Stormwater Quality Improvement Committee (SWQIC)​

SWQIC was formed to identify and solve the challenges associated with implementation of water quality improvement projects, and to facilitate the design, delivery, and effectiveness of stormwater quality improvement efforts to achieve Lake Tahoe clarity goals. SWQIC has expanded its focus from individual project delivery to a more holistic approach that better supports Storm Water Programs in effectively meeting the clarity goals for Lake Tahoe.

SWQIC provides insight on long-term strategies in support of legislative mandates and funding directives.  As a standing committee, SWQIC facilitates discussions regarding challenges, successes, and lessons learned with respect to work associated with Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) water quality projects which has proven valuable in coordinating efforts to successfully meet Lake clarity goals.

SWQIC Charter 

• Original Charter (2002)
• 2004 Update 
• 2013 Update
• Current Charter (2018)

Documents 

• SWQIC Identification of Potential Constraints and Recommendations affecting Implementation of the URban Stormwater Treatment Component of the EIP (2004)
• Formulating and Evaluating Alternatives (FEA) for Water Quality Improvement Projects (2004)
• Collaborative Storm Water Quality Project Delivery for the Lake Tahoe Basin (2004)
• Summary Report: Investigations to Determine Regional Flow-Frequency Relationships and Watershed Modeling Recommendations for Hydrologic Design Criteria for the Lake Tahoe Basin (2006)
• Draft Letter Report Hydrologic Design Criteria Study (2006) 
• Adoption of Hydrologic Design Criteria Recommendations (2007) 
• Interim Guidance Paper for Formulating and Evaluation Alternatives (FEA) Tahoe Basin Water Quality Improvement Programs (2008)