| Project: The project is to mitigate bacteriological contamination and postings at Baby Beach. The source of bacteria is elusive at this beach. Numerous BMPs have been attempted but to no avail. In this project, three studies will be completed in order to identify the source of bacteria and select appropriate BMPs to mitigate those bacteria: a data mining and evaluation study that includes GIS, a bacteriological source tracking study, and a tidal circulation study. Following the studies, BMPs will be selected, designed, implemented and monitored. Additionally, the Ocean Institute adjacent to Baby Beach has recently initiated a renovation in which stormwater BMPs will be incorporated as part of the renovation. The installation and monitoring of these BMPs is also a part of this project because of their positive impact on water quality at Baby Beach. |