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Municipal storm water management for local governments has evolved over time from an flood control function, to a water and resource management function, to an environmental protection and regulatory function. All three functions now co-exist as responsibilities of local government. This evolution has forced changes in how storm water systems are planned, designed, constructed, operated, and financed. “Needs” are the key driver of stormwater programs and funding development. Without a well defined stormwater service need, there will not be basic support and success will be less likely. When considering how to develop and finance a stormwater program it is important to prepare a business plan that identifies strategic decisions and guides the program evolution and funding decisions. Emerging trends in funding practices include increasing complexity, blended funding, multi-jurisdictional funding, cost sharing with other public programs, broader private sector participation, and increasing influence of technology and data.
EPA Stormwater Webcast Series
Previous Webcasts: Over 10 previous webcasts on specific stormwater topics are archived and can be viewed at any time. They make great training tools for new staff. Also, you can now download these webcasts and listen to them on your iPod or MP4 player. To access previous webcasts, please visit www.epa.gov/npdes/training .
Rain garden:
A rain garden is an attractive native plant garden with a special purpose; to reduce the amount of storm water entering our waters. Rain gardens are constructed as a place to direct storm water from your roof, and are landscaped with beautiful native plant species. By creating a rain garden on your property, you can help reduce the amount of storm water that enters local streams, rivers and lakes. You can use rain the way nature
intended, instead of throwing this resource away. A rain garden is a natural way to help solve our storm water pollution problems.
DNR Local Government (MS4) Programs
Municipalities and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Sustainable Infrastructure for Water & Wastewater
Wastewater Education Materials
Water & Wastewater Pricing
Region 7 Water
Storm Water Information Clearinghouse
Sustainable Infrastructure for Water & Wastewater EPA Toolkit
Drinking Water Security for Small Systems Serving 3,300 or Fewer Persons
Strategic Planning: A Handbook for Small Water Systems
The Stormwater Center
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