AbstractNonpoint Source Discharge Outfall Field MappingTrack: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Author East Baton Rouge Parish is responsible for managing it's watersheds through stakeholder involvement and sound science to resolve identified water quality problems. Using a series of cooperative steps to characterize the watershed conditions, identify and prioritize problem areas through field data collection, and establishing stakeholder participation the Parish is preparing to address the challenges associated with the long term well being of water quality in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Surveying & Defining the Geophysical Elements: through GIS mapping and on-the-ground field surveys and assessments to define and refine watershed boundaries. By Defining the Toxicology Elements: through ambient sampling and data collection, quantify and evaluate baseline water quality in the Parish to develop a Parish Watershed Plan in anticipation of mandated TMDLs. By Classifying the Human Perspective Elements: Stakeholder meetings build the relationships for implementing projects such as Best Management Practices (BMPs) within the Parish. Wendi French City Parish of East Baton Rouge 222 St Louis Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 United States Phone: 225-205-6619 E-mail: wfrench@brgov.com Dale Campau City Parish of East Baton Rouge Environmental Division, Department of Public Works Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808 United States Phone: 389-5456 Fax: 389-5460 E-mail: dcampau@brgov.com |