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The [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_Program_for_Municipal_Separate_Storm_Sewer_Systems_(MS4) MS4 General Permit] requires MS4 permittees to: | The [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_Program_for_Municipal_Separate_Storm_Sewer_Systems_(MS4) MS4 General Permit] requires MS4 permittees to: | ||
:*Distribute [[#Educational materials|educational materials]] focused on high priority, stormwater specific issues and illicit discharge recognition and reporting. | :*Distribute [[#Educational materials|educational materials]] focused on high priority, stormwater specific issues and illicit discharge recognition and reporting. | ||
− | :*Develop an [[#Example procedures|implementation plan]] that includes target audiences; activities and schedules; measurable goals for each audience; the staff in charge of implementing the plan; coordination with any outside organizations (if any); and an evaluation to measure whether the goals are being, or on track to be, met | + | :*Develop an [[#Example procedures|implementation plan]] that includes target audiences; activities and schedules; measurable goals for each audience; the staff in charge of implementing the plan; coordination with any outside organizations (if any); and an evaluation to measure whether the goals are being, or on track to be, met. |
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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 | ||
*[https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/clean-city/adopt-a-drain/ Adopt a drain program for residents] - Example of a storm drain adoption program for residents of Minneapolis | *[https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/clean-city/adopt-a-drain/ Adopt a drain program for residents] - Example of a storm drain adoption program for residents of Minneapolis | ||
− | *[ | + | *[https://www.cleanwatermn.org/resources/adopt-a-drain-resources/ Adopt a storm drain handout] - Adopt-a-Drain's handout to new members explaining why and how to keep storm drains clean |
====Storm drain stenciling programs==== | ====Storm drain stenciling programs==== |
An educated and informed community can not only prevent pollution in stormwater, but also identify and report illicit discharges or construction activities that may negatively affect stormwater. Therefore, Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 1 of the MS4 General Permit requires every MS4 permittee to run an education and outreach program to teach their community about the impacts of stormwater discharge. The education and outreach program should foster proper stormwater management behaviors.
The MS4 General Permit requires MS4 permittees to:
Click on the blue links above in the "MS4 General Permit requirements" section to jump to the referenced section or page. Links to specific resources related to MCM 1 are listed below.
Fact sheets and guidance documents should provide background information and tips to inform your approach to implementing MCM 1 - Public Education and Outreach.
Documentation and tracking templates are examples that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the MS4 PART III.STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM (SWPPP)#1. Public Education and Outreach| MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 1 - Public Education and Outreach.
Example procedures are those that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the MS4 PART III.STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM (SWPPP)#1. Public Education and Outreach| MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 1 - Public Education and Outreach.
Below are examples, tools, or other resources to enhance your public education program.
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.
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