Our Regions Water. PROTECTING. PRESERVING. PROMOTING.

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Our Regions 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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MCDs 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?