You can review the Comment Response Document to see how the Steering Committee addressed specific comments received during the public comment period.
The
Deep Creek Characterization Report provides the background information, data and analysis which to support the goals objectives and strategies presented in the Watershed Management Plan.
|
|
|
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Garrett County partnered to develop a comprehensive watershed management plan for Deep Creek Lake. The Plan recommends guidelines to protect the popular area.
Click here to review the agreement establishing this partnership. The Plan development was announced at the 2013 State of the Lake meeting on July 24th at Garrett College. The intent of the Deep Creek Watershed Management Plan is to serve as a comprehensive, best practices guide to ensure that one of Maryland’s most visited, revenue-generating sites is protected far into the future. In addition to protecting the lake’s sensitive natural resources, the plan addresses water quality and recreational activities like swimming, fishing, boating and scenic viewing.
The plan has been developed with input from stakeholders and proposes recommendations for policy changes, restoration actions and public outreach needed to achieve both immediate and long-term benefits. It identifies existing water quality and environmental conditions, looks at future conditions, identifies needs to assess pollution sources and proposes strategies for addressing identified concerns.
For more information regarding the Water Appropriations Permit for the Dam please visit:
http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Water/Water_Supply/Pages/DeepCreekLake.aspx
Fishing on the Deep Creek Lake
Steering Committee
A Steering Committee appointed by the Garrett County Commissioners and the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources will guide the development of the Plan. All meetings are open for anyone to attend.
Announcements
The Steering Committee for the development of the Deep Creek Lake Watershed Management Plan has recently voted to create sub-committees to assist them in their work. The role of these sub-committees will be to refine and develop goals, objectives and strategies as well as to recommend priorities for the list of lake problem areas voiced by the public and the Steering Committee and at the October 5, 2013, public meeting.
The members of the Steering Committee are:
Bob Browning, representing business interest;
John Forman representing forestry interests;
Steven Green representing recreation interests;
William Lantz representing agricultural interests;
Mike Sabad representing the Brookfield Power Company.
Representing Deep Creek property owners are Lulu Gonella, Bob Hoffmann, David Myerberg (Chair) and Peter Versteegen.
Steering Committee Meeting Dates and Locations:
January 6, 2014
February 3, 2014
March 17, 2014 (Rescheduled from March 3)
April 7, 2014
May 5, 2014
May 20 & 21, 2014 (Work Sessions)
June 2, 2014
July 7, 2014 (tentative)
August 4, 2014 (tentative)
September 8, 2014
Unless otherwise posted all meetings of the Steering Committee will be held on the first Monday of each month from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The meetings will be held at the Garrett County Health Department 1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550.
September 8, 2014
July 7, 2014
June 2, 2014
May 20 and May 21, 2014
May 5, 2014
April 7, 2014
March 17, 2014 (Rescheduled from March 3)
February 3, 2014
January 6, 2014
December 2, 2013
November 4, 2013
September 11, 2013
Subcommittees Meeting Dates and Locations
All materials posted for the subcommittee meetings are DRAFT and subject to change by the meeting time. Please email the staff contact for information regarding options to listen in or participate in the meeting via conference call. (Note - Not all meeting locations may have this as an option.)
Lake Levels Subcommittee
Lake Levels Subcommittee Meeting Dates and Materials:
January 8, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
February 12, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
March 12, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
Staff Contact – Mike Bilek (jmikebilek@gmail.com)
April 23, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
April 9, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
March 12, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
February 12, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
- Agenda topics include: Considerations for the development of a water budget for Deep Creek lake and water releases for power generation
-
Agenda
-
Meeting Notes
January 8, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
December 12, 2013 (1 pm to 4 pm)
- Agenda topics include: Considerations for the development of a water budget for Deep Creek lake and water releases for power generation
-
Meeting Notes
Water Quality Subcommittee
Water Quality Subcommittee Meeting Dates and Materials:
January 22, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
February 20, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
March 20, 2014 (9 am - 11:30 am)
April 9, 2014 (9 am – 11:30 am)
April 17, 2014 (9 am – 11:30 am)
Agenda topics discussion of the goals, objectives and strategies related to water quality
This meeting will be held at the
Garrett County Extension Service Office
1916 Maryland Highway, Suite A
Mt. Lake Park, MD 21550
Staff Contact – Christine Conn (christine.conn@maryland.gov)
and Erin McLaughlin (Erin.McLaughlin@maryland.gov)
April 17, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
April 9, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
March 20, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
February 20, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
January 22, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
December 17, 2013 (9 am to 11 am)
Accountability and Public Participation Subcommittee
Accountability and Public Participation Meeting Dates and Materials:
January 24, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
February 21, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
March 28, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
April 25, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
All meetings will be by conference call.
(contact the staff coordinator for conference call information)
Staff Contacts – Catherine Shanks (cshanks@dnr.state.md.us)
and Carrie Decker (carrie.decker@maryland.gov)
February 21, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
January 24, 2014 (9 am to 11:30 am)
December 17, 2013 (9 am to 12 Noon)
Impacts of Growth Subcommittee
Impacts of Growth Subcommittee Meeting Dates and Materials:
January 9, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
February 13, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
March 13, 2013 (1 pm to 4 pm)
April 10, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
This meeting will be held at the
Visitor's Center in the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
15 Visitors Center Drive
McHenry, MD 21541
Staff Contact – Deborah Carpenter (dcarpenter@garrettcounty.org)
March 13, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
February 13, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
January 9, 2014 (1 pm to 4 pm)
- Agenda topics include objectives and strategies pertaining to industrial growth, aesthetics and canopy cover
-
Minutes
December 19, 2013 (1 pm to 3 pm)
Public Meetings
Public meetings will be scheduled on Saturdays to allow for broader input to the planning process.
A public meeting was held on October 5, 2013 at the Garrett College to gather input on the goals of the Plan and issues to be considered by the Steering Committee for inclusion in the Plan. Another public meeting will be scheduled for July 2014 to review the draft Plan.
Comments
If you are not able to attend the meetings, click here to comment online.
