MCM 1 - Public Education and Outreach

The purpose of this MCM is to make the public aware of the MS4 program, the importance of cleaning up storm water and the potentially negative impact disposal practices and everyday activities may have on storm water quality. Distributing educational materials and performing outreach to inform citizens about the impacts polluted storm water runoff discharges can have on water quality.

The City's implementation includes to conduct classroom educational activities for K-12 grades and to provide educational campaigns for households and businesses on a variety of storm water pollution preventation practices, including pet waste management, proper fertilization techniques, automobile maintenance, reducing storm water runoof and keeping construction sediment on site.