Public Outreach and Education on Storm Water Impacts
CLASSROOM EDUCATION ON STORM WATER
• The number of educational materials distributed to schools.
• The number of classes, schools, or students that participate in municipal-sponsored storm water workshops or activities.
• The number of workshops held for teachers on storm water education.
• The number of certificates or other rewards given out for classes/students who participate in storm water education.
• The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of school curriculum.
• The number of students receiving storm water education as part of after-school programs.
EDUCATION/OUTREACH FOR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
• The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators.
• The number of certified businesses that participated in training for a "green certification" program.
• The number of businesses trained under a training program.
EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, PAMPHLETS, BOOKLETS, AND UTILITY STUFFERS
• List compiled of target audiences and possible activities for each.
• The number of materials created and distributed.
• The number of events attended with displays.
• The number of people at an event who saw the display (guest book) or took a pamphlet/booklet.
LAWN AND GARDEN ACTIVITIES
• The number of partnerships established with local lawn care businesses.
• The number of partnerships established with lawn care suppliers/retail stores.
• The number of municipal employees trained in proper lawn care practices.
• The number of homeowners that attend training workshops for lawn/garden care BMPs.
• A survey of homeowners about their lawn care behavior before and after message is delivered.
• Fertilizer and pesticide residues in runoff.
• The number of requests for soil testing.
LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT
• The number of meetings held to educate citizens and developers about low impact development.
• The percentage of land use codes reviewed to ensure consistency with low impact development principles and practices.
• The number of new site plans that incorporate low impact development principles and practices.
• The number of municipal-owned facilities that are retrofitted with low impact development practices.
PET WASTE MANAGEMENT
• Whether or not a pet waste ordinance was developed.
• The number of "clean up after your pet" signs posted in parks and neighborhoods.
• The number of dog-walking designated areas in parks.
• Nutrient and bacteria levels in runoff.
• The number of citations given under an enforcement program.
• The number of posters/brochures put up in pet supply stores.
• The number of educational materials given out to pet owners.
POLLUTION PREVENTION FOR BUSINESSES
• [See Education/Outreach for Commercial Activities]
PROMOTIONAL GIVEAWAYS
• The number of items given out.
• The number of events attended (to give out items).
• The number of partnerships with radio and TV stations for promotions.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES
• The pounds of household hazardous waste collected on amnesty days.
• The number of pickup days per year.
• The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners.
• The number of partnerships established with businesses.
• The number of curbside pickup days.
• Toxic chemical levels in receiving waters.
STORM WATER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
• (See Educational Displays, Pamphlets, Booklets, and Utility Stuffers)
TAILORING OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO MINORITY AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND CHILDREN
• The number of brochures/posters created in non-English languages.
• The number of partnerships established with minority organizations.
• Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods.
• The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods.
TRASH MANAGEMENT
• The mass of trash removed from conveyance systems and receiving waters during cleanup campaigns.
• The number of structural trash controls installed.
• Floatables in receiving waters.
• Track the number of additional trash bins installed and signage posted.
• Whether or not a litter ordinance was established.
USING THE MEDIA
• The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV.
• The number of storm-water-related press releases.
• The number of storm-water-related articles published.
WATER CONSERVATION PRACTICES FOR HOMEOWNERS
• The number of partnerships established with local water utilities.
• The number of water conservation utility inserts that are distributed with utility bills.
• A survey of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the message is delivered.
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