Training & Educational Opportunities

Preventing Pollution In Our Stormwater

Keeping pollutants out of the stormwater is less expensive than installing stormwater treatment facilities. The following are ways to prevent pollution from entering our stormwater:

• Leave grass clippings on the lawn
• Sweep paved areas to keep waste and debris out of storm sewers
• Reduce fertilizer and pesticide use
• Direct downspouts to lawn and gardens
• Wash cars on lawns or at a car wash
• Clean up pet waste
• Dispose of toxic waste properly

General Information

• Educational Stormwater Brochure (PDF)
• Household Stormwater Quality (PDF)

Contractor Training Information

• Construction BMP Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Stormwater Related Courses
• Altitude Training Associates, LLC
• Envirocert
• Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control
• IECA
• Stormwater Discharges From Construction Activities

Planners & Engineers Information

• Urban Drainage and Flood Control District
• Center for Watershed Protection - Technical Tools
• National Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Database
• Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water