Difference between revisions of "MCM 1 Public Education and Outreach"
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The [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_General_Permit MS4 General Permit] requires MS4 permittees to: | The [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_General_Permit 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 [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Documentation_requirements_and_documents_to_retain_under_the_MS4_permit here]. |
Additional resources: | Additional resources: | ||
*[https://www.epa.gov/npdes/national-menu-best-management-practices-bmps-stormwater#edu EPA MCM 1 guidance] - EPA's guidance and suggested BMPs for an effective public education program | *[https://www.epa.gov/npdes/national-menu-best-management-practices-bmps-stormwater#edu EPA MCM 1 guidance] - EPA's guidance and suggested BMPs for an effective public education program | ||
*[https://cfpub.epa.gov/npstbx/WhereYouLive.cfm?StateID=24#General EPA Outreach toolbox] - EPA's outreach materials that can be used to promote proper stormwater management in your community | *[https://cfpub.epa.gov/npstbx/WhereYouLive.cfm?StateID=24#General EPA Outreach toolbox] - EPA's outreach materials that can be used to promote proper stormwater management in your community | ||
Revision as of 20:11, 6 November 2017
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Residents getting a tour of post-construction best management practices in public spaces
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, 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 fostering proper stormwater management behaviors.
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 here.
Additional resources:
- EPA MCM 1 guidance - EPA's guidance and suggested BMPs for an effective public education program
- EPA Outreach toolbox - EPA's outreach materials that can be used to promote proper stormwater management in your community