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+ | | colspan="5" style="text-align: center;"| '''Question number corresponds to the question in the [https://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bp-action-detail/81838 GreenStep Cities Stormwater Assessment]. Click on links to go to a specific section.''' | ||
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+ | | '''Question''' | ||
+ | | '''Subject''' | ||
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+ | | 1 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#1._Sprawl-limiting_strategies Sprawl-limiting strategies] | ||
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+ | | 2 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#2._Redevelopment_and_brownfields Redevelopment and brownfields] | ||
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+ | | 3 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#3._Green_infrastructure Green infrastructure] | ||
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+ | | 4 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#4._Climate_adaptation Climate adaptation] | ||
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+ | | 5 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#5._Natural_resource_inventory Natural resource inventory] | ||
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+ | | 6 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#6._Filling_in_floodplain_areas Filling in floodplain areas] | ||
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+ | | 7 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#7._Wetlands Wetlands] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 8 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#8._Buffer_standards Buffer standards] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 9 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#9._Steep_slopes Steep slopes] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 10 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#10._Urban_forests Urban forests] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 11 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#11._Funding Funding] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 12 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#12._Incentives Incentives] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 13 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#13._Land_acquisition Land acquisition] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 14 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#14._Minimum_roadway_pavement_width Minimum roadway pavement width] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 15 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#15._Proof-of-parking_or_shared_driveways Proof-of-parking or shared driveways] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 16 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#16._Off-street_parking_lot.2Framp Off-street parking lot/ramp] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 17 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#17._Parking_space_dimensions Parking space dimensions] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 18 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#18._In_lieu_of_curb-and-gutter In lieu of curb-and-gutter] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 19 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#19._Drain_to_vegetated_areas Drain to vegetated areas] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 20 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#20._Parking_area_landscaping Parking area landscaping] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 21 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#21._Pervious.2Fpermeable_surfaces Pervious/permeable surfaces] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 22 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#22._Native_vegetation_and_turf_alternatives Native vegetation and turf alternatives] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 23 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#23._Green_roof_installations Green roof installations] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 24 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#24._New_impervious_surfaces New impervious surfaces] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 25 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#25._Baseline-condition Baseline condition] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 26 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#26._Total-suspended_solids_and_total_phosphorous Total-suspended solids and total phosphorous] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 27 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#27._Downstream_water_resources Downstream water resources] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 28 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#28._Runoff_volume Runoff volume] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 29 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#29._Erosion_and_sediment_control Erosion and sediment control] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 30 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#30._Pretreatment_sizing_standards Pretreatment sizing standards] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 31 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#31._Redevelopment Redevelopment] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 32 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#32._Water_reuse_and_conservation Water reuse and conservation] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 33 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#33._Maintenance_agreements Maintenance agreements] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 34 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#34._Education_.26_outreach_programs Education & outreach programs] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 35 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#35._Residential_and_business_education_efforts Residential and business education efforts] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 36 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#36._Financial_assistance Financial assistance] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 37 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#37._Certification_and_training Certification and training] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 38 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#38._Stormwater_system_map Stormwater system map] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 39 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#39._Inspection_.26_maintenance Inspection and maintenance] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 40 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#40._Certification_and_training Certification and training] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 41 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#41._Salt_management Salt management] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 42 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#42._Street_sweeping_program Street sweeping program] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 43 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#43._Prioritize_street_sweeping Prioritize street sweeping] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 44 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#44._Prioritize_inspections_of_permitted_businesses Prioritize inspections of permitted businesses] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 45 | ||
+ | | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_GreenStep_Cities_Stormwater_Assessment_guidance_and_supporting_information#45._Yard_waste_collection Yard waste collection] | ||
+ | |} | ||
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====Introduction==== | ====Introduction==== | ||
− | The Minnesota GreenStep Cities Stormwater Assessment, formerly called the Blue Star Assessment, is a self-assessment for cities to complete based on their current stormwater program. The assessment asks questions related to green infrastructure that are generally not covered by regulatory programs. Make sure to click "save" each time so you can return to your previous work as needed before May 1, 2020. After you have finished the assessment a score between 1 and 100 percent will be reported. A new web link will be sent out to all GreenStep cities, and to other interested cities, on July 1, 2020 for the next assessment year, which ends on May 1, 2021. | + | The [https://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bp-action-detail/81838 Minnesota GreenStep Cities Stormwater Assessment], formerly called the Blue Star Assessment, is a self-assessment for cities to complete based on their current stormwater program. The assessment asks questions related to green infrastructure that are generally not covered by regulatory programs. Make sure to click "save" each time so you can return to your previous work as needed before May 1, 2020. After you have finished the assessment a score between 1 and 100 percent will be reported. A new web link will be sent out to all GreenStep cities, and to other interested cities, on July 1, 2020 for the next assessment year, which ends on May 1, 2021. |
− | Taking this assessment and receiving a score can be used in several ways: | + | Taking this assessment and receiving a score can be used in several ways: |
− | : | + | |
− | : | + | :(1) To quickly learn about a wide range of stormwater management options, via the questions and associated informational links to the MPCA’s Stormwater Manual site |
− | + | :(2) To see Minnesota Cities' collective stormwater management efforts | |
− | : | + | :(3) To gather a baseline measure of actions, and to compare that to a subsequent year (which could be 2 or 3 years later) when you retake the assessment |
− | : | + | :(4) To report your score, and subsequent improvement, to community members and to your city council |
− | : | + | :(5) To claim credit for the GreenStep best practice # 17, under BP action 17.2 |
+ | :(6) To claim credit for GreenStep Metric # 9, which is required for recognition at Step 4 and Step 5 in the GreenStep Cities program. Metric # 9 has two data elements, which are calculated for you after you complete this Assessment: the Stormwater Assessment Score based on all 45 questions, and the Climate Adaptation Stormwater Score, based on 23 questions. | ||
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+ | NOTE: As you progress through the assessment, the questionnaire saves your progress automatically as long as you stay in the same session. If you wish to end your session and return to the questionnaire at a later time, you must click the SAVE button before closing the browser window. Doing so will generate a unique link, which you can then use to continue the assessment at a later time or share it with others in your city who may better answer certain questions. | ||
Feel free to ask any questions via the GreenStep Cities contact page at https://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/contact | Feel free to ask any questions via the GreenStep Cities contact page at https://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/contact | ||
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:*[https://urban.yale.edu/research/theme-4 Environmental Impacts of Urban Growth] | :*[https://urban.yale.edu/research/theme-4 Environmental Impacts of Urban Growth] | ||
:*[http://www.everythingconnects.org/urban-sprawl.html Urban Sprawl] | :*[http://www.everythingconnects.org/urban-sprawl.html Urban Sprawl] | ||
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:*[https://frontiergroup.org/blogs/blog/fg/compact-development-greener-way-american-cities-grow Compact Development is a Greener Way for American Cities to Grow] | :*[https://frontiergroup.org/blogs/blog/fg/compact-development-greener-way-american-cities-grow Compact Development is a Greener Way for American Cities to Grow] | ||
:*[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281651820_Brownfield_Redevelopment_as_a_Strategy_for_Preventing_Urban_Sprawl Brownfield Redevelopment as a Strategy for Preventing Urban Sprawl] | :*[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281651820_Brownfield_Redevelopment_as_a_Strategy_for_Preventing_Urban_Sprawl Brownfield Redevelopment as a Strategy for Preventing Urban Sprawl] | ||
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:*[https://www.freshcoastguardians.com/about-us/benefits Benefits of Green Infrastructure] | :*[https://www.freshcoastguardians.com/about-us/benefits Benefits of Green Infrastructure] | ||
:*[https://stormwater.wef.org/2013/01/five-types-of-green-infrastructure-incentive-programs/ Green Infrastructure Incentive Programs] | :*[https://stormwater.wef.org/2013/01/five-types-of-green-infrastructure-incentive-programs/ Green Infrastructure Incentive Programs] | ||
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:*[https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/61733 Green Infrastructure Tours - Portland, OR] | :*[https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/61733 Green Infrastructure Tours - Portland, OR] | ||
:*[https://www.georgetownclimate.org/adaptation/toolkits/green-infrastructure-toolkit/introduction.html?full Green Infrastructure Toolkit] | :*[https://www.georgetownclimate.org/adaptation/toolkits/green-infrastructure-toolkit/introduction.html?full Green Infrastructure Toolkit] | ||
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:*[https://www.ucsusa.org/global-warming/science-and-impacts/impacts/water-and-climate-change.html Water and Climate Change] | :*[https://www.ucsusa.org/global-warming/science-and-impacts/impacts/water-and-climate-change.html Water and Climate Change] | ||
:*[https://www.wateronline.com/doc/impact-of-climate-change-on-water-resources-0001 Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources] | :*[https://www.wateronline.com/doc/impact-of-climate-change-on-water-resources-0001 Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources] | ||
− | :*[https:// | + | :*[https://climate.umn.edu/climate-adaptation-conference#:~:text=The%20Minnesota%20Climate%20Adaptation%20Conference,was%20held%20virtually%20in%202020. Climate Adaptation Conference] |
===<u>Natural Resource Preservation & Management</u>=== | ===<u>Natural Resource Preservation & Management</u>=== | ||
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:Further reading | :Further reading | ||
:*[https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/floodplain.htm Floodplain] | :*[https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/floodplain.htm Floodplain] | ||
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:*[https://www.mass.gov/guides/floodplain-management Floodplain Management] | :*[https://www.mass.gov/guides/floodplain-management Floodplain Management] | ||
:*[https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/protect-water-and-land/land-and-water-stories/benefits-of-healthy-floodplains/ Benefits of Floodplain by Design] | :*[https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/protect-water-and-land/land-and-water-stories/benefits-of-healthy-floodplains/ Benefits of Floodplain by Design] | ||
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:Further reading | :Further reading | ||
:*[http://www.mncenter.org/buffers.html Buffers] | :*[http://www.mncenter.org/buffers.html Buffers] | ||
+ | :*[https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/natural-resource-concerns/land/forests/agroforestry-systems/contour-buffer-strips NRCS Buffer Strips] | ||
====9. Steep slopes==== | ====9. Steep slopes==== | ||
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:Further reading | :Further reading | ||
:*[https://conservationtools.org/guides/59-steep-slope-ordinance Steep Slope] | :*[https://conservationtools.org/guides/59-steep-slope-ordinance Steep Slope] | ||
+ | :*[https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/rys/sl/steep.html DNR Steep Slopes] | ||
====10. Urban forests==== | ====10. Urban forests==== | ||
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:Further reading | :Further reading | ||
:*[https://www.southernforests.org/urban/benefits-of-urban-trees Benefits of Urban Trees] | :*[https://www.southernforests.org/urban/benefits-of-urban-trees Benefits of Urban Trees] | ||
− | :*[https://www. | + | :*[https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/urban-forests/ucf Planning for Urban and Community Forestry] |
:*[https://www.urban-forestry.com/sma-urban-forestry-bmps Urban Forest BMPs] | :*[https://www.urban-forestry.com/sma-urban-forestry-bmps Urban Forest BMPs] | ||
:*[https://ufmptoolkit.net/ Urban Forest Management Plan Toolkit] | :*[https://ufmptoolkit.net/ Urban Forest Management Plan Toolkit] | ||
:*[http://www.treesforme.com/minnesota.html Native Trees of Minnesota] | :*[http://www.treesforme.com/minnesota.html Native Trees of Minnesota] | ||
:*[https://friends.urbanforests.org/seattles-tree-ordinance/ Tree Ordinance - Seattle, WA ] | :*[https://friends.urbanforests.org/seattles-tree-ordinance/ Tree Ordinance - Seattle, WA ] | ||
− | :*[ | + | :*[https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/development-services/zoning/urbanforestry Urban Forestry Compliance - Forth Worth, TX] |
− | :*[https://encinitasca.gov/ | + | :*[https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/public-works/urban-forest-management-program Urban Forests Management Program - Encinitas, CA ] |
:*[https://www.minneapolisparks.org/park_care__improvements/trees/urban_forestry_policy/ Urban Forestry Policy - Minneapolis, MN] | :*[https://www.minneapolisparks.org/park_care__improvements/trees/urban_forestry_policy/ Urban Forestry Policy - Minneapolis, MN] | ||
:*[https://www.arborday.org/programs/treeCityUSA/index.cfm Tree City USA] | :*[https://www.arborday.org/programs/treeCityUSA/index.cfm Tree City USA] | ||
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:*[https://stormwater.wef.org/2013/01/five-types-of-green-infrastructure-incentive-programs/ Green Infrastructure Incentive Programs] | :*[https://stormwater.wef.org/2013/01/five-types-of-green-infrastructure-incentive-programs/ Green Infrastructure Incentive Programs] | ||
:*[http://efc.web.unc.edu/2017/11/22/five-communication-tips-for-stormwater-incentive-programs/ Tips for Stormwater Incentive Programs] | :*[http://efc.web.unc.edu/2017/11/22/five-communication-tips-for-stormwater-incentive-programs/ Tips for Stormwater Incentive Programs] | ||
− | :*[ | + | :*[https://www.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/utility-services/stormwater/ How Can I Reduce my Stormwater Fee? - Minneapolis, MN] |
====13. Land acquisition==== | ====13. Land acquisition==== | ||
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:*I don’t know / not specified (0 pts) | :*I don’t know / not specified (0 pts) | ||
− | Impervious surfaces continue to increase especially in urban areas. Urban communities are taking a mixed-use approach to reduce the amount of impervious surfaces, an example of this is shared driveways. | + | :Impervious surfaces continue to increase especially in urban areas. Urban communities are taking a mixed-use approach to reduce the amount of impervious surfaces, an example of this is shared driveways. |
− | Further reading | + | :Further reading |
:*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_fact_sheet_-_Open_Space_Design Open Space Design] | :*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_fact_sheet_-_Open_Space_Design Open Space Design] | ||
− | :*[https://www.completecommunitiesde.org/planning/landuse/mixed-use- | + | :*[https://www.completecommunitiesde.org/planning/landuse/mixed-use-development/ Benefits of Mixed Use Development] |
− | :*[https:// | + | :*[https://cteco.uconn.edu/projects/ms4/impervious2012.htm Impervious Surfaces] |
:*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_fact_sheet_-_Reducing_Impervious_Surfaces Reducing Impervious Surfaces] | :*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_fact_sheet_-_Reducing_Impervious_Surfaces Reducing Impervious Surfaces] | ||
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:*I don’t know / not specified (0 pts) | :*I don’t know / not specified (0 pts) | ||
− | Parking maximums limit the number of spaces that a developer can construct, while refers to the opposite. Off-street parking refers to parking vehicles anywhere but on streets. These include public and private lots, garages and driveways. Off-street parking is typically utilized for limited time periods, meaning there are considerable periods when the parking area is not being used. Like any impermeable surface, off-street parking generates runoff and pollutants carried in the runoff. Ways to minimize the amount of impermeable surface generated from off-site parking include the following | + | :Parking maximums limit the number of spaces that a developer can construct, while refers to the opposite. Off-street parking refers to parking vehicles anywhere but on streets. These include public and private lots, garages and driveways. Off-street parking is typically utilized for limited time periods, meaning there are considerable periods when the parking area is not being used. Like any impermeable surface, off-street parking generates runoff and pollutants carried in the runoff. Ways to minimize the amount of impermeable surface generated from off-site parking include the following: |
− | *Assessing parking demand to limit parking to a minimum acceptable amount. | + | :*Assessing parking demand to limit parking to a minimum acceptable amount. |
− | *Reducing stall sizes | + | :*Reducing stall sizes |
− | *Covering impermeable surface to limit or prevent runoff | + | :*Covering impermeable surface to limit or prevent runoff |
− | *Use permeable surfaces for part or all of the parking area | + | :*Use permeable surfaces for part or all of the parking area |
− | Further reading | + | :Further reading |
− | *[https://www3.epa.gov/region1/npdes/stormwater/assets/pdfs/ImperviousAssessment.pdf Assessing Street and Parking Design Standards to Reduce Excess Impervious Cover in New Hampshire and Massachusetts] | + | :*[https://www3.epa.gov/region1/npdes/stormwater/assets/pdfs/ImperviousAssessment.pdf Assessing Street and Parking Design Standards to Reduce Excess Impervious Cover in New Hampshire and Massachusetts] |
− | *[https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/projects/data-plan/plan-res/landuse/parking.pdf Driving Urban Environments: Smart Growth Parking Best Practices] | + | :*[https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/projects/data-plan/plan-res/landuse/parking.pdf Driving Urban Environments: Smart Growth Parking Best Practices] |
− | *[ | + | :*[https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyNET.EXE?ZyActionL=Register&User=anonymous&Password=anonymous&Client=EPA&Init=1 Green Parking Lot Resource Guide] |
====17. Parking space dimensions==== | ====17. Parking space dimensions==== | ||
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:*I don’t know / not specified (0 pts) | :*I don’t know / not specified (0 pts) | ||
− | Impermeable surface created from parking areas can be minimized through correct sizing and use of impermeable areas. Some techniques for minimizing impervious surface through approrpiate sizing include the following. | + | :Impermeable surface created from parking areas can be minimized through correct sizing and use of impermeable areas. Some techniques for minimizing impervious surface through approrpiate sizing include the following. |
− | *Utiliize a variety of sizes based on anticipated users (e.g. X percent of compact spaces) | + | :*Utiliize a variety of sizes based on anticipated users (e.g. X percent of compact spaces) |
− | *Use permeable areas for overhangs (the area in the front of the car that overhangs the parking area) | + | :*Use permeable areas for overhangs (the area in the front of the car that overhangs the parking area) |
− | Further reading | + | :Further reading |
− | *[https://www.casqa.org/sites/default/files/downloads/lid_parking_tam_press.pdf LID Parking Lots] | + | :*[https://www.casqa.org/sites/default/files/downloads/lid_parking_tam_press.pdf LID Parking Lots] |
− | *[https://www3.epa.gov/region1/npdes/stormwater/assets/pdfs/ImperviousAssessment.pdf Assessing Street and Parking Design Standards to Reduce Excess Impervious Cover in New Hampshire and Massachusetts] | + | :*[https://www3.epa.gov/region1/npdes/stormwater/assets/pdfs/ImperviousAssessment.pdf Assessing Street and Parking Design Standards to Reduce Excess Impervious Cover in New Hampshire and Massachusetts] |
− | *[https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/projects/data-plan/plan-res/landuse/parking.pdf Driving Urban Environments: Smart Growth Parking Best Practices] | + | :*[https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/projects/data-plan/plan-res/landuse/parking.pdf Driving Urban Environments: Smart Growth Parking Best Practices] |
====18. In lieu of curb-and-gutter==== | ====18. In lieu of curb-and-gutter==== | ||
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:Further reading | :Further reading | ||
:*[https://tahoebmp.org/Documents/BMPHandbook/Chapter%204/4.3/b_CuGu.pdf Lake Tahoe BMP manual] | :*[https://tahoebmp.org/Documents/BMPHandbook/Chapter%204/4.3/b_CuGu.pdf Lake Tahoe BMP manual] | ||
− | :*[ | + | :*[https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-10/documents/2008_01_02_nps_lid_costs07uments_reducingstormwatercosts-2.pdf Reducing Stormwater Costs through Low Impact Development (LID) Strategies and Practices] |
− | :*[https:// | + | :*[https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/stormwater-management-practices-epa-facilities Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Stormwater Management Preferred Practices] |
:*[https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/45386 Green Streets - Portland, OR] | :*[https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/45386 Green Streets - Portland, OR] | ||
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:*I don’t know / not specified (0 pts) | :*I don’t know / not specified (0 pts) | ||
− | Further reading | + | :Further reading |
:*[http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/html/g2186/build/g2186.htm Disconnecting Downspouts and Impervious Surfaces] | :*[http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/html/g2186/build/g2186.htm Disconnecting Downspouts and Impervious Surfaces] | ||
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:*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Case_studies_for_tree_trenches_and_tree_boxes Case Studies] | :*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Case_studies_for_tree_trenches_and_tree_boxes Case Studies] | ||
:*[https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/street-design-elements/stormwater-management/bioswales/ Swales] | :*[https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/street-design-elements/stormwater-management/bioswales/ Swales] | ||
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:*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Scenario_for_developing_a_stormwater_treatment_train_for_a_parking_lot Scenario for Developing a Stormwater Treatment Train for a Parking Lot] | :*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Scenario_for_developing_a_stormwater_treatment_train_for_a_parking_lot Scenario for Developing a Stormwater Treatment Train for a Parking Lot] | ||
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:Further reading | :Further reading | ||
− | :*[https://www.fs. | + | :*[https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/Native_Plant_Materials/whyuse.shtml Why Use Native Plant Materials?] |
:*[https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/gardens/nativeplants/index.html Landscaping with Native Plants] | :*[https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/gardens/nativeplants/index.html Landscaping with Native Plants] | ||
:*[https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/rys/pg/encyclopedia.html Native Plant Encyclopedia] | :*[https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/rys/pg/encyclopedia.html Native Plant Encyclopedia] | ||
:*[http://www.blue-thumb.org/turfalternatives/ Turf Alternatives] | :*[http://www.blue-thumb.org/turfalternatives/ Turf Alternatives] | ||
− | :*[ | + | :*[https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/garden-by-region/east-north-central/grass-alternatives-to-in-upper-midwest.htm Lawn Alternatives] |
:*[https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/lawn-care UMN Lawn Care] | :*[https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/lawn-care UMN Lawn Care] | ||
:*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/living-green/grow-healthy-no-waste-lawn-and-garden Grow a Healthy, No-Waste lawn and Garden] | :*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/living-green/grow-healthy-no-waste-lawn-and-garden Grow a Healthy, No-Waste lawn and Garden] | ||
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[[File:Vegetation free zones at Target Center Green Roof, Minneapolis, MN.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=photo of green roof on the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN|<font size=3>Green roof on the Target Center in Minneapolis Minnesota. Note the vegetation free zones. Image Courtesy of The Kestrel Design Group, Inc.</font size>]] | [[File:Vegetation free zones at Target Center Green Roof, Minneapolis, MN.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=photo of green roof on the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN|<font size=3>Green roof on the Target Center in Minneapolis Minnesota. Note the vegetation free zones. Image Courtesy of The Kestrel Design Group, Inc.</font size>]] | ||
− | + | :Does your community encourage green roof installations as part of its building permit process? (Select one) | |
− | Does your community encourage green roof installations as part of its building permit process? (Select one) | ||
:*Yes, green roofs (with or without a cistern) are incentivized by financial and/or regulatory measures (3 pts) | :*Yes, green roofs (with or without a cistern) are incentivized by financial and/or regulatory measures (3 pts) | ||
:*Yes, green roofs are encouraged and allowed by-right if they meet certain engineering standards (2 pts) | :*Yes, green roofs are encouraged and allowed by-right if they meet certain engineering standards (2 pts) | ||
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:Further reading | :Further reading | ||
:*[https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/green-rooftop.htm What is a Green Roof?] | :*[https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/green-rooftop.htm What is a Green Roof?] | ||
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:*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Green_roofs Green Roofs] | :*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Green_roofs Green Roofs] | ||
:*[https://greenroofs.org/ Green Roofs for Healthy Cities] | :*[https://greenroofs.org/ Green Roofs for Healthy Cities] | ||
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:*I don’t know / not specified (0 pts) | :*I don’t know / not specified (0 pts) | ||
− | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Construction_stormwater_program Minnesota's Construction Stormwater General permit] applies to new developments that are 1 acre or more in size. Many local government units have stormwater requirements that apply to areas smaller than 1 acre (e.g. 10,000 ft<sup>2</sup>). [https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/SFR_Stormwater_Management_Guidelines_Rev_June2012_mm2.pdf Bellvue, Washington], for example, has requirements that apply to new developments exceeding 7,000 square feet. [https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/0109/report.pdf A United States Geological Survey] study shows that sediment loss from small construction sites can be significant when taken cumulatively across an area. | + | :[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Construction_stormwater_program Minnesota's Construction Stormwater General permit] applies to new developments that are 1 acre or more in size. Many local government units have stormwater requirements that apply to areas smaller than 1 acre (e.g. 10,000 ft<sup>2</sup>). [https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/SFR_Stormwater_Management_Guidelines_Rev_June2012_mm2.pdf Bellvue, Washington], for example, has requirements that apply to new developments exceeding 7,000 square feet. [https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/0109/report.pdf A United States Geological Survey] study shows that sediment loss from small construction sites can be significant when taken cumulatively across an area. |
====25. Baseline-condition==== | ====25. Baseline-condition==== | ||
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:Discharge of similar quantities of water and/or pollutants may have different effects on the receiving water depending on the type of receiving water. For example, stormwater runoff at 20 degrees C may have minimal impacts on warm water lakes, but have detrimental effects to fish in a cold water lake or stream. Adjusting water and pollutant loads to the most sensitive receiving waters offers the greatest environmental protections. These include cold water fisheries and habitat, Outstanding Resource Value Waters, impaired waters, wetlands, critical habitats, and other similar receiving waters. | :Discharge of similar quantities of water and/or pollutants may have different effects on the receiving water depending on the type of receiving water. For example, stormwater runoff at 20 degrees C may have minimal impacts on warm water lakes, but have detrimental effects to fish in a cold water lake or stream. Adjusting water and pollutant loads to the most sensitive receiving waters offers the greatest environmental protections. These include cold water fisheries and habitat, Outstanding Resource Value Waters, impaired waters, wetlands, critical habitats, and other similar receiving waters. | ||
− | Further reading | + | :Further reading |
− | *[[ | + | :*[[Sensitive waters and other receiving waters]] |
− | *[https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/ | + | :*[https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/trout/map.html Trout lakes] |
− | *[https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/trout_streams/index.html Trout streams] | + | :*[https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/trout_streams/index.html Trout streams] |
− | *[https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/natural_resources/water/wetlands/calcareous_fen_fact_sheet.pdf Calcareous fens] | + | :*[https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/natural_resources/water/wetlands/calcareous_fen_fact_sheet.pdf Calcareous fens] |
− | *[https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/wild_scenic/wsrivers/rivers.html Wild Scenic Rivers] | + | :*[https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/wild_scenic/wsrivers/rivers.html Wild Scenic Rivers] |
− | *[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/minnesotas-impaired-waters-list Impaired waters] | + | :*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/minnesotas-impaired-waters-list Impaired waters] |
====28. Runoff volume==== | ====28. Runoff volume==== | ||
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:High intensity storms cannot be treated with typical stormwater BMPs. However, practices can be installed on the landscape to slow the rate of runoff for these larger events. It is these larger events that result in scouring or rivers and streambank erosion. Erosion can therefore be minimized by implementing practices that slow the rate of runoff for these larger storms. Examples include stormwater ponds and wetlands that have sufficient storage to hold back and slowly release runoff. For the Minneapolis-St.Paul International airport, the 24 hour events for recurrence intervals of 10, 5, and 2 years is 4.24 inches, 3.54 inches, 2.83 inches. | :High intensity storms cannot be treated with typical stormwater BMPs. However, practices can be installed on the landscape to slow the rate of runoff for these larger events. It is these larger events that result in scouring or rivers and streambank erosion. Erosion can therefore be minimized by implementing practices that slow the rate of runoff for these larger storms. Examples include stormwater ponds and wetlands that have sufficient storage to hold back and slowly release runoff. For the Minneapolis-St.Paul International airport, the 24 hour events for recurrence intervals of 10, 5, and 2 years is 4.24 inches, 3.54 inches, 2.83 inches. | ||
− | Further reading | + | :Further reading |
− | *[[Channel protection criteria (Vcp)] | + | :*[[Channel protection criteria (Vcp)]] |
− | |||
====29. Erosion and sediment control==== | ====29. Erosion and sediment control==== | ||
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:Further reading | :Further reading | ||
− | :*[https://www. | + | :*[https://www.mullerec.com/erosion-sediment-control/why-is-erosion-control-important/ Why is Erosion and Sedimentation Control important?] |
:*[https://www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater-discharges-municipal-sources EPA NPDES Municipal Sources] | :*[https://www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater-discharges-municipal-sources EPA NPDES Municipal Sources] | ||
:*[https://www.epa.gov/nps/urban-runoff-model-ordinances-erosion-and-sediment-control Model Ordinances for Erosion and Sediment Control] | :*[https://www.epa.gov/nps/urban-runoff-model-ordinances-erosion-and-sediment-control Model Ordinances for Erosion and Sediment Control] | ||
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:Further reading | :Further reading | ||
:*[https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water/Planning/Water-Supply-Planning/Studies-Projects-Workgroups-%281%29/Completed-Studies-Projects/Stormwater-Reuse-Guide.aspx Metropolitan Council Stormwater Reuse Guide] | :*[https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water/Planning/Water-Supply-Planning/Studies-Projects-Workgroups-%281%29/Completed-Studies-Projects/Stormwater-Reuse-Guide.aspx Metropolitan Council Stormwater Reuse Guide] | ||
− | :*[https:// | + | :*[https://stormwater.wef.org/2013/01/five-types-of-green-infrastructure-incentive-programs/ Stormwater Program Incentives] |
:*[http://efc.web.unc.edu/2017/11/22/five-communication-tips-for-stormwater-incentive-programs/ Five Tips for Stormwater Incentive Programs] | :*[http://efc.web.unc.edu/2017/11/22/five-communication-tips-for-stormwater-incentive-programs/ Five Tips for Stormwater Incentive Programs] | ||
− | :*[ | + | :*[https://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/resources/rates Water Conservation Rate Structure] |
:*[https://owl.cwp.org/mdocs-posts/urban-subwatershed-restoration-manual-series-manual-3/ Stormwater Retrofit Practices] | :*[https://owl.cwp.org/mdocs-posts/urban-subwatershed-restoration-manual-series-manual-3/ Stormwater Retrofit Practices] | ||
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:Further reading | :Further reading | ||
:*[https://metroblooms.org/ Metro Blooms] | :*[https://metroblooms.org/ Metro Blooms] | ||
− | :*[http://www. | + | :*[http://www.lakesuperiorstreams.org/stormwater/toolkit/policy/NorthlandNEMO2010.pdf NEMO Program] |
:*[https://www.cleanwatermn.org/ Clean Water MN] | :*[https://www.cleanwatermn.org/ Clean Water MN] | ||
:*[http://www.blue-thumb.org/ Blue Thumb Program] | :*[http://www.blue-thumb.org/ Blue Thumb Program] | ||
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:*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Overview_of_Minimal_Impact_Design_Standards_(MIDS) Overview of MIDS] | :*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Overview_of_Minimal_Impact_Design_Standards_(MIDS) Overview of MIDS] | ||
:*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/MIDS_calculator MIDS calculator] | :*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/MIDS_calculator MIDS calculator] | ||
− | :*[https://www.erosion.umn.edu/ UMN Erosion and | + | :*[https://www.erosion.umn.edu/ UMN Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program] |
:*[https://www.muca.org/page/erosion_control MUCA Erosion Control Site Management] | :*[https://www.muca.org/page/erosion_control MUCA Erosion Control Site Management] | ||
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:*[https://www.elkrivermn.gov/507/Stormwater-Maintenance Stormwater Maintenance - Elk River, MN] | :*[https://www.elkrivermn.gov/507/Stormwater-Maintenance Stormwater Maintenance - Elk River, MN] | ||
:*[https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/stormwater/maintenance-and-inspections/faqs-stormwater-maintenance-and-inspections Stormwater Maintenance and Inspections FAQs - Fairfax, VA] | :*[https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/stormwater/maintenance-and-inspections/faqs-stormwater-maintenance-and-inspections Stormwater Maintenance and Inspections FAQs - Fairfax, VA] | ||
− | :*[https:// | + | :*[https://erosion.umn.edu/ Stormwater Practices Inspection and Maintenance Certification] |
===<u>Source Control</u>=== | ===<u>Source Control</u>=== | ||
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:*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/salt-applicators MPCA Salt Applicators] | :*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/salt-applicators MPCA Salt Applicators] | ||
:*[https://extension.umn.edu/pesticide-safety-and-certification/commercial-noncommercial-and-structural-pesticide-applicators Commercial, Noncommercial and Structural Pesticide Applicators] | :*[https://extension.umn.edu/pesticide-safety-and-certification/commercial-noncommercial-and-structural-pesticide-applicators Commercial, Noncommercial and Structural Pesticide Applicators] | ||
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====41. Salt management==== | ====41. Salt management==== | ||
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:*I don’t know / not specified (0 pts) | :*I don’t know / not specified (0 pts) | ||
− | Street sweeping helps communities keep roads free of debris and dirt that accumulate in the gutter, and eventually leads to the storm drain and into the lakes and rivers. A street sweeping program varies per community which means the area swept, the frequency, type of equipment and the cost will vary largely per community. Regular street sweeping reduces the amount of litter, organic material (leaves, grass etc.) and other materials that will make their way into the nearby lake or river. | + | :Street sweeping helps communities keep roads free of debris and dirt that accumulate in the gutter, and eventually leads to the storm drain and into the lakes and rivers. A street sweeping program varies per community which means the area swept, the frequency, type of equipment and the cost will vary largely per community. Regular street sweeping reduces the amount of litter, organic material (leaves, grass etc.) and other materials that will make their way into the nearby lake or river. |
− | Further reading | + | :Further reading |
− | :* [https://www.lrrb.org/PDF/2008RIC06.pdf Resource for Implementing a Street Sweeping Practice] | + | :*[https://www.lrrb.org/PDF/2008RIC06.pdf Resource for Implementing a Street Sweeping Practice] |
:*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/w-sw4-54.pdf Managing Street Sweepings by MPCA] | :*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/w-sw4-54.pdf Managing Street Sweepings by MPCA] | ||
+ | :*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Street_sweeping Street sweeping] | ||
====43. Prioritize street sweeping==== | ====43. Prioritize street sweeping==== | ||
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:Further reading | :Further reading | ||
:*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_fact_sheet_-_Residential_Waste_Collection_%26_Clean-up_Programs MS4 Fact Sheet - Residential Waste Collection & Clean-up Programs] | :*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_fact_sheet_-_Residential_Waste_Collection_%26_Clean-up_Programs MS4 Fact Sheet - Residential Waste Collection & Clean-up Programs] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Level 2 - General information, reference, tables, images, and archives/General information]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Level 2 - Management/Green infrastructure]] |
The Minnesota GreenStep Cities Stormwater Assessment, formerly called the Blue Star Assessment, is a self-assessment for cities to complete based on their current stormwater program. The assessment asks questions related to green infrastructure that are generally not covered by regulatory programs. Make sure to click "save" each time so you can return to your previous work as needed before May 1, 2020. After you have finished the assessment a score between 1 and 100 percent will be reported. A new web link will be sent out to all GreenStep cities, and to other interested cities, on July 1, 2020 for the next assessment year, which ends on May 1, 2021.
Taking this assessment and receiving a score can be used in several ways:
NOTE: As you progress through the assessment, the questionnaire saves your progress automatically as long as you stay in the same session. If you wish to end your session and return to the questionnaire at a later time, you must click the SAVE button before closing the browser window. Doing so will generate a unique link, which you can then use to continue the assessment at a later time or share it with others in your city who may better answer certain questions.
Feel free to ask any questions via the GreenStep Cities contact page at https://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/contact
This section focuses on four areas including planning and preservation in respect to development, redevelopment and water resources.
This part includes two areas that address sprawl-limiting strategies and strategies for redevelopment, including brownfield redevelopment.
This part of the assessment includes six areas that address high quality natural resource areas, floodplains, wetlands, buffers, steep slopes and urban forests.
This part of the assessment includes three areas that address stormwater management funding and incentives.
This section focuses on three areas including impervious cover, policy and green streets.
This part of the assessment includes five areas that address impervious cover, parking and vegetation.
This part of the assessment includes ten (10) areas that address stormwater policies including rate, volume, pretreatment and maintenance.
This section focuses on two areas including education and source control.
This part of the assessment consists of four areas that address education and outreach, and training.
This part of the assessment consists of two areas that address mapping and inspections.
This part of the assessment consists of six areas that address staff training, salt management, street sweeping, yard waste, inspections and yard waste.
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