1. Watershed Implementation Plans: Seeking Cost Effective Solutions Jennifer Dindinger UMD Sea Grant Extension October 15, 2012

2. Introduction Watershed Assistance Collaborative UMD Sea Grant Extension WIP Experience

3. Why? Clean Water Act Clean Water = Community and Economic Health Jobs and profits

4. How? Leadership – by example SWM in capital projects Communication Trading markets Low cost solutions Cooperate with local businesses Engage public/NGOs Litter prevention Watershed Stewards Academy

5. Funding Grants – Trust Fund, Natural Filters, Stream Challenge, and more Public/Private Partnerships Impervious surface fee, credit for BMPs

6. Resources EFC Stormwater Financing and Outreach Unit Collaborative –SWM Technical and Financing Series Local Businesses Sea Grant Extension –BMP Tracking Tool –Watershed Restoration Directory –Watershed Specialists

7. Examples Lancaster, PA NGO in Portsmouth, VA Corsica River Project Washington, DC –Dept of Environment Philadelphia, PA Anne Arundel Co, MD –EFC SWM Unit Montgomery Co, MD –Maintenance training

8. Q & A Thank you! Jennifer Dindinger jdinding@umd.edu; 240.393.7915