Education & Outreach
This page is designed to give municipal stormwater permittees access to educational and outreach materials available for use across the state. Multiple categories of educational and outreach materials will be hosted and highlighted to facilitate the state’s municipal stormwater jurisdiction permittees in fulfilling their educational outreach requirements.
For assistance or more information about the Education & Outreach Program please contact:
Anne Melrose
Education & Outreach Coordinator
Municipal Permit E&O Requirements
This document extracts the Education & Outreach elements of the Municipal Stormwater Permit 2024–2029 for Phase I and Phase II permittees in both Eastern and Western Washington.
Stormwater Basics Course
The Washington Stormwater Center is excited to announce the launch of our Stormwater 101 Basics online course! This is a free, self-paced training designed to build foundational awareness of stormwater management.
In under 30 minutes, participants will learn:
- What stormwater is and why it matters
- How stormwater is managed across communities
- How to recognize and report spills
Developed in collaboration with jurisdictions across Washington State, this short course is ideal for municipal employees and staff in related departments, including public works, fire, police, and city council members, who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and responsibilities associated with managing stormwater. Upon completion, learners receive a Certificate of Completion.
PCB Outreach Materials
Attention, property owners! What are PCBs? What may you be responsible for? Why should you take action now?
Are There Toxic Materials in Your Buildings? What are PCBs? Discover available resources for mitigation, the risks of PCBs, and best practices for managing PCB containing material.
Know the Risks of Toxic Materials going undetected in your building(s). Contains the time period and health concerns for PCBs with a scannable QR code.
Identifies the time period of concern and an indication that records show your building might qualify. The flyer provides a QR code to the Dept. of Ecology website for more information on PCBs.
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STORM
STORM is a coalition of 81 Western Washington jurisdictions that work together to create effective, regionally consistent, and cost-efficient education and outreach programs and messaging. STORM services help jurisdictions meet their Municipal Stormwater Permit requirements and provide professional development opportunities to staff.
Eastern Washington E&O Stormwater Work Group
Education & Outreach focused information sharing and networking for Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permittees jurisdictions in Eastern Washington.
Stormwater Partners
Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington is an independent coalition of jurisdictions, agencies, and non-profit organizations working together to protect water quality and watersheds in SW Washington. Efforts focus on collaborative education and outreach strategies to address permit needs.
E&O Updates
The Monthly E&O Update shares educational tools and resources that municipal jurisdictions can use to support local outreach and engagement efforts. Each issue highlights upcoming learning opportunities, success stories from communities across Washington, and occasional requests for assistance or collaboration from readers. Together, these updates help connect practitioners, amplify effective approaches, and strengthen education and outreach work statewide.
Customizable Poster: The Story of Stormwater
This customizable 24”x36” storyboard illustrates the journey of stormwater runoff—from its everyday sources to the pollutants it collects, and ultimately, where it flows. The white cloud in the upper left corner is intentionally left blank, allowing you to add your logo, QR code, or slogan to make it your own.
Designing and Evaluating Effective Behavior-Change Programs for Stormwater Programs
In this SAM Effectiveness Study, WSU and Evergreen StormH20 used surveys and literature to evaluate which types of stormwater problems are amenable to and best addressed by behavior-change efforts. This page includes helpful decision-support tools, templates, and guidance documents developed during the study.
Concrete Washout Best Practices: Editable Brochure
Concrete washout is one of the most common sources of illicit discharges and water quality violations on active construction sites. This brochure emphasizes the contractor’s responsibility to contain and properly manage all washout water and waste. Developed with input from the Concrete Work Group—including local jurisdictions, state regulators, and concrete industry professionals—this resource reflects the real-world challenges and practical solutions identified by experts in the field.
EWA Construction Documents
We would like to introduce three new E&O documents created to address construction site issues. Eastern WA permittees working as part of the EWA Stormwater Education & Outreach Working Group identified a need for documents with information on construction BMPs for developers, engineers, planners, review staff, contractors, and construction crews.
EWA Effectiveness Studies
The purpose of the Monitoring and Assessment permit requirement in the Eastern WA Permit is to conduct studies to determine the effectiveness of the Stormwater Management Program and communicate the findings to the region. The effectiveness studies focus on Best Management Practices (BMPs) used by Permittees and include studies focused on operational, or structural BMPS, or education and outreach practices.
The Source Control (Business/Site) Inspection Program Guidance Manual provides resources, templates, and strategies developed based on research, input, and experiences of jurisdictions that have developed similar programs.
Chapter 7 of the Guidance Manual provides numerous resources that can be utilized in programs across jurisdictions!
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Questions? Contact Laurie Larson-Pugh
Eyes on the Watershed
Explore interactive maps for local watersheds that tell their story. This can include its history, areas impacted by pollutants, how it is influenced by development, and much more.
E&O Video Content
