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This video describes the restoration of Long Creek, a small watershed of Casco Bay, in southern Maine, that was impaired because of runoff from impervious surfaces. The watershed is being restored using a collective stormwater permitting approach which was applied to raise revenue for stormwater treatment systems (BMPs). This innovative approach stemmed from results of watershed assessments, and determination by EPA under the residual designation authority of the Clean Water Act. We interview key environmental professionals from various agencies, a facilitator and landowners, to describe the process for getting landowners to work together to develop the Long Creek Watershed Management Plan and participate in this cost effective permitting approach. Landowners describe the efforts to restore the watershed, and the benefits of the project.

For more information about the Long Creek Watershed Management Plan, go to http://restorelongcreek.org/
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