Stormwater Coalition

Working Together to Reduce Stormwater Pollution

Established in 2000, the Monroe County Stormwater Coalition is composed of 28 municipal members. By working together, Coalition members are able to comply with the federal stormwater regulations and improve water quality in a cost-effective manner. At this time, the Coalition is funded through membership fees and state and federal grants. However, the Coalition is pursuing a long-term funding strategy.

The Coalition meets on a monthly basis and leadership is provided by a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Executive Committee. The Coalition has two staff persons that are housed at the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services. The work of the Coalition is advanced by 4 task groups: Construction/Post-Construction, Education/Public Participation, Illicit Discharges, and Pollution Prevention.

The Coalition implements a wide range of projects and programs that reduce stormwater pollution including public education, training for municipal employees, and assistance with stormwater system mapping. The Coalition partners with several agencies including the Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Water Education Collaborative at the Rochester Museum & Science Center in order to utilize existing expertise in the community and maximize its efforts.

The Coalition’s work has been honored with the following awards:

"Environmental Excellence Award" from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
“Management Innovation Award” from the American Public Works Association
“Empire State Award for the Advancement of Stormwater Management” from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Coalition staff can be reached at 585 753-5472 or 585 753-5468 or 585 753-5441.

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Stormwater Coalition of Monroe County 2008-2009 Joint Annual Report

The Coalition's 2008-2009 Joint Annual Report for the period March 10, 2008 through March 9, 2009 includes Coalition-wide compliance activities that were accomplished during the reporting period and performance measures to evaluate overall effectiveness of each Minimum Control Measure. Reportable activities specific to each Coalition Member may be obtained from the individual municipality. The Public is encouraged to review these materials and provide comments to the Coalition Staff at the phone numbers listed above, or to the Coalition Member's Representative as provided below.

View the Stormwater Coalition of Monroe County 2008-2009 Joint Annual Report

View a List of Stormwater Coalition of Monroe County Member Representatives

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Stormwater Coalition Members

Towns

Villages

Others

Download Make Your Home the Solution to Stormwater Pollution with Coalition Logo

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Coalition Education and Public Participation Projects

2005-2006 Stormwater Coalition Annual Report Presentation

Make Your Home the Solution to Stormwater Pollution Flyer

Stormwater Door Hanger

Stormwater Bookmark

Great Lawns - Great Lakes Newsletter March 2006

Great Lawns - Great Lakes Newsletter June 2006

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Coalition Construction/Post-Construction Related Projects

Stormwater and Construction Brochure

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Coalition Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Projects

Pools, Fountains & Spas Brochure

Fertilizer & Pesticide Applications Brochure

Draft Stressed Stream Analysis of the Larkin and Northrup Creek Watersheds 2007

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Coalition Pollution Prevention Projects

Developing an Effective Municipal Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program (June, 2008)

The Coalition has prepared a guidance manual to provide a planning process for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) to identify the municipal operation activities that generate pollutants and the Best Management Practices (BMPs) applicable to these activities. Successful completion of this process will help ensure the MS4 is able to meet all State requirements for Minimum Measure 6, Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations.

View the guidance manual Monroe County Coalition Guidance to Developing an Effective Municipal Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program, June 2008. (750 kb pdf file)

To further assist MS4s in the development of their Municipal Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program, templates for the Municipal Stormwater Assessment Checklists and Best Management Practices are provided below.

View the Municipal Stormwater Assessment Checklist template. (.xls file)

View the BMP Summary Sheet template. (.doc file)

View BMP templates for the following areas: (.doc files)