Pompton Lake Management Plan Outline Submitted by the

Pompton Lake Management Plan Outline Submitted by the Lake Restoration Committee for initial review by Mayor and Council July 2014 1

Tonight’s Objectives • Review the current status of the Plan • Discuss the key points of the Plan – Identify any areas where more research is needed before adoption – Note controversial areas • Determine how the plan will be finalized and adopted 2

Current status of the Plan • It has been clear for several years that some kind of management plan is needed for Pompton Lake • We attempted to get 319 h grant money to have the plan created professionally, but DEP had different priorities – We elected to begin the plan on our own – There is no specific format required by any agency for a Lake Management Plan • The plan outline was assembled using information from existing documentation and from experience. – – Phosphorous TMDL document from the DEP ANJEC guidance document Other Lake Management Plans Experience with our lake 3

Current Status of the Plan (con’t) • Several knowledgeable people provided feedback and guidance to this plan – – – Dr. Bill Pendexter, Hydro-Geologist, LSRP Dr. Amy Rowe, Environmental Resource Agent Ed Merrill, Environmental Officer Lloyd Kent, Council Liaison Jeff Lipman, Lake Restoration Committee Maria Kent, lake Restoration Committee • The plan elaborates on the specific problems the lake is experiencing, the stakeholders involved in the health of the lake, what has been done to improve matters so far, and makes recommendations for long term improvement 4

Current Status of the Plan (con’t) • It is assumed that the Acid Brook Delta contamination issue will be well on its way to being resolved before this plan is set in place, and that there will be no special restrictions on our actions because of prior contamination • The Plan calls for periodic review and amendment (roughly every 3 years), and a re-write after 9 -10 year 5

Key Points of the Plan • Storm water management is the most important overall priority – This is widely accepted as having the most benefit where nonpoint source causes are prominent (like here) – The plan calls for identifying the most practical approaches for us, and actively promoting them – Natural buffers (riparian buffers) are an important part of this • Water fowl population control – The Plan recommends consideration of stronger (lawful) measures than are being used today • Dredging to historic depths – State and/or Federal funding would be required 6

Key Points of the Plan (Con’t) • • Control of invasive plant species Clear navigational obstructions Monitor bacteria levels and take action if needed Actively compel upstream communities to comply with laws intended to promote better water quality – Most importantly, the Plan calls for our Borough to set the example on how to act responsibly – The Borough needs to be prepared request or take legal action if necessary • Promote legislation to make water companies better community citizens – NJDWSC must feel responsible for helping with general flood mitigation 7

How to finalize the Plan • Resolve any questions about Plan objectives and approaches • Present the revised Plan outline to Mayor and Council • Engage a consultant to articulate the Plan in the most appropriate format • Adopt the Plan and notify the public, as well as the appropriate State agencies • Estimated adoption, mid-2015 8