1. DEEP CREEK WATERSHED FOUNDATION (DCWF)
David Myerberg
President, DCWF Board
To Preserve and Protect
for Posterity

2. Deep Creek Watershed Foundation
Overview
What is The Deep Creek Watershed ?
Context of the DCWF
DCWF Mission & Responsibilities
Introduction to Board & Foundation
Project(s)
Plans for Growth
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3. What is the Deep Creek Watershed ?
Watershed: 41,000 acres vs. DC Lake: 4,000 acres
>50 % = forest
>50 miles of streams
DC Lake Managed by MD Dept. Natural Resources (DNR)
Brookfield Power (dam) Permitted by MD Dept. of Environment (MDE) (renewal in 1st Q, 2019)
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4. Context of DCWF Public/Private Partnership Initiative Administrative
Watershed Management
Plan
(WMP)
State,
County, &
Stakeholders
Administrative
Council
(Implement WMP)
State & County
Public/Private
Partnership
Initiative
Funded Projects
(Federal, State and County)
DCWF: Add’l Funding
Support for Projects
& Provide Feedback
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5. DC Watershed Management Plan
Formulated by Many Stakeholders
Formally Endorsed by State & County
Memoranda Of Understanding (MOU)
MOU established:
Administrative Council to Develop / Prioritize Initiatives
Watershed Coordinator (new position,
now Funded by Garrett County)
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6. Background of DCW Foundation
Formed 2016
Public–Private Partnership
State of Maryland
Garrett County
Stakeholders
DCW Foundation
Board & Advisors with varied qualifications & experience
Board - 10 Directors
Various Ad Hoc Advisors
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7. Foundation Mission & Responsibilities
Promote & Protect Watershed
Objectives Focus on:
Environmental Protection
Scientific Studies
Education
Accept / Solicit / Disburse Charitable Gifts and Grants
Advocate for Watershed to State, Region and Local Community
Fiscal Management & Oversight Responsibilities
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8. DCWF’s First Project NEED FOR WATER BUDGET
Drought conditions ~every 7 years
Major water depth problems
Multiple water uses
Goal 12 Watershed Plan
Political “Hot Potato”
No State or County funding
Need creative engineering
Foundation formed – donations
Engineering firm hired
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9. GOAL DCWF’s First Project
To Develop Water Budget Model (WBM)
WBM Designed to Assist MDE with Water Management during Peak Seasons (April – October)
to maintain control and equity of the water resources for all stakeholders, at times of abnormal precipitation
Working closely with State and Brookfield for last year
Close to complete
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10. DCWF’s Second Project Lessening Acid Load in Cherry Creek
Everhart, Glotfelty and Teets Remediation Sites
All carried acid mine drainage and excess metals into Cherry Creek –
Remediation (Cost $362,000)
Cherry Creek Doser – 2001 (Cost $100,000 + yearly limestone & monitoring)
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11. Snapshot of Cherry Creek
Naturally acidic
MDE created a series of treatment wetlands and a doser to help reduce the impacts of AMD
These treatment sites have significantly improved the environmental status of Cherry Creek
Fish populations have increased in Cherry Creek Cove
Eight miles long
Empties into Deep Creek Lake
Name traces to the deep reddish color due to bog tannins
Only stream with AMD in the Deep Creek watershed.
Produces half the acidity to the Lake, ¼ due to AMD

12. Before Remediation at Glotfelty Site Ground Level

13. Glotfelty site after remediation
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14. Instream Lime Dosers AQUAFIX PUMPKONSULT BOXHOLM
Title slide for Doser Section of slide presentation

15. FUNDING In Consultation with MDE Cherry Creek Doser Needed Funds
Through donations to the DCWF - Funding $10K/Year
To Provide Chemicals for Cherry Creek Doser to Neutralize AMD
& For Other AMD Related Costs
FUNDING
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16. The Future of the AMD Remediation in the Watershed
The 17 year old systems need major overhauls of the valves, the alkalinity systems, and some additional clean-up and maintenance.
Public Law has a sunset provision that now has some likelihood of being invoked in 2021 or the Law may have major cutbacks.
AMD is still flowing, and it will continue to flow for many years.
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17. DCWF’s Third Project Studying Zebra Mussels in Deep Creek Lake
Zebra Mussels are in numerous lakes and rivers outside of the Deep Creek Watershed.
This CAN threaten the dam’s intake pipes and boats on the lake.
DNR, Brookfield Renewable and the Foundation are funding a study to determine if Zebra Mussels survive in DCL and, if so, what we need to do to minimize the them.
This is the first time that Brookfield has worked with DNR and the lake community.
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18. Foundation’s Plan for Growth
Continue to Evolve:
Unaffiliated, Non-activist Role
Clearheaded Advocate of Watershed
Acquire Fundraising Expertise and Meet Needs / Priorities of Stakeholders
Maintain Unique Focus:
Protect Natural Beauty & Enhance Utility of DCW
for Future Generations
Foundation’s Plan for Growth
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19. Questions Comments Thank You!
For more information, representatives will be in the lobby after the meeting.
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