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SWMP <br />January ’ 11,2001 <br />Page 2 <br />Improve stormwater quality in waterbodies by maximizing the amount of areas available for <br />treatment. <br />Protect groundwater quantity and qua.ity by allowing for passive treatment and innitration <br />of stormwater. <br />Promote groundwater recharge by creating additional ponding areas. <br />Protect and enhance water recreational facilities and fish and wildlife habitat. <br />Preserve vegetation around stormwater detention areas by leaving them in a natural state, <br />thereby reducing maintenance. <br />The objectives of the Orono Surface Water Management Plan conform with the goals of the MC <br />plan, and the Orono Plan conforms to all Regional, Stale and Federal requirements for local plans. <br />PU d Highlights <br />Highlights of the Plan include: <br />• Establishment of surface w ater management goab and policies in ChapKf^ <br />• Discussion of Orono’s physical environment in ChantcrJ <br />Technical background in Chanter 4 including: <br />o Surface water system design considerations; relationships between land use and <br />runoff quality/quantity; modeling of runoff rates, storage needs <br />o Methods and systems for capture, conveyance and storage of runoff <br />o Systems and design considerations for treatment of runoff <br />A new section on wetland management has been included tChapter 5). discussing water <br />quantity and quality impacts on wetlands; assessing the characteristics of 85 selected City- <br />wetlands in terms of stormwater susceptibility; suggesting strategies for wetland protection: <br />and proposing a restoration and enhancement program for four specified wvtlands, including <br />a discussion of estimated costs and potential funding sources. <br />Chapter 6 discusses each of the 18 major drainage districts in detail, identifying areas with <br />issues of concern in regards to water quantity and quality, and recommending specific <br />actions or projects to address the identified problems.