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Virtual Public Meeting to Review the Proposed Non-Point Source Implementation Strategy for the Hebble Creek-Mad River watershed in Greene and Montgomery Counties

Dayton, OH – The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) partnered with the Cities of Fairborn and Huber Heights, Bath Township, the Miami Conservancy District, B-W Greenway Community Land Trust, and WPAFB to facilitate the development of a Non-Point Source Implementation Strategy (NPS-IS or “9 Element” Plan) for the Hebble Creek-Mad River watershed in Greene and Montgomery Counties.

The NPS-IS identifies water quality impairments, pollution reduction goals, and projects to progress toward those goals. Nutrient pollution reductions from both urban storm water runoff and agricultural runoff are objectives of this planning effort, to improve local water quality and to contribute to Ohio’s overall effort to meet goals of the Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force. The DRAFT of the NPS-IS is available for public review and comment in advance of its submission to Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) for their review and endorsement.

The meeting will take place via Zoom, a video conferencing platform, and will be held as follows:
Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Access the meetings via computer, tablet or mobile device using this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89881467126
Enter Meeting ID: 898 8146 7126
 

Or call in to join the meeting by telephone:

(301) 715-8592 - Meeting ID: 898 8146 7126# US (Washington DC)
(312) 626-6799 - Meeting ID: 898 8146 7126# US (Chicago)

Participation via computer, tablet or mobile device using the link above is encouraged to take advantage of Zoom on-screen meeting features even if relying on the telephone for audio functions.

If you are unable to attend, information will also be available for public review on MVRPC’s website at mvrpc.org/watershed-planning-support and at the MVRPC offices, 10 North Ludlow St., Suite 700, Dayton, OH, 45402, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) and at the Engineering Division at the City of Fairborn, 44 W. Hebble Avenue, Fairborn, Ohio 45324 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). Written comments regarding the plan will be accepted at the above address, web address, or via email at mlindsay@mvrpc.org until May 22, 2023.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. MVRPC is committed to providing access, inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, or language interpretation or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact, Laura Henry, Director of Marketing and Public Outreach, at 937-531-6542, 1-800-750-0750 TTY/TDD, and lhenry@mvrpc.org no later than May 4, 2023.

Established in 1964, the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission promotes collaboration among communities, stakeholders, and residents to advance regional priorities. MVRPC is a forum and resource where the Board of Directors identifies priorities and develops public policy and collaborative strategies to improve quality of life throughout the Miami Valley Region.

MVRPC performs planning and research functions for our Region that ensure livable and equitable communities; clean air and water; robust roadway, transit, and active transportation options; and strategic community plans that chart the course for member communities and partners. MVRPC’s Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) involves Preble, Darke, and Shelby Counties. As the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), MVRPC is responsible for transportation planning in Greene, Miami and Montgomery Counties and parts of northern Warren County. MVRPC's areawide water quality planning designation encompasses five (5) counties: Darke, Preble plus the three MPO counties.

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