J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. MS-4 Permit: VAR July June Annual Report

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1 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College MS-4 Permit: VAR July June Annual Report Prepared for J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus Facilities Management & Planning 1651 E. Parham Road Richmond, VA October 1, 2015 Prepared by: Timmons Group 1001 Boulders Parkway, Suite 300 Richmond, VA (804)

2 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Campus MS4 Annual Report July 1, June 30, 2015 Section Table of Contents Page 1.0 Background Information Status of Permit Condition Compliance Assessment of BMP Appropriateness/Self Audit Measurable Goals Progress Results of Collected Data Future Stormwater Activities Changes in BMPs and Minimum Control Measures Changes in BMPs/Program Elements Changes in Measurable Goals Government Reliance for Permit Obligations Section II C Program Status TMDL Special Conditions Contained in Section I... 8 Appendices & Documentation SC: Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan (provided under separate cover) MCM1: Dumpster Fact Sheet Notification Stormwater Fact Sheet Notification Pet Waste Mailer MCM2: Community Creek Cleanup Documentation Storm Drain Stenciling Program Documentation Environmental Sustainability Committee Participation Documentation Stormwater Awareness PDO Documentation MCM3: Completed Stormwater Outfall Inspections MCM4: Completed ESC Inspections MCM5: Completed BMP Inspection Forms MCM6: Standard Operating Procedures (as incorporated into Program Plan) Nutrient Management Plans and Approval Records (as incorporated into Program Plan) Staff Training Records i October 1, 2015

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4 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Campus MS4 Annual Report July 1, June 30, 2015 For questions about the annual report submittal or J. Sargeant Reynolds MS4 Program Plan, please contact: Michael S. Verdú Director of Facilities Management & Planning Reynolds Community College 1651 E. Parham Road PO Box Richmond, VA Tel: (804) mverdu@reynolds.edu 2.0 Status of Permit Condition Compliance The status of compliance with permit conditions, an assessment of the appropriateness of the identified best management practices and progress towards achieving the identified measurable goals for each of the minimum control measures 2.1. Assessment of BMP Appropriateness/Self Audit The Program Plan elements and BMPs are considered to be appropriate based on the General Permit requirements Measurable Goals Progress MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach Annual Reporting Requirement 1: Provide a list of the education and outreach activities conducted during the reporting period for each high-priority water quality issue, the estimated number of people reached, and an estimated percentage of the target audience or audiences that will be reached. Reynolds conducted the following education and outreach activities for each of the three high-priority water quality issues described in the Program Plan: High-Priority Water Quality Issue Dumpster and Litter Management on campus Faculty and Staff Stormwater Education and Outreach Pet Waste Containment Education/ Outreach Activity Education and awareness MS4 Awareness Presentation Education and awareness Materials Used Dumpster best practices fact sheet Stormwater fact sheet Pet waste receptacles and signage, fact sheet Distribution Methods Fact sheet reviewed with Facilities Management & Planning staff during annual training sessions and ed to Bookstore & Café Managers. Fact sheet ed to all faculty and staff. Pet waste receptacles are located and maintained near adjacent neighbors. Fact sheet mailed to residential complexes adjacent to campus. Estimated # of People Reached Cafeteria and Book Store Staff (65 employees) All Faculty/Staff (1,500 employees) Residents (637) Estimated % of Target Audience that will be Reached 100% 100% 100% Copies of the distributed materials can be found in Appendix MCM1. 2 October 1, 2015

5 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Campus MS4 Annual Report July 1, June 30, 2015 Annual Reporting Requirement 2: A list of the education and outreach activities that will be conducted during the next reporting period for each high-priority water quality issue, the estimated number of people that will be reached, and an estimated percentage of the target audience or audiences that will be reached. The same high-priority water quality issues remain, and as such, the same outreach materials and methods as provided in the Program Plan will be implemented. MCM 2: Public Involvement and Participation Annual Reporting Requirement 1: Provide a web link to the MS4 Program Plan and Annual Report. The MS4 Program Plan and Annual Report are available for public review at the following website: Annual Reporting Requirement 2: Documentation of compliance with the public participation requirements. JSRCC identified and participated in the following four local events/activities provided in the Program Plan to address public involvement with stormwater and environmental activities: 1. The annual Community Creek Clean-up event was hosted by JSRCC and held on June 5 th, Refer to Appendix MCM 2 for information documenting this event. 2. The College continued to participate in its storm drain marking program and performed a review of all stormwater structures to assess the condition of the markers, determine if additional markers were needed, etc. The assessment identified that markers were needed on some of the newer storm sewer structures on campus. Approximately 20 markers were installed between 9/15/14 and 9/26/15. Unused markers were stored to be installed as needed if identified during future inspections. Refer to Appendix MCM 2 for documentation information. 3. Facilities Management & Planning staff participated on the College s Environmental Sustainability Committee in an effort to provide information about stormwater and the MS4 program as part of that Committee s work. Refer to Appendix MCM 2 for information documenting this participation. 4. Facilities Management & Planning staff presented on Stormwater Awareness at two College Professional Development Opportunity sessions. Refer to Appendix MCM 2 for information documenting this participation. 3 October 1, 2015

6 MCM3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Campus MS4 Annual Report July 1, June 30, 2015 Annual Reporting Requirement 1: A list of any written notifications of physical interconnection given by the operator to other MS4s. There are no known physical interconnections between the JSRCC MS4 system and adjacent MS4 systems, and as such no notifications were provided during the reporting period. Annual Reporting Requirement 2: The total number of outfalls screened during the reporting period, the screening results, and detail of any follow-up actions necessitated by the screening results. Eight outfalls were screened during the reporting period resulting in no required illicit discharge follow-up actions. Refer to Appendix MCM3 for outfall screening results. Annual Reporting Requirement 3: A summary of each investigation conducted by the operator of any suspected illicit discharge. The summary must include: (i) the date that the suspected discharge was observed, reported, or both; (ii) how the investigation was resolved, including any follow-up, and (iii) resolution of the investigation and the date the investigation was closed. No illicit discharges were reported during the reporting period. Annual Reporting Requirement 4: Outfall mapping & Database Table. The required outfall mapping and database table are provided in the Program Plan. There were no mapping or database updates during the reporting period. MCM 4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control A new VCCS Annual Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater is under review at DEQ. These new standards are comprehensive in addressing the Regulations and Programs and will be adopted by JSRCC as soon as they are approved. Annual Reporting Requirement 1: Total number of regulated land-disturbing activities. One regulated land disturbing activity occurred during the reporting period. Annual Reporting Requirement 2: Total number of acres disturbed. The single regulated land disturbing activity disturbed approximately 0.8 acres. Annual Reporting Requirement 3: Total number of inspections conducted. Approximately four inspections were performed during the reporting period. Copies of the inspection reports can be found in Appendix MCM4. 4 October 1, 2015

7 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Campus MS4 Annual Report July 1, June 30, 2015 Annual Reporting Requirement 4: A summary of the enforcement actions taken, including the total number and type of enforcement actions taken during the reporting period. Written recommendations on the minor repair of erosion and sediment control measures were provided on the inspection reports. Copies of the inspection reports can be found in Appendix MCM4. MCM5: Post Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Development on Prior Developed Lands A new VCCS Annual Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater is under review at DEQ. These new standards are comprehensive in addressing the Regulations and Programs and will be adopted by JSRCC as soon as they are approved. Annual Reporting Requirement 1: The operator shall maintain an updated electronic database of all known operator-owned and privately-owned stormwater management facilities that discharge into the MS4. The required stormwater management facility database is provided in the Program Plan. Annual Reporting Requirement 2: The operator shall submit an electronic database or spreadsheet of all stormwater management facilities brought online during each reporting year with the appropriate annual report. No stormwater management facilities were brought online during the reporting period. The most up to date stormwater management facility database is provided in the Program Plan. Annual Reporting Requirement 3: JSRCC provides post-construction inspections and maintenance of operator-owned post-construction stormwater management facilities in accordance with the Owner-Operated BMP Inspection & Maintenance Procedures provided in the Program Plan. Annual facility inspection reports are provided in Appendix MCM 5 for documentation purposes. 5 October 1, 2015

8 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Campus MS4 Annual Report July 1, June 30, 2015 MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Annual Reporting Requirement 1: A summary report on the development and implementation of the daily operational procedures. Daily operational procedures were developed this year as required by the General Permit and have been incorporated into the Program Plan. A copy of the daily operational procedures are included in Appendix MCM6. Annual Reporting Requirement 2: A summary report on the development and implementation of the required SWPPPs. Locations and facilities requiring SWPPPs have been identified in the Program Plan as required by the timeframes in the General Permit. SWPPPs will be prepared and implemented by the end of permit year 4 as required by the General Permit. Annual Reporting Requirement 3: A summary report on the development and implementation of the turf and landscape nutrient management plans (NMP) that includes: 1. The total acreage of lands where turf and landscape nutrient management plans are required; JSRCC is required by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to prepare and implement a Nutrient Management Plan for lands on which fertilizer, manure, etc. are applied, regardless of acreage. The current version of this plan is approved through 6/23/2018. One area of land within the campus property exceeds the one contiguous acre threshold that triggers the MS4 Program NMP requirement. This area is the athletic complex that is managed and maintained by Henrico County. The existing MOU between JSRCC and Henrico County has been provided in Appendix MCM 6 for documentation. 2. The acreage of lands upon which turf and landscape nutrient management plans have been implemented; NMPs have been implemented on 5.61 acres of the Parham Road campus; Location Address Size Athletic Fields 1701 East Parham Rd, 2.23 AC Richmond VA Parham Campus 1701 East Parham Rd, Richmond VA AC A copy of the approval letters and approved plans are provided in Appendix MCM 6 as they have been incorporated into the Program Plan. 6 October 1, 2015

9 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Campus MS4 Annual Report July 1, June 30, 2015 Annual Reporting Requirement 4: A summary report on the required training, including a list of training events, the training date, the number of employees attending training and the objective of the training. Training was provided on the Standard Operating Procedures on June 12, A copy of the training materials and attendance records are included in Appendix MCM Results of Collected Data Results of information collected and analyzed, including monitoring data, if any, during the reporting period. J. Sargeant Reynolds was not required to collect and analyze any formal monitoring data during this reporting period. 4.0 Future Stormwater Activities A summary of the stormwater activities the operator plans to undertake during the next reporting cycle. Implement Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan Implement Standard Operating Procedures Implement Training Program as developed in the Program Plan Implement Public Education and Outreach Program as proposed in the Program Plan Implement Public Involvement and Participation Program as identified in the Program Plan Implement IDDE Program as identified in the Program Plan Implement Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control Program as identified in the Program Plan Implement the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Program as identified in the Program Plan Implement the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Program as identified in the Program Plan 5.0 Changes in BMPs and Minimum Control Measures A change in any identified best management practices or measurable goals for any of the minimum control measures including steps taken to address deficiencies Changes in BMPs/Program Elements The Pet Waste Mailer format was updated from the post card prepared in the previous program plan, although the content did not change significantly. A copy of the new post card is included in Appendix MCM1. A Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan and Standard Operating Procedures were developed. The TMDL Action Plan has been provided with this submission under separate cover and has been incorporated into the Program Manual. The Standard 7 October 1, 2015

10 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Campus MS4 Annual Report July 1, June 30, 2015 Operating Procedures are included in Appendix MCM6 as they have been incorporated into the Program Manual. An updated Program Manual has not been provided with this submission as no other changes in the Program were made other than the inclusion of NMPs and approval letters Changes in Measurable Goals No changes were made to measureable goals. 6.0 Government Reliance for Permit Obligations Notice that the operator is relying on another government entity to satisfy some of the permit obligations (if applicable). JSRCC relies on the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) as its Erosion and Sediment Control Authority as part of Minimum Control Measure 4 (Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control) as documented in the Program Plan JSRCC relies on the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality as its Virginia Stormwater Management Program Authority as part of Minimum Control Measure 5 (Post-Construction Stormwater Management) until such time as that authority is granted to the VCCS as documented in the Program Plan. JSRCC relies on Henrico County for the operation and maintenance of an athletic complex on JSRCC property as described in the Program Plan as part of Minimum Control Measure 6 (Pollution Prevention Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations) as documented in the Program Plan and in Appendix MCM Section II C Program Status The approval status of any programs pursuant to Section II C (if appropriate), or the progress towards achieving full approval of these programs Not applicable at this time. 8.0 TMDL Special Conditions Contained in Section I Information required for any applicable TMDL special condition contained in Section I JSRCC has not been assigned any WLAs in any TMDLs as of the preparation of this report. A Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan has been prepared to meet the special condition requirements for the Chesapeake Bay TMDL. A Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan has been prepared and submitted under separate cover. 8 October 1, 2015

11 Appendix MCM 1

12 Matthew Webb From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Matthew Webb Thursday, September 24, :42 PM Matthew Webb FW: Reynolds - Storm Water Management Awareness - Dumpster Fact Sheet Dumpster Fact Sheet - Trash Best Management Practices.pdf From: Matthew E. Thompson Sr [mailto:mthompson@reynolds.edu] Sent: Thursday, June 04, :08 PM To: Larry D. Long Cc: Amelia Wehunt; Randy V. Kiah Subject: Reynolds Storm Water Management Awareness Dumpster Fact Sheet Larry, Thank you for taking the time with me today to go over the Storm Water Management Awareness Program and reviewing the Dumpster Fact Sheet. I have attached an electronic copy of the Dumpster Fact Sheet that you can post on your employee information board. Please share this information with your staff in the Book Store. Thank you again for your time and support. Matthew Matthew E. Thompson, Sr. Buildings and Grounds Manager/Facilities Management and Planning 1651 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA Office #: /Fax #:

13 Matthew Webb From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Matthew Webb Thursday, September 24, :42 PM Matthew Webb FW: Reynolds - Storm Water Management Awareness - Dumpster Fact Sheet Dumpster Fact Sheet - Trash Best Management Practices.pdf From: Matthew E. Thompson Sr [mailto:mthompson@reynolds.edu] Sent: Thursday, June 04, :10 PM To: cafe@blindtreasures.com Cc: Amelia Wehunt; Randy V. Kiah Subject: Reynolds Storm Water Management Awareness Dumpster Fact Sheet Hi Brenda, Thank you for taking the time with me today to go over the Storm Water Management Awareness Program and reviewing the Dumpster Fact Sheet. I have attached an electronic copy of the Dumpster Fact Sheet that you can post on your employee information board. Please share this information with your staff in the Cafeteria. Thank you again for your time and support. Matthew Matthew E. Thompson, Sr. Buildings and Grounds Manager/Facilities Management and Planning 1651 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA Office #: /Fax #:

14 TRASH BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Don t Let Trash End Up in Our Rivers and Streams Keep dumpsters, trash cans and recycling bins covered, except when filling or emptying. Schedule pickup frequency to keep trash from holding the cover open. Open lids allow contact with stormwater, which dissolves and transports contaminants into the stormwater system. Open lids also invite pests to spread trash around. Do not put liquids or greases in the trash containers. They should go down the sanitary sewer or be discarded in a grease barrel. Liquids may be accepted by the local sanitary sewer district, check prior to discharging any liquid into the sewer line. Check that the dumpsters or trash cans are in good condition, with no holes or accumulation of grime. Trash containers should be leak-free. When necessary, call the sanitation company to replace or clean the containers. Regularly inspect the trash enclosure and general area for problems such as trash not in the container and accumulation of grease or food on the ground. Clean the trash enclosure as needed to remove any accumulations of grime and/or general trash. All of our actions within our watersheds have a direct impact on the rivers and streams we share. The Best Management Practices shown at left help prevent pollution from going down the drains and into our rivers and streams. Clean trash cans in a designated area with a connection to the sanitary sewer such as mop sink or floor drain. Do not use a drain without knowing whether it flows to the sanitation sewer, storm drain or selfcontained internal sump. Confirm before using drains to ensure proper disposal. Never discharge wash-water to storm drains or offsite. Designate an area for trash collection away from storm drains. This allows problems at the trash container to be corrected before reaching the storm drain or flow offsite. To report illegal dumping on a Reynolds campus, call (804) Reynolds Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing education and employment opportunities, program, services, and activities. For the full nondiscrimination policy and contact information, visit Reynolds.edu/nondiscrimination.

15 Matthew Webb From: Sent: To: Subject: Matthew Webb Thursday, September 24, :42 PM Matthew Webb FW: Reynolds MS4 Stormwater Fact Sheet - "Just Keeping You Informed" From: Matthew E. Thompson Sr [mailto:mthompson@reynolds.edu] Sent: Thursday, August 13, :58 PM To: DLIST REYNOLDS ALLSTAFF Cc: Amelia Wehunt Subject: Reynolds MS4 Stormwater Fact Sheet "Just Keeping You Informed" ****This Is a Reynolds Facilities MS4 Stormwater News Flash**** 1

16 ****This Concludes the Reynolds Facilities News Flash**** Thank you, Matthew E. Thompson, Sr. Buildings and Grounds Manager/Facilities Management and Planning 1651 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA Office #: /Fax #:

17 MINIMIZING STORMWATER POLLUTION Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow that does not soak into the ground but runs off into waterways. It flows from rooftops, bare soil and paved areas and lawns. It picks up a variety of contaminants (pet waste, fertilizers, oil, grease) along the way. These enter our lakes, streams, wetland and rivers and can harm fish, wildlife, vegetation. It can also foul your drinking water. Practices to reduce stormwater pollution include containing and covering garbage, waste materials, and debris. Even the simple practice of keeping a trash can lid closed can be a very effective pollution prevention measure. Other easy ways to prevent stormwater pollution include: washing your car over lawn or gravel; using lawn chemicals sparingly, and cleaning up pet waste. To report illegal dumping on a Reynolds campus, call (804) J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing education and employment opportunities, program, services, and activities. For the full nondiscrimination policy and contact information, visit Reynolds.edu/nondiscrimination.

18 Matthew Webb From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Matthew Webb Thursday, September 24, :42 PM Matthew Webb FW: Pet Waste Mailer Campaign Postcard_HeresTheScoop.pdf From: Matthew E. Thompson Sr Sent: Tuesday, June 30, :48 AM To: Amelia Wehunt Subject: FW: Pet Waste Mailer Campaign FYI From: Valerie Paige Clark Sent: Friday, June 26, :09 AM To: Matthew E. Thompson Sr Subject: Pet Waste Mailer Campaign Hi Matthew, Attached please find a copy of the postcard) that was used for the Here s the Scoop initiative with the surrounding community. The postcards were mailed out to 637 specific residents on April 15, 2015 (list provided to us by Amy Bradshaw). Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks, Valerie Paige-Clark, VCA Marketing Assistant Office of Marketing Reynolds Community College PO Box Richmond VA

19 Help Us Keep Reynolds Green. Postcard_HeresTheScoop.indd 1 4/2/15 1:25 PM

20 Pet waste that is improperly disposed of can be picked up by storm water runoff and washed into storm drains or nearby water bodies, causing storm water pollution. Pet waste can also threaten the health of humans, fish and aquatic life. Reynolds Community College is environmentally conscious and requires owners to pick up after their pets E. Parham Road Richmond, VA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID RICHMOND, VA PERMIT NO Now you know the scoop. Let s all pick up the poop! To report illegal dumping on a Reynolds campus, call (804) Reynolds Community College is committed to making a positive impact on the environment by implementing responsible practices for the conservation of energy and natural resources and the reduction of waste on our campuses. Postcard_HeresTheScoop.indd 2 4/2/15 1:25 PM

21 Appendix MCM 2

22 Matthew Webb From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Matthew E. Thompson Sr Friday, August 14, :16 AM Amelia Wehunt Matthew Webb; Amelia M. Bradshaw; Randy V. Kiah; Michael S. Verdu RE: Reynolds MS4 Follow-up Items from 8/11/12 Meeting Follow up Flagged Good morning Amelia, Just an FYI, the MS4 Web site has been updated. Matthew From: Amelia Wehunt Sent: Wednesday, August 12, :18 PM To: Matthew E. Thompson Sr Cc: Matthew Webb; Amelia M. Bradshaw; Randy V. Kiah; Michael S. Verdu Subject: Reynolds MS4 Follow up Items from 8/11/12 Meeting Hi Matthew, 1

23 Thanks for taking the time to meet with us yesterday afternoon. I have a few items that I wanted to follow up on based on our discussion: 1) Attached is a copy of the updated Stormwater Fact Sheet. This fact sheet needs to be uploaded to the MS4 Documents website to replace the Storm Water Awareness Program Fact Sheet. 2) The updated Stormwater Fact Sheet also needs to be ed to all faculty and staff as soon as possible, if it hasn t already been ed. It s possible that it was sent and that I don t have a record of it, as it was mentioned in the Environmental Sustainability Committee Meeting that an was sent. 3) Attached is a draft of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan. This needs to be posted on the MS4 Documents website for review and comments for 30 days. Once it is posted, please send an to faculty and staff that the plan is on the website and available for review and comment, and who they can contact with comments, etc. 4) Please forward the sign in sheet/final headcount for the SOP training you gave on 6/12/15. 5) Please forward the construction inspection correspondence between Reynolds and VCCS, and also any additional ESC reports that may have been provided (we have the 4/22/15 report). Once all of the above has been completed I will send the draft Annual Report for the group s review. After the report has been reviewed and finalized, it will need to be posted on the website and I will submit the report to DEQ by its due date (10/1). Thanks again, Amelia Amelia Wehunt, PE Project Manager TIMMONS GROUP Boulders Parkway, Suite 300 Richmond, VA Office: Fax: Mobile: amelia.wehunt@timmons.com LinkedIn: Your Vision Achieved Through Ours To send me files greater than 20MB click here. 2

24 Matthew Webb From: Sent: To: Subject: Matthew Webb Thursday, September 24, :51 PM Matthew Webb FW: Hear Ye, Hear Ye, The Storm Water Creek Clean-up Crew Needs You! From: Matthew E. Thompson Sr Sent: Tuesday, May 19, :00 PM To: DLIST REYNOLDS ALLSTAFF Cc: Amelia Wehunt Subject: Hear Ye, Hear Ye, The Storm Water Creek Clean up Crew Needs You! This Thursday from 10AM to 12 PM we will be cleaning the grounds area around our Parham Road Campus / Brookside Creek as a part of our responsibility to protect the storm water tributaries that surrounds our Campus. We at Reynolds Community College are partners with other Local, Municipal and State Agencies that are working to ensure our streams and rivers are clean by reducing the pollutants and other contaminates from reaching our waterways. We are looking for more volunteers to work along with us this Thursday to fulfill that goal. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please let me know by responding to this . Lunch will be provided for all volunteers but we have a cut-off on how many volunteers we can use so please contact me right away so you can be a part of this caring team! Thank you in advance. Matthew Matthew E. Thompson, Sr. Buildings and Grounds Manager/Facilities Management and Planning 1651 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA Office #: /Fax #:

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26 Matthew Webb From: Sent: To: Subject: Matthew Webb Thursday, September 24, :51 PM Matthew Webb FW: Reynolds - Annual North Run Creek Clean-up From: Matthew E. Thompson Sr [mailto:mthompson@reynolds.edu] Sent: Thursday, June 11, :09 PM To: Amelia Wehunt Subject: Reynolds Annual North Run Creek Clean up Thursday, June 11, 2015 Annual North Run Creek Clean-up Recently a team of about a dozen Reynolds volunteers gathered on the Parham Road Campus to spend their morning collecting trash and other pollutants from the North Run Creek and surrounding Nature Trail. The creek is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. 1

27 Each spring the college holds an event to clear debris from the North Run Creek, partnering with other local, municipal and state agencies in working to ensure our streams and rivers are clean by reducing the pollutants that reach our waterways. Buildings and Grounds Manager Matthew Thompson put out a call for volunteers a few days before the scheduled cleaning day and a willing team quickly gathered. Despite the forecast for rain, the weather cooperated as the group collected nonbiodegradable items including plastic bottles, plastic bags and other pollutants. The larger items collected included two tires. Thompson noted, Reynolds has a beautiful Nature Trail which I invite everyone to one day take a tour and enjoy. The volunteers had a great time working together and I appreciate the willingness of each participate and their enthusiastic mindset to make a difference in the appearance and well being of our Campus ground waterways. As members of the Reynolds community we all have the responsibility to protect our environment and waterways. Besides, a clean stream is a much more enjoyable sight! 2

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30 Matthew Webb From: Sent: To: Subject: Matthew Webb Thursday, September 24, :51 PM Matthew Webb FW: MS4 - Stenciling Storm Water Inlets (Reynolds) From: Matthew E. Thompson Sr [mailto:mthompson@reynolds.edu] Sent: Friday, June 05, :29 AM To: Amelia Wehunt Subject: FW: MS4 Stenciling Storm Water Inlets (Reynolds) FYI From: Douglas A. Jones Sent: Friday, June 05, :55 AM To: Matthew E. Thompson Sr Subject: RE: MS4 Stenciling Storm Water Inlets The installation took place between September 15 th and the 26 th From: Matthew E. Thompson Sr Sent: Thursday, June 04, :17 PM To: Douglas A. Jones Subject: MS4 Stenciling Storm Water Inlets Importance: High Doug, Please advise if we completed the installation of all the No Dumping medallions on our storm water inlets and when this work was completed? Thanks, Matthew Matthew E. Thompson, Sr. Buildings and Grounds Manager/Facilities Management and Planning 1651 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA Office #: /Fax #:

31 Environmental Sustainability Reynolds Community College Page 1 of 2 8/11/2015 Apply Now! MyReynolds Faculty & Staff Workforce Services ReynoldsALERT Contact Us Text Only Search Questions? Call our info center at: Who We Are Get Started Register for Classes Pay for College Student Services Campus Life Support Reynolds Environmental Sustainability Reynolds Green Library MS4 Documents Reynolds Green Team Green News and Information Recycling at Reynolds Environmental Sustainability (804) Environmental Sustainability Reynolds Has Gone Green! J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is committed to making a positive impact on the environment by implementing responsible practices for the conservation of energy and natural resources and the reduction of waste on our campuses. We commit ourselves to minimize our overall environmental impact through a comprehensive recycling program on campus as well as through individual reductions in our carbon footprints. Through our Reynolds Naturally initiative, we seek to educate faculty, staff, students, visitors and the larger community on environmental responsibility, and to foster an understanding of the importance of making environmentally responsible decisions. Environmental Sustainability Committee The Environmental Sustainability Committee is charged with identifying and creating opportunities for the college to become a good global citizen for its environment; to provide information and training to faculty and staff; to raise awareness of how the college and its employees might contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment; to review the VCCS Environmental Sustainability Task Force recommendations and determine what key elements might be implemented by Reynolds; and to identify and recommend to the President's Executive Cabinet pragmatic strategies that would contribute to a cleaner environment. Co-Chairs Amy Bradshaw, Vice President of Finance and Administration Mark Probst, Director of Facilities Management and Planning Committee Members: Bill Zeigler, Faculty Representative Alan Crouch, Faculty Representative Lawrence Wright, Faculty Representative Charlie Peterson, Learning Environment Steering Committee Representative Lawrence Wright, Faculty Representative George Webster, Department of Marketing Representative Mazhar Anik, Dean/Assistant Dean Claudio Fuchs, CCWA Representative Lonnie Wolfe, Classified Staff Representative Jorge (Abraham) Lopez Trejo, Student Representative Where Outstanding CAREERS Get Started Parham Road Campus 1651 East Parham Road Richmond, Virginia Downtown Campus 700 East Jackson Street Richmond, Virginia Goochland Campus 1851 Dickinson Road Goochland, Virginia Who We Are Get Started Register for Classes Pay for College Student Services Campus Life Support Reynolds Mission, Vision & Values About Us Programs A-Z Apply Steps for Admission Course Descriptions Registration Dates Steps to Register Tuition & Fees Pay Now (QuikPay) Business Office Accommodations Advising Bookstore Campuses & Sites Clubs & Student Leadership Give Now Educational Foundation

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33 Reynolds Environmental Sustainability Committee WDCC, President s Conference Room, Suite 210 March 24, 2015, 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Minutes Present: Amy Bradshaw, Mark Probst, Claudio Fuchos, Mazhar Anik, Charlie Peterson, Bill Ziegler, Lonnie Wolfe, George Webster, Jessica Pavlidis Not Present: Abraham Lopes Trejo, Alan Crouch, Larry Wright Recyclemania February 1 March 28 Jessie provided an update on Recyclemania as well as improvements for next year. Please see attached report. MS4 Program Amy explained that MS4 stands for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. Amy provided the MS4 Fact Sheet and provided an update on the MS4 program. Matthew Thompson sent out an on the MS4 program as well. Please see attached JSRC Storm Water Awareness Fact Sheet MS4. The college had a PDO training session on the MS4 program at the Classified Professional Development Day activities held on March 9, Mazhar recommended that the college have an MS4 Program PDO for the faculty PDO Day as well. Amy explained that MS4 is regulated under the Virginia Stormwater Management Act. We have this to protect the water quality and quantity, stormwater that runs off streets, lawns, parking lots, and construction sites. Construction sites have erosion barricades to prevent run offs. We need to properly manage stormwater. She stated that Reynolds is required to have a 5 year permit and the Timmons group has developed a plan to help the Reynolds comply with the permit. Parts of the plan include dog waste containment and creek clean up. Adopt a highway Mazhar Anik will check with Recyclemania volunteers to see if there is an interest in adopting a highway. Charlie suggested adopting a part of Parham Road from here at our campus to Woodman Road. Mazhar to check with Henrico County and VDOT. Links, are as follows: General info: aah default.asp Terms & Conditions: aah terms.asp FAQs: aah faqs.asp Safety: aah safety.asp Earth Day Speaker Charlie will check with Carrie Rose at Channel 6 to see if she is available from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 and will also find out how much she charges. Charlie will coordinate with Dinah. Dinah has reserved Lipman Auditorium and will also reserve the Community Room at Goochland Campus and Conference Room 250 at the Downtown Campus. Lonnie Wolfe will check with Kim Evans to see if we can record it. Mazhar will check with John Smith on the AV arrangements. After a brief discussion, the Committee decided not to have pizza this year. Earth Day Mazhar will ask Alan to see if it is possible to schedule to have the hybrid over at PRC and DTC on Earth Day.

34 Mazhar will check with Karen Neal regarding the March 18, 2015 Science Night whereby students were given a code for their proof of attendance to receive extra credit. Mazhar to check if we can do the same thing for the proposed Earth Day presentation. Thoughts for Recyclemania next year: When using SurveyMonkey, have live results whether your answers are correct or wrong. See if we can put a log/link on Blackboard. Work on getting the content out there at every campus. Put info on blackboard to win a prize. Have outdoor events toward the very end of Recyclemania due to potential inclement weather.

35 Matthew Webb From: Sent: To: Subject: Matthew Webb Thursday, September 24, :50 PM Matthew Webb FW: (MS4) Final Headcount for May 13th Presentation From: Matthew E. Thompson Sr Sent: Thursday, June 04, :20 PM To: Amelia Wehunt Subject: FW: (MS4) Final Headcount for May 13th Presentation FYI From: Maria T. Poindexter Sent: Tuesday, May 12, :25 PM To: Matthew E. Thompson Sr Subject: Final Headcount for May 13th Presentation Matthew: Thank you for offering your presentation to our employees during our May 13, 2015 Professional Development Day; all activities will be held on our Parham Road Campus located at 1657 E. Parham Road, Richmond Directions and a map of the Parham Road Campus can be found HERE. Below is the information for your presentation, including the number of registered participants, time and location. Please note your location; some rooms have changed since my last message. Each room will be equipped with a computer connected to a projector with access to the internet. If you need to use the projector for your presentation, please bring your presentation on a travel drive. I will have a folder in your room with your sign in sheets. Please make sure that your participants sign in for your session. You can leave the folder in the room and I will pick it up later in the day. I will not be in my office on Wednesday. If you need me feel free to call my cell: Presentation Title Storm Water Description This session will offer important information on our Storm Water Management. Participants will leave with a better understanding of what storm water runoff is and does, storm water's impact on the water we use and drink, conditions that effect our water supply, protecting our water supply and what is MS4 and why it is important to you. Instructor(s) Matthew Thompson Room Room 259 Burnette Hall Time 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registered Headcount 5 1

36 Thank you for your dedication to Professional Development at Reynolds. Maria Maria T. Poindexter, Ph.D. Manager of Training and Development J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College P.O. Box Richmond, VA office fax 2

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38 Reynolds Community College Facilities Management & Planning Storm Water Management Awareness Presentation Believe it or not, there are something we don t necessary need to survive today. Such as: Matthew E. Thompson, Sr May 13, 2015 Electricity Modern Heating Systems Cooking Gas or microwaves We also don t necessary need to have: However, there is an element that we will always need no matter what time period we live in. a Jacuzzi Or Even Facebook to survive today. And that is WATER This Presentation is about Storm Water Management Awareness The Earth that we live on is a massive ball, that is made up of more water than land. Today, we are going to talk about: Storm Water Management Storm water runoff Storm water s impact on the water we use and drink Conditions that effect our water supply Protecting our water supply What is MS4 and why is it important for you 1

39 It has some of the most beautiful landscape where a waterfall can be so relaxing and provide you with peace of mind Unfortunately, over the years our creeks, streams, rivers and oceans are losing their beauty and healthy conditions due to water pollution. Question?? The pollution problem was so bad that in 1969 a river in Northeast Ohio known as the Cuyahoga River caught on fire because of flammable chemicals that were dumped into that river. Which of the following items would be considered the most valuable item that exist today? The Answer would be: NONE OF THEM! Personal Wealth Oil Gold Precious Stones Water is the most valuable item or element that exist today! 2

40 Why Is Water the Most Valuable Element For Us You Ask???? Water is of major importance to all living things. In some organisms Up to 90% of their body weight comes from water. And up to 60% of the human adult body is water. Water serves a number of essential functions to keep us all going: It regulates our internal body temperature by sweating and respiration. 3

41 The carbohydrates and proteins that our bodies use as food are metabolized and transported by water in the bloodstream Water acts as a shock absorber for the brain, spinal cord, and fetus The brain and heart are composed of 73% water, Lubricates joints The lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, 4

42 Muscles and kidneys are 79% water And even the bones are about 31% water. No less important is the ability of water to transport waste material out of our bodies. And, Quality and healthy water is not only important to us, Water helps deliver oxygen all over the body! It is also important to our pets as well! Which Brings Me To The Purpose of this Presentation Storm Water Management Awareness 5

43 It is understanding and managing how storm water discharges are generated by runoff across land and other impervious surfaces such: What is A Storm Water Management? Sidewalks Paved streets Parking lots and building rooftops What is an impervious surface?? Water from rain and snow that flow across an impervious surface are storm water runoffs. Unlike the vegetated areas where the rain and snow can be absorbed through the trees, plants, and the soil. An impervious surface are solid surfaces that prevent water from absorbing into the soil and reaching underground water tables. 6

44 So rain and snow runoff flow from impervious areas into storm water inlets That eventually discharges into our creeks, Which discharges into our rivers Which discharges into our bays and oceans That flows on to our beaches And eventually to our drinking supply. 7

45 YOU MAY ASKS THE QUESTION???? At Reynolds Community College one of the goals of our Storm Water Awareness Program is to promote storm water awareness and understanding how to protect the storm water ways which eventually flows into the Chesapeake Bays. WHY IS A STORM WATER AWARENESS PROGRAM SO IMPORTANT? About 70 percent of the earth is covered in ocean water. There is 2 percent of fresh water on the earth; and only about 3 percent of the total of that fresh water supply is found in lakes and rivers. Therefore, fresh water is extremely crucial to our daily living, and must be protected. However, due to poor environmental habits by industries and communities unaware of storm water problems, we are rapidly decreasing our drinking water supply. Water pollutions cause these waters to become unsafe for fishing and swimming. 8

46 SOME FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WATER POLLUTION! Pollution of freshwater (drinking water) is a problem for about half of the world's population. The majority of the Planet's freshwater is stored in underground aquifers that are not easy accessible. And thoughtless individuals continue to pollute our waterways and coastal areas with plastic and other waste. One pollutant that is small in size but extremely toxic to our water way and aquatic life is Cigarette Butts Cigarette butts cost millions in economic damages, not to mention loss of life, from fires every year. Cigarette butts wreak havoc on wildlife and water quality. 9

47 Because cigarette filters are specifically designed to accumulate toxins, each cigarette butt can contain up to 60 known human carcinogens including: Cigarette butts travel through storm drains and enter our watershed Arsenic Formaldehyde Chromium and lead. Cigarette butt also contain 1,400 potential chemical additives. Chemicals from discarded cigarette butts are capable of leaching into surrounding water where they can harm aquatic life. Wildlife have mistaken cigarette butts for food. 40% of America's rivers are polluted. Even worse are America's lakes 46% are too polluted for fishing, swimming, or aquatic life. Another problems are untreated sewage, contaminated storm water, and illegal industrial waste dumping. 10

48 So To Prevent the Pollution from Becoming Out Of Control Clean Water Act Of 1972 Under the Federal 1972 Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) was established. The NPDES requires that certain industries and municipalities obtain permits if their discharges go directly into surface waters such as creeks, rivers, ponds and lakes. Industries and municipalities are now more accountable of what discharges into the waterways in their location. The NPDES is governed by the EPA Office in Washington D.C.. 11

49 However, many NPDES policies are being enforced and regulated by State Environmental Agencies. In Virginia, The NPDES policies come under the Virginia Pollution Discharge Elimination System (VPDES). The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) program for Commonwealth of Virginia. DEQ regulates storm water discharges associated with "industrial activities and now fully regulates storm water discharges from construction sites, and from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4) for EPA. Reynolds Community College is governed under DEQ s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) requirements. One of the requirements under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) is that Reynolds Community College provide the Community with a presentation on Storm water Management Awareness. This is the purpose of this presentation. Under Reynolds (MS4) permit, there are at least six (6) control awareness programs you need to be aware of: Public Education and Outreach Public Participation and Involvement. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Construction Site Runoff Control Post-Construction Runoff Control Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping 12