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Revising the CCMP for the Delaware Estuary
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WHERE?
Largely within the lower Basin
A good fit with NEP values –science, collaboration, innovation, balance, strategic investment
Non-regulatory
THE DELAWARE RIVER BASIN INCLUDES PA, NJ, DE, AND NY
Actions feasible and appropriate for the CCMP include those:
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WHO?
VISION
Working together for clean water, thriving fish and wildlife, and abundant recreational activities in and around the tidal Delaware River and Bay to support people, communities, and a robust economy.
PARTNERSDelaware Department of Natural
Resources & Environmental Control
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Philadelphia Water Department
Delaware River Basin Commission
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
PDE
Many more!
Photo Credit: Amy Baldwin, White Clay Creek
THE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE DELAWARE ESTUARY
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ORIGINAL PLAN
p Land Use Management
p Toxics
p Water Use Management
p Education & Involvement
p Habitat & Living Resources
REVISED PLAN
p Clean Watersp Nutrient Pollutantsp Other Pollutantsp Sustain Flow
p Strong Communitiesp Resilience and Accessp Engagement
p Healthy Habitatsp Wetlandsp Forestsp Fish & Shellfish
Clean Waters
Healthy Habitats
Strong Communities
WHAT?
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HOW DID WE GET HERE?
Core Elements
Expert Input
Listening Sessions
Climate Vulnerability
Photo Credit: Thomas Davis, Brandywine Creek
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WHERE ARE WE GOING WITH THIS?
• Fall 2017: Draft descriptions of actions
Draft CCMP
• Winter 2017 / Spring 2018: Draft released
Public Input• Spring / Summer
2018: Comments compiled, draft updated
Final Review
• Fall 2018 / Winter 2019: CCMP sent to graphic design
Published CCMP
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WE NEED YOUR HELP
1. Take a look at the ‘core elements.’ They contain proposed actions to focus on over the next 10 years.
2. Give us your feedback on:◦ Are these strategies supportive of other goals you’re
aware of? In conflict with any?
◦ Are there ways we could make them more supportive? Build stronger partnerships?
◦ Did we miss anything important to you or others you’re aware of?
◦ Are there potential partners or innovative new things you’re aware of that we might not be? Photo Credit: Martha Gery, Prime Hook NWR
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CLEAN WATERS
Strategy Description
W 1.1 Promote innovative infrastructure-related improvements to reduce pollutants from point-sources
W 1.2 Support innovative planning and design practices to reduce nutrients from stormwater and agricultural runoff through promotion, education, and implementation
W 1.3 Promote land use planning by local municipalities that prevents, reduces, and/or more efficiently manages stormwater runoff to prevent non-point source pollution
W 1.4 Provide outreach and information to property owners to assist in reducing non-point sources of nutrients
W 1.5 Conduct research and monitoring on nutrient impacts in the Estuary for biological and ecological endpoints
Photo credit: Diane Granger, East Greenville, PA
W1: Reduce Nutrient Pollution and its Impacts
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CLEAN WATERSW1: Reduce Nutrient Pollution and its Impacts
Photo Credit: Schuylkill Action Network
Weaver Homestead dairy farm, Berks County, PA
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Photo Credit: Kristen Neal, Brandywine Creek
CLEAN WATERS
Strategy Description
W 2.1 Conduct outreach and technical assistance programs to reduce non-point sources of contaminants
W 2.2 Promote the identification, cleanup, and revitalization of contaminated sites
W 2.3 Support adaptive management and reporting of pollution reductions
W 2.4 Coordinate and promote research and monitoring efforts (chemical, physical, biological) associated with the causes of water quality impacts throughout the Delaware Estuary
W 2.5 Conduct and coordinate (where appropriate) education, research,monitoring, and communication about fish and shellfish consumption to protect human health
W 2.6 Improve, sustain, and enhance spill communication and response with Delaware Estuary partners
W2: Reduce Other Pollutants and their Impacts
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CLEAN WATERSW2: Reduce Other Pollutants and their Impacts
Photo Credit: NOAA
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CLEAN WATERS
Strategy Description
W 3.1 Inform and collaborate with decision makers and water resource managers to ensure the mainstem Delaware River flow meets the needs of the Delaware Estuary
W 3.2 Conduct research and monitoring on water quality and habitat requirements of estuary-dependent species
W 3.3 Promote water conservation and efficiency by utilities
W 3.4 Provide outreach and technical assistance to promote water conservation and infiltration by residential and commercial users and communities
W 3.5 Promote and assist in implementing the Regional Sediment Management Plan
Photo Credit: Barry Plimpton, Camden, NJ
W3: Sustain Flow for Drinking Water and Ecosystems
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CLEAN WATERSW3: Sustain Flow for Drinking Water and Ecosystems
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STRONG COMMUNITIES
Strategy Description
C 1.1 Restore working waterfronts
C 1.2 Provide tools and technical assistance to waterfront communities & partners to improve economic and environmental resilience
C 1.3 Protect and enhance natural areas and public access
C 1.4 Connect people to natural areas and waterfronts in the Delaware Estuary
Photo credit: Joe Hengel, Philadelphia, PA
C1: Increase Community Resilience and Access
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STRONG COMMUNITIESC1: Increase Community Resilience and Access
Photo Credit: PDE, Pennsauken Twp Boat Ramp
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Photo Credit: PDE, Highmark Walk
STRONG COMMUNITIES
Strategy Description
C 2.1 Through marketing and communications, build awareness for the Delaware River and Bay
C 2.2 Utilize events to increase stewardship and engage new people and communities
C 2.3 Develop and promote programs that engage teachers and schools in stewardship of the Estuary
C 2.4 Develop and promote programs with local communities and partners that foster volunteer stewardship and experiential learning
C 2.5 Publish and share outreach materials and scientific results
C 2.6 Engage key stakeholders to coordinate science and management of the Estuary
C 2.7 Assess impacts of outreach
C2: Improve Public Awareness and Stakeholder Engagement
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STRONG COMMUNITIESC2: Improve Public Awareness and Stakeholder Engagement
Photo Credit: Spencer Roberts, 2017 Summit
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Photo credit: Sandi Bisgood, Broadkill Beach
HEALTHY HABITATS
Strategy Description
H 1.1 Establish clear baselines for wetland conditions and track changes over time
H 1.2 Restore, enhance, and manage wetlands for maximum health and resilience
H 1.3 Develop and implement natural and nature-based techniques to stabilize and restore eroding shorelines and build and protect wetlands, infrastructure, and other key resources
H 1.4 Protect, enhance, and improve non-tidal wetlands
H1: Prevent Wetland Loss
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HEALTHY HABITATSH1: Prevent Wetland Loss
Photo Credit: PDE
Photo Credit: Josh Moody, Downe Townshp
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HEALTHY HABITATS
Strategy Description
H 2.1 Inventory, map, and increase connectedness and resilience for forests
H 2.2 Promote good stewardship practices by local partners for the health and sustainability of forests
H 2.3 Protect and manage high value and threatened forests
Photo Credit: Carol Tersine, Green Lane, PA
H2: Stem Forest Loss
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HEALTHY HABITATSH2: Stem Forest Loss
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HEALTHY HABITATS
Strategy Description
H 3.1 Inventory, map, and enhance habitat critical for fish and crabs
H 3.2 Restore oyster beds and productivity in and around the Delaware Bay
H 3.3 Inventory, restore, and manage mussel populations
H 3.4 Protect and restore horseshoe crabs and their habitat
H 3.5 Manage and improve rare, endangered, invasive, or otherwise important species in the Delaware Estuary
Photo credit: Shaun Bailey
H3: Increase and Improve Fish and Shellfish Habitat
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HEALTHY HABITATSH3: Increase and Improve Fish and Shellfish Habitat
Photo Credit: Josh Moody
Photo Credit: PDE
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Public/Partner Feedback
◦ Are these strategies supportive of other goals you’re aware of? In conflict with any?
◦ Are there ways we could make them more supportive? Build stronger partnerships?
◦ Did we miss anything important to you or others you’re aware of?
◦ Are there potential partners or innovative new things you’re aware of that we might not be?
Photo Credit: Mark Houlday, Lewes, DE
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What to do about…
◦ Internal agency feedback – PDE has compiled and will share to take into consideration in written comments
◦ Missing strategies – coming soon, or should PDE draft?
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Last Revised 7/24/17
SC - Steering Committee
IAR – Inter- Agency Review
FEBJAN
Public Comment Review (60 days)
MAR APR MAYJUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
CCMP Release/Press
Event at Summit -
January
William Penn
Foundation
Grant Closes2018
EIC/SC/IAR
Final Draft Review
SC Meeting
Final Draft
Revised
CCMP
SC Meeting
First Draft
Revised
CCMP
COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN REVISION:
EIC/SC/IAR TIMELINE
SC
Review
Final ProductionFinal
CCMP
30 Days cont’d
EIC – Estuary Implementation
Committee
Community/Partner
Outreach Partner Summary
AUG SEP OCT NOV DECJULY
2017
IAR Review
CCMP Draft
EIC Review
CCMP DraftIAR Core
Elements
Review
SC Meeting
Core
Elements
6/20/17
EIC CCMP draft
workshop & calls
30 Days
EIC Review
Core Elements
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Questions?
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Jennifer Adkins
Executive Director
Connecting people, science, and nature
for a healthy Delaware River and Bay