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A. MCMII: Public education and outreach <br /> 1. The Permit requires that,within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees revise their <br /> education and outreach program that focuses on illicit discharge recognition and reporting, as well as other specifically <br /> selected stormwater-related issue(s)of high priority to the permittee during this permit term. Describe your current <br /> educational program, including any high-priority topics included: <br /> The City of Elk River is comprised of a mix of commercial business districts, established and new residential <br /> developments, and agriculture land uses. Therefore the educational focus rotates through residential issues, construction <br /> activities, and illicit discharges around commercial business districts. When able the City partners with Sherburne County <br /> SWCD to provide education to our residents. Newsletter distributed to residents includes stormwater section discussing <br /> proper practices for activities such as fall yard practices and winter deicing. The City has a stormwater page on the <br /> website to communicate stormwater-related messages. <br /> 2. List the categories of BMPs that address your public education and outreach program, including the distribution of <br /> educational materials and a program implementation plan. Use the first table for categories of BMPs that you have <br /> established and the second table for categories of BMPs that you plan to implement over the course of the permit term. <br /> Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and completed. In <br /> addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement and/or maintain the <br /> BMPs. Refer to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's(EPA)Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s <br /> (http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf). <br /> If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key after the last line to generate a new row. <br /> Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes <br /> Complete outline of education activity implementation program <br /> and implementation schedule for the upcoming permit year by <br /> Education Activity Implementation Plan June 30th. <br /> The City will update their web page to include water resource <br /> related issues. The City will update its existing webpage with <br /> additional water resource related information beginning March <br /> City Stormwater Information Link 2005. <br /> Meeting with Gravel Miners, Building Contractors, Hold meetings as needed to inform these professionals of <br /> Developers, and Excavators stormwater related issues as appropriate. <br /> Work with Sherburne County Zoning and Soil& Water <br /> Conservation District, Watershed Partners, Stormwater Steering <br /> Committee, and Water Resource Coordinators Group to make <br /> Meetings with Educational Professionals effective use of stormwater education programs as appropriate. <br /> Report on yearly NPDES regulations and activities in Annual <br /> Report, urban storm water impacts to water bodies, current <br /> SWPPP status during an annual presentation each year of <br /> permit cycle.Additionally provide a specific review of SWPPP <br /> Presentations to City Council when considering zoning request. <br /> Provide a presentation at City Department meetings to generate <br /> Staff awareness of SWPPP regulations and to develop projects <br /> City Staff Meetings with appropriate BMPs applied. <br /> In the spring of year 1 send out a written survey in a random <br /> sample of mailings. They survey will gauge each selected <br /> household's practices related to the topic that will be featured in <br /> the following fall's brochure. This will help the City understand <br /> Citizen Survey what topics are important to the City. <br /> Published stormwater pollution prevention related article in the <br /> Annual Newsletter to spread awareness of stormwater related <br /> Newsletter issues. <br /> Annually broadcasted stormwater related information over the <br /> Cable Access Channel Cable Access Channel. <br /> BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes <br /> 3. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s)who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this <br /> MCM: <br /> City Engineer/ Environmental Coordinator <br /> www.pca.state.mn.us 651-296-6300 800-657-3864 TTY 651-282-5332 or 800-657-3864 • Available in alternative formats <br /> wq-strm4-49a • 5131113 Page 9 of 17 <br />