The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is presenting a workshop to provide compliance assistance to municipalities that have received permit coverage to discharge storm water from their Municipal Separate Storm Water Sewer System.  This workshop will be held in Lansing on March 29, Holland on April 12, Bay City on April 14, and Detroit on April 20. 

The workshop will provide assistance in the development of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Initiative or Storm Water Management Program.  Presenters will focus in detail on developing a representative sampling program for total maximum daily load waterbodies, understanding post-construction storm water control for new development and redevelopment requirements, and developing and implementing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) for municipal fleet maintenance and storage yards.  Please note that the SWP3 training will focus on municipal facilities and will not cover industrial facilities.

This workshop is recommended for managers of municipal facilities, municipal planners, municipal officials, and environmental consultants.

The registration fee of $25 includes lunch and workshop materials.  Register    online at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops(click on "Upcoming DNRE Workshops").  For registration information, contact the Environmental Assistance Center at 1-800-662-9278, or e-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. 

The DNRE is committed to conserve, manage, protect, and promote accessible use and enjoyment of the state's environmental, natural resource, and related economic interests for current and future generations.