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New England Stormwater Updates – September 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="Default" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This e-update provides information about green infrastructure, MS4 permits, and other stormwater-related topics
from EPA New England. For more about Soak up the Rain, please visit </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.epa.gov/soakuptherain__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5USIT4Sg$"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">www.epa.gov/soakuptherain</span>
[epa.gov]</a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">. For more stormwater tools and assistance, please visit
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/npdes-permits/stormwater-tools-new-england__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH53-Dnen8$"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Stormwater
Tools</span> [epa.gov]</a>.<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="Default" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="#MS4">MA & NH MS4 Corner</a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Compliance Spotlight: Leaf Litter</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red">Reminder:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#00B050">
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Year 4 Annual Reports due September 28<sup>th</sup>, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ol>
<p class="Default" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="#SUR">Soak up the Rain Updates</a></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="Default" style="line-height:105%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Dissolved Phosphorus and Green Infrastructure: Fundamentals, Challenges, and Opportunities (9/28/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Slides Available: The New England Stormwater Retrofit Manual: Upgrading the Performance of your Stormwater Management System for Better Watershed Health</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="Default" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="#Events">Other Events and Opportunities</a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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SNEP Workshop: Holistic Water Resource Management: Development and Application of Next-Generation Approaches for Protective Stormwater and Mitigation of Impervious Cover Impacts (9/29/2022)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council Public Comment Period (10/12/2022)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">
2022 Water & Health Conference: Research, Policy and Practice (10/24/2022 – 10/28/2022)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Maine Stormwater Conference (11/1/2022 – 11/2/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Rhode Island Stormwater Innovation Expo (11/30/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Comments Needed: 2023 EPA NPS National Workshop (November 2023)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="Default" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="#Press">News Articles & Press Releases</a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:#4472C4"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<li class="Default" style="line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Baker-Polito Administration Awards More than $2 Million in Grants to Protect Coastal Water Quality and Restore
Habitat (8/2/2022)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="Default" style="line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">New England's high tides are getting higher. How 'sunny day' flooding could impact you (8/5/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Meaningful Mitigation: Green infrastructure provides simple changes that can transform the feel of community
while improving the resiliency of an urban city design (8/10/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">What I learned about urban development and environmental preservation from kayaking Alewife Brook (8/12/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">USDA to invest $5M in wetland mitigation banking (8/12/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Study: Stormwater ponds insufficient replacement for wetlands (8/15/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">'What's the future going to be?': This summer's drought warns of increasing climate variability in years to
come (8/18/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">More than $18.5 million awarded for drinking water, wastewater and other projects (8/18/2022)</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Baker-Polito Administration Awards Over $32 Million in Climate Change Funding to Cities and Towns Bringing Total Investment to $100 Million (8/30/2022)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Biden Administration launches portal to help communities assess exposure to climate hazards (9/8/2022)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">To clean up rivers, EPA will require private property owners to manage stormwater runoff (9/14/2022)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="Default" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="#Funding">Funding and Assistance Opportunities</a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">EPA Training and Technical Assistance for Rural, Small and Tribal Municipalities and Wastewater Treatment Systems for Clean Water Act Prevention, Reduction and Elimination of Pollution
(Applications due August 22, 2022)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program 2022 (Applications due 9/22/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">NOAA Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Underserved Communities (Applications due 10/5/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Lake Champlain Basin Program Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems Planning and Implementation Projects (Applications due September – October 2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (Applications due 11/1/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">DOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Grant Program (Due Date To Be Announced)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan Programs (Deadlines Vary)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="Default" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="#Tools">Tools and Resources</a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:#4472C4"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience: An Implementation Guide</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Advancing Watershed Protection Through Land Conservation: A Guide for Land Trusts<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Urban Waters Learning Network Equitable Development and Anti-Displacement Collaborative<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (MA CZM) Stormwater Solutions for Homeowners<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;line-height:105%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">EPA Trash Free Waters Program Case Study Report: Curbside Disposal Education Campaign Pilot<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="Default" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:105%"><a name="MS4"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0">MA & NH MS4 Corner</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Compliance Spotlight: Leaf Litter</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">Fall is upon us, and that means leaf litter season! It is now especially important for stormwater managers to prioritize the timely removal of leaf litter from streets and parking lots. Decaying organic materials like leaves are a major
source of nitrogen and phosphorus in urban stormwater, contributing to eutrophication issues downstream. Rain percolates through fallen leaves like tea bags in water, flushing "leaf tea" full of nutrients down storm drains where it eventually reaches local
waterways.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">MS4s that discharge to water quality limited bodies and their tributaries where phosphorus and/or nitrogen is the cause of the impairment are subject to enhanced best management practice requirements, one of which entails increasing street
sweeping frequency of all municipally owned streets and parking lots to a minimum of twice per year, one of which must take place in the fall following leaf fall. In lieu of post-leaf drop street sweeping, the permittee may also choose to implement a fall
leaf litter collection program. Leaf litter collection programs typically consist of municipal equipment collecting and hauling away the majority of leaves from residences, followed soon after by a street sweeper to clean any remaining detritus off the roadway.
A well-coordinated fall leaf collection program is the most effective way to remove excess nutrients in stormwater.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">In addition to nutrient-rich leaf litter, street sweepings often contain sediment, deicing materials, trash, and trace metals. Good housekeeping requirements for MS4s to properly store catch basin cleanings and street sweepings prior to
disposal or reuse is essential to minimize the impact of these pollutants. The location a municipality chooses for storage of these materials should have secondary containment and overhead coverage to prevent contact from wind and rain. A tarp is recommended
to further contain any off-site migration. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">Two examples of leaf litter collection programs in large MS4s:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5">Concord, NH: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.concordnh.gov*2F545*2FLeaf-Collection&data=05*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7C5077a37ee9a1458bb97508da92a0d857*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637983516764664555*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=F5iXWbWbCGLy*2Fi9T4tmZmfqIYTJCEE3lCulpRb5euGU*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5evjWhzE$">
https://www.concordnh.gov/545/Leaf-Collection [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5">Worcester, MA: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.worcesterma.gov*2Fstreets*2Ffall-leaf-collection&data=05*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7C5077a37ee9a1458bb97508da92a0d857*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637983516764664555*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=z0V70*2F0e*2FQ2DllGT8JeFVrGgdyllbU3YJZz*2BwPLYTpo*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH58Oh31zc$">
https://www.worcesterma.gov/streets/fall-leaf-collection [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p style="margin:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">More information about parking lot and street sweeping can be found in this factsheet:
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2021-11/bmp-parking-lot-and-street-sweeping.pdf__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5H6ponpI$">
https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2021-11/bmp-parking-lot-and-street-sweeping.pdf [epa.gov]</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in">State-specific resources for municipalities’ street sweeping reuse and disposal programs:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l8 level1 lfo6;vertical-align:middle">New Hampshire Stormwater Manual, 4.2. Source Control BMPs - Street Sweeping
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.des.nh.gov*2Fsites*2Fg*2Ffiles*2Fehbemt341*2Ffiles*2Fdocuments*2F2020-01*2Fvol2-ch4-sct2.pdf&data=05*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7C5077a37ee9a1458bb97508da92a0d857*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637983516764664555*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=VN*2F5UhbIZpxrxz*2F9SIt*2FsXdiEdISDmAaZPMsXyWSVu0*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH552jUVzc$">
https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/vol2-ch4-sct2.pdf [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]</a><o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
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Please note: NHDES is currently in the process of updating this manual and anticipates completion in Fall 2023. If you have any questions, please contact
<a href="mailto:Deborah.S.Loiselle@des.nh.gov">Deborah.S.Loiselle@des.nh.gov</a>.
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https://www.mass.gov/doc/street-sweepings-reuse-disposal-policy-baw-18-001/download [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:red">Reminder:</span> Year 4 Annual Reports due September 28<sup>th</sup>, 2022<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For those covered under the 2016 Massachusetts and 2017 New Hampshire Small MS4 General Permits, the Year 4 reporting period concluded on June 30<sup>th</sup>, 2022, and
<b><i>annual reports are due September 28<sup>th</sup>, 2022</i></b>. EPA Region 1 has the following resources available to aid in annual reporting:<o:p></o:p></p>
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https://www.epa.gov/npdes-permits/stormwater-tools-new-england#arr [epa.gov]</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7">
Recording of webinar training on annual reporting held on August 16<sup>th</sup> with access passcode: 25955470<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<a name="SUR"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:#0070C0">Soak Up the Rain Updates</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:#0070C0"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-series*upcoming__;Iw!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5WV_8JN0$"><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="225" height="113" style="width:2.3437in;height:1.177in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D8D189.D61429C0" alt="Logo, company name
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<b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:#0070C0">Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<a name="_Hlk101334822"></a><a name="_Hlk101337170"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk101334822"><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Dissolved Phosphorus and Green Infrastructure:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></a></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk101337170"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk101334822"><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Fundamentals, Challenges, and Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk101337170"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk101334822"><b><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Wednesday, September 28<sup>th</sup>, 1:30 PM – 3:00PM ET</span></i></b></span></span><b><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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Here to Register</span></b> [epa.gov]</a></span><b><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Reducing phosphorus (P) pollution in aquatic ecosystems is a primary goal in numerous watersheds across the United States to help mitigate eutrophication and harmful algal blooms.
There is ample evidence that several forms of green infrastructure can effectively reduce loads of total P to surface waters. In many cases, this is primarily achieved through the retention of particles and associated P. Retention of dissolved P has proven
to be more challenging, and in some cases poor retention of dissolved P, or even net dissolved P release, can compromise P load reduction goals. Furthermore, limited overall capacity to retain dissolved P in green infrastructure systems can potentially result
in declining performance over time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">In this webinar, Dr. Roy will discuss the fundamental biogeochemistry underpinning dissolved P dynamics in green infrastructure, highlighting key mechanisms that control both
dissolved P retention from water and dissolved P release to water. Drawing on literature and recent research in Vermont, this presentation will address the challenge that dissolved P poses to water quality improvement efforts, opportunities to better manage
dissolved P and enhance green infrastructure performance, and the use of metrics to inform green infrastructure design. This webinar will include examples of green infrastructure at multiple scales, including urban green stormwater infrastructure (e.g., bioretention
and subsurface gravel wetlands) as well as larger ecosystem-scale systems (e.g., restored riparian wetlands).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Speaker:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<li class="Default" style="color:windowtext;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Eric D. Roy, PhD, Associate Professor at Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources & Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
University of Vermont<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="Default"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Slides Available:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">"The New England Stormwater Retrofit Manual: Upgrading the Performance of your Stormwater Management System for Better Watershed Health."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Original Airdate: July 26, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black;background:white">SNEP Workshop: Holistic Water Resource Management: Development and Application of Next-Generation Approaches for Protective Stormwater and Mitigation of Impervious Cover Impacts (9/29/2022 10:00am
to 2:00pm EST)</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black;background:white">On September 29, EPA-SNEP will host a half-day workshop to discuss how municipalities can apply the flow duration curves (FDCs) developed by EPA-SNEP to size and site green
stormwater management technologies for new construction. This work complements the recently completed
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fsnepnetwork.org*2Fstormwater-retrofit-manual*2F&data=05*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7C5077a37ee9a1458bb97508da92a0d857*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637983516764821169*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=ei*2F0vcG*2BhdFeSnAJ*2FKKzw5OUlEdXiyGLmU0bgJcQe5c*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5hLA-tV0$"><span style="background:white">Stormwater
Retrofit Manual </span>[gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]</a><span style="color:black;background:white">developed by the SNEP Network for upgrading existing stormwater infrastructure. This workshop will provide an overview of how these FDCs were developed
but will primarily focus on FDC application in the municipal setting. While municipal stormwater managers are the focus of this workshop, this event is open to the public. Register here:
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fceiengineers.com*2Fsnep-workshop*2F&data=05*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7C5077a37ee9a1458bb97508da92a0d857*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637983516764821169*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=e6IkXIuapW*2B7Q*2FOj4yQGAYvacUi*2BoU6c0ayk*2FS*2Ftggo*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSU!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH54hZZx4Q$"><span style="background:white">https://ceiengineers.com/snep-workshop/</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="color:black;background:white">Recording Available</span></b><span style="color:black;background:white"> – Stormwater Financing 101, aired August 30<sup>th</sup>, 2022:
</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black;background:white">On August 30th, 2022, the SNEP Network hosted a “Stormwater Financing 101” webinar that explained how stormwater programs are managed, discussed the basics of setting a
stormwater utility fee, and gave examples of stormwater program implementation. SNEP Network Partner, University of North Carolina Environmental Finance Center (UNC-EFC) presented the webinar.
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fsnepnetwork.org*2F2022*2F08*2F30*2Fstormwater-financing-101*2F&data=05*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7C5077a37ee9a1458bb97508da92a0d857*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637983516764821169*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=aOFxURQsTy8XgZHdHEEV2mjnrXslX1tkyUQ1M8Oxh*2BU*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH53lWFwSY$"><span style="background:white">https://snepnetwork.org/2022/08/30/stormwater-financing-101/</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black;background:white">National Environmental Justice Advisory Council Public Comment Period (10/12/2022)</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black;background:white">The National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) is receiving public comments on the EPA’s administrative priorities and recommendations. NEJAC would like comments
about what the NEJAC should advise EPA to do as it relates to environmental justice. Submitting written comments for the record is strongly suggested. To submit a comment, click here:
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/forms/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council-nejac-public-comment__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5FlW_UyM$"><span style="background:white">https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/forms/national-environmental-justice-advisory-council-nejac-public-comment</span>
[epa.gov]</a><span style="color:black;background:white"> </span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black;background:white">2022 Water & Health Conference: Research, Policy and Practice (10/24/2022 – 10/28/2022)</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black;background:white">Founded in 2009 at UNC Chapel-Hill, the Water Institute is committed to improving public health by achieving universal access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene
(WaSH) services that are safe, affordable and sustainable. The 2022 Conference will include plenaries and presentations. To learn more about this year’s conference:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black;background:white">Rhode Island Stormwater Innovation Expo (11/30/2022)</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black;background:white">The Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition,</span>
<span style="color:black;background:white">Providence Stormwater Innovation Center, APA Rhode Island, and The Rhode Island Public Works Association present the Fourth Annual Stormwater Innovation Expo on November 30<sup>th</sup> from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM in Roger
Williams Park, Providence, RI. This is an opportunity for municipal staff and officials, water quality professionals, land use planners, civil and environmental engineers, landscape architects, construction contractors and interested citizens to learn about
stormwater management and related topics from experts in the field, and from one another. The day will consist of workshops, vendor exhibits, networking opportunities, talks, and tours. Tickets available starting October 3<sup>rd</sup>:
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<p style="margin:0in"><b>Baker-Polito Administration Awards Over $32 Million in Climate Change Funding to Cities and Towns Bringing Total Investment to $100 Million (8/30/2022)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b>Biden Administration launches portal to help communities assess exposure to climate hazards (9/8/2022)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">To clean up rivers, EPA will require private property owners to manage stormwater runoff (9/14/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="Default" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program 2022 (Applications due 9/22/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program is a voluntary, community-based program
that provides technical and financial assistance through cooperative agreements to coastal communities, conservation partners and landowners to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat on public and private lands. The Coastal Program staff coordinates
with partners, stakeholders and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation goals and priorities within these focus areas. Coastal Program habitat improvement projects strive to increase coastal resiliency by
improving the ability of coastal ecosystems to adapt to environmental changes and supporting natural and nature-based infrastructure projects to protect and enhance coastal habitats. To learn more about this grant opportunity, click here:
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<p class="Default" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">NOAA Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Underserved Communities (Applications due 10/5/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has up to $10 million in funding available
from BIL for habitat restoration and resilience awards for underserved communities through FY2022. Through this funding, NOAA will engage underserved communities in habitat restoration activities that promote resilient ecosystems and communities. Projects
selected may include capacity building activities like participation in municipal or regional-scale and restoration activities. NOAA will accept proposals between $75,000 to $1 million over the award period. To learn more about this opportunity, click here:
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<p class="Default" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Lake Champlain Basin Program Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems Planning and Implementation Projects (Applications
due 10/12/2022 and 11/9/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">The RFP for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems Planning and Implementation Projects is now open. Since
1992, the LCBP has awarded more than 1,500 grants totaling more than $17.02 million to local organizations to support a variety of pollution prevention, habitat restoration, and other projects that improve the quality of Lake Champlain. These projects include
scientific research, best management demonstration projects, education and outreach efforts, and other initiatives that are key to implementing Opportunities for Action. The Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems Planning and Implementation Program includes funding
for planning projects, large and small implementation projects, and large and small conservation projects. Learn more and access the RFP and proposal template at:
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<p class="Default" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">2022 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (EJ TCTAC) (Application deadline
extended to 11/1/2022)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">The Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTAC) Program provides
grant funding to eligible applicants to establish technical assistance centers across the nation providing technical assistance, training, and related support to communities with environmental justice concerns and their partners. The new technical assistance
centers will provide training, assistance, and capacity building on writing grant proposals, navigating federal systems such as
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SAM.gov [sam.gov]</a>, and effectively managing grant funding. These centers will also provide guidance on community engagement, meeting facilitation, and translation and interpretation services for limited English-speaking participants. This Request for Applications
(RFA) provides a total of up to $50 million in funding for the establishment of 5 – 10 technical assistance centers across the nation serving communities with environmental justice concerns and their partners. For more detailed information, please visit:
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<p class="Default" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">DOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Grant Program (Due Date To Be Announced)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) anticipates posting one or more Notices of Funding Opportunity
(NOFOs) for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program (RCP) in Summer of 2022. The RCP was created under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will provide up to $1 billion over the next 5 years. The program’s funds can support planning, capital
construction, and technical assistance to equitably and safely restore community connectivity through the removal, retrofit, mitigation, or replacement of eligible transportation infrastructure facilities that create barriers to mobility, access, or economic
development. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">The DOT hosted a webinar for potential applicants to get ready for the forthcoming Reconnecting Communities
Pilot (RCP) discretionary grant program on Thursday, May 19, 2022. View the recording here:
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.transportation.gov*2Fgrants*2Freconnecting-communities&data=05*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C0865b79e6ddc49f66d5708da499245a8*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637903189841403394*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=P8x80aQbm54vq*2FozmmLW2YMsHHKkQ6at3r8mACqfGBU*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5I4TKBOc$"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">https://www.transportation.gov/grants/reconnecting-communities</span>
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<p class="Default" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan Programs (Deadlines Vary)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Under the American Rescue Plan, EDA was allocated $3 billion in supplemental funding to assist communities
nationwide in the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and to build local economies that will be resilient to future economic shock. EDA investments will have a focus on underserved communities impacted by COVID-19 and there are six funding opportunities.
To learn more about the funding opportunities, click here: </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.eda.gov*2Farpa*2F&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116135755*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=vQS1qm9FixYAJtcs109s*2BIEzRpdPhwT5wGasoCqY02I*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5iOUg-dY$"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">https://www.eda.gov/arpa/</span>
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EPA provides grant announcements and other funding resources on the </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/green-infrastructure-funding-opportunities__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5S2t2FCA$"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Green
Infrastructure Funding</span> [epa.gov]</a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"> page, including the ongoing
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/cwsrf/sewer-overflow-and-stormwater-reuse-municipal-grants-program__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5NfreJWU$"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0071BC;background:white">Sewer
Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program</span> [epa.gov]</a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">. The
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.mass.gov*2Fservice-details*2Favailable-funding-for-stormwater-projects-in-massachusetts&data=04*7C01*7Cwong.martine*40epa.gov*7Ce758a72e49654af3148008d976d81fd8*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671492880575070*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=J8FedfyjGK7H4a0PHylGGaB97rLoUPEaosnTN2qLuiU*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5PgnVhVk$"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Available
Funding for Stormwater Projects in Massachusetts page</span> [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]</a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"> provides a table with descriptions and links to information
on federal and state grant and loan programs that fund stormwater and water quality projects in the state of MA.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>SNEP Network Bylaw Review StoryMap and Webpage<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in">The SNEP Network created a bylaw review tool story map that gives step-by-step instructions on how to use Mass Audubon’s Excel-based bylaw review tool. The analysis framework in the bylaw review tool is designed
to assist communities in applying cost-effective low impact development (LID) techniques. The tool allows you to compare local land use regulations with best practices. The SNEP Network has also assembled a bylaw review webpage with webinars and resources.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in">Bylaw review tool StoryMap: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fstorymaps.arcgis.com*2Fstories*2Fe37dbafd001a401c8f56b99708f25636&data=05*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7C5077a37ee9a1458bb97508da92a0d857*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637983516764976940*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=JNM5OzHvySDoylMi12BIcc3p8b0jyjss7exlwa3vNdA*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5McNCS9I$">
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e37dbafd001a401c8f56b99708f25636 [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in">Bylaw review webpage: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fsnepnetwork.org*2Fbylaw-review*2F&data=05*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7C5077a37ee9a1458bb97508da92a0d857*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637983516764976940*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=CEEcykLABmSsfaW*2B*2BdQWg76pKYxRlLQYFE*2FN0jsaMBw*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH55lAibnw$">
https://snepnetwork.org/bylaw-review/ [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>EPA’s Green Infrastructure MS4 Compendium 2022<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in">This compendium presents a variety of existing permitting approaches that encourage or require green infrastructure in municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) to satisfy the regulatory requirement for "clear,
specific, and measurable" permit terms and conditions. This document also provides excerpts from 22 current state and EPA MS4 permits as well as examples of how MS4 permittees implement green infrastructure permit requirements. This document can serve as a
road map for permitting authorities and permittees interested in incorporating green infrastructure into permitting programs or identifying successful strategies to maintain compliance.
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/integrating-green-infrastructure-federal-regulatory-programs*MS4*20Permits__;IyU!!KKphUJtCzQ!PQr2asrxTkaUDcvwOxWDbBkJpWlUSSPTyAmoepqRwNQDLHykEYSQHfFF0yP-ZPqovzvbJYmlHLAaUKvVQEVqdXH5DHkGyBU$">
https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/integrating-green-infrastructure-federal-regulatory-programs#MS4%20Permits [epa.gov]</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in">Construction site operators permitted under EPA’s 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP) are required to ensure that any individual conducting site inspections is a “qualified person.” The 2022 CGP includes new
requirements for qualified persons that apply to all sites that receive permit coverage on or after February 17, 2023. After this date, an individual may be considered a qualified person only if they:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>Complete EPA’s construction inspector training course and pass the exam, or
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</span></span><![endif]>Hold a current valid construction inspection certification or license from a program that, at a minimum, covers principles and practices of erosion control and pollution prevention practices at construction sites; proper installation
and maintenance of erosion and sediment controls and pollution prevention practices used at construction sites; and performance of inspections, including the proper completion of required reports and documentation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in">EPA’s construction inspection training course and exam are now available for use by any interested individual. The course is available at
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https://www.epa.gov/npdes/construction-inspection-training-course [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]</a>. Although the 2022 CGP’s new training requirements do not take effect until February 17, 2023, interested individuals are welcome to complete the
EPA course any time prior to that date. The training is provided at no cost to the public.
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