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UPDATE ON THE BLUE-RIBBON PANEL AND OVERVIEW OF REPORT
Staff will provide an update on the Phosphorus Blue-Ribbon Panel (BRP) and overview of the BRP report. The BRP identified a set of principles that supports watershed-oriented, cost-effective mitigation measures in response to the City’s existing nutrient water quality limits related to Total Phosphorus (TP) discharges from the Laguna Treatment Plant. In addition to identifying principles for phosphorus offsets, the BRP Report documents alternative compliance mechanisms including the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board's Water Quality Trading Framework and the joint effort of the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, Russian Riverkeeper and the City of Santa Rosa's Alternative Compliance Program. The Board may discuss this item and give direction to staff.
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