DOD P2 WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARD University of Georgia, EPA and SREO DOD Region 4 Pollution Prevention Project Kick Off Meeting August 7, 2002

DOD P2 Watershed Advisory Board Value of Clean Water Decreasing Quantity and Quality Increasing Demand and Competition Primary Environmental Issue of Concern in the Southeastern U.S. May Impact Military Readiness

DOD P2 Watershed Advisory Board Purpose of the Project To establish and provide administrative and analytical support to an Expert Board that will identify and address critical water resource policy and technical issues at military installations in the southeast. “Environmental Compliance Through Pollution Prevention”

DOD P2 Watershed Advisory Board WAB Objectives 1. Assess current water resource challenges facing military bases in Region 4 (e.g., stormwater, TMDLs, drinking water, etc.). 2. Identify applicable P2 solutions and leverage resources to address water resource issues identified above (e.g., Watershed Assessment Protocol, BMPs, etc). 3. Promote understanding and successful implementation of P2 tools and techniques (e.g., training, regulatory and technical assistance, presentations, publications, etc.).

DOD P2 Watershed Advisory Board Proposed Membership Army Environmental Center Air Force Center of Env Excellence Major Commands Corps of Engineers Naval Facilities Engineering Command Military Installations Service RECs EPA Region 4 State Agencies (regulator and P2) Academia Others ?

DOD P2 Watershed Advisory Board Proposed Activities (subject to modification and approval by the WAB) Establishment and Support of the WAB Critical Water Resource Needs Assessment Inventory of Applicable P2 Tools and Techniques Customized Training (SW, TMDL, E&S, etc.) Regulatory Policy and Technical Assistance Presentations Technical Briefs and Reports

DOD P2 Watershed Advisory Board Proposed Timeline (subject to modification and approval by the WAB) Planning Activities (August - December 2002) Establish WAB Water Resources Needs Assessment Inventory of P2 Tools and Techniques Implementation Activities (January - September 2003) Customized Training Regulatory Policy and Technical Assistance Presentations Technical Briefs and Reports

DOD P2 Watershed Advisory Board For More Information Jamie Higgins, Project Director SREO, 404-524-5061 x274 jhiggins@sreo.army.mil Catherine Fox, Project Manager EPA/UGA, 404-441-7568 catherine_fox@msn.com Seeking additional members to the WAB, as well as assistance in identification of critical water resource issues and P2 solutions at military bases in the southeast.