Visual Stream Assessment

The successful contractor will be required to perform a visual stream assessment, non-analytical monitoring, and dry weather screening for the Blount County MS4 area. The visual stream assessment will be performed using the Stream Corridor Assessment Survey (SCA) Protocols by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The non-analytical monitoring will identify any impairment(s) in each 303(d) listed stream segment. The dry weather screening will be performed at outfalls from the Blount County MS4. The contractor will be required to submit a detailed report, including photographs and GPS locations of outfall dry weather screening. Key aspects of the job include: • Performing a visual stream assessment of 303(d) listed stream segments • Performing non-analytical monitoring for each stream segment • Performing dry weather screening at outfalls from the Blount County MS4 • Submitting a detailed report, including photographs and GPS locations • Ensuring compliance with the current MS4 General N.P.D.E.S. permit and monitoring requirements