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Urban Stormwater Workgroup

Upcoming Meetings

August 16, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CANCELLED: Urban Stormwater Workgroup (USWG) Conference Call, August 2022

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September 20, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Urban Stormwater Workgroup (USWG) Conference Call, September 2022

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October 18, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Urban Stormwater Workgroup (USWG) Conference Call, October 2022

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November 15, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Urban Stormwater Workgroup (USWG) Conference Call, November 2022

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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

  • USWG Governance Policy (160.76 KB)
  • USWG Voting Membership 2022- 2023 (185.5 KB)

USWG Research Priorities

  • USWG compiled research priorities 070815 (186.04 KB)
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Publications

  • Recommended Methods to Verify Stream Restoration Practices Built for Pollutant Crediting in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

    Approved by WQGIT June 18, 2019 

  • 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

  • Recommendations for Crediting Outfall and Gully Stabilization Projects in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

    Approved by WQGIT October 15, 2019 

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  • Members

    • Normand Goulet (Chair), Northern Virginia Regional Commission

      Address:
      3060 Williams Drive
      Suite 510
      Fairfax Virginia 22031

      • Email: ngoulet@novaregion.org
      • Phone: (703) 642-4634
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    • David Wood (Coordinator), Chesapeake Stormwater Network

      Address:
      8030 Main St.
      Ellicott City Maryland 21043

      • Email: wood.csn@outlook.com
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    • Hilary Swartwood (Staffer), Chesapeake Research Consortium


      Water Quality Goal Implementation Team Staffer

      Address:
      1750 Forest Drive Suite 130
      Annapolis Maryland 21401

      • Email: swartwood.hilary@epa.gov
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    • Kate Bennett, Fairfax County Department of Public Works & Environmental Services (DPWES)

      Address:
      12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 449
      Fairfax Virginia 22035

      • Email: kate.bennett@fairfaxcounty.gov
      • Phone: (703) 324-5816
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    • Allan Brockenbrough, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

      Address:
      629 East Main St
      Richmond Virginia 23219

      • Email: abrockenbrough@deq.virginia.gov
      • Phone: (804) 698-4147
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    • Ted Brown, Biohabitats

      Address:
      2081 Clipper Park Rd
      Baltimore Maryland 21211

      • Email: tbrown@biohabitats.com
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    • Jeff Colella, Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority

      Address:
      179 S. Wyoming Ave.
      Kingston Pennsylvania 18704

      • Email: jeff.colella@wvsa.net
      • Phone: (570) 239-2147
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    • James Dunbar, District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)

      Address:
      1200 First Street NE
      Washington District of Columbia 20002

      • Email: james.dunbar@dc.gov
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    • Monique Dykman, Londonderry Township

      Address:
      783 South Geyers Church Road
      Middletown Pennsylvania 17057

      • Email: mdykman@londonderrypa.org
      • Phone: (717) 461-0027
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    • Jamie Eberl, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

      Address:
      P.O. Box 8774
      Harrisburg Pennsylvania 17105

      • Email: jeberl@pa.gov
      • Phone: (717) 772-4058
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    • KC Filippino, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission

      Address:
      723 Woodlake Dr
      Cheasapeake Virginia 23320

      • Email: kfilippino@hrpdcva.gov
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    • Alex Foraste, Virginia Department of Transportation

      Address:
      1401 E. Broad St.
      Richmond Virginia 23219

      • Email: alex.foraste@vdot.virginia.gov
      • Phone: (804) 786-2548
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    • Heather Gewandter, City of Rockville

      Address:
      111 Maryland Ave
      Rockville Maryland 20850

      • Email: hgewandter@rockvillemd.gov
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    • Alana Hartman, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

      Address:
      22288 Northwestern Pike
      Romney West Virginia 26757

      • Email: alana.c.hartman@wv.gov
      • Phone: (304) 822-7266
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    • Mark Hoffman, Chesapeake Bay Commission

      Address:
      60 West Street
      Suite 406
      Annapolis Maryland 21401

      • Email: mhoffman@chesbay.us
      • Phone: (410) 263-3420
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    • Martin Hurd, Fairfax County (VA)

      Address:
      12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 449
      Fairfax Virginia 22035-0052

      • Email: martin.hurd@fairfaxcounty.gov
      • Phone: (703) 324-5644
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    • Ken Kosinski, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

      Address:
      625 Broadway
      Albany New York 12233

      • Email: kenneth.kosinski@dec.ny.gov
      • Phone: (518) 402-8110
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    • Christina Lyerly, Maryland Department of the Environment

      Address:
      1800 Washington Boulevard
      Baltimore Maryland 21230

      • Email: christina.lyerly@maryland.gov
      • Phone: (410) 537-3546
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    • Jesse Maines, City of Alexandria

      Address:
      310 King St
      Alexandria Virginia 22314

      • Email: jesse.maines@alexandriava.gov
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    • Liz Ottinger, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region 3

      Address:
      1650 Arch Street
      Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19103

      • Email: Ottinger.Elizabeth@epa.gov
      • Phone: (215) 814-5783
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    • Ginny Snead, AMT Engineering

      Address:
      800 KING FARM BLVD
      4TH FLOOR
      ROCKVILLE Maryland 20850

      • Email: gsnead@amtengineering.com
      • Phone: (410) 299-4433
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    • Elaine Webb, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

      Address:
      89 Kings Hwy
      Dover Delaware 19901

      • Email: elaine.webb@delaware.gov
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