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SUGAR CREEK WATERSHED MAP
SUGAR CREEK WATERSHED
STEERING COMMITTEE
PLANNING MEETING
Next Meeting:
February 7th, 2008
6:30 pm
Location:
Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District
1101 W Main St Ste N
Greenfield, IN 46140
Public Input
Meeting: February 13th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Location:
Hancock Public Library
900 West McKenzie, Greenfield IN
Phone:317-462-5114
Input is needed from landowners
within the Sugar Creek Watershed and other interested stakeholders on
their
Resource Concerns for the area.
If you have any questions, you can
also stop by the office or call the office at 317-462-2283 Ext 3 or email Cindy
at
cindy.beckner@in.nacdnet.net
for more information or contact our
Coordinator:
Scott J. Brejcha,
Senior Ecologist/Project Manager
of
V3 Companies of
Illinois Ltd.
7325 Janes Avenue Woodridge, IL 60517
Direct: 630.729.6325 Phone: 630.724.9200 Fax: 630.724.9202
Cell: 630.675.8584
sbrejcha@v3co.com
www.v3co.com
V3 | THE VISION TO TRANSFORM WITH EXCELLENCE
Click to link to Sugar Creek
Aerials
Sugar
Creek Priority Resource Concerns compiled to date...
Agricultural
Issues: Drainage need to maintain proper drainage for farming, Log
Jams issues related to proper drainage, Beaver damming up drainage
ways, Flooding Impacts
Pollution Issues: Wildlife Effects on Water Quality, Streambank
Erosion sediment and associated nutrients, Trash/Illegal dumping,
Water Clarity, Health Issues with bacteria is it safe to swim and fish
in Sugar Creek?, Fish Consumption Advisories, Cattle in the stream
health issues (E. coli etc.)
Development/Urban Issues: Landuse Changes increased
urbanization, Stormwater Management, Flooding Impacts
Recreational Issues:
Log Jams issues
related to canoeing, Beaver desired for wildlife viewing, Canoeing and
fishing, swimming (is it safe- bacterial problems), Identify
hunter-friendly farms|
Wildlife/Habitat Issues:
Proper Wildlife
Management balance of diversity, Sandbars (erosion and hydrologic
modification), Habitat and Wildlife preservation, conservation, Cattle
in the stream destruction of habitat
Other Issues and Concerns: Streams are more wide and shallow
what is the cause?, Changes in weather patterns effect on watershed,
Landuse Changes Large Farms converted to Mini Farms, Greenways along
the river desire to create parks and work through private property
issues, Finances how do we pay for the changes that need to be made?,
Preservation acquire land along streams from willing sellers
Critical Area noted: Illegal dumping in Shelby County at the one
lane bridge near the county line. (Further ID this site)

Click here for Sugar Creek Scoop
Newsletter
November 2007 Volume 1, Issue 1
December 2007 Volume 1, Issue 2
Click here for Sugar Creek Watershed Articles
Sugar Creek CSI
Benthic
Macroinvertebrates
Sugar Creek Public Input Meeting
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2007-2008 Sugar Creek Meeting and
Workshop Dates |
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December 12 |
6:30 PM |
Steering Committee Meeting |
Hancock
County SWCD office
1101 W Main St Ste, Greenfield, IN |
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January 10 |
6:30 PM |
Steering Committee Meeting |
Hancock
County SWCD office
1101 W Main St Ste, Greenfield, IN
Phone:317-462-2283 Ext. 3 |
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February 7 |
6:30 pm |
Steering Committee Meeting |
Hancock
County SWCD office
1101 W Main St Ste, Greenfield, IN
Phone:317-462-2283 Ext. 3 |
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February 13 |
6:00 PM |
Public Input Meeting |
Hancock Public Library
900 West McKenzie, Greenfield IN
Phone:317-462-5114 |
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Sugar Creek
TMDL Report Scroll
down to Sugar Creek (Approved May 14, 2007)
What is a TMDL?
A TMDL (Total
Maximum Daily Load), established under section 303(d) of the
federal Clean Water Act, is a calculation of the maximum amount of
pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality
standards, and allocates pollutant loadings among point and non-point
sources.
The
calculation must include a margin of safety, which accounts for
scientific uncertainty and future growth. Seasonal variations
are also included. The TMDL is calculated using the following equation:
TMDL = WLA + LA + MOS + SV, where :
- WLA = Waste Load
Allocations (point sources)
- LA = Load
Allocations (non-point sources)
- MOS = Margin of
Safety
- SV = Seasonal
Variation
What is the TMDL Process?
A TMDL is a tool for
implementing water quality standards and is based on the relationship
between pollutant sources and in-stream water quality conditions. The
TMDL establishes the allowable loadings or other quantifiable parameters
for a water body and thereby provides the basis to establish water
quality-based controls. These controls should provide the pollutant
reduction necessary for a water body to meet water quality standards.
The TMDL process provides a flexible assessment and planning framework
for identifying load reductions or other actions needed to attain water
quality standards (i.e. water quality goals to protect aquatic life,
drinking water, and other water uses). The process has three steps:
- Identify Quality
Limited Waters - States must identify and prepare a list of waters
that do not or are not expected to meet water quality standards
after applying existing required controls (e.g. minimum sewage
treatment technology).
- Establish
Priority Waters/Watersheds - States must prioritize
waters/watersheds and target high priority waters/watersheds for
TMDL development.
- Develop TMDLs -
For listed waters, States must develop TMDLs that will achieve water
quality standards, allowing for seasonal variations and an
appropriate margin of safety. A TMDL is a quantitative assessment of
water quality problems, contributing sources, and load reductions or
control actions needed to restore and protect individual water
bodies.
States are responsible
for implementing the TMDL process. EPA reviews and approves lists of
quality-limited waters and specific TMDLs. If EPA disapproves lists or
TMDLs, EPA is required to establish the lists and/or TMDLs. Landowners,
other agencies, and other stakeholders can often assist States or EPA in
developing TMDLs for specific watersheds.
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