TMDL Implementation Plan Development for Stroubles Creek

1. TMDL Implementation Plan Development for Stroubles Creek First Public Meeting June 1, 2005

2. Stroubles IP Support Team Brian Benham, Tess Wynn, Gene Yagow Center for TMDL and Watershed Studies Biological Systems Engineering Department Tamim Younos Virginia Water Resources Research Center Theresa Carter Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Dublin Jason Hill Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Roanoke

3. Overview • TMDL Process • Stroubles Creek TMDL • Changes in Stroubles Creek watershed • TMDL Implementation Plan (IP) • Public Participation • Project Timeline

4. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) • Maximum amount of a given pollutant that a stream can assimilate without negatively affecting the designated beneficial uses of that stream.

5. TMDL Process Impairment TMDL Study IP Development Implementation and Monitoring Non-Impaired

6. Stroubles Creek TMDL • Benthic impairment • Stressor analysis indicated: • sediment as the “most probable stressor” • with influence from nutrients and organic matter. • TMDL developed for sediment • Final TMDL Public Meeting: Oct. 9, 2003 • TMDL Study Approved: Jan. 28, 2004

7. Sediment TMDL Reductions • Agricultural sources – 77% • Urban sources – 54% • Channel erosion – 77%

8. Extent of Impairment Benthic: 4.98 mi. Bacteria: 7.08 mi.

10. Contributing Pollutants Sediment • Construction sites • Runoff from agricultural areas • Livestock access to streams • Stream bank erosion/riparian cover • Storm water peak flows from increasing impervious areas • Channelization

11. Nutrients • Manure • Cropland fertilization • Lawn fertilization Organic Matter • Leaf input • Livestock manure • Grass clippings and yard waste • Commercial waste disposal • Trash

12. Bacteria • Livestock manure • Runoff from manured areas • Pet waste • Improper waste treatment • Ducks and geese • Trash

13. Changes in the WatershedSince Completion of TMDL Study Development continues VT’s new conference center VT stadium additions VT completion of work on dairy barn and horse center Blacksburg downtown mall Blacksburg residential development Planning is on-going Phase II MS4 Programs Virginia Tech Master Plan Blacksburg 2046 Comprehensive Plan

14. Storm Water Management Programs • Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permits • Town of Blacksburg • Virginia Tech • Virginia Department of Transportation

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

17. Important Aspects of an IP • Stakeholder-driven • Required by state law (WQMIRA) • An approved IP makes the watershed eligible for grants from various sources • Goal is to restore water quality so that it meets state standards

18. IP Development – Focus Group Tasks • Quantify location and extent of identified problems • Identify appropriate BMPs to address identified problems • Determine BMP and technical assistance costs • Identify potential funding sources • Set measurable milestones and prioritize resources • Develop strategy to encourage stakeholder participation in implementing needed changes

19. Quantify Extent of BMP Needs

20. Identify Appropriate BMPs

21. Cost/Benefit Analysis • Assess implementation costs • BMPs or other management measures • Technical and administrative assistance • Evaluate environmental benefit • Identify/evaluate economic benefits • Identify funding sources Source: VADCR Blackwater River TMDL Implementation Plan

22. Potential Funding $ource$ • Potential funding sources for best management practices (BMPs) selected during Implementation Plan development: • USDA Programs - CREP/EQIP • WQIA projects • Section 319 Funds • State Revolving Loan Funds • Cost-Share Program • Tax Credits

23. Measurable Goals/Timeline • Prioritize implementation resources • Implementation milestones – stakeholders • Interim water quality goals – modeling • 5 – 10 year time frame to meet water quality standard Example

24. Public Participation • Public Meetings • Informational • Solicit public participation • Provide a forum for public comment • Steering Committee • Direct the overall process • Review output from Focus Groups • Coordinate transition to implementation • Focus Groups • Address “community” issues/concerns

25. 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 • Two Public meetings • June, 2005 • January, 2006 • Public comment period (30 days)

26. Focus Groups Sediment Nutrients Organic matter Hydrologic modification Bacteria Agriculture/Rural Residential/Urban Public Works

27. Steering Committee • Includes: • DCR, DEQ, Focus Group representatives, NRCS, Dept. of Health, local govt., SWCD, stakeholders • Responsibilities • Coordinate and evaluate recommendations from the Focus Groups • Assist in identifying and securing funding for implementation • Guide and review the final Implementation Plan to be written by the contractor • Initiate implementation upon completion of the plan

28. Agriculture/Rural Focus Group Identified problems • Lack of streamside vegetation • Livestock access to streams • Agricultural runoff

29. Residential/Urban Focus Group Identified problems • Lack of riparian vegetation • Increasing development and peak flows from storm water runoff • Enforcement of E&S regulations with residential construction • Improper disposal of grass clippings and trash • Stream channel modifications

30. Public Works Focus Group Identified problems • Lack of riparian vegetation • Increasing development and peak flows from storm water runoff • Enforcement of E&S regulations at construction sites • Sewer overflows • Downtown business wastewater disposal • Stream channel modifications • Pollutant buildup on impervious surfaces

31. Stakeholder Interaction Schematic Agriculture /Rural Support Team Focus Group Steering Committee (Representatives from Focus Groups) Public Works Residential /Urban Focus Group Focus Group

32. TMDL Implementation Plan Schedule • June 2005: First public meeting • June – Dec. 2005: Focus Groups/Steering Committee meet as needed August - Identify and quantify BMPs needed to address the TMDL load for Stroubles Creek September – Assess technical needs and complete cost/benefit analysis December - Complete monitoring plan, identify funding sources, and develop implementation guidelines • January 2006: Complete draft Stroubles Creek TMDL IP • February 2006: Final public meeting • April 2006: Begin implementation

33. Opportunity to participate STROUBLES CREEK TMDL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN • The development of the Implementation Plan should be a cooperative endeavor that attains consensus. • All stakeholders will have opportunities to participate through “Focus Groups” and/or the Steering Committee. Steering Committee Agriculture Focus Group Public Works Focus Group Residential Focus Group LOCAL CITIZEN INPUT IS CRITICAL !

34. Contacts Theresa Carter, Department of Conservation and Recreation phone: 276-676-5418 e-mail: theresa.carter@dcr.virginia.gov Jason Hill, Department of Environmental Quality phone: 540-562-6724 e-mail: jrhill@deq.virginia.gov Gene Yagow, Virginia Tech phone: 540-231-5705 e-mail: eyagow@vt.edu

35. Questions/Discussion

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