Blue River Survey Step 1 of 9 11% Pollution and Water Quality Issues of ConcernHow concerned are you about these issues in the Blue River? Point Source Pollution Discharge(Required)Pollution from single identifiable sources like industrial wastewater facilities, municipal wastewater treatment facilities, water treatment plant facilitiesVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedNon-Point Source Pollution Discharge(Required)Pollution: nutrients, sediment and/or bacteria - from runoff to surface water following rain like livestock operations, gravel mining, feral hogs, windmill development, unpaved roads, septic systems, urban areasVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedBacterial Pollution(Required)Human or animal waste that contaminate water like septic systems, livestock, feral hogs - e.g., Enterococcus, E. coli bacteriaVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedSediment-laden Runoff(Required)Rrunoff from land and roads that carries soil and nutrients- e.g., Nitrogen, Phosphorus- into springs/streams like gravel mining, unpaved county roads, agricultural operations, windmill development, bare ground under E. Red Cedar standsVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedPaved Roadway Runoff(Required)Runoff carrying pollutants like oil, grease, fuel, heavy metals, trash, sand/aggregate, and other contaminantsVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedIndustrial/Commercial Runoff(Required)Pollution from activities or practices related to industrial/commercial site operationsVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedPlease drag to rank the previous issues in order of which would be your top concern to address in the next 3 years, with the field at the top being your most immediate, greatest concern.Point Source Pollution DischargeNon-Point Source Pollution DischargeBacterial PollutionSediment-laden RunoffPaved Roadway RunoffIndustrial/Commercial Runoff Ecosystem and Habitat Degradation Issues of ConcernHow concerned are you about these issues in the Blue River? Riparian (streambank habitat) Degradation/Loss(Required)Insufficient stand width of native trees, shrubs, and grasses to filter runoff/reduce erosionVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedStreambank Erosion(Required)Loss of streambank soils to runoff, flooding, mechanical disturbance, and/or compactionVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedAquifer Sinkhole/Recharge Feature Damage(Required)Loss of surface recharge efficiency from disturbance, erosion, diversion, backfilling, and/or construction activitiesVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedSubsurface/Surface Mining Activities(Required)Destruction of aquifer recharge features, disruption of subsurface groundwater movement towards springs/streams, and/or evaporation of groundwater in pitsVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedCommercial Development(Required)Land-use changes that disrupt aquifer recharge and surface water flow and remove traditional plant communities that serve to buffer nutrient loading in springs/streamsVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedPlease drag to rank the previous issues in order of which would be your top concern to address in the next 3 years, with the field at the top being your most immediate, greatest concern.Riparian (streambank habitat) Degradation/LossStreambank ErosionAquifer Sinkhole/Recharge Feature DamageSubsurface/Surface Mining ActivitiesCommercial Development Water Resource Management and Extraction Issues of ConcernHow concerned are you about these issues in the Blue River? Surface Water Extraction(Required)Removal of surface water from Blue River and tributaries by pumping or diversionVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedGroundwater Extraction Domestic/Agricultural Wells(Required)Removal of aquifer groundwater via domestic/agricultural pumping wellsVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedGroundwater Extraction Municipal/Water District Wells(Required)Removal of aquifer groundwater via municipal and/or public supply water district pumping wellsVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedGroundwater Extraction Industrial Wells(Required)Removal of aquifer groundwater via industrial pumping wells for industrial/commercial useVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedAquifer Sinkhole/Recharge Feature Protection(Required)Need for laws, regulations, and landowner financial incentives to identify and protect aquifer recharge features on private landsVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedPlease drag to rank the previous issues in order of which would be your top concern to address in the next 3 years, with the field at the top being your most immediate, greatest concern.Surface Water ExtractionGroundwater Extraction Domestic/Agricultural WellsGroundwater Extraction Municipal/Water District WellsGroundwater Extraction Industrial WellsAquifer Sinkhole/Recharge Feature Protection Regulation, Permitting, and Rights Issues of ConcernHow concerned are you about these issues in the Blue River? Unpermitted Disturbances(Required)Activities that occur in the watershed with potential to damage resources and impact downstream users if conducted w/o a written plan, oversight or permit, e.g., Corp Section 404 permitVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedSurface Water Use Permitting(Required)Current OK law and permitting under OWRB, process for public notification/public hearings, “use it or lose it” requirement, reporting requirementsVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedGroundwater Permitting(Required)Current OK law and permitting under OWRB, process for public notification/public hearings, allocation methodVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedGroundwater Rights(Required)Current OK law that regulates use and/or current permitting practices, including groundwater as a property right, allocation method, equal proportionate shareVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedSurface Water Rights(Required)Current OK law, the doctrine of prior appropriation, regulations and/or current permitting practices, ‘beneficial use” requirement with no priority among uses: e.g., drinking water, irrigation water, and industrial usesVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedDevelopment Permitting(Required)Need for laws, regulations governing land alterations from construction and/or excavation that impacts aquifer recharge features and/or the flow of water to springs/streamsVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedLand Planning/Zoning(Required)Need for land-use planning/zoning to regulate the use of land by a central authority in the Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer/Blue River watershed to promote sustainable surface and groundwater for multiple usersVery unconcernedUnconcernedNeutralConcernedVery concernedPlease drag to rank the previous issues in order of which would be your top concern to address in the next 3 years, with the field at the top being your most immediate, greatest concern.Unpermitted DisturbancesSurface Water Use PermittingGroundwater PermittingGroundwater RightsSurface Water RightsDevelopment PermittingLand Planning/Zoning Pollution and Water Quality SolutionsHow effective do you feel the following solutions would be? Expand Point Source Pollution Discharge standards (wastewater, stormwater, concentrated animal feeding) for the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveExpand Non-Point Source Pollution Discharge standards (nutrients, sediment, bacteria) for the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveDevelop Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and an Implementation Plan for the Blue River Watershed(Required)(Note: some segments currently no longer support beneficial use of “Primary Body Contact Recreation”.)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveReduce Bacterial Pollution Discharge with greater septic-to-waterway setback requirements for the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveReduce sediment-laden runoff (soil and nutrients) by requiring stormwater sedimentation/detention ponds for new development (including road improvements) in the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveExpand the existing ODWC property Outstanding Resource Waters designation upstream to the headwaters of the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveExpand standards for industrial/commercial stormwater pollution prevention practices in the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectivePlease drag to rank the previous solutions in order of which would be your top concern to address in the next 3 years, with the field at the top being your most immediate, greatest concern.Expand Point Source Pollution Discharge standardsExpand Non-Point Source Pollution Discharge standardsDevelop Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and an Implementation PlanReduce Bacterial Pollution DischargeReduce sediment-laden runoffExpand standards for industrial/commercial stormwater pollution preventionExpand the existing ODWC property Outstanding Resource Waters designation upstream Ecosystem and Habitat Degradation/Loss SolutionsHow effective do you feel the following solutions would be? Develop landowner financial incentive programs designed to laterally expand Riparian Habitat and Buffer Zones on private lands via Best Management Practices in the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveDevelop educational outreach programs to inform landowners of the Clean Water Act permitting requirements in the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveDevelop educational outreach programs to help landowners and contractors identify sinkholes/recharge features for future protection.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveDevelop Best Management Practices for aquifer sinkhole/recharge feature protection in the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectivePlease drag to rank the previous solutions in order of which would be your top concern to address in the next 3 years, with the field at the top being your most immediate, greatest concern.Develop landowner financial incentive programsDevelop Clean Water Act educational outreach programsDevelop educational outreach programs for sinkholes/recharge featuresDevelop Best Management Practices Water Resource Management and Extraction SolutionsHow effective do you feel the following solutions would be? Develop new protocols for issuing temporary (short term) surface water pumping/diversion permits based on existing flow parameters, drought status and other physical conditions; allow for public comment.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveDevelop sound technical tools necessary to perform an application-specific analysis for groundwater extraction wells permitting (to complete the requirements of 2003 SB288) to ensure proper implementation of OK Groundwater Law.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveDevelop a water resource management approach for a karst aquifer that considers subsurface watersheds and underground flow regimes that sustain springs, streams and rivers (“manage from below” concept).(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveDevelop a separate Blue River Watershed Planning Region to capture its uniqueness in water generation, water use, population projections and non-traditional industrial use demands (estimated watershed annual economic value to Oklahomans = $1.5B).(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveRevise population projections in the next OK Water Demand Forecast with current data to more accurately predict accelerated population growth and future municipal and industrial water demand.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveCreate a Blue River Watershed Education Advisory Group to raise awareness of the resource, its value to the region, highlight environmental issues, and promote Best Management Practices to sustain it.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectivePlease drag to rank the previous solutions in order of which would be your top concern to address in the next 3 years, with the field at the top being your most immediate, greatest concern.Develop new protocols for issuing temporary surface water pumping/diversion permitsDevelop sound technical tools necessary to perform an application-specific analysis for groundwater extraction wells permittingDevelop a water resource management approach for a karst aquiferDevelop a separate Blue River Watershed Planning RegionRevise population projections in the next OK Water Demand ForecastCreate a Blue River Watershed Education Advisory Group to raise awareness Regulation, Permitting, and Water Rights SolutionsHow effective do you feel the following solutions would be? Develop educational outreach programs to inform landowners of surface and groundwater permitting requirements in the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveModify OK Groundwater Law to reflect an application-specific analysis requirement for groundwater extraction wells permitting in the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveModify surface water permitting to establish priority of use over the current standard of beneficial use in the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveStandardize the reporting of industrial groundwater and surface water use and require field confirmation to accurately reflect industrial water demand for long-term planning in the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveCreate an Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer Source Water Protection Group to oversee policy, planning, scientific studies, management and permitting to promote sustainable surface and groundwater for multiple users in the Blue River Watershed.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveDevelop policy for land development, including Best Management Practices for quarry operations, to mitigate impacts to aquifer recharge features and/or the flow of water to springs and streams.(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectivePlease drag to rank the previous solutions in order of which would be your top concern to address in the next 3 years, with the field at the top being your most immediate, greatest concern.Develop educational outreach programs to inform landowners of surface and groundwater permitting requirementsModify OK Groundwater LawModify surface water permittingStandardize the reporting of industrial groundwater and surface water useCreate an Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer Source Water Protection Group to oversee policyDevelop policy for land development, including Best Management Practices Beliefs on Solutions for Water Quality and Quantity IssuesVoluntary Practices: How effective do you believe voluntary practices (e.g., community-led initiatives, best management practices) are in solving water quality and quantity issues in your area?(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveRegulatory Practices: How effective do you believe regulatory practices (e.g., government-imposed regulations, mandatory guidelines) are in addressing water quality and quantity challenges in your area?(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectiveStatutory Practices: How effective do you believe statutory practices (e.g., laws passed by local or state governments) are in managing and solving water quality and quantity issues in your area?(Required)Not effective at allSlightly effectiveModerately effectiveVery effectiveExtremely effectivePreferred Approach: Which approach do you believe is the most effective for solving water quality and quantity issues in your area?(Required) Voluntary practices Regulatory practices Statutory practices A combination of all three Willingness to Support: How willing are you to support voluntary, regulatory, or statutory practices if they are shown to effectively improve water quality and quantity?(Required)Not willing at allSlightly willingModerately willingVery willingExtremely willing
