The document provides examples of partnerships and funding sources for various environmental projects within homeowners associations (HOAs), including initiatives for residential, house of worship, and small-scale commercial properties. It highlights the importance of identifying clear design objectives, understanding maintenance obligations, and seeking diverse funding opportunities for successful project implementation. Additionally, it outlines steps HOAs should take to assess their resources, build support, and develop an actionable strategy.

1. EXAMPLE BMPs &
TIPS FOR HOAs
David Hirschman
Hirschman Water & Environment, LLC
Capturing the Green: Piedmont
Environmental Council

4. Examples
Residential
House of Worship
Small-Scale Commercial
Stormwater Basin

5. Residential
PARTNERS: HOMEOWNER, CITY PUBLIC WORKS
NEIGHBORHOOD DRAINAGE PROGRAM, WINDRIDGE
LANDSCAPING, SG DESIGNS

12. Funding
Property Owner
VCAP
$9,600; VCAP approx. $3K

13. House of Worship
PARTNERS: RIVANNA CONSERVATION ALLIANCE,
SOJOURNERS CHURCH, CENTER FOR URBAN HABITATS,
DIGS EXCAVATING

18. Funding
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation grant to
Rivanna Conservation Alliance
VCAP, 75% up to $10K
$20,000; VCAP approx. $9,500

19. Small-Scale
Commercial
PARTNER: RIVANNA CONSERVATION ALLIANCE,
DIGS EXCAVATING, C&C WELDING

20. Rivanna Conservation Alliance Office – River Road

26. Funding
VCAP, 75% up to $15K
Total = $12,000; VCAP approx. $9,000
Other RCA funding/grants

27. Stormwater Basin
PARTNERS: RIVANNA CONSERVATION ALLIANCE,
OSCEOLA LAND DESIGN, ALBEMARLE COUNTY
SCHOOLS & TEACHERS, DIGS EXCAVATING

32. Funding
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation grant to
Rivanna Conservation Alliance
Costs still coming in; approx. $20K

33. Tips for HOAs
Partner with watershed association or area non-
profit
Identify clear design objectives; communicate these
to residents (e.g., fix existing problem, create habitat,
improve water quality)
Understand the long term maintenance obligations
inherent in any design; reduce maintenance through
design features, vegetation plan
Pursue training, CBLP or similar
Seek multiple funding sources
Be patient!

34. Process for HOAs
ID common area, property deeds, utility easements, stormwater
or drainage easements, existing resources & water features,
problem areas (e.g, invasives, erosion)
Existing maintenance/mowing contracts
HOA maintenance committee or chair; is there an environmental
committee? Who is your team within the neighborhood?
Build partnerships, ID options
Secure small grants to develop concepts, including probable costs
Build support
Develop strategy to implement
MAINTAIN IT!