TCMA Chloride Management Plan - Stakeholder and Public Involvement Process
Stakeholder and Public Involvement Process
A robust stakeholder involvement process was undertaken to develop partnerships and gain insight into winter maintenance activities and municipal wastewater plants as a source of chloride. This process began in early 2010, and has continued throughout the project allowing the stakeholders to assist in the development of the TCMA CMP and the TMDL and has generated the support of local partners and created a common understanding of the challenges with balancing water quality and public safety. This effort consisted of over 115 participating stakeholders on seven teams over five years; an IAT, a TAC, a MSG, an IPC, an EOC, and Technical Experts (TechEx). Meeting information and stakeholder team membership lists are available here.
The IAT members included water resources experts from the MPCA, MnDOT, BWSR, MDH, USGS, MCES, and the DNR. This team provided high-level oversight, support, and guidance for the project and became involved in the project during the initial feasibility study in 2009. The Committee met three times from 2010 through 2014.
The TAC members included representatives from the MPCA, MnDOT, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Shoreview, Burnsville, Plymouth, Capitol Region WD, Ramsey-Washington WD, Bassett Creek WMC, Mississippi WMO, Nine Mile Creek WD, Scott County WMO, Minnehaha Creek WD, Rice Creek WD and the APWA. This team was responsible for providing review, guidance, and support for the technical aspects of the project. Committee meetings were held seven times from 2010 through 2014. In addition to the in-person meetings, regular updates, and gathering of input and feedback on draft documents occurred over email.