Partnerships

ADEQ

1. Fund additional DNA genotyping testing for high E-coli events to determine
the distribution of contributing sources during high-count periods or events.

2. In cooperation with AGFD, US Forest Service and homeowners collect fecal
coliform and E. coli samples in water and sediment.

3. In cooperation with Coconino County Health and property owners
a. Formalize specific criteria to define “failure” of septic systems
b. Identification of failures and prioritize upgrades

4. Utilize DNA test results to determine fecal coliform sources. If conclude
>50% E. coli is from sources other than human, develop a plan in cooperation
with AGFD and US Forest Service for further mitigation.

Arizona State Parks

1. Continue daily monitoring of E-coli, flow water level and rainfall at Slide
Rock State Park. Enhance sampling plan to include storm event sampling at
several locations within the park boundaries. Review the sampling plan to
determine if modifications are warranted.

2. Provide laboratory facilities for analysis of water samples for sites outside of
Slide Rock State Park.

3. Participate in the installation of sediment removal facilities within park
boundaries.

4. Perform an upgrade study to improve the appearance/usefulness of the creek
side bathrooms.

5. Perform a feasibility study for providing additional creek side bathrooms on
the west side of Slide Rock.

6. Develop and implement a leak detection test for the existing Slide Rock creek
side bathrooms so that the test may be conducted twice per year.

7. Develop additional health “triggers” at Slide Rock State Park to reduce
likelihood of violation and increase swimming safety.

Note: All Result Oriented Activities for any government department are dependent on existing budget situations.

ADOT

1. Participate in the installation of sediment removal facilities for road culvert
locations along Highway 89A.

2. Regularly clean the highway culverts and remove accumulated sediment.

3. Assist in the evaluation of the several roadside pullouts for motorists who
need to use a bathroom.

4. Work with USFS to better manage and limit road side parking and creek
access such that impacts to water quality are reduced.

USFS

1. Continue to support the collection of water quality samples by the Friends of
the Forest. Develop a Quality Assurance Plan for the sampling activities.

2. Cooperate in the identification and installation of sediment removal facilities.

3. Participate in the identification and installation of showers and additional
restrooms for the public in the Oak Creek Canyon.

4. Cooperate/coordinate with the AGFD to identify animal (elk, white tail deer,
raccoons, skunks and antelope) populations and migratory patterns in Oak
Creek Canyon.

5. Consider the upgrading of several campground/day use restrooms into public
restrooms through the installation of roadside pullouts.

6. Assist the Oak Creek Task Force in identifying horse, llama, cow and dog
populations and locations within the Oak Creek watershed, and research
acceptable levels of ecoli for wildlife followup.

7. Participate in developing a strategy to address non-point and point source of
animal fecal transport.

8. Work with ADOT to develop a strategy to limit and manage roadside parking
and creek access such that impacts to water quality are limited.

AGFD

1. Participate with the US Forest Service to identify animal populations (elk, white tail deer, beaver, raccoons, skunk) and migratory patterns in Oak Creek Canyon.

2. Assist the Oak Creek Canyon Task Force in identifying horse, llama, cow and dog populations and locations within the Oak Creek watershed.

CCEHS

1. Participate with ADEQ in the formal investigation to identify, sampling and
document E-coli sources from onsite wastewater systems (residential and
commercial) in Oak Creek.

2. Provide priority status to Oak Creek Canyon onsite wastewater system upgrades by performing the site investigations and technical reviews within 1 week of submittal.

3. Provide technical review for public restroom onsite wastewater systems and
graywater shower systems.

Friends of the Forest

1. Continue weekly water quality sampling of various locations along Oak Creek
and report the results to the Oak Creek Canyon Task Force. Add two additional sampling locations upstream of Slide Rock State Park.