
SEAGO has always been responsive to the planning needs of its member entities, and the ability to provide environmental planning and assistance has existed since the establishment of SEAGO in 1970. SEAGO was established as a Designated Planning Agency (DPA) for Water Quality Planning by the Governor in 1976, under provisions of Section 208 of the Clean Water Act. The initial Section 208 Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) was completed in 1978, and updated in 1980.
The latest 208 WQMP was published in December, 1994 is now available for viewing or downloading on our 208 WQMP page. THE 208 WQMP page also provides details and helpful information regarding filing a 208 amendment.
SEAGO has participated in other environmental studies and planning operations throughout the region, to include:
Staff is available to assist member entities in developing and requesting amendments to the 208 Area-wide Water Quality Management Plan. Private individuals, institutions, or developers may request an amendment to the plan, but it is requested that they obtain a sponsor from the member entity most affected by their proposed amendment. Currently, member entities are not charged for processing amendments to the plan, but other agencies that are not members of SEAGO will incur a cost depending on the level of effort required to process a proposed amendment.