2008 Rogue Basin Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Temperature and Bacteria
What's New?
Created a Rogue Basin TMDL Implementation Home Page detailing current activities (link).The page has been updated monthly. Recent activities related to TMDL implementation can be found there.
Gold Ray Natural Area Planting Video - DRAFT (link)
Poster Templates
Restoration - Gold Ray Natural Area
OSU Extension Josephine County brochure.
Grants Pass Stream Enhancement brochure.
Oregon Dept of Agriculture brochure.
FEMA 2010 Model Ordinance - NFIP and Riparian Protection (link)
I. Overview
This page discusses the Rogue Basin TMDL and provides an overview of what it is, the roles and responsibilities in meeting the TMDL, and activities the Rogue Basin Designated Management Agencies are implementing to meet the TMDL and improve water quality in the Rogue Basin.
Water quality is regulated under the Clean Water Act and protection for water quality includes the TMDL program. In December 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency approved the Rogue Basin TMDL for temperature and bacteria. As part of the TMDL, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality developed a water quality management plan (WQMP) that outlines steps the region needs to take to meet the targeted water quality conditions. In the WQMP, calculated pollutant loadings and subsequent management responsibilities are divided up among all sectors contributing to the pollution loads to the creek (Figure 1.1).
Figure 1.1: Distribution of TMDL Responsibilities
The TMDL also establishes Designated Management Agencies(DMAs) that represent land management entities that are responsible for meeting the TMDL requirements. Figure 1.2 summarizes the DMAs for the Rogue Basin.
Figure 1.2: DMAs for the Rogue Basin
All DMAs in the watershed have a responsibility to reduce pollutant loadings and must undertake activities to meet the TMDL requirements. This page focuses on the responsibilities of the urban DMAs and the Irrigation Districts. These DMAs developed and submitted Water Quality Implementation Plans (WQIPs) to DEQ. Plans were approved by DEQ and Year 1 implementation began July 1st, 2010. Information on other DMAs responsibilities is shown on Figure 1.3. For more information, contact the appropropriate agency or the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
II. Implementation
Year 1
Year 1 implementation began on July 1st, 2010 and was completed on June 30th, 2011. Reports were submitted to DEQ by September 30, 2011.
Activities for the first year focused on taking advantage of existing programs to the greatest extent possible and on creating a framework for implementation to be built upon in future years. Implementation was completed by DMA Staff, the Rogue Valley Council of Governments (through grant funding and serving as the lead staff for implementation of selected DMAs plans), partner organizations and watershed councils, and volunteers.
Year 2 Implementation began on July 1st, 2011 and ended on June30th, 2012. Reports were submitted to DEQ by September 30, 2012.
Year 3
Rogue DMAs are currently implementing Year 3 of their implementation programs. Implementation began on July 1, 2013 and is currently ongoing. Activities completed for this year include:
Coordination of Quarterly TMDL Meetings in July, October, and January
Continued coordination of TMDL implementation activities with DMAs and partner organizations, contractors, and volunteers.
Riparian restoration and invasive species management projects in the Gold Ray Natural Area.
Completed a video/news story documenting restoration efforts in the Gold Ray Natural Area.
III. Riparian Planting Plan
The Bear Creek and Rogue Basin Riparian Planting Plan was developed to assist agencies, organizations, and individuals identify, prioritize, and implement riparian planting and restoration projects in southwestern Oregon. Click on the links below to access the planting plan.
Next Meeting: October 19th, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the RVCOG Conference Room in Central Point. Contact Greg Stabach, RVCOG, at (541) 423-1370, or Bill Meyers, DEQ, at (541) 776-6212 for more information or items to add to the agenda.
April 20th, 2011 Meeting Presentations (Adobe PDF's)
Mike Mulvey - DEQ Laboratory will lead a discussion on water quality effectiveness monitoring and request feedback on what type of technical assistance is currently needed by the group.Mike may be able to provide assistance.
Greg Stabach, RVCOG: - update on steps between now and the reporting deadline in September and a summary of work done to date on behalf of DMAs.
Heather Tugaw – DEQ. Bear Creek is in the process of developing a brand and logo for its water quality improvement efforts.
All: Reports/Announcements
Next meeting: Wednesday, October 19th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the RVCOG Conference Room.
All designated management agencies (DMAs) are currently implementing the secondYear of their plan (Year 2). Implementation years run from July 1 through June 30th with reporting for the Year due in September. Individual implementation strategies vary by DMA. Some DMAs are implementing plans directly, where others are implementing them in conjunction with partners including Watershed Councils and the Rogue Valley Council of Governments. All DMAs are participating in a regional process coordinated by the Rogue Valley Council of Governments to share information, provide regional consistency as much as possible, and learn about important TMDL issues, concerns, and implementation tools.
The City of Shady Cove and Grants Pass are currently working with the Rogue Valley Council of Governments to implement their programs.
Year 1 activities have been completed for the City. The focus of the first year of implementation was on inventorying existing programs, utilizing existing resources, and capacity building for future years. Accomplishments include monitoring streams and storm drains for bacteria, participating in regional TMDL meetings, and education and outreach activities. The program was conducted by the City Staff in conjunction with the Rogue Valley Council of Governments.
Year 2 activities have been completed for the City. Year 2 focused on continuing to build program capacity, beginning coordination with local groups (e.g., Upper Rogue Watershed Council, Jackson County Weed Management), expanding outreach to the community, ordinance review and development, planting/restoration site identification and prioritization, stormwater management, and continued coordination with the other TMDL communities in the Rogue Basin. The program was conducted by City Staff in conjunction with the Rogue Valley Council of Governments.
Activity Report
Year 1 Completed. Was submitted to DEQ in September and be made available when completed. Activities that have been completed during the implementation year (July 1st through June 30th) are being detailed in a reporting matrix.
Year 2 - In process. Draft report and completed matrix was presented to the City Council on June 21st, 2012.
Resource List - A major goal of the TMDL program is to increase awareness of the community through education, outreach, and community participation. A specific goal of Shady Cove's plan was to prepare a resource list for the public and to provide information on bacteria and links to resources and stormwater information.
Educational Materials - Jumps down to the bottom of the page for links to local brochures on stormwater, water quality, wetlands, and streams.
General Information of Stormwater - Link to RVCOG's Stormwater 101 site which contains a comprensive overview of what stormwater is, why it's a problem, sotmwater impacts, how it's managed, and links to resources.
Year 1 activities have been completed for the City. The focus of the first year of implementation was on inventorying existing programs, utilizing existing resources, and capacity building for future years. Accomplishments include monitoring streams and storm drains for bacteria, participating in regional TMDL meetings, and education and outreach activities. The program was conducted by the City Staff in conjunction with the Rogue Valley Council of Governments.
Year 2 activities include:
Activity Report
Completed. Was submitted to DEQ in September and be made available when completed. Activities that have been completed during the implementation year (July 1st through June 30th) are being detailed in a reporting matrix.
Public Resources
Resource List - A major goal of the TMDL program is to increase awareness of the community through education, outreach, and community participation. A specific goal of Grants Pass's plan was to prepare a resource list for the public and to provide information on bacteria and links to resources and stormwater information.
Educational Materials - Jumps down to the bottom of the page for links to local brochures on stormwater, water quality, wetlands, and streams.
General Information of Stormwater - Link to RVCOG's Stormwater 101 site which contains a comprensive overview of what stormwater is, why it's a problem, sotmwater impacts, how it's managed, and links to resources.
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