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the Environmentalthe EnvironmentalmonitorSummer 2012
Yosemite CA
monitor2012 AEP Awards Program
Birds of a Feather Flock Together The Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection A Glimpse at Emerging Trends
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
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contents
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Greetings to you all It isindeed a pleasure andhonor to introduce you tothe next issue of theEnvironmental Monitor We
have interesting feature articles as well asa recap from the recent 2012 AEPConference in Sacramento The AEPwebsite (wwwcalifaeporg) continues itsimprovement following the AEP ChapterSummit discussions and you will findmore notices of events and otherimportant information being posted foryour reading pleasure Our member use(and many ldquohitsrdquo from outside sourcesincluding overseas viewers) hasincreased Truly a great service to you ourmembers Check it out
Our AEP Conference was a bigsuccess and thanks to all on thecommittee under the capable leadershipof Trevor Macenski and John Kinsey theConference achieved its financial andattendance goals set forth in the budgetWe had two inspiring talks from ourfeatured speakers Julia Burrows fromGreenwise Joint Venture in the City ofSacramento spoke to us about manystrategies being implemented in the cityto promote lsquogreenrsquo practices Our featuredspeaker was John Laird CaliforniaSecretary for Natural Resources whospoke about the many challenges facingthe state including the Bay Delta Accord(critical to water supplies in the state)renewable energy programs and otherprojects of significance to our statersquosresources CEQA plays a vital role inthem all and he is firm supporter of thelaw
Inside this edition of theEnvironmental Monitor are twointeresting articles that came from theconference proceedings One deals withthe California State University MontereyBay Watershed Institute while the otherdeals with an interesting twist in habitatpreservation This article details theprotection of a bird colony in a prison ndashshowing not all things found in prisons arepredictably bad Very interesting
Just before the Conference we had anAEP Board meeting and the ChapterSummit The Summit is an important
the Environmentalmonitor
S U M M E R 2 0 1 2
Gene Talmadge AEP President
3 Presidentrsquos Message
4 2012 AEP Awards Program
9 From the NAEP Liaisonrsquos Desk
10 Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
12 The Planning Sustainability HealthConnection A Glimpse at EmergingTrends
16 CSU Monterey Bay WatershedInstitute Publications A Gold Mineof Gray Literature
18 2013 AEP Awards ProgramNominations
22 2013 NAEPAEP Joint ConferenceSponsorExhibitor Opportunities
25 AEP Membership Application
PRESIDENTrsquoS MESSAGE
opportunity for the AEP Chapters todiscuss matters of interest and importanceto the chapters and provide guidance tothe state Board At this yearrsquos Summit wehad representatives from all the chapterspresent and had a great discussion onnumerous topics Our number onepriority remains Membership ndash retainingexisting members recruiting new onesand finding ones that may have driftedaway The Membership Committee willbe leading the ldquoDriverdquo a very ambitiousprogram We have re-designed themembership form to include a summary ofmember benefits and defining new classesof membership (regular new professionalsstudent etc) as well as a new promotionalmaterial package distributed to allchapters The Committee has scheduledregular conference calls to coordinatetheir activities The real key to theirefforts is underscored by the commitmentof each chapterrsquos actions to reach out andkeep their current members recruit newmembers and draw others back into thefold Each chapter member and thechapter board needs to focus attention onthis important effort The larger AEPbecomes the more services and programswe can offer to our members for theirpersonal professional development andsocialbusiness networking Corporate
continued on page 24
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 3
Cover photo credit Dorina Blythe April 2012Taken while vacationing in Yosemite
FEATURE ARTICLE
By Roger Turner and Dev Vrat Awards Program Co-Chairs
2012 AEP Awards Program
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Charles S BullldquoCharly is a mentor I am always amazed by the depth and diversity of his knowledge from his recognized expertise in noise modeling andanalysis cultural resources and air quality to his seemingly unlimited understanding of CEQA and NEPA regulations and implementationMoreover he has managed and successfully completed environmental documents for large controversial projects Charly freely shares hisknowledge and has had a hand in educating many of the environmental professionals working today in the San Diego region If you have aquestion he knows the answer Above all Charly will drop everything he is working on to take a moment or an afternoon to teachrdquo mdash RobertMacAller President RECON
ldquoCharly has been an active member of AEP for over 25 years and served as an AEP State Boardmember In this capacity he activelyparticipated in several rounds of AEP Strategic Plans He was anorganizer of the first CEQA Basics Workshop for the San Diego Chapter ofAEP as well as anorganizer and co-presenter of the first CEQA Basics Workshop for the San Diego Chapter of AEP aswell as an organizer andco-presenter with Margaret Sohagi for an Advanced CEQA Workshop Hewas also the Director of the 2000 AEP Conference in San Diegowhere the conference focused onconflict resolution in the environmental process The conference included presentations by CEQAjudges fromthroughout California and involved a comparative mock trial versus mediation of aCEQA challenge Charly has also served on the San DiegoChapterlegislative review committee andparticipated as a member of the chapter awards juryrdquo - Julie Wang AEP San Diego ChapterPresident
ldquoMost recently he is serving as a Co-Chair to the San Diego Chapterrsquos newly formedEmeritusCommittee The Emeritus Committeersquos goal is to re-involve long-time AEP memberswho are approaching retirement and havenrsquot been active in AEP recently It will give the Chaptermembership one more chance to learn from these individuals before they retire from theprofession The Emeritus Committee under Charlyrsquos leadership will be establishing mentorprograms for our Student Chapters as well as for professionals at all levelsrdquo mdash Marilyn RFPonseggi San Diego AEP Chapter DirectorContact Nicole Turner RECON Environmental 1927 5th Avenue San Diego CA 92101 619-308-9333 nturnerreconenvironmentalcom
and to URS for sponsoring this yearrsquos production of theAwards Presentation Video highlighting the recipients It wasanother great program You can learn more about thesewinning projects and programs on AEPrsquos website atwwwcalifaeporg You can also look in this and future editionsof the Environmental Monitor for articles on these greatdocuments If you are curious contact the authors and discussyour thoughts
Also now is the time to prepare a nomination for nextyearrsquos program The 2013 awards announcement is on theAEP website and in this issue of the Environmental Monitorwith listed criteria for submittals The 2013 Awardscriteria and submission materials are to be submitted byAugust 15 2012 Do not miss this opportunity to haveyour outstanding work and contributions to the professionrecognized by your peers next year
The Association of Environmental Professionalscongratulates the following winners of the 2012 AwardsProgram
The Association of Environmental Professionals(AEP) has been recognizing the best work ofpublic agencies and environmental professionalsfor over 36 years Award-winners have advancedthe state-of-the-art in environmental analysis
and presenting this analysis to the public and decision makersin an attractive understandable and easily accessible formatClimate Change and preparation of Climate Action Plans toreduce greenhouse gas emissions have become State prioritiesYear after year the best of the best environmentalprofessionals and their documents achievementrsquos and serviceto the profession have contributed to the enhancementmaintenance and protection of the quality of the natural andhuman environment
AEPrsquos award winners were recognized at the AEP AwardsProgram ceremony held on May 7 2012 in SacramentoAEP congratulates each winning recipient of the prestigiousmountain trophies award plaques and certificates
AEP extends sincere thanks to the volunteer Awards Jury
continued on page 5
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 4
Accepting this award Charlie Bull
AEP is looking for volunteers for the 2013 AEP Awards Jury If you would like to serve on the jury please contact Dev Vrat AICPdevvratcsunedu
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 5
Environmental Analysis Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDSan Diego County General Plan Update EIRPrepared for the County of San DiegoPrepared by Atkins County of San Diego Department of Planning amp Land Use
The Awards Jury found the EIR to be well organized and user-friendly with manysupportive tables and high quality graphics to illustrate key resource areas The impactsummary tables at the beginning of each resource section are also a nice touch The EIR teamwas able to develop a concise project description that allowed for a comprehensiveprogrammatic evaluation of land use and transportation policies and a holistic considerationof impacts Outstanding
Contact Devon Muto Chief Advanced Planning Department of Planning and Land Use Countyof San Diego 5201 Ruffin Road Suite B San Diego CA 92123-1666 Office 8586943016DevonMutosdcountycagov
OUTSTANDING AWARDPlan Santa Barbara General Plan Update Program EIRPrepared for the City of Santa BarbaraPrepared by AMEC Earth amp EnvironmentalFehr amp Peers NelsonNygaard Applied Earthworks Santa Barbara CommunityDevelopment Department Planning Division
The Awards Jury noted that this EIR employs a number of unique and innovativeapproaches These include a unique level of analysis of the integrated effects of land use TDMand alternative transportation on congestion energy consumption emissions and climatechange The EIR transforms broad planning policies into a detailed project description for the EIR analysis necessary to support adoption of theGeneral Plan Update The jury appreciated the approach and organization of the executive summary In addition the project website demonstratesgreat public involvement It is clear a lot of thought was put into the organization and preparation of this Program EIR Outstanding
Contact Ben Botkin AMEC 805962-0992 benjaminbotkinameccom
MERIT AWARD2050 Regional Transportation Plan Sustainable Communities Strategy EIRPrepared for San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)Prepared by AECOM and SANDAG
This EIR uses a unique methodology - breaking the environmental analysis down by timeperiod to help disclose the impacts of the 2050 RTPSCS in meeting targets for GHGemission reductions under SB 375 The EIR team at SANDAG and AECOM workeddiligently through extensive use of a geographic information system (GIS) data inputmapping and modeling to determine the environmental impacts associated with theproposed project Collection review and distillation of statewide regional and localjurisdiction plans regulations and EIRs fed into the analysis for each issue area This is a wellthought out document and is practical to use Excellent
Contact Yara Fisher 6192331454 yarafisheraecomcom
Planning Document
OUTSTANDING AWARDSan Diego County General Plan UpdatePrepared for the County of San DiegoPrepared by the San Diego County Department of Planning and Land Use
San Diego County has successfully performed a challenging land use balancing actin this general plan update The plan is well organized clearly presented and uses acommon sense approach in its analysis Itrsquos an impressive example of rethinking land useplans to minimize impacts and encourage more efficient use of lands Kudos to San DiegoCounty for reducing the need for roads in constrained areas Outstanding
Contact Bob Citrano 8586943016 or Devon Muto DevonMutosdcountycagov
continued on page 6
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 4
Accepting this award Dianne Sandman Senior ProjectManager Mindy Fogg Atkins
Accepting this award Jeff Henderson AICP ProjectManager AECOM
Accepting this award Ben Botkin AMEC BarbaraShelton City of Santa Barbara Community DevelopmentDepartment
Accepting this award Eric Gibson Devon Muto Chief ofAdvance Planning County of San Diego
Climate Change Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDCity of West Hollywood Climate Action PlanPrepared for the City of West Hollywood and AECOM
The Awards Jury found the document to be user friendly including excellentgraphics and publicly accessible The climate action plan presents measurable outcomesfor two target years 2020 and 2035 The organization of information is intuitivethroughout the document and the one page pullouts for each measure make thedocument easy to read The comprehensive matrix at the end is an excellent referencefor implementation of the plan and for individuals interested in reading about howdecisions were made regarding each measure Adjustments to the plan are called for on5-yr cycle An Outstanding Climate Action Plan Contact Jeff Henderson 9164837999 jeffhendersonaecomcom
MERIT AWARDUnion City Climate Action PlanPrepared for Union CityPrepared by Climate Protection Task Force City Council and Planning Commission ofUnion City AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury found the tool kit included in this climate action plan may be used asa decision support tool for Greenhouse Gas emission reduction measures thereby providing acommon sense approach to choosing various reduction measures in an interactive settingThe CAP includes supporting measures even when they are not quantifiable whichultimately improves the ability to implement the plan The jury also noted that there wastransparency in the technical appendix documents The toolkit enables real-time resultswhich increases buy-in by staff and stakeholders Everyone can see immediately what theresults will be using various scenarios The reduction keys are a good way to provide at-a-glance monitoring of impacts An excellent documentContact Claire Bonham AECOM 4159552800 clairbonham-carteraecomcom
MERIT AWARDCity of Escondido Draft Climate Action PlanPrepared for the City of EscondidoPrepared by ATKINS and the City of Escondido
The Awards Jury noted that this climate action plan presents information simply andclearly so the layperson can understand the implications of specific measures and programs -the one page pullouts are key The jury agreed itrsquos encouraging that partnerships werehighlighted in a CAP as a priority for implementation - this will help reduce the impacts toboth staff resources and the Cityrsquos budget It was also great to see the linkage to regionalplanning via the RTPSCS Periodic updates are called for with three initial definite yearsidentified The plan also includes definable metrics with screening table minimum valuesAn excellent document
Contact Joanne Dramko 8585141023 joannedramkoatkinsglobalcom
MERIT AWARDSan Luis Obispo County Energy Wise PlanPrepared for the County of San Luis ObispoPrepared by PMC and the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning amp Building
The Energy Wise Plan was developed in coordination with a number of otherplanning efforts occurring throughout the County so that it can serve as a centralclearing house for energy and climate policy Of particular note the plan includes athree tiered approach to performance monitoring and includes an innovative approachof providing yearly progress assessments Well doneContactTammy Seale PMC 8052507974 tsealepmcworldcom
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 5
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 6
continued on page 7
Accepting this award Jeff Henderson AICP ProjectManager AECOM
Accepting this award Culley Thomas Union City
Accepting this award Joanne Dramko and MichaelHendrix Program Managers Atkins
Accepting this award Jason H Giffen Director County ofSan Luis Obispo Leanne Singleton Tammy Seale PMC
Environmental Resource Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDRobert Louis Stevenson State Park and Wildlake-Duff RanchesPrepared for the Land Trust of Napa CountyPrepared by AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury observed that the management plan uses a comprehensive approachwith supporting mapping making it easy to evaluate the various management scenarios Theconcept of this document can be replicated at other parks or in other situations involvingmultiple ownerships The technical information presented in a graphic format enables a layperson to understand project opportunities and constraints at-a-glance An outstandingdocumentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
MERIT AWARDAdapting to Rising Tides -Transportation Vulnerability and Risk Assessment ProjectPrepared for Conservation and Development Commission Metropolitan TransportationCommission California Department of Transportation District 4 AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury commented that this project is an excellent example of how to usecreative partnerships to provide regional value and statewide applicability The risk profileswith zoom-in maps are helpful to understand impacts and compare different facilities Anexcellent documentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
OUTSTANDING AWARDNew Irvington Tunnel Project Groundwater Management ProgramPrepared for the Public Utilities CommissionPrepared by Public Utilities Commission ndash New Irvington Tunnel Project Team
The Awards Jury noted that the program uses multiple platforms to reach the public Theproject includes clear fact sheets which are visually appealing A hotline was established andis displayed prominently in all the program materials Congratulations to the San FranciscoPublic Utilities Commission for their 5 years of effort to recognize the value of the landowners as stake holders and to engage them as part of the long-term groundwatermanagement solution An outstanding outcome
Contact David Tszoo Project Manager SFPUC 9252334354 dtsztoosfwaterorg
MERIT AWARDEffective Mitigation - Development through ImplementationPrepared for Sempra EnergyPrepared by Insignia Environmental San Diego Gas amp Electric Company and GasCompany
Sempra Energy Utilities and Insignia Environmental have crafted a training session thatprovides a primer on the A to Zrsquos of mitigation measures They detail the permitting processdiscuss the semantics of mitigation measures and review tracking procedures The Awards Juryfound the regulatory triggers table to be very helpful This program can be easily transferredto other public utility agencies and local municipalities An excellent documentContact Anne Marie McGraw Insignia 6503216787 AMcgrawinsigniaenvcom
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 7
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 6
continued on page 8
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award David Tsztoo PE SFPUC BetsyRhodes SFPUC Holly Their The Their Group BruceAbellimanKim Stern SFPUC
Accepting this award Name to come Erin KeochekiconAnne Marie McGraw Insignia
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
MERIT AWARDSan Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter ProgramPrepared for San Diego Gas and ElectricPrepared by San Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter Program ndash Customer Experience
The SDGampE Smart Meter Programrsquos detailed messaging plan may be used as a model foreffective outreach Itrsquos 90-60-30-day notification plan is transferable to other publiceducation efforts The informational door hangers were an innovative approach to reachinga segment of the public that might otherwise have been missed Excellent work
Contact Risa Baron Sempra Utilities Office 8586541857 rbaronsemprautilitiescom
Humor Award
AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line -General Outreach and Educational MaterialsPrepared for AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line members Prepared by AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line
The Awards Jury found this project to be creative and hilarious ndash especially to nerds Thetricksters at AECOM presented a real tongue-in-cheek treat for the reader Halloween willnever be the same and neither will the employee who portrayed the patient zombie It takesthe notion of ldquoother duties as assignedrdquo to a whole other realm Thanks to the knowledgeableand respected AECOM technical staff for sharing your internal office humor and providingthe Awards Jury an enjoyable respite from the serious environmental analysis and climatereduction plansContact John Hute AECOM 9164145876
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 8
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 7
AcknowledgementsOne of the most important AEP volunteer groups is the AEP Awards Jury These are AEP peer professionals chosen for
their years of experience and expertise in the profession AEP recognized the following individuals who gave graciously manydays of their time to review and judge all the submittals and hours spent on AEP conference calls to reach consensus decisionsusing the AEP rating criteria Thank you all
AEP 2012 AWARDS VIDEO PRODUCTIONWe thank Megan Giglini Vivian Gaddie and Joan Valle of URS for the great video for the awards program We thank URS
for sponsoring the Awards Program The video was enjoyed by all
AEP 2012 CONFERENCE COMMITTEEFinally we thank the Co-Chairs for this conference Trevor Macenski Michael Brandman Associates and John Kinsey
Wanger Jones Helsley PC for leadership and hard work and their little army of conference volunteers Thank you all for awonderful successful conference
AEP 2012 AWARDS JURYDev Vrat AICP Jury ChairUrban Studies and Planning DepartmentCalifornia State University Northridge
Patti Nahil AICPPGN
Jeffry S Rice AICPURS
Crystahl TaylorPadre Associates Inc
Honey L WaltersAscent Environmental Inc
Ray WeissESA
Accepting this award Carolyn Winn VP Customer ServiceSan Diego Gas and Electric
Accepting this award John Hute AECOM
Summer is here and it has warmed up It is the timefor vacations and exploring the outdoors I hope youget out there and refresh your fun time hiking or justhaving a good time doing your favorite activity Theenvironmental field continues to take more
importance in all aspects of our lives We hear more newscoverage of disasters and their environmental effectsEnvironmental professionals are sought out for professionaladvice in every aspect of our community issues We have astronger voice in developing environmental policy inCalifornia and in every state in this nation So I ask what roledo you play and how can you stay sharp with your skills
AEP and NAEP offer many opportunities includingCEQANEPA Workshops special training in air qualitytransportation planning greenhouse gas emission impactsurban pollution in our nations water and the list goes on AEPis planning for the Fall Basic CEQA Workshop Look to theAEP Website and to upcoming newsletters for the Fall BasicCEQA Workshops
AEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop this summerDates are July 25th in Clovis CA July 30 in Oakland CA July31 in San Diego CA and August 1 in Carson CA Go to thecalifaeporg website for more information This is the first timeAEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop training program
NAEP is continuing to offer Webinars I will be sendinginformation to you as it is published Take advantage of these90 minute online training programs They are valuable andgreat to stay current on the regulatory policy and court cases foryour work Look for more information in the near futureNAEP is working hard to increase real value opportunities toenvironmental professionals Recent webinars on FrackingEndangered Species and Green Energy Development Impactsto Natural Resources were presented by NAEP
NAEP posts bimonthly E-Newsletters A recentedition included in some excellent articles on
various environmental topics The E-Newlettersare posted on the AEP Website and e-mailed
to AEP members when published These aregreat resources to read current events in
the environmental profession and staycurrent on the happening scene
Look for the most recent edition onour website
NAEP will be conducting aChapter Retreat July 21 and
22 2012 in Kansas CityThis is a time when the
From the NAEP Liaisonrsquos DeskNAEPAFFILIATION
By Roger W Turner
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 9
Chapter representatives will go over the strategic goals andreview the programs provided by NAEP The Chapter Retreatwill help set the new course for NAEP in providing its Chapterservices and programs to its members Note all AEP members areaffiliated with NAEP and will benefit from programs trainingand conferences NAEP produces I will publish the results of theChapter Retreat in a future edition of this report
The 2013 NAEPAEP Joint Conference is planned for April1 to 5 2013 The theme is ldquoWalk the Talkrdquo The conferencecommittee is hard at work planning what will sure to be aninformative and engaging event for environmental professionalsOur conference will be held in an outstanding state-of-the-artconference facility at the JW Marriott Hotel located in thevibrant LA Live complex in downtown Los Angeles
The hotel and conference facility sport a front-row seat tosome of Los Angelesrsquo top attractions include the Staples Centerthe Nokia Theatre Regal Cinemas and a wide variety of shopsand restaurants In addition despite the car-centered nature ofgreater Los Angeles many world-class attractions can be reachedvia public transit which is easily accessible from the complex
The conference program will feature dynamic regional andnational keynote speakers and an all-day pre-conferencesymposium on climate change adaptation Conference sessionswill cover topics including NEPA and CEQA Climate ChangeWater Supply and Delivery Air Quality Energy and AlternativeEnergy Development Marine and Coastal Issues HabitatMitigation Transportation Land Use and Cultural ResourcesThere will also be numerous other conference and social eventsthat will take advantage of the conference location including anumber of mobile workshops and a 5K run through some ofdowntown Los Angelesrsquo top attractions
Look for more information in future editions of my columnand on the AEP Website
Please mark your calendar-
The presentation abstracts submittal deadline-August 15 2012
The sponsor exhibitor submittal deadline-March 1 2013
The 2013 awards nomination submittal deadline-August 15 2012
As always I look forward to your comments and thoughts Ialso invite you to write me at rwturnerhotmailcom or call
(951) 707-5020 if you have a question about NAEP or needassistance in obtaining service from NAEP
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 11
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 10
By Bill Goggin Senior Biologist EMC Planning Group
Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
solve an on-going maintenance problem that had become ahealth liability the prison staff proposed to construct a pavedpath between security fences so that the facilityrsquos guards couldbetter patrol this area (several of the guards had suffered turnedankles and knees because of the uneven and pot-holed groundsurface) Because the project had a potential to impact sensitivebiological resources Santa Clara County staff contracted withEMC Planning Group to assist the County with complying withthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and otherstate and federal environmental laws established to protectsensitive animals and their habitats including what is the subjectof this short article an established egret and heron rookery
During the performance of an earlier biological pre-construction survey performed by EMC Planning Group in July2010 an active rookery (a colonial breeding bird site) wasobserved within the south-central portion of the prison facilityrsquosmain courtyard The rookery is located within a cluster of denselyfoliated trees and contained approximately 50-60 nests fromthree species of birds great egret (Ardea alba) snowy egret(Egretta thula) and black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax
You can hear the sound as you approach thecourtyard of the Elmwood Correctional Facilityalthough itrsquos not exactly clear whatrsquos causing allthe commotion It starts as a low backgroundchattering and builds to a near cacophony close to
the mess hall Beyond these seemingly discordant soundseverything in the scene appears to be in order the prisonrsquosinmates going about their daily routine dressed in white- andblack-striped jumpsuits sweeping lifting weights or casuallytalking in groups while the watchful guards keep a dutiful eyeout for anything out of the ordinary All in all itrsquos just anotherordinary day at the Elmwood Correctional Facility But what iscausing all this noise you may ask yourself Finally out of ideasyou glance heavenward and thatrsquos when it hits you (no notthat) there are birds in the trees above your head manybirdshellipand they are large birds Are you puzzled Donrsquot bebecause this is the story of the jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
The Elmwood Correctional Facility is a low-security SantaClara County prison located west of Interstate 880 and north ofGreat American Parkway in Milpitas California In order to
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 11
Birds of a Feather Flock Together continued from page 10
nycticorax) The ground surface beneath these trees showedevidence of long-term site use by rookeryrsquos birds as wasdemonstrated by an accumulation of whitewash feathers andegg shell fragments
Especially unique in an urban area the Elmwood rookerysite is believed to be the only egret and heron rookery in thesouthern San Francisco Bay located within an entirely fencedanthropogenic setting and may be the only one of its kind innorthern California Colonial breeding sites are especiallyimportant when located within urbanized environments asdevelopment and land conversion often degrades orremoves available rookery habitat and asa result opportunities for colonialnesting species in urban areasare limited These sites arealso significant becausethey often support asizeable segment ofthe local populationand because theirproximity to foragingareas can reducetravel distances theymay potentially reducepredator-prey (iemortality) interactions
Because construction wasplanned during the most sensitive periodof the birds natural life history cycle the projectrsquosconstruction activities had a potential to cause detrimentalimpacts (ie elevated levels of noise dust and fumes) possiblyaffecting the birds nesting and juvenile rearing which couldhave led to fines and negative press for the County Thereforein order to protect this important resource in spring 2011 theCounty retained EMC Planning Group to monitor the rookeryduring the projectrsquos construction whenever heavy equipmentoperation would be occurring within 500 feet of the rookery
It is important to note that none of bird species living at theElmwood rookery (great egret snowy egret and night heron) arespecifically listed as threatened or endangered by the state orfederal Endangered Species Acts however the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (CDFG) considers colonialbreeding sites to be sensitive resource areas that are affordedprotection under CDFG Code during the breeding bird seasonas they can be sensitive to human intrusion and disturbance Inaddition to state regulations the protection of egrets and heronsare covered under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act Oncenests have been constructed and eggs are present the rookerysite becomes a protected resource area and cannot be disturbedReproduction for the rookeries species generally occurs from
early April through July with the juvenile rearing periodextending into mid-September
Behavioral monitoring of the egret and heron rookeryconsisted of a qualified EMC Planning Group biologist stationedinside the facilityrsquos perimeter fence in a direct line of siteapproximately 275 feet from the rookery during constructionactivities or during operation of heavy equipment within 500feet of the rookery During construction the monitoringbiologist observed egret and heron behavior using hand heldbinoculars and a high magnification field spotting scope for signs
of stress andor agitation Notes on behavioralinteractions (ie preeninggrooming
feeding sibling competition etc)and daily counts on numbers of
individuals and juvenilespresent were recorded
C o n s t r u c t i o ncommenced on April27 and an EMCPlanning Groupbiologist conductedworker environmental
awareness trainingconcerning the presence
of the rookery and theimportance of protecting the
rookery During the projectrsquosimplementation no disturbance of the
rookery was noted and the rookeries behavior wasessentially unchanged by project activities Approximately 38adult and 23 juvenile egrets and herons were observedthroughout the construction period
By incorporating these pro-active impact minimization andspecial-status species protection measures into the projectrsquosimplementation the County as the lead agency demonstratedproper compliance with CDFG Code and CEQA law and thisimportant and sensitive resource was safeguarded frominadvertent disturbance This model of good stewardshipdemonstrates leadership on the part of the County and theyshould be commended for stepping up All land managers canlearn from this experience and should take note itrsquos alwaysbetter to err on the side of caution
EMC Planning Group wishes to thank the County of SantaClara the projectrsquos manager Ms Alicia Flynn for her support on theproject the projectrsquos contractors Granite and BCI and the entireElmwood prison facilities staff for their cooperation and supportduring the monitoring activities
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 13
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 12
By Morty Prisament MSMP AICP Strategenesis-GPC
The Planning Sustainability Health ConnectionA Glimpse at Emerging Trends
some predictions and prognostications about how we can makethe transition
Harmonic Convergence Health + SustainabilitySustainable Development is a logical contextual frame for
considering health in planning The classic definition from theBrundtland Commission is development that ldquomeets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needsrdquo CEQArsquos requirement toaddress long-term versus short-term needs appears to echo theCommissionrsquos definition of sustainable development MichaelThomas Needham referred similarly to lsquoSustainableDevelopmentrsquo ldquoas the ability to meet the needs of the presentwhile contributing to the future generationsrsquo needsrdquo
Sustainable development happens at many levels fromindividual buildings and neighborhoods-green building andsustainable communities to the city and regional scale greencities sustainable bioregions etc Sustainable development alsohas multiple dimensions from design and green planning togreen infrastructure Most relevant from a planninghealthperspective is sustainable developmentrsquos focus on enhancingldquomobilityrdquo This includes community design incorporatingmixed use development in combination with transit optionsstreetscape design that enhances pedestrianbike safety(ldquocomplete streetsrdquo) and access to services and amenities Inessence an urban form characterized by mixed use andpedestrian and transit-oriented development is what makeswalking and biking more attractive as well as practical andfeasible On a regional level it embodies the ldquosmart growthrdquoprinciples of interconnected ldquowalkablerdquo and ldquobikeablerdquocommunities served by local businesses and linked to a largertransit and alternative modes network Think ldquoMillenniumParkrdquo in downtown Chicago or ldquoBell Street Parkrdquo in Seattle
The past decade has seen resurgence in not only theeconomic vitality of American cities but cityplanning And this has come about as a result ofthe sustainability movement Sustainability isproviding a framework for planners to move
beyond the traditional confines of Euclidian zoning adopting amore holistic and integrated approach to building communitiesat the human scale Sustainability initiatives have attractedbroad support because of the benefits conveyed on a number oflevels from reduction in greenhouse gases to economicdevelopment and quality-of-life However one of the mostprofound findings is the connection between ldquocommunityplanningrdquo and health In fact recent findings suggest that yourldquozip coderdquo is the single-most important determinant of an
individualrsquos health In other words how communities aredesigned can influence onersquos level of physical activity andhence health Given the prominence of the obesity epidemicand rise in chronic diseases planners will increasingly be calledupon to play a role in promoting healthy communities This willexpand the mission of planning organizations to consider thehealth implications of land-use decisions The ldquoconvergencerdquo ofplanning and health and wellness represents a significant trendand one which will set a dominant tone This article is intendedto help planners understand this emerging trend
We begin with deciphering the connection betweenplanning and health specifically the ldquofitrdquo between health andsustainability Next we look at upstream health factors Wethen discuss the ldquoculturalrdquo transition in the planning healthand social services arenas that will be necessary in order to fullyrealize the potential of health sustainability planning Wehighlight the importance of power sharing between agencies andgrassroots organizations and highlight the evolution in policyplanning and environmental analysis along with the use ofhealth impact assessments (HIAs) Finally we conclude with
ldquoSocially ldquoGreen Healthrdquo occurs at a nexus of morally-laden decisions about living inthe world as patients workers consumers and citizensrdquo
(Institute for the Future Health Horizons Program)
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 13
continued on page 14
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
continued on page 15
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
MANDATORYSHIPPINGREQUIREMENT
You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
Check here if you would like to present your project in conference session Please completesession proposal separately
SponsorExhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor Booth$2500
bull One full conference registration (not
including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference
program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
ExhibitorTable Top $1500
bull One Day conference registration
(not including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference Website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Business card ad in conference
program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Business card advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Recognition on all printed and electronic advertising forconference
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Copper $500bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
Conference Bag Sponsor $2500bull One full conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Lanyard Sponsor $1500bull One Day conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
Website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Business card ad in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Public Agency SponsorsContact AEP 2013 Conference for more information
Platinum $10000bull Exhibit booth (choice of premier location)
bull Two full conference registrations (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at all sponsored functions
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Full-page advertisement in the conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Gold $5000bull Recognition as a Gold sponsor for a major conference
event
bull Exhibit booth (choice of location)
bull One full conference registration (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at sponsored function
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Half-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Silver $2000bull Recognition as a Silver sponsor for a conference
event or mobile workshops
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Two meal tickets (breakfast or lunch)
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Quarter-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list SPONSORSH IP EXH IB I TOR QUEST IONS
2013 CONFERENCE PLANNERLynne Bynder Meetings Xceptional lbyndercalifaeporg
For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
Note Payment is appreciated at the time this form is submitted but must be received no later than March 1 2013All fields below are required
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Check Visa Mastercard Discovercard BoothTabletop Space No
Credit Card Number
Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Verification Code
Billing Address for Credit Card
Billing City State ZIP
SponsorExhibitor Registration
Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
administrative fee will be
given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Bronze - $10001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
Program Ads
Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
Lanyard Sponsor - $1500
Copper - $500
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
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the Environmentalmonitor
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 2
Submittal deadline for theFALL 2012 Issue
of the Environmental Monitor isOctober 1 2012
(posted by October 15 2012)dates subject to change without notice
contents
Statements of fact and opinion are theresponsibility of the authors alone and do notimply an endorsement on the part of theofficers directors or members of AEPMaterials may not be reproduced withoutwritten permission Articles and graphicssubmitted are the property of AEP but authorsretain the right to reprint their own articles
SUBMITTAL SPECIFICATIONSArticles Professionals on the Move andCalendar items should be sent to the editorMarc Bierdzinski in Word format For fileverification sendfax a hard copyAll article photos calling card and display adswill be accepted in DIGITAL FORMAT ONLYNO EXCEPTIONS Digital specifications are
bull JPEG or PDF formatbull Grayscale or black and whitebull 300 - 600 resolution at 100 sizebull Email your ad to dorinagrandesignsus
All addressesphone numbers may be foundon the inside front cover of the EnvironmentalMonitor
Greetings to you all It isindeed a pleasure andhonor to introduce you tothe next issue of theEnvironmental Monitor We
have interesting feature articles as well asa recap from the recent 2012 AEPConference in Sacramento The AEPwebsite (wwwcalifaeporg) continues itsimprovement following the AEP ChapterSummit discussions and you will findmore notices of events and otherimportant information being posted foryour reading pleasure Our member use(and many ldquohitsrdquo from outside sourcesincluding overseas viewers) hasincreased Truly a great service to you ourmembers Check it out
Our AEP Conference was a bigsuccess and thanks to all on thecommittee under the capable leadershipof Trevor Macenski and John Kinsey theConference achieved its financial andattendance goals set forth in the budgetWe had two inspiring talks from ourfeatured speakers Julia Burrows fromGreenwise Joint Venture in the City ofSacramento spoke to us about manystrategies being implemented in the cityto promote lsquogreenrsquo practices Our featuredspeaker was John Laird CaliforniaSecretary for Natural Resources whospoke about the many challenges facingthe state including the Bay Delta Accord(critical to water supplies in the state)renewable energy programs and otherprojects of significance to our statersquosresources CEQA plays a vital role inthem all and he is firm supporter of thelaw
Inside this edition of theEnvironmental Monitor are twointeresting articles that came from theconference proceedings One deals withthe California State University MontereyBay Watershed Institute while the otherdeals with an interesting twist in habitatpreservation This article details theprotection of a bird colony in a prison ndashshowing not all things found in prisons arepredictably bad Very interesting
Just before the Conference we had anAEP Board meeting and the ChapterSummit The Summit is an important
the Environmentalmonitor
S U M M E R 2 0 1 2
Gene Talmadge AEP President
3 Presidentrsquos Message
4 2012 AEP Awards Program
9 From the NAEP Liaisonrsquos Desk
10 Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
12 The Planning Sustainability HealthConnection A Glimpse at EmergingTrends
16 CSU Monterey Bay WatershedInstitute Publications A Gold Mineof Gray Literature
18 2013 AEP Awards ProgramNominations
22 2013 NAEPAEP Joint ConferenceSponsorExhibitor Opportunities
25 AEP Membership Application
PRESIDENTrsquoS MESSAGE
opportunity for the AEP Chapters todiscuss matters of interest and importanceto the chapters and provide guidance tothe state Board At this yearrsquos Summit wehad representatives from all the chapterspresent and had a great discussion onnumerous topics Our number onepriority remains Membership ndash retainingexisting members recruiting new onesand finding ones that may have driftedaway The Membership Committee willbe leading the ldquoDriverdquo a very ambitiousprogram We have re-designed themembership form to include a summary ofmember benefits and defining new classesof membership (regular new professionalsstudent etc) as well as a new promotionalmaterial package distributed to allchapters The Committee has scheduledregular conference calls to coordinatetheir activities The real key to theirefforts is underscored by the commitmentof each chapterrsquos actions to reach out andkeep their current members recruit newmembers and draw others back into thefold Each chapter member and thechapter board needs to focus attention onthis important effort The larger AEPbecomes the more services and programswe can offer to our members for theirpersonal professional development andsocialbusiness networking Corporate
continued on page 24
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 3
Cover photo credit Dorina Blythe April 2012Taken while vacationing in Yosemite
FEATURE ARTICLE
By Roger Turner and Dev Vrat Awards Program Co-Chairs
2012 AEP Awards Program
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Charles S BullldquoCharly is a mentor I am always amazed by the depth and diversity of his knowledge from his recognized expertise in noise modeling andanalysis cultural resources and air quality to his seemingly unlimited understanding of CEQA and NEPA regulations and implementationMoreover he has managed and successfully completed environmental documents for large controversial projects Charly freely shares hisknowledge and has had a hand in educating many of the environmental professionals working today in the San Diego region If you have aquestion he knows the answer Above all Charly will drop everything he is working on to take a moment or an afternoon to teachrdquo mdash RobertMacAller President RECON
ldquoCharly has been an active member of AEP for over 25 years and served as an AEP State Boardmember In this capacity he activelyparticipated in several rounds of AEP Strategic Plans He was anorganizer of the first CEQA Basics Workshop for the San Diego Chapter ofAEP as well as anorganizer and co-presenter of the first CEQA Basics Workshop for the San Diego Chapter of AEP aswell as an organizer andco-presenter with Margaret Sohagi for an Advanced CEQA Workshop Hewas also the Director of the 2000 AEP Conference in San Diegowhere the conference focused onconflict resolution in the environmental process The conference included presentations by CEQAjudges fromthroughout California and involved a comparative mock trial versus mediation of aCEQA challenge Charly has also served on the San DiegoChapterlegislative review committee andparticipated as a member of the chapter awards juryrdquo - Julie Wang AEP San Diego ChapterPresident
ldquoMost recently he is serving as a Co-Chair to the San Diego Chapterrsquos newly formedEmeritusCommittee The Emeritus Committeersquos goal is to re-involve long-time AEP memberswho are approaching retirement and havenrsquot been active in AEP recently It will give the Chaptermembership one more chance to learn from these individuals before they retire from theprofession The Emeritus Committee under Charlyrsquos leadership will be establishing mentorprograms for our Student Chapters as well as for professionals at all levelsrdquo mdash Marilyn RFPonseggi San Diego AEP Chapter DirectorContact Nicole Turner RECON Environmental 1927 5th Avenue San Diego CA 92101 619-308-9333 nturnerreconenvironmentalcom
and to URS for sponsoring this yearrsquos production of theAwards Presentation Video highlighting the recipients It wasanother great program You can learn more about thesewinning projects and programs on AEPrsquos website atwwwcalifaeporg You can also look in this and future editionsof the Environmental Monitor for articles on these greatdocuments If you are curious contact the authors and discussyour thoughts
Also now is the time to prepare a nomination for nextyearrsquos program The 2013 awards announcement is on theAEP website and in this issue of the Environmental Monitorwith listed criteria for submittals The 2013 Awardscriteria and submission materials are to be submitted byAugust 15 2012 Do not miss this opportunity to haveyour outstanding work and contributions to the professionrecognized by your peers next year
The Association of Environmental Professionalscongratulates the following winners of the 2012 AwardsProgram
The Association of Environmental Professionals(AEP) has been recognizing the best work ofpublic agencies and environmental professionalsfor over 36 years Award-winners have advancedthe state-of-the-art in environmental analysis
and presenting this analysis to the public and decision makersin an attractive understandable and easily accessible formatClimate Change and preparation of Climate Action Plans toreduce greenhouse gas emissions have become State prioritiesYear after year the best of the best environmentalprofessionals and their documents achievementrsquos and serviceto the profession have contributed to the enhancementmaintenance and protection of the quality of the natural andhuman environment
AEPrsquos award winners were recognized at the AEP AwardsProgram ceremony held on May 7 2012 in SacramentoAEP congratulates each winning recipient of the prestigiousmountain trophies award plaques and certificates
AEP extends sincere thanks to the volunteer Awards Jury
continued on page 5
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Accepting this award Charlie Bull
AEP is looking for volunteers for the 2013 AEP Awards Jury If you would like to serve on the jury please contact Dev Vrat AICPdevvratcsunedu
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 5
Environmental Analysis Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDSan Diego County General Plan Update EIRPrepared for the County of San DiegoPrepared by Atkins County of San Diego Department of Planning amp Land Use
The Awards Jury found the EIR to be well organized and user-friendly with manysupportive tables and high quality graphics to illustrate key resource areas The impactsummary tables at the beginning of each resource section are also a nice touch The EIR teamwas able to develop a concise project description that allowed for a comprehensiveprogrammatic evaluation of land use and transportation policies and a holistic considerationof impacts Outstanding
Contact Devon Muto Chief Advanced Planning Department of Planning and Land Use Countyof San Diego 5201 Ruffin Road Suite B San Diego CA 92123-1666 Office 8586943016DevonMutosdcountycagov
OUTSTANDING AWARDPlan Santa Barbara General Plan Update Program EIRPrepared for the City of Santa BarbaraPrepared by AMEC Earth amp EnvironmentalFehr amp Peers NelsonNygaard Applied Earthworks Santa Barbara CommunityDevelopment Department Planning Division
The Awards Jury noted that this EIR employs a number of unique and innovativeapproaches These include a unique level of analysis of the integrated effects of land use TDMand alternative transportation on congestion energy consumption emissions and climatechange The EIR transforms broad planning policies into a detailed project description for the EIR analysis necessary to support adoption of theGeneral Plan Update The jury appreciated the approach and organization of the executive summary In addition the project website demonstratesgreat public involvement It is clear a lot of thought was put into the organization and preparation of this Program EIR Outstanding
Contact Ben Botkin AMEC 805962-0992 benjaminbotkinameccom
MERIT AWARD2050 Regional Transportation Plan Sustainable Communities Strategy EIRPrepared for San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)Prepared by AECOM and SANDAG
This EIR uses a unique methodology - breaking the environmental analysis down by timeperiod to help disclose the impacts of the 2050 RTPSCS in meeting targets for GHGemission reductions under SB 375 The EIR team at SANDAG and AECOM workeddiligently through extensive use of a geographic information system (GIS) data inputmapping and modeling to determine the environmental impacts associated with theproposed project Collection review and distillation of statewide regional and localjurisdiction plans regulations and EIRs fed into the analysis for each issue area This is a wellthought out document and is practical to use Excellent
Contact Yara Fisher 6192331454 yarafisheraecomcom
Planning Document
OUTSTANDING AWARDSan Diego County General Plan UpdatePrepared for the County of San DiegoPrepared by the San Diego County Department of Planning and Land Use
San Diego County has successfully performed a challenging land use balancing actin this general plan update The plan is well organized clearly presented and uses acommon sense approach in its analysis Itrsquos an impressive example of rethinking land useplans to minimize impacts and encourage more efficient use of lands Kudos to San DiegoCounty for reducing the need for roads in constrained areas Outstanding
Contact Bob Citrano 8586943016 or Devon Muto DevonMutosdcountycagov
continued on page 6
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Accepting this award Dianne Sandman Senior ProjectManager Mindy Fogg Atkins
Accepting this award Jeff Henderson AICP ProjectManager AECOM
Accepting this award Ben Botkin AMEC BarbaraShelton City of Santa Barbara Community DevelopmentDepartment
Accepting this award Eric Gibson Devon Muto Chief ofAdvance Planning County of San Diego
Climate Change Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDCity of West Hollywood Climate Action PlanPrepared for the City of West Hollywood and AECOM
The Awards Jury found the document to be user friendly including excellentgraphics and publicly accessible The climate action plan presents measurable outcomesfor two target years 2020 and 2035 The organization of information is intuitivethroughout the document and the one page pullouts for each measure make thedocument easy to read The comprehensive matrix at the end is an excellent referencefor implementation of the plan and for individuals interested in reading about howdecisions were made regarding each measure Adjustments to the plan are called for on5-yr cycle An Outstanding Climate Action Plan Contact Jeff Henderson 9164837999 jeffhendersonaecomcom
MERIT AWARDUnion City Climate Action PlanPrepared for Union CityPrepared by Climate Protection Task Force City Council and Planning Commission ofUnion City AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury found the tool kit included in this climate action plan may be used asa decision support tool for Greenhouse Gas emission reduction measures thereby providing acommon sense approach to choosing various reduction measures in an interactive settingThe CAP includes supporting measures even when they are not quantifiable whichultimately improves the ability to implement the plan The jury also noted that there wastransparency in the technical appendix documents The toolkit enables real-time resultswhich increases buy-in by staff and stakeholders Everyone can see immediately what theresults will be using various scenarios The reduction keys are a good way to provide at-a-glance monitoring of impacts An excellent documentContact Claire Bonham AECOM 4159552800 clairbonham-carteraecomcom
MERIT AWARDCity of Escondido Draft Climate Action PlanPrepared for the City of EscondidoPrepared by ATKINS and the City of Escondido
The Awards Jury noted that this climate action plan presents information simply andclearly so the layperson can understand the implications of specific measures and programs -the one page pullouts are key The jury agreed itrsquos encouraging that partnerships werehighlighted in a CAP as a priority for implementation - this will help reduce the impacts toboth staff resources and the Cityrsquos budget It was also great to see the linkage to regionalplanning via the RTPSCS Periodic updates are called for with three initial definite yearsidentified The plan also includes definable metrics with screening table minimum valuesAn excellent document
Contact Joanne Dramko 8585141023 joannedramkoatkinsglobalcom
MERIT AWARDSan Luis Obispo County Energy Wise PlanPrepared for the County of San Luis ObispoPrepared by PMC and the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning amp Building
The Energy Wise Plan was developed in coordination with a number of otherplanning efforts occurring throughout the County so that it can serve as a centralclearing house for energy and climate policy Of particular note the plan includes athree tiered approach to performance monitoring and includes an innovative approachof providing yearly progress assessments Well doneContactTammy Seale PMC 8052507974 tsealepmcworldcom
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 5
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 6
continued on page 7
Accepting this award Jeff Henderson AICP ProjectManager AECOM
Accepting this award Culley Thomas Union City
Accepting this award Joanne Dramko and MichaelHendrix Program Managers Atkins
Accepting this award Jason H Giffen Director County ofSan Luis Obispo Leanne Singleton Tammy Seale PMC
Environmental Resource Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDRobert Louis Stevenson State Park and Wildlake-Duff RanchesPrepared for the Land Trust of Napa CountyPrepared by AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury observed that the management plan uses a comprehensive approachwith supporting mapping making it easy to evaluate the various management scenarios Theconcept of this document can be replicated at other parks or in other situations involvingmultiple ownerships The technical information presented in a graphic format enables a layperson to understand project opportunities and constraints at-a-glance An outstandingdocumentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
MERIT AWARDAdapting to Rising Tides -Transportation Vulnerability and Risk Assessment ProjectPrepared for Conservation and Development Commission Metropolitan TransportationCommission California Department of Transportation District 4 AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury commented that this project is an excellent example of how to usecreative partnerships to provide regional value and statewide applicability The risk profileswith zoom-in maps are helpful to understand impacts and compare different facilities Anexcellent documentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
OUTSTANDING AWARDNew Irvington Tunnel Project Groundwater Management ProgramPrepared for the Public Utilities CommissionPrepared by Public Utilities Commission ndash New Irvington Tunnel Project Team
The Awards Jury noted that the program uses multiple platforms to reach the public Theproject includes clear fact sheets which are visually appealing A hotline was established andis displayed prominently in all the program materials Congratulations to the San FranciscoPublic Utilities Commission for their 5 years of effort to recognize the value of the landowners as stake holders and to engage them as part of the long-term groundwatermanagement solution An outstanding outcome
Contact David Tszoo Project Manager SFPUC 9252334354 dtsztoosfwaterorg
MERIT AWARDEffective Mitigation - Development through ImplementationPrepared for Sempra EnergyPrepared by Insignia Environmental San Diego Gas amp Electric Company and GasCompany
Sempra Energy Utilities and Insignia Environmental have crafted a training session thatprovides a primer on the A to Zrsquos of mitigation measures They detail the permitting processdiscuss the semantics of mitigation measures and review tracking procedures The Awards Juryfound the regulatory triggers table to be very helpful This program can be easily transferredto other public utility agencies and local municipalities An excellent documentContact Anne Marie McGraw Insignia 6503216787 AMcgrawinsigniaenvcom
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 7
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 6
continued on page 8
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award David Tsztoo PE SFPUC BetsyRhodes SFPUC Holly Their The Their Group BruceAbellimanKim Stern SFPUC
Accepting this award Name to come Erin KeochekiconAnne Marie McGraw Insignia
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
MERIT AWARDSan Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter ProgramPrepared for San Diego Gas and ElectricPrepared by San Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter Program ndash Customer Experience
The SDGampE Smart Meter Programrsquos detailed messaging plan may be used as a model foreffective outreach Itrsquos 90-60-30-day notification plan is transferable to other publiceducation efforts The informational door hangers were an innovative approach to reachinga segment of the public that might otherwise have been missed Excellent work
Contact Risa Baron Sempra Utilities Office 8586541857 rbaronsemprautilitiescom
Humor Award
AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line -General Outreach and Educational MaterialsPrepared for AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line members Prepared by AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line
The Awards Jury found this project to be creative and hilarious ndash especially to nerds Thetricksters at AECOM presented a real tongue-in-cheek treat for the reader Halloween willnever be the same and neither will the employee who portrayed the patient zombie It takesthe notion of ldquoother duties as assignedrdquo to a whole other realm Thanks to the knowledgeableand respected AECOM technical staff for sharing your internal office humor and providingthe Awards Jury an enjoyable respite from the serious environmental analysis and climatereduction plansContact John Hute AECOM 9164145876
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 8
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 7
AcknowledgementsOne of the most important AEP volunteer groups is the AEP Awards Jury These are AEP peer professionals chosen for
their years of experience and expertise in the profession AEP recognized the following individuals who gave graciously manydays of their time to review and judge all the submittals and hours spent on AEP conference calls to reach consensus decisionsusing the AEP rating criteria Thank you all
AEP 2012 AWARDS VIDEO PRODUCTIONWe thank Megan Giglini Vivian Gaddie and Joan Valle of URS for the great video for the awards program We thank URS
for sponsoring the Awards Program The video was enjoyed by all
AEP 2012 CONFERENCE COMMITTEEFinally we thank the Co-Chairs for this conference Trevor Macenski Michael Brandman Associates and John Kinsey
Wanger Jones Helsley PC for leadership and hard work and their little army of conference volunteers Thank you all for awonderful successful conference
AEP 2012 AWARDS JURYDev Vrat AICP Jury ChairUrban Studies and Planning DepartmentCalifornia State University Northridge
Patti Nahil AICPPGN
Jeffry S Rice AICPURS
Crystahl TaylorPadre Associates Inc
Honey L WaltersAscent Environmental Inc
Ray WeissESA
Accepting this award Carolyn Winn VP Customer ServiceSan Diego Gas and Electric
Accepting this award John Hute AECOM
Summer is here and it has warmed up It is the timefor vacations and exploring the outdoors I hope youget out there and refresh your fun time hiking or justhaving a good time doing your favorite activity Theenvironmental field continues to take more
importance in all aspects of our lives We hear more newscoverage of disasters and their environmental effectsEnvironmental professionals are sought out for professionaladvice in every aspect of our community issues We have astronger voice in developing environmental policy inCalifornia and in every state in this nation So I ask what roledo you play and how can you stay sharp with your skills
AEP and NAEP offer many opportunities includingCEQANEPA Workshops special training in air qualitytransportation planning greenhouse gas emission impactsurban pollution in our nations water and the list goes on AEPis planning for the Fall Basic CEQA Workshop Look to theAEP Website and to upcoming newsletters for the Fall BasicCEQA Workshops
AEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop this summerDates are July 25th in Clovis CA July 30 in Oakland CA July31 in San Diego CA and August 1 in Carson CA Go to thecalifaeporg website for more information This is the first timeAEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop training program
NAEP is continuing to offer Webinars I will be sendinginformation to you as it is published Take advantage of these90 minute online training programs They are valuable andgreat to stay current on the regulatory policy and court cases foryour work Look for more information in the near futureNAEP is working hard to increase real value opportunities toenvironmental professionals Recent webinars on FrackingEndangered Species and Green Energy Development Impactsto Natural Resources were presented by NAEP
NAEP posts bimonthly E-Newsletters A recentedition included in some excellent articles on
various environmental topics The E-Newlettersare posted on the AEP Website and e-mailed
to AEP members when published These aregreat resources to read current events in
the environmental profession and staycurrent on the happening scene
Look for the most recent edition onour website
NAEP will be conducting aChapter Retreat July 21 and
22 2012 in Kansas CityThis is a time when the
From the NAEP Liaisonrsquos DeskNAEPAFFILIATION
By Roger W Turner
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 9
Chapter representatives will go over the strategic goals andreview the programs provided by NAEP The Chapter Retreatwill help set the new course for NAEP in providing its Chapterservices and programs to its members Note all AEP members areaffiliated with NAEP and will benefit from programs trainingand conferences NAEP produces I will publish the results of theChapter Retreat in a future edition of this report
The 2013 NAEPAEP Joint Conference is planned for April1 to 5 2013 The theme is ldquoWalk the Talkrdquo The conferencecommittee is hard at work planning what will sure to be aninformative and engaging event for environmental professionalsOur conference will be held in an outstanding state-of-the-artconference facility at the JW Marriott Hotel located in thevibrant LA Live complex in downtown Los Angeles
The hotel and conference facility sport a front-row seat tosome of Los Angelesrsquo top attractions include the Staples Centerthe Nokia Theatre Regal Cinemas and a wide variety of shopsand restaurants In addition despite the car-centered nature ofgreater Los Angeles many world-class attractions can be reachedvia public transit which is easily accessible from the complex
The conference program will feature dynamic regional andnational keynote speakers and an all-day pre-conferencesymposium on climate change adaptation Conference sessionswill cover topics including NEPA and CEQA Climate ChangeWater Supply and Delivery Air Quality Energy and AlternativeEnergy Development Marine and Coastal Issues HabitatMitigation Transportation Land Use and Cultural ResourcesThere will also be numerous other conference and social eventsthat will take advantage of the conference location including anumber of mobile workshops and a 5K run through some ofdowntown Los Angelesrsquo top attractions
Look for more information in future editions of my columnand on the AEP Website
Please mark your calendar-
The presentation abstracts submittal deadline-August 15 2012
The sponsor exhibitor submittal deadline-March 1 2013
The 2013 awards nomination submittal deadline-August 15 2012
As always I look forward to your comments and thoughts Ialso invite you to write me at rwturnerhotmailcom or call
(951) 707-5020 if you have a question about NAEP or needassistance in obtaining service from NAEP
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 11
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 10
By Bill Goggin Senior Biologist EMC Planning Group
Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
solve an on-going maintenance problem that had become ahealth liability the prison staff proposed to construct a pavedpath between security fences so that the facilityrsquos guards couldbetter patrol this area (several of the guards had suffered turnedankles and knees because of the uneven and pot-holed groundsurface) Because the project had a potential to impact sensitivebiological resources Santa Clara County staff contracted withEMC Planning Group to assist the County with complying withthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and otherstate and federal environmental laws established to protectsensitive animals and their habitats including what is the subjectof this short article an established egret and heron rookery
During the performance of an earlier biological pre-construction survey performed by EMC Planning Group in July2010 an active rookery (a colonial breeding bird site) wasobserved within the south-central portion of the prison facilityrsquosmain courtyard The rookery is located within a cluster of denselyfoliated trees and contained approximately 50-60 nests fromthree species of birds great egret (Ardea alba) snowy egret(Egretta thula) and black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax
You can hear the sound as you approach thecourtyard of the Elmwood Correctional Facilityalthough itrsquos not exactly clear whatrsquos causing allthe commotion It starts as a low backgroundchattering and builds to a near cacophony close to
the mess hall Beyond these seemingly discordant soundseverything in the scene appears to be in order the prisonrsquosinmates going about their daily routine dressed in white- andblack-striped jumpsuits sweeping lifting weights or casuallytalking in groups while the watchful guards keep a dutiful eyeout for anything out of the ordinary All in all itrsquos just anotherordinary day at the Elmwood Correctional Facility But what iscausing all this noise you may ask yourself Finally out of ideasyou glance heavenward and thatrsquos when it hits you (no notthat) there are birds in the trees above your head manybirdshellipand they are large birds Are you puzzled Donrsquot bebecause this is the story of the jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
The Elmwood Correctional Facility is a low-security SantaClara County prison located west of Interstate 880 and north ofGreat American Parkway in Milpitas California In order to
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 11
Birds of a Feather Flock Together continued from page 10
nycticorax) The ground surface beneath these trees showedevidence of long-term site use by rookeryrsquos birds as wasdemonstrated by an accumulation of whitewash feathers andegg shell fragments
Especially unique in an urban area the Elmwood rookerysite is believed to be the only egret and heron rookery in thesouthern San Francisco Bay located within an entirely fencedanthropogenic setting and may be the only one of its kind innorthern California Colonial breeding sites are especiallyimportant when located within urbanized environments asdevelopment and land conversion often degrades orremoves available rookery habitat and asa result opportunities for colonialnesting species in urban areasare limited These sites arealso significant becausethey often support asizeable segment ofthe local populationand because theirproximity to foragingareas can reducetravel distances theymay potentially reducepredator-prey (iemortality) interactions
Because construction wasplanned during the most sensitive periodof the birds natural life history cycle the projectrsquosconstruction activities had a potential to cause detrimentalimpacts (ie elevated levels of noise dust and fumes) possiblyaffecting the birds nesting and juvenile rearing which couldhave led to fines and negative press for the County Thereforein order to protect this important resource in spring 2011 theCounty retained EMC Planning Group to monitor the rookeryduring the projectrsquos construction whenever heavy equipmentoperation would be occurring within 500 feet of the rookery
It is important to note that none of bird species living at theElmwood rookery (great egret snowy egret and night heron) arespecifically listed as threatened or endangered by the state orfederal Endangered Species Acts however the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (CDFG) considers colonialbreeding sites to be sensitive resource areas that are affordedprotection under CDFG Code during the breeding bird seasonas they can be sensitive to human intrusion and disturbance Inaddition to state regulations the protection of egrets and heronsare covered under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act Oncenests have been constructed and eggs are present the rookerysite becomes a protected resource area and cannot be disturbedReproduction for the rookeries species generally occurs from
early April through July with the juvenile rearing periodextending into mid-September
Behavioral monitoring of the egret and heron rookeryconsisted of a qualified EMC Planning Group biologist stationedinside the facilityrsquos perimeter fence in a direct line of siteapproximately 275 feet from the rookery during constructionactivities or during operation of heavy equipment within 500feet of the rookery During construction the monitoringbiologist observed egret and heron behavior using hand heldbinoculars and a high magnification field spotting scope for signs
of stress andor agitation Notes on behavioralinteractions (ie preeninggrooming
feeding sibling competition etc)and daily counts on numbers of
individuals and juvenilespresent were recorded
C o n s t r u c t i o ncommenced on April27 and an EMCPlanning Groupbiologist conductedworker environmental
awareness trainingconcerning the presence
of the rookery and theimportance of protecting the
rookery During the projectrsquosimplementation no disturbance of the
rookery was noted and the rookeries behavior wasessentially unchanged by project activities Approximately 38adult and 23 juvenile egrets and herons were observedthroughout the construction period
By incorporating these pro-active impact minimization andspecial-status species protection measures into the projectrsquosimplementation the County as the lead agency demonstratedproper compliance with CDFG Code and CEQA law and thisimportant and sensitive resource was safeguarded frominadvertent disturbance This model of good stewardshipdemonstrates leadership on the part of the County and theyshould be commended for stepping up All land managers canlearn from this experience and should take note itrsquos alwaysbetter to err on the side of caution
EMC Planning Group wishes to thank the County of SantaClara the projectrsquos manager Ms Alicia Flynn for her support on theproject the projectrsquos contractors Granite and BCI and the entireElmwood prison facilities staff for their cooperation and supportduring the monitoring activities
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 13
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 12
By Morty Prisament MSMP AICP Strategenesis-GPC
The Planning Sustainability Health ConnectionA Glimpse at Emerging Trends
some predictions and prognostications about how we can makethe transition
Harmonic Convergence Health + SustainabilitySustainable Development is a logical contextual frame for
considering health in planning The classic definition from theBrundtland Commission is development that ldquomeets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needsrdquo CEQArsquos requirement toaddress long-term versus short-term needs appears to echo theCommissionrsquos definition of sustainable development MichaelThomas Needham referred similarly to lsquoSustainableDevelopmentrsquo ldquoas the ability to meet the needs of the presentwhile contributing to the future generationsrsquo needsrdquo
Sustainable development happens at many levels fromindividual buildings and neighborhoods-green building andsustainable communities to the city and regional scale greencities sustainable bioregions etc Sustainable development alsohas multiple dimensions from design and green planning togreen infrastructure Most relevant from a planninghealthperspective is sustainable developmentrsquos focus on enhancingldquomobilityrdquo This includes community design incorporatingmixed use development in combination with transit optionsstreetscape design that enhances pedestrianbike safety(ldquocomplete streetsrdquo) and access to services and amenities Inessence an urban form characterized by mixed use andpedestrian and transit-oriented development is what makeswalking and biking more attractive as well as practical andfeasible On a regional level it embodies the ldquosmart growthrdquoprinciples of interconnected ldquowalkablerdquo and ldquobikeablerdquocommunities served by local businesses and linked to a largertransit and alternative modes network Think ldquoMillenniumParkrdquo in downtown Chicago or ldquoBell Street Parkrdquo in Seattle
The past decade has seen resurgence in not only theeconomic vitality of American cities but cityplanning And this has come about as a result ofthe sustainability movement Sustainability isproviding a framework for planners to move
beyond the traditional confines of Euclidian zoning adopting amore holistic and integrated approach to building communitiesat the human scale Sustainability initiatives have attractedbroad support because of the benefits conveyed on a number oflevels from reduction in greenhouse gases to economicdevelopment and quality-of-life However one of the mostprofound findings is the connection between ldquocommunityplanningrdquo and health In fact recent findings suggest that yourldquozip coderdquo is the single-most important determinant of an
individualrsquos health In other words how communities aredesigned can influence onersquos level of physical activity andhence health Given the prominence of the obesity epidemicand rise in chronic diseases planners will increasingly be calledupon to play a role in promoting healthy communities This willexpand the mission of planning organizations to consider thehealth implications of land-use decisions The ldquoconvergencerdquo ofplanning and health and wellness represents a significant trendand one which will set a dominant tone This article is intendedto help planners understand this emerging trend
We begin with deciphering the connection betweenplanning and health specifically the ldquofitrdquo between health andsustainability Next we look at upstream health factors Wethen discuss the ldquoculturalrdquo transition in the planning healthand social services arenas that will be necessary in order to fullyrealize the potential of health sustainability planning Wehighlight the importance of power sharing between agencies andgrassroots organizations and highlight the evolution in policyplanning and environmental analysis along with the use ofhealth impact assessments (HIAs) Finally we conclude with
ldquoSocially ldquoGreen Healthrdquo occurs at a nexus of morally-laden decisions about living inthe world as patients workers consumers and citizensrdquo
(Institute for the Future Health Horizons Program)
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 13
continued on page 14
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
continued on page 15
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
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achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
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Agency Contact Name
Phone
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Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
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Achievement and Outstanding
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check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
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Submit Nomination Package
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copies) and $50 entry fee to
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AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
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Palm Desert CA 92260
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30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
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message please indicate who signed
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Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
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Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
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Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
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bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference Website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Business card ad in conference
program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Business card advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Recognition on all printed and electronic advertising forconference
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Copper $500bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
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workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
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conference
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bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
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Public Agency SponsorsContact AEP 2013 Conference for more information
Platinum $10000bull Exhibit booth (choice of premier location)
bull Two full conference registrations (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
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2013 CONFERENCE PLANNERLynne Bynder Meetings Xceptional lbyndercalifaeporg
For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
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Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
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7603404499
Fax 7606742479
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httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
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administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
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a 50 refund less $100
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given On or after March 1
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Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
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Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
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Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
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SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
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sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
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3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
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A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
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11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
Submittal deadline for theFALL 2012 Issue
of the Environmental Monitor isOctober 1 2012
(posted by October 15 2012)dates subject to change without notice
contents
Statements of fact and opinion are theresponsibility of the authors alone and do notimply an endorsement on the part of theofficers directors or members of AEPMaterials may not be reproduced withoutwritten permission Articles and graphicssubmitted are the property of AEP but authorsretain the right to reprint their own articles
SUBMITTAL SPECIFICATIONSArticles Professionals on the Move andCalendar items should be sent to the editorMarc Bierdzinski in Word format For fileverification sendfax a hard copyAll article photos calling card and display adswill be accepted in DIGITAL FORMAT ONLYNO EXCEPTIONS Digital specifications are
bull JPEG or PDF formatbull Grayscale or black and whitebull 300 - 600 resolution at 100 sizebull Email your ad to dorinagrandesignsus
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Greetings to you all It isindeed a pleasure andhonor to introduce you tothe next issue of theEnvironmental Monitor We
have interesting feature articles as well asa recap from the recent 2012 AEPConference in Sacramento The AEPwebsite (wwwcalifaeporg) continues itsimprovement following the AEP ChapterSummit discussions and you will findmore notices of events and otherimportant information being posted foryour reading pleasure Our member use(and many ldquohitsrdquo from outside sourcesincluding overseas viewers) hasincreased Truly a great service to you ourmembers Check it out
Our AEP Conference was a bigsuccess and thanks to all on thecommittee under the capable leadershipof Trevor Macenski and John Kinsey theConference achieved its financial andattendance goals set forth in the budgetWe had two inspiring talks from ourfeatured speakers Julia Burrows fromGreenwise Joint Venture in the City ofSacramento spoke to us about manystrategies being implemented in the cityto promote lsquogreenrsquo practices Our featuredspeaker was John Laird CaliforniaSecretary for Natural Resources whospoke about the many challenges facingthe state including the Bay Delta Accord(critical to water supplies in the state)renewable energy programs and otherprojects of significance to our statersquosresources CEQA plays a vital role inthem all and he is firm supporter of thelaw
Inside this edition of theEnvironmental Monitor are twointeresting articles that came from theconference proceedings One deals withthe California State University MontereyBay Watershed Institute while the otherdeals with an interesting twist in habitatpreservation This article details theprotection of a bird colony in a prison ndashshowing not all things found in prisons arepredictably bad Very interesting
Just before the Conference we had anAEP Board meeting and the ChapterSummit The Summit is an important
the Environmentalmonitor
S U M M E R 2 0 1 2
Gene Talmadge AEP President
3 Presidentrsquos Message
4 2012 AEP Awards Program
9 From the NAEP Liaisonrsquos Desk
10 Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
12 The Planning Sustainability HealthConnection A Glimpse at EmergingTrends
16 CSU Monterey Bay WatershedInstitute Publications A Gold Mineof Gray Literature
18 2013 AEP Awards ProgramNominations
22 2013 NAEPAEP Joint ConferenceSponsorExhibitor Opportunities
25 AEP Membership Application
PRESIDENTrsquoS MESSAGE
opportunity for the AEP Chapters todiscuss matters of interest and importanceto the chapters and provide guidance tothe state Board At this yearrsquos Summit wehad representatives from all the chapterspresent and had a great discussion onnumerous topics Our number onepriority remains Membership ndash retainingexisting members recruiting new onesand finding ones that may have driftedaway The Membership Committee willbe leading the ldquoDriverdquo a very ambitiousprogram We have re-designed themembership form to include a summary ofmember benefits and defining new classesof membership (regular new professionalsstudent etc) as well as a new promotionalmaterial package distributed to allchapters The Committee has scheduledregular conference calls to coordinatetheir activities The real key to theirefforts is underscored by the commitmentof each chapterrsquos actions to reach out andkeep their current members recruit newmembers and draw others back into thefold Each chapter member and thechapter board needs to focus attention onthis important effort The larger AEPbecomes the more services and programswe can offer to our members for theirpersonal professional development andsocialbusiness networking Corporate
continued on page 24
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 3
Cover photo credit Dorina Blythe April 2012Taken while vacationing in Yosemite
FEATURE ARTICLE
By Roger Turner and Dev Vrat Awards Program Co-Chairs
2012 AEP Awards Program
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Charles S BullldquoCharly is a mentor I am always amazed by the depth and diversity of his knowledge from his recognized expertise in noise modeling andanalysis cultural resources and air quality to his seemingly unlimited understanding of CEQA and NEPA regulations and implementationMoreover he has managed and successfully completed environmental documents for large controversial projects Charly freely shares hisknowledge and has had a hand in educating many of the environmental professionals working today in the San Diego region If you have aquestion he knows the answer Above all Charly will drop everything he is working on to take a moment or an afternoon to teachrdquo mdash RobertMacAller President RECON
ldquoCharly has been an active member of AEP for over 25 years and served as an AEP State Boardmember In this capacity he activelyparticipated in several rounds of AEP Strategic Plans He was anorganizer of the first CEQA Basics Workshop for the San Diego Chapter ofAEP as well as anorganizer and co-presenter of the first CEQA Basics Workshop for the San Diego Chapter of AEP aswell as an organizer andco-presenter with Margaret Sohagi for an Advanced CEQA Workshop Hewas also the Director of the 2000 AEP Conference in San Diegowhere the conference focused onconflict resolution in the environmental process The conference included presentations by CEQAjudges fromthroughout California and involved a comparative mock trial versus mediation of aCEQA challenge Charly has also served on the San DiegoChapterlegislative review committee andparticipated as a member of the chapter awards juryrdquo - Julie Wang AEP San Diego ChapterPresident
ldquoMost recently he is serving as a Co-Chair to the San Diego Chapterrsquos newly formedEmeritusCommittee The Emeritus Committeersquos goal is to re-involve long-time AEP memberswho are approaching retirement and havenrsquot been active in AEP recently It will give the Chaptermembership one more chance to learn from these individuals before they retire from theprofession The Emeritus Committee under Charlyrsquos leadership will be establishing mentorprograms for our Student Chapters as well as for professionals at all levelsrdquo mdash Marilyn RFPonseggi San Diego AEP Chapter DirectorContact Nicole Turner RECON Environmental 1927 5th Avenue San Diego CA 92101 619-308-9333 nturnerreconenvironmentalcom
and to URS for sponsoring this yearrsquos production of theAwards Presentation Video highlighting the recipients It wasanother great program You can learn more about thesewinning projects and programs on AEPrsquos website atwwwcalifaeporg You can also look in this and future editionsof the Environmental Monitor for articles on these greatdocuments If you are curious contact the authors and discussyour thoughts
Also now is the time to prepare a nomination for nextyearrsquos program The 2013 awards announcement is on theAEP website and in this issue of the Environmental Monitorwith listed criteria for submittals The 2013 Awardscriteria and submission materials are to be submitted byAugust 15 2012 Do not miss this opportunity to haveyour outstanding work and contributions to the professionrecognized by your peers next year
The Association of Environmental Professionalscongratulates the following winners of the 2012 AwardsProgram
The Association of Environmental Professionals(AEP) has been recognizing the best work ofpublic agencies and environmental professionalsfor over 36 years Award-winners have advancedthe state-of-the-art in environmental analysis
and presenting this analysis to the public and decision makersin an attractive understandable and easily accessible formatClimate Change and preparation of Climate Action Plans toreduce greenhouse gas emissions have become State prioritiesYear after year the best of the best environmentalprofessionals and their documents achievementrsquos and serviceto the profession have contributed to the enhancementmaintenance and protection of the quality of the natural andhuman environment
AEPrsquos award winners were recognized at the AEP AwardsProgram ceremony held on May 7 2012 in SacramentoAEP congratulates each winning recipient of the prestigiousmountain trophies award plaques and certificates
AEP extends sincere thanks to the volunteer Awards Jury
continued on page 5
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 4
Accepting this award Charlie Bull
AEP is looking for volunteers for the 2013 AEP Awards Jury If you would like to serve on the jury please contact Dev Vrat AICPdevvratcsunedu
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 5
Environmental Analysis Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDSan Diego County General Plan Update EIRPrepared for the County of San DiegoPrepared by Atkins County of San Diego Department of Planning amp Land Use
The Awards Jury found the EIR to be well organized and user-friendly with manysupportive tables and high quality graphics to illustrate key resource areas The impactsummary tables at the beginning of each resource section are also a nice touch The EIR teamwas able to develop a concise project description that allowed for a comprehensiveprogrammatic evaluation of land use and transportation policies and a holistic considerationof impacts Outstanding
Contact Devon Muto Chief Advanced Planning Department of Planning and Land Use Countyof San Diego 5201 Ruffin Road Suite B San Diego CA 92123-1666 Office 8586943016DevonMutosdcountycagov
OUTSTANDING AWARDPlan Santa Barbara General Plan Update Program EIRPrepared for the City of Santa BarbaraPrepared by AMEC Earth amp EnvironmentalFehr amp Peers NelsonNygaard Applied Earthworks Santa Barbara CommunityDevelopment Department Planning Division
The Awards Jury noted that this EIR employs a number of unique and innovativeapproaches These include a unique level of analysis of the integrated effects of land use TDMand alternative transportation on congestion energy consumption emissions and climatechange The EIR transforms broad planning policies into a detailed project description for the EIR analysis necessary to support adoption of theGeneral Plan Update The jury appreciated the approach and organization of the executive summary In addition the project website demonstratesgreat public involvement It is clear a lot of thought was put into the organization and preparation of this Program EIR Outstanding
Contact Ben Botkin AMEC 805962-0992 benjaminbotkinameccom
MERIT AWARD2050 Regional Transportation Plan Sustainable Communities Strategy EIRPrepared for San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)Prepared by AECOM and SANDAG
This EIR uses a unique methodology - breaking the environmental analysis down by timeperiod to help disclose the impacts of the 2050 RTPSCS in meeting targets for GHGemission reductions under SB 375 The EIR team at SANDAG and AECOM workeddiligently through extensive use of a geographic information system (GIS) data inputmapping and modeling to determine the environmental impacts associated with theproposed project Collection review and distillation of statewide regional and localjurisdiction plans regulations and EIRs fed into the analysis for each issue area This is a wellthought out document and is practical to use Excellent
Contact Yara Fisher 6192331454 yarafisheraecomcom
Planning Document
OUTSTANDING AWARDSan Diego County General Plan UpdatePrepared for the County of San DiegoPrepared by the San Diego County Department of Planning and Land Use
San Diego County has successfully performed a challenging land use balancing actin this general plan update The plan is well organized clearly presented and uses acommon sense approach in its analysis Itrsquos an impressive example of rethinking land useplans to minimize impacts and encourage more efficient use of lands Kudos to San DiegoCounty for reducing the need for roads in constrained areas Outstanding
Contact Bob Citrano 8586943016 or Devon Muto DevonMutosdcountycagov
continued on page 6
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 4
Accepting this award Dianne Sandman Senior ProjectManager Mindy Fogg Atkins
Accepting this award Jeff Henderson AICP ProjectManager AECOM
Accepting this award Ben Botkin AMEC BarbaraShelton City of Santa Barbara Community DevelopmentDepartment
Accepting this award Eric Gibson Devon Muto Chief ofAdvance Planning County of San Diego
Climate Change Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDCity of West Hollywood Climate Action PlanPrepared for the City of West Hollywood and AECOM
The Awards Jury found the document to be user friendly including excellentgraphics and publicly accessible The climate action plan presents measurable outcomesfor two target years 2020 and 2035 The organization of information is intuitivethroughout the document and the one page pullouts for each measure make thedocument easy to read The comprehensive matrix at the end is an excellent referencefor implementation of the plan and for individuals interested in reading about howdecisions were made regarding each measure Adjustments to the plan are called for on5-yr cycle An Outstanding Climate Action Plan Contact Jeff Henderson 9164837999 jeffhendersonaecomcom
MERIT AWARDUnion City Climate Action PlanPrepared for Union CityPrepared by Climate Protection Task Force City Council and Planning Commission ofUnion City AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury found the tool kit included in this climate action plan may be used asa decision support tool for Greenhouse Gas emission reduction measures thereby providing acommon sense approach to choosing various reduction measures in an interactive settingThe CAP includes supporting measures even when they are not quantifiable whichultimately improves the ability to implement the plan The jury also noted that there wastransparency in the technical appendix documents The toolkit enables real-time resultswhich increases buy-in by staff and stakeholders Everyone can see immediately what theresults will be using various scenarios The reduction keys are a good way to provide at-a-glance monitoring of impacts An excellent documentContact Claire Bonham AECOM 4159552800 clairbonham-carteraecomcom
MERIT AWARDCity of Escondido Draft Climate Action PlanPrepared for the City of EscondidoPrepared by ATKINS and the City of Escondido
The Awards Jury noted that this climate action plan presents information simply andclearly so the layperson can understand the implications of specific measures and programs -the one page pullouts are key The jury agreed itrsquos encouraging that partnerships werehighlighted in a CAP as a priority for implementation - this will help reduce the impacts toboth staff resources and the Cityrsquos budget It was also great to see the linkage to regionalplanning via the RTPSCS Periodic updates are called for with three initial definite yearsidentified The plan also includes definable metrics with screening table minimum valuesAn excellent document
Contact Joanne Dramko 8585141023 joannedramkoatkinsglobalcom
MERIT AWARDSan Luis Obispo County Energy Wise PlanPrepared for the County of San Luis ObispoPrepared by PMC and the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning amp Building
The Energy Wise Plan was developed in coordination with a number of otherplanning efforts occurring throughout the County so that it can serve as a centralclearing house for energy and climate policy Of particular note the plan includes athree tiered approach to performance monitoring and includes an innovative approachof providing yearly progress assessments Well doneContactTammy Seale PMC 8052507974 tsealepmcworldcom
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 5
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 6
continued on page 7
Accepting this award Jeff Henderson AICP ProjectManager AECOM
Accepting this award Culley Thomas Union City
Accepting this award Joanne Dramko and MichaelHendrix Program Managers Atkins
Accepting this award Jason H Giffen Director County ofSan Luis Obispo Leanne Singleton Tammy Seale PMC
Environmental Resource Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDRobert Louis Stevenson State Park and Wildlake-Duff RanchesPrepared for the Land Trust of Napa CountyPrepared by AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury observed that the management plan uses a comprehensive approachwith supporting mapping making it easy to evaluate the various management scenarios Theconcept of this document can be replicated at other parks or in other situations involvingmultiple ownerships The technical information presented in a graphic format enables a layperson to understand project opportunities and constraints at-a-glance An outstandingdocumentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
MERIT AWARDAdapting to Rising Tides -Transportation Vulnerability and Risk Assessment ProjectPrepared for Conservation and Development Commission Metropolitan TransportationCommission California Department of Transportation District 4 AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury commented that this project is an excellent example of how to usecreative partnerships to provide regional value and statewide applicability The risk profileswith zoom-in maps are helpful to understand impacts and compare different facilities Anexcellent documentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
OUTSTANDING AWARDNew Irvington Tunnel Project Groundwater Management ProgramPrepared for the Public Utilities CommissionPrepared by Public Utilities Commission ndash New Irvington Tunnel Project Team
The Awards Jury noted that the program uses multiple platforms to reach the public Theproject includes clear fact sheets which are visually appealing A hotline was established andis displayed prominently in all the program materials Congratulations to the San FranciscoPublic Utilities Commission for their 5 years of effort to recognize the value of the landowners as stake holders and to engage them as part of the long-term groundwatermanagement solution An outstanding outcome
Contact David Tszoo Project Manager SFPUC 9252334354 dtsztoosfwaterorg
MERIT AWARDEffective Mitigation - Development through ImplementationPrepared for Sempra EnergyPrepared by Insignia Environmental San Diego Gas amp Electric Company and GasCompany
Sempra Energy Utilities and Insignia Environmental have crafted a training session thatprovides a primer on the A to Zrsquos of mitigation measures They detail the permitting processdiscuss the semantics of mitigation measures and review tracking procedures The Awards Juryfound the regulatory triggers table to be very helpful This program can be easily transferredto other public utility agencies and local municipalities An excellent documentContact Anne Marie McGraw Insignia 6503216787 AMcgrawinsigniaenvcom
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 7
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 6
continued on page 8
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award David Tsztoo PE SFPUC BetsyRhodes SFPUC Holly Their The Their Group BruceAbellimanKim Stern SFPUC
Accepting this award Name to come Erin KeochekiconAnne Marie McGraw Insignia
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
MERIT AWARDSan Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter ProgramPrepared for San Diego Gas and ElectricPrepared by San Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter Program ndash Customer Experience
The SDGampE Smart Meter Programrsquos detailed messaging plan may be used as a model foreffective outreach Itrsquos 90-60-30-day notification plan is transferable to other publiceducation efforts The informational door hangers were an innovative approach to reachinga segment of the public that might otherwise have been missed Excellent work
Contact Risa Baron Sempra Utilities Office 8586541857 rbaronsemprautilitiescom
Humor Award
AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line -General Outreach and Educational MaterialsPrepared for AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line members Prepared by AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line
The Awards Jury found this project to be creative and hilarious ndash especially to nerds Thetricksters at AECOM presented a real tongue-in-cheek treat for the reader Halloween willnever be the same and neither will the employee who portrayed the patient zombie It takesthe notion of ldquoother duties as assignedrdquo to a whole other realm Thanks to the knowledgeableand respected AECOM technical staff for sharing your internal office humor and providingthe Awards Jury an enjoyable respite from the serious environmental analysis and climatereduction plansContact John Hute AECOM 9164145876
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 8
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 7
AcknowledgementsOne of the most important AEP volunteer groups is the AEP Awards Jury These are AEP peer professionals chosen for
their years of experience and expertise in the profession AEP recognized the following individuals who gave graciously manydays of their time to review and judge all the submittals and hours spent on AEP conference calls to reach consensus decisionsusing the AEP rating criteria Thank you all
AEP 2012 AWARDS VIDEO PRODUCTIONWe thank Megan Giglini Vivian Gaddie and Joan Valle of URS for the great video for the awards program We thank URS
for sponsoring the Awards Program The video was enjoyed by all
AEP 2012 CONFERENCE COMMITTEEFinally we thank the Co-Chairs for this conference Trevor Macenski Michael Brandman Associates and John Kinsey
Wanger Jones Helsley PC for leadership and hard work and their little army of conference volunteers Thank you all for awonderful successful conference
AEP 2012 AWARDS JURYDev Vrat AICP Jury ChairUrban Studies and Planning DepartmentCalifornia State University Northridge
Patti Nahil AICPPGN
Jeffry S Rice AICPURS
Crystahl TaylorPadre Associates Inc
Honey L WaltersAscent Environmental Inc
Ray WeissESA
Accepting this award Carolyn Winn VP Customer ServiceSan Diego Gas and Electric
Accepting this award John Hute AECOM
Summer is here and it has warmed up It is the timefor vacations and exploring the outdoors I hope youget out there and refresh your fun time hiking or justhaving a good time doing your favorite activity Theenvironmental field continues to take more
importance in all aspects of our lives We hear more newscoverage of disasters and their environmental effectsEnvironmental professionals are sought out for professionaladvice in every aspect of our community issues We have astronger voice in developing environmental policy inCalifornia and in every state in this nation So I ask what roledo you play and how can you stay sharp with your skills
AEP and NAEP offer many opportunities includingCEQANEPA Workshops special training in air qualitytransportation planning greenhouse gas emission impactsurban pollution in our nations water and the list goes on AEPis planning for the Fall Basic CEQA Workshop Look to theAEP Website and to upcoming newsletters for the Fall BasicCEQA Workshops
AEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop this summerDates are July 25th in Clovis CA July 30 in Oakland CA July31 in San Diego CA and August 1 in Carson CA Go to thecalifaeporg website for more information This is the first timeAEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop training program
NAEP is continuing to offer Webinars I will be sendinginformation to you as it is published Take advantage of these90 minute online training programs They are valuable andgreat to stay current on the regulatory policy and court cases foryour work Look for more information in the near futureNAEP is working hard to increase real value opportunities toenvironmental professionals Recent webinars on FrackingEndangered Species and Green Energy Development Impactsto Natural Resources were presented by NAEP
NAEP posts bimonthly E-Newsletters A recentedition included in some excellent articles on
various environmental topics The E-Newlettersare posted on the AEP Website and e-mailed
to AEP members when published These aregreat resources to read current events in
the environmental profession and staycurrent on the happening scene
Look for the most recent edition onour website
NAEP will be conducting aChapter Retreat July 21 and
22 2012 in Kansas CityThis is a time when the
From the NAEP Liaisonrsquos DeskNAEPAFFILIATION
By Roger W Turner
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 9
Chapter representatives will go over the strategic goals andreview the programs provided by NAEP The Chapter Retreatwill help set the new course for NAEP in providing its Chapterservices and programs to its members Note all AEP members areaffiliated with NAEP and will benefit from programs trainingand conferences NAEP produces I will publish the results of theChapter Retreat in a future edition of this report
The 2013 NAEPAEP Joint Conference is planned for April1 to 5 2013 The theme is ldquoWalk the Talkrdquo The conferencecommittee is hard at work planning what will sure to be aninformative and engaging event for environmental professionalsOur conference will be held in an outstanding state-of-the-artconference facility at the JW Marriott Hotel located in thevibrant LA Live complex in downtown Los Angeles
The hotel and conference facility sport a front-row seat tosome of Los Angelesrsquo top attractions include the Staples Centerthe Nokia Theatre Regal Cinemas and a wide variety of shopsand restaurants In addition despite the car-centered nature ofgreater Los Angeles many world-class attractions can be reachedvia public transit which is easily accessible from the complex
The conference program will feature dynamic regional andnational keynote speakers and an all-day pre-conferencesymposium on climate change adaptation Conference sessionswill cover topics including NEPA and CEQA Climate ChangeWater Supply and Delivery Air Quality Energy and AlternativeEnergy Development Marine and Coastal Issues HabitatMitigation Transportation Land Use and Cultural ResourcesThere will also be numerous other conference and social eventsthat will take advantage of the conference location including anumber of mobile workshops and a 5K run through some ofdowntown Los Angelesrsquo top attractions
Look for more information in future editions of my columnand on the AEP Website
Please mark your calendar-
The presentation abstracts submittal deadline-August 15 2012
The sponsor exhibitor submittal deadline-March 1 2013
The 2013 awards nomination submittal deadline-August 15 2012
As always I look forward to your comments and thoughts Ialso invite you to write me at rwturnerhotmailcom or call
(951) 707-5020 if you have a question about NAEP or needassistance in obtaining service from NAEP
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 11
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 10
By Bill Goggin Senior Biologist EMC Planning Group
Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
solve an on-going maintenance problem that had become ahealth liability the prison staff proposed to construct a pavedpath between security fences so that the facilityrsquos guards couldbetter patrol this area (several of the guards had suffered turnedankles and knees because of the uneven and pot-holed groundsurface) Because the project had a potential to impact sensitivebiological resources Santa Clara County staff contracted withEMC Planning Group to assist the County with complying withthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and otherstate and federal environmental laws established to protectsensitive animals and their habitats including what is the subjectof this short article an established egret and heron rookery
During the performance of an earlier biological pre-construction survey performed by EMC Planning Group in July2010 an active rookery (a colonial breeding bird site) wasobserved within the south-central portion of the prison facilityrsquosmain courtyard The rookery is located within a cluster of denselyfoliated trees and contained approximately 50-60 nests fromthree species of birds great egret (Ardea alba) snowy egret(Egretta thula) and black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax
You can hear the sound as you approach thecourtyard of the Elmwood Correctional Facilityalthough itrsquos not exactly clear whatrsquos causing allthe commotion It starts as a low backgroundchattering and builds to a near cacophony close to
the mess hall Beyond these seemingly discordant soundseverything in the scene appears to be in order the prisonrsquosinmates going about their daily routine dressed in white- andblack-striped jumpsuits sweeping lifting weights or casuallytalking in groups while the watchful guards keep a dutiful eyeout for anything out of the ordinary All in all itrsquos just anotherordinary day at the Elmwood Correctional Facility But what iscausing all this noise you may ask yourself Finally out of ideasyou glance heavenward and thatrsquos when it hits you (no notthat) there are birds in the trees above your head manybirdshellipand they are large birds Are you puzzled Donrsquot bebecause this is the story of the jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
The Elmwood Correctional Facility is a low-security SantaClara County prison located west of Interstate 880 and north ofGreat American Parkway in Milpitas California In order to
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 11
Birds of a Feather Flock Together continued from page 10
nycticorax) The ground surface beneath these trees showedevidence of long-term site use by rookeryrsquos birds as wasdemonstrated by an accumulation of whitewash feathers andegg shell fragments
Especially unique in an urban area the Elmwood rookerysite is believed to be the only egret and heron rookery in thesouthern San Francisco Bay located within an entirely fencedanthropogenic setting and may be the only one of its kind innorthern California Colonial breeding sites are especiallyimportant when located within urbanized environments asdevelopment and land conversion often degrades orremoves available rookery habitat and asa result opportunities for colonialnesting species in urban areasare limited These sites arealso significant becausethey often support asizeable segment ofthe local populationand because theirproximity to foragingareas can reducetravel distances theymay potentially reducepredator-prey (iemortality) interactions
Because construction wasplanned during the most sensitive periodof the birds natural life history cycle the projectrsquosconstruction activities had a potential to cause detrimentalimpacts (ie elevated levels of noise dust and fumes) possiblyaffecting the birds nesting and juvenile rearing which couldhave led to fines and negative press for the County Thereforein order to protect this important resource in spring 2011 theCounty retained EMC Planning Group to monitor the rookeryduring the projectrsquos construction whenever heavy equipmentoperation would be occurring within 500 feet of the rookery
It is important to note that none of bird species living at theElmwood rookery (great egret snowy egret and night heron) arespecifically listed as threatened or endangered by the state orfederal Endangered Species Acts however the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (CDFG) considers colonialbreeding sites to be sensitive resource areas that are affordedprotection under CDFG Code during the breeding bird seasonas they can be sensitive to human intrusion and disturbance Inaddition to state regulations the protection of egrets and heronsare covered under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act Oncenests have been constructed and eggs are present the rookerysite becomes a protected resource area and cannot be disturbedReproduction for the rookeries species generally occurs from
early April through July with the juvenile rearing periodextending into mid-September
Behavioral monitoring of the egret and heron rookeryconsisted of a qualified EMC Planning Group biologist stationedinside the facilityrsquos perimeter fence in a direct line of siteapproximately 275 feet from the rookery during constructionactivities or during operation of heavy equipment within 500feet of the rookery During construction the monitoringbiologist observed egret and heron behavior using hand heldbinoculars and a high magnification field spotting scope for signs
of stress andor agitation Notes on behavioralinteractions (ie preeninggrooming
feeding sibling competition etc)and daily counts on numbers of
individuals and juvenilespresent were recorded
C o n s t r u c t i o ncommenced on April27 and an EMCPlanning Groupbiologist conductedworker environmental
awareness trainingconcerning the presence
of the rookery and theimportance of protecting the
rookery During the projectrsquosimplementation no disturbance of the
rookery was noted and the rookeries behavior wasessentially unchanged by project activities Approximately 38adult and 23 juvenile egrets and herons were observedthroughout the construction period
By incorporating these pro-active impact minimization andspecial-status species protection measures into the projectrsquosimplementation the County as the lead agency demonstratedproper compliance with CDFG Code and CEQA law and thisimportant and sensitive resource was safeguarded frominadvertent disturbance This model of good stewardshipdemonstrates leadership on the part of the County and theyshould be commended for stepping up All land managers canlearn from this experience and should take note itrsquos alwaysbetter to err on the side of caution
EMC Planning Group wishes to thank the County of SantaClara the projectrsquos manager Ms Alicia Flynn for her support on theproject the projectrsquos contractors Granite and BCI and the entireElmwood prison facilities staff for their cooperation and supportduring the monitoring activities
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 13
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 12
By Morty Prisament MSMP AICP Strategenesis-GPC
The Planning Sustainability Health ConnectionA Glimpse at Emerging Trends
some predictions and prognostications about how we can makethe transition
Harmonic Convergence Health + SustainabilitySustainable Development is a logical contextual frame for
considering health in planning The classic definition from theBrundtland Commission is development that ldquomeets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needsrdquo CEQArsquos requirement toaddress long-term versus short-term needs appears to echo theCommissionrsquos definition of sustainable development MichaelThomas Needham referred similarly to lsquoSustainableDevelopmentrsquo ldquoas the ability to meet the needs of the presentwhile contributing to the future generationsrsquo needsrdquo
Sustainable development happens at many levels fromindividual buildings and neighborhoods-green building andsustainable communities to the city and regional scale greencities sustainable bioregions etc Sustainable development alsohas multiple dimensions from design and green planning togreen infrastructure Most relevant from a planninghealthperspective is sustainable developmentrsquos focus on enhancingldquomobilityrdquo This includes community design incorporatingmixed use development in combination with transit optionsstreetscape design that enhances pedestrianbike safety(ldquocomplete streetsrdquo) and access to services and amenities Inessence an urban form characterized by mixed use andpedestrian and transit-oriented development is what makeswalking and biking more attractive as well as practical andfeasible On a regional level it embodies the ldquosmart growthrdquoprinciples of interconnected ldquowalkablerdquo and ldquobikeablerdquocommunities served by local businesses and linked to a largertransit and alternative modes network Think ldquoMillenniumParkrdquo in downtown Chicago or ldquoBell Street Parkrdquo in Seattle
The past decade has seen resurgence in not only theeconomic vitality of American cities but cityplanning And this has come about as a result ofthe sustainability movement Sustainability isproviding a framework for planners to move
beyond the traditional confines of Euclidian zoning adopting amore holistic and integrated approach to building communitiesat the human scale Sustainability initiatives have attractedbroad support because of the benefits conveyed on a number oflevels from reduction in greenhouse gases to economicdevelopment and quality-of-life However one of the mostprofound findings is the connection between ldquocommunityplanningrdquo and health In fact recent findings suggest that yourldquozip coderdquo is the single-most important determinant of an
individualrsquos health In other words how communities aredesigned can influence onersquos level of physical activity andhence health Given the prominence of the obesity epidemicand rise in chronic diseases planners will increasingly be calledupon to play a role in promoting healthy communities This willexpand the mission of planning organizations to consider thehealth implications of land-use decisions The ldquoconvergencerdquo ofplanning and health and wellness represents a significant trendand one which will set a dominant tone This article is intendedto help planners understand this emerging trend
We begin with deciphering the connection betweenplanning and health specifically the ldquofitrdquo between health andsustainability Next we look at upstream health factors Wethen discuss the ldquoculturalrdquo transition in the planning healthand social services arenas that will be necessary in order to fullyrealize the potential of health sustainability planning Wehighlight the importance of power sharing between agencies andgrassroots organizations and highlight the evolution in policyplanning and environmental analysis along with the use ofhealth impact assessments (HIAs) Finally we conclude with
ldquoSocially ldquoGreen Healthrdquo occurs at a nexus of morally-laden decisions about living inthe world as patients workers consumers and citizensrdquo
(Institute for the Future Health Horizons Program)
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 13
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The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
MANDATORYSHIPPINGREQUIREMENT
You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
Check here if you would like to present your project in conference session Please completesession proposal separately
SponsorExhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor Booth$2500
bull One full conference registration (not
including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference
program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
ExhibitorTable Top $1500
bull One Day conference registration
(not including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference Website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Business card ad in conference
program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Business card advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Recognition on all printed and electronic advertising forconference
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Copper $500bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
Conference Bag Sponsor $2500bull One full conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Lanyard Sponsor $1500bull One Day conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
Website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Business card ad in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Public Agency SponsorsContact AEP 2013 Conference for more information
Platinum $10000bull Exhibit booth (choice of premier location)
bull Two full conference registrations (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at all sponsored functions
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Full-page advertisement in the conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Gold $5000bull Recognition as a Gold sponsor for a major conference
event
bull Exhibit booth (choice of location)
bull One full conference registration (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at sponsored function
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Half-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Silver $2000bull Recognition as a Silver sponsor for a conference
event or mobile workshops
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Two meal tickets (breakfast or lunch)
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Quarter-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list SPONSORSH IP EXH IB I TOR QUEST IONS
2013 CONFERENCE PLANNERLynne Bynder Meetings Xceptional lbyndercalifaeporg
For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
Note Payment is appreciated at the time this form is submitted but must be received no later than March 1 2013All fields below are required
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Check Visa Mastercard Discovercard BoothTabletop Space No
Credit Card Number
Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Verification Code
Billing Address for Credit Card
Billing City State ZIP
SponsorExhibitor Registration
Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
administrative fee will be
given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Bronze - $10001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
Program Ads
Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
Lanyard Sponsor - $1500
Copper - $500
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
FEATURE ARTICLE
By Roger Turner and Dev Vrat Awards Program Co-Chairs
2012 AEP Awards Program
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Charles S BullldquoCharly is a mentor I am always amazed by the depth and diversity of his knowledge from his recognized expertise in noise modeling andanalysis cultural resources and air quality to his seemingly unlimited understanding of CEQA and NEPA regulations and implementationMoreover he has managed and successfully completed environmental documents for large controversial projects Charly freely shares hisknowledge and has had a hand in educating many of the environmental professionals working today in the San Diego region If you have aquestion he knows the answer Above all Charly will drop everything he is working on to take a moment or an afternoon to teachrdquo mdash RobertMacAller President RECON
ldquoCharly has been an active member of AEP for over 25 years and served as an AEP State Boardmember In this capacity he activelyparticipated in several rounds of AEP Strategic Plans He was anorganizer of the first CEQA Basics Workshop for the San Diego Chapter ofAEP as well as anorganizer and co-presenter of the first CEQA Basics Workshop for the San Diego Chapter of AEP aswell as an organizer andco-presenter with Margaret Sohagi for an Advanced CEQA Workshop Hewas also the Director of the 2000 AEP Conference in San Diegowhere the conference focused onconflict resolution in the environmental process The conference included presentations by CEQAjudges fromthroughout California and involved a comparative mock trial versus mediation of aCEQA challenge Charly has also served on the San DiegoChapterlegislative review committee andparticipated as a member of the chapter awards juryrdquo - Julie Wang AEP San Diego ChapterPresident
ldquoMost recently he is serving as a Co-Chair to the San Diego Chapterrsquos newly formedEmeritusCommittee The Emeritus Committeersquos goal is to re-involve long-time AEP memberswho are approaching retirement and havenrsquot been active in AEP recently It will give the Chaptermembership one more chance to learn from these individuals before they retire from theprofession The Emeritus Committee under Charlyrsquos leadership will be establishing mentorprograms for our Student Chapters as well as for professionals at all levelsrdquo mdash Marilyn RFPonseggi San Diego AEP Chapter DirectorContact Nicole Turner RECON Environmental 1927 5th Avenue San Diego CA 92101 619-308-9333 nturnerreconenvironmentalcom
and to URS for sponsoring this yearrsquos production of theAwards Presentation Video highlighting the recipients It wasanother great program You can learn more about thesewinning projects and programs on AEPrsquos website atwwwcalifaeporg You can also look in this and future editionsof the Environmental Monitor for articles on these greatdocuments If you are curious contact the authors and discussyour thoughts
Also now is the time to prepare a nomination for nextyearrsquos program The 2013 awards announcement is on theAEP website and in this issue of the Environmental Monitorwith listed criteria for submittals The 2013 Awardscriteria and submission materials are to be submitted byAugust 15 2012 Do not miss this opportunity to haveyour outstanding work and contributions to the professionrecognized by your peers next year
The Association of Environmental Professionalscongratulates the following winners of the 2012 AwardsProgram
The Association of Environmental Professionals(AEP) has been recognizing the best work ofpublic agencies and environmental professionalsfor over 36 years Award-winners have advancedthe state-of-the-art in environmental analysis
and presenting this analysis to the public and decision makersin an attractive understandable and easily accessible formatClimate Change and preparation of Climate Action Plans toreduce greenhouse gas emissions have become State prioritiesYear after year the best of the best environmentalprofessionals and their documents achievementrsquos and serviceto the profession have contributed to the enhancementmaintenance and protection of the quality of the natural andhuman environment
AEPrsquos award winners were recognized at the AEP AwardsProgram ceremony held on May 7 2012 in SacramentoAEP congratulates each winning recipient of the prestigiousmountain trophies award plaques and certificates
AEP extends sincere thanks to the volunteer Awards Jury
continued on page 5
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 4
Accepting this award Charlie Bull
AEP is looking for volunteers for the 2013 AEP Awards Jury If you would like to serve on the jury please contact Dev Vrat AICPdevvratcsunedu
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 5
Environmental Analysis Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDSan Diego County General Plan Update EIRPrepared for the County of San DiegoPrepared by Atkins County of San Diego Department of Planning amp Land Use
The Awards Jury found the EIR to be well organized and user-friendly with manysupportive tables and high quality graphics to illustrate key resource areas The impactsummary tables at the beginning of each resource section are also a nice touch The EIR teamwas able to develop a concise project description that allowed for a comprehensiveprogrammatic evaluation of land use and transportation policies and a holistic considerationof impacts Outstanding
Contact Devon Muto Chief Advanced Planning Department of Planning and Land Use Countyof San Diego 5201 Ruffin Road Suite B San Diego CA 92123-1666 Office 8586943016DevonMutosdcountycagov
OUTSTANDING AWARDPlan Santa Barbara General Plan Update Program EIRPrepared for the City of Santa BarbaraPrepared by AMEC Earth amp EnvironmentalFehr amp Peers NelsonNygaard Applied Earthworks Santa Barbara CommunityDevelopment Department Planning Division
The Awards Jury noted that this EIR employs a number of unique and innovativeapproaches These include a unique level of analysis of the integrated effects of land use TDMand alternative transportation on congestion energy consumption emissions and climatechange The EIR transforms broad planning policies into a detailed project description for the EIR analysis necessary to support adoption of theGeneral Plan Update The jury appreciated the approach and organization of the executive summary In addition the project website demonstratesgreat public involvement It is clear a lot of thought was put into the organization and preparation of this Program EIR Outstanding
Contact Ben Botkin AMEC 805962-0992 benjaminbotkinameccom
MERIT AWARD2050 Regional Transportation Plan Sustainable Communities Strategy EIRPrepared for San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)Prepared by AECOM and SANDAG
This EIR uses a unique methodology - breaking the environmental analysis down by timeperiod to help disclose the impacts of the 2050 RTPSCS in meeting targets for GHGemission reductions under SB 375 The EIR team at SANDAG and AECOM workeddiligently through extensive use of a geographic information system (GIS) data inputmapping and modeling to determine the environmental impacts associated with theproposed project Collection review and distillation of statewide regional and localjurisdiction plans regulations and EIRs fed into the analysis for each issue area This is a wellthought out document and is practical to use Excellent
Contact Yara Fisher 6192331454 yarafisheraecomcom
Planning Document
OUTSTANDING AWARDSan Diego County General Plan UpdatePrepared for the County of San DiegoPrepared by the San Diego County Department of Planning and Land Use
San Diego County has successfully performed a challenging land use balancing actin this general plan update The plan is well organized clearly presented and uses acommon sense approach in its analysis Itrsquos an impressive example of rethinking land useplans to minimize impacts and encourage more efficient use of lands Kudos to San DiegoCounty for reducing the need for roads in constrained areas Outstanding
Contact Bob Citrano 8586943016 or Devon Muto DevonMutosdcountycagov
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Accepting this award Dianne Sandman Senior ProjectManager Mindy Fogg Atkins
Accepting this award Jeff Henderson AICP ProjectManager AECOM
Accepting this award Ben Botkin AMEC BarbaraShelton City of Santa Barbara Community DevelopmentDepartment
Accepting this award Eric Gibson Devon Muto Chief ofAdvance Planning County of San Diego
Climate Change Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDCity of West Hollywood Climate Action PlanPrepared for the City of West Hollywood and AECOM
The Awards Jury found the document to be user friendly including excellentgraphics and publicly accessible The climate action plan presents measurable outcomesfor two target years 2020 and 2035 The organization of information is intuitivethroughout the document and the one page pullouts for each measure make thedocument easy to read The comprehensive matrix at the end is an excellent referencefor implementation of the plan and for individuals interested in reading about howdecisions were made regarding each measure Adjustments to the plan are called for on5-yr cycle An Outstanding Climate Action Plan Contact Jeff Henderson 9164837999 jeffhendersonaecomcom
MERIT AWARDUnion City Climate Action PlanPrepared for Union CityPrepared by Climate Protection Task Force City Council and Planning Commission ofUnion City AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury found the tool kit included in this climate action plan may be used asa decision support tool for Greenhouse Gas emission reduction measures thereby providing acommon sense approach to choosing various reduction measures in an interactive settingThe CAP includes supporting measures even when they are not quantifiable whichultimately improves the ability to implement the plan The jury also noted that there wastransparency in the technical appendix documents The toolkit enables real-time resultswhich increases buy-in by staff and stakeholders Everyone can see immediately what theresults will be using various scenarios The reduction keys are a good way to provide at-a-glance monitoring of impacts An excellent documentContact Claire Bonham AECOM 4159552800 clairbonham-carteraecomcom
MERIT AWARDCity of Escondido Draft Climate Action PlanPrepared for the City of EscondidoPrepared by ATKINS and the City of Escondido
The Awards Jury noted that this climate action plan presents information simply andclearly so the layperson can understand the implications of specific measures and programs -the one page pullouts are key The jury agreed itrsquos encouraging that partnerships werehighlighted in a CAP as a priority for implementation - this will help reduce the impacts toboth staff resources and the Cityrsquos budget It was also great to see the linkage to regionalplanning via the RTPSCS Periodic updates are called for with three initial definite yearsidentified The plan also includes definable metrics with screening table minimum valuesAn excellent document
Contact Joanne Dramko 8585141023 joannedramkoatkinsglobalcom
MERIT AWARDSan Luis Obispo County Energy Wise PlanPrepared for the County of San Luis ObispoPrepared by PMC and the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning amp Building
The Energy Wise Plan was developed in coordination with a number of otherplanning efforts occurring throughout the County so that it can serve as a centralclearing house for energy and climate policy Of particular note the plan includes athree tiered approach to performance monitoring and includes an innovative approachof providing yearly progress assessments Well doneContactTammy Seale PMC 8052507974 tsealepmcworldcom
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 5
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 6
continued on page 7
Accepting this award Jeff Henderson AICP ProjectManager AECOM
Accepting this award Culley Thomas Union City
Accepting this award Joanne Dramko and MichaelHendrix Program Managers Atkins
Accepting this award Jason H Giffen Director County ofSan Luis Obispo Leanne Singleton Tammy Seale PMC
Environmental Resource Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDRobert Louis Stevenson State Park and Wildlake-Duff RanchesPrepared for the Land Trust of Napa CountyPrepared by AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury observed that the management plan uses a comprehensive approachwith supporting mapping making it easy to evaluate the various management scenarios Theconcept of this document can be replicated at other parks or in other situations involvingmultiple ownerships The technical information presented in a graphic format enables a layperson to understand project opportunities and constraints at-a-glance An outstandingdocumentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
MERIT AWARDAdapting to Rising Tides -Transportation Vulnerability and Risk Assessment ProjectPrepared for Conservation and Development Commission Metropolitan TransportationCommission California Department of Transportation District 4 AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury commented that this project is an excellent example of how to usecreative partnerships to provide regional value and statewide applicability The risk profileswith zoom-in maps are helpful to understand impacts and compare different facilities Anexcellent documentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
OUTSTANDING AWARDNew Irvington Tunnel Project Groundwater Management ProgramPrepared for the Public Utilities CommissionPrepared by Public Utilities Commission ndash New Irvington Tunnel Project Team
The Awards Jury noted that the program uses multiple platforms to reach the public Theproject includes clear fact sheets which are visually appealing A hotline was established andis displayed prominently in all the program materials Congratulations to the San FranciscoPublic Utilities Commission for their 5 years of effort to recognize the value of the landowners as stake holders and to engage them as part of the long-term groundwatermanagement solution An outstanding outcome
Contact David Tszoo Project Manager SFPUC 9252334354 dtsztoosfwaterorg
MERIT AWARDEffective Mitigation - Development through ImplementationPrepared for Sempra EnergyPrepared by Insignia Environmental San Diego Gas amp Electric Company and GasCompany
Sempra Energy Utilities and Insignia Environmental have crafted a training session thatprovides a primer on the A to Zrsquos of mitigation measures They detail the permitting processdiscuss the semantics of mitigation measures and review tracking procedures The Awards Juryfound the regulatory triggers table to be very helpful This program can be easily transferredto other public utility agencies and local municipalities An excellent documentContact Anne Marie McGraw Insignia 6503216787 AMcgrawinsigniaenvcom
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 7
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 6
continued on page 8
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award David Tsztoo PE SFPUC BetsyRhodes SFPUC Holly Their The Their Group BruceAbellimanKim Stern SFPUC
Accepting this award Name to come Erin KeochekiconAnne Marie McGraw Insignia
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
MERIT AWARDSan Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter ProgramPrepared for San Diego Gas and ElectricPrepared by San Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter Program ndash Customer Experience
The SDGampE Smart Meter Programrsquos detailed messaging plan may be used as a model foreffective outreach Itrsquos 90-60-30-day notification plan is transferable to other publiceducation efforts The informational door hangers were an innovative approach to reachinga segment of the public that might otherwise have been missed Excellent work
Contact Risa Baron Sempra Utilities Office 8586541857 rbaronsemprautilitiescom
Humor Award
AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line -General Outreach and Educational MaterialsPrepared for AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line members Prepared by AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line
The Awards Jury found this project to be creative and hilarious ndash especially to nerds Thetricksters at AECOM presented a real tongue-in-cheek treat for the reader Halloween willnever be the same and neither will the employee who portrayed the patient zombie It takesthe notion of ldquoother duties as assignedrdquo to a whole other realm Thanks to the knowledgeableand respected AECOM technical staff for sharing your internal office humor and providingthe Awards Jury an enjoyable respite from the serious environmental analysis and climatereduction plansContact John Hute AECOM 9164145876
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 8
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 7
AcknowledgementsOne of the most important AEP volunteer groups is the AEP Awards Jury These are AEP peer professionals chosen for
their years of experience and expertise in the profession AEP recognized the following individuals who gave graciously manydays of their time to review and judge all the submittals and hours spent on AEP conference calls to reach consensus decisionsusing the AEP rating criteria Thank you all
AEP 2012 AWARDS VIDEO PRODUCTIONWe thank Megan Giglini Vivian Gaddie and Joan Valle of URS for the great video for the awards program We thank URS
for sponsoring the Awards Program The video was enjoyed by all
AEP 2012 CONFERENCE COMMITTEEFinally we thank the Co-Chairs for this conference Trevor Macenski Michael Brandman Associates and John Kinsey
Wanger Jones Helsley PC for leadership and hard work and their little army of conference volunteers Thank you all for awonderful successful conference
AEP 2012 AWARDS JURYDev Vrat AICP Jury ChairUrban Studies and Planning DepartmentCalifornia State University Northridge
Patti Nahil AICPPGN
Jeffry S Rice AICPURS
Crystahl TaylorPadre Associates Inc
Honey L WaltersAscent Environmental Inc
Ray WeissESA
Accepting this award Carolyn Winn VP Customer ServiceSan Diego Gas and Electric
Accepting this award John Hute AECOM
Summer is here and it has warmed up It is the timefor vacations and exploring the outdoors I hope youget out there and refresh your fun time hiking or justhaving a good time doing your favorite activity Theenvironmental field continues to take more
importance in all aspects of our lives We hear more newscoverage of disasters and their environmental effectsEnvironmental professionals are sought out for professionaladvice in every aspect of our community issues We have astronger voice in developing environmental policy inCalifornia and in every state in this nation So I ask what roledo you play and how can you stay sharp with your skills
AEP and NAEP offer many opportunities includingCEQANEPA Workshops special training in air qualitytransportation planning greenhouse gas emission impactsurban pollution in our nations water and the list goes on AEPis planning for the Fall Basic CEQA Workshop Look to theAEP Website and to upcoming newsletters for the Fall BasicCEQA Workshops
AEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop this summerDates are July 25th in Clovis CA July 30 in Oakland CA July31 in San Diego CA and August 1 in Carson CA Go to thecalifaeporg website for more information This is the first timeAEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop training program
NAEP is continuing to offer Webinars I will be sendinginformation to you as it is published Take advantage of these90 minute online training programs They are valuable andgreat to stay current on the regulatory policy and court cases foryour work Look for more information in the near futureNAEP is working hard to increase real value opportunities toenvironmental professionals Recent webinars on FrackingEndangered Species and Green Energy Development Impactsto Natural Resources were presented by NAEP
NAEP posts bimonthly E-Newsletters A recentedition included in some excellent articles on
various environmental topics The E-Newlettersare posted on the AEP Website and e-mailed
to AEP members when published These aregreat resources to read current events in
the environmental profession and staycurrent on the happening scene
Look for the most recent edition onour website
NAEP will be conducting aChapter Retreat July 21 and
22 2012 in Kansas CityThis is a time when the
From the NAEP Liaisonrsquos DeskNAEPAFFILIATION
By Roger W Turner
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 9
Chapter representatives will go over the strategic goals andreview the programs provided by NAEP The Chapter Retreatwill help set the new course for NAEP in providing its Chapterservices and programs to its members Note all AEP members areaffiliated with NAEP and will benefit from programs trainingand conferences NAEP produces I will publish the results of theChapter Retreat in a future edition of this report
The 2013 NAEPAEP Joint Conference is planned for April1 to 5 2013 The theme is ldquoWalk the Talkrdquo The conferencecommittee is hard at work planning what will sure to be aninformative and engaging event for environmental professionalsOur conference will be held in an outstanding state-of-the-artconference facility at the JW Marriott Hotel located in thevibrant LA Live complex in downtown Los Angeles
The hotel and conference facility sport a front-row seat tosome of Los Angelesrsquo top attractions include the Staples Centerthe Nokia Theatre Regal Cinemas and a wide variety of shopsand restaurants In addition despite the car-centered nature ofgreater Los Angeles many world-class attractions can be reachedvia public transit which is easily accessible from the complex
The conference program will feature dynamic regional andnational keynote speakers and an all-day pre-conferencesymposium on climate change adaptation Conference sessionswill cover topics including NEPA and CEQA Climate ChangeWater Supply and Delivery Air Quality Energy and AlternativeEnergy Development Marine and Coastal Issues HabitatMitigation Transportation Land Use and Cultural ResourcesThere will also be numerous other conference and social eventsthat will take advantage of the conference location including anumber of mobile workshops and a 5K run through some ofdowntown Los Angelesrsquo top attractions
Look for more information in future editions of my columnand on the AEP Website
Please mark your calendar-
The presentation abstracts submittal deadline-August 15 2012
The sponsor exhibitor submittal deadline-March 1 2013
The 2013 awards nomination submittal deadline-August 15 2012
As always I look forward to your comments and thoughts Ialso invite you to write me at rwturnerhotmailcom or call
(951) 707-5020 if you have a question about NAEP or needassistance in obtaining service from NAEP
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 11
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 10
By Bill Goggin Senior Biologist EMC Planning Group
Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
solve an on-going maintenance problem that had become ahealth liability the prison staff proposed to construct a pavedpath between security fences so that the facilityrsquos guards couldbetter patrol this area (several of the guards had suffered turnedankles and knees because of the uneven and pot-holed groundsurface) Because the project had a potential to impact sensitivebiological resources Santa Clara County staff contracted withEMC Planning Group to assist the County with complying withthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and otherstate and federal environmental laws established to protectsensitive animals and their habitats including what is the subjectof this short article an established egret and heron rookery
During the performance of an earlier biological pre-construction survey performed by EMC Planning Group in July2010 an active rookery (a colonial breeding bird site) wasobserved within the south-central portion of the prison facilityrsquosmain courtyard The rookery is located within a cluster of denselyfoliated trees and contained approximately 50-60 nests fromthree species of birds great egret (Ardea alba) snowy egret(Egretta thula) and black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax
You can hear the sound as you approach thecourtyard of the Elmwood Correctional Facilityalthough itrsquos not exactly clear whatrsquos causing allthe commotion It starts as a low backgroundchattering and builds to a near cacophony close to
the mess hall Beyond these seemingly discordant soundseverything in the scene appears to be in order the prisonrsquosinmates going about their daily routine dressed in white- andblack-striped jumpsuits sweeping lifting weights or casuallytalking in groups while the watchful guards keep a dutiful eyeout for anything out of the ordinary All in all itrsquos just anotherordinary day at the Elmwood Correctional Facility But what iscausing all this noise you may ask yourself Finally out of ideasyou glance heavenward and thatrsquos when it hits you (no notthat) there are birds in the trees above your head manybirdshellipand they are large birds Are you puzzled Donrsquot bebecause this is the story of the jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
The Elmwood Correctional Facility is a low-security SantaClara County prison located west of Interstate 880 and north ofGreat American Parkway in Milpitas California In order to
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 11
Birds of a Feather Flock Together continued from page 10
nycticorax) The ground surface beneath these trees showedevidence of long-term site use by rookeryrsquos birds as wasdemonstrated by an accumulation of whitewash feathers andegg shell fragments
Especially unique in an urban area the Elmwood rookerysite is believed to be the only egret and heron rookery in thesouthern San Francisco Bay located within an entirely fencedanthropogenic setting and may be the only one of its kind innorthern California Colonial breeding sites are especiallyimportant when located within urbanized environments asdevelopment and land conversion often degrades orremoves available rookery habitat and asa result opportunities for colonialnesting species in urban areasare limited These sites arealso significant becausethey often support asizeable segment ofthe local populationand because theirproximity to foragingareas can reducetravel distances theymay potentially reducepredator-prey (iemortality) interactions
Because construction wasplanned during the most sensitive periodof the birds natural life history cycle the projectrsquosconstruction activities had a potential to cause detrimentalimpacts (ie elevated levels of noise dust and fumes) possiblyaffecting the birds nesting and juvenile rearing which couldhave led to fines and negative press for the County Thereforein order to protect this important resource in spring 2011 theCounty retained EMC Planning Group to monitor the rookeryduring the projectrsquos construction whenever heavy equipmentoperation would be occurring within 500 feet of the rookery
It is important to note that none of bird species living at theElmwood rookery (great egret snowy egret and night heron) arespecifically listed as threatened or endangered by the state orfederal Endangered Species Acts however the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (CDFG) considers colonialbreeding sites to be sensitive resource areas that are affordedprotection under CDFG Code during the breeding bird seasonas they can be sensitive to human intrusion and disturbance Inaddition to state regulations the protection of egrets and heronsare covered under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act Oncenests have been constructed and eggs are present the rookerysite becomes a protected resource area and cannot be disturbedReproduction for the rookeries species generally occurs from
early April through July with the juvenile rearing periodextending into mid-September
Behavioral monitoring of the egret and heron rookeryconsisted of a qualified EMC Planning Group biologist stationedinside the facilityrsquos perimeter fence in a direct line of siteapproximately 275 feet from the rookery during constructionactivities or during operation of heavy equipment within 500feet of the rookery During construction the monitoringbiologist observed egret and heron behavior using hand heldbinoculars and a high magnification field spotting scope for signs
of stress andor agitation Notes on behavioralinteractions (ie preeninggrooming
feeding sibling competition etc)and daily counts on numbers of
individuals and juvenilespresent were recorded
C o n s t r u c t i o ncommenced on April27 and an EMCPlanning Groupbiologist conductedworker environmental
awareness trainingconcerning the presence
of the rookery and theimportance of protecting the
rookery During the projectrsquosimplementation no disturbance of the
rookery was noted and the rookeries behavior wasessentially unchanged by project activities Approximately 38adult and 23 juvenile egrets and herons were observedthroughout the construction period
By incorporating these pro-active impact minimization andspecial-status species protection measures into the projectrsquosimplementation the County as the lead agency demonstratedproper compliance with CDFG Code and CEQA law and thisimportant and sensitive resource was safeguarded frominadvertent disturbance This model of good stewardshipdemonstrates leadership on the part of the County and theyshould be commended for stepping up All land managers canlearn from this experience and should take note itrsquos alwaysbetter to err on the side of caution
EMC Planning Group wishes to thank the County of SantaClara the projectrsquos manager Ms Alicia Flynn for her support on theproject the projectrsquos contractors Granite and BCI and the entireElmwood prison facilities staff for their cooperation and supportduring the monitoring activities
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 13
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 12
By Morty Prisament MSMP AICP Strategenesis-GPC
The Planning Sustainability Health ConnectionA Glimpse at Emerging Trends
some predictions and prognostications about how we can makethe transition
Harmonic Convergence Health + SustainabilitySustainable Development is a logical contextual frame for
considering health in planning The classic definition from theBrundtland Commission is development that ldquomeets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needsrdquo CEQArsquos requirement toaddress long-term versus short-term needs appears to echo theCommissionrsquos definition of sustainable development MichaelThomas Needham referred similarly to lsquoSustainableDevelopmentrsquo ldquoas the ability to meet the needs of the presentwhile contributing to the future generationsrsquo needsrdquo
Sustainable development happens at many levels fromindividual buildings and neighborhoods-green building andsustainable communities to the city and regional scale greencities sustainable bioregions etc Sustainable development alsohas multiple dimensions from design and green planning togreen infrastructure Most relevant from a planninghealthperspective is sustainable developmentrsquos focus on enhancingldquomobilityrdquo This includes community design incorporatingmixed use development in combination with transit optionsstreetscape design that enhances pedestrianbike safety(ldquocomplete streetsrdquo) and access to services and amenities Inessence an urban form characterized by mixed use andpedestrian and transit-oriented development is what makeswalking and biking more attractive as well as practical andfeasible On a regional level it embodies the ldquosmart growthrdquoprinciples of interconnected ldquowalkablerdquo and ldquobikeablerdquocommunities served by local businesses and linked to a largertransit and alternative modes network Think ldquoMillenniumParkrdquo in downtown Chicago or ldquoBell Street Parkrdquo in Seattle
The past decade has seen resurgence in not only theeconomic vitality of American cities but cityplanning And this has come about as a result ofthe sustainability movement Sustainability isproviding a framework for planners to move
beyond the traditional confines of Euclidian zoning adopting amore holistic and integrated approach to building communitiesat the human scale Sustainability initiatives have attractedbroad support because of the benefits conveyed on a number oflevels from reduction in greenhouse gases to economicdevelopment and quality-of-life However one of the mostprofound findings is the connection between ldquocommunityplanningrdquo and health In fact recent findings suggest that yourldquozip coderdquo is the single-most important determinant of an
individualrsquos health In other words how communities aredesigned can influence onersquos level of physical activity andhence health Given the prominence of the obesity epidemicand rise in chronic diseases planners will increasingly be calledupon to play a role in promoting healthy communities This willexpand the mission of planning organizations to consider thehealth implications of land-use decisions The ldquoconvergencerdquo ofplanning and health and wellness represents a significant trendand one which will set a dominant tone This article is intendedto help planners understand this emerging trend
We begin with deciphering the connection betweenplanning and health specifically the ldquofitrdquo between health andsustainability Next we look at upstream health factors Wethen discuss the ldquoculturalrdquo transition in the planning healthand social services arenas that will be necessary in order to fullyrealize the potential of health sustainability planning Wehighlight the importance of power sharing between agencies andgrassroots organizations and highlight the evolution in policyplanning and environmental analysis along with the use ofhealth impact assessments (HIAs) Finally we conclude with
ldquoSocially ldquoGreen Healthrdquo occurs at a nexus of morally-laden decisions about living inthe world as patients workers consumers and citizensrdquo
(Institute for the Future Health Horizons Program)
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 13
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The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
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and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
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In addition to the form nominations must include
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bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
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sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
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Environmental Analysis Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDSan Diego County General Plan Update EIRPrepared for the County of San DiegoPrepared by Atkins County of San Diego Department of Planning amp Land Use
The Awards Jury found the EIR to be well organized and user-friendly with manysupportive tables and high quality graphics to illustrate key resource areas The impactsummary tables at the beginning of each resource section are also a nice touch The EIR teamwas able to develop a concise project description that allowed for a comprehensiveprogrammatic evaluation of land use and transportation policies and a holistic considerationof impacts Outstanding
Contact Devon Muto Chief Advanced Planning Department of Planning and Land Use Countyof San Diego 5201 Ruffin Road Suite B San Diego CA 92123-1666 Office 8586943016DevonMutosdcountycagov
OUTSTANDING AWARDPlan Santa Barbara General Plan Update Program EIRPrepared for the City of Santa BarbaraPrepared by AMEC Earth amp EnvironmentalFehr amp Peers NelsonNygaard Applied Earthworks Santa Barbara CommunityDevelopment Department Planning Division
The Awards Jury noted that this EIR employs a number of unique and innovativeapproaches These include a unique level of analysis of the integrated effects of land use TDMand alternative transportation on congestion energy consumption emissions and climatechange The EIR transforms broad planning policies into a detailed project description for the EIR analysis necessary to support adoption of theGeneral Plan Update The jury appreciated the approach and organization of the executive summary In addition the project website demonstratesgreat public involvement It is clear a lot of thought was put into the organization and preparation of this Program EIR Outstanding
Contact Ben Botkin AMEC 805962-0992 benjaminbotkinameccom
MERIT AWARD2050 Regional Transportation Plan Sustainable Communities Strategy EIRPrepared for San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)Prepared by AECOM and SANDAG
This EIR uses a unique methodology - breaking the environmental analysis down by timeperiod to help disclose the impacts of the 2050 RTPSCS in meeting targets for GHGemission reductions under SB 375 The EIR team at SANDAG and AECOM workeddiligently through extensive use of a geographic information system (GIS) data inputmapping and modeling to determine the environmental impacts associated with theproposed project Collection review and distillation of statewide regional and localjurisdiction plans regulations and EIRs fed into the analysis for each issue area This is a wellthought out document and is practical to use Excellent
Contact Yara Fisher 6192331454 yarafisheraecomcom
Planning Document
OUTSTANDING AWARDSan Diego County General Plan UpdatePrepared for the County of San DiegoPrepared by the San Diego County Department of Planning and Land Use
San Diego County has successfully performed a challenging land use balancing actin this general plan update The plan is well organized clearly presented and uses acommon sense approach in its analysis Itrsquos an impressive example of rethinking land useplans to minimize impacts and encourage more efficient use of lands Kudos to San DiegoCounty for reducing the need for roads in constrained areas Outstanding
Contact Bob Citrano 8586943016 or Devon Muto DevonMutosdcountycagov
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2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 4
Accepting this award Dianne Sandman Senior ProjectManager Mindy Fogg Atkins
Accepting this award Jeff Henderson AICP ProjectManager AECOM
Accepting this award Ben Botkin AMEC BarbaraShelton City of Santa Barbara Community DevelopmentDepartment
Accepting this award Eric Gibson Devon Muto Chief ofAdvance Planning County of San Diego
Climate Change Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDCity of West Hollywood Climate Action PlanPrepared for the City of West Hollywood and AECOM
The Awards Jury found the document to be user friendly including excellentgraphics and publicly accessible The climate action plan presents measurable outcomesfor two target years 2020 and 2035 The organization of information is intuitivethroughout the document and the one page pullouts for each measure make thedocument easy to read The comprehensive matrix at the end is an excellent referencefor implementation of the plan and for individuals interested in reading about howdecisions were made regarding each measure Adjustments to the plan are called for on5-yr cycle An Outstanding Climate Action Plan Contact Jeff Henderson 9164837999 jeffhendersonaecomcom
MERIT AWARDUnion City Climate Action PlanPrepared for Union CityPrepared by Climate Protection Task Force City Council and Planning Commission ofUnion City AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury found the tool kit included in this climate action plan may be used asa decision support tool for Greenhouse Gas emission reduction measures thereby providing acommon sense approach to choosing various reduction measures in an interactive settingThe CAP includes supporting measures even when they are not quantifiable whichultimately improves the ability to implement the plan The jury also noted that there wastransparency in the technical appendix documents The toolkit enables real-time resultswhich increases buy-in by staff and stakeholders Everyone can see immediately what theresults will be using various scenarios The reduction keys are a good way to provide at-a-glance monitoring of impacts An excellent documentContact Claire Bonham AECOM 4159552800 clairbonham-carteraecomcom
MERIT AWARDCity of Escondido Draft Climate Action PlanPrepared for the City of EscondidoPrepared by ATKINS and the City of Escondido
The Awards Jury noted that this climate action plan presents information simply andclearly so the layperson can understand the implications of specific measures and programs -the one page pullouts are key The jury agreed itrsquos encouraging that partnerships werehighlighted in a CAP as a priority for implementation - this will help reduce the impacts toboth staff resources and the Cityrsquos budget It was also great to see the linkage to regionalplanning via the RTPSCS Periodic updates are called for with three initial definite yearsidentified The plan also includes definable metrics with screening table minimum valuesAn excellent document
Contact Joanne Dramko 8585141023 joannedramkoatkinsglobalcom
MERIT AWARDSan Luis Obispo County Energy Wise PlanPrepared for the County of San Luis ObispoPrepared by PMC and the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning amp Building
The Energy Wise Plan was developed in coordination with a number of otherplanning efforts occurring throughout the County so that it can serve as a centralclearing house for energy and climate policy Of particular note the plan includes athree tiered approach to performance monitoring and includes an innovative approachof providing yearly progress assessments Well doneContactTammy Seale PMC 8052507974 tsealepmcworldcom
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 5
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 6
continued on page 7
Accepting this award Jeff Henderson AICP ProjectManager AECOM
Accepting this award Culley Thomas Union City
Accepting this award Joanne Dramko and MichaelHendrix Program Managers Atkins
Accepting this award Jason H Giffen Director County ofSan Luis Obispo Leanne Singleton Tammy Seale PMC
Environmental Resource Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDRobert Louis Stevenson State Park and Wildlake-Duff RanchesPrepared for the Land Trust of Napa CountyPrepared by AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury observed that the management plan uses a comprehensive approachwith supporting mapping making it easy to evaluate the various management scenarios Theconcept of this document can be replicated at other parks or in other situations involvingmultiple ownerships The technical information presented in a graphic format enables a layperson to understand project opportunities and constraints at-a-glance An outstandingdocumentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
MERIT AWARDAdapting to Rising Tides -Transportation Vulnerability and Risk Assessment ProjectPrepared for Conservation and Development Commission Metropolitan TransportationCommission California Department of Transportation District 4 AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury commented that this project is an excellent example of how to usecreative partnerships to provide regional value and statewide applicability The risk profileswith zoom-in maps are helpful to understand impacts and compare different facilities Anexcellent documentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
OUTSTANDING AWARDNew Irvington Tunnel Project Groundwater Management ProgramPrepared for the Public Utilities CommissionPrepared by Public Utilities Commission ndash New Irvington Tunnel Project Team
The Awards Jury noted that the program uses multiple platforms to reach the public Theproject includes clear fact sheets which are visually appealing A hotline was established andis displayed prominently in all the program materials Congratulations to the San FranciscoPublic Utilities Commission for their 5 years of effort to recognize the value of the landowners as stake holders and to engage them as part of the long-term groundwatermanagement solution An outstanding outcome
Contact David Tszoo Project Manager SFPUC 9252334354 dtsztoosfwaterorg
MERIT AWARDEffective Mitigation - Development through ImplementationPrepared for Sempra EnergyPrepared by Insignia Environmental San Diego Gas amp Electric Company and GasCompany
Sempra Energy Utilities and Insignia Environmental have crafted a training session thatprovides a primer on the A to Zrsquos of mitigation measures They detail the permitting processdiscuss the semantics of mitigation measures and review tracking procedures The Awards Juryfound the regulatory triggers table to be very helpful This program can be easily transferredto other public utility agencies and local municipalities An excellent documentContact Anne Marie McGraw Insignia 6503216787 AMcgrawinsigniaenvcom
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 7
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 6
continued on page 8
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award David Tsztoo PE SFPUC BetsyRhodes SFPUC Holly Their The Their Group BruceAbellimanKim Stern SFPUC
Accepting this award Name to come Erin KeochekiconAnne Marie McGraw Insignia
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
MERIT AWARDSan Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter ProgramPrepared for San Diego Gas and ElectricPrepared by San Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter Program ndash Customer Experience
The SDGampE Smart Meter Programrsquos detailed messaging plan may be used as a model foreffective outreach Itrsquos 90-60-30-day notification plan is transferable to other publiceducation efforts The informational door hangers were an innovative approach to reachinga segment of the public that might otherwise have been missed Excellent work
Contact Risa Baron Sempra Utilities Office 8586541857 rbaronsemprautilitiescom
Humor Award
AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line -General Outreach and Educational MaterialsPrepared for AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line members Prepared by AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line
The Awards Jury found this project to be creative and hilarious ndash especially to nerds Thetricksters at AECOM presented a real tongue-in-cheek treat for the reader Halloween willnever be the same and neither will the employee who portrayed the patient zombie It takesthe notion of ldquoother duties as assignedrdquo to a whole other realm Thanks to the knowledgeableand respected AECOM technical staff for sharing your internal office humor and providingthe Awards Jury an enjoyable respite from the serious environmental analysis and climatereduction plansContact John Hute AECOM 9164145876
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 8
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 7
AcknowledgementsOne of the most important AEP volunteer groups is the AEP Awards Jury These are AEP peer professionals chosen for
their years of experience and expertise in the profession AEP recognized the following individuals who gave graciously manydays of their time to review and judge all the submittals and hours spent on AEP conference calls to reach consensus decisionsusing the AEP rating criteria Thank you all
AEP 2012 AWARDS VIDEO PRODUCTIONWe thank Megan Giglini Vivian Gaddie and Joan Valle of URS for the great video for the awards program We thank URS
for sponsoring the Awards Program The video was enjoyed by all
AEP 2012 CONFERENCE COMMITTEEFinally we thank the Co-Chairs for this conference Trevor Macenski Michael Brandman Associates and John Kinsey
Wanger Jones Helsley PC for leadership and hard work and their little army of conference volunteers Thank you all for awonderful successful conference
AEP 2012 AWARDS JURYDev Vrat AICP Jury ChairUrban Studies and Planning DepartmentCalifornia State University Northridge
Patti Nahil AICPPGN
Jeffry S Rice AICPURS
Crystahl TaylorPadre Associates Inc
Honey L WaltersAscent Environmental Inc
Ray WeissESA
Accepting this award Carolyn Winn VP Customer ServiceSan Diego Gas and Electric
Accepting this award John Hute AECOM
Summer is here and it has warmed up It is the timefor vacations and exploring the outdoors I hope youget out there and refresh your fun time hiking or justhaving a good time doing your favorite activity Theenvironmental field continues to take more
importance in all aspects of our lives We hear more newscoverage of disasters and their environmental effectsEnvironmental professionals are sought out for professionaladvice in every aspect of our community issues We have astronger voice in developing environmental policy inCalifornia and in every state in this nation So I ask what roledo you play and how can you stay sharp with your skills
AEP and NAEP offer many opportunities includingCEQANEPA Workshops special training in air qualitytransportation planning greenhouse gas emission impactsurban pollution in our nations water and the list goes on AEPis planning for the Fall Basic CEQA Workshop Look to theAEP Website and to upcoming newsletters for the Fall BasicCEQA Workshops
AEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop this summerDates are July 25th in Clovis CA July 30 in Oakland CA July31 in San Diego CA and August 1 in Carson CA Go to thecalifaeporg website for more information This is the first timeAEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop training program
NAEP is continuing to offer Webinars I will be sendinginformation to you as it is published Take advantage of these90 minute online training programs They are valuable andgreat to stay current on the regulatory policy and court cases foryour work Look for more information in the near futureNAEP is working hard to increase real value opportunities toenvironmental professionals Recent webinars on FrackingEndangered Species and Green Energy Development Impactsto Natural Resources were presented by NAEP
NAEP posts bimonthly E-Newsletters A recentedition included in some excellent articles on
various environmental topics The E-Newlettersare posted on the AEP Website and e-mailed
to AEP members when published These aregreat resources to read current events in
the environmental profession and staycurrent on the happening scene
Look for the most recent edition onour website
NAEP will be conducting aChapter Retreat July 21 and
22 2012 in Kansas CityThis is a time when the
From the NAEP Liaisonrsquos DeskNAEPAFFILIATION
By Roger W Turner
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 9
Chapter representatives will go over the strategic goals andreview the programs provided by NAEP The Chapter Retreatwill help set the new course for NAEP in providing its Chapterservices and programs to its members Note all AEP members areaffiliated with NAEP and will benefit from programs trainingand conferences NAEP produces I will publish the results of theChapter Retreat in a future edition of this report
The 2013 NAEPAEP Joint Conference is planned for April1 to 5 2013 The theme is ldquoWalk the Talkrdquo The conferencecommittee is hard at work planning what will sure to be aninformative and engaging event for environmental professionalsOur conference will be held in an outstanding state-of-the-artconference facility at the JW Marriott Hotel located in thevibrant LA Live complex in downtown Los Angeles
The hotel and conference facility sport a front-row seat tosome of Los Angelesrsquo top attractions include the Staples Centerthe Nokia Theatre Regal Cinemas and a wide variety of shopsand restaurants In addition despite the car-centered nature ofgreater Los Angeles many world-class attractions can be reachedvia public transit which is easily accessible from the complex
The conference program will feature dynamic regional andnational keynote speakers and an all-day pre-conferencesymposium on climate change adaptation Conference sessionswill cover topics including NEPA and CEQA Climate ChangeWater Supply and Delivery Air Quality Energy and AlternativeEnergy Development Marine and Coastal Issues HabitatMitigation Transportation Land Use and Cultural ResourcesThere will also be numerous other conference and social eventsthat will take advantage of the conference location including anumber of mobile workshops and a 5K run through some ofdowntown Los Angelesrsquo top attractions
Look for more information in future editions of my columnand on the AEP Website
Please mark your calendar-
The presentation abstracts submittal deadline-August 15 2012
The sponsor exhibitor submittal deadline-March 1 2013
The 2013 awards nomination submittal deadline-August 15 2012
As always I look forward to your comments and thoughts Ialso invite you to write me at rwturnerhotmailcom or call
(951) 707-5020 if you have a question about NAEP or needassistance in obtaining service from NAEP
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 11
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 10
By Bill Goggin Senior Biologist EMC Planning Group
Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
solve an on-going maintenance problem that had become ahealth liability the prison staff proposed to construct a pavedpath between security fences so that the facilityrsquos guards couldbetter patrol this area (several of the guards had suffered turnedankles and knees because of the uneven and pot-holed groundsurface) Because the project had a potential to impact sensitivebiological resources Santa Clara County staff contracted withEMC Planning Group to assist the County with complying withthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and otherstate and federal environmental laws established to protectsensitive animals and their habitats including what is the subjectof this short article an established egret and heron rookery
During the performance of an earlier biological pre-construction survey performed by EMC Planning Group in July2010 an active rookery (a colonial breeding bird site) wasobserved within the south-central portion of the prison facilityrsquosmain courtyard The rookery is located within a cluster of denselyfoliated trees and contained approximately 50-60 nests fromthree species of birds great egret (Ardea alba) snowy egret(Egretta thula) and black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax
You can hear the sound as you approach thecourtyard of the Elmwood Correctional Facilityalthough itrsquos not exactly clear whatrsquos causing allthe commotion It starts as a low backgroundchattering and builds to a near cacophony close to
the mess hall Beyond these seemingly discordant soundseverything in the scene appears to be in order the prisonrsquosinmates going about their daily routine dressed in white- andblack-striped jumpsuits sweeping lifting weights or casuallytalking in groups while the watchful guards keep a dutiful eyeout for anything out of the ordinary All in all itrsquos just anotherordinary day at the Elmwood Correctional Facility But what iscausing all this noise you may ask yourself Finally out of ideasyou glance heavenward and thatrsquos when it hits you (no notthat) there are birds in the trees above your head manybirdshellipand they are large birds Are you puzzled Donrsquot bebecause this is the story of the jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
The Elmwood Correctional Facility is a low-security SantaClara County prison located west of Interstate 880 and north ofGreat American Parkway in Milpitas California In order to
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 11
Birds of a Feather Flock Together continued from page 10
nycticorax) The ground surface beneath these trees showedevidence of long-term site use by rookeryrsquos birds as wasdemonstrated by an accumulation of whitewash feathers andegg shell fragments
Especially unique in an urban area the Elmwood rookerysite is believed to be the only egret and heron rookery in thesouthern San Francisco Bay located within an entirely fencedanthropogenic setting and may be the only one of its kind innorthern California Colonial breeding sites are especiallyimportant when located within urbanized environments asdevelopment and land conversion often degrades orremoves available rookery habitat and asa result opportunities for colonialnesting species in urban areasare limited These sites arealso significant becausethey often support asizeable segment ofthe local populationand because theirproximity to foragingareas can reducetravel distances theymay potentially reducepredator-prey (iemortality) interactions
Because construction wasplanned during the most sensitive periodof the birds natural life history cycle the projectrsquosconstruction activities had a potential to cause detrimentalimpacts (ie elevated levels of noise dust and fumes) possiblyaffecting the birds nesting and juvenile rearing which couldhave led to fines and negative press for the County Thereforein order to protect this important resource in spring 2011 theCounty retained EMC Planning Group to monitor the rookeryduring the projectrsquos construction whenever heavy equipmentoperation would be occurring within 500 feet of the rookery
It is important to note that none of bird species living at theElmwood rookery (great egret snowy egret and night heron) arespecifically listed as threatened or endangered by the state orfederal Endangered Species Acts however the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (CDFG) considers colonialbreeding sites to be sensitive resource areas that are affordedprotection under CDFG Code during the breeding bird seasonas they can be sensitive to human intrusion and disturbance Inaddition to state regulations the protection of egrets and heronsare covered under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act Oncenests have been constructed and eggs are present the rookerysite becomes a protected resource area and cannot be disturbedReproduction for the rookeries species generally occurs from
early April through July with the juvenile rearing periodextending into mid-September
Behavioral monitoring of the egret and heron rookeryconsisted of a qualified EMC Planning Group biologist stationedinside the facilityrsquos perimeter fence in a direct line of siteapproximately 275 feet from the rookery during constructionactivities or during operation of heavy equipment within 500feet of the rookery During construction the monitoringbiologist observed egret and heron behavior using hand heldbinoculars and a high magnification field spotting scope for signs
of stress andor agitation Notes on behavioralinteractions (ie preeninggrooming
feeding sibling competition etc)and daily counts on numbers of
individuals and juvenilespresent were recorded
C o n s t r u c t i o ncommenced on April27 and an EMCPlanning Groupbiologist conductedworker environmental
awareness trainingconcerning the presence
of the rookery and theimportance of protecting the
rookery During the projectrsquosimplementation no disturbance of the
rookery was noted and the rookeries behavior wasessentially unchanged by project activities Approximately 38adult and 23 juvenile egrets and herons were observedthroughout the construction period
By incorporating these pro-active impact minimization andspecial-status species protection measures into the projectrsquosimplementation the County as the lead agency demonstratedproper compliance with CDFG Code and CEQA law and thisimportant and sensitive resource was safeguarded frominadvertent disturbance This model of good stewardshipdemonstrates leadership on the part of the County and theyshould be commended for stepping up All land managers canlearn from this experience and should take note itrsquos alwaysbetter to err on the side of caution
EMC Planning Group wishes to thank the County of SantaClara the projectrsquos manager Ms Alicia Flynn for her support on theproject the projectrsquos contractors Granite and BCI and the entireElmwood prison facilities staff for their cooperation and supportduring the monitoring activities
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 13
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 12
By Morty Prisament MSMP AICP Strategenesis-GPC
The Planning Sustainability Health ConnectionA Glimpse at Emerging Trends
some predictions and prognostications about how we can makethe transition
Harmonic Convergence Health + SustainabilitySustainable Development is a logical contextual frame for
considering health in planning The classic definition from theBrundtland Commission is development that ldquomeets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needsrdquo CEQArsquos requirement toaddress long-term versus short-term needs appears to echo theCommissionrsquos definition of sustainable development MichaelThomas Needham referred similarly to lsquoSustainableDevelopmentrsquo ldquoas the ability to meet the needs of the presentwhile contributing to the future generationsrsquo needsrdquo
Sustainable development happens at many levels fromindividual buildings and neighborhoods-green building andsustainable communities to the city and regional scale greencities sustainable bioregions etc Sustainable development alsohas multiple dimensions from design and green planning togreen infrastructure Most relevant from a planninghealthperspective is sustainable developmentrsquos focus on enhancingldquomobilityrdquo This includes community design incorporatingmixed use development in combination with transit optionsstreetscape design that enhances pedestrianbike safety(ldquocomplete streetsrdquo) and access to services and amenities Inessence an urban form characterized by mixed use andpedestrian and transit-oriented development is what makeswalking and biking more attractive as well as practical andfeasible On a regional level it embodies the ldquosmart growthrdquoprinciples of interconnected ldquowalkablerdquo and ldquobikeablerdquocommunities served by local businesses and linked to a largertransit and alternative modes network Think ldquoMillenniumParkrdquo in downtown Chicago or ldquoBell Street Parkrdquo in Seattle
The past decade has seen resurgence in not only theeconomic vitality of American cities but cityplanning And this has come about as a result ofthe sustainability movement Sustainability isproviding a framework for planners to move
beyond the traditional confines of Euclidian zoning adopting amore holistic and integrated approach to building communitiesat the human scale Sustainability initiatives have attractedbroad support because of the benefits conveyed on a number oflevels from reduction in greenhouse gases to economicdevelopment and quality-of-life However one of the mostprofound findings is the connection between ldquocommunityplanningrdquo and health In fact recent findings suggest that yourldquozip coderdquo is the single-most important determinant of an
individualrsquos health In other words how communities aredesigned can influence onersquos level of physical activity andhence health Given the prominence of the obesity epidemicand rise in chronic diseases planners will increasingly be calledupon to play a role in promoting healthy communities This willexpand the mission of planning organizations to consider thehealth implications of land-use decisions The ldquoconvergencerdquo ofplanning and health and wellness represents a significant trendand one which will set a dominant tone This article is intendedto help planners understand this emerging trend
We begin with deciphering the connection betweenplanning and health specifically the ldquofitrdquo between health andsustainability Next we look at upstream health factors Wethen discuss the ldquoculturalrdquo transition in the planning healthand social services arenas that will be necessary in order to fullyrealize the potential of health sustainability planning Wehighlight the importance of power sharing between agencies andgrassroots organizations and highlight the evolution in policyplanning and environmental analysis along with the use ofhealth impact assessments (HIAs) Finally we conclude with
ldquoSocially ldquoGreen Healthrdquo occurs at a nexus of morally-laden decisions about living inthe world as patients workers consumers and citizensrdquo
(Institute for the Future Health Horizons Program)
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 13
continued on page 14
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
continued on page 15
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
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Environmental Professionals
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Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
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7 San Diego
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A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
Climate Change Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDCity of West Hollywood Climate Action PlanPrepared for the City of West Hollywood and AECOM
The Awards Jury found the document to be user friendly including excellentgraphics and publicly accessible The climate action plan presents measurable outcomesfor two target years 2020 and 2035 The organization of information is intuitivethroughout the document and the one page pullouts for each measure make thedocument easy to read The comprehensive matrix at the end is an excellent referencefor implementation of the plan and for individuals interested in reading about howdecisions were made regarding each measure Adjustments to the plan are called for on5-yr cycle An Outstanding Climate Action Plan Contact Jeff Henderson 9164837999 jeffhendersonaecomcom
MERIT AWARDUnion City Climate Action PlanPrepared for Union CityPrepared by Climate Protection Task Force City Council and Planning Commission ofUnion City AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury found the tool kit included in this climate action plan may be used asa decision support tool for Greenhouse Gas emission reduction measures thereby providing acommon sense approach to choosing various reduction measures in an interactive settingThe CAP includes supporting measures even when they are not quantifiable whichultimately improves the ability to implement the plan The jury also noted that there wastransparency in the technical appendix documents The toolkit enables real-time resultswhich increases buy-in by staff and stakeholders Everyone can see immediately what theresults will be using various scenarios The reduction keys are a good way to provide at-a-glance monitoring of impacts An excellent documentContact Claire Bonham AECOM 4159552800 clairbonham-carteraecomcom
MERIT AWARDCity of Escondido Draft Climate Action PlanPrepared for the City of EscondidoPrepared by ATKINS and the City of Escondido
The Awards Jury noted that this climate action plan presents information simply andclearly so the layperson can understand the implications of specific measures and programs -the one page pullouts are key The jury agreed itrsquos encouraging that partnerships werehighlighted in a CAP as a priority for implementation - this will help reduce the impacts toboth staff resources and the Cityrsquos budget It was also great to see the linkage to regionalplanning via the RTPSCS Periodic updates are called for with three initial definite yearsidentified The plan also includes definable metrics with screening table minimum valuesAn excellent document
Contact Joanne Dramko 8585141023 joannedramkoatkinsglobalcom
MERIT AWARDSan Luis Obispo County Energy Wise PlanPrepared for the County of San Luis ObispoPrepared by PMC and the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning amp Building
The Energy Wise Plan was developed in coordination with a number of otherplanning efforts occurring throughout the County so that it can serve as a centralclearing house for energy and climate policy Of particular note the plan includes athree tiered approach to performance monitoring and includes an innovative approachof providing yearly progress assessments Well doneContactTammy Seale PMC 8052507974 tsealepmcworldcom
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 5
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 6
continued on page 7
Accepting this award Jeff Henderson AICP ProjectManager AECOM
Accepting this award Culley Thomas Union City
Accepting this award Joanne Dramko and MichaelHendrix Program Managers Atkins
Accepting this award Jason H Giffen Director County ofSan Luis Obispo Leanne Singleton Tammy Seale PMC
Environmental Resource Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDRobert Louis Stevenson State Park and Wildlake-Duff RanchesPrepared for the Land Trust of Napa CountyPrepared by AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury observed that the management plan uses a comprehensive approachwith supporting mapping making it easy to evaluate the various management scenarios Theconcept of this document can be replicated at other parks or in other situations involvingmultiple ownerships The technical information presented in a graphic format enables a layperson to understand project opportunities and constraints at-a-glance An outstandingdocumentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
MERIT AWARDAdapting to Rising Tides -Transportation Vulnerability and Risk Assessment ProjectPrepared for Conservation and Development Commission Metropolitan TransportationCommission California Department of Transportation District 4 AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury commented that this project is an excellent example of how to usecreative partnerships to provide regional value and statewide applicability The risk profileswith zoom-in maps are helpful to understand impacts and compare different facilities Anexcellent documentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
OUTSTANDING AWARDNew Irvington Tunnel Project Groundwater Management ProgramPrepared for the Public Utilities CommissionPrepared by Public Utilities Commission ndash New Irvington Tunnel Project Team
The Awards Jury noted that the program uses multiple platforms to reach the public Theproject includes clear fact sheets which are visually appealing A hotline was established andis displayed prominently in all the program materials Congratulations to the San FranciscoPublic Utilities Commission for their 5 years of effort to recognize the value of the landowners as stake holders and to engage them as part of the long-term groundwatermanagement solution An outstanding outcome
Contact David Tszoo Project Manager SFPUC 9252334354 dtsztoosfwaterorg
MERIT AWARDEffective Mitigation - Development through ImplementationPrepared for Sempra EnergyPrepared by Insignia Environmental San Diego Gas amp Electric Company and GasCompany
Sempra Energy Utilities and Insignia Environmental have crafted a training session thatprovides a primer on the A to Zrsquos of mitigation measures They detail the permitting processdiscuss the semantics of mitigation measures and review tracking procedures The Awards Juryfound the regulatory triggers table to be very helpful This program can be easily transferredto other public utility agencies and local municipalities An excellent documentContact Anne Marie McGraw Insignia 6503216787 AMcgrawinsigniaenvcom
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 7
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 6
continued on page 8
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award David Tsztoo PE SFPUC BetsyRhodes SFPUC Holly Their The Their Group BruceAbellimanKim Stern SFPUC
Accepting this award Name to come Erin KeochekiconAnne Marie McGraw Insignia
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
MERIT AWARDSan Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter ProgramPrepared for San Diego Gas and ElectricPrepared by San Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter Program ndash Customer Experience
The SDGampE Smart Meter Programrsquos detailed messaging plan may be used as a model foreffective outreach Itrsquos 90-60-30-day notification plan is transferable to other publiceducation efforts The informational door hangers were an innovative approach to reachinga segment of the public that might otherwise have been missed Excellent work
Contact Risa Baron Sempra Utilities Office 8586541857 rbaronsemprautilitiescom
Humor Award
AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line -General Outreach and Educational MaterialsPrepared for AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line members Prepared by AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line
The Awards Jury found this project to be creative and hilarious ndash especially to nerds Thetricksters at AECOM presented a real tongue-in-cheek treat for the reader Halloween willnever be the same and neither will the employee who portrayed the patient zombie It takesthe notion of ldquoother duties as assignedrdquo to a whole other realm Thanks to the knowledgeableand respected AECOM technical staff for sharing your internal office humor and providingthe Awards Jury an enjoyable respite from the serious environmental analysis and climatereduction plansContact John Hute AECOM 9164145876
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 8
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 7
AcknowledgementsOne of the most important AEP volunteer groups is the AEP Awards Jury These are AEP peer professionals chosen for
their years of experience and expertise in the profession AEP recognized the following individuals who gave graciously manydays of their time to review and judge all the submittals and hours spent on AEP conference calls to reach consensus decisionsusing the AEP rating criteria Thank you all
AEP 2012 AWARDS VIDEO PRODUCTIONWe thank Megan Giglini Vivian Gaddie and Joan Valle of URS for the great video for the awards program We thank URS
for sponsoring the Awards Program The video was enjoyed by all
AEP 2012 CONFERENCE COMMITTEEFinally we thank the Co-Chairs for this conference Trevor Macenski Michael Brandman Associates and John Kinsey
Wanger Jones Helsley PC for leadership and hard work and their little army of conference volunteers Thank you all for awonderful successful conference
AEP 2012 AWARDS JURYDev Vrat AICP Jury ChairUrban Studies and Planning DepartmentCalifornia State University Northridge
Patti Nahil AICPPGN
Jeffry S Rice AICPURS
Crystahl TaylorPadre Associates Inc
Honey L WaltersAscent Environmental Inc
Ray WeissESA
Accepting this award Carolyn Winn VP Customer ServiceSan Diego Gas and Electric
Accepting this award John Hute AECOM
Summer is here and it has warmed up It is the timefor vacations and exploring the outdoors I hope youget out there and refresh your fun time hiking or justhaving a good time doing your favorite activity Theenvironmental field continues to take more
importance in all aspects of our lives We hear more newscoverage of disasters and their environmental effectsEnvironmental professionals are sought out for professionaladvice in every aspect of our community issues We have astronger voice in developing environmental policy inCalifornia and in every state in this nation So I ask what roledo you play and how can you stay sharp with your skills
AEP and NAEP offer many opportunities includingCEQANEPA Workshops special training in air qualitytransportation planning greenhouse gas emission impactsurban pollution in our nations water and the list goes on AEPis planning for the Fall Basic CEQA Workshop Look to theAEP Website and to upcoming newsletters for the Fall BasicCEQA Workshops
AEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop this summerDates are July 25th in Clovis CA July 30 in Oakland CA July31 in San Diego CA and August 1 in Carson CA Go to thecalifaeporg website for more information This is the first timeAEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop training program
NAEP is continuing to offer Webinars I will be sendinginformation to you as it is published Take advantage of these90 minute online training programs They are valuable andgreat to stay current on the regulatory policy and court cases foryour work Look for more information in the near futureNAEP is working hard to increase real value opportunities toenvironmental professionals Recent webinars on FrackingEndangered Species and Green Energy Development Impactsto Natural Resources were presented by NAEP
NAEP posts bimonthly E-Newsletters A recentedition included in some excellent articles on
various environmental topics The E-Newlettersare posted on the AEP Website and e-mailed
to AEP members when published These aregreat resources to read current events in
the environmental profession and staycurrent on the happening scene
Look for the most recent edition onour website
NAEP will be conducting aChapter Retreat July 21 and
22 2012 in Kansas CityThis is a time when the
From the NAEP Liaisonrsquos DeskNAEPAFFILIATION
By Roger W Turner
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 9
Chapter representatives will go over the strategic goals andreview the programs provided by NAEP The Chapter Retreatwill help set the new course for NAEP in providing its Chapterservices and programs to its members Note all AEP members areaffiliated with NAEP and will benefit from programs trainingand conferences NAEP produces I will publish the results of theChapter Retreat in a future edition of this report
The 2013 NAEPAEP Joint Conference is planned for April1 to 5 2013 The theme is ldquoWalk the Talkrdquo The conferencecommittee is hard at work planning what will sure to be aninformative and engaging event for environmental professionalsOur conference will be held in an outstanding state-of-the-artconference facility at the JW Marriott Hotel located in thevibrant LA Live complex in downtown Los Angeles
The hotel and conference facility sport a front-row seat tosome of Los Angelesrsquo top attractions include the Staples Centerthe Nokia Theatre Regal Cinemas and a wide variety of shopsand restaurants In addition despite the car-centered nature ofgreater Los Angeles many world-class attractions can be reachedvia public transit which is easily accessible from the complex
The conference program will feature dynamic regional andnational keynote speakers and an all-day pre-conferencesymposium on climate change adaptation Conference sessionswill cover topics including NEPA and CEQA Climate ChangeWater Supply and Delivery Air Quality Energy and AlternativeEnergy Development Marine and Coastal Issues HabitatMitigation Transportation Land Use and Cultural ResourcesThere will also be numerous other conference and social eventsthat will take advantage of the conference location including anumber of mobile workshops and a 5K run through some ofdowntown Los Angelesrsquo top attractions
Look for more information in future editions of my columnand on the AEP Website
Please mark your calendar-
The presentation abstracts submittal deadline-August 15 2012
The sponsor exhibitor submittal deadline-March 1 2013
The 2013 awards nomination submittal deadline-August 15 2012
As always I look forward to your comments and thoughts Ialso invite you to write me at rwturnerhotmailcom or call
(951) 707-5020 if you have a question about NAEP or needassistance in obtaining service from NAEP
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 11
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 10
By Bill Goggin Senior Biologist EMC Planning Group
Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
solve an on-going maintenance problem that had become ahealth liability the prison staff proposed to construct a pavedpath between security fences so that the facilityrsquos guards couldbetter patrol this area (several of the guards had suffered turnedankles and knees because of the uneven and pot-holed groundsurface) Because the project had a potential to impact sensitivebiological resources Santa Clara County staff contracted withEMC Planning Group to assist the County with complying withthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and otherstate and federal environmental laws established to protectsensitive animals and their habitats including what is the subjectof this short article an established egret and heron rookery
During the performance of an earlier biological pre-construction survey performed by EMC Planning Group in July2010 an active rookery (a colonial breeding bird site) wasobserved within the south-central portion of the prison facilityrsquosmain courtyard The rookery is located within a cluster of denselyfoliated trees and contained approximately 50-60 nests fromthree species of birds great egret (Ardea alba) snowy egret(Egretta thula) and black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax
You can hear the sound as you approach thecourtyard of the Elmwood Correctional Facilityalthough itrsquos not exactly clear whatrsquos causing allthe commotion It starts as a low backgroundchattering and builds to a near cacophony close to
the mess hall Beyond these seemingly discordant soundseverything in the scene appears to be in order the prisonrsquosinmates going about their daily routine dressed in white- andblack-striped jumpsuits sweeping lifting weights or casuallytalking in groups while the watchful guards keep a dutiful eyeout for anything out of the ordinary All in all itrsquos just anotherordinary day at the Elmwood Correctional Facility But what iscausing all this noise you may ask yourself Finally out of ideasyou glance heavenward and thatrsquos when it hits you (no notthat) there are birds in the trees above your head manybirdshellipand they are large birds Are you puzzled Donrsquot bebecause this is the story of the jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
The Elmwood Correctional Facility is a low-security SantaClara County prison located west of Interstate 880 and north ofGreat American Parkway in Milpitas California In order to
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 11
Birds of a Feather Flock Together continued from page 10
nycticorax) The ground surface beneath these trees showedevidence of long-term site use by rookeryrsquos birds as wasdemonstrated by an accumulation of whitewash feathers andegg shell fragments
Especially unique in an urban area the Elmwood rookerysite is believed to be the only egret and heron rookery in thesouthern San Francisco Bay located within an entirely fencedanthropogenic setting and may be the only one of its kind innorthern California Colonial breeding sites are especiallyimportant when located within urbanized environments asdevelopment and land conversion often degrades orremoves available rookery habitat and asa result opportunities for colonialnesting species in urban areasare limited These sites arealso significant becausethey often support asizeable segment ofthe local populationand because theirproximity to foragingareas can reducetravel distances theymay potentially reducepredator-prey (iemortality) interactions
Because construction wasplanned during the most sensitive periodof the birds natural life history cycle the projectrsquosconstruction activities had a potential to cause detrimentalimpacts (ie elevated levels of noise dust and fumes) possiblyaffecting the birds nesting and juvenile rearing which couldhave led to fines and negative press for the County Thereforein order to protect this important resource in spring 2011 theCounty retained EMC Planning Group to monitor the rookeryduring the projectrsquos construction whenever heavy equipmentoperation would be occurring within 500 feet of the rookery
It is important to note that none of bird species living at theElmwood rookery (great egret snowy egret and night heron) arespecifically listed as threatened or endangered by the state orfederal Endangered Species Acts however the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (CDFG) considers colonialbreeding sites to be sensitive resource areas that are affordedprotection under CDFG Code during the breeding bird seasonas they can be sensitive to human intrusion and disturbance Inaddition to state regulations the protection of egrets and heronsare covered under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act Oncenests have been constructed and eggs are present the rookerysite becomes a protected resource area and cannot be disturbedReproduction for the rookeries species generally occurs from
early April through July with the juvenile rearing periodextending into mid-September
Behavioral monitoring of the egret and heron rookeryconsisted of a qualified EMC Planning Group biologist stationedinside the facilityrsquos perimeter fence in a direct line of siteapproximately 275 feet from the rookery during constructionactivities or during operation of heavy equipment within 500feet of the rookery During construction the monitoringbiologist observed egret and heron behavior using hand heldbinoculars and a high magnification field spotting scope for signs
of stress andor agitation Notes on behavioralinteractions (ie preeninggrooming
feeding sibling competition etc)and daily counts on numbers of
individuals and juvenilespresent were recorded
C o n s t r u c t i o ncommenced on April27 and an EMCPlanning Groupbiologist conductedworker environmental
awareness trainingconcerning the presence
of the rookery and theimportance of protecting the
rookery During the projectrsquosimplementation no disturbance of the
rookery was noted and the rookeries behavior wasessentially unchanged by project activities Approximately 38adult and 23 juvenile egrets and herons were observedthroughout the construction period
By incorporating these pro-active impact minimization andspecial-status species protection measures into the projectrsquosimplementation the County as the lead agency demonstratedproper compliance with CDFG Code and CEQA law and thisimportant and sensitive resource was safeguarded frominadvertent disturbance This model of good stewardshipdemonstrates leadership on the part of the County and theyshould be commended for stepping up All land managers canlearn from this experience and should take note itrsquos alwaysbetter to err on the side of caution
EMC Planning Group wishes to thank the County of SantaClara the projectrsquos manager Ms Alicia Flynn for her support on theproject the projectrsquos contractors Granite and BCI and the entireElmwood prison facilities staff for their cooperation and supportduring the monitoring activities
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 13
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 12
By Morty Prisament MSMP AICP Strategenesis-GPC
The Planning Sustainability Health ConnectionA Glimpse at Emerging Trends
some predictions and prognostications about how we can makethe transition
Harmonic Convergence Health + SustainabilitySustainable Development is a logical contextual frame for
considering health in planning The classic definition from theBrundtland Commission is development that ldquomeets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needsrdquo CEQArsquos requirement toaddress long-term versus short-term needs appears to echo theCommissionrsquos definition of sustainable development MichaelThomas Needham referred similarly to lsquoSustainableDevelopmentrsquo ldquoas the ability to meet the needs of the presentwhile contributing to the future generationsrsquo needsrdquo
Sustainable development happens at many levels fromindividual buildings and neighborhoods-green building andsustainable communities to the city and regional scale greencities sustainable bioregions etc Sustainable development alsohas multiple dimensions from design and green planning togreen infrastructure Most relevant from a planninghealthperspective is sustainable developmentrsquos focus on enhancingldquomobilityrdquo This includes community design incorporatingmixed use development in combination with transit optionsstreetscape design that enhances pedestrianbike safety(ldquocomplete streetsrdquo) and access to services and amenities Inessence an urban form characterized by mixed use andpedestrian and transit-oriented development is what makeswalking and biking more attractive as well as practical andfeasible On a regional level it embodies the ldquosmart growthrdquoprinciples of interconnected ldquowalkablerdquo and ldquobikeablerdquocommunities served by local businesses and linked to a largertransit and alternative modes network Think ldquoMillenniumParkrdquo in downtown Chicago or ldquoBell Street Parkrdquo in Seattle
The past decade has seen resurgence in not only theeconomic vitality of American cities but cityplanning And this has come about as a result ofthe sustainability movement Sustainability isproviding a framework for planners to move
beyond the traditional confines of Euclidian zoning adopting amore holistic and integrated approach to building communitiesat the human scale Sustainability initiatives have attractedbroad support because of the benefits conveyed on a number oflevels from reduction in greenhouse gases to economicdevelopment and quality-of-life However one of the mostprofound findings is the connection between ldquocommunityplanningrdquo and health In fact recent findings suggest that yourldquozip coderdquo is the single-most important determinant of an
individualrsquos health In other words how communities aredesigned can influence onersquos level of physical activity andhence health Given the prominence of the obesity epidemicand rise in chronic diseases planners will increasingly be calledupon to play a role in promoting healthy communities This willexpand the mission of planning organizations to consider thehealth implications of land-use decisions The ldquoconvergencerdquo ofplanning and health and wellness represents a significant trendand one which will set a dominant tone This article is intendedto help planners understand this emerging trend
We begin with deciphering the connection betweenplanning and health specifically the ldquofitrdquo between health andsustainability Next we look at upstream health factors Wethen discuss the ldquoculturalrdquo transition in the planning healthand social services arenas that will be necessary in order to fullyrealize the potential of health sustainability planning Wehighlight the importance of power sharing between agencies andgrassroots organizations and highlight the evolution in policyplanning and environmental analysis along with the use ofhealth impact assessments (HIAs) Finally we conclude with
ldquoSocially ldquoGreen Healthrdquo occurs at a nexus of morally-laden decisions about living inthe world as patients workers consumers and citizensrdquo
(Institute for the Future Health Horizons Program)
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 13
continued on page 14
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
continued on page 15
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
MANDATORYSHIPPINGREQUIREMENT
You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
Check here if you would like to present your project in conference session Please completesession proposal separately
SponsorExhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor Booth$2500
bull One full conference registration (not
including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference
program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
ExhibitorTable Top $1500
bull One Day conference registration
(not including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference Website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Business card ad in conference
program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Business card advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Recognition on all printed and electronic advertising forconference
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Copper $500bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
Conference Bag Sponsor $2500bull One full conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Lanyard Sponsor $1500bull One Day conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
Website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Business card ad in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Public Agency SponsorsContact AEP 2013 Conference for more information
Platinum $10000bull Exhibit booth (choice of premier location)
bull Two full conference registrations (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at all sponsored functions
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Full-page advertisement in the conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Gold $5000bull Recognition as a Gold sponsor for a major conference
event
bull Exhibit booth (choice of location)
bull One full conference registration (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at sponsored function
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Half-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Silver $2000bull Recognition as a Silver sponsor for a conference
event or mobile workshops
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Two meal tickets (breakfast or lunch)
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Quarter-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list SPONSORSH IP EXH IB I TOR QUEST IONS
2013 CONFERENCE PLANNERLynne Bynder Meetings Xceptional lbyndercalifaeporg
For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
Note Payment is appreciated at the time this form is submitted but must be received no later than March 1 2013All fields below are required
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Check Visa Mastercard Discovercard BoothTabletop Space No
Credit Card Number
Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Verification Code
Billing Address for Credit Card
Billing City State ZIP
SponsorExhibitor Registration
Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
administrative fee will be
given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Bronze - $10001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
Program Ads
Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
Lanyard Sponsor - $1500
Copper - $500
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
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Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
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11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
Environmental Resource Documents
OUTSTANDING AWARDRobert Louis Stevenson State Park and Wildlake-Duff RanchesPrepared for the Land Trust of Napa CountyPrepared by AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury observed that the management plan uses a comprehensive approachwith supporting mapping making it easy to evaluate the various management scenarios Theconcept of this document can be replicated at other parks or in other situations involvingmultiple ownerships The technical information presented in a graphic format enables a layperson to understand project opportunities and constraints at-a-glance An outstandingdocumentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
MERIT AWARDAdapting to Rising Tides -Transportation Vulnerability and Risk Assessment ProjectPrepared for Conservation and Development Commission Metropolitan TransportationCommission California Department of Transportation District 4 AECOM Technical Services Inc
The Awards Jury commented that this project is an excellent example of how to usecreative partnerships to provide regional value and statewide applicability The risk profileswith zoom-in maps are helpful to understand impacts and compare different facilities Anexcellent documentContact Sarah Heard AECOM 4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
OUTSTANDING AWARDNew Irvington Tunnel Project Groundwater Management ProgramPrepared for the Public Utilities CommissionPrepared by Public Utilities Commission ndash New Irvington Tunnel Project Team
The Awards Jury noted that the program uses multiple platforms to reach the public Theproject includes clear fact sheets which are visually appealing A hotline was established andis displayed prominently in all the program materials Congratulations to the San FranciscoPublic Utilities Commission for their 5 years of effort to recognize the value of the landowners as stake holders and to engage them as part of the long-term groundwatermanagement solution An outstanding outcome
Contact David Tszoo Project Manager SFPUC 9252334354 dtsztoosfwaterorg
MERIT AWARDEffective Mitigation - Development through ImplementationPrepared for Sempra EnergyPrepared by Insignia Environmental San Diego Gas amp Electric Company and GasCompany
Sempra Energy Utilities and Insignia Environmental have crafted a training session thatprovides a primer on the A to Zrsquos of mitigation measures They detail the permitting processdiscuss the semantics of mitigation measures and review tracking procedures The Awards Juryfound the regulatory triggers table to be very helpful This program can be easily transferredto other public utility agencies and local municipalities An excellent documentContact Anne Marie McGraw Insignia 6503216787 AMcgrawinsigniaenvcom
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 7
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 6
continued on page 8
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award Sarah Heard AECOM4159552800 sarahheardaecomcom
Accepting this award David Tsztoo PE SFPUC BetsyRhodes SFPUC Holly Their The Their Group BruceAbellimanKim Stern SFPUC
Accepting this award Name to come Erin KeochekiconAnne Marie McGraw Insignia
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
MERIT AWARDSan Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter ProgramPrepared for San Diego Gas and ElectricPrepared by San Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter Program ndash Customer Experience
The SDGampE Smart Meter Programrsquos detailed messaging plan may be used as a model foreffective outreach Itrsquos 90-60-30-day notification plan is transferable to other publiceducation efforts The informational door hangers were an innovative approach to reachinga segment of the public that might otherwise have been missed Excellent work
Contact Risa Baron Sempra Utilities Office 8586541857 rbaronsemprautilitiescom
Humor Award
AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line -General Outreach and Educational MaterialsPrepared for AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line members Prepared by AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line
The Awards Jury found this project to be creative and hilarious ndash especially to nerds Thetricksters at AECOM presented a real tongue-in-cheek treat for the reader Halloween willnever be the same and neither will the employee who portrayed the patient zombie It takesthe notion of ldquoother duties as assignedrdquo to a whole other realm Thanks to the knowledgeableand respected AECOM technical staff for sharing your internal office humor and providingthe Awards Jury an enjoyable respite from the serious environmental analysis and climatereduction plansContact John Hute AECOM 9164145876
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 8
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 7
AcknowledgementsOne of the most important AEP volunteer groups is the AEP Awards Jury These are AEP peer professionals chosen for
their years of experience and expertise in the profession AEP recognized the following individuals who gave graciously manydays of their time to review and judge all the submittals and hours spent on AEP conference calls to reach consensus decisionsusing the AEP rating criteria Thank you all
AEP 2012 AWARDS VIDEO PRODUCTIONWe thank Megan Giglini Vivian Gaddie and Joan Valle of URS for the great video for the awards program We thank URS
for sponsoring the Awards Program The video was enjoyed by all
AEP 2012 CONFERENCE COMMITTEEFinally we thank the Co-Chairs for this conference Trevor Macenski Michael Brandman Associates and John Kinsey
Wanger Jones Helsley PC for leadership and hard work and their little army of conference volunteers Thank you all for awonderful successful conference
AEP 2012 AWARDS JURYDev Vrat AICP Jury ChairUrban Studies and Planning DepartmentCalifornia State University Northridge
Patti Nahil AICPPGN
Jeffry S Rice AICPURS
Crystahl TaylorPadre Associates Inc
Honey L WaltersAscent Environmental Inc
Ray WeissESA
Accepting this award Carolyn Winn VP Customer ServiceSan Diego Gas and Electric
Accepting this award John Hute AECOM
Summer is here and it has warmed up It is the timefor vacations and exploring the outdoors I hope youget out there and refresh your fun time hiking or justhaving a good time doing your favorite activity Theenvironmental field continues to take more
importance in all aspects of our lives We hear more newscoverage of disasters and their environmental effectsEnvironmental professionals are sought out for professionaladvice in every aspect of our community issues We have astronger voice in developing environmental policy inCalifornia and in every state in this nation So I ask what roledo you play and how can you stay sharp with your skills
AEP and NAEP offer many opportunities includingCEQANEPA Workshops special training in air qualitytransportation planning greenhouse gas emission impactsurban pollution in our nations water and the list goes on AEPis planning for the Fall Basic CEQA Workshop Look to theAEP Website and to upcoming newsletters for the Fall BasicCEQA Workshops
AEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop this summerDates are July 25th in Clovis CA July 30 in Oakland CA July31 in San Diego CA and August 1 in Carson CA Go to thecalifaeporg website for more information This is the first timeAEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop training program
NAEP is continuing to offer Webinars I will be sendinginformation to you as it is published Take advantage of these90 minute online training programs They are valuable andgreat to stay current on the regulatory policy and court cases foryour work Look for more information in the near futureNAEP is working hard to increase real value opportunities toenvironmental professionals Recent webinars on FrackingEndangered Species and Green Energy Development Impactsto Natural Resources were presented by NAEP
NAEP posts bimonthly E-Newsletters A recentedition included in some excellent articles on
various environmental topics The E-Newlettersare posted on the AEP Website and e-mailed
to AEP members when published These aregreat resources to read current events in
the environmental profession and staycurrent on the happening scene
Look for the most recent edition onour website
NAEP will be conducting aChapter Retreat July 21 and
22 2012 in Kansas CityThis is a time when the
From the NAEP Liaisonrsquos DeskNAEPAFFILIATION
By Roger W Turner
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 9
Chapter representatives will go over the strategic goals andreview the programs provided by NAEP The Chapter Retreatwill help set the new course for NAEP in providing its Chapterservices and programs to its members Note all AEP members areaffiliated with NAEP and will benefit from programs trainingand conferences NAEP produces I will publish the results of theChapter Retreat in a future edition of this report
The 2013 NAEPAEP Joint Conference is planned for April1 to 5 2013 The theme is ldquoWalk the Talkrdquo The conferencecommittee is hard at work planning what will sure to be aninformative and engaging event for environmental professionalsOur conference will be held in an outstanding state-of-the-artconference facility at the JW Marriott Hotel located in thevibrant LA Live complex in downtown Los Angeles
The hotel and conference facility sport a front-row seat tosome of Los Angelesrsquo top attractions include the Staples Centerthe Nokia Theatre Regal Cinemas and a wide variety of shopsand restaurants In addition despite the car-centered nature ofgreater Los Angeles many world-class attractions can be reachedvia public transit which is easily accessible from the complex
The conference program will feature dynamic regional andnational keynote speakers and an all-day pre-conferencesymposium on climate change adaptation Conference sessionswill cover topics including NEPA and CEQA Climate ChangeWater Supply and Delivery Air Quality Energy and AlternativeEnergy Development Marine and Coastal Issues HabitatMitigation Transportation Land Use and Cultural ResourcesThere will also be numerous other conference and social eventsthat will take advantage of the conference location including anumber of mobile workshops and a 5K run through some ofdowntown Los Angelesrsquo top attractions
Look for more information in future editions of my columnand on the AEP Website
Please mark your calendar-
The presentation abstracts submittal deadline-August 15 2012
The sponsor exhibitor submittal deadline-March 1 2013
The 2013 awards nomination submittal deadline-August 15 2012
As always I look forward to your comments and thoughts Ialso invite you to write me at rwturnerhotmailcom or call
(951) 707-5020 if you have a question about NAEP or needassistance in obtaining service from NAEP
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 11
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 10
By Bill Goggin Senior Biologist EMC Planning Group
Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
solve an on-going maintenance problem that had become ahealth liability the prison staff proposed to construct a pavedpath between security fences so that the facilityrsquos guards couldbetter patrol this area (several of the guards had suffered turnedankles and knees because of the uneven and pot-holed groundsurface) Because the project had a potential to impact sensitivebiological resources Santa Clara County staff contracted withEMC Planning Group to assist the County with complying withthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and otherstate and federal environmental laws established to protectsensitive animals and their habitats including what is the subjectof this short article an established egret and heron rookery
During the performance of an earlier biological pre-construction survey performed by EMC Planning Group in July2010 an active rookery (a colonial breeding bird site) wasobserved within the south-central portion of the prison facilityrsquosmain courtyard The rookery is located within a cluster of denselyfoliated trees and contained approximately 50-60 nests fromthree species of birds great egret (Ardea alba) snowy egret(Egretta thula) and black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax
You can hear the sound as you approach thecourtyard of the Elmwood Correctional Facilityalthough itrsquos not exactly clear whatrsquos causing allthe commotion It starts as a low backgroundchattering and builds to a near cacophony close to
the mess hall Beyond these seemingly discordant soundseverything in the scene appears to be in order the prisonrsquosinmates going about their daily routine dressed in white- andblack-striped jumpsuits sweeping lifting weights or casuallytalking in groups while the watchful guards keep a dutiful eyeout for anything out of the ordinary All in all itrsquos just anotherordinary day at the Elmwood Correctional Facility But what iscausing all this noise you may ask yourself Finally out of ideasyou glance heavenward and thatrsquos when it hits you (no notthat) there are birds in the trees above your head manybirdshellipand they are large birds Are you puzzled Donrsquot bebecause this is the story of the jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
The Elmwood Correctional Facility is a low-security SantaClara County prison located west of Interstate 880 and north ofGreat American Parkway in Milpitas California In order to
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 11
Birds of a Feather Flock Together continued from page 10
nycticorax) The ground surface beneath these trees showedevidence of long-term site use by rookeryrsquos birds as wasdemonstrated by an accumulation of whitewash feathers andegg shell fragments
Especially unique in an urban area the Elmwood rookerysite is believed to be the only egret and heron rookery in thesouthern San Francisco Bay located within an entirely fencedanthropogenic setting and may be the only one of its kind innorthern California Colonial breeding sites are especiallyimportant when located within urbanized environments asdevelopment and land conversion often degrades orremoves available rookery habitat and asa result opportunities for colonialnesting species in urban areasare limited These sites arealso significant becausethey often support asizeable segment ofthe local populationand because theirproximity to foragingareas can reducetravel distances theymay potentially reducepredator-prey (iemortality) interactions
Because construction wasplanned during the most sensitive periodof the birds natural life history cycle the projectrsquosconstruction activities had a potential to cause detrimentalimpacts (ie elevated levels of noise dust and fumes) possiblyaffecting the birds nesting and juvenile rearing which couldhave led to fines and negative press for the County Thereforein order to protect this important resource in spring 2011 theCounty retained EMC Planning Group to monitor the rookeryduring the projectrsquos construction whenever heavy equipmentoperation would be occurring within 500 feet of the rookery
It is important to note that none of bird species living at theElmwood rookery (great egret snowy egret and night heron) arespecifically listed as threatened or endangered by the state orfederal Endangered Species Acts however the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (CDFG) considers colonialbreeding sites to be sensitive resource areas that are affordedprotection under CDFG Code during the breeding bird seasonas they can be sensitive to human intrusion and disturbance Inaddition to state regulations the protection of egrets and heronsare covered under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act Oncenests have been constructed and eggs are present the rookerysite becomes a protected resource area and cannot be disturbedReproduction for the rookeries species generally occurs from
early April through July with the juvenile rearing periodextending into mid-September
Behavioral monitoring of the egret and heron rookeryconsisted of a qualified EMC Planning Group biologist stationedinside the facilityrsquos perimeter fence in a direct line of siteapproximately 275 feet from the rookery during constructionactivities or during operation of heavy equipment within 500feet of the rookery During construction the monitoringbiologist observed egret and heron behavior using hand heldbinoculars and a high magnification field spotting scope for signs
of stress andor agitation Notes on behavioralinteractions (ie preeninggrooming
feeding sibling competition etc)and daily counts on numbers of
individuals and juvenilespresent were recorded
C o n s t r u c t i o ncommenced on April27 and an EMCPlanning Groupbiologist conductedworker environmental
awareness trainingconcerning the presence
of the rookery and theimportance of protecting the
rookery During the projectrsquosimplementation no disturbance of the
rookery was noted and the rookeries behavior wasessentially unchanged by project activities Approximately 38adult and 23 juvenile egrets and herons were observedthroughout the construction period
By incorporating these pro-active impact minimization andspecial-status species protection measures into the projectrsquosimplementation the County as the lead agency demonstratedproper compliance with CDFG Code and CEQA law and thisimportant and sensitive resource was safeguarded frominadvertent disturbance This model of good stewardshipdemonstrates leadership on the part of the County and theyshould be commended for stepping up All land managers canlearn from this experience and should take note itrsquos alwaysbetter to err on the side of caution
EMC Planning Group wishes to thank the County of SantaClara the projectrsquos manager Ms Alicia Flynn for her support on theproject the projectrsquos contractors Granite and BCI and the entireElmwood prison facilities staff for their cooperation and supportduring the monitoring activities
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 13
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 12
By Morty Prisament MSMP AICP Strategenesis-GPC
The Planning Sustainability Health ConnectionA Glimpse at Emerging Trends
some predictions and prognostications about how we can makethe transition
Harmonic Convergence Health + SustainabilitySustainable Development is a logical contextual frame for
considering health in planning The classic definition from theBrundtland Commission is development that ldquomeets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needsrdquo CEQArsquos requirement toaddress long-term versus short-term needs appears to echo theCommissionrsquos definition of sustainable development MichaelThomas Needham referred similarly to lsquoSustainableDevelopmentrsquo ldquoas the ability to meet the needs of the presentwhile contributing to the future generationsrsquo needsrdquo
Sustainable development happens at many levels fromindividual buildings and neighborhoods-green building andsustainable communities to the city and regional scale greencities sustainable bioregions etc Sustainable development alsohas multiple dimensions from design and green planning togreen infrastructure Most relevant from a planninghealthperspective is sustainable developmentrsquos focus on enhancingldquomobilityrdquo This includes community design incorporatingmixed use development in combination with transit optionsstreetscape design that enhances pedestrianbike safety(ldquocomplete streetsrdquo) and access to services and amenities Inessence an urban form characterized by mixed use andpedestrian and transit-oriented development is what makeswalking and biking more attractive as well as practical andfeasible On a regional level it embodies the ldquosmart growthrdquoprinciples of interconnected ldquowalkablerdquo and ldquobikeablerdquocommunities served by local businesses and linked to a largertransit and alternative modes network Think ldquoMillenniumParkrdquo in downtown Chicago or ldquoBell Street Parkrdquo in Seattle
The past decade has seen resurgence in not only theeconomic vitality of American cities but cityplanning And this has come about as a result ofthe sustainability movement Sustainability isproviding a framework for planners to move
beyond the traditional confines of Euclidian zoning adopting amore holistic and integrated approach to building communitiesat the human scale Sustainability initiatives have attractedbroad support because of the benefits conveyed on a number oflevels from reduction in greenhouse gases to economicdevelopment and quality-of-life However one of the mostprofound findings is the connection between ldquocommunityplanningrdquo and health In fact recent findings suggest that yourldquozip coderdquo is the single-most important determinant of an
individualrsquos health In other words how communities aredesigned can influence onersquos level of physical activity andhence health Given the prominence of the obesity epidemicand rise in chronic diseases planners will increasingly be calledupon to play a role in promoting healthy communities This willexpand the mission of planning organizations to consider thehealth implications of land-use decisions The ldquoconvergencerdquo ofplanning and health and wellness represents a significant trendand one which will set a dominant tone This article is intendedto help planners understand this emerging trend
We begin with deciphering the connection betweenplanning and health specifically the ldquofitrdquo between health andsustainability Next we look at upstream health factors Wethen discuss the ldquoculturalrdquo transition in the planning healthand social services arenas that will be necessary in order to fullyrealize the potential of health sustainability planning Wehighlight the importance of power sharing between agencies andgrassroots organizations and highlight the evolution in policyplanning and environmental analysis along with the use ofhealth impact assessments (HIAs) Finally we conclude with
ldquoSocially ldquoGreen Healthrdquo occurs at a nexus of morally-laden decisions about living inthe world as patients workers consumers and citizensrdquo
(Institute for the Future Health Horizons Program)
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 13
continued on page 14
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
MANDATORYSHIPPINGREQUIREMENT
You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
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bull One full conference registration (not
including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference
program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
ExhibitorTable Top $1500
bull One Day conference registration
(not including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference Website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Business card ad in conference
program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Business card advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Recognition on all printed and electronic advertising forconference
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Copper $500bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
Conference Bag Sponsor $2500bull One full conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Lanyard Sponsor $1500bull One Day conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
Website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Business card ad in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Public Agency SponsorsContact AEP 2013 Conference for more information
Platinum $10000bull Exhibit booth (choice of premier location)
bull Two full conference registrations (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at all sponsored functions
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Full-page advertisement in the conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Gold $5000bull Recognition as a Gold sponsor for a major conference
event
bull Exhibit booth (choice of location)
bull One full conference registration (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at sponsored function
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Half-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Silver $2000bull Recognition as a Silver sponsor for a conference
event or mobile workshops
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Two meal tickets (breakfast or lunch)
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Quarter-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list SPONSORSH IP EXH IB I TOR QUEST IONS
2013 CONFERENCE PLANNERLynne Bynder Meetings Xceptional lbyndercalifaeporg
For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
Note Payment is appreciated at the time this form is submitted but must be received no later than March 1 2013All fields below are required
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Check Visa Mastercard Discovercard BoothTabletop Space No
Credit Card Number
Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Verification Code
Billing Address for Credit Card
Billing City State ZIP
SponsorExhibitor Registration
Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
administrative fee will be
given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Bronze - $10001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
Program Ads
Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
Lanyard Sponsor - $1500
Copper - $500
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
Public InvolvementEducation Programs
MERIT AWARDSan Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter ProgramPrepared for San Diego Gas and ElectricPrepared by San Diego Gas and Electric Smart Meter Program ndash Customer Experience
The SDGampE Smart Meter Programrsquos detailed messaging plan may be used as a model foreffective outreach Itrsquos 90-60-30-day notification plan is transferable to other publiceducation efforts The informational door hangers were an innovative approach to reachinga segment of the public that might otherwise have been missed Excellent work
Contact Risa Baron Sempra Utilities Office 8586541857 rbaronsemprautilitiescom
Humor Award
AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line -General Outreach and Educational MaterialsPrepared for AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line members Prepared by AECOM Unnatural Resources Practice Line
The Awards Jury found this project to be creative and hilarious ndash especially to nerds Thetricksters at AECOM presented a real tongue-in-cheek treat for the reader Halloween willnever be the same and neither will the employee who portrayed the patient zombie It takesthe notion of ldquoother duties as assignedrdquo to a whole other realm Thanks to the knowledgeableand respected AECOM technical staff for sharing your internal office humor and providingthe Awards Jury an enjoyable respite from the serious environmental analysis and climatereduction plansContact John Hute AECOM 9164145876
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 8
2012 AEP Awards Program continued from page 7
AcknowledgementsOne of the most important AEP volunteer groups is the AEP Awards Jury These are AEP peer professionals chosen for
their years of experience and expertise in the profession AEP recognized the following individuals who gave graciously manydays of their time to review and judge all the submittals and hours spent on AEP conference calls to reach consensus decisionsusing the AEP rating criteria Thank you all
AEP 2012 AWARDS VIDEO PRODUCTIONWe thank Megan Giglini Vivian Gaddie and Joan Valle of URS for the great video for the awards program We thank URS
for sponsoring the Awards Program The video was enjoyed by all
AEP 2012 CONFERENCE COMMITTEEFinally we thank the Co-Chairs for this conference Trevor Macenski Michael Brandman Associates and John Kinsey
Wanger Jones Helsley PC for leadership and hard work and their little army of conference volunteers Thank you all for awonderful successful conference
AEP 2012 AWARDS JURYDev Vrat AICP Jury ChairUrban Studies and Planning DepartmentCalifornia State University Northridge
Patti Nahil AICPPGN
Jeffry S Rice AICPURS
Crystahl TaylorPadre Associates Inc
Honey L WaltersAscent Environmental Inc
Ray WeissESA
Accepting this award Carolyn Winn VP Customer ServiceSan Diego Gas and Electric
Accepting this award John Hute AECOM
Summer is here and it has warmed up It is the timefor vacations and exploring the outdoors I hope youget out there and refresh your fun time hiking or justhaving a good time doing your favorite activity Theenvironmental field continues to take more
importance in all aspects of our lives We hear more newscoverage of disasters and their environmental effectsEnvironmental professionals are sought out for professionaladvice in every aspect of our community issues We have astronger voice in developing environmental policy inCalifornia and in every state in this nation So I ask what roledo you play and how can you stay sharp with your skills
AEP and NAEP offer many opportunities includingCEQANEPA Workshops special training in air qualitytransportation planning greenhouse gas emission impactsurban pollution in our nations water and the list goes on AEPis planning for the Fall Basic CEQA Workshop Look to theAEP Website and to upcoming newsletters for the Fall BasicCEQA Workshops
AEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop this summerDates are July 25th in Clovis CA July 30 in Oakland CA July31 in San Diego CA and August 1 in Carson CA Go to thecalifaeporg website for more information This is the first timeAEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop training program
NAEP is continuing to offer Webinars I will be sendinginformation to you as it is published Take advantage of these90 minute online training programs They are valuable andgreat to stay current on the regulatory policy and court cases foryour work Look for more information in the near futureNAEP is working hard to increase real value opportunities toenvironmental professionals Recent webinars on FrackingEndangered Species and Green Energy Development Impactsto Natural Resources were presented by NAEP
NAEP posts bimonthly E-Newsletters A recentedition included in some excellent articles on
various environmental topics The E-Newlettersare posted on the AEP Website and e-mailed
to AEP members when published These aregreat resources to read current events in
the environmental profession and staycurrent on the happening scene
Look for the most recent edition onour website
NAEP will be conducting aChapter Retreat July 21 and
22 2012 in Kansas CityThis is a time when the
From the NAEP Liaisonrsquos DeskNAEPAFFILIATION
By Roger W Turner
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 9
Chapter representatives will go over the strategic goals andreview the programs provided by NAEP The Chapter Retreatwill help set the new course for NAEP in providing its Chapterservices and programs to its members Note all AEP members areaffiliated with NAEP and will benefit from programs trainingand conferences NAEP produces I will publish the results of theChapter Retreat in a future edition of this report
The 2013 NAEPAEP Joint Conference is planned for April1 to 5 2013 The theme is ldquoWalk the Talkrdquo The conferencecommittee is hard at work planning what will sure to be aninformative and engaging event for environmental professionalsOur conference will be held in an outstanding state-of-the-artconference facility at the JW Marriott Hotel located in thevibrant LA Live complex in downtown Los Angeles
The hotel and conference facility sport a front-row seat tosome of Los Angelesrsquo top attractions include the Staples Centerthe Nokia Theatre Regal Cinemas and a wide variety of shopsand restaurants In addition despite the car-centered nature ofgreater Los Angeles many world-class attractions can be reachedvia public transit which is easily accessible from the complex
The conference program will feature dynamic regional andnational keynote speakers and an all-day pre-conferencesymposium on climate change adaptation Conference sessionswill cover topics including NEPA and CEQA Climate ChangeWater Supply and Delivery Air Quality Energy and AlternativeEnergy Development Marine and Coastal Issues HabitatMitigation Transportation Land Use and Cultural ResourcesThere will also be numerous other conference and social eventsthat will take advantage of the conference location including anumber of mobile workshops and a 5K run through some ofdowntown Los Angelesrsquo top attractions
Look for more information in future editions of my columnand on the AEP Website
Please mark your calendar-
The presentation abstracts submittal deadline-August 15 2012
The sponsor exhibitor submittal deadline-March 1 2013
The 2013 awards nomination submittal deadline-August 15 2012
As always I look forward to your comments and thoughts Ialso invite you to write me at rwturnerhotmailcom or call
(951) 707-5020 if you have a question about NAEP or needassistance in obtaining service from NAEP
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 11
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 10
By Bill Goggin Senior Biologist EMC Planning Group
Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
solve an on-going maintenance problem that had become ahealth liability the prison staff proposed to construct a pavedpath between security fences so that the facilityrsquos guards couldbetter patrol this area (several of the guards had suffered turnedankles and knees because of the uneven and pot-holed groundsurface) Because the project had a potential to impact sensitivebiological resources Santa Clara County staff contracted withEMC Planning Group to assist the County with complying withthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and otherstate and federal environmental laws established to protectsensitive animals and their habitats including what is the subjectof this short article an established egret and heron rookery
During the performance of an earlier biological pre-construction survey performed by EMC Planning Group in July2010 an active rookery (a colonial breeding bird site) wasobserved within the south-central portion of the prison facilityrsquosmain courtyard The rookery is located within a cluster of denselyfoliated trees and contained approximately 50-60 nests fromthree species of birds great egret (Ardea alba) snowy egret(Egretta thula) and black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax
You can hear the sound as you approach thecourtyard of the Elmwood Correctional Facilityalthough itrsquos not exactly clear whatrsquos causing allthe commotion It starts as a low backgroundchattering and builds to a near cacophony close to
the mess hall Beyond these seemingly discordant soundseverything in the scene appears to be in order the prisonrsquosinmates going about their daily routine dressed in white- andblack-striped jumpsuits sweeping lifting weights or casuallytalking in groups while the watchful guards keep a dutiful eyeout for anything out of the ordinary All in all itrsquos just anotherordinary day at the Elmwood Correctional Facility But what iscausing all this noise you may ask yourself Finally out of ideasyou glance heavenward and thatrsquos when it hits you (no notthat) there are birds in the trees above your head manybirdshellipand they are large birds Are you puzzled Donrsquot bebecause this is the story of the jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
The Elmwood Correctional Facility is a low-security SantaClara County prison located west of Interstate 880 and north ofGreat American Parkway in Milpitas California In order to
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 11
Birds of a Feather Flock Together continued from page 10
nycticorax) The ground surface beneath these trees showedevidence of long-term site use by rookeryrsquos birds as wasdemonstrated by an accumulation of whitewash feathers andegg shell fragments
Especially unique in an urban area the Elmwood rookerysite is believed to be the only egret and heron rookery in thesouthern San Francisco Bay located within an entirely fencedanthropogenic setting and may be the only one of its kind innorthern California Colonial breeding sites are especiallyimportant when located within urbanized environments asdevelopment and land conversion often degrades orremoves available rookery habitat and asa result opportunities for colonialnesting species in urban areasare limited These sites arealso significant becausethey often support asizeable segment ofthe local populationand because theirproximity to foragingareas can reducetravel distances theymay potentially reducepredator-prey (iemortality) interactions
Because construction wasplanned during the most sensitive periodof the birds natural life history cycle the projectrsquosconstruction activities had a potential to cause detrimentalimpacts (ie elevated levels of noise dust and fumes) possiblyaffecting the birds nesting and juvenile rearing which couldhave led to fines and negative press for the County Thereforein order to protect this important resource in spring 2011 theCounty retained EMC Planning Group to monitor the rookeryduring the projectrsquos construction whenever heavy equipmentoperation would be occurring within 500 feet of the rookery
It is important to note that none of bird species living at theElmwood rookery (great egret snowy egret and night heron) arespecifically listed as threatened or endangered by the state orfederal Endangered Species Acts however the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (CDFG) considers colonialbreeding sites to be sensitive resource areas that are affordedprotection under CDFG Code during the breeding bird seasonas they can be sensitive to human intrusion and disturbance Inaddition to state regulations the protection of egrets and heronsare covered under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act Oncenests have been constructed and eggs are present the rookerysite becomes a protected resource area and cannot be disturbedReproduction for the rookeries species generally occurs from
early April through July with the juvenile rearing periodextending into mid-September
Behavioral monitoring of the egret and heron rookeryconsisted of a qualified EMC Planning Group biologist stationedinside the facilityrsquos perimeter fence in a direct line of siteapproximately 275 feet from the rookery during constructionactivities or during operation of heavy equipment within 500feet of the rookery During construction the monitoringbiologist observed egret and heron behavior using hand heldbinoculars and a high magnification field spotting scope for signs
of stress andor agitation Notes on behavioralinteractions (ie preeninggrooming
feeding sibling competition etc)and daily counts on numbers of
individuals and juvenilespresent were recorded
C o n s t r u c t i o ncommenced on April27 and an EMCPlanning Groupbiologist conductedworker environmental
awareness trainingconcerning the presence
of the rookery and theimportance of protecting the
rookery During the projectrsquosimplementation no disturbance of the
rookery was noted and the rookeries behavior wasessentially unchanged by project activities Approximately 38adult and 23 juvenile egrets and herons were observedthroughout the construction period
By incorporating these pro-active impact minimization andspecial-status species protection measures into the projectrsquosimplementation the County as the lead agency demonstratedproper compliance with CDFG Code and CEQA law and thisimportant and sensitive resource was safeguarded frominadvertent disturbance This model of good stewardshipdemonstrates leadership on the part of the County and theyshould be commended for stepping up All land managers canlearn from this experience and should take note itrsquos alwaysbetter to err on the side of caution
EMC Planning Group wishes to thank the County of SantaClara the projectrsquos manager Ms Alicia Flynn for her support on theproject the projectrsquos contractors Granite and BCI and the entireElmwood prison facilities staff for their cooperation and supportduring the monitoring activities
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 13
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 12
By Morty Prisament MSMP AICP Strategenesis-GPC
The Planning Sustainability Health ConnectionA Glimpse at Emerging Trends
some predictions and prognostications about how we can makethe transition
Harmonic Convergence Health + SustainabilitySustainable Development is a logical contextual frame for
considering health in planning The classic definition from theBrundtland Commission is development that ldquomeets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needsrdquo CEQArsquos requirement toaddress long-term versus short-term needs appears to echo theCommissionrsquos definition of sustainable development MichaelThomas Needham referred similarly to lsquoSustainableDevelopmentrsquo ldquoas the ability to meet the needs of the presentwhile contributing to the future generationsrsquo needsrdquo
Sustainable development happens at many levels fromindividual buildings and neighborhoods-green building andsustainable communities to the city and regional scale greencities sustainable bioregions etc Sustainable development alsohas multiple dimensions from design and green planning togreen infrastructure Most relevant from a planninghealthperspective is sustainable developmentrsquos focus on enhancingldquomobilityrdquo This includes community design incorporatingmixed use development in combination with transit optionsstreetscape design that enhances pedestrianbike safety(ldquocomplete streetsrdquo) and access to services and amenities Inessence an urban form characterized by mixed use andpedestrian and transit-oriented development is what makeswalking and biking more attractive as well as practical andfeasible On a regional level it embodies the ldquosmart growthrdquoprinciples of interconnected ldquowalkablerdquo and ldquobikeablerdquocommunities served by local businesses and linked to a largertransit and alternative modes network Think ldquoMillenniumParkrdquo in downtown Chicago or ldquoBell Street Parkrdquo in Seattle
The past decade has seen resurgence in not only theeconomic vitality of American cities but cityplanning And this has come about as a result ofthe sustainability movement Sustainability isproviding a framework for planners to move
beyond the traditional confines of Euclidian zoning adopting amore holistic and integrated approach to building communitiesat the human scale Sustainability initiatives have attractedbroad support because of the benefits conveyed on a number oflevels from reduction in greenhouse gases to economicdevelopment and quality-of-life However one of the mostprofound findings is the connection between ldquocommunityplanningrdquo and health In fact recent findings suggest that yourldquozip coderdquo is the single-most important determinant of an
individualrsquos health In other words how communities aredesigned can influence onersquos level of physical activity andhence health Given the prominence of the obesity epidemicand rise in chronic diseases planners will increasingly be calledupon to play a role in promoting healthy communities This willexpand the mission of planning organizations to consider thehealth implications of land-use decisions The ldquoconvergencerdquo ofplanning and health and wellness represents a significant trendand one which will set a dominant tone This article is intendedto help planners understand this emerging trend
We begin with deciphering the connection betweenplanning and health specifically the ldquofitrdquo between health andsustainability Next we look at upstream health factors Wethen discuss the ldquoculturalrdquo transition in the planning healthand social services arenas that will be necessary in order to fullyrealize the potential of health sustainability planning Wehighlight the importance of power sharing between agencies andgrassroots organizations and highlight the evolution in policyplanning and environmental analysis along with the use ofhealth impact assessments (HIAs) Finally we conclude with
ldquoSocially ldquoGreen Healthrdquo occurs at a nexus of morally-laden decisions about living inthe world as patients workers consumers and citizensrdquo
(Institute for the Future Health Horizons Program)
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 13
continued on page 14
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
continued on page 15
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
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program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
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In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
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$50 Entry Fee except for
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Achievement and Outstanding
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check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
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You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
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bull Exhibit booth (choice of location)
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For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
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Billing City State ZIP
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Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
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Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
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sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
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a 50 refund less $100
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given On or after March 1
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See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
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Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
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Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
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Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
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SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
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Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
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Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
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11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
Summer is here and it has warmed up It is the timefor vacations and exploring the outdoors I hope youget out there and refresh your fun time hiking or justhaving a good time doing your favorite activity Theenvironmental field continues to take more
importance in all aspects of our lives We hear more newscoverage of disasters and their environmental effectsEnvironmental professionals are sought out for professionaladvice in every aspect of our community issues We have astronger voice in developing environmental policy inCalifornia and in every state in this nation So I ask what roledo you play and how can you stay sharp with your skills
AEP and NAEP offer many opportunities includingCEQANEPA Workshops special training in air qualitytransportation planning greenhouse gas emission impactsurban pollution in our nations water and the list goes on AEPis planning for the Fall Basic CEQA Workshop Look to theAEP Website and to upcoming newsletters for the Fall BasicCEQA Workshops
AEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop this summerDates are July 25th in Clovis CA July 30 in Oakland CA July31 in San Diego CA and August 1 in Carson CA Go to thecalifaeporg website for more information This is the first timeAEP is offering a Basic NEPA Workshop training program
NAEP is continuing to offer Webinars I will be sendinginformation to you as it is published Take advantage of these90 minute online training programs They are valuable andgreat to stay current on the regulatory policy and court cases foryour work Look for more information in the near futureNAEP is working hard to increase real value opportunities toenvironmental professionals Recent webinars on FrackingEndangered Species and Green Energy Development Impactsto Natural Resources were presented by NAEP
NAEP posts bimonthly E-Newsletters A recentedition included in some excellent articles on
various environmental topics The E-Newlettersare posted on the AEP Website and e-mailed
to AEP members when published These aregreat resources to read current events in
the environmental profession and staycurrent on the happening scene
Look for the most recent edition onour website
NAEP will be conducting aChapter Retreat July 21 and
22 2012 in Kansas CityThis is a time when the
From the NAEP Liaisonrsquos DeskNAEPAFFILIATION
By Roger W Turner
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 9
Chapter representatives will go over the strategic goals andreview the programs provided by NAEP The Chapter Retreatwill help set the new course for NAEP in providing its Chapterservices and programs to its members Note all AEP members areaffiliated with NAEP and will benefit from programs trainingand conferences NAEP produces I will publish the results of theChapter Retreat in a future edition of this report
The 2013 NAEPAEP Joint Conference is planned for April1 to 5 2013 The theme is ldquoWalk the Talkrdquo The conferencecommittee is hard at work planning what will sure to be aninformative and engaging event for environmental professionalsOur conference will be held in an outstanding state-of-the-artconference facility at the JW Marriott Hotel located in thevibrant LA Live complex in downtown Los Angeles
The hotel and conference facility sport a front-row seat tosome of Los Angelesrsquo top attractions include the Staples Centerthe Nokia Theatre Regal Cinemas and a wide variety of shopsand restaurants In addition despite the car-centered nature ofgreater Los Angeles many world-class attractions can be reachedvia public transit which is easily accessible from the complex
The conference program will feature dynamic regional andnational keynote speakers and an all-day pre-conferencesymposium on climate change adaptation Conference sessionswill cover topics including NEPA and CEQA Climate ChangeWater Supply and Delivery Air Quality Energy and AlternativeEnergy Development Marine and Coastal Issues HabitatMitigation Transportation Land Use and Cultural ResourcesThere will also be numerous other conference and social eventsthat will take advantage of the conference location including anumber of mobile workshops and a 5K run through some ofdowntown Los Angelesrsquo top attractions
Look for more information in future editions of my columnand on the AEP Website
Please mark your calendar-
The presentation abstracts submittal deadline-August 15 2012
The sponsor exhibitor submittal deadline-March 1 2013
The 2013 awards nomination submittal deadline-August 15 2012
As always I look forward to your comments and thoughts Ialso invite you to write me at rwturnerhotmailcom or call
(951) 707-5020 if you have a question about NAEP or needassistance in obtaining service from NAEP
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 11
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 10
By Bill Goggin Senior Biologist EMC Planning Group
Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
solve an on-going maintenance problem that had become ahealth liability the prison staff proposed to construct a pavedpath between security fences so that the facilityrsquos guards couldbetter patrol this area (several of the guards had suffered turnedankles and knees because of the uneven and pot-holed groundsurface) Because the project had a potential to impact sensitivebiological resources Santa Clara County staff contracted withEMC Planning Group to assist the County with complying withthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and otherstate and federal environmental laws established to protectsensitive animals and their habitats including what is the subjectof this short article an established egret and heron rookery
During the performance of an earlier biological pre-construction survey performed by EMC Planning Group in July2010 an active rookery (a colonial breeding bird site) wasobserved within the south-central portion of the prison facilityrsquosmain courtyard The rookery is located within a cluster of denselyfoliated trees and contained approximately 50-60 nests fromthree species of birds great egret (Ardea alba) snowy egret(Egretta thula) and black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax
You can hear the sound as you approach thecourtyard of the Elmwood Correctional Facilityalthough itrsquos not exactly clear whatrsquos causing allthe commotion It starts as a low backgroundchattering and builds to a near cacophony close to
the mess hall Beyond these seemingly discordant soundseverything in the scene appears to be in order the prisonrsquosinmates going about their daily routine dressed in white- andblack-striped jumpsuits sweeping lifting weights or casuallytalking in groups while the watchful guards keep a dutiful eyeout for anything out of the ordinary All in all itrsquos just anotherordinary day at the Elmwood Correctional Facility But what iscausing all this noise you may ask yourself Finally out of ideasyou glance heavenward and thatrsquos when it hits you (no notthat) there are birds in the trees above your head manybirdshellipand they are large birds Are you puzzled Donrsquot bebecause this is the story of the jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
The Elmwood Correctional Facility is a low-security SantaClara County prison located west of Interstate 880 and north ofGreat American Parkway in Milpitas California In order to
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 11
Birds of a Feather Flock Together continued from page 10
nycticorax) The ground surface beneath these trees showedevidence of long-term site use by rookeryrsquos birds as wasdemonstrated by an accumulation of whitewash feathers andegg shell fragments
Especially unique in an urban area the Elmwood rookerysite is believed to be the only egret and heron rookery in thesouthern San Francisco Bay located within an entirely fencedanthropogenic setting and may be the only one of its kind innorthern California Colonial breeding sites are especiallyimportant when located within urbanized environments asdevelopment and land conversion often degrades orremoves available rookery habitat and asa result opportunities for colonialnesting species in urban areasare limited These sites arealso significant becausethey often support asizeable segment ofthe local populationand because theirproximity to foragingareas can reducetravel distances theymay potentially reducepredator-prey (iemortality) interactions
Because construction wasplanned during the most sensitive periodof the birds natural life history cycle the projectrsquosconstruction activities had a potential to cause detrimentalimpacts (ie elevated levels of noise dust and fumes) possiblyaffecting the birds nesting and juvenile rearing which couldhave led to fines and negative press for the County Thereforein order to protect this important resource in spring 2011 theCounty retained EMC Planning Group to monitor the rookeryduring the projectrsquos construction whenever heavy equipmentoperation would be occurring within 500 feet of the rookery
It is important to note that none of bird species living at theElmwood rookery (great egret snowy egret and night heron) arespecifically listed as threatened or endangered by the state orfederal Endangered Species Acts however the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (CDFG) considers colonialbreeding sites to be sensitive resource areas that are affordedprotection under CDFG Code during the breeding bird seasonas they can be sensitive to human intrusion and disturbance Inaddition to state regulations the protection of egrets and heronsare covered under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act Oncenests have been constructed and eggs are present the rookerysite becomes a protected resource area and cannot be disturbedReproduction for the rookeries species generally occurs from
early April through July with the juvenile rearing periodextending into mid-September
Behavioral monitoring of the egret and heron rookeryconsisted of a qualified EMC Planning Group biologist stationedinside the facilityrsquos perimeter fence in a direct line of siteapproximately 275 feet from the rookery during constructionactivities or during operation of heavy equipment within 500feet of the rookery During construction the monitoringbiologist observed egret and heron behavior using hand heldbinoculars and a high magnification field spotting scope for signs
of stress andor agitation Notes on behavioralinteractions (ie preeninggrooming
feeding sibling competition etc)and daily counts on numbers of
individuals and juvenilespresent were recorded
C o n s t r u c t i o ncommenced on April27 and an EMCPlanning Groupbiologist conductedworker environmental
awareness trainingconcerning the presence
of the rookery and theimportance of protecting the
rookery During the projectrsquosimplementation no disturbance of the
rookery was noted and the rookeries behavior wasessentially unchanged by project activities Approximately 38adult and 23 juvenile egrets and herons were observedthroughout the construction period
By incorporating these pro-active impact minimization andspecial-status species protection measures into the projectrsquosimplementation the County as the lead agency demonstratedproper compliance with CDFG Code and CEQA law and thisimportant and sensitive resource was safeguarded frominadvertent disturbance This model of good stewardshipdemonstrates leadership on the part of the County and theyshould be commended for stepping up All land managers canlearn from this experience and should take note itrsquos alwaysbetter to err on the side of caution
EMC Planning Group wishes to thank the County of SantaClara the projectrsquos manager Ms Alicia Flynn for her support on theproject the projectrsquos contractors Granite and BCI and the entireElmwood prison facilities staff for their cooperation and supportduring the monitoring activities
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 13
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 12
By Morty Prisament MSMP AICP Strategenesis-GPC
The Planning Sustainability Health ConnectionA Glimpse at Emerging Trends
some predictions and prognostications about how we can makethe transition
Harmonic Convergence Health + SustainabilitySustainable Development is a logical contextual frame for
considering health in planning The classic definition from theBrundtland Commission is development that ldquomeets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needsrdquo CEQArsquos requirement toaddress long-term versus short-term needs appears to echo theCommissionrsquos definition of sustainable development MichaelThomas Needham referred similarly to lsquoSustainableDevelopmentrsquo ldquoas the ability to meet the needs of the presentwhile contributing to the future generationsrsquo needsrdquo
Sustainable development happens at many levels fromindividual buildings and neighborhoods-green building andsustainable communities to the city and regional scale greencities sustainable bioregions etc Sustainable development alsohas multiple dimensions from design and green planning togreen infrastructure Most relevant from a planninghealthperspective is sustainable developmentrsquos focus on enhancingldquomobilityrdquo This includes community design incorporatingmixed use development in combination with transit optionsstreetscape design that enhances pedestrianbike safety(ldquocomplete streetsrdquo) and access to services and amenities Inessence an urban form characterized by mixed use andpedestrian and transit-oriented development is what makeswalking and biking more attractive as well as practical andfeasible On a regional level it embodies the ldquosmart growthrdquoprinciples of interconnected ldquowalkablerdquo and ldquobikeablerdquocommunities served by local businesses and linked to a largertransit and alternative modes network Think ldquoMillenniumParkrdquo in downtown Chicago or ldquoBell Street Parkrdquo in Seattle
The past decade has seen resurgence in not only theeconomic vitality of American cities but cityplanning And this has come about as a result ofthe sustainability movement Sustainability isproviding a framework for planners to move
beyond the traditional confines of Euclidian zoning adopting amore holistic and integrated approach to building communitiesat the human scale Sustainability initiatives have attractedbroad support because of the benefits conveyed on a number oflevels from reduction in greenhouse gases to economicdevelopment and quality-of-life However one of the mostprofound findings is the connection between ldquocommunityplanningrdquo and health In fact recent findings suggest that yourldquozip coderdquo is the single-most important determinant of an
individualrsquos health In other words how communities aredesigned can influence onersquos level of physical activity andhence health Given the prominence of the obesity epidemicand rise in chronic diseases planners will increasingly be calledupon to play a role in promoting healthy communities This willexpand the mission of planning organizations to consider thehealth implications of land-use decisions The ldquoconvergencerdquo ofplanning and health and wellness represents a significant trendand one which will set a dominant tone This article is intendedto help planners understand this emerging trend
We begin with deciphering the connection betweenplanning and health specifically the ldquofitrdquo between health andsustainability Next we look at upstream health factors Wethen discuss the ldquoculturalrdquo transition in the planning healthand social services arenas that will be necessary in order to fullyrealize the potential of health sustainability planning Wehighlight the importance of power sharing between agencies andgrassroots organizations and highlight the evolution in policyplanning and environmental analysis along with the use ofhealth impact assessments (HIAs) Finally we conclude with
ldquoSocially ldquoGreen Healthrdquo occurs at a nexus of morally-laden decisions about living inthe world as patients workers consumers and citizensrdquo
(Institute for the Future Health Horizons Program)
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 13
continued on page 14
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
continued on page 15
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
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Posthumous awards will also be given and
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FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 11
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 10
By Bill Goggin Senior Biologist EMC Planning Group
Birds of a Feather Flock TogetherThe Jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
solve an on-going maintenance problem that had become ahealth liability the prison staff proposed to construct a pavedpath between security fences so that the facilityrsquos guards couldbetter patrol this area (several of the guards had suffered turnedankles and knees because of the uneven and pot-holed groundsurface) Because the project had a potential to impact sensitivebiological resources Santa Clara County staff contracted withEMC Planning Group to assist the County with complying withthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and otherstate and federal environmental laws established to protectsensitive animals and their habitats including what is the subjectof this short article an established egret and heron rookery
During the performance of an earlier biological pre-construction survey performed by EMC Planning Group in July2010 an active rookery (a colonial breeding bird site) wasobserved within the south-central portion of the prison facilityrsquosmain courtyard The rookery is located within a cluster of denselyfoliated trees and contained approximately 50-60 nests fromthree species of birds great egret (Ardea alba) snowy egret(Egretta thula) and black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax
You can hear the sound as you approach thecourtyard of the Elmwood Correctional Facilityalthough itrsquos not exactly clear whatrsquos causing allthe commotion It starts as a low backgroundchattering and builds to a near cacophony close to
the mess hall Beyond these seemingly discordant soundseverything in the scene appears to be in order the prisonrsquosinmates going about their daily routine dressed in white- andblack-striped jumpsuits sweeping lifting weights or casuallytalking in groups while the watchful guards keep a dutiful eyeout for anything out of the ordinary All in all itrsquos just anotherordinary day at the Elmwood Correctional Facility But what iscausing all this noise you may ask yourself Finally out of ideasyou glance heavenward and thatrsquos when it hits you (no notthat) there are birds in the trees above your head manybirdshellipand they are large birds Are you puzzled Donrsquot bebecause this is the story of the jailbirds of Elmwood Prison
The Elmwood Correctional Facility is a low-security SantaClara County prison located west of Interstate 880 and north ofGreat American Parkway in Milpitas California In order to
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 11
Birds of a Feather Flock Together continued from page 10
nycticorax) The ground surface beneath these trees showedevidence of long-term site use by rookeryrsquos birds as wasdemonstrated by an accumulation of whitewash feathers andegg shell fragments
Especially unique in an urban area the Elmwood rookerysite is believed to be the only egret and heron rookery in thesouthern San Francisco Bay located within an entirely fencedanthropogenic setting and may be the only one of its kind innorthern California Colonial breeding sites are especiallyimportant when located within urbanized environments asdevelopment and land conversion often degrades orremoves available rookery habitat and asa result opportunities for colonialnesting species in urban areasare limited These sites arealso significant becausethey often support asizeable segment ofthe local populationand because theirproximity to foragingareas can reducetravel distances theymay potentially reducepredator-prey (iemortality) interactions
Because construction wasplanned during the most sensitive periodof the birds natural life history cycle the projectrsquosconstruction activities had a potential to cause detrimentalimpacts (ie elevated levels of noise dust and fumes) possiblyaffecting the birds nesting and juvenile rearing which couldhave led to fines and negative press for the County Thereforein order to protect this important resource in spring 2011 theCounty retained EMC Planning Group to monitor the rookeryduring the projectrsquos construction whenever heavy equipmentoperation would be occurring within 500 feet of the rookery
It is important to note that none of bird species living at theElmwood rookery (great egret snowy egret and night heron) arespecifically listed as threatened or endangered by the state orfederal Endangered Species Acts however the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (CDFG) considers colonialbreeding sites to be sensitive resource areas that are affordedprotection under CDFG Code during the breeding bird seasonas they can be sensitive to human intrusion and disturbance Inaddition to state regulations the protection of egrets and heronsare covered under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act Oncenests have been constructed and eggs are present the rookerysite becomes a protected resource area and cannot be disturbedReproduction for the rookeries species generally occurs from
early April through July with the juvenile rearing periodextending into mid-September
Behavioral monitoring of the egret and heron rookeryconsisted of a qualified EMC Planning Group biologist stationedinside the facilityrsquos perimeter fence in a direct line of siteapproximately 275 feet from the rookery during constructionactivities or during operation of heavy equipment within 500feet of the rookery During construction the monitoringbiologist observed egret and heron behavior using hand heldbinoculars and a high magnification field spotting scope for signs
of stress andor agitation Notes on behavioralinteractions (ie preeninggrooming
feeding sibling competition etc)and daily counts on numbers of
individuals and juvenilespresent were recorded
C o n s t r u c t i o ncommenced on April27 and an EMCPlanning Groupbiologist conductedworker environmental
awareness trainingconcerning the presence
of the rookery and theimportance of protecting the
rookery During the projectrsquosimplementation no disturbance of the
rookery was noted and the rookeries behavior wasessentially unchanged by project activities Approximately 38adult and 23 juvenile egrets and herons were observedthroughout the construction period
By incorporating these pro-active impact minimization andspecial-status species protection measures into the projectrsquosimplementation the County as the lead agency demonstratedproper compliance with CDFG Code and CEQA law and thisimportant and sensitive resource was safeguarded frominadvertent disturbance This model of good stewardshipdemonstrates leadership on the part of the County and theyshould be commended for stepping up All land managers canlearn from this experience and should take note itrsquos alwaysbetter to err on the side of caution
EMC Planning Group wishes to thank the County of SantaClara the projectrsquos manager Ms Alicia Flynn for her support on theproject the projectrsquos contractors Granite and BCI and the entireElmwood prison facilities staff for their cooperation and supportduring the monitoring activities
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 13
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 12
By Morty Prisament MSMP AICP Strategenesis-GPC
The Planning Sustainability Health ConnectionA Glimpse at Emerging Trends
some predictions and prognostications about how we can makethe transition
Harmonic Convergence Health + SustainabilitySustainable Development is a logical contextual frame for
considering health in planning The classic definition from theBrundtland Commission is development that ldquomeets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needsrdquo CEQArsquos requirement toaddress long-term versus short-term needs appears to echo theCommissionrsquos definition of sustainable development MichaelThomas Needham referred similarly to lsquoSustainableDevelopmentrsquo ldquoas the ability to meet the needs of the presentwhile contributing to the future generationsrsquo needsrdquo
Sustainable development happens at many levels fromindividual buildings and neighborhoods-green building andsustainable communities to the city and regional scale greencities sustainable bioregions etc Sustainable development alsohas multiple dimensions from design and green planning togreen infrastructure Most relevant from a planninghealthperspective is sustainable developmentrsquos focus on enhancingldquomobilityrdquo This includes community design incorporatingmixed use development in combination with transit optionsstreetscape design that enhances pedestrianbike safety(ldquocomplete streetsrdquo) and access to services and amenities Inessence an urban form characterized by mixed use andpedestrian and transit-oriented development is what makeswalking and biking more attractive as well as practical andfeasible On a regional level it embodies the ldquosmart growthrdquoprinciples of interconnected ldquowalkablerdquo and ldquobikeablerdquocommunities served by local businesses and linked to a largertransit and alternative modes network Think ldquoMillenniumParkrdquo in downtown Chicago or ldquoBell Street Parkrdquo in Seattle
The past decade has seen resurgence in not only theeconomic vitality of American cities but cityplanning And this has come about as a result ofthe sustainability movement Sustainability isproviding a framework for planners to move
beyond the traditional confines of Euclidian zoning adopting amore holistic and integrated approach to building communitiesat the human scale Sustainability initiatives have attractedbroad support because of the benefits conveyed on a number oflevels from reduction in greenhouse gases to economicdevelopment and quality-of-life However one of the mostprofound findings is the connection between ldquocommunityplanningrdquo and health In fact recent findings suggest that yourldquozip coderdquo is the single-most important determinant of an
individualrsquos health In other words how communities aredesigned can influence onersquos level of physical activity andhence health Given the prominence of the obesity epidemicand rise in chronic diseases planners will increasingly be calledupon to play a role in promoting healthy communities This willexpand the mission of planning organizations to consider thehealth implications of land-use decisions The ldquoconvergencerdquo ofplanning and health and wellness represents a significant trendand one which will set a dominant tone This article is intendedto help planners understand this emerging trend
We begin with deciphering the connection betweenplanning and health specifically the ldquofitrdquo between health andsustainability Next we look at upstream health factors Wethen discuss the ldquoculturalrdquo transition in the planning healthand social services arenas that will be necessary in order to fullyrealize the potential of health sustainability planning Wehighlight the importance of power sharing between agencies andgrassroots organizations and highlight the evolution in policyplanning and environmental analysis along with the use ofhealth impact assessments (HIAs) Finally we conclude with
ldquoSocially ldquoGreen Healthrdquo occurs at a nexus of morally-laden decisions about living inthe world as patients workers consumers and citizensrdquo
(Institute for the Future Health Horizons Program)
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 13
continued on page 14
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
continued on page 15
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
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bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
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bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
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contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
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Birds of a Feather Flock Together continued from page 10
nycticorax) The ground surface beneath these trees showedevidence of long-term site use by rookeryrsquos birds as wasdemonstrated by an accumulation of whitewash feathers andegg shell fragments
Especially unique in an urban area the Elmwood rookerysite is believed to be the only egret and heron rookery in thesouthern San Francisco Bay located within an entirely fencedanthropogenic setting and may be the only one of its kind innorthern California Colonial breeding sites are especiallyimportant when located within urbanized environments asdevelopment and land conversion often degrades orremoves available rookery habitat and asa result opportunities for colonialnesting species in urban areasare limited These sites arealso significant becausethey often support asizeable segment ofthe local populationand because theirproximity to foragingareas can reducetravel distances theymay potentially reducepredator-prey (iemortality) interactions
Because construction wasplanned during the most sensitive periodof the birds natural life history cycle the projectrsquosconstruction activities had a potential to cause detrimentalimpacts (ie elevated levels of noise dust and fumes) possiblyaffecting the birds nesting and juvenile rearing which couldhave led to fines and negative press for the County Thereforein order to protect this important resource in spring 2011 theCounty retained EMC Planning Group to monitor the rookeryduring the projectrsquos construction whenever heavy equipmentoperation would be occurring within 500 feet of the rookery
It is important to note that none of bird species living at theElmwood rookery (great egret snowy egret and night heron) arespecifically listed as threatened or endangered by the state orfederal Endangered Species Acts however the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (CDFG) considers colonialbreeding sites to be sensitive resource areas that are affordedprotection under CDFG Code during the breeding bird seasonas they can be sensitive to human intrusion and disturbance Inaddition to state regulations the protection of egrets and heronsare covered under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act Oncenests have been constructed and eggs are present the rookerysite becomes a protected resource area and cannot be disturbedReproduction for the rookeries species generally occurs from
early April through July with the juvenile rearing periodextending into mid-September
Behavioral monitoring of the egret and heron rookeryconsisted of a qualified EMC Planning Group biologist stationedinside the facilityrsquos perimeter fence in a direct line of siteapproximately 275 feet from the rookery during constructionactivities or during operation of heavy equipment within 500feet of the rookery During construction the monitoringbiologist observed egret and heron behavior using hand heldbinoculars and a high magnification field spotting scope for signs
of stress andor agitation Notes on behavioralinteractions (ie preeninggrooming
feeding sibling competition etc)and daily counts on numbers of
individuals and juvenilespresent were recorded
C o n s t r u c t i o ncommenced on April27 and an EMCPlanning Groupbiologist conductedworker environmental
awareness trainingconcerning the presence
of the rookery and theimportance of protecting the
rookery During the projectrsquosimplementation no disturbance of the
rookery was noted and the rookeries behavior wasessentially unchanged by project activities Approximately 38adult and 23 juvenile egrets and herons were observedthroughout the construction period
By incorporating these pro-active impact minimization andspecial-status species protection measures into the projectrsquosimplementation the County as the lead agency demonstratedproper compliance with CDFG Code and CEQA law and thisimportant and sensitive resource was safeguarded frominadvertent disturbance This model of good stewardshipdemonstrates leadership on the part of the County and theyshould be commended for stepping up All land managers canlearn from this experience and should take note itrsquos alwaysbetter to err on the side of caution
EMC Planning Group wishes to thank the County of SantaClara the projectrsquos manager Ms Alicia Flynn for her support on theproject the projectrsquos contractors Granite and BCI and the entireElmwood prison facilities staff for their cooperation and supportduring the monitoring activities
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 13
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 12
By Morty Prisament MSMP AICP Strategenesis-GPC
The Planning Sustainability Health ConnectionA Glimpse at Emerging Trends
some predictions and prognostications about how we can makethe transition
Harmonic Convergence Health + SustainabilitySustainable Development is a logical contextual frame for
considering health in planning The classic definition from theBrundtland Commission is development that ldquomeets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needsrdquo CEQArsquos requirement toaddress long-term versus short-term needs appears to echo theCommissionrsquos definition of sustainable development MichaelThomas Needham referred similarly to lsquoSustainableDevelopmentrsquo ldquoas the ability to meet the needs of the presentwhile contributing to the future generationsrsquo needsrdquo
Sustainable development happens at many levels fromindividual buildings and neighborhoods-green building andsustainable communities to the city and regional scale greencities sustainable bioregions etc Sustainable development alsohas multiple dimensions from design and green planning togreen infrastructure Most relevant from a planninghealthperspective is sustainable developmentrsquos focus on enhancingldquomobilityrdquo This includes community design incorporatingmixed use development in combination with transit optionsstreetscape design that enhances pedestrianbike safety(ldquocomplete streetsrdquo) and access to services and amenities Inessence an urban form characterized by mixed use andpedestrian and transit-oriented development is what makeswalking and biking more attractive as well as practical andfeasible On a regional level it embodies the ldquosmart growthrdquoprinciples of interconnected ldquowalkablerdquo and ldquobikeablerdquocommunities served by local businesses and linked to a largertransit and alternative modes network Think ldquoMillenniumParkrdquo in downtown Chicago or ldquoBell Street Parkrdquo in Seattle
The past decade has seen resurgence in not only theeconomic vitality of American cities but cityplanning And this has come about as a result ofthe sustainability movement Sustainability isproviding a framework for planners to move
beyond the traditional confines of Euclidian zoning adopting amore holistic and integrated approach to building communitiesat the human scale Sustainability initiatives have attractedbroad support because of the benefits conveyed on a number oflevels from reduction in greenhouse gases to economicdevelopment and quality-of-life However one of the mostprofound findings is the connection between ldquocommunityplanningrdquo and health In fact recent findings suggest that yourldquozip coderdquo is the single-most important determinant of an
individualrsquos health In other words how communities aredesigned can influence onersquos level of physical activity andhence health Given the prominence of the obesity epidemicand rise in chronic diseases planners will increasingly be calledupon to play a role in promoting healthy communities This willexpand the mission of planning organizations to consider thehealth implications of land-use decisions The ldquoconvergencerdquo ofplanning and health and wellness represents a significant trendand one which will set a dominant tone This article is intendedto help planners understand this emerging trend
We begin with deciphering the connection betweenplanning and health specifically the ldquofitrdquo between health andsustainability Next we look at upstream health factors Wethen discuss the ldquoculturalrdquo transition in the planning healthand social services arenas that will be necessary in order to fullyrealize the potential of health sustainability planning Wehighlight the importance of power sharing between agencies andgrassroots organizations and highlight the evolution in policyplanning and environmental analysis along with the use ofhealth impact assessments (HIAs) Finally we conclude with
ldquoSocially ldquoGreen Healthrdquo occurs at a nexus of morally-laden decisions about living inthe world as patients workers consumers and citizensrdquo
(Institute for the Future Health Horizons Program)
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 13
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The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
MANDATORYSHIPPINGREQUIREMENT
You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
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bull One full conference registration (not
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bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
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bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
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bull Pre-conference attendee list
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bull Your companyagency name posted
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httpwwwn-aep2013org
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Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
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workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
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bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
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bull Pre-conference attendee list
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bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list SPONSORSH IP EXH IB I TOR QUEST IONS
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For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
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Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
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7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
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sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
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given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
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Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
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2nd sponsoring event choice
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SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
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We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
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N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 13
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 12
By Morty Prisament MSMP AICP Strategenesis-GPC
The Planning Sustainability Health ConnectionA Glimpse at Emerging Trends
some predictions and prognostications about how we can makethe transition
Harmonic Convergence Health + SustainabilitySustainable Development is a logical contextual frame for
considering health in planning The classic definition from theBrundtland Commission is development that ldquomeets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needsrdquo CEQArsquos requirement toaddress long-term versus short-term needs appears to echo theCommissionrsquos definition of sustainable development MichaelThomas Needham referred similarly to lsquoSustainableDevelopmentrsquo ldquoas the ability to meet the needs of the presentwhile contributing to the future generationsrsquo needsrdquo
Sustainable development happens at many levels fromindividual buildings and neighborhoods-green building andsustainable communities to the city and regional scale greencities sustainable bioregions etc Sustainable development alsohas multiple dimensions from design and green planning togreen infrastructure Most relevant from a planninghealthperspective is sustainable developmentrsquos focus on enhancingldquomobilityrdquo This includes community design incorporatingmixed use development in combination with transit optionsstreetscape design that enhances pedestrianbike safety(ldquocomplete streetsrdquo) and access to services and amenities Inessence an urban form characterized by mixed use andpedestrian and transit-oriented development is what makeswalking and biking more attractive as well as practical andfeasible On a regional level it embodies the ldquosmart growthrdquoprinciples of interconnected ldquowalkablerdquo and ldquobikeablerdquocommunities served by local businesses and linked to a largertransit and alternative modes network Think ldquoMillenniumParkrdquo in downtown Chicago or ldquoBell Street Parkrdquo in Seattle
The past decade has seen resurgence in not only theeconomic vitality of American cities but cityplanning And this has come about as a result ofthe sustainability movement Sustainability isproviding a framework for planners to move
beyond the traditional confines of Euclidian zoning adopting amore holistic and integrated approach to building communitiesat the human scale Sustainability initiatives have attractedbroad support because of the benefits conveyed on a number oflevels from reduction in greenhouse gases to economicdevelopment and quality-of-life However one of the mostprofound findings is the connection between ldquocommunityplanningrdquo and health In fact recent findings suggest that yourldquozip coderdquo is the single-most important determinant of an
individualrsquos health In other words how communities aredesigned can influence onersquos level of physical activity andhence health Given the prominence of the obesity epidemicand rise in chronic diseases planners will increasingly be calledupon to play a role in promoting healthy communities This willexpand the mission of planning organizations to consider thehealth implications of land-use decisions The ldquoconvergencerdquo ofplanning and health and wellness represents a significant trendand one which will set a dominant tone This article is intendedto help planners understand this emerging trend
We begin with deciphering the connection betweenplanning and health specifically the ldquofitrdquo between health andsustainability Next we look at upstream health factors Wethen discuss the ldquoculturalrdquo transition in the planning healthand social services arenas that will be necessary in order to fullyrealize the potential of health sustainability planning Wehighlight the importance of power sharing between agencies andgrassroots organizations and highlight the evolution in policyplanning and environmental analysis along with the use ofhealth impact assessments (HIAs) Finally we conclude with
ldquoSocially ldquoGreen Healthrdquo occurs at a nexus of morally-laden decisions about living inthe world as patients workers consumers and citizensrdquo
(Institute for the Future Health Horizons Program)
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 13
continued on page 14
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
continued on page 15
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
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Full AEP Member $ 15000
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continued on page 14
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 12
Health FactorsIncreasingly health researchers are finding that health
problems are influenced by societal policies and environmentsthat either support behaviors or fail to foster healthier choicesDr Kawachi stressed that where you live affects how you liveThere is growing consensus that major health problems will notbe solved solely by individual actions and choices By movingldquoupstreamrdquo to address causes and improving environments wherewe work learn and play we can reduce chronic illnesses DrKawachi specifically cites changes in ldquotransportation policiesand urban zoningrdquo (Physical Activity and the BuiltEnvironment What Worksrdquo Statewide Conference Sponsoredby Health by Design September 10 2007 Indianapolis IN)
Health care genetics and lifestyle changes only take us so far Ifyou want to prevent obesity you need to cure the environmentnot the individualrdquo
Dr Ichiro Kawachi delivering Keynote address at StatewidePolicy Forum on Social Determinants of Health 111306(httpbcbsmnfoundationcom objectsTier_3forum_proceedingspdf )
ldquoWe must understand that education housing transportationand community development and income policies are healthpolicies- Jan Malcolm (httpmngov health-reformimagesTask-Force-and-Work-Groups-Summary-2012-01-31pdf )
In essence it appears that health professionals areabandoning their long-held belief in the efficacy of healtheducation programs They have learned that such programsrarely lead to sustained behavioral change unless scaled up andinstituted through formal and informal PSE changes Anupstream approach might also involve measures designed toinfluence diet and nutrition such as agricultural food subsidiesand national nutrition standards If this seems out-of-bounds toyou planners out there think about the growing trend topromote local and sustainable foods through urban agricultureand farmerrsquos markets or the efforts by schools and universities tosource more sustainable food options
Cultural Transition Sustainable Development by its very nature is
interdisciplinary and in the case of health and land-use willrequire the ldquotriadrdquo of planners health and social servicesprofessionals to collaborate in developing plans and forgingstrategies This would hardly be the first time that planners haveworked with health professionals Solid waste and water qualityfacility siting as well as development review call for planners towork routinely with local health departments as well as Stateand federal agencies like Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Toxic Substances Control and CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services What has changed is that until
recently health issues have not been a consideration in land-usetransportation and mobility planning such as has engineeringand public service issues for example The marriage betweenplanning and public works professionals may not be perfect butthey have grown accustomed to one anotherrsquos particularproclivities Merging of health social service and planning willrequire a similar cultural transition However in this latter casethe transition may be eased given a shared vision if not missionof promoting healthy communities Human resources managersmust also be included in this conversation Recruiting trainingand retaining staff with appropriate interdisciplinary experienceis essential for capacity building and effecting organizationalchange
APArsquos Sustainable Planning Interest Group is emblematic ofthe critical mass of planning professionals that are supportingsustainability initiatives many of whom are focused on healthand mobility together with local and sustainable foods Healthmobility local foods and nutrition were recurring sustainabilitythemes dominating recent APA conferences in Boston and LosAngeles APA has also adopted policies on supportingldquoCommunity and Regional Food Systemsrdquo[httpwwwurbantilthorgwpcontentuploads200810american-planning-association-policy-guide-on-community-and-regional-food-planningpdf] While training and conferenceprograms focusing on the intersection of planning health andsustainability is available advanced or graduate-level curriculahas yet to be developed The Sustainable Urban DevelopmentReader (2ndEd 2008) (wwwroutledgegeographycom) intendedfor advanced studies in sustainable development contains onlyone paragraph on the subject of the health-sustainability link inan otherwise comprehensive text Similarly contemporary textson health policy lack any substantive discussion of thesignificance of environmental determinants as a factor inchronic disease or the connection between health andcommunity planning
Community Collaboration and Power-Sharing Concerns about sustainability have been driven to a large
degree by the public and consequently power relationshipsneed to change in order to promote community partnershipsMoreover health and social service professionals will need todevelop competencies that enable them to address issues thatoccur at the intersection of health planning and sustainabledevelopment This would require planners to understand therole of health determinants approaches to health promotionhealth policy and tools like logic mapping and health impactassessments
Because of the grassroots nature of sustainability initiativesplanners health professionals and social workers will need toplace increasing emphasis upon consensus building anddeveloping community partnerships This will also require
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
continued on page 15
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
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You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
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7603404499
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by January 15 2013 an 80
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after February 17 2013 but
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Phone Fax
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Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 13
continued on page 15
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 14
planning health and social service agencies to adopt a proactiveapproach to organizational change and one that relies more on aprocess of shared learning increased openness and accessibilityand a shift in how information is acquired and communicatedThis not only involves power-sharing but further portends afundamental change in the notion of local government from onethat mandates change to one that empowers change Plannersalready have some models that embody a cooperative grassrootsapproach wherein agencies derive their power consensuallyversus coercively (wwwmpoworgelisheva_sadan_empowerment_spreads_chapter1pdf) Californiarsquos ldquocoordinated resourcemanagement and planningrdquo model is a good example of bottom-up watershed planning which emphasizes decentralized decision-making power sharing and collaboration Other examplesinclude the many successful open space and trails planning andacquisition programs spearheaded by land conservancies andconservationdeveloper partnerships local food coops and untilmore recently the many community-run recycling programs
This requires planning organizations coupled with incentivesand inducements
Policy Planning and Impact AssessmentPlanning-related health issues can be addressed through
general plan or other local policy plans or via Health ImpactAssessments (HIAs) The City of Richmond California was oneof the first cities in the country to develop a comprehensivegeneral plan element addressing the link between public healthand the built environment A number of other Cities andcounties in California have since developed health planelements Richmond a former shipbuilding hub during WorldWar II has a number of historic industrial uses and a legacy ofenvironmental contamination It is home to Chevron-RichmondRefinery General Chemical as well as a proliferation of otherport-industrial activities Naturally then RichmondrsquosCommunity Health and Wellness Element addressesenvironmental justice issues related to air pollution and waterand soil contamination The Health Element further discussespedestrian and bicyclist injuries chronic diseases and crime andviolence Richmond residents are at a higher risk than residentsin the rest of the county on many health indicators including thehighest proportion of deaths from diabetes a much higher thanaverage rate of children requiring hospitalization due to asthmaand the second highest number of hospitalizations for mentalhealth disorders and substance abuse Richmond residents arealso disproportionately affected by heart disease cancer andstroke (httpwwwhealthycommunitiesby designorg) Healthplanning elements and HIAs can also be prepared in associationwith Housing Elements and Economic Development PlansSustainability and Carbon Action Plans Alternative ModesPlans Trails and Bicycle Plans as well as Safety and EmergencyPreparedness Plans HIAs are particularly suited to addressinghealth implications of plans programs and policies(programmatic HIAs)
Health Impact Assessment is ldquoa multidisciplinary processwithin which a range of evidence about the health effects of aproposal is considered in a structured framework hellipbased on abroad model of health which proposes that economic politicalsocial psychological and environmental factors determinepopulation healthrdquo (wwwhiacollaborativeorgfaq )
HIA have also been defined as ldquohellip a systematic process thatevaluates the health impacts of a proposed policy planprogram or project The assessment helps the public anddecision-makers understand the health consequences of theproposal and make informed choices that protect and promotehealthrdquo (httpwwwhumanimpactorgcomponentjdownloadsfinish81180)
HIAs have been used as a policy analysis tool to highlighthealth impacts and can either be in the form of a highlystructured report a policy brief or issue paper or can even takethe shape of a community forum Compared to EnvironmentalImpact Assessments (EIA) there is a greater emphasis onldquointer-sectoralrdquo or interdisciplinary coordination and publicparticipation HIAs examine causal factors and pathways infour main areas including social determinants environmentalimpacts (ie air and water quality) built environment andhealth behaviors The ldquobuilt environmentrdquo has been receivingmost attention lately along with the need to promotesustainable development Consequently there is increasinginterest to using HIAs in conjunction with land-use policyplanning and EIAs Pathways could include for examplehousing land-use mix food access and security transportationinfrastructure traffic safety noise community walkability andrecreational amenities Examples of causal factors such as inthe case of a farmerrsquos market might include consumption offruits and vegetables income for vendorsrsquo and farmerspreservation of agricultural land community economicconditions and pedestrian access (ie physical activity)
Planners and environmental scientists would as before beconcerned with biophysical health effects which havecommonly been addressed through human health riskassessments (HRAs) and ecological health risk assessments(ERAs) EPA establishes a specific methodology for assessingHRAs and ERAs risks to human health from exposure tohazardous substances and are thus narrower than HIAs Forexample laws addressing hazardous substances like motorvehicle fuel additives and pesticides or emissions of mercury ordioxin from a power plant generally require HRAs or ERAsrather than HIAs In contrast HIAs would focus increasinglyupon the more indirect health outcomes in order to determinethe health effects of a policy or activity
HIAs are just beginning to be used in connection withNEPA and NEPACEQA reviews and incorporation into
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 15
The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
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Agency Contact Name
Phone
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Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
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Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
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Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
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copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
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Palm Desert CA 92260
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have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
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message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
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Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
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Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
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Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
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sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
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7 San Diego
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The Planning Sustainability Health Connection continued from page 14
CEQA is easily foreseeable The Bureau of Land Management(BLM) conducted the first federal joint HIAEIS to addresscommunity health concerns for proposed oil and gas leasing inthe National Petroleum Reserve Northeast (NPR-A EIS) HIAsare being planned in conjunction with major projects at thePorts of Oakland Los Angeles and Long Beach in additionexpansion of the I-710 in Southern California NEPA does notspecifically require HIAs however it does contain language inits stated purpose requiring consideration of health impacts(Sections 150827(b)(2) In addition Council onEnvironmental Quality (CEQ) regulations stipulate thatagencies respond to public comments on health concerns(Section 2 42 USC 4321)
HIAs through examining impact pathways offer a usefulplanning and analysis tool They provide a far more rigorousanalysis of physical health outcomes like changes in Body MassIndicators (BMI) than the analysis that would commonly beundertaken in an EIA In California UCLA has been leadingthe way establishing an ldquoHIA Training Manual(wwwphuclaeduhshealth-impact)rdquo San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health has prepared ldquoA Guide to HealthImpact Assessmentrdquo for the State Department of Health andleading national efforts Centers for Disease Control(wwwcdcgovhealthyplaceshia) has authored reports on avariety of HIA topics Non-profits including PEW HealthGroup (wwwhealthimpactprojectorg) have also contributed toresearch in this area
ConclusionsPlanners have been preaching about the virtues of
sustainable development for a long time However as aprofession we have been largely ineffective until recently inpromoting these ideas and bringing about change Indeed theldquonew urbanistrdquo and ldquosmart growthrdquo ideas born in the 1980s arebeginning to gain momentum The concepts of density mixeduse and transit and pedestrian-oriented development are beingimplemented in cities across the country The sustainabilitymovement has given shape to and propelled these initiativesNow recognition of the healthsustainability link is adding anadditional impetus to these initiatives Concerns about theprecipitous rise in chronic health conditions such as heartdisease and diabetes associated with physical inactivity and poornutrition have brought the obesity epidemic to center stageHowever this has not yet resulted in policy changes at thenational level The majority of health care expenditures still goto medical treatment of chronic diseases rather than towardprevention And this results in repercussions throughout thehealth care system particularly with regard to rising costs anddisparities in treatment The costs of treating chronic conditionsaccount for the great majority of health care expenditures
Clearly promoting sustainable and healthy communitydevelopment will pay dividends in public health benefits andeconomic savings However progressive planning measureshaving the most effect such as reducing parking requirementsestablishing car-free zones and bike-only corridors are morelikely to meet political opposition compared to the palliativemeasures that are usually advocated Likewise economicincentives and disincentives like raising gas taxes and chargingmore for or limiting parking might be though relativelyefficient but are also likely to meet resistance Wellnessstrategies in school on campus and in the workplace can alsobe effective when combined with incentives However doesthis imply that individuals accustomed to unhealthy andsedentary lifestyles are suddenly going to adopt changes inbehavior There are often deep psychological factors thatinhibit change such as ingrained habits peer pressure stressdepression and substance abuse Perhaps the greatest changeswill come from children and those adults who are alreadymotivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle given the rightcircumstances And that in turn might result in significantsocietal change
Morty Prisament MSMPAICP is Founder ofStrategenesis-GPC an inter-disciplinary team developingsustainability strategies andtraining programs He hascollaborated with Boise StateUniversityrsquos Energy PolicyInstitute (EPI) on sustainabilityinitiatives as an Adjunct Facultymember UC-San DiegorsquosInstitute of the Americas as wellas Southern California Associa-tion of Governments Morty wasformerly Planning Manager withTetra Tech and has managed NEPACEQA coastal energy andwastewater programs in the Bay Area Central Coast and SanDiego He also previously directed the California CoordinatedResources Program in Sacramento As Bay Area AEP VicePresident he initiated the Green Planning Workshop Seriescoordinating programs throughout California Contact 510-484-6811mortygreenplanningcollaaborativeorg
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
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and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
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In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
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contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
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bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
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awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
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The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
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Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
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$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
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Environmental Professionals
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You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
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copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
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30 2012 and your shipper has
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Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
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Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
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Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
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A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
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1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
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Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
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12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
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16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
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N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
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4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
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Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
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rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
FEATURE ARTICLE
continued on page 17
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 16
By Dr Doug Smith Professor in the CSUMB Division of Science amp Environmental Policy and Co-Director of the CSUMB Watershed Institute
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed InstitutePublications A Gold Mine of Gray Literature
Watershed Institute PublicationsIn about 2000 Fred Watson (CSUMB faculty and CCoWS
researcher) created the Watershed Institute Publication series tobe an on-line archive of our collective technical reports Thereports have been publically available since that time TheWatershed Institute Publications series can be found organizedby year under the headings of ldquoReportsrdquo and ldquoClass Reportsrdquowithin our general publications list at the following web addresshttpccowscsumbedupubs As of May 2012 there were over100 reports listed Most of the reports are web-accessible andvirtually all have at least one student co-author Thepublications listed under ldquoReportsrdquo are typically funded projectreports that represent many months of careful data collectionand analysis These reports have undergone rigorous internalreview (and sometimes ldquopeerrdquo or ldquoclientrdquo review outside theInstitute) In contrast the ldquoClass Reportsrdquo are gratis studiesdone by graduate students in our Advanced Watershed Scienceand Policy course Usually three Class Reports are generatedeach fall semester each supervised by a different faculty memberWhile the Class Reports are commonly high-quality studies thatthe client appreciates the reports are typically not as deeplyreviewed and vetted before posting Nonetheless each reporthas a fine data set or result that is archived for future referenceby environmental professionals
A Data-Hungry CommunityThe large number of reports on the web is testament to a
community that needs environmental data for resource-management decisions CCoWS serves abroad spectrum of community partnersranging from grass-roots organizations tothe federal government Communitymembers contact us with potentialprojects on a fairly regular basis We mustfilter the requests in various ways giventhat we are a finite team with a generallyheavy teaching load Beyond serving aspecific client our reports live on to becited in EIRs EAs watershed assessmentsgrant proposals biological opinions andjournal articles Our one goal is to deliverthe cleanest science possible independentof our personal perspectives Ethics andimpartial data collection are at the heartof science and these are key lessons for thestudents who join us in our research
When is the best time to plant a fruit treeConventional wisdom says fifteen years agoCoincidentally that is also a great time tohave started baseline monitoring for thatEIR you are now contracted to write If
there is a university near your project there is a reasonablechance that someone has made a few unpublished butcriticallyndashimportant historical baseline observations about yourarea of interest Unfortunately most of those unpublished datasets are sitting in a file somewhere or at best they are collectingdust shelved on a clientrsquos book case as a gray literatureconsulting report However if you are working in MontereyCounty California you may have run into the CaliforniaCoastal Watershed Studies technical reports produced byresearchers affiliated with the CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB)Watershed Institute This article to describes how theWatershed Institute publication series has played a pivotal rolein serving our data-hungry community has given students real-world experience in the art of technical report writing and hashelped to inform environmental decision-makers
CSUMB Watershed InstituteThe Watershed Institute has been continuously engaged in
environmental research projects and technical advisory servicesince 1995 when CSUMB first opened its doors as part of the re-use of the former Fort Ord army base The research group ispopularly known as the CCoWS (pronounced ldquoseacowsrdquo) whichstands for California Coastal Watershed Studies(httpccowscsumbeduhome) In generalwe work in hydrology erosion sedimenttransport aquatic and terrestrial ecologywater quality geospatial technology dataanalysis and environmental modeling Andyes we are the same professors who teachthose research skills in the undergraduateand graduate environmental scienceprograms within the CSUMB Division ofScience and Environmental Policy(httpsepcsumbedusep) These programsinclude a BS in Environmental ScienceTechnology and Policy (httpsepcsumbeduestp) and an MS in Coastal andWatershed Science amp Policy (httpsepcsumbeducwsp) Our graduate programoffers the traditional thesis option and aProfessional Master of Science (PSM)option
Graduate Student Kathy Pugh installs a web-hostedtelemetered stream gage at a research site near HollisterCA Photo by Carrie Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
MANDATORYSHIPPINGREQUIREMENT
You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
Check here if you would like to present your project in conference session Please completesession proposal separately
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bull One full conference registration (not
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bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference website
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bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
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bull Quarter page ad in conference
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bull Pre-conference attendee list
ExhibitorTable Top $1500
bull One Day conference registration
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bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference Website
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bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
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bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
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Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Business card advertisement in conference program
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bull Pre-conference attendee list
Copper $500bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
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bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
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bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
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bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference program
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Lanyard Sponsor $1500bull One Day conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
Website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Business card ad in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Public Agency SponsorsContact AEP 2013 Conference for more information
Platinum $10000bull Exhibit booth (choice of premier location)
bull Two full conference registrations (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at all sponsored functions
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
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bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Gold $5000bull Recognition as a Gold sponsor for a major conference
event
bull Exhibit booth (choice of location)
bull One full conference registration (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at sponsored function
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Half-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Silver $2000bull Recognition as a Silver sponsor for a conference
event or mobile workshops
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Two meal tickets (breakfast or lunch)
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Quarter-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list SPONSORSH IP EXH IB I TOR QUEST IONS
2013 CONFERENCE PLANNERLynne Bynder Meetings Xceptional lbyndercalifaeporg
For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
Note Payment is appreciated at the time this form is submitted but must be received no later than March 1 2013All fields below are required
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Check Visa Mastercard Discovercard BoothTabletop Space No
Credit Card Number
Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Verification Code
Billing Address for Credit Card
Billing City State ZIP
SponsorExhibitor Registration
Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
administrative fee will be
given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Bronze - $10001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
Program Ads
Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
Lanyard Sponsor - $1500
Copper - $500
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
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2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 17
CSU Monterey Bay Watershed Institute Publications continued from page 16
Real-World Training for StudentsWe include undergraduate and graduate students in nearly
every project We have student interns who do lab and fieldwork student collaborators who take on a greaterresponsibilities and occasionally students who act as leadscientists managing other students on the team Students gainco-authorship on a technical report by materially contributingto a project and its write-up
The real-world projects leading to Watershed Institutetechnical reports offer students a chance to get involved with allaspects of applied science Students are commonly involved inbackground research project design data collection statisticalanalysis budgeting and report writing As we all know projectsnever go exactly according to plan so students get the addedexperience of troubleshooting and adapting to newcircumstances The benefits to these students include a deeperknowledge of a particular topic and related policies someprofessional experience a paycheck and they appreciate addingsome ldquobeefrdquo to their resumes as they look to the next step intheir careers
Through the years we have sent out several surveys to ourregional employers to gauge the current and future employeeskill sets Without fail the top requirements have nothing to dowith emerging technologies According to our surveysemployers need students who have great writing skills So wehave a challenge Freshmen come to us with an enormous rangeof writing skills In response we have tried a variety of strategiesto build those skills For example we shoot for the ldquotechnicalreportrdquo as the target genre for our students in several of ourproject-based watershed-science courses Some of those studentseventually rise to the challenge of coauthoring a WatershedInstitute Publication an event that carries significant honorwithin the student body Employers have been pleased with ourgraduatersquos writing skills
Sample ProjectsThe range of projects in the publication series is broad I
provide three examples here Smith et al (2008) collected
multibeam bathymetry and vessel-based LiDAR data to producea high precision digital model of Los Padres Reservoir for theMonterey Peninsula Management District The projectincluded four graduate student co-authors including KrystalGomez shown running a LiDAR scanner Krystal is now happilyemployed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Perry et al (2007) is a report to the California Departmentof Parks and Recreation describing three years of water qualityand aquatic invertebrate monitoring after the construction ofthe Carmel River Lagoon Enhancement Project The 90-pagereport presents the data required to assess whether or not theenhancement project improved steelhead habitat in the lagoonThe report was written by three students (or recent graduates)and Fred Watson Over the course of the three-year project atleast 10 students were involved One of the coauthors JoelCasagrande is now with National Marine Fisheries Service
Pugh et al (2011) is an example of a graduate class projectwith 12 student coauthors The project delineated thewatershed areas for stormwater outfalls in the City of PacificGrove CA The project brought students up-to-speed on thenew urban stormwater regulations and Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) technologies while providing a valuableproduct for the City The work involved DEM analysis land-cover analysis and field verification The report was the basisfor another student project in 2012 focusing on HEC HMSmodeling of storm runoff in a specific Pacific Grove watershedthat is being evaluated for wetland creation and other LIDapplications The cumulative body of data has now been used bythe city to generate a Request for Proposals for consultantsbidding for the LID work The report has been used at a localschool as part of the watershed curriculum and as the focus ofpublic debate on stormwater and urban forestry issues Leadauthor Kathy Pugh is now employed with WaterwaysConsulting
ReferencesPerry W Watson F Casagrande J and Hanely C 2007 Carmellagoon enhancement project Water quality and wildlife monitoring2006-7 The Watershed Institute California State Monterey BayPublication No WI-2007-02 90 pages httpccowscsumbeducrlepreportsCRLEP_Final_070815pdf (last downloaded June 24 2012)
Pugh K Arenas R Cubanski P Lanctot M Purdy A Bassett R SmithJ Hession S Stoner K Ashbach R Alberola G Jacuzzi N Watson F2011 Stormwater outfall watershed delineation land covercharacteristics and recommended priorities for monitoring andmitigation in the City of Pacific Grove California The WatershedInstitute California State Monterey Bay Publication No WI-2011-0274 pages httpccowscsumbedupubsreportsCSUMB_ENVS660_ClassReport_PGStormwater_120306pdf (last downloaded June 252012)
Smith DP Kvitek R Aiello I Iampietro P Quan S Paddock EEndris C and Gomez K 2009 Fall 2008 Stage-Volume Relationshipfor Los Padres Reservoir Carmel Valley California Prepared for theMonterey Peninsula Water Management District The WatershedInstitute California State University Monterey Bay Publication noWI-2009-2 30 pp httpccows csumbedupubsreportsCCoWS_MPWMD_LosPadres_StageVol_2008_090508pdf (last downloadedJune 20 2012)
Graduate student Krystal Gomez operates a vessel-based terrestrial LiDAR unit as shecreates a precise DEM of the Los Padres Reservoir in the Carmel River watershedPhoto by Rikk Kvitek
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
MANDATORYSHIPPINGREQUIREMENT
You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
Check here if you would like to present your project in conference session Please completesession proposal separately
SponsorExhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor Booth$2500
bull One full conference registration (not
including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference
program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
ExhibitorTable Top $1500
bull One Day conference registration
(not including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference Website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Business card ad in conference
program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Business card advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Recognition on all printed and electronic advertising forconference
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Copper $500bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
Conference Bag Sponsor $2500bull One full conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Lanyard Sponsor $1500bull One Day conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
Website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Business card ad in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Public Agency SponsorsContact AEP 2013 Conference for more information
Platinum $10000bull Exhibit booth (choice of premier location)
bull Two full conference registrations (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at all sponsored functions
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Full-page advertisement in the conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Gold $5000bull Recognition as a Gold sponsor for a major conference
event
bull Exhibit booth (choice of location)
bull One full conference registration (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at sponsored function
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Half-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Silver $2000bull Recognition as a Silver sponsor for a conference
event or mobile workshops
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Two meal tickets (breakfast or lunch)
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Quarter-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list SPONSORSH IP EXH IB I TOR QUEST IONS
2013 CONFERENCE PLANNERLynne Bynder Meetings Xceptional lbyndercalifaeporg
For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
Note Payment is appreciated at the time this form is submitted but must be received no later than March 1 2013All fields below are required
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Check Visa Mastercard Discovercard BoothTabletop Space No
Credit Card Number
Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Verification Code
Billing Address for Credit Card
Billing City State ZIP
SponsorExhibitor Registration
Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
administrative fee will be
given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Bronze - $10001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
Program Ads
Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
Lanyard Sponsor - $1500
Copper - $500
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 18
2013 AEP Awards Program
AEP issues thefollowing awards
bull Outstanding Environmental
Analysis Document
bull Outstanding Environmental
Resource Document
bull Outstanding Planning
Document
bull Outstanding Climate
Change Document
bull Outstanding Public
InvolvementEducation
Program
bull Outstanding Media
Coverage of an
Environmental Topic
bull Outstanding Chapter
Activity
bull Environmental Humor
bull Al Reynolds Memorial
Lifetime Achievement Award
bull Certificate of Achievement
bull Certificate of Appreciation
I N T E R E S T E D I N
S E R V I N G O N T H E 2 0 1 3
A E P A W A R D S J U RY
Please contact
Dev Vrat
2013 AEP
Awards Program Co-Chair
devvrataolcom
MANDATORY SUBMITTALREQUIREMENTSAll of the following documentation must be provided in full Dueto time and cost factors incomplete nominations cannot beconsidered The Nominator will be considered the primarycontact for the nomination Each nomination shall consist ofthe following
1 Printed copy of the completed AEP Award Nomination
Submittal Form or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org
(six hard copies)
2 CDs or DVDs (six) containing the following (paper materials
are not accepted by the AEP Awards Program)
bull Completed AEP Award Nomination Submittal Form
(see attached or visit httpwwwn-aep2013org)
bull Two-page (maximum) Summary Description of the
Submittal explaining (1) its best features (2) unique or
innovative approaches or benefits and (3) how the
nominated document has achieved the specific award
criteria
bull Supplemental supporting materials such as audio video
or electronic presentations are encouraged These
materials should be succinct given the limited time
available for Jury deliberations
3 Copy of the entire document on CD-ROM as appropriate
for which the Nomination is submitted (6 CDs)
Nomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
Nominations are being accepted until August 15 2012 for the 2013 AEP Awards Program which
will occur between April 1 - 5 2013 at the NAEPAEP Joint Conference in Los Angeles Award
recipients will be invited to present their work in a special program session at the conference
All documents will be evaluated based on their merits using the rating criteria established for each
respective category
All nominations must be submitted in CD or DVD
format The AEP Awards Committee may also solicit
nominations and suggest additional or special awards
from AEP Chapters and the State Board The Awards
Committee Co-chairs shall make all final decisions
regarding the AEP Awards Program in consultation
with the Awards Jury
AWARDS PRESENTATIONThe Awards Ceremony will include a video presentation of theachievements of Outstanding and Merit Award winnersCertificate winners will also be recognized If your nominationis selected to receive an Outstanding or Merit Award you willbe invited to submit concise video footage describing yourwork achievement The AEP Awards Program videographerwill contact award recipients concerning the format and lengthof your video submittal Award recipients will be required tosign a release allowing AEP to publicize andor publish thenomination package to promote the outstanding work ofCalifornia environmental professionals
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANDINFORMATIONNominations may only be made by AEP membersDocuments must have been published or presented during theprevious five years Nominations and appropriate supportingmaterials must be received by the AEP Awards Chair at theaddress provided by August 15 2012 An entry fee of $50must be included with all nominations except those forCertificates of Achievement or Appreciation and OutstandingChapter Activity If an award nomination involves a publicagency the public agency must also sign the nomination formor include a separate letter authorizing the nomination beforesubmittal to the Awards Committee If the general submittalrequirements are not met the nomination will be rejectedAwards will be issued unless nominations for a given categorydo not meet the criteria of an ldquooutstandingrdquo or ldquoexceptionalrdquoexample of its type In this case no award will be issued forthat category
AEP Mountain plaques will be given for Outstanding and Meritawards for each winning document program or person If acombination of agencies andor firms was involved in thepreparation of the document please specify the one agency orfirm who will be accepting the award AEP will provide theopportunity for award winners to order additional awardplaques at cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
MANDATORYSHIPPINGREQUIREMENT
You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
Check here if you would like to present your project in conference session Please completesession proposal separately
SponsorExhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor Booth$2500
bull One full conference registration (not
including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference
program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
ExhibitorTable Top $1500
bull One Day conference registration
(not including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference Website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Business card ad in conference
program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Business card advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Recognition on all printed and electronic advertising forconference
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Copper $500bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
Conference Bag Sponsor $2500bull One full conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Lanyard Sponsor $1500bull One Day conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
Website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Business card ad in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Public Agency SponsorsContact AEP 2013 Conference for more information
Platinum $10000bull Exhibit booth (choice of premier location)
bull Two full conference registrations (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at all sponsored functions
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Full-page advertisement in the conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Gold $5000bull Recognition as a Gold sponsor for a major conference
event
bull Exhibit booth (choice of location)
bull One full conference registration (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at sponsored function
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Half-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Silver $2000bull Recognition as a Silver sponsor for a conference
event or mobile workshops
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Two meal tickets (breakfast or lunch)
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Quarter-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list SPONSORSH IP EXH IB I TOR QUEST IONS
2013 CONFERENCE PLANNERLynne Bynder Meetings Xceptional lbyndercalifaeporg
For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
Note Payment is appreciated at the time this form is submitted but must be received no later than March 1 2013All fields below are required
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Check Visa Mastercard Discovercard BoothTabletop Space No
Credit Card Number
Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Verification Code
Billing Address for Credit Card
Billing City State ZIP
SponsorExhibitor Registration
Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
administrative fee will be
given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Bronze - $10001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
Program Ads
Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
Lanyard Sponsor - $1500
Copper - $500
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 19
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISDOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental analysis or assessment document including but not limited
to
bull Environmental Impact Reports
bull Environmental Impact Statements
bull Environmental Assessments and
bull Initial Studies
Draft Final Supplemental Subsequent Addendum and Program versions
of such documents may be considered appropriate for this award category
The Awards Jury will consider other types of documents suitable for this
award if judged to be appropriate The documents will be judged on the
basis of the following criteria
bull Completeness mdash adequate reliable and thorough presentation of
documentation and data
bull Clarity of Organization mdash clear structure tracks State CEQA or NEPA
format
bull Clarity of Writing and Presentation mdash readable by laypersons decision-
makers and professionals alike minimal use of acronyms
bull Economy of Language mdash concise direct and to the point technical
information technical information is provided in appendicies
bull Adequacy of Summary mdash concise and salient tells the full story
bull Unique Methodology original approach to analysis and data
presentation and
bull Public Involvement mdash extent of public outreach and involvement in
document preparation
OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCEDOCUMENTThis award is given to an individual agency or firm publishing an outstanding
environmental resource document The award is for environmental
documents which have a broader application or can serve as a resource for
a wide range of environmental professionals as distinguished from an
impact analysis or assessment document which addresses specific projects
or programs Appropriate documents for consideration in this award
category may include but are not limited to
bull Manuals for preparing Environment Impact Reports
bull Significance Threshold Guidelines
bull Mitigation Monitoring Programs and
bull Other Non-Impact AnalysisAssessment Studies and Reports
At a minimum such documents should have usefulness to other
environmental professionals and have applications for a wide range of
geographical areas or conditions The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate
these types of documents on the basis of the following criteria
bull Creativity and Innovation mdashoriginality of methodology format or
approach to an issue
bull Transferability mdash ability to adapt methodology or apply information to
different situations
bull Methodology mdash sound and well-substantiated approach andor analysis
to presentation of data and conclusions and
bull Clarity mdash ldquouser friendlyrdquo presentation of technical information with
direct and concise language andor graphics appropriate for audience
OUTSTANDING PLANNING DOCUMENTThis award is given to the agency or firm publishing a land use transportation
or other plan that best accommodates projected population growth in a
compact form to protect Californiarsquos environmental resources minimize
greenhouse gas emissions and provide urban recreation and natural open
space These include but are not limited to
bull General Plan Elements
bull Specific Plans
bull Housing Elements
bull Transportation Plans and
bull Neo-Traditional or New Urbanist Plans
The plans will be judged on the basis of the following criteria
bull Protection of sensitive environmental resources and agriculture
bull Accommodation of HCD and COG population growth projections
bull Regional jobshousing balance to reduce commuting
bull Provision of housing affordable to a range of household incomes and
bull Provision of public transit bikeways and pedestrian paths
OUTSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTThis category includes Climate Action Plans CEQA Documents significance
thresholds implementation guidelines technical assistance documents AB32
scoping plans public information documents and research documents For
plans or projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the
criteria includes
bull Methodology ndash How to determine targets and assess progress (ref SB
375 models vs BMPs)
bull Performance Monitoring - Does the plan identify a defensible and
replicable means for measuring actual GHG emission reductions
bull Backstop - Does the plan include backstop measures in case the primary
strategies fall short of expectations
bull Metrics - Does the planproject rely on metrics that result in a fair
measurement of GHG reductions (ref SB 375 GHG reduction per
capita vs GHG reduction compared to base year vs GHG reduction
per service population etc)
OUTSTANDING PUBLICINVOLVEMENTEDUCATION PROGRAMThis award is given to individual agencies firms or organizations who have
conducted an outstanding public involvement or educational program This
category serves the AEP awards program criteria of promoting the diversity of
entrants and achievements among environmental professionals To be
considered for this award the nominated public involvement or education
program should meet and exceed the following criteria
bull Increase the publicrsquos awareness of environmental issues and facilitate their
role in the environmental planning analysis and review process
bull Provide a clear message consistent with AEPrsquos objectives enhance protect
and maintain the natural and human environments
bull Emphasize creative use of media (eg Social Media)
bull Use methodology or paradigm which has broad applicability and is
replicable by other agencies firms or organizations and
bull Includes measures to demonstrate its effectiveness mdash eg level of
participation adoption of model ordinances or descriptions of other
changes in behavior or benefits resulting from the program
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
MANDATORYSHIPPINGREQUIREMENT
You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
Check here if you would like to present your project in conference session Please completesession proposal separately
SponsorExhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor Booth$2500
bull One full conference registration (not
including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference
program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
ExhibitorTable Top $1500
bull One Day conference registration
(not including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference Website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Business card ad in conference
program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Business card advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Recognition on all printed and electronic advertising forconference
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Copper $500bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
Conference Bag Sponsor $2500bull One full conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Lanyard Sponsor $1500bull One Day conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
Website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Business card ad in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Public Agency SponsorsContact AEP 2013 Conference for more information
Platinum $10000bull Exhibit booth (choice of premier location)
bull Two full conference registrations (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at all sponsored functions
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Full-page advertisement in the conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Gold $5000bull Recognition as a Gold sponsor for a major conference
event
bull Exhibit booth (choice of location)
bull One full conference registration (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at sponsored function
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Half-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Silver $2000bull Recognition as a Silver sponsor for a conference
event or mobile workshops
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Two meal tickets (breakfast or lunch)
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Quarter-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list SPONSORSH IP EXH IB I TOR QUEST IONS
2013 CONFERENCE PLANNERLynne Bynder Meetings Xceptional lbyndercalifaeporg
For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
Note Payment is appreciated at the time this form is submitted but must be received no later than March 1 2013All fields below are required
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Check Visa Mastercard Discovercard BoothTabletop Space No
Credit Card Number
Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Verification Code
Billing Address for Credit Card
Billing City State ZIP
SponsorExhibitor Registration
Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
administrative fee will be
given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Bronze - $10001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
Program Ads
Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
Lanyard Sponsor - $1500
Copper - $500
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 20
OUTSTANDING MEDIA COVERAGE OF ANENVIRONMENTAL TOPICThis award is given to an individual writer editor or publication for an
outstanding article or series of articles or for the demonstration of unbiased
factual coverage of environmental issues Similarly writers producers or
individual radio or television shows or web sites responsible for outstanding
coverage of an environmental topic are also eligible for this award
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Relevance to the public at large
bull Demonstrated depth of research of the topic at hand
bull Clarity and quality of the presentation and
bull Usefulness of the coverage in empowering the reader listener or viewer
toward positive environmental action (eg article includes references to
volunteer organizations use of social media provides practical tips for use
at home or work provides maps and directions to areas of interest etc)
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ACTIVITYThe Chapter Activity Award is given to a Chapter or Chapters for an activity
program or workshop of unusually high merit
The AEP Awards Jury will evaluate nominations under this category using the
following criteria
bull Accessibility and relevance for AEP members
bull Outreach to others outside of the AEP
bull Provision of tools and information that can be used in practice by
participants and
bull Transferability to other AEP chapters
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMOR AWARDA good sense of humor can provide a welcome respite during our current
economic challenges in the environmental profession This award is given to
the person who submits the most humorous anecdotal story news article
publication or other item relating to the environmental profession in California
or in the enhancement protection or maintenance of the California
environment itself Stories may include but are not limited to field experiences
document preparation public meetings and hearings This is intended to be a
fun category so let yourself go The Awards Jury will read all the nominations
and then decide which nomination makes them laugh the hardest
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThis award is given to an individual firm agency or organization for unique
achievements in an environmental field or activity Nominees need not be
members of AEP AEP has recognized lifetime achievements of excellence in
the environmental profession and individual accomplishments in a specific
environmental field or on an issue or topic The award is also appropriate for
any significant environment-related activity that has been highly successful
and noteworthy including newspaper or magazine reporting development of
key legislation implementation of progressive program etc
In addition to the form nominations must include
bull Resume of nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and statements of endorsement from
knowledgeable persons and
bull Sufficient supporting material to allow the awards committee to make an
evaluation without seeking further information or research
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONThis award is given to AEP members who have made outstanding
contributions (excluding monetary) to either the state AEP organization or
a local chapter The AEP Awards Committee encourages each chapter
board to nominate at least one person within their chapter In addition to
the form the nomination must include
bull Name address and phone number of the nominee
bull Reasons for recognition and
bull Statements of endorsement from knowledgeable persons
AL REYNOLDS MEMORIAL LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT (ARMLA) AWARDEstablished in 2005 the ARMLA Award is the most prestigious of all
awards presented by AEP It acknowledges superior achievement
throughout the recipientrsquos entire career
The Awards Jury will use the following criteria in considering this
prestigious award
bull Nominees body of work over entire career must have significantly
contributed to the goals of AEP Enhance maintain and protect the
natural and human environment
bull Nominee must be at least sixty years old in the year of the award
Posthumous awards will also be given and
bull Nomination must be supported with letters from least two AEP
members
Nomination Submittal DeadlineAugust 15 2012
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
MANDATORYSHIPPINGREQUIREMENT
You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
Check here if you would like to present your project in conference session Please completesession proposal separately
SponsorExhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor Booth$2500
bull One full conference registration (not
including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference
program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
ExhibitorTable Top $1500
bull One Day conference registration
(not including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference Website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Business card ad in conference
program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Business card advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Recognition on all printed and electronic advertising forconference
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Copper $500bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
Conference Bag Sponsor $2500bull One full conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Lanyard Sponsor $1500bull One Day conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
Website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Business card ad in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Public Agency SponsorsContact AEP 2013 Conference for more information
Platinum $10000bull Exhibit booth (choice of premier location)
bull Two full conference registrations (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at all sponsored functions
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Full-page advertisement in the conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Gold $5000bull Recognition as a Gold sponsor for a major conference
event
bull Exhibit booth (choice of location)
bull One full conference registration (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at sponsored function
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Half-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Silver $2000bull Recognition as a Silver sponsor for a conference
event or mobile workshops
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Two meal tickets (breakfast or lunch)
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Quarter-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list SPONSORSH IP EXH IB I TOR QUEST IONS
2013 CONFERENCE PLANNERLynne Bynder Meetings Xceptional lbyndercalifaeporg
For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
Note Payment is appreciated at the time this form is submitted but must be received no later than March 1 2013All fields below are required
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Check Visa Mastercard Discovercard BoothTabletop Space No
Credit Card Number
Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Verification Code
Billing Address for Credit Card
Billing City State ZIP
SponsorExhibitor Registration
Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
administrative fee will be
given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Bronze - $10001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
Program Ads
Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
Lanyard Sponsor - $1500
Copper - $500
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
Name of document person or group nominated for award
Prepared for (public agency)
Agency Contact Name
Phone
Prepared by (firmagency names only) who contributed to the success of the project in the opinion of theNominator Specify which names if any should be included on the award plaque
Firm Contact Name
Phone
Date of publicationpresentation
Nominator Name (must be AEP member)
Firm or jurisdiction
Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Fax
2013 AEP Awards Nomination SubmittalNomination Submittal Deadline August 15 2012
ENTRY FEE
$50 Entry Fee except for
Certificates of Appreciation or
Achievement and Outstanding
Chapter Activity Please make
check payable to Association of
Environmental Professionals
MANDATORYSHIPPINGREQUIREMENT
You must ship nominations
through any vendor that
documents and guarantees
receipt such as UPS Federal
Express personal delivery etc
Submit Nomination Package
1 envelope nomination form (6
copies) CD-ROM(s) or DVD(s) (6
copies) and $50 entry fee to
Roger Turner and Dev Vrat
AEP Awards Program Co-Chairs
Association of
Environmental Professionals
(httpwwwn-aep2013org)
co Lynne C Bynder
Meetings Xceptional
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
email lbyndercalifaeporgPhone 7607992740
AEP will confirm receipt of your
submittal through e-mail or fax If you
have not heard from AEP by August
30 2012 and your shipper has
confirmed delivery of your package
please contact Lynne Bynder at
lbyndercalifaeporg In your
message please indicate who signed
for your package according to your
shipper
Environmental Analysis Document
Environmental Resource Document
Planning Document
Climate Change Document
Public InvolvementEducation Program
Media Coverage of an Environmental Topic
PLEASE CHECK ONEChapter Activity
Environmental Humor
Al Reynolds Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Appreciation
Check here if you would like to present your project in conference session Please completesession proposal separately
SponsorExhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor Booth$2500
bull One full conference registration (not
including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference
program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
ExhibitorTable Top $1500
bull One Day conference registration
(not including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference Website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Business card ad in conference
program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Business card advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Recognition on all printed and electronic advertising forconference
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Copper $500bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
Conference Bag Sponsor $2500bull One full conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Lanyard Sponsor $1500bull One Day conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
Website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Business card ad in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Public Agency SponsorsContact AEP 2013 Conference for more information
Platinum $10000bull Exhibit booth (choice of premier location)
bull Two full conference registrations (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at all sponsored functions
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Full-page advertisement in the conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Gold $5000bull Recognition as a Gold sponsor for a major conference
event
bull Exhibit booth (choice of location)
bull One full conference registration (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at sponsored function
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Half-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Silver $2000bull Recognition as a Silver sponsor for a conference
event or mobile workshops
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Two meal tickets (breakfast or lunch)
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Quarter-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list SPONSORSH IP EXH IB I TOR QUEST IONS
2013 CONFERENCE PLANNERLynne Bynder Meetings Xceptional lbyndercalifaeporg
For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
Note Payment is appreciated at the time this form is submitted but must be received no later than March 1 2013All fields below are required
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Check Visa Mastercard Discovercard BoothTabletop Space No
Credit Card Number
Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Verification Code
Billing Address for Credit Card
Billing City State ZIP
SponsorExhibitor Registration
Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
administrative fee will be
given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Bronze - $10001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
Program Ads
Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
Lanyard Sponsor - $1500
Copper - $500
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
SponsorExhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor Booth$2500
bull One full conference registration (not
including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference
program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
ExhibitorTable Top $1500
bull One Day conference registration
(not including special workshops
courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted
on the conference Website
httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic
advertising for conference
bull Business card ad in conference
program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons
to identify your attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Bronze $1000bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Business card advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Recognition on all printed and electronic advertising forconference
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Copper $500bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
Conference Bag Sponsor $2500bull One full conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Quarter page ad in conference program
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Lanyard Sponsor $1500bull One Day conference registration (not including special
workshops courses amp tours)
bull Your companyagency name posted on the conference
Website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising for
conference
bull Business card ad in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify your
attendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Public Agency SponsorsContact AEP 2013 Conference for more information
Platinum $10000bull Exhibit booth (choice of premier location)
bull Two full conference registrations (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at all sponsored functions
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Full-page advertisement in the conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Gold $5000bull Recognition as a Gold sponsor for a major conference
event
bull Exhibit booth (choice of location)
bull One full conference registration (not including specialworkshops courses amp tours)
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Posteroral recognition at sponsored function
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Half-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list
Silver $2000bull Recognition as a Silver sponsor for a conference
event or mobile workshops
bull Recognition on all printedelectronic advertising forconference
bull Two meal tickets (breakfast or lunch)
bull Your companyagency name posted on theconference website httpwwwn-aep2013org
bull Quarter-page advertisement in conference program
bull Exhibitor and sponsorship ribbons to identify yourattendees
bull Pre-conference attendee list SPONSORSH IP EXH IB I TOR QUEST IONS
2013 CONFERENCE PLANNERLynne Bynder Meetings Xceptional lbyndercalifaeporg
For more information visithttpwwwn-aep2013org
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 22
Note Payment is appreciated at the time this form is submitted but must be received no later than March 1 2013All fields below are required
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Check Visa Mastercard Discovercard BoothTabletop Space No
Credit Card Number
Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Verification Code
Billing Address for Credit Card
Billing City State ZIP
SponsorExhibitor Registration
Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
administrative fee will be
given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Bronze - $10001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
Program Ads
Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
Lanyard Sponsor - $1500
Copper - $500
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
Note Payment is appreciated at the time this form is submitted but must be received no later than March 1 2013All fields below are required
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Check Visa Mastercard Discovercard BoothTabletop Space No
Credit Card Number
Name on Credit Card Expiration Date Verification Code
Billing Address for Credit Card
Billing City State ZIP
SponsorExhibitor Registration
Return this formwith your check orcredit cardinformation toAEP 2013 Conference
40747 Baranda Court
Palm Desert CA 92260
7603404499
Fax 7606742479
lbyndercalifaeporg
httpwwwn-aep2013org
CancellationPolicyIf written cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
by January 15 2013 an 80
refund will be made less $100
administrative fee If written
cancellation of the
sponsorexhibitor is received
after February 17 2013 but
before March 1 2013
a 50 refund less $100
administrative fee will be
given On or after March 1
2013 no refunds will be made
See Exhibitor Area Map Space will be allocated basedon sponsorship level and date application is received
Exhibitor Submission Deadline March 1 2013Sponsor Submission Deadline March 14 2013
Company Name
Address
City State ZIP
Contact Name
Phone Fax
Email Web Site
Platinum - $100001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Gold - $50001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Silver - $20001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
Bronze - $10001st sponsoring event choice
2nd sponsoring event choice
SponsorsPlease sign us up for the following
Booth - $2500Table Top - $1500Pop Up Floor Display -$1500
Exhibitors
We would like to donate an item forthe conference bags
(subject to committee approval)
Other
Full PageHalf PageQuarter PageBusiness Card
Program Ads
Conference Bag Sponsor- $2500
Lanyard Sponsor - $1500
Copper - $500
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 24
Presidentrsquos Message continued from page 3
sponsorship falls in the same category ndash greater participation by our corporatesponsors provides AEP funds for their contributions but also tremendousexposure for their employees (and potential future employees) in networkingwith the professional environmental community
Heads up - The 2013 Conference will be offered in Los Angeles April 1-5 so mark your calendars now (The actual conference will be April 3-5 withApril 1 and 2 for Board Meetings Symposia etc) The venue is ldquoLA Liverdquo atthe J W Marriott adjacent to the Staples Center and other downtownattractions Marie Campbell is the chair for the Conference and she hasplanned a very full and rewarding group of sessions One important date towatch is the due date for AEP Awards ndash it is August 15 2012 Much earlierthan normal and information regarding the Awards program is located on theAEP website Also sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are posted foryour information You can also upload abstracts for conference papers So getready ndash things are moving FAST
AEP is an association of environmental professionals dedicated to theprofessional development of its members and the relationships we build withothers in the environmental industry Our strength is you the members ofAEP Together we can move the organization to directions we need to ensurethe viability and relevance of AEP With this we can stay on the right path ofadvancement for the environmental professional and AEP
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25
1 CEQANEPA Compliance
2 Environmental Impact Analysis
3 Resource Management
4 SolidHazardous Waste
5 Air Quality
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T ( S E L E C T 3 )
S t a t u s P l e a s e C h e c k
New Member ApplicationRenewal Membership
Change of Address Etc
M e m b e r s h i p C a t e g o r y A n n u a l D u e s P l e a s e C h e c k
Full AEP Member $ 15000
AEP Sponsor Member $ 25000GovernmentCorporate Sponsors are provided one Full Membershipwhich can ldquofloatrdquo within the sponsor company
Young Professionals Member $7000Must have graduated in 2011 or 2012
Emeritus Member $7000Must have been a full member within the last 5 years
AEP Full Time Student Member $3500Please include current student schedule showing 12 units or more with application
N o t e S e e f u l l c a t e g o r y d e s c r i p t i o n s o n l i n e a t C a l i f A E P o rg
1 Channel Counties
2 Inland Empire
3 Los Angeles
4 Monterey Bay
5 Superior California
6 Orange County
7 San Diego
8 San Francisco Bay Area
9 Central
A E P C h a p t e r A r e a s ( c h e c k o n e c h a p t e r o n l y )
First Last Certification FirmAgency
Address
City State Zip Email
Daytime Phone No Ext Fax
Check to be OMITTED from the AEP Web Site Directory Employment type Non-Profit Private Public Other
Please send me a National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) membership application
T O PAY B Y C R E D I T C A R D ( P L E A S E F I L L O U T B E L O W )
Card Holder Name Signature
Billing Address City State Zip
Card type Visa Mastercard Discover Card No CVC Exp Date
Please mail this portion along with your check made payable to AEP co Lynne C Bynder CMP Meetings Xceptional 40747 Baranda Court Palm Desert CA 92260AEP can not invoice for new memberships Questions 7603404499 fax 7606742479
Online application available at httpwwwcalifaeporgindexphpoption=com_osemscampview=register
11 Cultural Resources
12 Growth Management Regional Planning
13 Environmental LawPolicy
14 Land UseSite Planning
15 Geographic Information Systems
16 Environmental Justice
17 Environmental Engineering
18 Other
w w w C a l i f A E P o rg
6 Noise
7 Transportation
8 HydrologyWater
9 Endangered SpeciesBiology
10 GeologySeismic
C H A P T E R R E G I O N S A N D M E M B E R S H I P
N E W R E N E W A L M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N
A E P C O D E O F E T H I C S1 I will conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the values integrity and
respect of the profession
2 I will uphold the stated intent as well as the letter of environmental policies laws andregulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies
3 I will not engage in encourage or condone dishonesty fraud deceit discrimination ormisrepresentation in the solicitation preparation or use of work prepared by me orunder my direction
4 I will fully disclose to my employers and my prospective clients any economic or ethicalinterests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or byother affected parties with regard to my professional work
5 I will ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure technical accuracy soundmethodology clarity and objectivity in the collection analysis interpretation andpresentation of environmental information by me or under my direction
6 I will achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competency for myself andrequire the same for those I supervise
Signature acknowledges full understanding amp acceptance of the AEP Code of Ethics amp Professional Conduct Guidelines
Contributions or gifts to AEP are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income taxpurposes However they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expensessubject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities AEP estimates that thenondeductible portion of your dues allocable to lobbying is 5
OFFICE USE ONLY Co P Date Amount Check
rev 112
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR SUMMER 2012 25