Numerous documents describing plans or strategies for water quality and watershed improvements have been developed over the years. Some of these efforts originated through the Tributary Action Team process while others came through other initiatives.

All of the documents below can be considered watershed management plans for the Water Quality Improvement Projects grant program offered by the Water Infrastructure Advisory Council.

Pollution Control Strategies

Appoquinimink Pollution Control Strategy
By DNREC based on recommendations from the Appoquinimink Tributary Action Team and Appoquinimink River Association

Broadkill Pollution Control Strategy
By DNREC based on recommendations from the Broadkill Tributary Action Team

Christina Basin Pollution Control Strategy
By DNREC and the Christina Tributary Action Team

Inland Bays Pollution Control Strategy
By DNREC

Mispillion and Cedar Creek River Pollution Control Strategy
By DNREC based on recommendations from the Mispillion and Cedar CreekTributary Action Team

Murderkill Pollution Control Strategy
By DNREC based on recommendations from the Murderkill Tributary Action Team

Nanticoke Pollution Control Strategy recommendations
By the Nanticoke Tributary Action Team

St. Jones Pollution Control Strategy
By DNREC based on recommendations from the St. Jones Tributary Action Team

EPA-Approved Watershed Implementation Plans
(For Section 319 Grants)

These plans have been accepted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as having the nine elements (Sections A through I) for funding under the Nonpoint Source Section 319 Grant Program.

Appoquinimink Watershed Plan

Broadkill Watershed Plan

Chester/Choptank Watershed Plan

Christina Watershed Plan

Inland Bays Pollution Control Strategy and Technical Document

Little Assawoman Bay Watershed Plan

Nanticoke Watershed Plan

Pocomoke/Wicomico Watershed Plan

St. Jones River Watershed Implementation Plan

Upper Chesapeake Watershed Plan

Other Plans

Broadkill River Watershed Implementation Plan
By Duffield Associates, Inc.

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan
By the Chesapeake Interagency Workgroup

Silver Lake Implementation Plan
By the Silver Lake Commission

Murderkill River Watershed Desktop Implementation Plan
By MSD Associates and Center for Watershed Protection

Naamans Creek Watershed Plan
By Duffield Associates, Inc.

Shellpot Creek Watershed Plan
By Duffield Associates, Inc.

Winterthur Environmental Management Study
By the Natural Lands Trust

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