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Goal 3: Encourage Water Quality Friendly Development Many of the Goal 3 objectives are aimed at fulfilling Storm Water Pollution Prevention Initiative (SWPPI) requirements from Part I.B.2 of the Watershed- Based NPDES Permit. The permit requires the “development, implementation, and enforcement of a comprehensive storm water management program for post-construction controls for areas of new development and significant redevelopment.” Goal 3 objectives aim to prevent or minimize the effects of urbanization on water quality through ordinances, planning, and long-term operation and maintenance requirements for controls. Objectives 3a Promote intergovernmental coordination and cooperation for Water Quality Friendly Development practices which includes wetland and waterbody setbacks. 3b Develop a development standards manual which outlines economically viable Water Quality Friendly Development practices. 3c Improve ordinance enforcement of all watershed-related ordinances such as Illicit Discharge Elimination Program (IDEP), waste disposal, and wetland protection. 3d Incorporate Water Quality Friendly practices into land use, zoning, and community development master plans. 3e Implement watershed-wide septic system inspection and abandoned well closure inspection in conjunction with local health agencies. 3f Facilitate the completion of at least one demonstration project within the watershed using low impact development standards. 3g Retrofit areas of high impervious cover with stormwater BMPs to decrease imperviousness. Look for ways to coordinate with groundwater protection and cooperate on grant applications. Required* Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Goal 4: Restore and Enhance Recreational Uses through Development of a Watershed Recreation Plan Goal 4 was developed primarily in response to public input. During the public meetings, many people indicated that they would like to see rivers restored, enhanced, and/or protected so that recreational activities can be enjoyed for the long-term. “Partial Body Contact Recreation” and “Total Body Contact Recreation between May 1 and October 31” are designated uses of surface waters that the individual watershed communities are required to protect. The communities would like to restore, enhance, and protect recreation in their waterways as much as practicable, but they recognize that this is a long-term goal that involves the implementation of this WMP as a whole. Therefore, most of the Goal 4 objectives are considered objectives that go beyond the Phase II permit requirements, save the ongoing task of coordinating efforts to remove trash and debris from the rivers. Section 6: Goals and Objectives 6-5
Objectives 4a Research deadfall management techniques and adopt a management plan. 4b Restore fishing opportunities in the watershed. Look at both accessibility and habitat. 4c Add at least one canoe landing along the Looking Glass River, Red Cedar River, or Grand River. 4d Recreational Assessment: Examine the river and stream corridors and construct additional access sites, river trails, and observation decks to improve walking, fishing, and observation opportunities. Required* No No No No Goal 5: Protect and Enhance Habitat for Wildlife and Aquatic Animals through Development of a Watershed Habitat Plan Similar to Goal 4, Goal 5 was developed in response to the public’s desire to protect and enhance wildlife including aquatic animals. “Warm Water Fisheries” and “Other Indigenous Aquatic Life and Wildlife” are designated uses of surface waters that the individual watershed communities are required to protect. The communities rely on the successful implementation of this WMP to protect these designated uses. Therefore, most of the Goal 5 objectives are considered objectives that go beyond the Phase II permit requirements. Objectives 5a Conduct an inventory of the stream corridors and identify existing riparian buffers and shade cover over streams. Also, identify areas of eroding stream banks and excessive sedimentation. Identify potential sources and rank in order of importance for restoration. 5b Protect and Enhance Habitat for Wildlife and Aquatic Animals through Development of a Watershed Habitat Plan. 5c Consider restoration or purchase of key wildlife habitat areas based on the management plan. Required* No No No Photo courtesy of Clinton River Watershed Council Goal 6: Protect and Increase Wetlands through Development of a Watershed Habitat Plan Communities would like to protect and increase wetlands as much as practicable and recognize that successful implementation of the WMP is needed to do this. Although the watershed committee is committed to protecting wetlands as part of Goal 3, all Goal 6 objectives go beyond the requirements of the Phase II program. Objectives Required* 6a Inventory wetlands within the watershed and determine the No Photo courtesy of Tetra Tech, 2005 6-6 Looking Glass River Watershed April 2007
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Organization of the Plan This plan
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