June 02 & Quarterly

July 1, 2002

Karen Brown

Program Liaison

CALFED Watershed Program

Department of Water Resources

3374 E. Shields, Room B19

Fresno, CA 93726

Dear Karen,

Please find attached the requisite Monthly Program Report for the Millerton Area Watershed Coalition Program – Contract Number: 4600001799. The report is for the period of June 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002 – and includes the following:

	Report Summary – Highlights and Major Accomplishments
	Report of Work Completed by Tasks and Subtasks
	Attachments of collateral materials developed for the MAWC Program

Additionally, we have included the Quarterly Reporting information consisting of the following:

	Important Upcoming Events
	In-Kind and Cash Match

At this time, it can be reported that the Millerton Area Watershed Coalition’s activities under CALFED’s Watershed Program are fully in progress. The two major events in June included a Visioning Workshop and the 1^st Steering Committee session. At least 16 individuals have indicated an interest in serving on the Steering Committee.

Thank you as well for your own participation in the Visioning Workshop.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding this submittal.

Sincerely,

_________ __________

Jim Carl	Steve Haze
Program Manager	Program Coordinator

The following are the Highlights and Major Accomplishments for this reporting period –

Program Planning, Administration and Organization

Notification sent out via USPS mailing and internet distribution to Media, potential Stakeholders and attendees from 1^st general session for Visioning Workshop on June 15^th and 1^st Steering Committee Session conducted on June 27^th.

Notice published by Mountain Press

Conducted Visioning Workshop on June 15^th – Noreen McDonald, Facilitator

	Approximately 25 attendees
	Facilitation of 4 primary questions related to the watershed –

What are the Challenges?
What are the Opportunities?
What should the Coalition do?
What would you like to do?

Conducted 1^st Steering Committee Session on June 27^th

	Approximately 20 attendees – 16 indicated desire to participate on the committee
	Organizational discussions related to Steering Committee responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Representation

2. Selection of Chairperson

3. Types of Sub-committees

4. Roles and Responsibilities

5. Development of a Mission Statement

Education and Publicity

	Working at a Watershed Level Conference – 6/3 thru 6/7
	Watershed Display at Fire Safe Festival, Auberry – 6/8

Integration and participation with major watershed programs and other CALFED initiatives

	CALFED Bay-Delta Program – BDPAC Subcommittee for Watershed Management – 6/21
	CALFED Upper San Joaquin River Basin Storage Investigation Stakeholder Group – Review of Technical Memorandum and submittal of comments

Outreach, Participation and Collaboration with Resource Centric organizations

	Upper Merced River Watershed Council celebration – 6/12
	Millerton Lake Visitor / Interpretive Center fire safe landscaping activity, Bureau of Reclamation – 6/19
	Highway 168 Fire Safe Council – 6/20
	Central Sierra Watershed Committee – 6/26
	Coarsegold Resource Conservation District – 6/27
	North Fork Mono Rancheria and Sierra Mono Indian Museum – 6/27

Continuation Planning

Submission of full proposal to CALFED for Upper Finegold Creek Watershed Assessment and Planning under Proposition 13 – 6/5

The following is the Quarterly Reporting of Additional Information –

Upcoming Major Events and Activities

	On-going Steering Committee Sessions (Finalize Stakeholder Representation and other Organizational formalities) – Thursday, July 25, August 22 and September 26.
	2^nd General Session – August 22^nd.
	San Joaquin River Management Program - Action Team Meeting – 7/8
	Conduct presentation to North Fork Mono Rancheria Tribal Council representatives – (TBD)
	Upper San Joaquin River Basin Storage Investigation Stakeholder Meeting – 7/31

Major Tasks

	Formation of working sub-committees
	Planning for educational workshop
	Publish tabulation of Visioning Workshop participant comments San Joaquin
	Commence development of Assessment Design

Local In-Kind and Cash Match

Activity	Amount	Source
Pre-CALFED Planning	$24,032	US Bureau of Reclamation
Pre-CALFED Planning	$1,472	Sierra Foothill Conservancy
Pre-CALFED Planning	$1,000	Program Coordinator
Multi-Media & Computer Equipment	$4,300	Program Coordinator
Mailing to Property Owners	$400	10 volunteers x 2hrs x $20/hr
1^st General Session	$3,200	80 attendees x 2hrs x $20/hr
Facilities for 1^st General Session	$250	In-kind by Owner
Visioning Workshop	$1,500	25 attendees x 3hrs x $20/hr
1^st Steering Committee Mtg	$800	20 attendees x 2hrs x $20/hr
Watershed Conference Scholarship	$300	Calif. State University, Fresno

Total	$37,254

Collateral Materials

	Visioning Workshop and 1^st Steering Committee Session Notification (Publisher format and Word format)
	Visioning Workshop – Presentation Package (PowerPoint format)
	1^st Steering Committee Session – Presentation Package (PowerPoint format)
	Steering Committee Membership List (word Format)
	Calendar of Program Coordinator’s Monthly Activities (Excel format)

Tabular Summary Report of Contracted Tasks and Subtasks

Contract Number: 4600001799
Contract Approval Date: March 28, 2002
Contract Start Date: June 15, 2001
Contract End Date: June 30, 2002
Reporting Period: June 1 thru June 30, 2002
PROGRAM TASK DESCRIPTIONS	Planned Complete	Actual Complete	Percent Complete	Comments

TASK 1: Administration and Organization
Task 1a: Identify and appoint Coalition Coordinator	Oct, 2001	Oct, 2001	100%	Coordinator, Steve Haze started 10/1 under BOR funds
Task 1b: Create a comprehensive mailing list of landowners and other stakeholders in the watershed.	April, 2002	Apr, 2002	100%	List of 2500 landowners, 55 Stakeholder, local Government groups and 5 newspapers
Task 1c: Contact stakeholders by mail and in person to encourage participation	May,2002	May, 2002	100%	Notice to Property owners sent out via USPS on 5/6, Packages sent to Chairs of Fresno & Madera County Board of Supervisors, (55) Stakeholder interests received package via email distribution
Task 1d: Prepare and send press releases concerning the formation of the MAWC to media outlets	May, 2002	May, 2002	100%	Press Release Packages Sent to (8) reporters representing (5) newspapers - 5/6
Task 1e: Convene formative meeting	May, 2002	May, 2002	100%	Formative meeting conducted in Friant on 5/23/02 (2.5) hrs. 80 participants w/ approx. 50% property owners in proposed watershed study area
Task 1f: Form Steering Committee, sub-committees	June, 2002		75%	1st Steering Committee session conducted 6/27. Approximately 20 individuals participated & ~16 indicated interest to serve. Subcommittee formation planned for July mtg.
Task 1g: Convene a minimum of 16 Steering Committee meetings	May, 2003		6%	1st Steering Committee scheduled for 6/27/02 (2) hrs. Approximately, 80 individuals are candidates to participate on Steering and subcommittees
Task 1h: Convene a minimum of 8 Coalition meetings	June, 2003		12.5%	1st Coalition meeting scheduled for 5/23/02

Task Products
The products from this task will include: a comprehensive mailing list, press releases, agendas and minutes from 24 meetings, as well as a fully formed Steering Committee and Coalition				Task Products - Comprehensive Mailing list in excess of 2,500 developed. (12) volunteers @ (2) hrs. ea.

Success Criteria
Success will be measured by completion of each project task according to the timetable, the reporting of coalition activities in local newspapers, having a quorum present at all Steering Committee Meetings, having a minimum of 40 stakeholders participate in Coalition meetings and having those participants represent at least six different categories of stakeholders (e.g. rancher, homeowner, federal agency, sportsmen, policy maker, scientist, etc.)				Success Criteria exceeded for 1st meeting - 80 Stakeholders representing 12 categories


TASK 2: Training and Outreach
Task 2a: Conduct a total of 4 community education sessions on topics related to watershed protection, restoration, management, and monitoring	June, 2003		25%	Visioning workshop conducted 6/15. Approximately 25 participants.
Task 2b: Make a total of 8 informational mailings to all stakeholders including meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, report summaries, public policy issues and other information of interest regarding watersheds	June, 2003		15%	1st Informational mailing for Stakeholders (property owners sent out USPS). Other stakeholders via email distribution. Informational Package to County Board of Supervisors sent 5/6, Presentation to Fresno Co. Water Advisory Committee conducted 5/16
Task 2c: Share information regarding the activities of the Millerton Area Watershed Coalition with the general public through press releases and community presentations	June, 2003		20%	2nd notification to Press sent out for Visioning & 1st Steering Committee mtg on 6/10. Established display at Fire Safe Festival in Auberry on 6/8

Task Products
The products from this task include: training materials, coalition mailing packets, and press releases.
Success Criteria
Success will be measured by attendance of at least 40 people at training sessions, their feedback, and completed evaluation forms; more informed participation in coalition meetings; and increased interest in citizen monitoring activities.


TASK 3: Assessment
Task 3a: Identification of major stressors and threats to the Millerton Area Watershed with input from a wide range of stakeholders.	June, 2002	June, 2002	100%	Input provided by Visioning workshop participants
Task 3b: Gather and review current and historical data on the watershed processes to establish, as much as possible, a baseline	July, 2002		5%	Listing of historic, current and planned assessments established
Task 3c: Evaluate current conditions and use patterns	Sept, 2002
Task 3d: Working with partners, collect additional data especially where there are significant gaps in the database.	Jan, 2003
Task 3e: Prepare a written assessment report to be circulated and shared by all interested parties	April, 2003

Task Products
The products from this task will include: lists and inventories of watershed conditions, summaries of research reviewed or tests conducted, and a written assessment report.

Success Criteria
The success of this task will be measured by the completion of the assessment report by the target date, the participation in the assessment by stakeholders from at least 8 different stakeholder categories, and the ability to fill in as many data gaps as possible.				Application submitted to CALFED for Finegold upper watershed planning grant for North Fork Community


TASK 4: Collaboration
Task 4a: Compile a list of potential collaborators among watershed groups and other agencies and organizations	April, 2002	April, 2002	100%	Listing of potential collaborators established. Two Pre-program planning sessions held with agency groups
Task 4b: Maintain frequent contact with other watershed groups for the purpose of sharing ideas, strategies and data.	June, 2003		14%	On-going participation with Central Sierra Watershed Committee and Water Advisory Committees for Madera & Fresno Counties. Attendence at Coarsegold and Sierra RCD's. Participation as Stakeholder for Friant Storage Investigation program under USBR/DWR (CALFED)
Task 4c: Maintain frequent contact with local, regional and national organizations with an interest in conservation or watershed protection and restoration.	June, 2003		14%	On-going attendance at monthly CALFED Watershed Advisory Committee meetings - 6/21. Completed Working at a Watershed Level workshop, CSUF - 6/3-6/7

Task Products
This will produce ready reference files with technical reports, guides and documents produced by these groups that will assist the MAWC to complete their assessment activities and learn about successful watershed management programs. It will also produce correspondence and other evidence that the MAWC has shared its data and other information with these organizations.				Website established as repository for technical publications and reports. Hyperlinks to key watershed agencies and resources. Resource Documents being collected

Success Criteria
The success of this task will be measured by the number of collaborators involved (10 or more) and the frequency and duration of contact.				Current Collaborators(as of 6/30): Sierra RCD, Coarsegold RCD, Central Sierra Watershed Committee, North Fork Community Development Council, Yosemite-Sequoia RC&D Council, Fresno Co. Water Advisory Committee, Madera Co Water Oversight Committee, Highway 168 Fire Safe Council, California State University - Fresno, Millerton Lake Area Chamber of Commerce


TASK 5: Planning
Task 5a: Develop and implement a funding plan for the continuation of the coalition.	May, 2003			According to Staff with State Senate Agriculture and Water Committee (Senator Costa, Fresno), $5 million was included as a budget line item for the watershed program. Indeterminate at this time regarding success as a part of the budget's passage & signature by Governor.
Task 5b: Develop a funding and implementation plan for the creation of a comprehensive watershed management plan.	June, 2003		14%	Upper Finegold Watershed Assessment Proposal under Prop 13 submitted to CALFED - 6/5 based upon collaboration with Watershed and Economic and Resource entitiesin the North Fork geographical area. Engaged in discussions with USBR for additional funds.

Task Products
This task will produce commitments from local agencies and organizations for the funds required to continue the operation of the Millerton Area Watershed Coalition. It will also produce at least 3 potential sources for the funds necessary to create a watershed management plan.				Sources for funding include: CALFED, USBR and Prop 40 funding.
Success Criteria
The success of this task will be measured by whether or not the community mobilizes the resources necessary to maintain the coalition. It will also be measured by the number of grantors that show some interest in funding the management plan.


TASK 6: Reporting and Presentations
Task 6a: Prepare comprehensive quarterly progress reports on all aspects of project implementation	April, 2003		25%	1st Quarterly Reporting Information submitted 7/02
Task 6b: Prepare a draft final report that summarizes all project activities and accomplishments over the two year period. Send a draft copy to CALFED for comments and observations.	May, 2003
Task 6c: Revise draft final report to include comments from CALFED and submit	June, 2003
Task 6d: Deliver final summary presentation(s) to CALFED as requested.	June, 2003

Task Products
This task will produce 8 quarterly reports, a final report, and presentation materials.

Success Criteria
The success of this task will be measured by the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the reports and presentations. All should provide a good reflection of all project activities, accomplishments and problems.

02/15/06