May 02

June 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 May 1, 2002 through May 31, 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

At this time, it can be reported that the Millerton Area Watershed Coalition’s activities under CALFED’s Watershed Program have successfully commenced. The next major events in June include a Visioning Workshop and the 1^st Steering Committee session.

Also, we want to thank you very much for your involvement in the advance planning sessions and for your participation at the 1^st Public Meeting of the Millerton Watershed Coalition on Thursday, May 23^rd.

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 was completed to all known potential Stakeholders interested in proposed watershed study area

	2,450 Property Owner Notifications mailed out for 1^st Coalition meeting. (12) Volunteers spent 2 hours each helping.
	55 Stakeholder Notifications via email distribution for 1^st Coalition meeting
	8 Press Release Packages sent to (5) local newspapers.
	2 Articles on watershed program published by Fresno Bee and Mountain Press

Conducted the 1^st Public Informational and Organizational session under CALFED Watershed Program grant

	Approximately 80 attendees
	Approximately 50% property owners within the proposed watershed study area

Integration and participation with major watershed programs and other CALFED initiatives

	CALFED Bay-Delta Program – BDPAC Subcommittee for Watershed Management – Cache Creek Watershed field trip – 5/17
	Participation as Stakeholder Representative in 1^st Friant Storage Investigation program session under USBR/DWR CALFED Program – 5/23
	San Joaquin River Management Program (SHRMP) – 5/13

Outreach, Participation and Collaboration with Resource Centric organizations

	Conducted presentation to Fresno County Water Advisory Committee – 5/16
	Conducted partnership discussions for Upper Finegold Watershed Study proposal under Proposition 13 with the following organizations –

	Coarsegold Resource Conservation District
	North Fork Community Development Council
	North Fork Mono Rancheria
	Yosemite-Sequoia Resource Conservation and Development Area Council
	Central Sierra Watershed Committee

Continuation Planning

Conducted consultations on funding with State Senate Agriculture and Water Committee

Upcoming Major Events

	Participation in “Working at a Watershed Level” conference, CSUF – 6/3 to 6/7 (3 Coalition members attending including Coordinator under scholarship - $300.00)
	Submittal of Upper Finegold Watershed Assessment Proposal for SWRCB/CALFED Proposition 13 Planning Grant – 6/7
	Coalition Visioning Workshop – Saturday, 6/15
	1^st Steering Committee Session (Formation and Representation) – Thursday, June 27th

Collateral Materials

	Property Owner Notification (Publisher format & Word format)
	Press Release (Word format)
	1^st Public Meeting Presentation Package (PowerPoint format)
	List of Attendees for 1^st Public Meeting (Excel format)
	Confirmation of Scholarship for Watershed Workshop at CSUF (via USPS)
	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: May 1 thru May 31, 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		10%	Visioning Workshop scheduled for 6/15/02 in Friant (3 hrs.)
Task 1g: Convene a minimum of 16 Steering Committee meetings	May, 2003		0%	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		10%	Visioning Workshop scheduled for Saturday, June 15 - Facilitator assigned and outline of activities drafted. Next prep mtg 6/10
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		10%	1st Press Release Package Sent out 5/6

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			As part of visioning workshop - June 15
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 6/5 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		7%	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		7%	On-going attendance at monthly CALFED Watershed Advisory Committee meetings - Cache Creek Watershed field trip - 5/17. Scholarship obtained for Working at a watershed level workshop - 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 5/31): 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, California Rangeland Trust


TASK 5: Planning
Task 5a: Develop and implement a funding plan for the continuation of the coalition.	May, 2003			Initiated efforts to secure funding under Prop 40. Discussions with State Senate Agriculture and Water Committee (Senator Costa, Fresno)
Task 5b: Develop a funding and implementation plan for the creation of a comprehensive watershed management plan.	June, 2003			Collaboration with Watershed Economic and Resource entities regarding application for Prop 13 funding for Upper Finegold Watershed Assessment.

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.
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		16%	1st report due end of June, 2002
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