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===Documentation and tracking templates===
 
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*[[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
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*[[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 activities
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*[[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 (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
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*[[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 events and activities
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*[[media:Education Event Planning Worksheet Fillable - Rochester.pdf|Documentation of public education activities held]] - City of Rochester's method to document public education events and 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 & 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
 
*[[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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*[[media:Education Handout Worksheet Fillable - Rochester.pdf|Documentation of quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed and activities held]] - City of Rochester's method to document quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed and activities held
 
*[[media:Annual Evaluation of measureable goals (2016 SCWEP Annual Report) - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District.pdf|Annual evaluation]] Scott Soil and Water Conservation District's annual evaluation to measure whether the goals are being, or on track to be, met
 
*[[media:Annual Evaluation of measureable goals (2016 SCWEP Annual Report) - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District.pdf|Annual evaluation]] Scott Soil and Water Conservation District's annual evaluation to measure whether the goals are being, or on track to be, met
  

Revision as of 20:54, 8 February 2018

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 here.

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

  • EPA MCM 1 guidance - EPA's guidance and suggested BMPs for an effective public education program

Documentation and tracking templates

Example procedures

Educational materials