Urban Stormwater Workgroup
Upcoming Meetings
June 21, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urban Stormwater Workgroup (USWG) Conference Call, June 2022
Download calendar file (.ics)July 19, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urban Stormwater Workgroup (USWG), July 2022
Download calendar file (.ics)Scope and Purpose
The overarching goals of the USWG is to facilitate the implementation of stormwater controls to achieve the necessary pollutant reduction planning targets as defined under the 2010 Chesapeake Bay TMDL (Bay TMDL); and to support the efforts of the Workgroup members’ state and local stormwater initiatives. The Urban/Suburban Stormwater Workgroup was formed in 2000 to address all stormwater issues, include nutrients, sediment and chemical contaminants. By working with local governments, the Chesapeake Bay Program can encourage the development and implementation of emerging urban stormwater practices to improve their water quantity and quality function.
Functions include:
• Supporting the WQGIT on urban and suburban stormwater issues.
• Providing data and support to CBP stormwater modeling efforts.
• Reviewing stormwater BMPs.
• Addressing issues of interest to workgroup participants
• Promoting innovation in the field of stormwater.
Projects and Resources
Phase 7 Model Development
Currently in development, the Phase 7 Modeling Tools will be used by the partnership to inform decisions related to nutrient and sediment reduction goals outlined in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. Evolving plans and related documents can be found on this site:
https://www.chesapeakebay.net/what/programs/modeling/phase_7_model_development
USWG Governance and Definitions
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USWG Governance Policy (160.76 KB)
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USWG Voting Membership 2022- 2023 (185.5 KB)
USWG Research Priorities
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USWG compiled research priorities 070815 (186.04 KB)
Publications
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Recommended Methods to Verify Stream Restoration Practices Built for Pollutant Crediting in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Approved by WQGIT June 18, 2019
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Consensus Recommendations for Improving the Application of the Prevented Sediment Protocol for Urban Stream Restoration Projects Built for Pollutant Removal Credit
Approved by USWG October 15,2019
Approved by WQGIT December 9, 2019
Revised by USWG and WQGIT February 27, 2020
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Recommendations for Crediting Outfall and Gully Stabilization Projects in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Approved by WQGIT October 15, 2019