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Watershed Watershed Planning Tools Planning Tools and an and an Integrated Integrated Watershed Watershed ApproachApproachStuart LehmanStuart Lehman
U.S. EPA NPS Control U.S. EPA NPS Control BranchBranch
January 19, 2007
Bordentown, NJ
CWA Watershed CWA Watershed FrameworkFramework
Continuing Planning Process
(CPP)
Manage nonpoint sourcesw/ Federal/State $
TMDLWLAs to individual point sources
LAs to nonpoint sourcesEPA approval
Water Quality StandardsUse Attainability Analysis
Monitor/Assess WQS AttainmentAssessment methodology
305(b) Report303(d) List of Impaired Waters
EPA approves 303(d) list
NPDES permits for point sourcesEPA discretion to object
Watershed PlanState developed or approved
Integrated Watershed Integrated Watershed ManagementManagement
CZA 6217
Example or Program Integration
State Watershed State Watershed ProgramsPrograms
State Watershed State Watershed ProgramsPrograms
Watershed Mgmt. Watershed Mgmt. & &
Typical RolesTypical Roles
Local
Land use/ zoning /
codes/ ordinances
Septic regs
Watershed Plans
Stormwater permits
USDA committees
State
NPS Mgmt Plans / grants / NPDES/TMDLs
Monitoring – projects & statewide/ WQstds
Growth Mgmt Policies – build out? Env. Assess.
Watershed Progs, funds & T. Assist. (incl 319)
Federal
EPA – WQ crit. & MCLs, 319, TMDLs
USDA – Farm Plans, Local Ctrl, EQIP, etc
USFS – Multiple- use/NEPA/ ESA/Hydrol.
FWS – ESA habitat & other habs
NINE Elements NINE Elements of Watershed-of Watershed-based Plans that include Nonpoint based Plans that include Nonpoint
Source PollutionSource Pollution
A. A. Identification of causes and sources, listed waters, Identification of causes and sources, listed waters, pollutants, loads by watershed sub-categories, pollutants, loads by watershed sub-categories, (crops, AFOs, urban, forestry, etc.)(crops, AFOs, urban, forestry, etc.)
B. Estimate of load reductions by land use (or other) B. Estimate of load reductions by land use (or other) subcategories expected from BMPssubcategories expected from BMPs
C. Description of BMPs, How they are targeted (map C. Description of BMPs, How they are targeted (map suggested)suggested)
D. Estimate of needed technical & financial resources D. Estimate of needed technical & financial resources E. Information/ Education componentE. Information/ Education componentF. Schedule (who does what, when) F. Schedule (who does what, when) G. Description of measurable milestones for G. Description of measurable milestones for
implementationimplementationH. Criteria to determine if loadings/ targets are being H. Criteria to determine if loadings/ targets are being
achievedachievedI. Monitoring component for above criteriaI. Monitoring component for above criteria
Watershed Watershed Planning StepsPlanning Steps
STEP 1STEP 1BUILD PARTNERSHIPSBUILD PARTNERSHIPS
ID stakeholdersID stakeholdersID issues of concernID issues of concernSet preliminary goalsSet preliminary goalsDevelop indicatorsDevelop indicatorsConduct outreachConduct outreach
Watershed Watershed Planning StepsPlanning Steps
STEP 1STEP 1BUILD PARTNERSHIPSBUILD PARTNERSHIPS
ID stakeholdersID stakeholdersID issues of concernID issues of concernSet preliminary goalsSet preliminary goalsDevelop indicatorsDevelop indicatorsConduct outreachConduct outreach
STEP 2STEP 2CHARACTERIZE WATERSHEDCHARACTERIZE WATERSHED
Gather existing dataGather existing dataCreate data inventoryCreate data inventoryID data gapsID data gapsCollect additional data, if neededCollect additional data, if neededAnalyze dataAnalyze dataID causes and sourcesID causes and sourcesEstimate pollutant loadsEstimate pollutant loads
Watershed Watershed Planning StepsPlanning Steps
STEP 1STEP 1BUILD PARTNERSHIPSBUILD PARTNERSHIPS
ID stakeholdersID stakeholdersID issues of concernID issues of concernSet preliminary goalsSet preliminary goalsDevelop indicatorsDevelop indicatorsConduct outreachConduct outreach
STEP 2STEP 2CHARACTERIZE WATERSHEDCHARACTERIZE WATERSHED
Gather existing dataGather existing dataCreate data inventoryCreate data inventoryID data gapsID data gapsCollect additional data, if neededCollect additional data, if neededAnalyze dataAnalyze dataID causes and sourcesID causes and sourcesEstimate pollutant loadsEstimate pollutant loads
STEP 3STEP 3FINALIZE GOALS AND ID SOLUTIONSFINALIZE GOALS AND ID SOLUTIONS
Set goals and management objectivesSet goals and management objectivesDevelop indicators/targetsDevelop indicators/targetsDetermine load reductions neededDetermine load reductions neededID critical areasID critical areasID management measures neededID management measures needed
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Watershed Planning StepsWatershed Planning Steps
STEP 1STEP 1BUILD PARTNERSHIPSBUILD PARTNERSHIPS
ID stakeholdersID stakeholdersID issues of concernID issues of concernSet preliminary goalsSet preliminary goalsDevelop indicatorsDevelop indicatorsConduct outreachConduct outreach
STEP 2STEP 2CHARACTERIZE WATERSHEDCHARACTERIZE WATERSHED
Gather existing dataGather existing dataCreate data inventoryCreate data inventoryID data gapsID data gapsCollect additional data, if neededCollect additional data, if neededAnalyze dataAnalyze dataID causes and sourcesID causes and sourcesEstimate pollutant loadsEstimate pollutant loads
STEP 3STEP 3FINALIZE GOALS AND ID SOLUTIONSFINALIZE GOALS AND ID SOLUTIONS
Set goals and management objectivesSet goals and management objectivesDevelop indicators/targetsDevelop indicators/targetsDetermine load reductions neededDetermine load reductions neededID critical areasID critical areasID management measures neededID management measures needed
STEP 4STEP 4DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMDESIGN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
Develop Implementation scheduleDevelop Implementation scheduleSet Interim milestonesSet Interim milestonesDetermine how you will measure successDetermine how you will measure successDevelop monitoring componentDevelop monitoring componentDevelop evaluation processDevelop evaluation processID technical and financial assistance neededID technical and financial assistance neededAssign responsibilityAssign responsibility
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Watershed Planning StepsWatershed Planning Steps
STEP 1STEP 1BUILD PARTNERSHIPSBUILD PARTNERSHIPS
ID stakeholdersID stakeholdersID issues of concernID issues of concernSet preliminary goalsSet preliminary goalsDevelop indicatorsDevelop indicatorsConduct outreachConduct outreach
STEP 2STEP 2CHARACTERIZE WATERSHEDCHARACTERIZE WATERSHED
Gather existing dataGather existing dataCreate data inventoryCreate data inventoryID data gapsID data gapsCollect additional data, if neededCollect additional data, if neededAnalyze dataAnalyze dataID causes and sourcesID causes and sourcesEstimate pollutant loadsEstimate pollutant loads
STEP 3STEP 3FINALIZE GOALS AND ID SOLUTIONSFINALIZE GOALS AND ID SOLUTIONS
Set goals and management objectivesSet goals and management objectivesDevelop indicators/targetsDevelop indicators/targetsDetermine load reductions neededDetermine load reductions neededID critical areasID critical areasID management measures neededID management measures needed
STEP 4STEP 4DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMDESIGN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
Develop Implementation scheduleDevelop Implementation scheduleSet Interim milestonesSet Interim milestonesDetermine how you will measure successDetermine how you will measure successDevelop monitoring componentDevelop monitoring componentDevelop evaluation processDevelop evaluation processID technical and financial assistance neededID technical and financial assistance neededAssign responsibilityAssign responsibility
STEP 5STEP 5IMPLEMENT WATERSHED IMPLEMENT WATERSHED PLANPLAN
Implement management strategiesImplement management strategiesConduct monitoring Conduct monitoring Conduct I/E activitiesConduct I/E activities
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Watershed Planning StepsWatershed Planning Steps
STEP 1STEP 1BUILD PARTNERSHIPSBUILD PARTNERSHIPS
ID stakeholdersID stakeholdersID issues of concernID issues of concernSet preliminary goalsSet preliminary goalsDevelop indicatorsDevelop indicatorsConduct outreachConduct outreach
STEP 2STEP 2CHARACTERIZE WATERSHEDCHARACTERIZE WATERSHED
Gather existing dataGather existing dataCreate data inventoryCreate data inventoryID data gapsID data gapsCollect additional data, if neededCollect additional data, if neededAnalyze dataAnalyze dataID causes and sourcesID causes and sourcesEstimate pollutant loadsEstimate pollutant loads
STEP 3STEP 3FINALIZE GOALS AND ID SOLUTIONSFINALIZE GOALS AND ID SOLUTIONS
Set goals and management objectivesSet goals and management objectivesDevelop indicators/targetsDevelop indicators/targetsDetermine load reductions neededDetermine load reductions neededID critical areasID critical areasID management measures neededID management measures needed
STEP 4STEP 4DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMDESIGN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
Develop Implementation scheduleDevelop Implementation scheduleSet Interim milestonesSet Interim milestonesDetermine how you will measure successDetermine how you will measure successDevelop monitoring componentDevelop monitoring componentDevelop evaluation processDevelop evaluation processID technical and financial assistance neededID technical and financial assistance neededAssign responsibilityAssign responsibility
STEP 5STEP 5IMPLEMENT WATERSHED PLANIMPLEMENT WATERSHED PLAN
Implement management strategiesImplement management strategiesConduct monitoring Conduct monitoring Conduct I/E activitiesConduct I/E activities
STEP 6STEP 6MEASURE PROGRESS MEASURE PROGRESS AND MAKE AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTMENTS
Review and evaluate Review and evaluate informationinformationShare resultsShare resultsPrepare annual plansPrepare annual plansMake adjustments to Make adjustments to programprogram
Capacity BuildingCapacity Building
CB StrategyCB Strategy Funding catalog - & Funding catalog - & New Sustainable New Sustainable
Funding web siteFunding web site - Cross Office Team - Cross Office Team Smart Growth web siteSmart Growth web site –Cross Office –Cross Office
TeamTeam Watershed AcademyWatershed Academy – online courses – online courses Monthly Web castsMonthly Web casts – wetlands, drinking – wetlands, drinking
water, Smart Growthwater, Smart Growth New Watershed Tools trainingNew Watershed Tools training Watershed Handbook TrainingWatershed Handbook Training
Capacity Building Grants Capacity Building Grants Targeted Watersheds FundsTargeted Watersheds Funds
$1.6 -3.2 Million for FY2006/07$1.6 -3.2 Million for FY2006/07 Geographic Focus Areas Geographic Focus Areas
(Arid West, Great Plains, Appalachia)(Arid West, Great Plains, Appalachia) Up to 20% can be go to Mini-grantsUp to 20% can be go to Mini-grants Targeted Watershed GrantsTargeted Watershed Grants
… … in addition to NEPsin addition to NEPs … … in addition to NPS 319in addition to NPS 319
On the Technical SideOn the Technical Side Watershed Handbook being updatedWatershed Handbook being updated Working with grantees to develop technical Working with grantees to develop technical
tools tools AGNPS with CONCEPTS (bank erosion element)AGNPS with CONCEPTS (bank erosion element)
VA TechVA Tech SWAT AG BMP Optimization (Auburn CES)SWAT AG BMP Optimization (Auburn CES) AV-GWLF Penn State model being applied to New AV-GWLF Penn State model being applied to New
EnglandEngland Watersheds and Wetland Protection GuidesWatersheds and Wetland Protection Guides ““Plan Builder” On-Line ToolPlan Builder” On-Line Tool ““Watershed Central”Watershed Central”
Technical Analysis Technical Analysis Challenges in Planning Challenges in Planning
addressed by our Handbookaddressed by our Handbook GIS and geographic dataGIS and geographic data Statistical interpretation of dataStatistical interpretation of data Modeling and Spreadsheet toolsModeling and Spreadsheet tools Defining the pollution reductions Defining the pollution reductions
from BMPs for Nonpoint Sourcesfrom BMPs for Nonpoint Sources Setting up a monitoring programSetting up a monitoring program Evaluating changes due to Evaluating changes due to
managementmanagement
A.A. Identification of causes and Identification of causes and sources, listed waters, sources, listed waters, pollutants, loads by watershed pollutants, loads by watershed sub-categories, (crops, AFOs, sub-categories, (crops, AFOs, urban, forestry, etc.)urban, forestry, etc.)
Tools:Tools: NEMO land use assessmentsNEMO land use assessments Watershed Model s– Watershed Model s–
SWAT / GWLF/ L-thiaSWAT / GWLF/ L-thia BASINS, AGWA, CADDISBASINS, AGWA, CADDIS WRAPWRAP State GIS ClearinghousesState GIS Clearinghouses
B. B. Estimate of load reductions by Estimate of load reductions by land use (or other) subcategory land use (or other) subcategory expected from BMPsexpected from BMPs
Tools Tools Watershed models that incorporate Watershed models that incorporate
BMPsBMPs AGWAAGWA GeoWEPP GeoWEPP BMP Research BMP Research WCS - R4WCS - R4
C.C. Description of BMPs and how Description of BMPs and how they are targeted (we suggest a they are targeted (we suggest a map).map). ToolsTools BMP targetingBMP targeting (Penn State tool set) (Penn State tool set)
PreDICT PreDICT NPS ToolNPS Tool AvGWLF AvGWLF
Wisconsin
Buffer Targeting Models
USLE + “Snap-Plus”
D. D. Estimate of needed technical Estimate of needed technical & financial resources& financial resources
Tools Tools Env Finance Centers - MD, Env Finance Centers - MD,
BSU, othersBSU, others EPA Funding Web SiteEPA Funding Web Site Catalog of Federal FundingCatalog of Federal Funding
EPA Watershed Funding Site
Sustainable Finance Team
E. E. Information/ Education Information/ Education componentcomponent
Tools:Tools: Getting in StepGetting in Step Adopt Your WatershedAdopt Your Watershed Adopt Your WaterwayAdopt Your Waterway NPS Outreach Tool BoxNPS Outreach Tool Box
F. F. Schedule (who does what, Schedule (who does what, when)when)
Tools :Tools :Plan2FundPlan2FundState guidesState guidesEPA Watershed Approach EPA Watershed Approach GuidesGuides
State and LocalState and Local
G. G. Description of measurable Description of measurable milestones for implementationmilestones for implementation
Tools:Tools: Plan2Fund Plan2Fund 319 Project work plans319 Project work plans
Describes what is to be done, by Describes what is to be done, by whom, and when – interim whom, and when – interim “beans.”“beans.”
H. H. Criteria to determine if Criteria to determine if loadings/ targets are being loadings/ targets are being achievedachieved Tools:Tools:
CADDIS (EPA)CADDIS (EPA) Rapid Bio-assessment ProtocolsRapid Bio-assessment Protocols State WQStds and Assessment State WQStds and Assessment
MethodsMethods Wadeable streams, Wadeable streams,
lakes, rivers studieslakes, rivers studies
I. I. Monitoring component for Monitoring component for above criteriaabove criteria
Tools:Tools: Citizen Monitoring GuidanceCitizen Monitoring Guidance
LaMotte Chemical Company Monitoring LaMotte Chemical Company Monitoring GuidesGuides EPA Volunteer Monitoring NewsEPA Volunteer Monitoring News
National NPS Monitoring Program National NPS Monitoring Program Case StudiesCase Studies
State Cooperative Extensions State Cooperative Extensions State 303(d) Assessment GuidelinesState 303(d) Assessment Guidelines Stream Corridor GuideStream Corridor Guide
Incorporation Wetlands Incorporation Wetlands into Watershed Planning into Watershed Planning
Process Process (CWP) / EPA Project (CWP) / EPA Project
Section Section of of
AnnotateAnnotated Outlined Outline
3.1.3 Climate/Precipitation
Provide current and historic climate data for your watershed. Climate data provides information that is critical in evaluating the hydrology of an area. Information about temperature, rainfall, snowfall, and evapotranspiration, is used to simulate rainfall-runoff processes in watershed models. Local climatological data helps one to better understand the local water budget for the region and also helps for modeling purposes.
3.1.5 Surface Water ResourcesIdentify all surface water features in the watershed. Surface water includes all water that is naturally open to the atmosphere, such as lakes, rivers, seas and reservoirs. In addition to being an important source of drinking water and recreation, these waters are also vital parts of local and regional ecosystems. Surface water pollution can result from a number of sources, including dredging, stormwater runoff, ocean dumping and industrial wastewater discharges. Your state Department of Environmental Quality can provide useful information on surface water, data inventory, maps and related issues.
Data SourcesData Sources HyperlinksHyperlinks
Get/view online climate Get/view online climate datadata
http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/climatedata.htmlhttp://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/climatedata.html
National Weather National Weather ServiceService
http:www.weather.gov/climatehttp:www.weather.gov/climate
Data SourcesData Sources HyperlinksHyperlinks
Surface waterSurface water http://water.usgs.gov/oswhttp://water.usgs.gov/osw
Surface WaterSurface Water http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/watesurfacewater.htmlhttp://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/watesurfacewater.html
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