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W a t e r s h e d Management A Phil ilosophy sophy and d App pproach ach to Protecti tecting g Wa Water er Qualit ity Or: Wh What the e Water ershe hed d Counci ncil is is al all about! t! Grenetta tta Thoma mass ssey,
A Phil ilosophy sophy and d App pproach ach to Protecti tecting g Wa Water er Qualit ity Or: Wh What the e Water ershe hed d Counci ncil is is al all about! t!
Grenetta tta Thoma mass ssey, PhD Progra ram m Dire rect ctor
, Tip of the Mitt t Water ershed shed Counci ncil
Mountains form an imaginary line called the backbone of North America.
Continental Divide, rivers flow toward the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico.
the Continental Divide, rivers flow toward the Pacific Ocean.
What at is is a watershed ershed?
Communication and Partnerships
Cost-Effective Management
Science
Environmental Results
http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/watershed_handbook/
(1) Identify and quantify Causes and Sources of Water Pollution (2) Estimate expected pollutant Load Reductions (3) Management Measures - Identify BMPs needed to achieve load reductions and critical areas where BMPs will be implemented (4) Estimates of needed Technical and Financial Assistance (5) Provide an Information/Education/Public Participation Component (6) Schedule – who does what, when? (7) Identify Measurable Milestones for implementation (8) Evaluation of Progress – establish criteria to determine if targets being achieved (9) Monitoring to evaluate effectiveness of implementation over time Measurable progress is critical to ensuring continued support
What’s In a Watershed Management Plan?
geography, hydrology, climate, demographics, land use, etc.
lakes, rivers, wetlands, groundwater
– Shoreline surveys – Road/stream crossing surveys – Agricultural surveys – Streambank erosion
sources and causes; how they threaten
Elk River Chain of Lakes Watershed Plan Implementation Team (ERCOL-WPIT) - Committee active since 2010 Lake Charlevoix Watershed Management Plan - Committee active since 2001 Little Traverse Bay Watershed Protection Plan - Committee active since 2002
Newly Forming Watershed Management Plan Committees
Duncan Bay – Grass Bay Work started in spring 2013 Burt Lake – Sturgeon River Work started in fall 2013
PR PREVIOUS GRANTS:
Provid ided fun funds to to upd pdate the the exis existing wat atershed plan plan in in 20 2012, , sec ecurin ing bot both EPA EPA/DEQ ap appr proval
Completion of
the Cha Charlev levoix Co County ver ersion of
the Lo Local Zon Zonin ing Ord Ordin inance Gap aps s Ana Analysis; ;
Socia ial Indi dicators Su Survey: Inclu luded mail ail surveys at at the the begin beginning an and d end end of
the pro proje ject to to gau gauge kn knowledge an and beh behaviors of
wat atershed re resid sidents as a a whole, , as wel ell l as as lo local off
s an and d ripa riparian land landowners, an and seasonal l resi residents. . Fir First st ti time don done in in prist pristin ine wat atershed.
Grant Amount: : Match Fu Funds: : To Total Amount: t: $ $ 14 147,096 $5 $54,421 $2 $201,5 ,517
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site.
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gh the e roadb dbed ed.
Little Traverse Bay Watershed Protection Plan
The goal of the Little Traverse Bay Watershed Protection Plan is to protect and enhance the water quality of the Bay and its tributaries by reducing current and future nonpoint source pollution/polluted runoff.
A community document, similar to a community master plan, but rather for
Over 40 agencies, organizations and local governments-or stakeholders- within the watershed.
www.watershedcouncil.org
Because there is a lot at stake in the Watershed and the Plan serves as a document to inform our watershed community about Little Traverse Bay’s water resources, including their current health, identified threats, and the means to protect and restore them.
Funded by the EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Crossings
Michigan College
Restoration
Rain Garden Initiative Awarded $8 $887,723!
clear-span timber bridge.
align better with natural channel.
Grant amount= $245,000.
$300,00+.
Holms Road in Charlevoix County
Creek, a tributary to the Bear River
replaced with a larger, longer, elliptical culvert place in September, 2013
Commission; MDEQ; Northwest Design Group; Harbor Springs Excavating
Before
Holms Road at Hay Marsh Creek, Charlevoix County
During During After
replaced existing pond; accommodates all stormwater from new buildings.
forebay and wetland complex with native MI wetland plants.
coordinated by NCMC.
boardwalk .
Before: Upstream side
Before: Downstream side
December 4
to be installed over 3 years.
plants.
cottage, additional is responsibility of cottager.
Magnetic signs will be attached to county and city vehicles Stormwater ad series published in local newspapers in 2013, and hopefully, 2014
Reme memb mber er that t what at we do on the e land d affects ects the e healt lth
es, streams, eams, and d wetl tlands
– Use slow-release formulations, apply according to directions and when weather is clear. Test your soils first to determine whether there is a need!
www.watershedcouncil.org