What is SWAG?

Stormwater runoff comes from a multitude of sources, and controlling stormwater therefore affects many different groups.  With that in mind, the Stormwater Advisory Group (SWAG) was convened in 2004 to aid the Agency in developing TMDLs and implementation plans for Vermont’s stormwater impaired waters. Members include representatives from local, state, and federal governments, engineering firms, environmental groups, and other interested parties.  SWAG seeks to bring these stakeholders together during the development process to maximize the potential for efficient and successful implementation of remediation efforts.

An Framework for Remediation of Vermont's Stormwater Impaired Waters, revised January 2010 (pdf, 1.1MB)

Prior Meetings - Click on the links to find powerpoints, meeting minutes, agendas, attendance lists, and other documents associated with each meeting

• June 29th, 2004, Water Resources Board Conference Room, Montpelier - SWAG kick-off meeting
• P8 Hydrology Modeling presentation by TetraTech, January 31st, 2005
• August 29th, 2005, Pavilion Auditorium, Montpelier - Overview of research findings relating to TMDL development including Flow and Precipitation Monitoring, Subwatershed Mapping, P8 Hydrology Modeling, and Impervious Surface Mapping.
• April 30th, 2008, Best Western, Waterbury - Implementation plan kick- off meeting
• May 29th, 2008, Hazen’s Notch, State Office Complex, Waterbury - Topics included: implementation issues, matrices and monitoring, cost and financing, municipal involvement, future growth, phasing, and prioritization.
• July 30th, 2008, Hazen’s Notch, State Office Complex, Waterbury - Topics included: subgroup updates (technical, financial, phasing/staging, municipal), and discussion of a TMDL implementation briefing paper.
• August 28th, 2008, Hazen’s Notch, State Office Complex, Waterbury -  Topics included: updates on monitoring results, EPA guidance on implemenation plans, summary of findings, and review of implementation plan options.