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Stormwater Resources

Links to courses, calculators, and manuals for a more hands-on approach to learning about stormwater management.

Opti-Tool

An EPA-developed spreadsheet tool to assist with building a stormwater management plan. The tool lets the user estimate control costs and targets, as well as nutrient loads as a function of runoff.

Opti-Tool

Free Webinar

This free course titled “When Basic BMPs Are Not Enough” outlines the steps to meeting MS4 compliance.

Free Webinar

Course Modules

The Municipal Online Stormwater Training (MOST) Center offers free online courses in defining the stormwater issue, structuring financing, and managing assets. The resource section contains manuals for everything from running public meetings to considering site design for BMPs.

MOST Center

Codes and Ordinances

A code and ordinance worksheet available on the MOST site facilitates incorporating community-specific guidelines into a stormwater management program.

Code & Ordinance Worksheet

IDDE Manual

From the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), a manual on illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) for municipalities.

IDDE Manual