APPENDIX H Summary table of recommendations for the Little Traverse Bay Protection Plan based on a timeline of 10 years (2006-2016). Recommendations are organized from short term ( 5 years) to long term (>5-10 years). Priority recommendations are shown in bold. Responsible Organizations
10 Year Timeline (2006-2016)
Estimated Costs
Possible Funding Sources
Task Milestone
1. Install a demonstration best management practice (BMP) at a residential site and at a business site. Develop accompanying informational packet to be available via the internet, at the Freshwater Center, and other appropriate places.
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, Drain Commissioners
3 years
$75,000
PF, GOV
Install one demo site at one residence and one business by year 3
2. Implement media campaign to educate residents and businesses about nonpoint source pollution (including disposal of household hazardous waste) and how to reduce stormwater runoff.
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, Drain Commissioners, Emmet County DPW
5 years
$20,000
PF, GOV
Educational materials developed and distributed to city residents
3. Develop and implement education programs that highlight impacts of stormwater runoff on surface waters. Offer tours to local officials, business owners and citizens to learn more about stormwater and how to minimize impacts.
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, SEE-North, LTBB Odawa, Drain Commissioners
7 years
$25,000
PF, GOV
Initiate programs in year 2; conduct 5 tours in 7 years
4. Develop and disseminate a stormwater systems design package with engineering plans and stormwater management information that local governments (and other appropriate entities) can provide to businesses to better manage stormwater.
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, Drain Commissioners, Soil and Erosion Control Officers
10 years
$20,000
PF, GOV
20% of developments incorporate appropriate BMPs in two years
Recommendations A. Stormwater Recommendations
Little Traverse Bay Watershed Protection Plan- Updated 2005
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