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Urban Stormwater BMP Expert Panel Reports
Below are the most recent Chesapeake Bay Expert Panel Reports that have completed the Chesapeake Bay BMP Protocol Process. These reports detail the process and conditions necessary to obtain a nutrient or sediment credit thru the Chesapeake Bay modeling system. As new urban BMP Expert Panel Reports are developed, or updated, they will be added to this section.
Algal Flow-way Technologies
Conservation Landscaping
Disconnecting Runoff from
Impervious Areas onto Amended Soils or Treatment in
the Stormwater Conveyance System
Erosion and Sediment Control
Floating Treatment Wetlands in Existing Wet Ponds
Elimination of Discovered Nutrient Discharges from Grey Infrastructure
- Expert Panel Report
- Fact Sheet - U6.Elimination of Discovered Nutrient Discharges from Grey Infrastructure
- Fact Sheet - U9.Advanced MS4 Nutrient Discovery Program Credit
Residential Stewardship - Reduction Associated with Installation of Homeowner BMPs
- Urban Stormwater Workgroup Memo
- Fact Sheet - U3.-Residential-Stewardship-Practices
- CSN Homeowners Guide
- CSN Nutrient Cruncher_11/07/2013
Septic Systems - Enhanced
Shoreline Management
Smart BMPs (CMAC)
State Stormwater Performance Standards
- Full Expert Panel Report (Revised January 2015 version)
- Revised Performance Standards and Retrofits FAQ Document
- Fact Sheet U2 New and Redevelopment Practices
Stormwater Retrofits
- Expert Panel Report - 01/2015 (Long Version)
- Expert Panel Report - 01/2015 (Short Version)
- Retrofit Fact Sheet
- Revised Performance Standards and FAQ Document_052515
Stream Restoration
- Expert Panel Report (Latest Version September 2014)
- Fact Sheet - U4 Urban Stream Restoration
- Stream Restoration FAQ
- Recommended Methods to Verify Stream Restoration Practices (Latest Version June 2019)
- Crediting Outfall and Gully Stabilization Projects (October 15, 2019)
Urban Filter Strips and Stream Buffer Upgrade Practices
- Expert Panel Report - 06/09/2014
Urban Nutrient Management
Urban Street Sweeping and Storm Drain Cleaning Practices
- Expert Panel Report - Street Sweeping (Latest Version 9/16/2016)
- Fact Sheet - U8.Street Sweeping
- Fact Sheet - U10.Storm Drain Cleaning
- Baltimore Co Storm Drain Cleanout SOP