Difference between revisions of "MCM 1 Public Education and Outreach"
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==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
| + | Click on the blue links above in the "Requirements" section to get more information and resources specific to those permit requirements. In addition, all resources related to MCM 1 are below. | ||
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| + | ===Fact sheets and guidance documents=== | ||
*[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 | ||
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| + | ===Documentation and tracking templates=== | ||
| + | *[[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 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 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 activities | ||
| + | *[[media:Documentation of public education activities held (Tracking database SCWEP Workshops) - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District.xlsx|Documentation of public education activities held]] - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District's method to document public education activities | ||
| + | *[[media:Documentation of quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed & activities held (TrackingDataBase MCMs 1-2) - Prior Lake.xlsx|Documentation of quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed and activities held]] - City of Prior Lake's method to document quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed and activities held | ||
| + | *[[media:Documentation of quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed (2016 Materials Distribution Tracking) - Faribault.xlsx|Documentation of quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed and activities held]] - City of Faribault's method to document quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed and activities held | ||
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| + | ===Example procedures=== | ||
| + | *[[media:Implementation Plan (2017 Work Plan) - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District.pdf|Public education implementation plan]] - Scott Soil and water Conservation District's public education implementation plan | ||
| + | *[[media:Implementation Plan (Education Workplan) - Arden Hills.docx|Public education implementation plan]] - Arden Hills' public education implementation plan | ||
| + | *[[media:Implementation Plan (Public Education Plan) - Crystal.pdf|Public education implementation plan]] - City of Crystal's public education implementation plan | ||
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| + | ===Educational materials=== | ||
*[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 | ||
*[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://youtu.be/V28LeETyLSQ Red Wing Public Lawn Mowing Public Service Announcement] - Short video on the importance of mulching grass and keeping grass clippings in residents' lawns and out of the storm sewer. | *[https://youtu.be/V28LeETyLSQ Red Wing Public Lawn Mowing Public Service Announcement] - Short video on the importance of mulching grass and keeping grass clippings in residents' lawns and out of the storm sewer. | ||
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| + | *[[media:Adopt-a-drain Pledge Info - St. Paul Park.pdf|Adopt-a-drain pledge]] - City of St. Paul Park's pledge to have residents adopt a stormwater drain to help prevent litter, leaves, and debris from entering the storm sewer system | ||
| + | *[[media:Protect MN Lakes and Your Family - RCWD.docx|Salt and chloride education piece]] - Rice Creek Watershed District's residential education piece on salt and chloride | ||
| + | *[[media:Raingarden Flier 2016.v2 - RCWD.pdf|Residential raingarden maintenance flier]] - Rice Creek Watershed District's raingarden educational flier | ||
| + | *[[media:RCWD Display02.final.v2 - RCWD.pdf|Protecting lakes and streams flier]] - Rice Creek Watershed District's flier on how residents can protect water quality | ||
| + | *[[media:Twitter- City website - St. Paul Park.pdf|Grass clipping and leaves tweet]] - City of St. Paul Park's tweet to remind residents to keep leaves and grass clippings out of the street and curb and gutter systems | ||
Revision as of 17:56, 11 January 2018
Contents
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 fostering proper stormwater management behaviors.
Requirements
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.
Resources
Click on the blue links above in the "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
- EPA MCM 1 guidance - EPA's guidance and suggested BMPs for an effective public education program
Documentation and tracking templates
- 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
- Documentation of public education activities held - East Metro Water Resource Education Program's method to document public education activities
- Documentation of public education activities held - City of Fairbault's method to document public education activities
- Documentation of public education activities held - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District's method to document public education activities
- Documentation of quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed and activities held - City of Prior Lake's method to document quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed and activities held
- Documentation of quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed and activities held - City of Faribault's method to document quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed and activities held
Example procedures
- Public education implementation plan - Scott Soil and water Conservation District's public education implementation plan
- Public education implementation plan - Arden Hills' public education implementation plan
- Public education implementation plan - City of Crystal's public education implementation plan
Educational materials
- EPA Outreach toolbox - EPA's outreach materials that can be used to promote proper stormwater management in your community
- 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
- Red Wing Public Lawn Mowing Public Service Announcement - Short video on the importance of mulching grass and keeping grass clippings in residents' lawns and out of the storm sewer.