THE MIAMI CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Our Region’s Water.PROTECTING. PRESERVING. PROMOTING.
Getting ready for Part 2 of Phase II
Great Miami River Watershed Stormwater Collaboration
Theresa McGeady
Program CoordinatorThe Miami Conservancy District
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Complying with first permit
MCD provided:
• Technical Assistance
• Outfall Location
• Public Education and Involvement
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Are we at risk?
• Feedback from audits
• Other regions in Ohio/US
• Private sector enforcement
• More strict requirements
• US EPA priority
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MCD’s plan
• Apply for OEEF grant• Look for other sources of funding• Assemble Stormwater Education Teams • Serve as liaison between Ohio EPA and
regulated communities• Continue some watershed-wide stormwater
education• Host informational meetings
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Other MCD Activities
• Building Our Future– Encouraging Low Impact Development
• Source Water Protection – Funds for water quality improvements
• Site Planning Roundtable– Update ordinances where applicable
• Clean Ohio Funds– Preservation of riparian corridors
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Next Steps
• Submit Notice of Intent along with Application Fee
• Gather and evaluate potential resources
• Create plan to meet new requirements
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Questions?