Non-point Source Update Marc T. Aveni Regional Manager

Overview Provide update on Non-point Source Pollution issues Allow time for questions

Non Point Source Issues Tributary Strategies Agricultural Cost-Share Urban Issues/Implementation WQIA Funding TMDLs Bay Model Phase V Potomac Roundtable Watershed Management Planning

Tributary Strategies Potomac Basin Strategy complete Locality/SWCD specific “input decks” being shared “Short term implementation targets” Use existing framework What is priority for your locality? Where does this match with state effort? Begin to show progress/implementation

Agricultural Cost Share $10 M each for FY06/07 Managed by SWCDs Change from the past 3 “high priority BMPs” –cover crops –continuous no-till –nutrient management planning/ implementation

Cooperative NPS Approach ~ 3 M statewide Non-agricultural local government projects part of “input deck” Competitive/matching funds Mandated & voluntary activities OK Pre-proposal process to limit time Multiple year projects through 2010

Other Water Quality Improvement Act Funding $750,000 – agricultural water quality initiatives (animal diet&feed/manure transport) $750,000 – non agricultural water quality initiatives (education and outreach/horse?)

Urban Issues/Implementation BMP Tracking Stormwater Program MS4 General Construction Permit E and S Program

BMP Tracking Committee formed Memo to MS4 Permit Holders Historical data Electronic database for future submissions in consistent manner statewide

Stormwater Program January 2005 – legislation effective July 2006 Bay Preservation Act localities and MS4 I/II shall adopt Other localities opt in or DCR administers Must define acceptable program/fees – part of APA process – takes time

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Conveyance for stormwater –streets, curbs, gutters, ditches, channels, stormdrains... Goal – reduce pollution entering “waters” maximum extent possible Regulations vague on purpose

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Medium (100,000 >) and large (250,000 >) Regulated Small (urbanized area defined by census) Phase I - 11 large localities - 5 year permit Phase II - 99 to date localities and others DCR reviewing reports submitted against original application - standardize reporting statewide

General Construction Permit Part of VA Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Covers construction activity stormwater discharges Fee based on size of land clearing > 5 acres, between 1-5 acres Must include SWPPP DCR meeting with localities

Erosion and Sediment Control VA Soil and Water Board establishes minimum standards of program effectiveness Trains/certifies/provides oversight to local programs Goal to review all local programs every 5 years Complaints handled locally first

TMDLs DEQ lead for TMDL development/public participation DCR/DEQ develop implementation plan Implementation lags behind development DCR will focus on “implementing” select implementation plans using USEPA 319 funds

Phase 5 Watershed Model Expand to all of VA - currently VA Bay only Better predict effects of BMPs on receiving waters Assumptions changing Greater ability to get locality specific and accurate information

Potomac Watershed Roundtable Fall 2000 initiative by SWCD/DCR Quarterly meetings Shares and collaborates on water quality responses and solutions Website, 4 Forums

Watershed Management Planning 2002 – VA established 8 plan components Tools developed –(guide/video/training sessions) Many NOVA localities have done C2K commitment Often serves as umbrella

TMDLsTributary Strategies Bay Preservation Act Phase I/II Stormwater Erosion and Sediment General Permit

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