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Item 12 Attachment # 2 Page 1 of 2 • Final Recreation Measures: 2 -7 -11 1. Develop multiple large and small access sites that also act as bank stabilization structures at eroded locations. Access points would be constructed away from Texas wild - rice stands. Create dense vegetation zones between access points to prevent future bank erosion. 2. Trespassing Enforcement. The public is accessing the river via private property. Private property owners have requested City assistance through signage to enforce trespassing laws. 3. Litter removal. Continue /increase cleanup programs, such as underwater litter pickup. Add additional receptacles and collection services. 4. Buffer Zone. Create an appropriate buffer zone by location to keep picnic tables, pop up tents, shelters and portable grills away from the river. Pushing these amenities further away from the river will reduce litter getting into the river and decrease bank compaction /erosion. 5. Establish a state system of scientific study areas. Designated state scientific study areas allow for enforcement of restrictions in the river. An interlocal agreement between City and State allows local in -water enforcement. Access restrictions to preserve at least 1000 m2 would be delineated by for the protection of Texas wild -rice and markers and could be in place only during low flows as supported by scientific research. • 6. Education of the river user and the community is a critical component. Suggested ideas include: a. Signage. Post signage at the City Park tube rental facility, Rio Vista Falls and at proposed hard access points along river. Signage should be simple, natural, and when possible use the existing sign locations (trying to avoid too many signs). Signs should have the same template and coloration so they are recognized up and down the river. Signs should cover the rules of the river and education and be bilingual. b. Video Loop at City Park offering information about the river and safety rules while people are waiting on shuttle or tubes. Possibly also at Rio Vista Falls. C. Posted maps showing trail, access points, fishing access and other amenities. Will include a map at Stokes Park to help inform about the San Marcos River/ Blanco confluence. d. Recreation information at hotels /restaurants, bed and breakfast facilities, Chamber of Commerce, Visitor's Center, City of San Marcos internet site, etc could include restrictions so river users are prepared prior to entering river. e. Park Rangers. Include a section on river biology in the training of the park rangers so they can help disseminate the information. f. School Outreach. Implement an outreach program for SMCISD so this information can be relayed to youth in San Marcos and indirectly to the parents. g. Overall interpretation Plan. This would pull all the informational ideas together for conformity, continuity and implementation. h. Lecture series at Texas State University. • i. Stencils on rented tubes Item 12