Establishment of Decentralized Clean Water Service Providers in Winooski Basin
The Clean Water Service Delivery Act of 2019 aims to establish a network of decentralized Clean Water Service Providers (CWSPs) for watersheds in Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog basins. CVRPC serves as the CWSP for the Winooski Basin, overseeing projects like stormwater management, natural resource restoration, and forestry/agricultural initiatives. The CWSP structure includes Basin Water Quality Councils (BWQCs) for project prioritization and decision-making. Membership considerations ensure representation from various entities and expertise on clean water topics in the basin.
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Winooski CWSP: BWQC Empanelment Clean Water Service Delivery Act of 2019 Clean Water Service Delivery Act of 2019 Establishment of a network of decentralized Clean Water Service Providers (CWSPs) for watersheds in Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog basins CVRPC is CWSP for Winooski Basin CWSPS will provide boots on the ground project delivery for non-regulatory clean water projects Non-regulatory clean water projects examples Small scale stormwater management practices Natural resource restoration projects (floodplain reconnections, wetlands restoration, vegetated buffer planting) Forestry or agricultural projects Source: VTDEC - Proposed Clean Water Service Provider Rule Hearing Orientation 1
Winooski CWSP: BWQC Empanelment CWSP Structure CWSP Structure CWSP will: Create and convene Basin Water Quality Councils (BWQCs) to advise CWSP on project identification and prioritization Oversee project development, design, construction, verification, and operations and maintenance BWQC will: Use local knowledge to establish policy and make decisions for the CWSP Meet 4 times/year to prioritize and select projects to address impairments based on Basin Plan and meeting pollution reduction targets Participate in the basin planning process Source: Winooski NRCD 2
Winooski CWSP: BWQC Empanelment BWQC Membership BWQC Membership (2) Members from Natural Resource Conservation Districts (NRCDs) (2) Members from RPCs (2) Members from Watershed Protection Organizations (1) Member from local/statewide land conservation organization (2) Members from municipalities in the basin 3
Winooski CWSP: BWQC Empanelment BWQC Membership Considerations BWQC Membership Considerations Municipalities in the Winooski Basin by County BWQC is not Committee of CVRPC. BWQC is established by the CWSP, but it will develop its own meeting rules, bylaws, and policies. Per CWSP Rule, members shall be knowledgeable on clean water topics for the basin(s) served such as: Stormwater and developed lands projects (municipal roads) Natural resource protection/restoration (river corridor, floodplain, wetland restoration, riparian and lakeshore protection, woody buffers) Forestry, agricultural projects Basin Planning Membership should be balanced to reflect the Basin s socioeconomic characteristics, culture, interests, and land use. 3 Addison 3 Caledonia 16 Chittenden 4 Lamoille 4 Orange 20 Washington ----- 50 Total 4
Winooski CWSP: BWQC Empanelment BWQC Empanelment Proposed Process BWQC Empanelment Proposed Process Original Schedule Alternate Schedule Action Week of: CVRPC Board confirms process for appointment Staff distributes invitation letter to municipalities Nov 9th Nov 9th Nov 29th & Dec 6th Dec 13th Dec 27th Staff seeks additional information about candidates Jan 3rd Nominating Committee meets to recommend appointees Jan 11th CVRPC Board appoints BWQC municipal representatives Jan 11th Other entities appoint representatives; BWQC empaneled Nov 15th CVRPC hosts informational sessions Nov 22nd Nov 29th Dec 6th Dec 14th Dec 31st Candidates submit letters of interest 5
