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Reducing Stormwater Pollution
The City of Owatonna working alone cannot be as effective in reducing stormwater pollution as if it has the participation, partnership, and combined efforts of other groups in the community all working towards the same goal.
Public Involvement
The point of public involvement is to build on community capital-the wealth of interested citizens and groups-to help spread the message on preventing stormwater pollution, to undertake group activities that highlight storm drain pollution, and contribute volunteer community actions to restore and protect local water resources.
Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
Phase II MS4s are required to follow all State and local public notice requirements when implementing their stormwater program. However, to be effective, opportunities for public involvement should be built into the fundamental process of community stormwater management. For example, the City can offer opportunities to the public to participate in stormwater program development and implementation through catch basin stenciling.
Public Involvement
Public involvement also includes:
- Educational
- Facilitating opportunities for direct action
- Volunteer programs such as:
- Riparian planting days
- Stormdrain marking
- Stream-clean up programs
- Volunteer monitoring programs
Groups such as watershed groups and conservation corps teams who want to participate in promoting environmental causes should be encouraged and offered opportunities to participate in the stormwater management program.
The City of Owatonna is excited to partner with our citizens in opportunities to be involved. If you or an organization is interested in participating, the City is offering the following opportunities for making a difference!
Feedback
The City of Owatonna appreciates any feedback, comments, or questions regarding the MS4 Program, SWPPP, and Stormwater Management Plan/Ordinance. A copy of the MS4 Permit, Program, and SWPPP document are available on the 2nd floor of City Hall for viewing during normal office hours and on the Stormwater website. The documents will also be made available during the Steele County Fair at the Clean River Partners/City Booth in the Izaak Walton League Building.
You may email Stormwater Management to submit a comments sheet or write your comments through the Stormwater Hotline.