Difference between revisions of "MCM 1 Public Education and Outreach"
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MS4s are required to develop and implement a program to educate their community on the impact of stormwater discharge with the goal of fostering proper stormwater management behaviors. An educated and informed community can not only prevent pollution in stormwater, but also identify and report illicit discharges or non compliant construction activities. | MS4s are required to develop and implement a program to educate their community on the impact of stormwater discharge with the goal of fostering proper stormwater management behaviors. An educated and informed community can not only prevent pollution in stormwater, but also identify and report illicit discharges or non compliant construction activities. | ||
*[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 | ||
Revision as of 20:11, 25 September 2017
MS4s are required to develop and implement a program to educate their community on the impact of stormwater discharge with the goal of fostering proper stormwater management behaviors. An educated and informed community can not only prevent pollution in stormwater, but also identify and report illicit discharges or non compliant construction activities.
- EPA MCM 1 guidance - EPA's guidance and suggested BMPs for an effective public education program