Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) toolkit

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The municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) toolkit is a resource for stormwater program staff. It is intended to help entities regulated under the MS4 program meet the requirements of the general permit. It offers a wide range of stormwater education information including sample fact sheets, newsletters, videos, and other resources.

Documents in the MS4 toolkit are available to all site users for download and use.

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MCM 1: Public education and outreach

The information in this section provides MS4 permittees with tools they can use to meet MCM 1, which addresses public education and outreach.

Stormwater overview

The following pages address general general stormwater topics.

• Stormwater 101 - streets to streams
• Information about common pollutants
• How we protect water

What residents can do

The following pages address what residents can do to reduce negative impacts on stormwater.

• Inside the home
• Outside and in the yard
• In the neighborhood and community

Special audiences

Specific audiences may benefit from specialized educational materials, visit the Special audiences page for a variety of resources and materials that can help MS4s reach out to different audiences in their communities.

MCM 3: Illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE)

The information in this section provides MS4 permittees with tools they can use to meet MCM 3, which addresses illicit discharge detection and elimination.

MCM 4: Construction site stormwater runoff

The information in this section provides MS4 permittees with tools they can use to meet MCM 4, which addresses construction site stormwater runoff.

• Programs for Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 4
• Print materials for Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 4
• MPCA resources

MCM 5: Post-construction stormwater management

The information in this section provides MS4 permittees with tools they can use to meet MCM 5, which addresses post-construction stormwater management.

• Programs for Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 5
• Print materials for Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 5
• Additional resources for Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 5

MCM 6: Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations

The information in this section provides MS4 permittees with tools they can use to meet MCM 6, which addresses pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations.

• Programs for Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 6
• Videos for Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 6
• Presentations for Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 6
• Print materials for Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 6

Related pages

• Stormwater Program for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
• MS4 Digital Document Library
• Minimum Control Measures (MCMs)