our region’s water. protecting. preserving. promoting

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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?