Complete report - Partners for Clean Streams

Collaborator(s):
Maumee RAP
Storm Water Workshop for Municipal Officials Throughout the Maumee AOC
November 1993
Description:
Lead Organization:
Collaborator(s):
This workshop was for local elected officials and their staff regarding nonpoint source
pollution and urban storm water runoff, specifically describing the challenges faced by
communities in the greater Toledo area. Topics included storm water regulations,
introduced examples of BMPs, and discussed topics such as lawn chemicals, yard
waste, household hazardous waste, and construction site runoff. This well-attended
workshop also introduced the Maumee RAP to many local leaders and educated
participants how they could be part of the RAP process.
Maumee RAP Urban Runoff Action Group
TMACOG (funded in part through a federal nonpoint source grant, Clean Water Act
Section 104(b)(3))
Ottawa River-Swan Creek Construction Site Erosion Control Demonstration Project
1993-1994
Description:
Lead Organization:
Collaborator(s):
Offered cost sharing to developers and landowners willing to use BMPs.
TMACOG, Lucas SWCD
BGSU, Maumee RAP Urban Runoff Action Group
Erosion Control Workshop
1994
Description:
Lead Organization:
Workshop held at the Quarry Pond Farm as part of the Ottawa River-Swan Creek
Construction Site Erosion Control Demonstration Project. Approximately 30 people
viewed sample erosion control mattings on the newly constructed Mosquito Creek
diversion channel leading to the Blue Creek Wetlands. They also listened to project
updates and participated in other erosion control discussions.
Maumee RAP Urban Runoff Action Group, TMACOG
Storm Drain Stenciling
1995-Present
Description:
This is a volunteer program to paint a “Dump No Waste, Drains to Lake” message
near storm drains. This educational program was established to educate citizens that
these drains usually lead directly to the nearest stream, not to a wastewater treatment
plant. It is hoped that these stencils discourage citizens from illegally dumping
pollutants such as used oil, paint, turpentine, pet and yard waste, and cleaning
solutions down the drain and, instead, to properly dispose of their waste. As of 2000,
2,384 drains have been stenciled in eight communities using 32 volunteers groups. In
2000, the City of Toledo approved the creation of a permanent “no dumping” message
Activities and Accomplishments
in the Maumee Area of Concern
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Issue 4: Urban Runoff