Statewide TMDL Policy Committee

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon Department of Forestry, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Water Resources Department and Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, has formed a Statewide TMDL Policy Committee to obtain stakeholder input on policy matters related to the development and implementation of TMDLs and on water quality standards issues related to TMDLs.

 TMDLs are plans that calculate the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards. When TMDLs are implemented it is expected that the waterbody would achieve water quality standards due to reduction of pollutant loads from sources derived from human activities. The agencies will use the committee’s input to help shape policies and set priorities for their TMDL work, especially pertaining to implementation-ready TMDLs.

Related Links

Mid-Coast Implementation-Ready TMDL Local Stakeholder Advisory Committee Page

If you would like to receive updates about future committee meetings, please send an email to TMDL Policy Committee and include your name, affiliation, and email address.

For more information, contact Karen Tarnow by email or phone 503-229-5988, toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-4011, ext. 5988.