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Environmental Resources Inventory, Potomac Subregion January 1998
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	Details of Publication Introduction and Executive Summary Existing Environmental Conditions Regulatory and Policy Framework for Environmental Planning in the Potomac Subregion References Appendix Tables Figures
Details of Publication
Introduction and Executive Summary Description of the Potomac Subregion Summary of Environmental Resources Environmental Policy Framework
Existing Environmental Conditions Geology and Soils Topography and Slopes Mineral Resources General Characteristics of Vegetation and Sensitive Areas Forests Wetlands Habitats of Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species and Areas Likely to Contain Unusual Biological Communities Wildlife and Fish Forest Interior and Riparian Forest Habitat Grassland and Edge Habitat Wildlife Management Concerns Air Quality Noise Water and Sewer Service and Capacity Sewer System Capacity Water Treatment The Potomac River Tributary Watersheds of the Potomac Subregion Lower Seneca Watershed Character Water Quality Sensitive Areas and Wetlands Muddy Branch Watershed Character Water Quality Sensitive Areas and Wetlands Watts Branch Mainstem Watershed Character Water Quality Sensitive Areas and Wetlands Piney Branch Watershed Character Water Quality Sensitive Areas and Wetlands Greenbriar Branch Watershed Character Water Quality Sensitive Areas and Wetlands Sandy Branch Watershed Character Water Quality Sensitive Areas and Wetlands Cabin John Creek Watershed Character Water Quality Sensitive Areas and Wetlands Rock Run Watershed Character Water Quality Sensitive Areas and Wetlands
Regulatory and Policy Framework for Environmental Planning in the Potomac Subregion Water Quality Management Stormwater Management Floodplain Management Mineral Resources State Smart Growth Initiatives Sensitive Areas Protection and Biodiversity Forest Conservation Air Quality Policies and Regulations Noise Regulation Water Supply and Sewerage
References
Appendix Environmentally Sensitive Areas Wetlands Functional Assessment Methodology Fish Species of the Potomac Subregion Countywide Stream Protection Strategy Management Categories Watershed Preservation Areas Watershed Protection Areas Watershed Restoration Areas Urban Watershed Management Areas Agricultural Watershed Management Areas Calculating Existing Subwatershed Imperviousness Determination of Significant Forest Blocks Potomac Subregion Sewer and Water Status Report Overview County Council Actions on Sewer Service Sewer Service in the Sandy Branch/Greenbriar Branch Basins Sewer Service in the Piney Branch Basin Sewer Service in Other Stage IV Areas Soils Constraints Sewer System Capacity Water Treatment Issues Detailed Discussion of Analysis Areas Analysis Area 1 - The Darnestown Triangle Analysis Area 2 - Sandy Branch Pump Station (WWPS) and Rich Branch Trunk Sewer Analysis Area 3 - Sandy Branch and Greenbriar Branch Analysis Area 4 - Piney Branch Basin Water Quality Monitoring Summary Tables
List of Tables 1. Slopes of the Potomac Subregion 2. Active Mines and Quarries 3. Parkland, Natural Resources and Agriculture by Watershed Area 4. Natural Resources and Agriculture in Parkland 5. Forest Resources by Watershed Area 6. Wetland Resources by Watershed Area 7. Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Plant Species 8. Chronology of Environmental Policy and Regulatory Actions 9. Floodplain and Stormwater Management Responsibilities A-1. Sensitive Resources A-2. Wetland Assessment Group Functional Scores A-3. Fish Species Collected in Various Watersheds A-4. Summary of Percent Impervious Area A-5. List of Forest Interior Dwelling Bird Species A-6. Summary of Lower Seneca Stream Monitoring A-7. Summary of Muddy Branch Stream Monitoring A-8. Summary of Watts Branch Stream Monitoring A-9. Summary of Cabin John Stream Monitoring A-10. Summary of Rock Run Stream Monitoring
List of Figures 1. Potomac Subregion Vicinity Map 2. Potomac Subregion and Watersheds Under Study 3. Geologic Features 4. Soils with Severe Septic System Limitations 5. Forest Areas 6. Traffic Noise Impact Areas 7. Sewer Service Areas 8. Water Service Areas 9. Potomac River and Tributary Streams 10. Countywide Stream Protection Strategy-Subwatershed Conditions 11. Countywide Stream Protection Strategy-Management Categories 12. Lower Seneca Sensitive Areas 13. Muddy Branch Sensitive Areas 14. Watts Branch Rapid Stream Assessment 15. Watts Branch Sensitive Areas 16. Cabin John Creek Sensitive Areas 17. Rock Run and Potomac Direct Sensitive Areas 18. Environmental Policy Sources to Guide Master Planning A-1. Potomac Study Area Aerial Photograph Acquisition Dates A-2. Potomac Study Area Subwatersheds

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