    5.      Instructed the contractor to fill the new portion of the French drain with gravel to the surface of the trench.

     

    Billing Group 005 – Emil Swingle Farm

     

    1.      Wrote billing review work description for October,

     

    2.      Revised Plans and E&S narrative to address Conservation District Comments,

     

    3.      Conducted internal review of revisions, and

     

    4.      Resubmitted E&S plan to Conservation District.

     

    Billing Group 006 – Pawlowski Farm

     

    1.      Wrote billing review work description for October,

     

    2.      Looked into gutter installation at Pawloski per LWWMD Board Meeting comments,

     

    3.      Contacted Karen Mandeville regarding gutters (not feasible) at Pawloski Farm,

     

    4.      Revised calculations and plans for Pawloski riprap sizing,

     

    5.      Conducted final QA/QC review of E&S submission, and

     

    6.      Resubmitted Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and calculations to the Wayne Conservation District.

     

     

    Billing Group 008 – Will Keating Farm

     

    1.      Wrote description of work performed in October 2004,

     

    2.      Revised plans to add dates of construction, and

     

    3.      Plotted plans.

     

    Billing Group 009 – Bill Whermann Farm

     

    1.      Responded to contact from Agteam regarding a nutrient management plan at Wehrmann farm,

     

    2.      Drafted plan of preliminary measures at Wehrmann and sent plan to Agteam,

     

    3.      Researched drainage systems suitable for milkhouse waste and put together cost estimates,

     

    4.      Determined pumping requirements for milkhouse waste flow,

     

    5.      Researched feasible methods for plugging groundwater seep through milkhouse drain cistern,

     

    6.      Chose preliminary sump location and pipe layout for milkhouse waste,

     

    7.      Started design of pipe system for pressure and gravity pipes and manholes, and

     

    8.      Determined gutter locations and directions for all buildings.

     

     

    Billing Group 011 – Jim Keating Farm

     

    1.      Checked the plans and the technical specifications,

     

    2.      Discussed the landowner agreement with Karen, and

     

    3.      Added landowner work to plans and sent plans to Jim Keating for review and comment.

     

     

    PA1012-61 – 2004 GENERAL ENGINEERING

     

    During the month of November 2004, F. X. Browne, Inc. discussed various project related topics with Karen Mandeville by telephone and prepared for and attended the November LWWMD Board meeting.

     

    PA1012-62  2004 LAKE WALLENPAUPACK WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROJECT

     

    F. X. Browne, Inc. coordinated the November and December 2004 sampling events for Lake Wallenpaupack.  On November 10, 2004 and December 6, 2004, we collected surface, middle, and bottom water samples for chemical analysis at Station #3.  In addition, we collected photic zone composite samples for chlorophyll a and phytoplankton analyses.  We also collected temperature and dissolved oxygen profile data at 1 meter intervals from the surface to the bottom. We then transported all samples to our laboratory in Marshalls Creek and analyzed them for total phosphorus, dissolved reactive phosphorus, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, nitrate/nitrite nitrogen, ammonia nitrogen, total suspended solids, fecal coliform bacteria, fecal streptococci bacteria, alkalinity (surface samples only), and pH.