Local Government Advisory Committee
The Local Government Advisory Committee advises the Executive Council on how to engage local governments by sharing the views and insights of local elected officials and enhancing the flow of information among local governments.
Upcoming Meetings
September 24, 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Local Government Advisory Committee (September 2020) - Webinar
Export this Event >>September 25, 2020
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Local Government Advisory Committee (September 2020) - Webinar
Export this Event >>Scope and Purpose
The Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) was created by the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council through the 1987 Chesapeake Bay Agreement. The purpose of the LGAC is to advise the Executive Council on how to effectively implement projects and engage the support of local governments to achieve the goals of the Bay Agreement.
LGAC's mission is to share the views and insights of local elected officials with state and federal decision-makers and to enhance the flow of information among local governments about the health and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
- LGAC Bylaws .pdf (112 kb)
Projects and Resources
LGAC Annual Reports to the Chesapeake Executive Council
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2019 LGAC Report to the EC (612.48 KB)
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2018 LGAC Report to the EC (769.25 KB)
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2017 LGAC Report to the EC (595.86 KB)
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2016 LGAC Report to the EC (342.86 KB)
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2015 LGAC Report to the EC (556.95 KB)
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2014 LGAC Report to the EC (655.93 KB)
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2013 LGAC Report to the EC (246.41 KB)
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2012 LGAC Report to the EC (194.55 KB)
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2011 LGAC Report to the EC (182.61 KB)
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2010 LGAC Report to the EC (241.27 KB)
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2009 LGAC Report to the EC (130.82 KB)
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2008 LGAC Report to the EC (78.14 KB)
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2007 LGAC Report to the EC (132.86 KB)
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2006 LGAC Report to the EC (147.36 KB)
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2005 LGAC Report to the EC (29.48 KB)
LGAC Strategic Plan
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LGAC Strategic Plan 2013-2015 (143.93 KB)
LGAC Local Government Forums
The Local Government Forum is a yearly problem solving meeting hosted by LGAC in collaboration with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Through facilitated group discussion, participants identify issues that hinder or help advance local implementation of watershed protection and restoration initiatives. Findings and recommendations, developed during the forum, are documented and next steps are identified.
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2019 Local Government Forum Report: Stormwater & Green Infrastructure Workforce Development (918.39 KB)
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2019 Local Government Forum Report: Appendices (4.42 MB)
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2018 Local Government Forum Report: Filling Gaps to Advance WIP Implementation (501.36 KB)
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2018 Local Government Forum Report Appendices (405.58 KB)
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2017 Local Government Forum: Future Land Use Growth Scenarios (15.54 MB)
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2016 Local Government Forum: Streamlining Integrated Infrastructure Implementation ("Dig Once" Strategy Development) (851.52 KB)
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2016 Local Government Forum: Dig Once Fact Sheet (341.58 KB)
Pennsylvania Local Government Roundtables
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Delegation of LGAC, hosted Local Government Watershed Roundtables in Pennsylvania’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed between June 2014 and December 2018. The primary goal of the Local Government Watershed Roundtables were to increase the number of elected officials who serve as leaders in watershed protection and more specifically in the Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration effort. This has been accomplished by holding roundtable discussions, exposing elected officials to existing leaders and facilitating peer-to-peer conversations. The roundtables were funded by Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Virginia Local Government Roundtables
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, in cooperation with the Virginia Delegation of LGAC, hosted Local Government Watershed Roundtables in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed between June 2018 and April 2019. Through peer-to-peer dialogue, LGAC hoped to increase elected officials’ knowledge about watershed protection and restoration and increase local engagement in the development and implementation of Virginia’s Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP). The roundtables were funded by Virginia's Environmental Endowment.
Publications
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May 01, 2010
Circuit Rider Pilot Project 2009-2010 Final Report
To accelerate the implementation of Bay restoration strategies, break down the barriers to local government involvement, and to highlight the integration of proven and innovative Best Management Practices that can be...
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November 08, 2011
Case Studies: Our Waters, Our Towns: Counties and Cities Develop Effective Watershed Programs
This collection of examples follows LGAC's recent publication, “Our Waters, Our Towns: Local Governments’ Role in the Watershed Implementation Plans,” which provided useful information about the new...
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July 11, 2011
Our Waters, Our Towns: Local Governments' Roles in the Watershed Implementation Plans
In this report, you will find background on the Local Government Advisory Committee, the TMDL and the current Phase II WIP process, and resources for more information.