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[[File:2014 BWSR Board Tour.jpg|500 px|thumb|right|alt=streambank stabilization tour photo|<font size=2>Anoka Conservation District staff giving a tour of a streambank stabilization project. Credit: Anoka Conservation District</font size>]]
 
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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
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.
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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 [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_Program_for_Municipal_Separate_Storm_Sewer_Systems_(MS4) 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.
  
 
==MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 1==
 
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===Documentation and tracking templates===
 
===Documentation and tracking templates===
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]].  
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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.  
 
*[[media:Documentation of public education activities held (Materials tracking 2015-16 overview) - EMWREP.docx|Documentation of public education activities held]] - East Metro Water Resource Education Program's method to document public education events and activities
 
*[[media:Documentation of public education activities held (Materials tracking 2015-16 overview) - EMWREP.docx|Documentation of public education activities held]] - East Metro Water Resource Education Program's method to document public education events and activities
 
*[[media:Documentation of public education activities held (MCM 1 & 2 Activities Tracking) - Faribault.xlsx|Documentation of public education activities held]] - City of Fairbault's method to document public education events and activities
 
*[[media:Documentation of public education activities held (MCM 1 & 2 Activities Tracking) - Faribault.xlsx|Documentation of public education activities held]] - City of Fairbault's method to document public education events and activities
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*[https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain EPA's Soak Up the Rain Campaign] - Provides template and customizable outreach tools and resources to educate and engage your community on the impacts of stormwater pollution and how to help solve the problem
 
*[https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain EPA's Soak Up the Rain Campaign] - Provides template and customizable outreach tools and resources to educate and engage your community on the impacts of stormwater pollution and how to help solve the problem
 
*[https://www.mwmo.org/learn/stormwater-101/what-you-can-do/snow-ice-removal/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Smart Salting Resources] - Mississippi Watershed Management Organization's Smart Salting Resources for Educators and Advocates
 
*[https://www.mwmo.org/learn/stormwater-101/what-you-can-do/snow-ice-removal/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Smart Salting Resources] - Mississippi Watershed Management Organization's Smart Salting Resources for Educators and Advocates
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*[https://www.epa.gov/npdes/national-menu-best-management-practices-bmps-stormwater#edu Public Education and Outreach] - US EPA
  
 
====Videos====
 
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*[[media: Guide to Creating DIY Rain Barrel.pdf| How to create a rain barrel]] - City of Winona's guide on how to build your own rain barrel
 
*[[media: Guide to Creating DIY Rain Barrel.pdf| How to create a rain barrel]] - City of Winona's guide on how to build your own rain barrel
  
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*[[Stormwater 101 - streets to streams]]
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*[https://www.cleanwatermn.org/resources/ Clean water resources]
  
 
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streambank stabilization tour photo
Anoka Conservation District staff giving a tour of a streambank stabilization project. Credit: Anoka Conservation District

Introduction

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.

MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 1

The MS4 General Permit requires MS4 permittees to:

  • Distribute educational materials focused on high priority, stormwater specific issues and illicit discharge recognition and reporting.
  • Develop an 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.
  • Document activities, as described in the permit.

Resources

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 1 are below.

Fact sheets and guidance documents

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

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

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.

Educational materials

Below are examples, tools, or other resources to enhance your public education program.

Resources

Videos

Public Involvement tools and examples

Below are examples, tools, or other resources to enhance your public participation/involvement program.

Adopt a storm drain programs

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 programs

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.

Rain barrel programs

General stormwater examples