[Watersheds] Call for local organizations interested in lake management

[Zwarg, Jonathan (DEM)]

Greetings, Please share with interested networks and parties, apologies in advance for cross-posting.

TECNINCAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITY:
CALL FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN DEVELOPMENT OF A LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN
RI Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Office of Water Resources is currently seeking letters of interest from lake associations, watershed councils, municipalities, or other non-profit environmental organizations interested in collaborating on development of a new lake management plan. RIDEM is offering this assistance with the objective of building local lake management capacity for waterbodies that currently lack a plan.

The RIDEM has limited funding to support preparation of 3-5 plans. The technical assistance process is expected to utilize state-approved contractors who will work with local partners during 2024 to develop watershed-based lake management plans. The plans will need to fulfill EPA Section 319 (Non-point Pollution Source Program) requirements for 9-element watershed plans. The planning process will involve identifying goals, compiling (or potentially collecting) and analyzing water quality and other scientific data, assessing management options and devising a strategic set of recommended actions. The resulting written documents will outline action items to protect or improve lake conditions, and address water quality concerns such as non-point sources of pollution (rain run-off) and erosion, as well as algal blooms or aquatic invasive plant management. Selected recipients of the technical assistance would be expected to provide in-kind matching contributions through volunteering their time to participate in the planning process including providing pertinent data and information.

Interested parties should send a letter of interest detailing uses of their lake (such as public boat ramps, beaches, fishing, paddling, etc) and priority issues of concern they wish to address in a lake management plan to katie.degoosh at dem.ri.gov<mailto:katie.degoosh at dem.ri.gov> by 4 pm on March 12, 2024. RIDEM will work with the selected organizations to define a written scope of work and project schedule.  For any questions, please contact OWR's Katie DeGoosh-DiMarzio at 401-537-4217 or at the email address above. For more information, please visit: https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/water-resources/waters-wetlands/lakes-ponds

Thank you,
Katie

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Katie DeGoosh-DiMarzio (she/her/hers)
Environmental Scientist III

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Office of Water Resources - Room 200, 235 Promenade St., Providence, RI 02908
NOTE NEW PHONE NUMBER AS OF 12/14/23: (401) 537- 4217 (direct, no extension)


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