How have considerations been given to the protection efforts for the Upper Paint Branch Special Protection Area (SPA)?
A Special Protection Area (SPA) is an area designated by the Montgomery County Council within a watershed where streams, wetlands, and related natural features are very high quality. The Upper Paint Branch SPA is located in the MD 28/MD 198 project corridor, mostly south of MD 198 between MD 650 and US 29. This is the only watershed in Montgomery County that has supported a self-sustaining trout fishery for over 70 years (since 1930s). The study team is aware of this sensitive resource and the protection measures (e.g. development requirements, designation of parkland, etc.) put in place by Montgomery County and has included a minimum impervious surface roadway typical section option within the SPA (Alternate 3 Option T1) as part of this study. We will work with the County staff to develop appropriate mitigation methods for impacts to the SPA.
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