Application of CBP-Approved Urban BMP Protocols to Credit Nutrient Reduction Associated with Installation of Homeowner BMPs

Application of CBP-Approved Urban BMP Protocols to Credit Nutrient Reduction Associated with Installation of Homeowner BMPs

This memo outlines the recommended protocol to get nutrient reduction credit in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model for the installation of verifiable homeowner BMPs. The USWG has approved a memo outlining guidance on crediting of homeowner BMPs (USWG, 2013). This memo includes WTWG-approved guidance to simplify and streamline reporting of homeowner BMP data, as outlined in Section 2.