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October 2017 Council Meeting

October Meeting Agenda
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Jordanelle Fisheries Management Plan

Presentation By:  Jackie Watson, UDWR
In March 2015 the Division of Wildlife Resources completed an online survey regarding the fishery and fishing in Jordanelle Reservoir.  There were 696 responses to the survey and generally they rated the fishing at Jordanelle as "Fair".  Following the survey, the DWR solicited volunteers to participate on a Working Group that met monthly to develop a new Fishery Management Plan for the Jordanelle Reservoir.  The goals outlined in the plan were:
  • Goal 1: Enrich trophy angling opportunities
  • Goal 2: Promote a family fishery
  • Goal 3: Ensure a quality recreational experience for boaters and anglers
  • Goal 4: Manage Jordanelle fishery for compatibility with native species management
  • Goal 5: Manage Jordanelle as a destination fishery
  • ​Goal 6: Ensure no new species are illegally moved in or out of Jordanelle

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Cyanobacteria in Deer Creek Reservoir

iPresentation By:  Joe Crawford, Central Utah Water Conservancy District

The UDOH/UDEQ HAB Public Health Advisory Tiers were explained along with the density of Cyanobacteria cells and microcystins that need to occur for each Tier.  The timeline of sampling that occured this summer was outlined and the results of the sampling provided to the group.  The sampling on September 12, 2017 had levels of Cyanophyta at approximately 700/ml, indicating that a health warning was not necessary for that time.  These results were compared to 2016 and 2015 results.  The general problem is that Cyanobacteria generally floats on the surface and is moved easily by wind and waves.  So, the bacteria may gather together for a short period of time, but tends to dissipate quickly.

It is important to note that the drinking water treated from water in Deer Creek is safe to drink.  However, the public health advisory was for the small areas of beach effected by the blue-green algae.
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Quagga Mussel Update

Presentation By:  Nathan Owens, UDWR

The DWR gave Statewide and local statistics on Watercraft Interdictions, Decontaminations, and Mussel Encrusted Boats.  The Interdiction activities were moved to Law Enforcement Units so that DWR personnel could focus on the decontaminations.  The State is looking into contracting with private firms to do decontamination in the future.

If future samples come back clear of veligers, then Deer Creek Reservoir may be  reclassified as “Undetected” in January 2018!  This is a great example of the efforts needed to keep these pests out of our water!​
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Wasatch and Summit County Developments

Presented By:  Doug Smith, Wasatch County and Alane Boyd, Desert Rose Environmental

Updates on the various developments in Summit and Wasatch Counties was given.  

Development Review for October
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Water Quality Monitoring in the Watershed

Presented By:  Sandy Wingert, Division of Water Quallity

This presentation focused on the sampling efforts in the Watershed.  Currently a number of entities are taking samples:
  • PRWC: 29 sites
  • UDWQ: > 16 sites
  • UDAF: 14 sites
  • MWDSLS: 6 sites
  • Total: ~ 65 sites
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Round Valley Hydrogeologic Survey

​Presented By:  Paul Inkenbrandt, Utah Geological Survey

The efforts of the UGS in characterizing the aquifer in Round Valley were discussed.  To date the following work has been completed:
  • Well Log Examination
  • Cross Sections
  • Groundwater Table Map
  • Flow Measurements and Analysis
  • Water Chemistry Collection and Analysis
  • Recharge Calculations
  • Aquifer Test Analysis
There are approximately 246 wells in the valley.  Most of the wells are shallow and were drilled in the 70s or 90s.

The groundwater was close to the surface, especially near streams.  There was little notable, seasonal fluctuations in the groundwater which indicates a stable groundwater aquifer.  It also has a moderate transmissivity.

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