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==Federal== | ==Federal== | ||
− | *[ | + | *[https://www.fema.gov/region-v-il-mi-mn-oh-wi Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)]: An agency of the US government established to provide leadership and support for the nation’s emergency management system so that States, local governments, and others can effectively prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of natural disasters. It consists of a national office and ten regional offices. |
::Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 5, 536 South Clark St., Chicago, IL 60605, Telephone: (312) 408-5500 | ::Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 5, 536 South Clark St., Chicago, IL 60605, Telephone: (312) 408-5500 | ||
*[http://www.noaa.gov/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)]: An agency of the US government established to conduct research and gather data about the global oceans, the atmosphere, space, and the sun. NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts the seas and skies, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to improve understanding and stewardship of the environment. It consists of five major organizations: the National Weather Service, the National Ocean Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, and NOAA Research. | *[http://www.noaa.gov/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)]: An agency of the US government established to conduct research and gather data about the global oceans, the atmosphere, space, and the sun. NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts the seas and skies, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to improve understanding and stewardship of the environment. It consists of five major organizations: the National Weather Service, the National Ocean Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, and NOAA Research. | ||
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*[http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/index.html Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)]: An administrative agency of the state for 91 soil and water conservation districts, 46 watershed districts, 23 metropolitan watershed management organizations, and 80 county water managers. The agency’s purpose, working through local government, is to protect and enhance the state’s irreplaceable soil and water resources by implementing the state’s soil and water conservation policy, comprehensive local water management, and the Wetland Conservation Act. It consists of a central office and eight field offices statewide. | *[http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/index.html Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)]: An administrative agency of the state for 91 soil and water conservation districts, 46 watershed districts, 23 metropolitan watershed management organizations, and 80 county water managers. The agency’s purpose, working through local government, is to protect and enhance the state’s irreplaceable soil and water resources by implementing the state’s soil and water conservation policy, comprehensive local water management, and the Wetland Conservation Act. It consists of a central office and eight field offices statewide. | ||
::Board of Water and Soil Resources, Central Office, 520 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN, 55155, Telephone: (651) 296-3767 | ::Board of Water and Soil Resources, Central Office, 520 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN, 55155, Telephone: (651) 296-3767 | ||
− | *[http://www.mda.state.mn.us/ | + | *[http://www.mda.state.mn.us/ Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)]: An agency of the state government whose purpose is to work toward a diverse agricultural industry that is profitable as well as environmentally sound; to protect public health and safety with regard to food and agricultural products; and to ensure orderly commerce in agricultural food products. It consists of a central office and over 80 offices/work sites throughout Minnesota. |
::Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 90 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55107, Telephone: (651) 297-2200 | ::Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 90 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55107, Telephone: (651) 297-2200 | ||
*[http://www.health.state.mn.us/about/direct.html Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)]: A public health agency of the state government that works with local public health agencies, federal health agencies, and other organizations to operate programs that protect and improve the health of entire communities, and programs that promote clean water, safe food, quality health care, and healthy personal choices. It consists of four locations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and seven district offices in greater Minnesota. | *[http://www.health.state.mn.us/about/direct.html Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)]: A public health agency of the state government that works with local public health agencies, federal health agencies, and other organizations to operate programs that protect and improve the health of entire communities, and programs that promote clean water, safe food, quality health care, and healthy personal choices. It consists of four locations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and seven district offices in greater Minnesota. | ||
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*[http://www.dot.state.mn.us/information/talk.html Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT)]: An agency of the state government whose purpose is to develop and implement policies, plans and programs for aeronautics, highways, motor carriers, ports, public transit and railroads. It consists of a central office and eight districts statewide. | *[http://www.dot.state.mn.us/information/talk.html Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT)]: An agency of the state government whose purpose is to develop and implement policies, plans and programs for aeronautics, highways, motor carriers, ports, public transit and railroads. It consists of a central office and eight districts statewide. | ||
:Minnesota Department of Transportation, Transportation Building, 395 John Ireland Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55155, Telephone: (651) 296-3000 | :Minnesota Department of Transportation, Transportation Building, 395 John Ireland Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55155, Telephone: (651) 296-3000 | ||
− | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.pca.state.mn.us Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)]: An agency of the state government whose purpose is to protect Minnesota’s environment through monitoring environmental quality and enforcing environmental regulations. It consists of eight offices in six regions statewide. |
:Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN 55155-4194, Telephone: (651) 296-6300 or 800-657-3864 (in Minnesota only) | :Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN 55155-4194, Telephone: (651) 296-6300 or 800-657-3864 (in Minnesota only) | ||
:*[http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater/stormwater-i.html Industrial Stormwater Permit Program]: Telephone (651) 297-2274 or 800-646-6247 (in Minnesota only) | :*[http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater/stormwater-i.html Industrial Stormwater Permit Program]: Telephone (651) 297-2274 or 800-646-6247 (in Minnesota only) | ||
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*[http://www.mncounties.org Counties]: A political division of local level government that is smaller than a state but generally larger than a city or town. In greater Minnesota, counties are often responsible for creation, implementation and enforcement of local water management plans. There are 87 counties in Minnesota. | *[http://www.mncounties.org Counties]: A political division of local level government that is smaller than a state but generally larger than a city or town. In greater Minnesota, counties are often responsible for creation, implementation and enforcement of local water management plans. There are 87 counties in Minnesota. | ||
:Association of Minnesota Counties, 125 Charles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103-2108, Telephone: (651) 224-3344 | :Association of Minnesota Counties, 125 Charles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103-2108, Telephone: (651) 224-3344 | ||
− | *[http://www.metrocouncil.org/ | + | *[http://www.metrocouncil.org/ Metropolitan Council]: A regional planning agency serving the Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area. The Council establishes regional growth policies, plans for transportation, aviation, water resources and regional recreation open space. It also provides essential services, including transit and wastewater treatment, to the region. The council consists of 16 districts in the seven-county metro area. |
:Metropolitan Council, Mears Park Center, Environmental Services, 230 East 5th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, Telephone: (651) 602-1000 | :Metropolitan Council, Mears Park Center, Environmental Services, 230 East 5th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, Telephone: (651) 602-1000 | ||
*[Municipalities and Townships]: Minnesota municipalities and townships have regulatory authority over activities within that municipality or township that are in addition to federal, state, county, and other local regulations and ordinances. The municipality or township in which the activities are to occur should be contacted for more information about specific regulations and permits required for any activity undertaken that may impact land use, stormwater, wetlands and other bodies of water, zoning, planning, grading or any land altering activity. An example includes [http://www.state.mn.us/cgi-bin/portal/mn/jsp/contentdo?subchannel=-536879913&id=-8494&agency=NorthStar Minnesota North Star Local Government] | *[Municipalities and Townships]: Minnesota municipalities and townships have regulatory authority over activities within that municipality or township that are in addition to federal, state, county, and other local regulations and ordinances. The municipality or township in which the activities are to occur should be contacted for more information about specific regulations and permits required for any activity undertaken that may impact land use, stormwater, wetlands and other bodies of water, zoning, planning, grading or any land altering activity. An example includes [http://www.state.mn.us/cgi-bin/portal/mn/jsp/contentdo?subchannel=-536879913&id=-8494&agency=NorthStar Minnesota North Star Local Government] | ||
*[http://www.lmnc.org/ League of Minnesota Cities] | *[http://www.lmnc.org/ League of Minnesota Cities] | ||
:145 University Ave. West, St. Paul, MN 55103, Telephone: (651) 281-1200 or 1-800-925-1122 | :145 University Ave. West, St. Paul, MN 55103, Telephone: (651) 281-1200 or 1-800-925-1122 | ||
− | *[http://www.maswcd.org Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) | + | *[http://www.maswcd.org/ Soil and Water Conservation Districts SWCD] (SWCD): A political subdivision of the state whose boundaries generally coincide with county boundaries and whose purpose is to encourage private landowners to conserve soil and water resources through technical assistance, funding and educational services. Districts may delegate responsibility for creation, implementation, and enforcement of local water management plans to the SWCD. |
:Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, 790 Cleveland Avenue South, Suite 201, St. Paul, MN 55116, Telephone: (651) 690-9028 | :Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, 790 Cleveland Avenue South, Suite 201, St. Paul, MN 55116, Telephone: (651) 690-9028 | ||
− | *[http://www.mnwatershed.org/ Watershed Districts (WD)]: | + | *[http://www.mnwatershed.org/ Watershed Districts (WD)]: Watershed districts are local units of government that work to solve and prevent water-related problems including flood control and water quality protection. The boundaries of the districts follow those of a natural watershed and are governed by a board of managers appointed by the boards of commissioners of the counties that have land in the district. Any activity that will impact land use, stormwater, wetlands and other bodies of water, zoning, planning, grading or any land altering activity should consult with the local watershed organization to determine the local regulations. |
− | Watershed districts are local units of government that work to solve and prevent water-related problems including flood control and water quality protection. The boundaries of the districts follow those of a natural watershed and are governed by a board of managers appointed by the boards of commissioners of the counties that have land in the district. Any activity that will impact land use, stormwater, wetlands and other bodies of water, zoning, planning, grading or any land altering activity should consult with the local watershed organization to determine the local regulations. | ||
:Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts, 540 Diffley Road, St. Paul, MN 55123, Phone: (651) 452-8506 | :Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts, 540 Diffley Road, St. Paul, MN 55123, Phone: (651) 452-8506 | ||
− | *[http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/ | + | *[http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/partners/wmo/wmo.html Watershed Management Organizations (WMO)]: A watershed management organization is a watershed district wholly within the metropolitan area or a joint powers entity established wholly or partly in the metropolitan area by special law or agreement to perform some or all of the functions of a watershed district. Any activity that will impact land use, stormwater, wetlands and other bodies of water, zoning, planning, grading or any land altering activity should consult with the local watershed organization to determine the local regulations. |
==Enabling legislation== | ==Enabling legislation== | ||
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===Model Ordinances=== | ===Model Ordinances=== | ||
The following table contains a list of links to sources for model ordinances on a variety of stormwater management issues, including: general stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, growth management, floodplain management, shoreland management, neighborhood design, effective building, elicit discharge detection and elimination, ground water protection, operations and maintenance and more. These model ordinances may be used as a starting point for communities to work from in developing and adapting ordinances to local conditions and jurisdictions. | The following table contains a list of links to sources for model ordinances on a variety of stormwater management issues, including: general stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, growth management, floodplain management, shoreland management, neighborhood design, effective building, elicit discharge detection and elimination, ground water protection, operations and maintenance and more. These model ordinances may be used as a starting point for communities to work from in developing and adapting ordinances to local conditions and jurisdictions. | ||
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This section contains additional information not contained in the section Regulatory information.
The following Federal and State legislation enables the creation of, and delegates authority for, stormwater programs and regulations.
At the State level, water law is organized into a series of Statutes and Rules. MN Statutes 103A through 103G constitute Water Law in Minnesota. These Statutes and their associated Rules are the enabling legislation related to stormwater at the State level. Links to 2004 statutes are provided.
The following table contains a list of links to sources for model ordinances on a variety of stormwater management issues, including: general stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, growth management, floodplain management, shoreland management, neighborhood design, effective building, elicit discharge detection and elimination, ground water protection, operations and maintenance and more. These model ordinances may be used as a starting point for communities to work from in developing and adapting ordinances to local conditions and jurisdictions.
Model ordinance sources
Link to this table
Source | Model Ordinance | Link |
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Center for Watershed Protection | Various | http://www.stormwatercenter.net/ |
http://www.cwp.org/ | ||
Department of Natural Resources | Shoreland | https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/shoreland/mod-ord.html |
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/shoreland/mod-ord.html | ||
Floodplain | http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/sample_ordinances.html | |
US Environmental Protection Agency | Various | http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/nps/stormwater.cfm/ |
Metropolitan Council | Stormwater Management | https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water/Planning/Water-Supply-Planning/Conservation-and-Efficiency/Toolbox.aspx |
Northland NEMO | Various | https://learn.stormwaterone.com/files/6975/MN_Resources_MS4/MN_Introduction_to_Model_Stormwater_Ordinances.pdf (Note these ordinances were developed in 2004 and may therefore be dated) |