Non-point Source UpdateNon-point Source Update

Marc T. AveniMarc T. Aveni

Regional ManagerRegional Manager

OverviewOverview

• Provide update on Non-point Source Pollution issues

• Allow time for questions

Non Point Source IssuesNon Point Source Issues

• Tributary Strategies• Agricultural Cost-Share• Urban Issues/Implementation• WQIA Funding• TMDLs• Bay Model Phase V• Potomac Roundtable• Watershed Management Planning

Tributary StrategiesTributary Strategies

• Potomac Basin Strategy complete• Locality/SWCD specific “input decks” being

shared • “Short term implementation targets”• Use existing framework• What is priority for your locality?• Where does this match with state effort?• Begin to show progress/implementation

Agricultural Cost ShareAgricultural Cost Share• $10 M each for FY06/07• Managed by SWCDs• Change from the past• 3 “high priority BMPs”

– cover crops– continuous no-till– nutrient management planning/

implementation

Cooperative NPS ApproachCooperative NPS Approach

• ~ 3 M statewide• Non-agricultural local government

projects part of “input deck”• Competitive/matching funds• Mandated & voluntary activities OK• Pre-proposal process to limit time• Multiple year projects through 2010

Other Water Quality Other Water Quality Improvement Act FundingImprovement Act Funding

• $750,000 – agricultural water quality initiatives (animal diet&feed/manure transport)

• $750,000 – non agricultural water quality initiatives (education and outreach/horse?)

Urban Issues/ImplementationUrban Issues/Implementation

• BMP Tracking• Stormwater Program• MS4• General Construction Permit• E and S Program

BMP TrackingBMP Tracking

• Committee formed• Memo to MS4 Permit Holders• Historical data• Electronic database for future

submissions in consistent manner statewide

Stormwater ProgramStormwater Program• January 2005 – legislation effective• July 2006 Bay Preservation Act

localities and MS4 I/II shall adopt• Other localities opt in or DCR

administers• Must define acceptable program/fees –

part of APA process – takes time

Municipal Separate Storm Municipal Separate Storm Sewer SystemSewer System

• Conveyance for stormwater– streets, curbs, gutters, ditches,

channels, stormdrains . . .• Goal – reduce pollution entering

“waters” maximum extent possible• Regulations vague on purpose

Municipal Separate Storm Municipal Separate Storm Sewer SystemSewer System

• Medium (100,000 >) and large (250,000 >)• Regulated Small (urbanized area defined by

census)• Phase I - 11 large localities - 5 year permit• Phase II - 99 to date localities and others• DCR reviewing reports submitted against

original application - standardize reporting statewide

General Construction PermitGeneral Construction Permit• Part of VA Stormwater Management

Program (VSMP)• Covers construction activity stormwater

discharges• Fee based on size of land clearing > 5 acres,

between 1-5 acres• Must include SWPPP• DCR meeting with localities

Erosion and Sediment Control Erosion and Sediment Control

• VA Soil and Water Board establishes minimum standards of program effectiveness

• Trains/certifies/provides oversight to local programs

• Goal to review all local programs every 5 years

• Complaints handled locally first

TMDLsTMDLs• DEQ lead for TMDL development/public

participation• DCR/DEQ develop implementation plan• Implementation lags behind development• DCR will focus on “implementing” select

implementation plans using USEPA 319 funds

Phase 5 Watershed ModelPhase 5 Watershed Model

• Expand to all of VA - currently VA Bay only

• Better predict effects of BMPs on receiving waters

• Assumptions changing• Greater ability to get locality specific

and accurate information

Potomac Watershed Potomac Watershed RoundtableRoundtable

• Fall 2000 initiative by SWCD/DCR

• Quarterly meetings

• Shares and collaborates on water quality responses and solutions

• Website, 4 Forums

Watershed Management Watershed Management PlanningPlanning

• 2002 – VA established 8 plan components

• Tools developed – (guide/video/training sessions)

• Many NOVA localities have done• C2K commitment• Often serves as umbrella

TMDLs Tributary Strategies

Bay Preservation Act

Phase I/II StormwaterErosion and Sediment

General Permit

Questions and Reactions?Questions and Reactions?

marc.aveni@dcr.virginia.gov