Session 7: TMDL Implementation Plan Development

1. Session 7:TMDL Implementation Plan Development Virginia Tech Biological Systems Engineering Center for TMDL and Watershed Studies

2. Session 7. a. Effective Stakeholder Engagement

3. 3 TMDL Implementation Plan Implementation Guidance Manual Document that details actions or strategies that must be undertaken to achieve load reductions to ensure that water quality standards are met http://www.deq.state.va.us/tmdl/implans/ipguide.pdf

4. 4 • Identified problems in TMDL Study • Management measures needed • IP Goals and Objectives • Implementation Strategy • Measurable Milestones Weaving It All Together

5. 5 Nine minimum elements (319 funding) • Identify causes and sources of pollution that needs to be controlled • Determine load reductions needed • Develop management measures needed • Develop implementation schedule • Develop interim milestones to track implementation of management measures • Develop criteria to measure progress toward meeting watershed goals • Develop monitoring component • Develop information/education component • Identify technical and financial assistance needed to implement TMDL Study Implementation Planning/Modeling Beyond Modeling

6. 6 TMDL Implementation Plan Outline • Executive Summary • Introduction • State and Federal Requirements for TMDL Implementation Plans • Review of the TMDL Study • Public Participation • Implementation Actions • Measurable Goals and Milestones • Stakeholders Roles and Responsibilities • Integration with Other Watershed Plans • Potential Funding Sources • References Appendix A – Working Group Reports and Meeting Summaries Appendix B – Additional Implementation Actions Suggested by Working Groups Appendix C – Glossary

7. Re-assessment of TMDL Target Source: Stroubles Creel TMDL IP

8. Interim Changes in the Watershed 13.76 ac forest buffers and 8,560 ft stream fencing (VT farm) Negotiated minimum 50-ft buffer along new Huckleberry Trail extension Construction of new Alumni Hotel and Conference Center Source: Stroubles Creel TMDL IP

9. Interim Changes (cont.) SWM ponds in Wong Park and at Alumni center Demonstration rain garden at Community Center Installed and planned bioretention areas around VT – Squires Plaza, Smithfield parking, Triangle Park, Architecture Annex parking Source: Stroubles Creel TMDL IP

10. 10 Those that: Are affected by water quality (WQ) problems Contribute to pollutant loads or impact WQ May be required to install control measures Have statutory or regulatory WQ responsibilities May help develop or implement remedial actions Live in the watershed or use the water resource May improve the chances of a successful implementation Who are Stakeholders? Adapted from: TNRCC, 1999

11. 11 What roles can stakeholders play? • TMDL Study • Provide additional detail on watershed • Actively engage additional stakeholders – peer to peer outreach • Identify technical/data resources • Implementation • Review/suggest implementation strategies • Identify potential implementation impediments • Identify local funding sources/partnerships • Lead implementation Adapted from: Smith, 2002

12. 12 Public Participation Spectrum Source: Int. Assoc. for Public Participation, 2006 (http://www.iap2.org/associations/4748/files/spectrum.pdf)

13. 13 • Fundamental basis of a collaborative process: Structured negotiation with decisions based on the enlightened self-interest of all participants • Fundamental hallmarks of a collaborative process: • Inclusive and diverse (but not exhaustive) participation • Transparent • Authentic • Accountable • Respectful • Focused on common understanding • Sustainable and durable results Collaborative Stakeholder ProcessThe “perfect world” Source: Ceppos, 2006

14. Public Participation • Public Meetings • Informational • Solicit public participation • Provide a forum for public comment • Steering Committee • Direct the overall process • Review Working Group input • Liaison with Resource Team, review IP technical details. • Working groups • Provide forum for “interest-based” issues/concerns • Opportunity to collect input/insights from stakeholders

15. 15 TMDL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Resource Team Steering Committee Working Group Working Group Implementation planning Stakeholder engagement model

16. Public Meetings Public Notice indicates contamination fro m fecal matter. As a result o f this listing and court a ca Total Maximum Daily Load (TM completed to d ater quali in these streams. The TMDL study indicated that the reductio ns needed were: 98-100%s, 100% reduction in loads 0-10% reduction in. • Outreach/notification • Mailings, newspapers articles, radio, flyers, phone calls • Typically two • One to initiate the process • Final meeting to share IP • Public comment period follows final meeting (30 days)

17. Steering Committee • Responsibilities • Guide the IP development process • Assess input form working groups. • Are “representative” stakeholders engaged? • Address community concerns/suggestions – as funneled through Working Groups. • How can the process be improved? • Review technical data/analysis from Resource Team • Membership • DCR, DEQ, NRCS, VDH, local governments, SWCD, Working Group Representatives • Level of activity • Meet 2 to 3 times (perhaps more)

18. Working Groups • Responsibilities • Provide “representative, interest-based” input? • Review technical data/analysis from Resource Team • Interests that may coalesce to form a Working Group: • Agriculture • Residential/urban • Industry (e.g., Coal, Marinas) • Local government • Others? • Level of activity • Meet 1 - 2 (or more times) during IP development process

19. Working Group Participation • Agriculture • Producers, SWCD staff, service industries, Land owners, etc. • Urban/Residential • Residents, businesses, neighborhood/homeowner associations, service industries, regulators, etc. • Business/Industry • Specific businesses/classes of industries, business advocacy organizations, chamber of commerce, regulators, etc. • Government/Regulator • Various state agencies, local commissions/ planning boards, etc.

20. Working Group Responsibilities/Tasks • Inform Resource Team about perceived pollutant sources • Enlighten Resource Team about on-going/needed pollution control activities • Review possible implementation strategies from a interest-based perspective • Discuss alternative funding sources/partnerships • Identify outreach methods for engaging peers in implementing pollution control measures • Identify potential constraints to implementing pollution control measures

21. 21 Listen to and learn from stakeholders • Common Input • Quantify the extent and locations of problems. • Suggest site-specific BMPs at each location. • Evaluate technical assistance needed. • Identify constraints faced by stakeholders. • Identify potential sources of funding. • Develop a strategy to educate and involve stakeholders. Hands-on Interaction with Maps

22. 22 Identify appropriate BMPs

23. Identification of practices Stakeholder input Implementation matrix Quantification of practices GIS BMP Database Modeling – HSPF and GWLF Technical Assistance and Education/Outreach 23 Needs Assessment

24. 27 Implementation planning matrix Center for TMDL and Watershed Studies

25. 28 Categories of corrective actions Source: Big Otter Watershed TMDL Implementation Plan

26. 29 Web-based Forum Educational Pamphlets Public Outreach Technical Advisory Groups and Public Meetings