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Agenda 06/14/2016 Item #16A25 6/14/2016 16.A.25. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve Agreement No. 16-6655NS Freedom Park Wetlands Study, between Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and Collier County in the amount of$54,403 for a 2-year study of Freedom Park(AKA Gordon River Water Quality Park),Project Number 60102. OBJECTIVE: To ensure proper function and maintenance of the stormwater wetland and treatment system located within the Freedom Park. CONSIDERATIONS: Freedom Park (Gordon River Water Quality Park), is a +50-acre constructed wetland complex, which includes a single large deep stormwater pond and man-made wetlands/filter mashes, habitats, indigenous landscape, trails, boardwalks, observation gazebos and an education building. Freedom Park was designed and constructed to reduce flooding and provide treatment of stormwater runoff flowing from the City of Naples and the County in the Goodlette-Frank Road area. Untreated stormwater is captured from the ditch along Goodlette-Frank Road (North of Golden Gate Pkwy) and flows into and through a series of man-made wetlands. This process provides treatment by removing nutrients and cleansing stormwater runoff prior discharging into the Gordon River and Naples Bay. Staff seeks to hire FGCU faculty and students to conduct a 2-year intensive monitoring effort within the Freedom Park's complex man-made filter marshes. This effort will be conducted by FGCU Everglades Research Parks and FGCU graduate students, and include: (1) treatment, wetlands monitoring, field research, data analysis and vegetation diversity tracking; and (2) a science-based long term management plan for the man-made filter marsh system, and may identify new methods to treat larger amount of stormwater runoff prior discharging into the Gordon River•and Naples Bay. A 2-year study is the minimum time necessary to investigate the hydrological and ecological issues through two full rainy seasons. The total budget to complete the above 2-year work is $54,403. The attached agreement provides a detailed explanation of the study, deliverables and cost. Staff believes this work and partnership with FGCU will benefit the City of Naples and Collier County, as well as the Southwest Florida community in general. These services have been procured in compliance with Section 287.057(3)(e)12, for contractual services in excess of$50,000 provided by governmental entities which includes an educational institution. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the FY2016 Capital Budget approved by the Board on September 24,2015.The source of funding is the Stormwater Fund 325. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval.—CMG GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Proper function and maintenance of the Freedom Park's stormwater treatment wetland system is in accordance with the goals, objectives, and policies of all applicable sections of the Stormwater Management and Conservation and Coastal Management elements of the Growth Management Plan. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves Agreement No. 16- 6655NS Freedom Park Wetlands Study, between Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and Collier County in the amount of$54,403 for a 2-year study of Freedom Park, and authorizes the Chairman to execute the attached agreement. Prepared By: Liz Gosselin, Planner, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees and Program Management Division, Growth Management Department Attachment: Freedom Park Wetlands Study Agreement No. 16-6655NS Packet Page-508- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.16.A.16.A.25. Item Summary: Recommendation to approve Agreement No. 16-6655NS Freedom Park Wetlands Study, between Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and Collier County in the amount of$54,403 for a 2-year study of Freedom Park (AKA Gordon River Water Quality Park), Project Number 60102. Meeting Date: 6/14/2016 Prepared By Name: GosselinLiz Title:Planner,Capital Project Planning,Impact Fees and Program Management 5/11/2016 11:48:15 AM Submitted by Title:Planner,Capital Project Planning,Impact Fees and Program Management Name: GosselinLiz 5/11/2016 11:48:16 AM Approved By Name: HerreraSandra Title:Manager-Procurement,Procurement Services Date: 5/11/2016 4:37:50 PM Name: HerreraSandra Title:Manager-Procurement,Procurement Services Date: 5/11/2016 8:21:26 PM Name: KurtzGerald Title:Project Manager,Principal, Capital Project Planning,Impact Fees and Program Management Date: 5/12/2016 2:02:39 PM Name:NorthrupAdam Title:Procurement Specialist,Procurement Services Date: 5/12/2016 2:18:43 PM Packet Page-509- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. Name: TaylorLisa Title:Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Capital Construction&Maintenance Budget/Fiscal Date: 5/12/2016 3:31:02 PM Name: PattersonAmy Title:Division Director-IF,CPP&PM,Capital Project Planning,Impact Fees and Program Management Date: 5/16/2016 2:06:30 PM Name: MarcellaJeanne Title: Executive Secretary,Transportation Administration Date: 5/17/2016 2:37:08 PM Name: GreeneColleen Title:Assistant County Attorney,CAO General Services Date: 5/18/2016 11:32:43 AM Name:KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 5/18/2016 1:39:30 PM Name: UsherSusan Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Management&Budget Date: 5/24/2016 5:51:29 PM Name: CasalanguidaNick Title:Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office Date: 5/31/2016 5:32:24 PM Packet Page -510- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. 16-6655NS—Freedom Park Wetlands Study Research Service Agreement Between Collier County Growth Management Department and Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees, (hereafter referred to as"FGCU"), a public body corporate,established pursuant to Florida Statutes,whose address is 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers,FL 33965 and Board of Commissioners,Collier County Florida(hereafter referred to as"SPONSOR"),whose address is 2800 North Horseshoe Drive,Naples, Florida 34104 WHEREAS,SPONSOR desires to retain the services of FGCU, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; NOW THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, SPONSOR and FGCU agree as follows: 1. Scope of Service to be Performed: FGCU agrees to undertake and conduct the work entitled; "Freedom Park Stormwater Wetlands:Towards a Long-Term Monitoring and Management Plan,"for SPONSOR as outlined in Exhibit A. 2. Period of Service: The research services called for by Article 1,may begin on July 1, 2016 with activities ending on June 30,2018 unless extended by written amendment or terminated sooner following the termination provisions set forth below. Research Services involving vertebrate animals and/or human subjects may not be conducted until IACUC and/or IRB approvals have been obtained. 3. Fixed Fee and Payment: SPONSOR agrees to pay FGCU a fixed fee in the amount of$ 54,403,for research services to be provided under this agreement in accordance with the following schedule and receipt of FGCU invoice: 1. 25%upon acceptance of Report#1 by SPONSOR's [technical/administrative] contact 2. 25%upon acceptance of Report#2 by SPONSOR's[technical/administrative]contact 3. 25%upon acceptance of Report#3 by SPONSOR's[technical/administrative]contact 4. Final payment of 25%following acceptance of the Final Report#4 by SPONSOR's [technical/administrative] contact Payment shall be made to "Florida Gulf Coast University"and remitted to the following address: Office Research and Graduate Studies 202 Howard Hall 10501 FGCU Blvd S. Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565 GC239379_2 90 Packet Page -511- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. Payments shall be made in accordance with Ch.218,Florida Statutes, (Local Government Prompt Payment.Act).Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida is tax exempt. 4. Points of Contact: The following are designated as Investigators and Administrative contacts for the purposes of this Agreement. The Investigators will be responsible for the technical matters of the research services outlined in Exhibit A.The FGCU Investigator is essential to the work being performed and no change to the FGCU Investigator without SPONSOR written approval. Investigators: For FGCU: Dr. William J. Mitsch, Eminent Scholar and Director Everglades Wetland Research Park Florida Gulf Coast University 110 Kapnick Center 4940 Bayshore Drive Naples, FL 34112 (239) 325-1365 wmitschPfgcu.edu Administrative: For FGCU: Lou Kirk, Director Office of Research and Graduate Studies Howard Hall 202 10501 FGCU Boulevard South Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565 (239)590-70202 lkirk@fgcu.edu Dr.Tachung Yih,Associate Vice President for Research Office of Research and Graduate Studies Howard Hall 202 10501 FGCU Boulevard South Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565 (239)590-7020 tcvih(afecu.edu For SPONSOR: Gerald Kurtz Collier County Growth Management Department 2800 North Horseshoe Drive Naples, FL 34104 239-252-5860 ierrykurtz@collierRov.net Liz Gosselin Collier County Growth Management Department 2800 North Horseshoe Drive Naples, FL 34104 (239)252-5867 IizgosselinPcolliergov.net GC239379_2 Z �C''�® Packet Page-512- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. 5. Reporting Requirements: In addition to research services as described by Article 1, FGCU Investigator shall deliver the following reports to the SPONSOR's Investigator: Report Type Due No Later than #1-Data Analysis/Progress January 10, 2017 #2-Data Analysis/Progress August 31, 2017 #3-Data Analysis/Progress January 10, 2018 #4 -Final Data Analysis/Progress August 31, 2018 6. Confidential Information: All unpublished written data and information provided by SPONSOR to the FGCU Investigators in connection with this Agreement that is designated in writing as "Confidential Information" is confidential and/or proprietary to the SPONSOR and FGCU Investigators shall not publish or disclose Confidential Information to a third-party or use Confidential Information for any purpose but to render the Research Services,without the prior written consent of SPONSOR. The obligations of non-use and non-disclosure shall not apply to information which: a) at the time of receipt by a FGCU Investigator is in the public domain; or b) after its receipt by a FGCU Investigator is made public by a third party,unless such publication was improper;or c) was in the possession of a FGCU Investigator before receipt from SPONSOR or as evidenced by written documentation was developed independently or acquired directly or indirectly from a source wholly independent of the SPONSOR. d) is the subject of a valid subpoena or is otherwise required by law to be disclosed In the event of(d)above FGCU is required to give SPONSOR prompt notice thereof so that SPONSOR may seek an appropriate protective order prior to such required disclosure. FGCU will reasonably cooperate with SPONSOR in its efforts to seek such a protective order. The obligations of this Article pertaining to confidentiality shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of five(5)years. Confidentiality by both parties is subject to compliance with Florida Public Records Act, Chapter 119,Stat.,and Florida Sunshine Law,Chapter 286, Fla.Stat. 7. Publications: SPONSOR recognizes that FGCU Investigators must have the ability to publish research findings, results or otherwise information gained in the course of research services performed under this agreement in scholarly journals,student theses and dissertations,or other professional forums not so mentioned. In order to give the SPONSOR an opportunity to review and advise regarding loss of intellectual property and/or to identify any inadvertent disclosure of SPONSOR Confidential Information FGCU will submit to SPONSOR copies of any proposed publication or presentation material involving the results of the Research.Services at least thirty(30)days in advance of the submission date for publication or planned presentation date. 3 GC2393 i 9 2 Packet Page -513- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. SPONSOR recognizes that timing is of the essence and the review of such materials shall be completed within 30-days from the receipt of the planned publication or presentation. FGCU agrees to delete information identified by SPONSOR as Confidential Information from any such proposed publication or presentation material unless SPONSOR agrees to allow its release, If SPONSOR does not respond within the thirty(30)days, said Researchers will have the right to publish the results without further notification or obligation to Sponsor. At the request of the SPONSOR, FGCU will agree to delay publication or presentation of materials submitted by up to another 30-days(or longer if mutually agreed upon)to allow for preparation and filing of a patent application which SPONSOR has the right to file or to have FGCU file at SPONSOR's request. 8. Inventions and Patents: a) No license to the other Party under any patents is granted or implied by conveying Proprietary or other Information to that Party. b) If an invention is conceived exclusively by the employees of one Party in connection with the Project,title to said invention and to any patent issuing thereon shall be in the inventing Party's name. c) In the case of joint inventions,that is inventions made jointly by one or more employees of both Parties hereto,each Party shall have an equal, undivided interest in and to such joint inventions. d) SPONSOR retains a first option,for consideration,a non-exclusive or exclusive license with a right to sublicense,on terms and conditions to be mutually agreed upon. The option shall extend for a time period of 90 days from the date of disclosure to SPONSOR. 9. Compliance with Law: The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal,state, local laws and regulations and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to require either Party to violate such provisions of law or subject either Party to liability for adhering to such provisions of law. 10. Independent Contractor: FGCU shall be deemed to be and shall be an independent contractor and, as such, FGCU shall not be entitled to any benefits applicable to employees of Sponsor; Neither Party is authorized or empowered to act as agent for the other for any purpose and shall not on behalf of the other enter into any contract, warranty,or representation as to any matter. Neither shall be bound by the acts or conduct of the other. 11. Insurance:In the performance of all services hereunder: a) FGCU warrants and represents that FGCU has adequate liability insurance, such protection being applicable to officers,employees,and agents while acting within the scope of their employment by FGCU,and FGCU has no liability insurance policy as such that can extend protection to any other person. b) Each Party hereby assumes any and all risks of personal injury and property damage attributable to the negligent acts or omissions of that Party and the officers,employees, and agents thereof. Indemnification by the SPONSOR is subject to the limitation set forth in Section 768.28, Fla.Stat. GC239379_2 `t Packet Page -514- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. 12. Termination:This Agreement may be suspended or terminated at any time by FGCU or SPONSOR by giving written notification to the appropriate Administrative Contact of the other Party. In the event that either Party shall be in breach,violation or default of any of its obligations under this Agreement and shall fail to remedy such default within sixty days(60) after receipt of written notice thereof, the Party not in default(reserving cumulatively all other remedies and rights under this Agreement and at law and in equity)shall have the option of terminating this Agreement upon written notice thereof. Upon any termination hereof, FGCU shall issue a final report that summarizes the progress made hereunder. FGCU shall be reimbursed for all non-cancelable costs incurred in the performance of this Agreement;such reimbursement shall not exceed the total amount set forth by Article 3. 13. Dispute Resolution: Any dispute concerning performance of the Agreement shall be decided by the appropriate administrative officials of each party,who shall reduce any decision to writing. 14. Miscellaneous: This Agreement(a)may not be assigned or transferred by FGCU without SPONSOR's prior written consent, (b)constitutes the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof,and (c) may be modified or amended only in a writing signed by duly authorized representatives of both Parties. 15. Entire Agreement:This Agreement with its exhibits constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes and replaces any and all previous understandings,commitments, or agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the performance of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties have caused this agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA •••"1--7'5. Donna Fiala,Chair Dr.Tachung Yih dam — ,/‘ Date \istant County Attorney Approved as to ,_Form and .- = ity r..rnc Date Lisa J•n-s Associate General Counsel ATTEST: DWIGHT E. BROCK,Clerk Florida Gulf Coast University By: 5 GC239379_2 Packet Page -515- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. Freedom Park Stormwater Wetlands: Towards a Long--OTerm Monitoring and Management Plan William J.Mitsch,PhD. Everglades Wetland Research Park,Florida Gulf Coast University 4940 Bayshore Drive,Naples,FL 34112 Introduction A 20- ha constructed wetland complex in Naples Florida, named Freedom Park,was constructed in 2007- -1-2008 at an abandoned citrus grove site to treat urban stormwater runoffwhile providing a"park•-like" aquatic/terrestrial landscape for the enjoyment and environmental education for the citizens of Collier County (Fig. 1). An estimated 25,000 visitors came to Freedom Park in 2013(J.Bays,personal communication). q s atom y 5.fi , L � 6aI f r s t ,,0 1H, 1 . ,y _ .. _ „„,'„f,.. "1 V,', l ....._.4,..x e, . "--V, +L a cr I a t (Ji ' ! Pr-.9 i >. i'`,. aples. HDrida ,J Figure 1. Freedom Park restored and stormwater wetlands constructed in 2007-08 in Naples, Florida. The water quality wetlands at Freedom Park treat stormwater from an urbanized 3,000---._acre watershed using passive wetlands before the water enters the Gordon River.This 6 GC239379_2 el Packet Page-516- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. water quality treatment system consists of a single large,deep stormwater pond followed by three constructed surface flow wetland cells in series(Fig. 1). The treatment wetlands were designed to treat 757,000 in3 per year for an average hydraulic loading rate(HLR)of about 7.6 ni/yr(2 cm/day).The system was particularly designed to treat urban stormwater runoff during the summer wet season when average flow is 10 to 100 times higher than in the dry season. During the wet season, the design calls for an average water detention time of 18 days. The wetland system includes an initial 1.9 ha deepwater pond that receives and temporarily stores the stormwater pulses, followed by 2.7 ha of shallower vegetated wetland ponds designed to sequentially improve water quality. The wetlands were planted with Nuphar,Nymphaea, Thalia,Pontederia,Eleocharis, Sagittaria, Cladium and submerged aquatic vegetation.The last basin was designed as a shallow limestone bed vegetated with a periphyton--7.Eleochariscommunityfor enhanced phosphorus removal.The water from the ponds/wetlands is then discharged as sheet flow through about 6 ha of restored forested hardwood hammock/wetland area before it flows into to the Gordon River. • Recent Assessments Water quality results obtained from CH2M-•_Hill for the period 2008 to 2012 show an average decrease of 37% of total nitrogen(Fig. 2a)and a decrease of total phosphorus of 81%(Fig.2b)through the ponds.Retention of both nutrients is important as the Gordon River flows first to Naples Bay in`old Naples"to the south and then to the coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. GC239379_2 • Packet Page -517- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. • stormwater inflow conc. 0 wetland outflow conc. --•stormwater inflow median** e wetland outflow median 0 Gordon River concentration C) 2.5 • 2.0 _._.. • • 0 •. 1.5 1.38 .t..............• ev • z mg-N/L • • •• • in • 00 E 1.0 }�a Cl o 0 0 0 © 00 0.87 l 1 MI .! OM I fa.Q° w. MO DI w DAM OM OW IOC .13 . . . . . . mg-N/L 0 0 -- - 0 00 0.0 .I * I tfit li1 ttill ( 1111 ( 1Ilr I lip111 ( 11 tl It ttltI 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 • 1.77 d) 0.4 9/08 • 0.3- -•--- — + a a • • • 0.2 0.179 + 4. • • _ mg-P/L • 0.• • 0.1 0 • • • 0 00 0.033 D 0 40 ry mg-P/L.Q. — _ - - .. {3 - — Q0 agg — -,© —-CJ 0.0 i l l i 1111 1 I i7 f l t l IV l Pil �,tt1 . Ifit 11111 a 1111111 11111 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Figure 2. Water quality of inflow and outflow of Freedom Park stormwater wetlands for a)total nitrogen concentrations; and b)total phosphorus concentrations. (From Mitsch and Gosselink,2015; graphics redrawn from diagrams provided courtesy of Jim Bays, CH2M-Hill,Tampa, FL). CH2M HILL Engineers,Inc.has provided two recent reports(December 2015),one summarizing the condition of the stormwater treatment wetlands at Freedom Park and the second providing a hydrologic model simulation of water levels in the ponds(CH2M, 2015a,b). In a report entitled"Freedom Park Treatment Wetland System Vegetation GC239379_2 8 el Packet Page-518- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. Management Plan.'CH2M(2015a)reported that"in recent years,the vegetative diversity of the marsh areas of the treatmentwetland cells has been compromised by invasive plant species that threaten to diminish the park's ecological value, aesthetics,and treatment efficiency."They found that of the 37 emergent plant species in the treatment marshes, three exotic species are now present in the wetland cells and that sawgrass(Cladium jamaicense)is the most prevalent species on the three marsh treatment cells. The cells also had a relatively low percent cover of 29 to 45%.The littoral zone of one of the treatment cells was dominated already by torpedo grass(Panic=repens).CH2M-•-H111(2015a)also noted in their monitoring study that the wetland cells appeared to be drier than anticipated for that time of year. Goals and Major Issues We propose a two••Cyear study of the treatment wetlands at Freedom Park,after which we will be able to provide a science-•_:based management plan for the hydrology,water quality, and vegetation cover and function to achieve these preliminary goals,modified by CH2M—: Hill(2015a): 1. Ecological Goal—Maintain healthy functioning marsh zones to attract diverse wildlife and fish populations: 2. Water Quality Goal—Improve water quality received,treated,and discharged by the stormwater system with a goal of 80 percent reduction in phosphorus and 40 percent reduction in nitrogen concentrations; 3. Hydrologic Goal—Control water levels at an adequate elevation to sustain healthy, viable emergent vegetation and target a frequency of 75 percent yearly inundation; and 4. Recreational/Aesthetic Goal— Provide recreational opportunities for activities such as fishing, birdwatching, hiking with viewscapes of clean water free of floating algal mats and vistas of aesthetically pleasing plant communities. Our study will focus on three major issues that are important for these created wetlands: Issue 1:The manmade treatment marshes currently have a fair amount of exotic vegetation invasion. The makeup of original planting scheme has changed significantly and the site managers need to decide if any sort of exotic control,harvesting,replanting,etc.is necessary. 9 GC239379 2 Packet Page -519 10) - 6/14/2016 16.A.25. Issue 2:Multi--:.year nutrient removal efficiency trends need to be determined and the relative importance of vegetation communities,hydrology(especially the loading rates) and biottubation by animals are some of the drivers that need to be considered. Issue 3:The overall sources and amounts inflowing water need to be assessed as to their relative importance on water quality but also on the magnitude and rate of exotic vegetation invasion(sometimes shallow water)or vegetation elimination(sometimes when water is too deep). Ultimately the wetland basins'hydroperiods and morphology(length, depth,aspect ratio)may be influencing vegetation and water quality. Two--DYear Intensive Monitoring Plan We will establish the following monitoring regime for the Freedom Park wetlands for a two- .year period beginning July 1, 2016 and continuing to June 30, 2018,that will provide the necessary data to investigate these issues and ultimately provide a series of management recommendations.The two• --year study is a minimum time for insuring that we will secure data from two-•Lfull rainy stormwater seasons.The following investigations will be undertaken.These routine assessments were part of our lab's annual sampling of the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park when we were at The Ohio State University and they will also allowed a seamless integration of wetland monitoring and management for site managers while providing for wetland research opportunities for FGCU graduate students and staff. 1. Hydrology and bathymetry Staff gauges will be installed into each wetland basin and water levels will be recorded at least weekly by EWRP graduate students and staff on a standard data sheet such as shown in Appendix A. Wetland basin bathymetry and sedimentation estimates— Student groups,perhaps volunteer students from nearby high schools,will be assigned during the wet season(deep water level is usually the best time to do basin depth profiles)to estimate basin bathymetry for the three treatment wetland basins. In addition,a study that is underway by a current graduate student to estimate sedimentation rates in each of the basins will be continued.Sedimentation is often the main physical pathway for water quality improvement in wetlands.Sedimentation rates will be correlated with vegetation community cover, water depth,and other variables. 2. Water quality sampling and analyses GC239379 2 10 e� Packet Page -520- O 6/14/2016 16.A.25. a) We will continue for the study period,a sampling regime of 12 sampling stations being used by a current FGCU graduate student(Figure 3). Samples will be taken every other week at. these 12 stations. b) In addition,we will utilize automatic samplers we have in our lab to take samples on 6- -:hour intervals at the inflow and outflow during 6 storm events during each year. tz:: a L r 4 .. it 3 ri Figure 3. Red dots represent sampling stations for water quality sampling currently being done by EWRP/FGCU at Freedom Park wetlands C) These weekly and storm event samples will be taken to analyze the following nutrient species:total phosphorus,soluble reactive phosphorus,nitrate--: nitrogen,and total Kjeldahl nitrogen. We estimate a total of 364 biweekly samples per year and 300 storm event samples per year for a total of 664 samples per year being analyzed for the above 4 nutrient analyses. Sample analyses will be carried out by Collier County analytical laboratory using standard methods and sampling procedures. d) We will also have weekly manual sampling by our students and staff of basic water quality (water temperature,dissolved oxygen,pH,conductivity,redox) with a YSI water quality sonde, done in conjunction with the staff gage readings described above. e) Dawn—:dusk water quality sampling will be done from time to time to follow diurnal oxygen,temperature, and pH patterns. 11 GC239379 2 SPacket Page -521- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. 3. Continuous stage and water quality station We will also install a water stage/water quality continuous monitoring station,similar to those we have already installed in wetlands at the Naples Botanical Garden and on FGCU's Ft.Myers campus(Fig.4a). Data collected by this station will be connected to the web via a radio wave to the nearest building, allowing real• time displays of data as is currently done at FGCLT's Everglades Wetland Research Park at the Kapnick Center in Naples(Fig.4b):The data can also be posted on any appropriate web site. a) i. y$ z 5 ;y [ '� ' d ,I,,, Yi ,,,,..,„,,,t,,,...,,,,..--_,-1/4:,, ,P✓ A 'a > w , , it ^"vd r ..4,--,. +„ ) »-. a l' s .' k' 1343, „v�w P w hs, 'l ? I4 k �'dd� 1,�arta ' 4 3Y� k, '...'-';'::..1;,;t,11":,: .;" 1 iiit ,L ,, 1 1 t�+N` i... ', IV U t,t,_ s ' y it 4 �,i t � f��r 'AAA.; Y 4L { Ryy b t'F.§C�'t�„a. IP _V d ��..r+ k !' s' , ,� P 9:f v ,, +lE,{i�" v#, ,, `$ , x ,i. y n t ,� $,/k,,F„I� 3f �,,,; i4, :.. �t n, ' e i Sytt,. 'I4 ,,,„ ,u+x 4 q „,,,,,,:),4,,, 3 T b; , ri 4 g .r � ,°ttl,. 4+k, a” :1�1N tl I x , l r , i ,i; f'4{.. ,, ' /v, 4 rr F i.m S µµ F! Y. d •t M' ,y+ i j t r s. rt.. +1dial # ,, ¢ f ti\ c).. S'�n i 40dG t,:t. ""7 L �'N', t T-' , x, itItipiAti c ' ' l'i i silf p'kr 8 '�; JSP -{i �� ' y} 12 GC239379_2 C:1'i) Packet Page -522- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. b) y uw qq,�U : ^ a �' ' Y i, d 1Y ,� n �4. a u - ,I 7a rl ,�y i.,,i eat 8M1" * - , w wr sw l l d • I N •`Alio- 41+M .-.+-. ' 1 1'��4:'4::',‘1.7-4' '4 4'V 1 h',' I i7 ,b4 r f1J 1 '. vir t. +. I .. tom,' r , e Figure 4 Example of water stage/water quality continuous monitoring system including a)field station on FGCU campus and b)data display at Everglades Wetland Research Park lobby. 4. Vegetation cover We will utilize appropriate remote sensing methods(low altitude aircraft)combined with ground—"=truth mapping to determine vegetation maps twice per year:in the winter for maximum differences in vegetation imagery signals(February)and in the summer for peak vegetation periods(August). Examples of such a process used at our wetlands in Ohio for 20 years is shown in Appendix B.These maps will allow calculations of the changes in diversity of plant cover on a consistent basis from year to year. 5. Vegetation productivity While we are doing vegetation mapping of the wetland cells, we will also undertake estimates of the overall net primary productivity of the vegetation(important for estimating the importance of the vegetation in improving water quality and providing other ecosystem functions)by using a stratified random sampling of approximately thirty 1—::1112 vegetation quadrats in the three wetland basins shown in Figure 1. 1 C40 GC239379 2 Packet Page-523- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. 6. Birds and other wildlife Students and staff of EWRP will be trained to identify birds,reptiles,amphibians and other wildlife. Observations will be formally recorded(species,location, time of observation)every week during the hydrology/water quality sampling visits. Management Recommendations As this monitoring proceeds,we will be able to give data--based recommendations for the management of these wetlands for the four goals listed above,with an emphasis on the two major issues described above,namely: Issue 1:The manmade treatment marshes currently have a fair amount of exotic vegetation invasion; Issue 2: Multi—:year nutrient removal efficiency trends need to be determined and the relative importance of vegetation communities,hydrology,and bioturbation need to be considered;and Issue 3:The overall sources and amounts inflowing water need to be assessed as to their relative importance on water quality improvement and vegetation patterns. Personnel and Budget This project will be directed by Prof.William J.Mitsch,Eminent Scholar and Director, Everglades Wetland Research Park, FGCU,Naples,Florida.He will be assisted by Assistant Director of the EWRP, Dr.Li Zhang. Their time, estimated at 0.5 month per year for Dr. Mitsch and 3 months per year for Dr.Zhang,will be donated if this project is fully supported. They will be assisted by two 10•- hr/wk graduate students who are included in the budget for this project.A third graduate student(Lauren Griffiths)will be funded by other EWRP funds for academic year 2016••:17 and should graduate in May 2017.We estimate this donated graduate student to be equivalent to$15,000 provided by FGCU. The full budget for the 2---year project is$54,403.In addition,Collier County will provide in--:kind. support of water quality analyses for 1)total phosphorus, 2)soluble reactive phosphorus,3)nitrate--:nitrogen, and 4)total Kjeldahl nitrogen for approximately 664 samples per year(biweekly sampling plus 6 storm pulses) and for two aerial photography flights per year for vegetation monitoring. FGCU will purchase and install a water level/quality data monitoring system,estimated to cost$21,000 as described in Section 3 of the monitoring plan described above.The system will be installed in the final wetland pond near the outflow weir or at any other site mutually agreed upon. GC239379_2 Packet Page-524- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. Tasks Task 1 Develop a Hydrologic Budget for the Wetlands Task 2 Determine the Effects of the Wetlands on Nitrogen and Phosphorus Task 3 Develop Annual Vegetation Maps Task 4 Estimate Annual Overall Productivity and Vegetation Diversity of Wetland Cells Task 5 Install a Real- --.Time eal•-Time Water Quality and Flow Monitoring System for the Outflow.Waters of Freedom Park Treatment Wetlands • C�f1 13 GC239379 2 Packet Page-525- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. Deliverables and Payment Schedule Each of these reports will provide data and analysis of data to that point and will present progress on each of the above 5 tasks. Report#1 Approximately 6 months after the start of the project Payment upon acceptance of Report#1: 1/4 of total budget Report#2 Approximately 12 months after the start of the project Payment upon acceptance of Report#2: 1/4 of total budget Report#3 Approximately 18 months after the start of the project Payment upon acceptance of Report#3: 1/4 of total budget Report#4 Approximately 24 months after the start of the project (Final Report) Payment upon acceptance of Report#4: 1/4 of total budget 0C239379_2 14 Packet Page -526- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. Appendix A. Data sheets used for daily hydrology and daily water quality measurements at the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park in Columbus, Ohio.Similar data sheets will be developed for the Freedom Park Wetlands Olentangy River Wetland Research Park NOTES: Wetland Water Level Monitoring date/time start: 'indicate'on'only if pumps are working and water is flowing into wetlands date/time end "indicate if there is flow(F)or no flow(0)into bitlabong also indicate S if sample taken Pump Olentangy River Billabonj • Staff Gage On or 0 Inflow(Rates and Cumulative) staff gage at staff gage Inflow?" Precipitation Remarks/ date time #1 #2 swale 1 2 Welland/ Wetland 2 Clinton Initials feet feet feet Disc'gpm gal gpm gal time feet time feet F,0.S #1 W-1 W-2 • • I • GC239379_2 N 15 Packet Page -527- 6/14/2016 16.A.25. Daily Water Quality Sampling(H2OC&Turbidity Bottles)at ORW Date Time Temp. 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