1. 1 Nyanza NRD Trustee Council November 5, 2008 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Natural Resource Damages Restoration Planning Nyanza Superfund Site

2. 2 TOPICS  Overview of Natural Resource Damages and Restoration  Update on EPA Remedial Activities  Overview of restoration project ideas received from the public Trustee evaluation Trustee evaluation  Overview of restoration planning What to expect in an NRD Restoration Plan What to expect in an NRD Restoration Plan  Implementing restoration projects Mechanisms available to Trustees Mechanisms available to Trustees

3. 3 Natural Resource Damages Assessment and Restoration  Trustees Appointed to serve as Trustees of natural resources on behalf of the public Appointed to serve as Trustees of natural resources on behalf of the public U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental AffairsMA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  NRD Process Assess injuries to natural resources resulting from release of hazardous substance or oil Assess injuries to natural resources resulting from release of hazardous substance or oil Seek damages from responsible parties to compensate the public Seek damages from responsible parties to compensate the public Develop & implement plans to restore, replace, or acquire the equivalent of injured natural resources Develop & implement plans to restore, replace, or acquire the equivalent of injured natural resources

4. 4 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan NRD Trust Funds available:  $3.9 million to be expended jointly by State & Federal Trustees to be expended jointly by State & Federal Trustees  $237,000 to be expended by EEA for injuries to groundwater to be expended by EEA for injuries to groundwater Trustee Restoration Planning Process:  Interagency consultation  Informal public solicitation  Evaluate & select restoration projects  Prepare Draft Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment (RP/EA)  Solicit Public Comment  Prepare Final RP/EA  Implement Restoration Plan

5. 5 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan Injured Resources  Aquatic habitat Sudbury River, floodplain, wetlands Sudbury River, floodplain, wetlands  Biological Resources Fish, amphibians, reptiles, benthic aquatic organisms, birds and mammals Fish, amphibians, reptiles, benthic aquatic organisms, birds and mammals  Recreational fishing  Groundwater Restoration Goals  Restore or enhance habitat  Improve health of biota  Enhance public access  Protect groundwater quantity and quality

6. 6 A release of oil or hazardous materials... Cleanup EPA, MA DEP, U.S. Coast Guard  Assess extent of contamination  Control source  Reduce risk to human health & environment & environmentNRD Trustees: EEA, USFWS & NOAA  Assess extent of injuries  Restore resource  Compensate public for loss of resource How is NRD different than cleanup?

7. 7 EPA Update Sudbury River warning signs  September – November 2008 EPA Contractors installed and/or replaced warning signs EPA Contractors installed and/or replaced warning signs Old signs either broken, faded or missing Old signs either broken, faded or missing Maintenance function Maintenance function  46 total signs installed to date 30 new locations30 new locations 16 signs replaced16 signs replaced  Final Product – Interactive Map

8. 8 EPA Update Ecological Assessment  2008 Ecological Risk Assessment (a.k.a. BERA) complete (in production) Unprecedented amount of data collected Unprecedented amount of data collected 228 ecological endpoints were evaluated (e.g., species /media) 228 ecological endpoints were evaluated (e.g., species /media) Data compared to literature-based values (No effects and Low effects levels) Data compared to literature-based values (No effects and Low effects levels) Approximately 200 were below both the no effects and low effect benchmarks Approximately 200 were below both the no effects and low effect benchmarks Remaining endpoints typical between the no effects, but below the low effect benchmark Remaining endpoints typical between the no effects, but below the low effect benchmark  For EPA, “Actionable” Ecological Risk must be “population-level” risk  Summary conclusion: No population–level ecological risk  Will be available on the web within then next 2 – 3 weeks.

9. 9 EPA Update Human Health Assessment  Since the 1992 Remedial Investigation there have been multiple Human Health Assessment (1992, 1999, and 2006).  Adverse health effects from incidental contact with or ingestion of Surface Water are unlikley(1999).  Adverse health effects from incidental contact with or ingestion of sediment are unlikely (1999).  Adverse health effects were attributed to the consumption of contaminated fish (2006).  Highest risk for adverse health effects from consumption of fish caught from Reach 3 (Reservoir 2).

10. 10 EPA Update Feasibility Study  EPA contractors currently preparing the Feasibility Study  The study will evaluate different remedial alternatives (depending on level of risk). Remedial alternatives = Cleanup options  Typical remedial alternatives evaluated at other sediment sites include: No Action (required), Limited Action, Monitored Natural Recovery, Capping, and Dredging No Action (required), Limited Action, Monitored Natural Recovery, Capping, and Dredging Combinations of the above Combinations of the above  EPA will issue a Proposed Plan describing EPA’s preferred remedy.  Proposed Plan will be available for Public Comment and subject of a Public Hearing (tentatively to be held in 2009).

11. 11 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan  49 Project ideas submitted by the public: Invasive species control (12)Invasive species control (12) Freshwater restoration (6)Freshwater restoration (6) Anadromous fisheries restoration (6)Anadromous fisheries restoration (6) Land acquisition (3)Land acquisition (3) Groundwater restoration (3)Groundwater restoration (3) Education and stewardship (8)Education and stewardship (8) Recreation and public access (5)Recreation and public access (5) Stormwater management (4)Stormwater management (4) Resource management and protection (2)Resource management and protection (2)

12. 12 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan Invasive species control Purple loosestrife in Great Meadows NWR and Towns of Ashland and SouthboroughPurple loosestrife in Great Meadows NWR and Towns of Ashland and Southborough Water chestnut in Great Meadows NWR, Concord and Assabet Rivers, Heard Pond, Fairhaven Bay, Carding Mill Pond in Sudbury and Fiske Pond in NatickWater chestnut in Great Meadows NWR, Concord and Assabet Rivers, Heard Pond, Fairhaven Bay, Carding Mill Pond in Sudbury and Fiske Pond in Natick Biological control of water chestnutBiological control of water chestnut Milfoil in Lake CochituateMilfoil in Lake Cochituate Multiple aquatic and terrestrialMultiple aquatic and terrestrial species in Lincoln and Concord SuAsCo Cooperative WeedSuAsCo Cooperative Weed Management Area

13. 13 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan Freshwater restoration Jackstraw Brook Restoration and Culvert Replacement ($300,000) Jackstraw Brook Restoration and Culvert Replacement ($300,000) Restoration of cold-water fish in the Sudbury River Basin ($500,000 to $1.5M) Restoration of cold-water fish in the Sudbury River Basin ($500,000 to $1.5M) Coordinated dam management in the Upper Sudbury River Coordinated dam management in the Upper Sudbury River Greenways North Field Greenways North FieldRestoration Sudbury River Riparian Sudbury River Riparian Buffer Restoration Stearns and Brackett Reservoirs Stearns and Brackett Reservoirs Wildlife Preserve ($900,000)

14. 14 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan Anadromous fisheries restoration Monitoring and stewardship (Concord and Sudbury) Monitoring and stewardship (Concord and Sudbury) Fish passage restoration (Concord and Sudbury) Fish passage restoration (Concord and Sudbury) Fisheries Resources Protection and Restoration (Concord and Assabet) Fisheries Resources Protection and Restoration (Concord and Assabet) GIS-based map of Sudbury River Fish Communities and Impediments to Fish Passage GIS-based map of Sudbury River Fish Communities and Impediments to Fish Passage Hydrologic and water quality support for fisheries restoration in Sudbury River reaches Hydrologic and water quality support for fisheries restoration in Sudbury River reaches Environmental history of fish Environmental history of fish runs and wetland meadows

15. 15 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan Land acquisition Raytheon land acquisition (Wayland) (donation with acquisition costs e.g. due diligence) Raytheon land acquisition (Wayland) (donation with acquisition costs e.g. due diligence) Reach 8 wildlife habitat acquisitions (5 sites within Sudbury and Wayland) ($500,000 to $1M per site) Reach 8 wildlife habitat acquisitions (5 sites within Sudbury and Wayland) ($500,000 to $1M per site) 79 Lincoln Lane (Sudbury) 79 Lincoln Lane (Sudbury)($400,000)

16. 16 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan Groundwater restoration Shore Road wellfield (Ashland) ($237,000) Shore Road wellfield (Ashland) ($237,000) Model water conservation education program Model water conservation education program

17. 17 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan Education and Stewardship Protection through Education Protection through Education Public Information Kiosks (Ashland) Public Information Kiosks (Ashland) Educational and Interpretive Signage (Concord) Educational and Interpretive Signage (Concord) Sudbury River NRD Projects Web-Based Information Center Sudbury River NRD Projects Web-Based Information Center Come Enjoy the Sudbury River: Outreach and Education Campaign Come Enjoy the Sudbury River: Outreach and Education Campaign Sudbury River Environmental Education Program/Institute Sudbury River Environmental Education Program/Institute Lake Cochituate Visitors Center ($500,000) Lake Cochituate Visitors Center ($500,000)

18. 18 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan Recreation and Public Access Canoe launch at Fountain Street (Ashland) ($15,000) Canoe launch at Fountain Street (Ashland) ($15,000) Sudbury River Access Improvements (Wayland) Sudbury River Access Improvements (Wayland) Wayland River Room and Path to River Wayland River Room and Path to River Red Maple Trail Boardwalk and Wildlife Observation Platform at Great Meadows NWR Red Maple Trail Boardwalk and Wildlife Observation Platform at Great Meadows NWR Upper Sudbury River Public Access Upper Sudbury River Public Access for Fishing and Trails Riverwalk Bridge Riverwalk Bridge at Millpond (Ashland)

19. 19 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan Stormwater Management Framingham stormwater Improvements ($360,000) Framingham stormwater Improvements ($360,000) Chemical Brook drainline (Ashland) ($1.89M) Chemical Brook drainline (Ashland) ($1.89M) Public awareness campaign and LID demonstration projects for Stormwater Utility Public awareness campaign and LID demonstration projects for Stormwater Utility Stormwater management Stormwater management improvements (Concord)

20. 20 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan Resource management and restoration Creation of Sudbury River Overlay District Creation of Sudbury River Overlay District Wastewater ground discharge in the Indian Brook subwatershed ($250,000) Wastewater ground discharge in the Indian Brook subwatershed ($250,000)

21. 21 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan  Trustees evaluating project ideas (see handout for criteria)  Eligibility – Projects must meet Eligibility Criteria in order to be further considered and evaluated by the Trustees  Evaluation – Eligible restoration projects will be prioritized by the Trustees through a qualitative assessment of their value and feasibility

22. 22 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan  Trustees evaluating project ideas Site Visits Site Visits August 4, September 12, October 10, October 28August 4, September 12, October 10, October 28 Ongoing consultation Ongoing consultation Follow-up questions to proponents and agenciesFollow-up questions to proponents and agencies Review of existing plans developed with public input Review of existing plans developed with public input Watershed needs and benefitsWatershed needs and benefits

23. 23 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan  Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan Typical contents: Typical contents: IntroductionIntroduction Affected EnvironmentAffected Environment Restoration Criteria and Evaluation of AlternativesRestoration Criteria and Evaluation of Alternatives Preferred AlternativesPreferred Alternatives Non-Selected ProjectsNon-Selected Projects Compliance with Other AuthoritiesCompliance with Other Authorities Consultation and Public CommentsConsultation and Public Comments

24. 24 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan  Implementing Nyanza NRD Restoration Projects Funding mechanisms available to Trustees Funding mechanisms available to Trustees Competitive procurementCompetitive procurement Request for Response (RFR) thru EEA Request for Response (RFR) thru EEA Inter-governmental agreementsInter-governmental agreements Joint Funding Agreements thru EEA and FWS Joint Funding Agreements thru EEA and FWS Directed grantsDirected grants Grant agreements and Cooperative agreements through FWS Grant agreements and Cooperative agreements through FWS State or Nationwide ContractsState or Nationwide Contracts Through EEA and NOAA Through EEA and NOAA

25. 25 Nyanza NRD Restoration Plan Target Schedule  June 11, 08: Trustees invited public to submit project ideas over 90-day period  Sept 9, 08: Restoration project ideas submitted to Trustees  Sept. – Dec. 08 : Trustees screen potential project ideas & gather additional information  Nov 5, 08: Trustees provide overview of project ideas  March 09: Draft Restoration Plan released for public comment Unique process for land acquisition/protectionUnique process for land acquisition/protection Trustees hold Public MeetingTrustees hold Public Meeting  Aug. 09: Final Restoration Plan released to public  Sept. 09: Begin issuing RFRs, Intergovernmental Agreements, Grant Agreements, and Contracts by EEA, NOAA, FWS  2009 – 2010: Restoration Projects underway

26. 26 Nyanza NRD Trustees Agencies & Points of Contact  MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Dale C. Young, NRD Program Director Dale C. Young, NRD Program Director 617-626-1134 617-626-1134 Karen I. Pelto, Nyanza Restoration Karen I. Pelto, Nyanza Restoration Coordinator Coordinator 617-626-1007 617-626-1007  U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Molly Sperduto Molly Sperduto 603-223-2541 603-223-2541  National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Eric Hutchins Eric Hutchins 978-281-9313 978-281-9313