2006 – 2011

We used a variety of methods to make Rhode Island residents aware of stormwater pollution and its solutions.

Spreading The Word With Statewide Stormwater Education

We conducted a public awareness campaign using humorous ads on buses, at bus shelters, on the radio, and at popular recreation spots. (See our bus king below!)
We created a website with stormwater resources and access to educational materials.
We published a myriad of articles and cartoons through mass media outlets.
We produced a series of educational resources for schools and incorporated stormwater topics into existing youth education programs.

Helping MS4s Reach Their Residents

We created a comprehensive manual of public outreach and involvement strategies and materials for MS4s to use.
We offered customized stormwater education and outreach strategies to any interested MS4, targeting pollutants of concern.
We assisted with storm drain markings, rain garden installation and maintenance trainings, and Low Impact Development implementation projects.

More About Municipal Outreach

Building Stormwater Programs Through Ordinances, Policies, and Changes in Local Practices

We developed a model ordinance for erosion and sediment control.
We created a Low Impact Development (LID) database, showcasing stormwater-friendly best management practices around the state.
We produced a rain garden training module to train professionals.
We assisted in planning and implementing a stormwater utility district workshop series to support creation of municipal utility districts in RI.

More About Stormwater Policy and Practices

Conducting State, Municipal, and Private Sector Workshops

We conducted more than 40 workshops and trainings.
We compiled all workshop information and made it available online.
We conducted evaluations of most workshops and summarized all data, which is also available online.

All of our accomplishments are summarized on a yearly basis in official progress reports.