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7/25/2018 Page 1 Owasco Lake Watershed Management and Waterfront Revitalization Plan Implementation-Incorporation of the EPA Nine Key Elements Cayuga County, New York T1000659 Public Participation Plan Purpose: The public participation plan identifies a variety of forums and outreach mechanisms to engage interested persons in the modification of the Owasco Lake Watershed Management and Waterfront Revitalization Plan for Cayuga County, New York. This plan is a guide to involving the community in the inter-municipal planning process. It is not a checklist of required actions. Some elements of this plan may prove unnecessary or inappropriate as the planning process unfolds. Other opportunities for public engagement, not identified in this plan, may be identified. Elements: Watershed Advisory Committee Meetings Technical Committee Meetings Identified Agencies/Other Interest Groups Community Outreach, Workshops and Meetings Consultations, Discussions and Reporting Partners: Cayuga County Legislature Town of Owasco City of Auburn Towns of Niles, Moravia, Sempronius, Locke, Summerhill, Genoa, Venice, Scipio, Fleming, Sennett, Skaneateles, Groton, Lansing and Dryden. Villages of Moravia and Groton Onondaga and Tompkins Counties Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development (CCDPED), Soil & Water Conservation District, Environmental Health Division, Buildings and Grounds (includes Parks and Trails), Water Quality Management Agency Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County Cayuga County Farm Bureau Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board Finger Lakes Institute New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) Office of Planning and Development New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC): Region 7 and Finger Lakes Water Hub Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Owasco Lake Watershed Inspection Program Owasco Watershed Lake Association Save Owasco Now EcoLogic, LLC. New York State Water Resources Institute-Cornell University ---PAGE BREAK--- 7/25/2018 Page 2 Key Contacts: Mail: Michele Wunderlich Liz Moran, Ph.D. Associate Planner President Cayuga County Dept of EcoLogic, LLC. Planning & Economic Dev. 9 Albany Street 5th Floor, 160 Genesee St. Suite 3J Auburn, NY 13021 Cazenovia, NY 13035 Phone: (315) 253-1107 (315) 655-8305 Fax: (315) 253-1499 (315) 655-4086 E-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Watershed Advisory Committee Members: NAME AFFILIATION PHONE EMAIL Stephanie Wojtowicz NYS Dept. of State [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Patrick Mahunik Chair, Cayuga County Legislature [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Aileen McNabb- Coleman Cayuga County Legislator [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Ed Wagner Town of Owasco Supervisor [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Debra McCormick City of Auburn City Councilor [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Seth Jensen City of Auburn, Director Municipal Utilities [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Don Oltz Town of Fleming Supervisor [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Mary Alice Stetz Town of Locke Councilperson [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Joan Jayne Town of Niles Supervisor [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Leslie Baxter Town of Scipio Councilperson [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Karen Stainbrook NYSDEC, Albany, Div. of Water [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Rebecca Gorney NYSDEC, Albany, Div. of Water [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] William Lints NYSDEC, Region 7, Div. of Water [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Scott Cook NYSDEC, Finger Lakes Water Hub [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Anthony Prestigiacomo NYSDEC, Finger Lakes Water Hub [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Stephen Cayuga Co. Dept. of Planning &Economic Dev. [PHONE REDACTED] Michele Wunderlich Cayuga Co. Dept. of Planning &Economic Dev. [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Bruce Natale Cayuga Co. Dept. of Planning &Economic Dev. [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Eileen O’Connor Cayuga Co. Environmental Health Division [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Doug Kierst Cayuga Co. Soil and Water Conservation District [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Andrew Snell Owasco Lake Watershed Specialist [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- 7/25/2018 Page 3 NAME AFFILIATION PHONE EMAIL Judy Wright CCE of Cayuga County [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Jim Young Cayuga Co. Farm Bureau [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Jonathan Negley Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Kathy Bertuch Central New York Regional Planning and Dev. Board [PHONE REDACTED] John Halfman Finger Lakes Institute [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Jim Beckwith Owasco Watershed Lake Association [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Robert Cotter Save Owasco Now [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Terry Cuddy Save Owasco Now [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] I. WATERSHED ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Purpose: The Watershed Advisory Committee will advise the participating communities on the elements and content of the plan and related documents. The Watershed Advisory Committee is the primary group guiding the preparation of the plan. Membership: Identified by the participating communities and the NYSDOS. Public Participation: All meetings are open to the public. Notification: E-mail/Phone call from the Michele Wunderlich in her role as coordinator. Schedule: Updates will be provided during the Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council meetings and work may also be done as needed. Additional meetings may be scheduled to monitor progress and review interim and final documents. II. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS Purpose: The Technical Committee will advise the County and the Consultants on the necessary technical elements of the modeling and plan development. This Committee will ensure that the final plan is consistent with the nine key elements established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in order to receive NYSDEC approval. Membership: County representatives, Consultants, and NYSDEC/NYSDOS personnel. Notification: Notification will be provided by email prior to any Technical Committee meetings. Each member will receive notice at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting. An email list will be created so the Technical Committee can discuss technical aspects as they arise. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7/25/2018 Page 4 Schedule: Once established, the Technical Committee will meet as least once in person. Work can be conducted by email and phone with in person meetings as needed. III. IDENTIFIED AGENCIES/OTHER INTEREST GROUPS Purpose: Ensure broad understanding of the purpose of the plan and solicit diverse input from affected stakeholders. Membership: Identified by the participating municipalities, Watershed Advisory Committee, NYSDOS and appropriate others. Public Participation: Members of this list are invited to attend all public meetings. Notification: E-Mail List Serve managed by CCDPED. Content provided by consultant team Preliminary Contact List May Include: 1. Local Town and Village Municipal Boards and Supervisors/Mayors 2. City of Auburn Mayor and City Council 3. Local Planning Boards 4. Cayuga, Onondaga and Tompkins Counties Planning, Economic Development, and Recreation Agencies 5. Watershed and Lake Groups 6. Chambers of Commerce and related business associations 7. Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board 8. Tourism Organizations 9. Environmental Organizations: public and nonprofit 10. Local farming and agriculture organizations 11. Youth camps 12. Regional offices of NYS agencies (DEC, DOT, etc.) IV. COMMUNITY OUTREACH, WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS Purpose: Three public participation/outreach meetings will be facilitated by the consultant. If the communities desire to conduct additional workshops the consultant will provide information as needed to facilitate this process. Obtain input from the participating communities as appropriate, regarding the elements and content of the plan and related documents as necessary and appropriate. This input may be gained through public participation/outreach meetings and periodic update reports. This input will be shared with the Watershed Advisory Committee members. Participants: All members of the public, including interest groups identified above and individuals, neighborhood associations, other community groups as appropriate. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7/25/2018 Page 5 Notification: Methods include: Announcements on local community Web sites Press releases to local print media including The Citizen, The Moravia Republican Register and The Lakeshore News (Wayuga) E-mail Announced at and coordinated with “March to Lake Day” and “Lake Day”. Content developed by consultants; distribution of notices handled by CCDPED. Schedule: Three public participation/outreach meetings facilitated by the consultant anticipated for this project. Other workshops and meetings may occur throughout the planning process as necessary to ensure broad community involvement and awareness. V. CONSULTATIONS, DISCUSSIONS AND REPORTING Purpose: Regular ongoing formal and informal communication between the project sponsor, funders and consultant for monitoring and smooth flow of all planning tasks related to the plan and related documents. Participants: CCDPED Project Manager, NYSDOS, EcoLogic, LLC Notification: E-mail and phone calls among participants Schedule: As needed; will reflect project milestones and deliverables