Table 2 | ||||
Public Involvement/Participation | ||||
Implement a public involvement and participation program which at a minimum complies with State and local public notice requirements, in accordance with 3.2.2.1 of Ohio's General Permit | ||||
BMP | Measurable Goal | Time | Responsible Party | Rationale |
Stream team volunteer monitors collect data and report on stream health during field season | Facilitate training of 20 new volunteers throughout Great Miami River Watershed each year | Start date: 1/24/07 End date: 3/10/08 Duration: | Miami Conservancy District | To raise awareness of stream health for those participating and those hearing reports |
Greater Miami Watershed Network meets to strategize and share resources | Three meetings per year | Start date: 1/24/07 End date: 3/10/08 Duration: | Miami Conservancy District | To facilitate resource sharing and limit duplication of effort |
Promote stakeholder participation in community-based watershed groups as a means to improve stream health | Community-based Watershed Organization inventory published | Start date: PCD + 1 day End date: PCD + 8 months Duration: | Miami Conservancy District | To promote local work of individual watershed groups to their stakeholders |
Support existing water festivals for children and the general public | Participate in two festivals throughout the Great Miami River Watershed annually | Start date: 1/24/07 End date: 3/10/08 Duration: | Miami Conservancy District | To encourage involvement of broad stakeholder groups in educating the public |
Comply with public notice requirements | As required, provide opportunity for public hearing and comment regarding new policies or regulatory mechanisms | Start date: PCD + 1 day End date: permit expiration Duration: | Greenville | To maintain flow of information during the development and implementation of the SWMP |
(Ord. 07-04. Passed 1-23-07.)