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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 Coordinator The Miami Conservancy District. Complying with first permit. MCD provided: Technical Assistance
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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
Complying with first permit MCD provided: • Technical Assistance • Outfall Location • Public Education and Involvement
Are we at risk? • Feedback from audits • Other regions in Ohio/US • Private sector enforcement • More strict requirements • US EPA priority
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
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
Next Steps • Submit Notice of Intent along with Application Fee • Gather and evaluate potential resources • Create plan to meet new requirements