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Taking the Next Step: Implementing the TMDL
What IDEM Provides to Help With Implementation
Compiling all the data in one placeData-driven recommendations and reductionsBroad recommendations for BMP
implementationMaps, graphs, charts, tables Watershed staff available to help!
What the Watershed Specialist Can Do to Help
Identify and coordinate with other groups and stakeholders
Identify goals and make a plan to achieve themIdentify realistic and appropriate load reduction
practices Identify and apply for funding sources
Stakeholder Coordination
Finding the right partners is criticalTechnical supportSources of workers/volunteers FundingAdministrative support Political/jurisdictional support
Goals
Watershed management planLoad reduction and watershed improvement
goalsRealistic critical areasIdentification of BMPs and landowners
Big Raccoon Creek Load Reduction Practices
Riparian Tree/Herbaceous BuffersStream FencingGrassed WaterwaysComprehensive Nutrient Management PlansPrescribed GrazingCover Crops
Riparian Buffer – An area of grass, shrubs or trees located adjacent to streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands.
Stream Fencing (animal exclusion) – A constructed barrier preventing animal access to a stream.
Grassed Waterways – A shaped or graded channel that is established with suitable vegetation to carry surface water at non-erosive velocity to a stable outlet.
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan – A plan to protect water quality and soil health by managing manure and the nutrients in it.
Prescribed Grazing – Managing the harvest of vegetation with grazing or browsing animals.
Cover Crops – Grasses, legumes or small grains grown between regular crop production periods for
the purpose of protecting and improving the soil.
Funding Options for Implementation
Clean Water Indiana GrantsLARE GrantsNRCS Funding- EQIP Private Funding Sources 319 Grants
Clean Water Indiana Grants
The Clean Water Indiana (CWI) Program was established to provide financial assistance to landowners and conservation groups.
The financial assistance supports the implementation of conservation practices that will reduce nonpoint sources of water pollution through education, technical assistance, training, and cost-sharing programs.
Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) Program
The goal of the LARE program is to protect and enhance aquatic habitat for fish and wildlife through measures that reduce nonpoint sediment and nutrient pollution of surface waters to a level that meets or surpasses state water quality standards.
NRCS - Environmental Qualities Incentive Program (EQIP)
Provide financial assistance to help plan and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns and for opportunities to improve soil, water, plant, animal, air and related resources on agricultural land.
A purpose of EQIP is to help producers meet federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Private Funding Sources
IASWCD provides a newsletter listing a wide variety of grants and funding opportunities. • (http://www.iaswcd.org/whatsnew/index.html)
Recruit and develop partners to fund small, individual projects.
Recruit volunteers to complete individual projects.
319 Grants
Requires an approved Watershed Management Plan (WMP).
WMP must meet the 2009 checklist. Having an approved WMP can make you
more competitive for other grants.For more information visit:
http://www.idem.IN.gov/nps/2524.htm
Converting the TMDL Document to a WMP
The data collection has already been completed.
Many of the necessary maps are in the TMDL document.
Background information section, source identification, and implementation sections are all nearly complete.
Options for Completing the WMP
Form a watershed group. Collaborate with a pre-existing group.
Conclusion
Developing a WMP after a TMDL has advantages.
IDEM watershed specialists can help identify needs.
The next step is up to you.
Contact Info Leanne WhitesellWatershed SpecialistOffice of Water QualityIndiana Department of Environmental Management100 North Senate AvenueIndianapolis, Indiana 46204Phone: (317) 308-3119Fax: (317) 308-3219E-mail: [email protected]
