The City of Ann Arbor fulfills the requirements for the Public Education measure of the Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) by providing residents with information about stormwater management, local water quality issues, and individual actions they can take to protect or improve the quality of area waters. This information, which is available in a wide variety of formats, helps citizens become more informed of water quality issues and more involved in local storm water management initiatives. Some examples of educational materials and events are included below.
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Huron River Watershed Community Calendar
The 2012 calendar includes photos from around the Huron River Watershed by local photographers Marc Akemann, Keith Matx and Ted Nelson and 12 easy steps residents can take to improve the health of the Huron River. Get your calendar for free from HRWC M-F, 9am-5pm at the NEW Center, 1100 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor.
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Phosphorus Ordinance Brochure (pdf)
This informational brochure describes Ann Arbor's phosphorus ordinance, the impacts of phosphorus pollution on the Huron River, and alternatives to phosphorus fertilizer. Copies of this brochure are available at local retail shops where fertilizer is sold. |
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Print and Advertisement Campaign
The City of Ann Arbor participates in the Huron River Watershed Council’s (HRWC) print and advertisement campaign. Previous advertisements included one on phosphorus application (pdf) and another on fall leaf clean-up (pdf). |
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Riparian Living Brochure (pdf)
This brochure provides waterfront landowners with several tips and a list of external resources to protect water quality. |
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Youth Stormwater activity (pdf)
This activity - The Mystery of the Trashy Goo - is used by summer camp participants. In summer 2009, several hundred children learned about stormwater during their camp experiences.
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Outreach Events
Each year, City staff present stormwater activities and provide educational materials at outreach events including the Earth Day Festival, the Mayor's Green Fair, and Huron River Day.
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Water Matters
Water Matters is a quarterly newsletter that is delivered with resident utility bills. Stormwater topics are often covered in these newsletters.
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Waste Watcher (Fall/Winter 09-10, pdf)
In October of each year the Fall/Winter issue of Waste Watcher is mailed to all residential addresses (including multifamily) within Ann Arbor. Topics covered are stormwater, leaf pickup, home toxics, recycling, road salt runoff, and disposal of pharmaceutical and personal care products.
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Updated March 23, 2010