The control of erosion and sedimentation.
Goal:
To provide urgently needed assistance for stormwater management in the form of both technical and educational outreach for each of the nine member counties.
Objective:
Assist County Departments with flood and stormwater management plan assistance including its impacts on erosion, flooding and property damage, sedimentation, aquatic health, and water quality.
Strategies:
- Increasing Education: Meet with county agencies to discuss their current plans and assess their need for additional education and assistance.
- Assist all nine S&WCD’s to develop customized materials to be used for County Commissioners and other local officials addressing issues of stormwater management in their respective watersheds.
Objective:
Create opportunities to provide education to the public about stormwater management issues
Strategies:
- Assist SWCD’s in developing and distributing area wide educational materials each year to be used for educating diverse audiences about watershed issues such as drainage, flooding, erosion, sediment, and non-point source pollution.
- Develop a methodology for county officials to gain Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) accreditation.
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