There have been three phases of Delaware’s Chesapeake Bay WIP. Delaware developed its Phase I WIP in 2010 and its Phase II WIP in 2012. Both the Phase I and Phase II WIPs describe actions and controls to be implemented by 2017 and 2025 to achieve applicable water quality standards. The Phase III WIP provides information on actions Delaware intends to implement between 2019 and 2025 to meet the Bay restoration goals.

On April 12, 2019, Delaware submitted a draft version of the Phase III WIP to EPA and posted it on DNREC’s website. Delaware solicited public comments from April 12 through June 7, with comments submitted via electronic form, email, and the United States Postal Service. Delaware has consolidated every comment received in Appendix J, along with a response.

The updated version of the Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan was submitted to the EPA and posted onto DNREC’s website for final review on Aug. 23, 2019.

Phase III Planning Expectations and Planning

Phase III WIP Fact Sheet

Guide to Best Management Practices (BMP’s)

Timeline for WIP Development

U.S.EPA Final Expectations for the Phase III WIP

Phase III WIP History

U.S.EPA Final Expectations for the Phase III WIP Summary

Local Government Engagement Fact Sheet

Healthy Watersheds Fact Sheet

Modeling the Chesapeake Bay

Phase 6 Modeling Tools

Delaware’s Agricultural Progress

Phase III Deadlines and Deliverables

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