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SWMP January 11,2001 Page 2 • Improve stormwater quality in waterbodies by maximizing the amount of areas available for Ircaimeni. • Protect groundwater quantity and quality by allowing for passive treatment and infiltration of stormwater. • Promote groundwater recharge by creating additional ponding aa*as. • Protect and enhance water recreational facilities and fish and wildlife liabitat* • Prescr%'c vegetation around stomiwater detention areas by leaving them in a natural state, thereby reducing maintenance. •nic objectives of the Orotio Surface Water Management Plan conform with the goals of the MCWT) plan, and the Orono Plan conforms to all Regional. State and Federal requirements for local plans. Plan Highlights Highlights of the Plan include: • Establishment of surface water management goals and policies in Chi>Pltf-2 • Discussion of Orono’s physical environment in ChapKT 3 9 Technical background in Chanter 4 including: o Surface water system design considerations; relationships between land use and runoff quality/quantity; modeling of ronoff rates, storage needs o N lethods and systems for capture, conveyance and storage of runoff o S> stems and design considerations for treatment of runoff • A new section on wetland management lus been included (ChaPlCf.S)- discussing water quantity and quality intpacts on wetlands; assessing the characteristics of 85 selected City wetlands in terms of stormwater susceptibility; suggesting strategics for wetland protection; and proposing a restoration and enhancement program for four specified wetlands, including a discussion of estimated costs and ..otential funding sources. • Chapter 6 discusses each of the 18 major drainage districts in detail, identifying areas with issues of concern in regards to water quantity and quality, and recommending specific actions or projects to address the identified problems.