1. Approach to Setting Local Planning Goals
Maryland
Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan
Fall 2018
Regional Workshops
Maryland
Approach to Setting Local Planning Goals

2. The Phase III WIP Process
Fall Regional Meetings
Nov. 16 Lower Eastern Shore
Nov. 27 Central Maryland: North
Nov. 29 Lower Eastern Shore
Nov. 30 Central Maryland: South
Dec Southern Maryland
Dec Western Maryland
Provide feedback by January 4, 2019
County Inventories
Sept. – Oct.
Soil Conservation District meetings
Local WIP inventories
We prefer if you give us feedback about a month from now
DRAFT
State-Sector Trajectories
Since 2010
DRAFT
County WIP Summaries
Governor’s Chesapeake Bay Cabinet
Review & Approval
Address Feedback on
State-Sector Trajectories & County WIP Summaries
DRAFT Phase III WIP
April 12, 2019
Statewide plan
County goals
Two-month public review period
April 12 – June 9, 2019
Address
Public Review Period comments
2025 and beyond
Final Phase III WIP
August 9, 2019
Local engagement opportunity
Document provided to stakeholders

3. Successes to Date & Challenges Ahead
Wastewater treatment using most advanced technology
Significant pollution reductions due to implementation in the Agricultural Sector
Greener technologies for Stormwater
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act
Drafting 40% Reduction by 2030 Plan
Funding/Incentives
Grants, loan - Ag Cost-Share
New - Clean Water Commerce Act
New - Septic Stewardship
New – Water Quality Trading
Maryland has to reduce nitrogen beyond its Phase II WIP commitments
Many of fastest and lowest cost reductions have been made
Phase III WIP strategy must support
Agricultural economy
Growing cities
Beyond 2025