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Marin Water studying creek release impacts


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06/30/2021
Marin Water is studying whether it can release less water from its reservoirs into Lagunitas Creek without harming aquatic species, allowing the district to hold onto more water this winter amid a historic drought. 
The flow reductions would occur from November to March, when the changes could affect spawning and the rearing of fish eggs. Hydrologists chose four stretches of the creek that are typical habitat and will complete a detailed topographic survey there, then use modeling to determine the conditions at a range of flows, from 20 to 10 cubic feet per second. 
The models show the water depth, velocity and temperature at thousands of points on the creek, and score them based on habitat suitability. If the study shows that a reduction in flows would have a minimal impact on the ecosystem, the water district will use it to apply for a petition to reduce its required releases during winter. ....

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Longboat Key commissioners approve FDEP consent order after June 2020 sewage break | Longboat Key


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Now, town must decide on either paying $188,382 or implementing an environmental project worth at least $281,073.
The Longboat Key Town Commission voted unanimously Monday to accept a consent order from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection after the town’s June 2020 mainland sewage line break and spillage of millions of gallons of effluent.
In the coming weeks, the town still must decide between two options: paying the state $188,382 in civil penalties and costs, or offsetting the amount by implementing an in-kind environmental project worth at least $281,073. An in-kind project would be subject to FDEP approval.
“It was a normal negotiation process that occurred,” Town Manager Tom Harmer said. “We finalized negotiations. We think we received as many changes as we could while still trying to end up with an order that met the state’s needs and requirements and protected our ratepayers going forward.” ....

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