THE MIAMI CONSERVANCY DISTRICT Our Region’s Water. PROTECTING. PRESERVING. PROMOTING. Getting ready for Part 2 of Phase II Great Miami River Watershed Stormwater Collaboration Theresa McGeady Program Coordinator The Miami Conservancy District
Jan 12, 2016
THE MIAMI CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Our Region’s Water.PROTECTING. PRESERVING. PROMOTING.
Getting ready for Part 2 of Phase II
Great Miami River Watershed Stormwater Collaboration
Theresa McGeady
Program CoordinatorThe Miami Conservancy District
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Complying with first permit
MCD provided:
• Technical Assistance
• Outfall Location
• Public Education and Involvement
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Are we at risk?
• Feedback from audits
• Other regions in Ohio/US
• Private sector enforcement
• More strict requirements
• US EPA priority
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MCD’s plan
• Apply for OEEF grant• Look for other sources of funding• Assemble Stormwater Education Teams • Serve as liaison between Ohio EPA and
regulated communities• Continue some watershed-wide stormwater
education• Host informational meetings
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Other MCD Activities
• Building Our Future– Encouraging Low Impact Development
• Source Water Protection – Funds for water quality improvements
• Site Planning Roundtable– Update ordinances where applicable
• Clean Ohio Funds– Preservation of riparian corridors
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Next Steps
• Submit Notice of Intent along with Application Fee
• Gather and evaluate potential resources
• Create plan to meet new requirements
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Questions?