Urban Stormwater BMP Expert Panels and Memos

Description

BMP Expert Panels are convened to develop the BMP effectiveness estimates and the Water Quality Goal Implementation Team (WQGIT) is responsible for approving the loading rate reductions, and percentage adjustments to these rates, used in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model. 

The Urban Stormwater Workgroup (USWG) has been involved in a variety of Expert Panels and memos to evaluate BMPs in the developed sector. Below is a list of reports, memos and recommendations from these Expert Panels. Some of the links may contain multiple reports if the BMP recommendations have been revised or updated. Reports are listed in reverse chronological order from the most recent update. 

Expert Panel Reports

Urban Nutrient Management | Nov 2025

Stream and Floodplain Restoration | Jun 2024

Shoreline Management | Dec 2019

Impervious Disconnection to Amended Soils | Dec 2016

Floating Treatment Wetlands | Jul 2016

Street Sweeping and Storm Drain Cleaning | May 2016

Elimination of Discovered Nutrient Discharges from Grey Infrastructure | Oct 2014

Urban Filter Strips and Stream Buffer Upgrades | Jun 2014

Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) | Apr 2014

Stormwater Retrofits | Oct 2012, Revised Jan 2015

Stormwater Performance Standards | Oct 2012, Revised Jan 2015

Expert Memos

VAB Coagulant Enhanced Treatment | Nov 2023

Conservation Landscaping | Aug 2018

Continuous Monitoring and Adaptive Control (CMAC) Retrofits | Nov 2016

Homeowner BMPs | Feb 2014