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Reporting Metrics

The Reporting Metrics information is intended to both provide a summary of the projects and activities completed within the community, and the direct impacts they made within the watershed, as well as give a more in-depth description of the specific initiatives, goals, and timelines for projects going on within the Little Alamance Creek watershed.

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  • Pollution Prevention and Reduction

    • Collection System Improvements

      18,000 FEET OF REHABBED SANITARY SEWER LINE
      20,002 FATS, OILS AND GREASE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DISTRIBUTED
      110,645 FEET OF SANITARY SEWER CLEANED

      • Clean 10% of sanitary sewer mains annually

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Perform fats, oils, and grease education distributions annually for the watershed

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        2018 Initiatives
        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        2018 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Inspect one pretreatment facility bi-annually in watershed to ensure proper disposal procedures

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Assess the effectiveness of the pretreatment program and provide recommended improvements to the Water Resources Department

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Inspect high priority sanitary sewer lines in the watershed semi-annually

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Identify and prioritize I&I reduction projects for the watershed

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        2017 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

    • Erosion and Sediment Control

      4 ACTIVE PERMITTED EROSION CONTROL SITES

      • Issue violations for noncompliance under authority of delegated program

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Perform on-site inspections by Engineering Department for plan and permit compliance

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        2015 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Perform reviews of site plans and calculations by Engineering Department for proposed erosion and sediment controls

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Implement approved, delegated erosion and sediment control program administered by the Construction Program

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        2015 Initiatives
        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Rely on State erosion and sediment control program administered by NCDENR

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Implement approved, delegated erosion and sediment control program administered by Engineering Department

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

    • Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

      223 DUMPSTERS INSPECTED
      23,874 FEET OF STREAMS MONITORED

      • Perform illicit discharge detection training for NCDOT and contractor staff in the watershed

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Perform inspections of locations in the watershed where sanitary sewer cross-contamination may occur.

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Perform analytical monitoring of 5 sites in the watershed

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Perform inspections of dumpsters in the watershed for proper use and structural adequacy once per permit cycle.

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implementing

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Perform annual inspections of 50% of the identified dumpsters for proper function

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Utilize the Burlington customer response program for fielding complaints about illegal dumping

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Illegal dumping hotline

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Continue to use the City’s primary number and direct calls to appropriate contacts

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Perform illicit discharge detection and elimination program under authority of ordinance

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        2018 Initiatives
        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        2018 Initiatives
        2017 Initiatives
        2015 Initiatives
        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Perform annual representative outfall monitoring within the watershed for designated outfalls

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2020

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Perform dry weather flow stream walks for the intermittent and perennial streams in the watershed within each permit cycle

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue as programmed

        2018 Initiatives
        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue as programmed

        2018 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

    • Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping

      29 CITY FACILITIES INSPECTED

      • Train NCDOT staff and contractors on fertilizer management and nutrient application decisions

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Stormwater pollution prevention and spill prevention and response training to NCDOT staff

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Provision and update of Industrial and Roadway Maintenance Activities (IRMA) BMP Guidance Manual for activities performed within the ROW

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Development of SWPPP for remaining facilities

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Provide seasonal leaf and weekly yard waste collection to properties in the watershed

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        2018 Initiatives
        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        2018 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Inspect and clean catch basins as necessary to insure proper maintenance of the stormwater system

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Annual sweeping of curb and gutter streets in watershed

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Annual reviews of City-owned NPDES stormwater permitted facilities by Stormwater Consultant or Division

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • New employee training on good housekeeping and IDDE

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Annual refresher training on good housekeeping and IDDE for targeted City employees

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Annual inspection of city owned facilities by Stormwater Division (or consultant) for compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

    • Post Construction Runoff Control Program

      90 STORMWATER BMPs INSPECTED
      26 COMMUNITY STORMWATER BMPs INSTALLED

      • Require developments that are greater than 10% of the upstream drainage area to match predevelopment runoff rates

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Continued implementations of the City’s Storm Drainage Design Manual and reduce the upstream drainage limits within the watershed to 10% from the current 25%.

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Incorporate provisions for LID as part of Unified Development Ordinance revision

        Burlington
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2020

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Require conformance to stormwater standards for new development and redevelopment projects

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Maintain the use of the Best Management Practices Toolbox for post-construction runoff control on NCDOT projects

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Implement NCDOT’s Post-Construction Stormwater Program (PCSP) controls for roadway and non-roadway projects

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Adopt Jordan Lake Rules by ordinance for new and development standards for the control of nutrients in post-construction runoff

        Burlington
        Schedule

        Implement new program in accord with legislative implementation schedule

        Graham
        Schedule

        Implement new program in accord with legislative implementation

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Perform inspection of BMPs in the watershed utilizing NCDOT Stormwater Control Management System (SCMS) database

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Within each permit cycle perform inspections of permitted structural BMPs in the watershed

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Receive and evaluate annual inspection reports submitted by owners for permitted structural BMPs in the watershed

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

    • Stormwater Retrofits

      2 RETROFIT PROJECTS COMPLETED
      8 POTENTIAL RETROFIT SITES IDENTIFIED

      • Design and construct evaluated stormwater retrofits for watershed

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2018

        2016 Initiatives

      • Amend 50/50 Cost Share program to incorporate LID projects

        Burlington
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2017

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Identify additional stormwater retrofits through watershed planning process

        Burlington
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2020

        Graham
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2020

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Prioritize stormwater retrofits within the watershed

        Burlington
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2018

        Graham
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2018

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Compile and maintain active list of stormwater retrofit opportunities for possible implementation

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2016

  • Public Involvement

    • Public Involvement & Outreach

      70 HOURS OF DIRECT PUBLIC EDUCATION & OUTREACH
      2 STREAM CLEAN UPS
      32 PUBLIC EDUCATION EVENTS
      1 RAIN GARDENS INSTALLED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY

      • Promote stakeholder group meetings for proposed construction projects in watershed

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Adopt-A-Highway program for NCDOT roads in the watershed

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        2018 Initiatives
        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        2018 Initiatives
        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Promote Category 4b Demonstration Plan and activities through NCDOT social medias (Twitter/Facebook/RSS/ Flickr) and NCDOT Now (YouTube)

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        2018 Initiatives
        2017 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        Implement in FY 2016 and adapt as necessary

      • Post this watershed plan and other appropriate content on NCDOT’s Highway Stormwater Program website

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        2017 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        Implement in FY 2016 and adapt as necessary

      • Develop specific watershed content for Stormwater Division’s website

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented

        2016 Initiatives
        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        2016 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

        2016 Initiatives

      • Develop Green Infrastructure Grant Program for targeted areas in the watershed

        Burlington
        Schedule

        Implement new program in Year 3

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        2017 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Promote water quality programs for Summer Camp performed by the Recreation Department

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        2016 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Promote proper disposal of E-Waste and collection events in watershed

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Organize and publicize stream clean up in watershed

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        2018 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Document Burlington customer response program, stormwater, and stream-related solicitations in watershed

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Leverage the quarterly CityWorks newsletter distributed with utility bills to inform the public of the Category 4b Demonstration Plan and their potential involvement in nonpoint source pollution reduction

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Partner with Alamance County Cooperative Extension on rain garden education and construction in watershed

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Prioritize projects identified through the 50/50 Cost Share Program in the watershed

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Adapt current program in FY 2017

        2018 Initiatives
        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Perform stormwater-related presentations for civic groups

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        2018 Initiatives
        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        2018 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • In cooperation with Burlington and Graham distribute pollution prevention educational materials through NCDOT’s Office of Beautification during local fairs/Earth Day celebrations/and other appropriate community events

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        2018 Initiatives
        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        2018 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        Implement in FY 2016 and adapt as necessary

      • Attend festivals/parades/events with stormwater-related staff for public engagement

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        2018 Initiatives
        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        2018 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Conduct Annual Stormwater Meeting for public feedback and solicitation

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        2016 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Partner with Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership as a regional, broad-based stormwater education provider

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue as programmed

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Partner with the Stormwater Management and Recovery of the Triad (SMART) program as a regional, broad-based stormwater education provider

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue as programmed

        2018 Initiatives
        2016 Initiatives
        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue as programmed

        2018 Initiatives
        2017 Initiatives
        2016 Initiatives
        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

    • Research

      2 RESEARCH PROJECTS FUNDED WITHIN THE WATERSHED

      • Evaluate new opportunities to initiate a stormwater research project within watershed

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        Evaluate in FY 2018

      • Leverage findings from NCDOT’s Research and Analysis Program for improvements to design or maintenance of pollution controls in the watershed

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        2017 Initiatives
        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Develop partnership with Elon University for collaborative research services in watershed

        Burlington
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2017

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Continue participation in the Stormwater Group through the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

  • Stream Enhancement

    • Stream Buffers

      0 % PERCENT OF STREAMS PROTECTED BY RIPARIAN BUFFER ORDINANCE

      • Require conformance to stream buffer standards for new and existing developments

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Implement GREEN Program for New Development projects in watershed

        Burlington
        Schedule

        N/A

        2017 Initiatives
        NCDOT - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

      • Enforce violations of stream buffer standards under authority of ordinance

        Burlington - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented, continue and adapt as necessary

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

    • Stream Restoration and Enhancement

      MILES OF STREAM CLEANED
      10,000 POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED FROM STREAM CLEAN-UPS
      3,785 FEET OF STREAMS RESTORED
      3,323 FEET OF STREAM IDENTIFIED FOR POSSIBLE RESTORATION OPPORTUNITIES

      • Amend 50/50 Cost Share program to incorporate the evaluation of streambank stabilization

        Burlington
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2019

        Graham
        Schedule

        N/A

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Identify additional stream restoration and streambank stabilization opportunities through watershed planning

        Burlington
        Schedule

        Implement new program FY 2020

        Graham
        Schedule

        Implement new program FY 2012

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Coordinate with funding agencies to identify and evaluate potential projects from list

        Burlington
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2018

        Graham - Complete
        Schedule

        Currently implemented

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

      • Compile and maintain active list of stream restoration and streambank stabilization opportunities for possible implementation

        Burlington
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2017

        Graham
        Schedule

        Implement new program in FY 2016

        NCDOT
        Schedule

        N/A

  • Stream Health

    • Water Quality Monitoring

      10 WATER QUALITY SAMPLING SITES
      26 WATER QUALITY SAMPLES TAKEN AT EACH SITE
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