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[[File:StormwaterStenciling.jpeg|500 px|thumb|right|alt=image showing residents stenciling storm drains|St. Paul residents becoming involved in stormwater management by stenciling storm drains]] | [[File:StormwaterStenciling.jpeg|500 px|thumb|right|alt=image showing residents stenciling storm drains|St. Paul residents becoming involved in stormwater management by stenciling storm drains]] | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
− | Protecting stormwater cannot be completed by one person alone, but will be the result of communities engaging their residents, businesses, and industries to become invested in water quality. Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 2 of the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title= | + | Protecting stormwater cannot be completed by one person alone, but will be the result of communities engaging their residents, businesses, and industries to become invested in water quality. Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 2 of the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=2020_MS4_General_Permit_Section_17_MCM_2:_Public_Participation/Involvement MS4 General Permit] requires permittees to find methods to motivate their communities into action through opportunities, programs, or other approaches to prevent stormwater pollution. Common examples seen around Minnesota include storm drain stenciling activities, drain adoption programs, and volunteer monitoring programs. |
==MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 2== | ==MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 2== | ||
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*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/w-hhw1-27.pdf Climate change in Minnesota] - MPCA's factsheet on how climate change is impacting Minnesota | *[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/w-hhw1-27.pdf Climate change in Minnesota] - MPCA's factsheet on how climate change is impacting Minnesota | ||
*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/w-hhw1-24.pdf Green building tips] - MPCA's factsheet on why and how to incorporate green building ideas into projects | *[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/w-hhw1-24.pdf Green building tips] - MPCA's factsheet on why and how to incorporate green building ideas into projects | ||
+ | *[https://www.epa.gov/npdes/national-menu-best-management-practices-bmps-stormwater#inv Public Participation Guidance] - US EPA | ||
===Documentation and tracking templates=== | ===Documentation and tracking templates=== | ||
− | Documentation and tracking templates are examples that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the [ | + | Documentation and tracking templates are examples that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=2020_MS4_General_Permit_Section_17_MCM_2:_Public_Participation/Involvement| MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 2 - Participation/Involvement]. |
*[[media:Documentation of dates and locations of events for annual public opportunity to provide input (MCM 1 & 2 Activities Tracking) - Faribault.xlsx|Documentation of dates and locations of input activities]] - City of Faribault's tracking template to document dates and locations of events for the annual public opportunity to provide input | *[[media:Documentation of dates and locations of events for annual public opportunity to provide input (MCM 1 & 2 Activities Tracking) - Faribault.xlsx|Documentation of dates and locations of input activities]] - City of Faribault's tracking template to document dates and locations of events for the annual public opportunity to provide input | ||
*[[media:Documentation of dates and locations of events for annual public opportunity to provide input (TrackingDataBase MCMs 1-2) - Prior Lake.xlsx|Documentation of dates and locations of input activities]] - City of Prior Lake's tracking template to document dates and locations of events for the annual public opportunity to provide input | *[[media:Documentation of dates and locations of events for annual public opportunity to provide input (TrackingDataBase MCMs 1-2) - Prior Lake.xlsx|Documentation of dates and locations of input activities]] - City of Prior Lake's tracking template to document dates and locations of events for the annual public opportunity to provide input | ||
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*[http://www.cleanwatermn.org/adopt-a-drain/ Adopt a storm drain program for residents] - Example of a storm drain adoption program for residents of St. Paul, Roseville, and Bloomington | *[http://www.cleanwatermn.org/adopt-a-drain/ Adopt a storm drain program for residents] - Example of a storm drain adoption program for residents of St. Paul, Roseville, and Bloomington | ||
*[http://www.minneapolismn.gov/publicworks/stormwater/adoptadrain Adopt a storm drain program for residents] - Example of a storm drain adoption program for residents of Minneapolis | *[http://www.minneapolismn.gov/publicworks/stormwater/adoptadrain Adopt a storm drain program for residents] - Example of a storm drain adoption program for residents of Minneapolis | ||
− | *[ | + | *[https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=2ad42fbbddd94d7482fe31fe3f51790f Adopt a storm drain stenciling map] - The city of Golden Valley maps out their stenciled areas |
*[http://www.cleanwatermn.org/wp-content/uploads/Adopt-a-Drain-Welcome-Tips-v.5-HQ-1.pdf Adopt a storm drain handout] - Adopt-a-Drain's handout to new members explaining why and how to keep storm drains clean | *[http://www.cleanwatermn.org/wp-content/uploads/Adopt-a-Drain-Welcome-Tips-v.5-HQ-1.pdf Adopt a storm drain handout] - Adopt-a-Drain's handout to new members explaining why and how to keep storm drains clean | ||
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*[[MS4 fact sheet - Storm Drain Stenciling | Storm drain stenciling fact sheet]] - MPCA's fact sheet on storm drain stenciling | *[[MS4 fact sheet - Storm Drain Stenciling | Storm drain stenciling fact sheet]] - MPCA's fact sheet on storm drain stenciling | ||
*[[media: Why is Storm Drain Stenciling Important-Burnsville.docx| Storm drain stenciling fact sheet]] - City of Burnsville's fact sheet on why storm drain stenciling is important | *[[media: Why is Storm Drain Stenciling Important-Burnsville.docx| Storm drain stenciling fact sheet]] - City of Burnsville's fact sheet on why storm drain stenciling is important | ||
− | *[ | + | *[http://www.lakesuperiorstreams.org/stormwater/media/ServiceGuideRSPT.pdf#page=22 Storm drain stenciling guide] - The Regional Stormwater Protection Team (RSPT) has guide to Storm drain stenciling |
*[http://www.cbf.org/join-us/education-program/resources/storm-drain-stenciling.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/ Storm drain stenciling guide] - Chesapeake Bay Foundation's guide to starting a storm drain stenciling program | *[http://www.cbf.org/join-us/education-program/resources/storm-drain-stenciling.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/ Storm drain stenciling guide] - Chesapeake Bay Foundation's guide to starting a storm drain stenciling program | ||
*[[media: Storm Drain Stenciling Instructions - Burnsville.docx|Storm drain stenciling instructions]] - City of Burnsville's guide to storm drain stenciling | *[[media: Storm Drain Stenciling Instructions - Burnsville.docx|Storm drain stenciling instructions]] - City of Burnsville's guide to storm drain stenciling | ||
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*[https://www.burnsville.org/index.aspx?nid=1107 Storm drain stenciling program] - Link to City of Burnsville's storm drain stenciling program | *[https://www.burnsville.org/index.aspx?nid=1107 Storm drain stenciling program] - Link to City of Burnsville's storm drain stenciling program | ||
*[https://fmr.org/stenciling Storm drain stenciling program] - Link to Friend's of the Mississippi River's storm drain stenciling program | *[https://fmr.org/stenciling Storm drain stenciling program] - Link to Friend's of the Mississippi River's storm drain stenciling program | ||
*[http://www.minneapolismn.gov/publicworks/stormwater/stenciling Storm drain stenciling program] - Link to City of Minneapolis' storm drain stenciling program | *[http://www.minneapolismn.gov/publicworks/stormwater/stenciling Storm drain stenciling program] - Link to City of Minneapolis' storm drain stenciling program | ||
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====Rain barrel programs==== | ====Rain barrel programs==== | ||
*[[MS4 fact sheet - Rainwater Harvesting / Stormwater Reuse & Rain Barrel Programs#Regional rain barrel programs and initiatives|Rain barrels]] - Examples locally and nationally of residential rain barrel programs | *[[MS4 fact sheet - Rainwater Harvesting / Stormwater Reuse & Rain Barrel Programs#Regional rain barrel programs and initiatives|Rain barrels]] - Examples locally and nationally of residential rain barrel programs | ||
*[[media: Rain Barrel Workshop, Handout.pdf|Build your own rain barrel fact sheet]] - Winona's Guide for why and how to build your own rain barrel | *[[media: Rain Barrel Workshop, Handout.pdf|Build your own rain barrel fact sheet]] - Winona's Guide for why and how to build your own rain barrel | ||
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+ | ===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]] |
Protecting stormwater cannot be completed by one person alone, but will be the result of communities engaging their residents, businesses, and industries to become invested in water quality. Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 2 of the MS4 General Permit requires permittees to find methods to motivate their communities into action through opportunities, programs, or other approaches to prevent stormwater pollution. Common examples seen around Minnesota include storm drain stenciling activities, drain adoption programs, and volunteer monitoring programs.
To keep their community members in the loop, permittees must:
Click on the blue links above in the "MS4 General Permit requirements" section to get more information and resources specific to those permit requirements. In addition, all resources related to MCM 2 are below.
Fact sheets and guidance documents should provide background information and tips to inform your approach to implementing MCM 2 - Public Participation/Involvement.
Documentation and tracking templates are examples that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 2 - Participation/Involvement.
Below are examples, tools, or other resources to enhance your public participation/involvement program.
Adopt a storm drain programs engage individual residents to proactively prevent pollution, like leaves and litter, from reaching stormwater. The programs generally allow residents to choose a storm drain they will keep clean. Residents are typically given educational materials when they first sign-up that include tips related to topics such as smart salting, leaf and litter management, or how to spot an illicit discharge.
Storm drain stenciling is a way involve groups, such scout groups, in your stormwater program while spreading your stormwater message throughout your community. Generally groups identify neighborhoods or specific blocks in your community and spray paint the pavement next to a storm drain with a message about not polluting stormwater.
The following pages address what residents can do to reduce negative impacts on stormwater.