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2013 Annual Report
The City of High Point continues to progress and develop while implementing the stormwater
management program to comply with the requirements of NPDES Permit Number NCS000421.
The Stormwater Services Division is responsible for ensuring that the City is in compliance with
requirements of High Point's MS4 Phase II NPDES stormwater discharge permit. The
responsibilities of permit compliance are split between the Public Services Department, Planning
and Development Department, and the Engineering Services Department.
The purpose of this report is to summarize the stormwater program components that have been
implemented during the fiscal year (FY) 2012-2013 of the stormwater discharge permit. The
following report will provide an overview of the progress that the City of High Point has made in
implementing the six minimum control measures for the MS4 Phase II NPDES Permit, which
includes: Public Education and Outreach; Public Involvement and Participation; Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination; Construction Site Runoff Controls; Post -Construction Site Runoff
Controls; Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations.
Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
In order to meet the objectives of the public education and outreach program, the City of High
Point continues to rely on the collaboration and building partnerships with other governmental
entities while implementing some of its own public education BMP's . The two multi -
governmental groups that the City of High Point has partnered with this past fiscal year, are the
Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership and Stormwater S.M.A.R.T. (Simple Measures to
Address Runoff Pollution in the Triad).
Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership
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The Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership is a collaboration of 17
local governments in the Piedmont Triad that work together to educate
residents about stormwater and water quality issues; including non -
point source pollution, regulations, and best management practices.
Joint funding is used to broadcast television commercials and purchase
education materials such as brochures, watershed signs, and storm
drain markers. The website address for the Piedmont Triad Water
Quality Partnership is(http://www.piedmontwaterquality.org/). Refer to Appendix A for the FY
12/13 Annual Report for the Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership.

Stormwater S.M.A.R.T PIEDMONT TRIAD
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In response to the needs of member governments, Stormwater S.M.A.R.T.
was created by the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) to satisfy the
requirements of the NPDES Phase II outreach, education, and public
involvement for the participating local jurisdictions. The PTRC is a S I
voluntary association of municipal and county governments, enabled by
state law to promote regional issues and cooperation among members.
There is currently a membership of 20 local governments. Joint funding is used to develop and
distribute stormwater and water quality education materials to the public. Stormwater S.M.A.R.T
is constantly changing website, brochures and other related materials to reflect the nature of the
organization that is dedicated to providing the public with the most up-to-date, relevant
stormwater information and participation opportunities. The website address for Stormwater
S.M.A.R.T. is (http://www.stonnwatersmart.org/). Refer to Appendix B for the FY 12/13 Annual
Report for Stormwater S.M.A.R.T.
Keep High Point Beautiful
The chapter follows a practical approach that unites citizens, businesses,
and organizations within the City of High Point to find solutions that
advance our core issues of preventing litter, reducing waste, and beautifying
communities. Meetings are held on the third Monday of every other month.
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As part of the greater Keep America Beautiful, this organization looks to
citizens, government, businesses, and industries within the corporate limits of the City of High
Point to implement the program chapter. The Stormwater Division relies greatly upon this
organization with helping to promote educational outreach opportunities along with volunteers to
help clean up local water ways and to prevent further litter and debris from entering into the
stormwater drainage system.
Stormwater Service Division Educational Outreach
The Stormwater Services Division continues to implement and develop
its own public education and outreach for FY 12/13. The Stormwater
Services Division continues to update and maintain a website
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website includes a section on public education and provides links to
the Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership and Stormwater
S.M.A.R.T. websites. The website also provides information on
stormwater BMPs, links to water quality related TV advertisements,
and information on volunteer opportunities. A link is available for
citizens to request a speaker to come and speak on the topic of
water quality.
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Water Quality in the Classroom
The Stormwater Division staff works with students throughout area schools within the City of
High Point, offering a variety of programs to address water quality issues and the impacts upon
stream habitats and wildlife. Study sessions can be designed for every classroom setting for
Elementary, Middle, and High School students. These activities continue to be developed, and
will respond to requests from teachers for specific demonstrations
and discussions.
Environscape Presentations
In addition to working with area schools, the Stormwater Division
conducts presentations that revolve around the environscape to
address potential sources and contributors to the degradation of
water quality. This presentation is used during special events for the
public held throughout the year. The Enviroscape is a portable
model used to help people of all ages better understand point and non -point source pollution
through hands -on -demonstrations. Stormwater Division staff use the Enviroscape to help
students better understand the concept of a watershed and how pollution flows downstream. This
helpful model is used to connect students to pollution sources in their own backyard, including
parking lots, construction sites, dog waste and agricultural impacts.
Program Educational Booth
Stormwater Management Program staff designed and produced
educational materials and public information displays for various
events held throughout the year. Material can be available for all
ages at each session. Pamphlets and brochures on water quality
issues have also been placed in City Hall, the Library, and the
Piedmont Environmental Center.
Business Education Outreach
As part of a new initiative focused on Business Outreach Education, the Stormwater Division has
been working with local restaurants by promoting best practices for reducing stormwater
pollution. In 2009, the UNC Institute for the Environment (IE) partnered with the Town of
Chapel Hill's Stormwater Management Division to improve stormwater management in the
commercial sector. An advisory committee comprised of stormwater and business professionals
identified the food service industry as one of several important commercial targets for
educational efforts. Six focus groups were conducted with restaurant managers and staff to
determine their knowledge of restaurant impacts on water quality and the most effective methods
for educating food service staff. Information gathered from the focus groups and the advisory
committee guided the development of educational videos and posters in both Spanish and

English. Training format, dissemination of materials and response to training materials are being
evaluated to establish the most effective ways to reach both the restaurant managers and kitchen
staff. Funding for this project was provided by the Wallace Genetic Foundation. The City of
High Point has received permission from the Town of Chapel Hill to utilize the training program
and has been using this information to help educate to local restaurants and promote the overall
improvement of water quality in the area. Examples of these educational materials can be viewed
in the below pictures. The City of High Point has been making a great effort to work closely with
Guilford County Environmental Health Department, specifically with inspections staff
concerning the identification of potential pollutant sources into the stormwater drainage system.
Public Service Departmental Staff also provided a training session during the Sery Safe course
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Watershed Signs
Signs have been placed along major streams throughout the City of
High Point identifying the watershed name and in some cases the
individual stream name. These signs increase public awareness about
the importance of watersheds and encourage good stewardship of the
state's valuable rivers, streams, wetlands, lakes and ground water. The
City of High Point organizes its water resource planning around
watersheds in order to provide a meaningful process for maintaining
or restoring the health of our streams, lakes and rivers. Informing
citizens about watersheds close to home offers a better understanding
of how activities in individual watersheds affect the quality of water in
their communities and adjoining watersheds.
Public Involvement and Participation
The City of High Point sponsors a number of volunteer programs that focus on reducing the
amount of trash and litter along streets and waterways. The City of High Point either sponsored
or assisted in the following volunteer programs in FY 11/12:
BjgSw_eep — Event held on October 6, 2012 had a total of 254 volunteers with an estimated
3,540 pounds of trash removed on over 13 sites. Event held on October 5th, 2013 had a total of
577 people volunteers with an estimated 3,400 pounds of trash material removed at over 17 sites.
The Great American Cleanup — Event held on April 21, 2012 had a total of 615 people
volunteers to collect an estimated 3,360 pounds of trash, which included 560 pounds of recycling
and 15 tires. Event held on April 21, 2013 had a total of 347 people volunteers with an estimated
5,340 pounds of trash, which included 280 pounds of recycling.

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collected under this program during FY 12/13. The City is currently looking towards promoting
better efforts made with the Adopt -A -Stream and Adopt -A -Street program to gain current citizen
groups and businesses involved with litter'and debris removal.
Adopt -A -Stream Program
The Adopt -A -Stream Program provides individuals and groups the
opportunity to become involved in an environmental program that
helps protect our natural resources. The objectives of this program
E are to increase community involvement and awareness of the City's
water resources, while working to improve the water quality and
overall stream habitat. Participants must agree to collect litter along
their adopted stream twice a year for at least two years.
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A -Stream Program. A section of Boulding Branch was adopted by the T.W. Andrews High
School during FY 09/10. Their five year contract will be up in April on 2015. The following
additional groups have agreed to participate in the Adopt a Stream Program during (FY) 12/13:
Girl Scout Troop 41572, Southwest Middle School 71h grade, Southwest Middle School 8th
grade; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints (High Point Ward). Girl Scout Troop
41572 adopted a section of Boulding Branch; Southwest Middle School 71h grade adopted an
unnamed stream located on their property; Southwest Middle School 81h grade adopted a section
of the east fork of the Deep River located along the greenway; The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter -Day Saints adopted a section of the East Fork of the Deep River. All four groups have
agreed to a two year contract to clean their assigned streams twice a year.

Build a Buffer Program
Degraded stream buffers reduce water quality, reduce wildlife and fish populations and can cause
serious property damage through bank erosion. The City of High Point has collaborated with the
Cooperative Extension Agency to promote the use of buffers along stream banks throughout the
city and county.Restoring a healthy stream buffer is key to restoring natural stream functions and
aquatic habitats. Benefits include channel stabilization, improved water quality, improved
wildlife and fish populations and improved aesthetics. Successful riparian management practices
protect and/or establish native vegetation along streams, which helps prevent bank erosion, traps
sediment and filters other pollutants. Citizens can request vegetative stakes throughout various
buffer building workshops to plant along private property.
Storm Drain Marking and/or Stenciling
The Stormwater Division has conducted a Storm Drain Marking/Stenciling program since 2007.
This program encourages local businesses, scout groups, neighborhood groups, and others to get
involved in protecting local water quality by painting "No Dumping, Drains to Waterways" to
area stormwater drainage inlets. Several hundred storm drains have been marked since the
program started. From this, the Stormwatcr Division would like to start documenting drainage
inlets that have been marked along with the number of drainage inlets that need to be marked in
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Volunteer Request on Website
A volunteer request form has been installed on the City of High Point
website. Interested citizens can request to be contacted by the
jStormwater Division for the following activities:
• Adopt a Stream
• Storm Drain Marker Program
• Request to have a speaker on stormwater related topics
The Stormwater Division received 12 web volunteer requests during FY 12113
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The Stormwater Services Division continues to implement a
stormwater infrastructure inventory program. City personnel
and summer interns have worked in the past to collect spatial
data and incorporate the data into a series of maps containing
the stormwater infrastructure. Spatial data has been collected
using GPS units and then incorporated into the ArcGIS system.
The GIS database is constantly being updated with new data
collected from construction and the maintenance/upgrades to g� `Vt
the existing stormwater drainage infrastructure. It has been _ 'NEW
estimated that 96% of the stormwater drainage system has been inventoried. The above shows a
sample area that was completed as part of the City of High Point stormwater inventory project. A
red asterisk identifies a stormwater outfall.
An Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Manual, was designed for the development of the
IDDE program in July 2011. The overall goal is to prevent, locate, and correct illicit discharges
and connections. The manual was intended to assist City staff with the
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implementation of the IDDE program. It should be used as a guidance
document for staff in the day-to-day activities related to IDDE and can
serve as a training tool to ensure that all staff follows the same
procedures when responding to illicit discharge concerns. The manual
describes the procedures that were used for the development of the
IDDE program for the City of High Point's MS4. The development of
this IDDE program is based on the specific needs of the City of High
Point and the watersheds that fall within the City limits. The results of
using this manual will ensure that the IDDE program fulfills the intent
of the General Permit while maintaining an effective program for the
future.

The Stormwater Services Division has established a dry
weather monitoring program. The initial part of the program
involved the inventory of all EPA defined standard classified
outfalls to monitor the current conditions after a 72 hour period
of dry weather. Water Quality data is collected if flow has been
detected through an outfall to determine whether an illicit
discharge has occurred. A total of 383 Outfalls have been
inspected through the Dry Weather Monitoring Program during
the FY 12/13. Personnel will continue to monitor the EPA defined outfalls and work towards the
goal of inspecting all of the City of High Point outfalls throughout the stormwater drainage
system eventually
Illicit discharges are addressed by the Stormwater Services Division as identified through the dry
weather monitoring program, customer service line, reports received from field crews, or from
the stormwater infrastructure inventory program. The City of High Point Illicit Discharge and
Connection Ordinance is utilized for enforcement once illicit discharges are detected. A total of
17 illicit discharges were identified by the Stormwater Services Division and eliminated during
the FY 12/13.
The Stormwater Divisionis is in the process of creating a business outreach and recognition
program to identify target audiences and involve the education program to those groups. To date,
the Stormwater Division has conducted outreach activities aimed at educating local residents
about stormwater and water quality issues; including non -point source pollution, regulations, and
best management practices. These programs have been successful and well received by the
general public. The Stormwater Division plans to expand education efforts and redirect the focus
to the local business community. Outreach to the local businesss community will focus on
identifying and eliminating illicit discharges and connections to the City of High Point
stormwater drainage system. Public outreach is also an important step in the City's overall Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program, which is another requirement in the
Phase II Permit. By educating business owners about IDDE, the City is effectively addressing
two permit requirements with a single program.
The City of High Point relies'on local citizens, field staff, and comprehensive inspections to
detect the potential problem areas quickly, so that appropriate actions can be addressed before
significant water quality degradation occurs. Citizens reporting incidents that have occurred
within City limits can report directly to the Stormwater Services Division at [phone]
during normal business hours (Monday thru Friday 7: 00 am to 5: 00 pm). Likewise, other City
departments or outside agencies can report water quality incidents directly to the Stormwater
Services Division as well. From this, the City of High Point Customer Service Line (336) 883-
3111 will be available for citizens to notify the City of illicit discharges and connections after
regular business hours. All calls are documented and the information is forwarded to the
Stormwater Services Division for follow-up. Date, Time, Location, and Description of

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Discharge/Connection should all be noted. The Stormwater Division will then conduct a field
investigation into the potential source. This can help to determine the type of problem and the
level of response required.
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
The Engineering Services Department implements and enforces the City of High Point's
sediment and erosion control program in compliance with the State of North Carolina Sediment
and Erosion Control program. Section 9-7-11 of the City of High Point Development Ordinance
provides a regulatory mechanism for erosion and sediment control. Construction plan review and
site inspection are incorporated into High Point's sediment and erosion control program as well.
The Erosion Control Program is responsible for reviewing and approving Erosion Control Plans,
issuing Land -disturbing Permits, inspecting Erosion Control Measures, enforcing State and Local
Erosion Control Ordinances, and investigating complaints from citizens concerning
sedimentation.
An education pamphlet for erosion control operators was created and is currently distributed by
the Planning and Inspections Department with all building permits. The City of High Point
Customer Service Line [phone] is available for the public to report sediment and erosion
control issues. All calls are documented and the information is forwarded to the Engineering
Services Department for follow-up.
Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure that a water quality device effectively removes
stormwater pollutants. Pursuant to Section 9-7-5 (d) 5 of the City of High Point Development
Ordinance, engineered stormwater control structures must be inspected annually and the City is
required to record the results and notify the responsible property owner or owner's association
when maintenance or repairs are necessary. Upon inspection, if repairs are needed, the
responsible party is given 90 days to make the necessary improvements. The City of High Point
BMP Design Manual and the Stormwater BMP Maintenance Guidance Manual provides general
design guidelines for major BMPs and recommended maintenance schedules.
The High Point Planning and Development Department revised the Development Ordinance to
comply with the post -construction site runoff control requirements of NPDES Phase II
stormwater regulations in FY 06/07. The City of High Point continues to implement the
following post -construction stormwater management practices and strategies:
• Watershed development plan review;
• Require alternate and engineered stormwater controls for development and redevelopment as
defined in Chapter 7 of the City of High Point Development Ordinance;
• Require and enforce stream buffers;

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• Conduct structural stormwater BMP inspections;
• Implement and enforce Chapter 7 of the City of High Point Development Ordinance.
The Stormwater Services Division inspected 249 stormwater BMPs
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during FY 12113. Examples of deficiencies found during the BMP
inspections include overgrown vegetation, trees on dam, lack of
sufficient ground cover, erosion, and non-functioning BMPs (See
below far a summary of the stormwater BMP inspections for FY
12113). The Stormwater Services is currently working with the
responsible parties to ensure.that the required maintenance is
performed. The non -compliant BMPs will be brought before High
Point City Council later in the year for enforcement.
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Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The City of High Point continues to implement an operation and maintenance program for the
MS4 system. The following activities are performed to prevent or reduce pollutant runoff into
the stormwater drainage system:
i • Street Sweeping;
• Catch -basin cleaning with a vactor truck;
• Removal of trash and debris from the drainage system through general maintenance
activities;
Summary of Street Sweeping Program
The purpose of the street sweeping program is to keep the City of
High Point's streets clean while removing sediment and associated
contaminates before they enter the storm sewer system and
eventually into the streams. Routes can be found on the Street
Sweeping Plan map as can be view in Appendix C. The
Stormwater Services Division currently operates two street
sweepers year-round to sweep curb and gutter streets within the
City of High Point. There are 45 routes that the sweeper operators

utilize to sweep 1,300 curb miles. It takes three months for two sweepers to complete routes 1-
45. The Central Business District (241 curb miles) is swept six times annually, four times during
the normal routes and twice during the fall and spring furniture markets.
The trash/debris picked up by the sweepers is disposed of at the Kersey Valley Landfill, a
licensed C&D landfill with the tonnage dumped by each sweeper kept on file. The sweepers are
cleaned out daily at the equipment wash bay at the Fleet Maintenance Facility to ensure that
excess materials are contained within the Oil/Sediment Separator. The street sweeping material
must not be allowed to re-enter the stormwater drainage system. The material must be dewatered
in a contained area and the water treated with an appropriate and
approved control measure or discharged into the sanitary sewer.
The solid material is stored and disposed of properly to avoid
discharging during a storm event.
The City does miscellaneous sweeping of streets during the leaf
season as required to keep excessive dirt from the streets. The
Ston~nwater Division will monitor and sweep areas as necessary to
keep leaves and debris from plugging stormwater catch basins.
During the fall, the Street Maintenance Division picks up leaves throughout the City of High
Point. All leaves picked up are taken to the Ingleside Composting and Mulching Facility for
disposal with the tonnage of leaves received at the Ingleside Facility kept on file. The Street
Maintenance Division currently operates five pull behind self-contained leaf collectors and three
"one-man operation" vacuum truck mounted self-contained leaf collectors. Along with this, the
Street Maintenance has begun to use these trucks for miscellaneous cleaning along heavily
littered streets and right-of-ways. Streets are prioritized according to the amount of litter with the
streets that are ranked highest receiving the most attention.
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Catch Basin Cleaning and Maintenance
The Stormwater Services Division operates one vactor truck
for catch basin and pipe cleaning within the City of High
Point. Customer calls for flooding or clogged basins are
given the highest priority for maintenance. Drainage maps
have been created for the catch basin cleaning crew to inspect
the drainage structures and perform any needed preventive
maintenance. There are specific areas in High Point that are
more prone to blockages due to leaves, trash, and litter. Those problem areas are routinely
checked and cleaned as needed. A priority ranking approach for catch basins allows for
municipal resources to be directed to areas and structures that generate the most pollutants.
The vactor truck is de -watered into the sanitary sewer prior to disposal of the collected materials
and all collected materials are disposed of at the Kersey Valley Landfill. The tonnage of waste
received at the Kersey Valley Landfill is kept on file. The vactor truck is cleaned out at the
equipment wash bay at the Fleet Maintenance Facility that is equipped with an oil/sediment
separator and drains to the sanitary sewer.
Catch basins are inspected for structural integrity and evidence of
illicit discharge during cleaning. Any fluids that have been collected
during routine cleaning will be discharged to the sanitary sewer. If
gross contamination (sewage or oil) has occurred, cleaning stops and
is immediately reported to the supervisor for follow-up. The
Stormwater Divisions goal is to inspect catch basins annually and be
able to incorporate routine cleaning. A checklist is used for the
classification of required maintenance that needs completed that will
help to prioritize a new schedule for the frequency of cleaning.
Documentation of inspections is kept on file as each catch basin is
checked within the mapped areas.
Storm water Pollution Awareness and Prevention Training
The Stormwater Services Division continues to implement Pollution Prevention/Good
Housekeeping training for City employees. A total of 325 City employees have received training
for the FY 12/13. A PowerPoint presentation — Stormwater Pollution Prevention and
Awareness Training was utilized and followed by a discussion on specific job activities that
could impact stormwater runoff and how they can be performed in compliance with stormwater
regulations. The topics that were covered in this training session included: IDDE program,
possible sources of pollution, vehicle washing and fueling, outdoor storage, waste containers
and drum management, vehicle parking lots, grounds maintenance and conservation
management, good housekeeping practices, preventative maintenance, and spill prevention and

response measures. The Stormwater Services Division is in the process of revising the training
program to eventually include all City personnel throughout every department.
Along with this, the Stormwater Services Division has been working with the Safety & Health
Department to publish monthly articles within the Safety Coordinator Times Newsletter to help
further reach a majority of City of High Point employees. Currently these articles stress the
importance of Best Management Practices for Pollution Prevention and Awareness, with past
articles incorporating: proper vehicle and equipment cleaning, maintain proper waste
receptacles, ground maintenance and conservation management,
materials storage practices, litter control, and street sweeping and
pavement cleaning around municipal facilities.
The Stormwater Services Division conducted 13 municipal facility
inspections for potential impacts to water quality during FY12/13.
The first step that the City of High Point initiated was to evaluate
and assess the city owned and municipal facilities in order to
determine which activities have a negative impact on water quality
and to find solutions for these activities. The overall objectives are
to limit the amount of activities that are conducted outside and are
exposed to stormwater. The list of the City of High Point facilities
inspected in the FY 12/13 can be found within Appendix D of the
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Annual Report. This inventory list is maintained, assessed annually, and updated as necessary. A
comprehensive list and map of municipal facilities will help staff for the Stormwater Division
build a better awareness of heir locations within the MS4 service area and their potential to
contribute to storm water pollutants. Inventory of these facilities will also serve as a basis for
setting up periodic facility assessments and the development of storm water pollution prevention
plans where necessary. A copy of the assessment form that is used at the municipal facilities can
be found in Appendix E.
The Stormwater Division conducts annual reviews of municipal owned facilities with an
individual Phase II NPDES stormwater permit. Each facility has its own Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that is followed by responsible staff. The SWPPP is reviewed along
with any timelines of monitoring reports and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up
actions at each facility are kept on file. Currently the City of High Point has developed SWPPP's
for Westside Water Treatment Plant, Eastside Water Treatment Plant, Hi -Trap, Fleet
Maintenance and Environmental Services, and the Materials Recovery Facility which currently
hold Phase II NPDES Permits.
Annual Report. This inventory list is maintained, assessed annually, and updated as necessary. A
comprehensive list and map of municipal facilities will help staff for the Stormwater Division
build a better awareness of heir locations within the MS4 service area and their potential to
contribute to storm water pollutants. Inventory of these facilities will also serve as a basis for
setting up periodic facility assessments and the development of storm water pollution prevention
plans where necessary. A copy of the assessment form that is used at the municipal facilities can
be found in Appendix E.
The Stormwater Division conducts annual reviews of municipal owned facilities with an
individual Phase II NPDES stormwater permit. Each facility has its own Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that is followed by responsible staff. The SWPPP is reviewed along
with any timelines of monitoring reports and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up
actions at each facility are kept on file. Currently the City of High Point has developed SWPPP's
for Westside Water Treatment Plant, Eastside Water Treatment Plant, Hi -Trap, Fleet
Maintenance and Environmental Services, and the Materials Recovery Facility which currently
hold Phase II NPDES Permits.

Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
The Stormwater Services Division is in the process of developing a plan to address TMDL
requirements for the following streams: Richland Creek; East Fork of the Deep River; and
Richfork Creek. A map has been developed that identifies the watersheds, streams, and
corresponding outfalls that discharge into the impaired streams with designated TMDLs (as can
be viewed in Appendix F). The Stormwater Service Division is currently in the process of
identifying existing water quality data and beginning to develop a water quality monitoring plan
for each pollutant of concern or cause of impairment as specified in the TMDL.

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Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership
Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2012=2013
Piedmont Triad
Water Quality
Partnership
Annuals Reports are available online
www.piedmontwaterguality.org
Table of Contents
PTWQPPARTNERS...............................................................................1
FY 12-13 PTWQP COST SHARES.............................................................2
FY 12-13 PTWQP BUDGET.....................................................................3
PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS...................................................................4
GENERAL TOPIC CAMPAIGN....................................................................5
CAROLINA YARDS AND NEIGHBORHOOD/BACKYARD BUFFER PROGRAM ............ 8
CLEAN STREAMS PROGRAM..................................................................10
WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA.....................................................................12
PARTNERSHIP OUTREACH EFFORTS.........................................................16
MEETING MINUTES.................................................................................17

PIEDMONT TRIAD WATER QUALITY PARTNERSHIP HISTORY
Background
Jurisdictions within the Randleman Lake Watershed began meeting in 2000 to
determine how to meet the stormwater management requirements for the
Randleman Rules. In early 2002, education initiatives were discussed, and it was
determined that the same initiatives could be used to meet NPDES Phase II
requirements. Jurisdictions outside of the Randleman watershed were invited to
attend to discuss a joint effort that would satisfy both requirements and create
efficiencies for participating communities. The Piedmont Triad Water Quality
Partnership was formed by interlocal agreements between 10 initial members. As
interest grew, so did the number of participants. In FY 2012-2013 we had a total of
18 members. Representatives from the participating governments meet quarterly to
discuss regional education efforts.
•:• Alamance County
•- Archdale
Asheboro
Burlington
Clemmons
❖ Forsyth County
❖ Greensboro
❖ Guilford County
❖ High Point
2012-2013 MEMBERS
❖ Jamestown
Kernersville
Lewisville
PTRWA
❖ Randleman
❖ Randolph County
❖ Rural Hall
❖ Trinity
❖ Winston-Salem
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FY 2012-2013 PARTNERS COST SHARES
Participation cost in the partnership is shared among the members. Each partner's
baseline education program rate is determined by the jurisdiction's population
totals.
Population Totals
0 - 25,000
25,000 - 100,000
100,000 - 200,000
200,000 -and above
Minimum Expenditure
$1,500
$3,000
$5,000
$7,500
PTWQP Stormwater Education Costs (FY 12-13)
Member
Baseline Education Program
Alamance County
$3,000.00
Archdale
$1,500.00
Asheboro
$3,000.00
Burlington
$3,000.00
Clemmons
$1,500.00
Forsyth County
$5,000.00
Greensboro
$7,500.00
Guilford County
$3,000.00
High Point
$5,000.00
Jamestown
$1,500.00
Kernersville
$1,500.00
Lewisville
$1,500.00
PTRWA
$500.00
Randleman
$1,500.00
Randolph County
$5,000.00
Rural Hall
$1,500.00
Trinity
$1,500.00
Winston-Salem
$7,500.00
TOTAL
$54,500.00
Baseline Education Program includes continued support for the Carolina Yards and Neighborhoods
Program, Buffer in a Bag Program, Clean Streams, airing of the topic campaign television
commercials, and purchase of campaign related promotional items for community
distribution.
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FY 2012-2013 BUDGET IENFORMATION
The PTWQP executive steering committee, with approval by members, established
the educational initiatives and budget for FY 2012-2013. This year selected
priorities included addressing stream -side vegetation, advertising sediment and
erosion control ads, promoting Lenny the Lifeguard through baseball game
advertising, and continued support to increase participation levels from landscape
professionals in the Clean Streams program.
FY 2012-2013 Cost Share Revenue
$54,500.00
FY 2011-2012 Revenue Carried Forward
$15,461.23
FY 2012-2013 Total Revenue
$69,961.23
A. Advertising
2012-2013
Proposed
Expenditures
2012-2013
Actual
Expenses
Television/Social Media (Topic Campaign+ video supplies)
Lenny the lifeguard -Advertising (Baseball Game)
Radio (Topic Campaign)
ADVERTISING SUBTOTAL
$32,000.00
$28,186.00
$6,000.00
$9,000.00
$41000.00
$3,000.00
$42,000.00
$40,186.00
B. Miscellaneous
Website Hosting
Topic Campaign & Social Media Site Giveaways
Community Display Material/Supplies
Topic Campaign Print Material
MISCELLANEOUS SUBTOTAL
$1,500.00
$89.37
$2,000.00
$1,110.00
0
$.290.00
$1,000.00
0
$4,500.00
$1,489.37
C. Outreach
Backyard Buffer Program
Buffer Kit & Supplies:$2,088.38
Printing/Mailing/Postage/Volunteer Lunch:$468.67
4 000.00
$2,557.05
Lenny the Lifeguard costume supplies
Lenny the Lifeguard Tattoos Giveaways
OUTREACH SUBTOTAL
$�,000.00
$111.67
$2,000.00
$1,400.60
$8,000.00
$4,069.32
GRAND TOTAL EXPENDITURES FY 2012-2013
$54,500.00
$45,744.69
Information is based an current data available at time of report and is subject to change.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS
In FY 2012-2013, educational obligations of our
individual NPDES permits were fulfilled by
collaborating with long standing partners in the
community and utilizing resources, ideas, and
funds.
The 2012-2013 topic campaign was `sediment
and erosion." The campaign included television
and radio advertising along with distribution of
seeded bookmarks.
Our official mascot Lenny the Lifeguard was
promoted this year by in -game sponsorship and
ads at the Greensboro Grasshopper and
Winston-Salem Dash baseball games.
The Carolina Yards and Neighborhood Program,
designed for homeowners, offers a variety of
workshops based on the nine landscape
principles adopted from the Florida Yards and
Neighborhoods Program.
The Backyard Buffer Program, designed
specifically for homeowners provides a free
buffer kit to all workshop participants.
The Clean Stream program educates
commercial landscape professionals about
protecting water quality, while offering one
pesticide credit for completion.
Information concerning the partnership and
helpful pollution prevention tips can be located
on our website www.pied montwaterquaIity.ora.
Viewers can also learn more about Lenny the
Lifeguard by visiting our Face book page.
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TOPIC CAMPAIGN -SEDIMENT AND EROSION
A total of $31,186.00 was allocated for the general topic public education
campaign. The campaign included television and radio ads on local broadcast
stations. The television campaign ran from March to April of 2013.
Television Advertising
Television Advertising Campaign Effectiveness
Total Number of Spots
Total Cost
WGHP
60
$8,520.00
WX11
85
$8,515.00
WFMY
78
$8,620.00
Time Warner
165
$2,451.00
TOTAL
388
$28,106.00
Radio Advertising
The partnership ran a general radio message from May to June of 2013 at a total
cost of $3,000.00. La Raza (98.3) radio station was utilized to reach the Hispanic -
only market. Broadcasting and production services were provided by the radio
stations. During the campaign 90 ads were aired.
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BASEBALL STADIUM ADVERTISING
GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS
In FY 2012-2013, a new venture was formed with the
Greensboro Grasshopper organization at a total cost of
$4,000. The stadium is located in the City of
Greensboro and has welcomed more than 3.6 million
fans across the surrounding communities to the NewBridge Bank Park since opening
in 2005. Advertising efforts featured our very own Lenny the Lifeguard animated
commercial during the game.
The Grasshopper baseball season was held from April 4, 2013- to August 29, 2013.
The ad was shown 70 times throughout the duration of the season exposing the
fans to a water quality message to 362,274 fans. During the ad, Lenny teaches
Dirty Bird to protect water quality.
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WINSTON-SALEM DASH
Along with the efforts formed with the
Greensboro Grasshoppers, the partnership
also purchased game sponsorship at a total
cost of $5,000 with the Winston-Salem
Dash.
The sponsorship featured game day promotions (July 25, 2013) for the
Zooperstars, a well know entertainment act for children. The advertising efforts
included public address announcements prior to and on the game day, promotions
featured in the game printed program, PlayBall, newspaper ads in the Winston
Salem Journal, radio spots promoting the entertainment act on a Clear Channel
station, email blasts to Dash database recipients prior to event, and social media
mentions.
On the sponsorship event day, the Winston-Salem Dash attendance at the BB& T
Ballpark was 6,511 fans. The radio spot featured on Clear Channel station 99.5
(WMAG) ran a total of 20 times. During the game, various partners distributed hand
fans, stickers, tattoos, and Lenny activity books to baseball attendees. Lenny also
attended the game to help promote the message. In addition, Lenny was invited to
throw out the first pitch of the ballgame on August 7, 2013. The game was
attended by 4,561 fans.
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iCAROLINA YARDS AND NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM
In FY 2012-2013, the program continued within
the participating regions through workshops and
distribution of printed materials at various
community events.
A total of 2 CYN related workshops were held in
Guilford County for homeowners. A total of 12
homeowners attended the workshops.
Homeowners are exposed to the nine basic
landscape principles needed to help them achieve
a Carolina Yard. Additional information can be
obtained concerning this program by visiting our
website at www.carolinayards.org.
BACKYARD DUFFER PROGRAM
Since the inception of the program in 2011, the partnership has provided over
6,000 live stakes to individuals in our surrounding communities.
The backyard buffer program was extremely successful again this year, educating
over 60 interested homeowners during the scheduled workshops. The total cost for
supplies and the kits for the backyard buffer program was $2,557.05. The
partnership is proud to be the sponsor of the only residential stream buffer give-
away program in North Carolina.
Backyard Buffer Workshop Overview
The workshop attendees received a buffer kit which contained a bundle of 20 total
live stakes. The plants included were Silky willow, Silky dogwood, Common
ninebark, and Elderberry. Workshop attendees also received valuable instructions
on installation and maintenance.
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BACKYARD BUFFER PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
Printed Material
A targeted mailing was issued based on information provided by each partner. This
fiscal year 600 postcards were printed and mailed within the four counties at a total
cost of $267.60. Local publications included the workshop information at no fee.
BACKYARD BUFFER POSTCARD SAMPLE
�Al Learn ways to reduce
erosion on your
r'r FREE TO THE PUBLIC Learn about the benefits of stream
buffers, common streambank plants and small-scale
solutions to reduce erosion. FREE BUFFER KIT TO FIRST
50 RESPONDENTS. (Includes 20 live stakes that will
bloom into streambank protecting plants as pictured.)
BACKYARD BUFFER PROGRAM
t Feb. 9, 2013 10 a.m.-noon
WSPM Division Building
1103 S. Mebane St., Burlington, NC
CALL 336-222-5140 x13 TO REGISTER
Learn ways to reduce
erosion on your
ILK
backyard stream.
FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Learn about the benefits of stream
buffers, common streambank plants and small-scale
solutions to reduce erasion. FREE BUFFER KIT TO FIRST
So RESPONDENTS. (Includes 20 live stakes that will
bloom into snvambank protecting plants as pictured.)
BACKYARD BUFFER PROGRAM
Feb. 16, 2013 10 -11:30 a.m.
Forsyth County Cooperative Extension
1450 Fairchild Rd., Winston-Salem, NC
CALL 336-703-2850 TO REGISTER
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CLEAN STREAMS PROGRAM
The Clean Streams program continues
to educate lawn care professionals in
our communities. The program offers
continuing education credits for
licensed landscape professionals for
pesticide application. This fiscal year,
14 landscape professionals attended
the workshop.
Workshop attendees learn practical
ways to apply fertilizers and chemicals
so it does not harm local water quality.
No costs were associated with this
program in fiscal year 2012-2013.
Potential attendees are informed about
upcoming classes through the partnership's website, extension agents, and various
community publications.
�(CR(eMStreams
Environmentally Responsible Turfgrass Professionals
www.piedmontwaterquality.org
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Clean Stream Program Flyer
Attend a Clean Streams workshop. Locations wil
be provided throughout the Piedmont area.
{Attendance will earn you one pesticide credit Only rain belongs in a storm drain!
toward recertification.) At the workshop you will llnfortunately,our storm drains are alsa a
learn what Best Management Practices your significant source of water pollution.
business can follow to protect water quality.
Then:
• Educate yourempioyees on Best Manage-
ment Practices through information and
materials you received at the workshop.
• Continue to encourage your employees to
protect water quality through good work habits.
• Markall storm drains on your property.
Your customers will be happy to know that your
business cares about the environment and water
quality.
Public Recognition of Green Partners
The Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership
will recognize and promote turf -grass profes-
sionals who demonstrate responsible environ-
mental water quality practices.
U Clean Stream -certified businesses receive a
Clean Streams window decal proclaiming
their commitment to the environment.
* Certified businesses may use the Clean
Streams logo in their advertising.
4111111,
Clean -Streams
IrMr menrsllf Respenrrhle Turfynus Pro?"alonals
Storm water flowing across streets, parking
lots and driveways picks up dirt, debris,
chemicals,and other pollutants before
Flowing a the storm drain and then, untreated,
into the nearest creek.
Forthose in the turf -grass Ind ustry, fertilizers
and lawn chemicals that spill on paved
surfaces can be a major source of stormwater
pollution, as well as lawn clippings and soil on
paved surfaces. f
By becoming a Clean
Streams partner, you can
help prevent pollution and
protect our water.
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Envlmnmenrally Respenslbls TerfpreFs Vnfeulands
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www.piedmontwaterquality.org
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FY 2012-2013 WEBSITE OUTREACH
Our site contains an array of information for children, business owners, educators,
homeowners, and others. Some of the topics covered included effective landscape
practices, controlling construction site runoff, workplace pollution prevention,
proper disposal of automotive waste, and pet waste disposal. Visitors are able to
view television commercials, annual accomplishments, and partnership contact
information.
The website is updated on a regular basis. For FY 2012-2013 the website received a
total of 159,638 hits, an increase from last year's total of 94,410. To increase
website traffic, all television and radio ads, printed material and promotional items
contain website information. The annual fee for web hosting is $89.37.
PTWQP Website Performance
The table below shows information on visits total for FY 2012-2013. To effectively
evaluate the performance of the website, we decided to track the total number of
hits, the percentage of visitors staying between 30 seconds and 2 minutes, and the
percentage of visitors that added our page to their "Favorites" or bookmarks.
Total
# of Visitors
Add to
Hits
(Staying
Favorites
30s-2 minutes)
(estimated)
July 2012
10,749
30
48.6%
August 2012
5,707
11
45.3%
September 2012
8,818
14
60.7%
October 2012
10,205
16
53%
November 2012
9,778
16
36.1%
December 2012
7,347
4
42.2%
January 2013
15,017
22
83.2%
February 2013
11,551
19
71.3%
March 2013
14,758
20
65.5%
April 2013 -
23,424
35
74%
May 2013
26,024
31
88.9%
June 2013
16,260
16
68.9%
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lFY 2012-2013 WEBSITE OUTREACH (CONT'D)
Web Traffic
After reviewing the website reports, the five most popular pages viewed in FY 2012-
2013 included; fertilizer and pesticide, welcome, used motor oil, bacteria, and litter.
Combined together they were viewed 11,930 times by the public.
Too 5 Pages Viewed
Page Number of Views
Fertilizer and Pesticide 5,517
Welcome 4,250
Used Motor Oil 1,055
Bacteria 930
Litter 178
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FY 2012-2013 WEssiTE OUTREACH (CONT'n)
Visitor Information FY 2012-2013
Sediment and Erosion Campaign Starts (March -May)
30,000
Baseball Game,adve`riising Starts
25,000
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Since the launch of the new Lenny the Lifeguard Facebook page on February 1,
2012 the number of likes requested increased from 100 to 133. To increase traffic,
trivia questions are posted regularly for viewers. Winners receive a free rain gauge
for correctly answering water related questions.
A total of 9 trivia winners have been provided with a giveaway item. Lenny's
appreance at the Winston-Salem Dash baseball game sparked a dance off with the
mascot Bolt which was captured and posted on YouTube. The video was viewed 207
times.
SOCIAL MEDIA STATISTICS
The highest Cities where people are from (top 3)
Winston-Salem: 23
Greensboro: 17
High Point: 15
Who likes Lenny's Facebook page?
Women between the ages of 35-44 like the Lenny Facebook page the most
with 18%, while men between the ages of 25-34 are slightly behind with
10.5%.
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OUTREACH EFFORTS
In FY 2012-2013, the partnership outreach efforts in the community included
participation in over 50 events, and distribution of more than 12,000 giveaways to
over 18,000 children and adults. Promotional items distributed by members include
Lenny paraphernalia such as stickers, fans, activity books, tattoos, key chains,
scoop the poop stickers, fans, seeded bookmarks, and postcards from the Bacteria
Waste campaign. In addition, 200 stream buffer kits were distributed to workshop
participants and volunteer groups working in a community setting.
Public recognition of Lenny is increasing due to the presence of the mascot at.
various community locations. Lenny hops throughout our communities spreading
the news about protecting water quality to individuals of all ages.
Partners are able to learn more about various topics with the check out videos in
our growing library collection. Some topics covered include municipal stormwater
pollution prevention and ground control for construction sites.
Lenny at the July 4`h parade in Jamestown, NC
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MEETING MINUTES
Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership
April 18, 2013
10:00 am
Minutes
The meeting was held at the Oak Hollow Marina in High Point, NC. Executive Officers present:
Roseann L'Esperance, Co -Chairman, Lavelle Donnell, Co -Chairman and Joy Sparks, Treasurer
1. Call to Order— Roseann L'Esperance called the meeting to order and introductions were
made.
2. Members in attendance signed roll call sheet for voting recordation. A quorum was
present (10 member governments). Attendance is listed below:
Alamance County
Archdale
D.J. Seneres
Asheboro
-
Burlington
Danny Scales
Clemmons
Judy Cherry
Emily Harrison
Forsyth County
-
Greensboro
LaVelle Donnell
Guilford County
Matt Williams
High Point
Patricia Rissler
Justin Gray
Jamestown
-
Kernersville
Johnathan Wishart
Natalie Snow
Lewisville
-
PTRWA
Joy Sparks
Randleman
Greg Patton
Randolph County
-
Rural Hall
-
Trinity
-
Winston Salem
Roseann L'Esperance
3. Approval of minutes from the January 17, 2013 meeting. Motion to approve the minutes
as presented was made by Patricia Rissler and seconded by Emily Harrison. The motion
passed by unanimous vote.
4. Backyard Buffer Update — Roseann asked for input from the group regarding the
continuation of the Backyard Buffer program. Comments about the program included:
advertising strategies, lack of targeted audience participation, physical labor required for
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the installation of the livestakes, and length of power point program. After discussion, it
was decided to table a decision on the program until a meeting could be arranged with
5. the PTWQP Executive Committee and the Cooperative Extension Agents for their input
and analysis of the continuation of the Backyard Buffer Program.
Roseann also presented an idea from Wendi Hartup (Forsyth County Cooperative
Extension) about a Train the Trainer workshop. This workshop would be offered to city
and county employees on how to work with the Backyard Buffer livestakes. There was
no interest from the members for this workshop.
Conducting a Rain Barrel Workshop was mentioned as an alternative to the Backyard
Buffer Program. Concerns included: coordination of workshops for the Partnership's
four (4) counties (Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph), materials availability, cost
of barrels/materials, work groups to assemble the rain barrels or materials kits, whether
to charge for workshop or subsidize materials costs (vouchers), and coordinating
vouchers with vendors. Rain barrel workshops would be held in the fall of the year.
After discussion, it was decided to table a decision on the rain barrels until a meeting
could be arranged with the PTWQP Executive Committee and the Cooperative
Extension Agents for their input and ability to participate in this endeavor.
6. Project WET Update — Roseann reported that she spoke with Holly Denham, North
Carolina's Project WET Coordinator. There does not appear to be an opportunity for
partnering together at this time. There are no active Project WET volunteers in
Alamance or Randolph County. Guilford County has an active volunteer and Forsyth
County is served by the Piedmont Triad Regional Council.
7. Municipal Good Housekeeping Training Update — Roseann reminded the group that we
were waiting to see what type of Municipal Good Housekeeping Training project was
developed by Cooperative Extension and the Stormwater Urban Consortium. To date,
nothing has been produced and this development effort appears to be very labor
intensive since each municipality faces different issues.
LaVelle Donnell asked the members what type of materials they would find beneficial
and what areas of focus need to be evaluated if the PTWQP proceeds with trying to
implement a Good Housekeeping Training program. Suggestions included (1) Illicit
Discharge detection focusing on Parks/Recreation, Streets, Fleet Maintenance, and
Sanitation and (2) Spill Prevention/Response.
Joy Sparks will make contact with the North Carolina League of Municipalities to see if
there is an opportunity to partner with them on their on-line risk management training
services.
8. Baseball Advertising
Greensboro Grasshoppers — LaVelle reported that the PTWQP has purchased a 30-
second advertising spot that will be featured on the digital board one time at every home
game (70 games) during the 2013 schedule (April -August). If the Grasshoppers reach
the playoffs, the ad would also run during those home games as well. The cost of this
advertising venture is $4000.00.
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Winston Salem Dash — Emily explained a unique advertising opportunity with the
Winston Salem Dash. This is a pilot program for sponsorship of the Dash's
entertainment night. The 2013 sponsorship event features the "ZOOperstars" for one-
night only on July 25, 2013 at the Dash home baseball game. The "ZOOperstars" has
proven to be a fan favorite event and is always a sell -out. The PTWQP would be the
only participating sponsor for the night. Lenny would be present and the Partnership
would be able to distribute educational materials and giveaways. The "ZOOperstars"
event will heavily promoted on radio and television stations, in the newspaper, three (3)
e-mail blasts (one of which is solely about the PTWQP), and in public announcements at
the stadium during the two weeks of home games prior to July 25t' game. The PTWQP
will be promoted during this advertisement blitz as the event sponsor. Cost of the one-
night sponsorship is $5,000.00. Additionally, if the PTWQP chooses to sponsor this
event, the Partnership would have the right of first refusal to sponsor the event again
next year. Approximately 10 volunteers from the PTWQP would be needed on game
night.
Roseann opened the floor for questions and comments. There was much discussion
about the name recognition of the PTWQP and Lenny and what message we would be
able to broadcast. There was also a question of giveaways for the night. Fans (water
drops or baseball) were suggested. Sponsorship, if approved, would come from the
PTWQP budget for Lenny advertising.
Due to time constraints of replying to the sponsorship proposal and the PTWQP's
meeting schedule, approval was given for the Winston Salem Dash baseball
"ZOOperstars" entertainment night sponsorship subject to confirmation from the Winston
Salem Dash that a water quality message/tag line be promoted in addition to the
PTWQP name.
9. Lenny Costume/Display Board Reservations — Roseann reported that due to the recent
disappearance of the display boards a more precise procedure needs to be in place for
documenting the receipt and the passing of these items to the next person. It was
decided that it is the responsibility of the person in possession of either the costume or
the display board to email Lavelle with the name of the next person receiving the item.
A reminder was given that the Lenny costume is to be washed (air dry only) after each
use. When multiple members request or reserve the costume and/or display board for
the same day, the group consensus is to let those members decide among themselves
who would be able to use the item. It was suggested to check the price of lamination of
the display board panels in order to preserve them longer.
10. Giveaways —Members were in agreement to purchase fans for giveaways. Stickers
were also considered for possible purchase. Lenny activity books and Lenny coloring
sheets are available for printing from the website. Emily shared two books that contain
great information for classroom presentations: "Keeping Water Clean" and "Zizz Cleans
Up". A quick search revealed that "Zizz Cleans Up" was out of print. Members were
favorable for purchasing the book "Keeping Water Clean" for all the elementary schools
and public libraries in the four counties (Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph).
11. Technology Update
Patricia gave each member a copy of the smart phone QR scan for the PTWQP website,
the Lenny Facebook page, and the Lenny video.
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Emily reported that Lenny's Facebook page trivia contest in February had 12
participants. The quiz consisted of a True/False question. Another question was posted
on April 15t�'. An explanation of the answer is being provided at the end of the contest.
A new trivia question will be posted every other month. Rain gauges are being provided
to the winners of the trivia contest,,
12. FY 2012-2013 Topic Campaign — LaVelle provided each member a copy of the
Erosion/Sediment commercial. The commercial will run approximately 350-385 times
during April and May on WGHP, WFMY, WXII and Time Warner Cable.
13. Budget Update — LaVelle provided a summary of current year expenditures to date.
There were no questions regarding the budget.
14. Meeting Schedule for fiscal year 2013-2014
July 18, 2013
10:00 am
October 17, 2013
10:00 am
January 16, 2014
10:00 am
April 17, 2014
10:00 am
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 am.
Archdale City Hall
TBD
TBD
TBD
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PTWQP
January t7, 2013
10:00am
Minutes
The meeting was held at the Town of Jamestown Civic Center, 301 E. Main Street, Jamestown,
NC. Officers present: Roseann L'Esperance & Lavelle Donnell, Co -Chairs; Joy Sparks,
Treasurer; and Martha Wolfe, Secretary.
1. Call to Order - Roseann called the meeting to order.
2. Members in attendance signed roll call sheet for voting recordation. A quorum was
present. (10 units of Government present) Attendees listed below:
Alamance County High Point - Patricia Rissler & Justin Gray
Archdale Jamestown - Martha Wolfe
Asheboro Kemersville - Elizabeth Colyer
Burlington Lewisville - Chester Patterson
Clemmons - Judy Cherry & Emily Harrison PTRWA - Joy Sparks
Forsyth County Randleman - Greg Patton
Greensboro - Lavelle Donnell Randolph
Guilford County - Matt Williams & Frank Parks Rural Hall
Trinity
Winston Salem - Roseann L'Esperance
NC Co -Op Ext. -- Non -voting
3. Approval of minutes from 10-18-12 meeting -Emily Harrison made a motion to approve
as presented. Lavelle Donnell made a second to the motion. The motion passed by
unanimous vote.
4. Website Update - Lavelle reminded everyone to provide a link to the Partnership
website from their govemment websites. The workshop information is on the
partnership website as well as the photo release forms. The 2011-2012 PTWQP annual
report is now on the website.
Emily & Patricia continue to maintain the Lenny Face book. They have daily posts.
5. Topic Campaign Update - Carlos Castellanos and Lavelle Donnell, City of Greensboro
gave a presentation. They reported the topic chosen this year for the advertising
campaign is Sediment & Erosion Control. The video Carlos is making deals with that
topic. They hope to have a video draft for comment in about 2 weeks. This draft will be
sent to the members for comments & suggestions. Please response ASAP. The ad
should start airing April & May. We will include radio in this ad campaign as well.
6. Municipal Good Housekeeping & Pollution Prevention - Roseann stated at the last
meeting we discussed creating some training for good housekeeping & pollution
prevention measures. Since then they discovered that the larger stormwater consortium
groups are already working with the Cooperative Extension service in Raleigh to develop
some municipal good housekeeping training. Their presentation will be ready in March.
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Rather than re -invent the wheel we will wait to see what they develop and report this
back to the Partnership.
7. Backyard Buffer Program — Roseann said Guilford County has a nice presentation on
their website for the backyard buffer program. City of Burlington is hosting the Backyard
Buffer program this year as the Soil & Water Dept. was not interested in hosting the
workshop again. Danny Scales, Burlington, is working hard on this promotion.
Roseann said the live stakes are being delivered Feb. 4 h. We are looking for volunteers on the
4'" & 5"' to help paint & bundle the live stakes. Volunteers asked to sign up for Feb. 4'h — 11:00
am or Feb. 5'" 10:00am. Meet at Forsyth County Ext. Service.
Post cards announcing the workshop will go out soon to the addresses provided by each
PTWQP member. The workshops schedules are as follows:
Randolph Co. — Feb. 7t'
Burlington Feb.9"'
Guilford County Feb. 21
Forsyth Co. - Feb. 16
Carlos, City of Greensboro, created a PSA for the Backyard Buffer Program. Each member
was asked to put the announcement on their website and/or government access channel.
Carlos showed the PSA and distributed a DVD to each unit of government. The PSA can be
used each year.
8. NC Lake Management Workshop — Lavelle said the PTWQP has tentatively been invited
to do a presentation for the spring workshop. Schedule for March 4 h, 2013 at Bryan
Park. Go to www.nclakemana ement.orcl for more information. The details of the
workshop & programs are still being finalized. Lavelle said she has advised the staff
workshop organizer that we would be willing to do a presentation about the PTWQP and
our activities.
9. New advertising ideas — Lavelle said she met with the Greensboro Grasshoppers
representative. They had a new advertising opportunity the Partnership may want to
participate in. Basically the program consists of in -game advertising. They have a new
digital board at the coliseum. The digital board will allow you to play a 30 sc. or 15 sec.
spot. The 30 sec. spot is $4,000.00 and the 15 sec. spot is 2000.00. ( 1 spot per game)
You can rotate the commercials. The advertising will show in a box within the digital
board. It will run at every game. The season begins April — September. There is money
in the budget to do this advertising. City of Greensboro is going to participate. If the
PTWQP votes to participate, would use the commercials we already have created and
rotate them.
They will provide us with the stats of the number of people attending and the amount of people
they reach. Lavelle will get into more details when she meets with them to execute a contract.
Her last meeting with the Grasshopper representative was in November. Hopefully, spots are
still available.
Roseann asked for a show of hands for all in favor of participating in the Greensboro
Grasshoppers advertising promotion. A majority agreed to participate and have Lavelle check
into the details.
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We will check to see if Winston-Salem is interested so that the advertising would reach Guilford
County, Greensboro, Trinity, Jamestown, Winston-Salem & Forsyth. No word from Winston yet.
Emily will check on Winston's interest. In the past, Winston did promotions with the Winston-
Salem Dash.
Patricia Rissler to look into smart phone scan to put on advertising video.
10. Project Wet Workshop — Project Wet Workshop is a national program. Lavelle will be
doing an activity out of the Project Wet Foundation workbook. She will be doing this
project on Jan. 22, 2013 at Southeast School for a teachers' workshop. Her activity is
stormwater related. She thought there might be a way to get in touch with some of the
certified educators and provide them with the resources to do the stormwater activity.
She provided handouts of printed materials from the workbook. The project is
conducted by certified educators that go into the classroom and teach the teachers how
to do the activity. The workbook has projects appropriate for grades K-12. Possibly the
PTWQP could purchase the Project Wet Workbook to be given out at the teachers'
training. It would be up to the teachers to do the training in the classrooms. Some
members were worried that the workshops or teachers training would not reach all the
areas of each of the partnership members. Several members were familiar with the
workbook and said the activities in the workbook were very good. This could be another
way to get outreach into the school system. Roseann said we will investigate the
program and report back at the April meeting.
11. Other business —
Roseann reported the Clean Streams Workshop was held in December. We had 27
attendees. Another workshop is scheduled for February. She will send out the date.
Roseann reported Forsyth County is holding the first Creek Week event March 16 — 23.
Lots of activities are planned all week. Go to www.forsAhcreekwe_ek.oro for the
calendar of events.
Lavelle showed the table banner purchased by the Partnership to be used at
presentations.
Lavelle handed out information on a workshop for Realtors. "Low Impact Development
Basics for Water Quality Protection."
Emily Harrison talked about some books she recently found regarding stormwater that
were appropriate for young children. She will email that information to Lavelle and
Roseann. We will see if one of these books purchased would be appropriate for the
Partnership to buy to give to local school libraries.
12. Budget summary — Joy reported there is $32,000.00 budgeted for TV, $4000.00
budgeted for radio, and $6,000.00 budgeted for Lenny.
The seeded bookmark give -a -ways will be distributed at the April meeting.
The next meeting is April 18`h, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Oak Hollow Marina — 3431 N. Centennial
St., High Point, NC
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Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership
July 19, 2012
10:00am
Minutes
The meeting was held at City of Greensboro Water Resources, 2602 S. Elm -Eugene St.
Greensboro, NC. Officers present: Roseann L'Esperance & LaVelle Donnell, Co -Chairs; Joy
Sparks, Treasurer and Martha Wolfe, Secretary
1. Call to Order — Roseann L'Esperance called the meeting to order and introductions
were made.
2. Members in attendance signed roll call sheet for voting recordation. A quorum was
present (10 units of government present) Attendance is listed below:
Alamance County
City of Archdale
Jeff Wells
City of Burlington
Michael Layne & Danny Scales
Village of Clemmons
Judy Cherry & Emily Harrison
Forsyth County
-
City of Greensboro
Lavelle Donnell
Guilford County
-
City of High Point
Patricia Rissler
Town of Jamestown
Martha Wolfe
City of Kernersville
Elizabeth Colyer
Town of Lewisville
Chester Patterson
PTRWA
Joy Sparks
City of Randleman
-
Randolph County CES
Carolyn Langley (non -voting)
Rural Hall
-
City of Trinity
-
City of Winston-Salem
Roseann L'Espearance
3. Approval of minutes from the April 19, 2012 meeting — Chester Patterson, Town of
Lewisville, made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Patricia Rissler, City of
High Point, made a second to the motion. The motion was approved by unanimous
vote.
4. Population update — Roseann asked each member to verify their population and email
that to Lavelle or to her. Please do so by August 15, 2012.
5. Website Updates — Lavelle Donnell reminded all members to put a link on their
government webpage to the PTWQP website.
Emily Harrison announced that Lenny the Lifeguard has a face book page. Please send any
Lenny event photos to her. The page began last February 2012. They conducted a trivia
contest on face book. Not a lot of participation, but received a lot of feedback useful for the next
time a contest is held.
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The group discussed publicity event photos with children in them. It was decided to draft a
photo release form to give to each member. Please get parent's signature when using event
photos of minors.
Several members commented that they have recently seen the latest Lenny the Lifeguard
commercial on TV.
Per Emily, the Partnership recently did a new type of advertising with Fox 8 to market Lenny to
a larger number of audiences. This was a 2week campaign. Also, Lenny has an email address;
[e-mail].
Emily asked the group if the trivia contest is done again, do we want to have a nice rain gauge
or some nice price with the PTWQP logo on it. There was not much interest in the key chains.
We need to discuss what type prize, how many and how to distribute prizes.
Emily asked that every member link to Lenny the Lifeguard. Roseann will send out written
instructions on how to "link up" Lenny with your government webpage. She will also send out
the different facebook icon designs they have created. The group discussed possibly doing a
"Face -book" fan of the day program. Lavelle thanked the committee for all their hard work and
for doing such a good job. Also go to YouTube, to view 'Lenny the Lifeguard" commercial —
"Club Drain". The commercial is on facebook and PTWQP website as well.
6. Posterlvideottee shirt contest with 4H Club — Regarding the public outreach advertising
campaign for next year, the group discussed a posterlvideo or t-shirt contest in
cooperation with 4HCIubs. There has never been a video contest done with 4H.
Roseann stated she found a website done in the Western part of the country showing a
video done by High School students and this is being used as the advertising for the
public outreach program addressing pollution.
Roseann asked the members if they would be interested in doing a poster or video contest this
year and then let that be the topic for our public education campaign. The group discussed how
to organize the campaign. Wolfe asked that each partnership member (County or municipality)
be represented. Carolyn Langley said 4H is represented in all counties.
Lavelle concerned that we get started in time for the campaign to happen in this year. Roseann
stated the contest would be in this budget year, the winner's video topic would be the public
education topic for the next fiscal year.
Carolyn Langley asked how we envision reaching the children of 4HCIubs. The video contest
would need to be conducted with teenagers. Roseann said if there is interest with the
members, she would set up a meeting with 4H Club representatives to get advice on the best
way to organize the contest. This would be educational for the kids. Also, the winner of the
video contest could have their video airing on cable networks & TV. Poster contests have been
done a lot and felt the kids would not be as interested. The group discussed the T-shirt design
contest. Prizes would be awarded to the contest winners. It was discussed that each county's
4H curriculum was different making it difficult to tie-in a contest with each county.
It was suggested to do the contest in the fall. If you want to work with the school system, must
first have approval from the main office of each County School System. Then the main office
distributes the information to the students. If you can tie-in the contest to a topic already
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approved on the existing curriculum then you do not have to go through the main office for
approval.
Roseann asked if this was something as a group we would like to pursue. Details could be
worked out with 4H and the Partnership members later.
The group discussed about limiting participants to 4H Clubs only. It was suggested to open up
to all counties and not go through the school system. (put on government websites, etc.)
The group discussed a T-shirt contest and the T-shirt would be the give -a -way for the next fiscal
year. However, if the T-shirt is the give -a -way, each member would have less quantity to
distribute due to the price of the T-Shirt. The give -a -way budget is $2,000.00.
Roseann asked for a show of hands if we should pursue this (video/poster & t-shirt contest).
Majority agreed. After the meeting with 4HClubs, they will email to the partnership members
results of the meeting. Please respond to the email once you receive it.
7. Annual Public Education campaign topic — The categories are:
Sediment & Erosion
Fertilizer
Litter
Pet Waste
Roseann called for a vote on these 4 topics to be used for the annual campaign for this year.
Votes as followed:
Sediment & Erosion — 4
Fertilizer — 2
Litter — 3
Pet Waste — 3
Sediment & erosion campaign was selected as the topic for this year's advertising campaign.
8. Give -a -Ways update — Previous suggestions —
Key Chains
Re -usable bags with partnership logos -- cost- 500 bags $890.00 + $110.00 shipping;
1000 bags $1,700.00 + $186.00 shipping; 2000 bags $3400.00 + 310.00 shipping
Wrist bracelets — green for Lenny
Stickers
Temporary tattoos — for Lenny — cost- 7000 - €.06 $420.00 + $10.00 set up, 51,000 -
€.03 $1530.00
Per Joy we have two different give -a -ways; Lenny and regular annual campaign.
(Approximately $2000.00 for each campaign) Roseann will email the price of the bracelets to
each member.
It was suggested since the advertising campaign is sediment & erosion a seeded bookmark is
used as the give -a -way. The group was in favor of the Lenny tattoos. Some examples of give -
a -ways for sediment & erosion; match book seed packet - €.59 per 2500. - $1475; a seeded
bookmark - €.70 per 2500 - $1750.00. Seeds are herbs or flowers; (basil, butterfly garden, dill,
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forget-me-nots, money plant, oregano, sunflowers or zinnias.) Lavelle suggested getting quotes
and prices on Lenny tattoos and seeded bookmarks. The members were in favor of this.
Still under give -a -ways, is there any interest investing in 24 — 50 rain gauges as give -a -ways for
the Lenny the Lifeguard page. These are expensive. Lavelle to check on the price and send to
the members.
9. Backyard buffer campaign — Wendi Hartup, Forsyth County, reported the numbers of
participants that attended the workshops was a little low. She asked the members to
advertise more. Put on your government website, government TV channels, etc. This
year we plan to change the date of the workshop. This year we plan to get the live
stakes in January and then hold the classes the first to middle of February. It was
suggested that the members invite their parks & recreation staff to attend the "Backyard
Buffer Program" this year. Lavelle said the Purchase Order for the plantings will be done
in November or December.
Wendi reported that she visited the Foggy Mountain Nursery where we purchase the live stakes
from for the Backyard Buffer Program. It is a great facility. Wendi reported for the first year, we
did the Backyard Buffer Program we got good survivability. The members need to do more
advertising than just mail the invitations.
10. Banner/table runner — Lavelle said since the partnership has a display board, it would
be nice to have a table runner with the Partnership website & face book printed on it.
This will make your presentation look very professional. She passed around the catalog
with a picture of the table runner.
11. Quarterly or annual newsletter — Joy came up with the idea to do a newsletter quarterly
or annually showing what activities the Partnership did the previous year. (1 page or tri-
fold) If the newsletter is quarterly, we could publish events that are coming up for the
next quarter. Wendi volunteered to do a 1 page annual brochure covering the topics of
the yearly advertising campaign.
12. Soil & Water - Community Conservation Assistance Program -- Roseann said we met
with the Soil & Water Staff. We will have to explore this program a little further. They
provide small grants to people that are looking to do water quality projects. If interested
in doing this, contact your soil & water conservation staff. (Examples of projects- rain
gardens, & cisterns) This is a 75%125% matching grant.
These grants are applied for in June. Per Wendi, the stormwater BMP manuals are changing to
include impervious pavement switched over to pervious pavement. So, we could get funding in
the Piedmont for pervious pavement which we did not get before.
13. Budget update 2012-2013 — Joy presented budget hand-outs of the final report for this
year. We do not have all the final numbers in for the TV campaign. At the next meeting,
the members will be given a full accounting of the funds to date. She also gave the
report for the proposed budget for 2012-2013. She said the City of Asheboro is joining
the Partnership. She estimated after all the invoices are paid, we will probably have
$3000.00 - $5000.00 remaining in the budget.
Lavelle presented to the group a budget summary of expenses for the year 2011-2012.
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14. Other business — Under other business, the annual report is not complete due the fact
that there are several members that have not sent in their activities report for the year.
Please remember that each member's numbers can be submitted to the State along with
the annual partnership report.
Still under other business — Judy Cherry brought a video to show the members. There was not
enough time to view the video. The video can be customized for your own stormwater pollution
plan. If interested talk to Judy or Roseann. The partners decided not to purchase. There are
currently 2 videos in the Partnership library available for check out.
Still under other business, partners discussed buying a plastic fold -up hand truck to move the
Lenny costume to events. The Partnership had approved this at a previous meeting. Chester
will email Lavelle with the information about where he recently purchased a foldup moving hand
truck.
15. Vote on officers — Roseann asked for volunteers. There being none, the current slate of
officers were approved for the next fiscal year.
16. Next meeting location — The next meeting will be located at Piedmont Triad Water
Authority — 7297 Adams Farm Road, Randleman, NC 27317 - October 18, 2012 at
10:00 am.
Meeting adjourned at 11:50 am.
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Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership
10-18-12
10:00 am
Minutes
The meeting was held at the PTRWA office, 7123 Adams Farm Rd., Randleman, NC. Officers
present were: Roseann L'Esperance & Lavelle Donnell, Co -Chairs; Joy Sparks, Treasurer;
Martha Wolfe, Secretary.
1. Call to Order — Roseann L'Esperance called the meeting to order and introductions
were made.
2. Members in attendance signed roll call sheet for voting recordation. A quorum was
present (10 units of government present) Attendance listed below:
Alamance County
Archdale
Asheboro
Burlington
Clemmons
Forsyth County
Greensboro
Guilford County
High Point
Jamestown
Kernersville
Lewisville
PTRWA
Randleman
Randolph
Rural Hall
Trinity
Winston-Salem
NC Cooperative Ext. (non -voting)
Danny Scales
Michael Gunnell & Judy Cherry
Lavelle Donnell
Matt Williams & Frank Park
Justin Gray & Patricia Rissler
Martha Wolfe
Elizabeth Colyer
Joy Sparks
Greg Patton
Roseann L'Esperance
Carolyn Langley
3. Approval of minutes from the July 19, 2012 meeting — Greg Patton made a motion to
approve the minutes as presented. Patricia Rissler made a second to the motion. The
motion passed by unanimous vote.
4. Annual Report 2011-2012 — Roseann stated the annual report she sent out earlier has
been updated with minor corrections. You may download the corrected annual report
from the partnership Website.
5. Municipal Good Housekeeping & Pollution Prevention — Lavelle & Joy have been
working on a new project regarding municipal good housekeeping and pollution
prevention. Roseann stated after the City of Winston-Salem had their audit this year,
they were advised that all city employees must be trained on a different topic each year.
Not do the same training each year.
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Lavelle stated she & Joy thought it might be a good project to produce a video similar to the
ones the Partnership purchases from Excal. Possibly do a packet which would contain public
education and an interactive web -based site to encourage employees to visit. The purpose is to
be sure all the partners are able to meet the obligation of the permit requirements.
Joy stated the idea came from the NC League of Municipalities website where they provide on-
line training for their members that have insurance & workers comp. insurance through the
League. The on-line course is set up in a power pt. format. An employee can go on-line and
take the 30 mins. (or 1 hr.) course (slides & audio) then take a 10 question quiz and print out a
certificate upon completion. This can be done individually or in a group. We will have to
research if the programming can be done to interact with the partnership website.
The thought would be to have the ability to add a new training course each year. Also, would
like to have the ability to track the number of employees that visit the site and take the exam.
Judy Cherry stated at the APWA Conference in Asheville, Mike Randall, NCDENR, notified the
attendees that he will be conducting audits and one of the things he will concentrate on is the
employee training aspect.
A majority of the Partnership agreed this was a worthy idea. Another option from the interactive
website would be to have the training course on DVD to show to a group or whole department of
employees. A certificate would be supplied at the completion of the course. Lavelle & Joy were
charged with pursuing the details of the project. They will give an update at the January 17,
2013 meeting. Joy & Lavelle will ask the League if they could assist in this project.
6. Website Updates: Lenny on Facebook — Patricia Rissler stated that "Lenny" is up to
120 "likes" on Facebook. She asked all the partners and your governmental units, to
please "like" Lenny on facebook. Please spread the word. If you use the Lenny mascot
costume, please take pictures of your event and send to Patricia or Emily, they will
upload them on the Lenny site.
Some of the members said that their governmental units will not allow "Lenny" to be added to
the governmental website. Some governmental agencies have social media policies that
prohibit employees from using Facebook at work.
Lenny was created to reach the children. So, this group may not be Facebook followers.
However, the majority of the Partners felt if it does not involve a lot of time, energy and expense,
it is worth continuing to maintain the site. Lenny is known by the kids & well received at events.
It was suggested to add "Lenny's" name on the back of the costume.
7. Annual campaign topic — Roseann said Carlos has agreed to be producer, writer,
camera man, etc. They handed out scripts to everyone containing ideas for the next
commercial campaign. The topic is Sediment & Erosion. They presented 2 scripts; one
serious and one lighthearted.
The partners talked about the 2 concepts; serious & lighthearted. Many felt the serious script
would be powerful & thought provoking for a general audience. The group discussed
homeowners and how to make them aware of their behaviors as it pertains to streams & buffers
& erosion. One behavior to educate homeowners of is on mowing in buffers zones. The
partnership recently did a commercial educating the general public about buffer areas. The
lighthearted concept some feared would not clearly communicate the message.
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Carlos was asked to add a shot of mowing or a beginning shot of a roadside ditch that was
nothing but a mud hole. Audio states — Imagine this; then show a shot of beauty. Carols said
he could show shots of the negative and then the good.
Wolfe stated she would vote to go with the serious script and tie in some of the ideas discussed.
Roseann called for a show of hands. A majority of the Partnership voted for the serious script.
8. Give -a -way Updates — Lavelle said at the last meeting we agreed on tattoos for our
give-away. They are currently being shipped and should be here on the 29t'. Please
make arrangements with Lavelle to pick up your supply.
Lavelle said we also discussed the topic campaign give-away. We talked about seeded
bookmarks, shopping bags and wrists bracelets. Lavelle said the last minutes showed
pricing on these giveaways. Lavelle showed an example of a seeded bookmark. It was
a unanimous vote to order the seeded bookmarks as a giveaway. The bookmarks will
have a message regarding sediment & erosion control printed on it. This should be
coming just in time for the Backyard buffer program. Lavelle should have these for the
January meeting.
9. Backyard Buffer Campaign — We are moving the campaign up this year. Distribution
will be the end of January. The workshop scheduled in February. Alamance County is
not going to participate this year. Danny Scales, City of Burlington, will speak with
Alamance Co. to see if they would participate again. Mark Danielly is the contact -at
Alamance Co.
Wendi Hartup works hard to promote this event in Forsyth Co. Lavelle needs to know
soon if Alamance is not going to participate. She needs to place the order for the live
stakes.
The Buffer kits are provided for free and given out at the workshops. This is the 3nd year
the partnership has done this project. We are the only ones in the State doing it.
Lavelle said we are doing a commercial for Backyard buffer project. Carlos is doing the
commercial to air on local broadcasts and website. Each member will get a copy of the
DVD so they can put it on their websites.
10.- Photo Release — Roseann handed out a Photo Release Form they created for the
partnership to use. (Minor Release Form and regular Photo Release form) Please use
these if you take pictures at Lenny events or any Partnership event. Judy Cherry
currently has the Lenny costume checked out and she will put copies of these Photo
Release forms in with the costume.
11. Budget Update 2012-2013 — Lavelle handed out a summary budget report for the
partnership showing current charges. There are some expenses that have not come in
yet. Approximately $1375.75 still out on advertising.
Joy handed out the budget — page 1 is the 2011-2012 budget we just finished. Page 2 is
the proposed current budget for fiscal year 2012-2013.
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The 2012-2013 budget is a little higher due to population increase for High Point and the
addition of a new member; city of Asheboro. Budget proposed $54,500.00.
Roseann stated the current budget includes the Clean Streams Program to be held on
October 30, 2012 in Colfax at Green Resources. Joy said that we normally have a little
in reserves in the budget. We will look at the budget again at the January meeting.
Wolfe asked about the discussions at the July meeting regarding project with 4H Clubs;
video, poster, T-shirt contests. Roseann say we may look at this in January.
Wolfe made a motion to approve the proposed budget for fiscal year 2012-2013. Judy
Cherry made a second to the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
12. Other business — Roseann stated the Partnership agreed on a yearly newsletter. She
asked what time of the year do we want to publish it. If in January we need to get that
information to Wendi asap. Joy thought we talked about doing it in the fall when we
have a lot of events scheduled. Roseann said if there is anything going on in your
community; bring to the January meeting for a spring newsletter.
Still under other business - Announcements of upcoming events.
Greg Patton announced:
Randolph Mall E-Cycle event — 8:00-11:00am this weekend
YMCA in Asheboro planting trees — 8:OOam — 2:00 pm (100 trees to be planted) this
weekend
Roseann announced:
Roots Day in Winston Salem in a few weeks — planting trees
Forsyth County Creek Week Celebration — March 16 — 23, 2013 — water related activities
every day. Everyone invited to attend
The next meeting to be held at Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St, Jamestown, NC,
on January 17, 2013 at 10:00 am. (Wolfe to supply directions to Roseann for distribution
to membership.)
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FUNDING.............................................................................................................................10
JORDAN LAKE RULES REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................11
JORDAN LAKE RULES JURISDICTIONS...............................................................................12
SURVEYDATA..................................................................................................................13
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
InThe Classroom..........................................................................................................................14
NCStreamWatch..........................................................................................................................16
Presentations...............................................................................................................................16
ProjectWET Teacher Training......................................................................................................17
Scouts..........................................................................................................................................17
NCBig Sweep...................................................................................:...........................................18
RestaurantOutreach....................................................................................................................18
Libraries.......................................................................................................................................19
Plantingfor Water Quality.............................................................................................................19
DesignServices............................................................................................................................20
RaingardenDesign.......................................................................................................................20
Website......................................................................................................................................21
SocialMedia................................................................................................................................22
Fairs& Festivals...........................................................................................................................23
APPENDIX............................................................................................................................24
PROGRAM SUMMARY................................................................................................A
BUDGET & MEETING NOTES...................................................................... ....B
NC STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY CORRELATION....................................................0
PRINTED MATERIALS AND SIGNS...............................................................................D
FAIR AND FESTIVAL SURVEY RESULTS........................................................................E
RESTAURANT OUTREACH............................................................................................F
MEDIACOVERAGE.....................................................................................................: G
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
This year has been one of the busiest years yet for Stormwater SMART! We've been out and about all
over the Triad, spending lots of time in classrooms, creeks, and conference rooms. Joy and I both com-
pleted all the requirements for and received our Environmental Education Certification from the North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource Office of Environmental Education and
Public Affairs. The program required hundreds of hours of educational workshop and outdoor experi-
ences, knowledge of resources and facilities across the state, teaching experiences, and a community
action partnership. We are so lucky to have positions where we work day in and day out for something
we believe in. Achieving the certification was a labor of personal and professional love as we spent
hours of our own time attending trainings and traveling out of region to meet program requirements.
Through the process, we were able to connect with many other professionals around the region and
around the state. Through these newfound partnerships, we've been able to further leverage our train-
ings and events and provide better programming to our citizens. We look forward to helping more folks
in our community meet EE Certification requirements,whether it's through our regular Project WET
teacher trainings, helping coordinate teaching opportunities, or helping out with community action
partnerships. A big thanks goes out to those at the state level who work so hard to make this program
possible.
We brought a few new programs to the table this year. We provided Illicit Discharge Detection and
Elimination (IDDE) trainings to a number of our municipalities as well as conducted a outreach cam-
paign targeting restaurants and educating them on properly managing facilities. Joy upped the ante in
getting citizens involved in water quality monitoring programs and NC Big Sweep events, while some-
how spending days at a time teaching area elementary and middle school students about stormwater
runoff. Many of the new programs we've introduced approach stormwater more holistically than in the
past. With a strong emphasis on the importance of healthy ecosystems, and the actions we can take to
support our natural areas, we hope to help folks of all ages understand the implications polluted runoff
can have on our health, economy and the environment.
Our new website also launched this year. The new website reflects the layout of the new Piedmont
Triad Regional Council (www.ptrc.org) website and features a new layout, calendar function and inte-
gration with our new social media websites. We've had a lot of success with our Blogger posts, Twitter
feeds and Facebook profile. In our quest to keep up with all that's going on in the world of water, we
may have lost a few hours of sleep but I, for one, couldn't be happier with the progress our program
made over the last year. Thanks to our amazing board members for their participation in the program
and making Stormwater SMART a true pleasure to manage.
Sincerely,
N" OAI.,
Elizabeth Je iga
Stormwater Outreach and Education Coordinator

PROGRAM SUMMARY
IN THE CLASSROOM
Stormwater SMART visits classrooms around the Tri-
ad, offering teachers a variety of programs based on
the Project WET curriculum. We offer Elementary,
Middle and High School students programs focused
on stormwater runoff, native ecosystems, land use
and other study areas impacting water quality. All
programs are aligned with the NC Standard Course of
Study.
NC STREAMWATCH
Stormwater SMART provides a much needed con-
nection between the North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and local citizen groups who want
to adopt -a -stream. We provide three levels of train-
ing to ensure our citizens are getting the most out of
their StreamWatch experience.
PRESENTATIONS
Stormwater SMART speaks to civic clubs, garden
clubs, homeowners associations, local nonprofit
organizations and other groups interested in learn-
ing more about what they can do to improve water
quality.
SCOUTS
Stormwater SMART works with Girl and Boy Scout
troops to provide programming that meets patch
requirements. We attend Boy Scout merit badge
colleges and offer a Girl Scout Stormwater SMART
patch program. This comprehensive program com-
bines stormwater education and participation to
ensure our girls our leaders in protecting our water!
NC BIG SWEEP
Stormwater SMART organizes the annual Big Sweep in
Davidson County and supports efforts in other Storm -
water SMART communities. NC Big Sweep is part of an
international effort to clean the litter from our water-
sheds and educate citizens on stormwater runoff.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Stormwater SMART works with libraries across the
Piedmont Triad to provide programming for citizens
of all ages. From summer reading programs to public
information sessions, we ensure our material is relevant
to all.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
Fairs and Festivals continue to be one of the most effec-
tive ways to reach citizens from all backgrounds. Most
participants are engaged through a stormwater presen-
tation using the Enviroscape 11. We also hand out rain
gauges, give out prizes and encourage folks to sign up
for the Stormwater Steward.
RAIN GARDEN DESIGN
Stormwater SMART now offers rain garden design for
homeowners, small businesses, and municipalities.
Rain gardens provide numerous water quality benefits
and the potential for education is tremendous. That's
why we also offer custom rain garden sign design to ac-
company your rain garden if it's in a public location.
TARGETED CAMPAIGNS
Every year, Stormwater SMART targets a different group
of professionals through a structured outreach cam-
paign.
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
STORMWATER STEWARD
The Stormwater Steward is a quarterly publication cover- --- MONITORING
ing current events, best practices, and Stormwater SMART We offer participants the option to get as
programs. The newsletter is distrib- dirty as they want on our watch. Stormwa-
uted to local officials, libraries, at.fairs ter SMART provides water quality monitor -
and festivals, and other events. The ing and training addressing both physical
newsletter is available as a hard copy - and chemical parameters.
or electronically.
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SMART websites is de-
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signed to be user friendly
for both our target audi-
ence and our local govern-
ments. We keep up to
date information on our
programs, links to our social networking sites, and infor
mation on various topics related to Stormwater runoff.
BROCHURES / HANDOUTS
PRIZES
Stormwater SMART distributes rain
gauges and our "buffer in a book-
mark" to help participants remem-
ber how they can easily improve
water quality. Our dog bones
tagged with information about the
importance of picking up pet waste
are also popular with both two- and four -legged crea-
tures.
ENVIROSCAPE
The Enviroscape® is a well known tool in the Stormwater
education world. If you come to a Stormwater SMART
function, you're likely to see
us using the model to help
'kids adults alike understand
A ,. 'how we all contribute to
stormwater pollution.
Stormwater SMART designs and distrib- fi _
�;;• utes brochures addressing a number of PROJECT WET
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individuals can take to improve water 4. >.. Project WET is the leading
q resource when it comes to
• [ quality. Many of our publications are
�.&.ten available in English and Spanish. water quality education. The curriculum provides edu-
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PIEDMONT TRIAD REGIONAL COUNCIL
In response to the needs of member governments, the Piedmont Triad Regional
Council (PTRC) created a regional stormwater education program for NPDES Phase
II jurisdictions in 2004. The PTRC is a voluntary association of municipal and county
governments, enabled by state law to promote regional issues and cooperation among
members. PTRC serves 73 member
governments in the following twelve
counties: Alamance, Caswell, David-
' . son, Guilford, Montgomery, Ran-
- dolph, Rockingham, Surry, Stokes,
Forsyth, Yadkin & Davie.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The overall goal of the stormwater outreach and education partnership of local gov-
ernments is to meet the needs of NPDES Phase II jurisdictions that otherwise would
not have the resources to plan for and implement a strong outreach initiative. In 2009,
Governor Beverly Purdue signed the Jordan Lake Rules into law. These Rules require ad-
ditional communities in the PTRC region to address stormwater pollution through public
outreach and education. Although not regulated by the NPDES Phase 11 program, Rock-
ingham County, Reidsville, Summerfield and Oafs Ridge utilize Stormwater SMART to
meet Jordan Lake Rules outreach requirements. Additional communities opt to partici-
pate in Stormwater SMART, even though they are not required to do so by any govern-
ing body. These communities include Davidson County, Randolph County, Randleman,
Asheboro and Lexington. These communities see a strong value in using water quality
education to protect valuable resources including High Rock and Randleman Lakes.
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BACKGROUND
STORMWATER SMART TODAY
During fiscal year 2004-2005, through a 205j grant from the NC Division of Water Quality, PTRC organized a
group of 24 local government representatives from Phase II cities and towns as part of the stormwater out-
reach program team with no up -front costs to local governments. Local government representatives original-
ly directed the program coordinator to focus on educating the region's elected officials and the PTRC board of
delegates. This was achieved through the development and presentation of a Power Point sideshow entitled
"Stormwater in a Changing Landscape." PTRC created a unique, versatile animated Power Point presenta-
tion to demonstrate the stormwater problem. With the support of elected officials, the Stormwater SMART
program was solidified through a second outreach and education effort targeting middle school students
throughout the region.
Today Stormwater SMART works with citizens from all walks of life. From toddlers to senior citizens, teach-
ers to elected officials and everyone in between, Stormwater SMART is known throughout the Piedmont Triad
as the premiere hands on Stormwater Education program. Our constantly changing website, brochures and
other materials reflect the nature of an organization dedicated to providing our constituents with the most
up-to-date, relevant stormwater information and participation opportunities
The following Counties and Municipalities participated in Stormwater SMART in 2012-2013:
Davidson County, Randolph County, Rockingham County, Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Elon, Gibsonville,
Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High Point, Lexington, Mebane, Oak Ridge, Randleman, Reidsville, Sum-
merfield, Thomasville and Trinity.
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PI ELahIONT TRIAD
REGIONAL COUNCIL
Legend
0 Non-Stormwater SMART -Municipalities
_ Stormwater SMART Municipalities
Non-Stormwater SMART Counties
0 Stormwater SMART Counties
Membership in Stormwater SMART is limited to PTRC member local governments within the PTRC twelve
county region. Representatives from organizations and local governments from other regions, or non-PTRC
member governments are welcome to attend meetings and access resources and information generated by
Stormwater SMART. As of the 2010 US Census, 575,188 residents lived in Stormwater SMART communities.

FUNDING
FUNDING:
The cost to each local government is based on municipal populations.
County population totals do not include municipalities. Total program costs
for services, including materials, printing, distribution, staff time and travel
is $74,080 for FY 2011-2012. The following chart identifies member dues
based on a combination of staff time and materials. Staff time is distributed
equally throughout the members while expenditures (materials, travel, etc.)
are population based. Additional information is included in Appendix A.
STORMWATER SMART FY 2012-2013 MEMBER FEES
Census 2010 Population
Base rate
(90%)
% Total
Stormwater
SMART
Population
Population
Based Rate
(10%)
Expenditures
(population x
$0.017)
Time (2PT) +
Expenditures
($0.017)
Archdale
11,415
$3,642
1.98%
$161
$194
$3,997
Asheboro
25,012
$3,642
4.35%
$352
$425
$4,419
Burlington
49,963
$3,642
8.69%
$703
$849
$5,194
Davidson County
107,828
$3,642
18.75%
$1,517
$1,833
$6,992
Elon
9,419
$3,642
1.64%
$133
$160
$3,935
Gibsonville
6,410
$3,642
1.11%
$90
$109
$3,841
Graham
14,153
$3,642
2.46%
$199
$241
$4,082
Green Level
2,100
$3,642
0.37%
$30
$36
$3,707
Haw River
2,298
$3,642
0.40%
$32
$39
$3,713
High Point
104,371
$3,642
18.15%
$1,469
$1,774
$6.885
Lexington
18,931
$3,642
3.29%
$266
$322
$4,230
Mebane
11,393
$3,642
1.98%
$160
$194
$3,996
Oak Ridge
6,185
$3,642
1.08%
$87
$105
$3,834
Reidsville
14,520
$3,642
2.52%
$204
$247
$4,093
Randleman
4,113
$3,642
0.72%
$58
$70
$3,770
Randolph County
88,465
$3,642
15.38%
$1,245
$1,504
$6,391
Rockingham County
55,009
$3,642
9.56%
$774
$935
$5,351
Summerfield
10,232
$3,642
1.78%
$144
$174
$3,960
Thomasville
26,757
$3,642
4.65%
$376
$455
$4,473
Trinity
6,614
$3,642
1.15%
$93
$112
$3,847
Total: 575,188 $72,939 $8,093 $9,778 $90,710
*County population totals do NOT include municipalities
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JORDAN LAKE RULES REQUIREMENTS
North Carolina and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have determined that Jordan Lake is impaired
from high nutrient levels. The State conducted a TMDL assessment in 2007 that recommended a strategy to
improve Lake conditions. The NC General Assembly created the Jordan Lake Rules from these recommenda-
tions. The Jordan Lake Rules require every municipality and county within the Haw River watershed to reduce
their nitrogen and phosphorous contributions by 8% and 5%, respectively by 2017. This requires action by 19
Piedmont Triad counties and municipalities. The following 11 communities are required to participate in the
Jordan Lake Rules: Burlington, Elon, Gibsonville, Graham, Green Level, Haw River, Mebane, Oak Ridge, Reids-
ville, Rockingham County and Summerfield.
In response to the Jordan Lake rules, Stormwater SMART stepped up our focus on nutrient management,
including a program targeting landscape contractors and outreach to lawn and garden centers, pet stores and
animal hospitals. We work hard to help citizens understand how their everyday actions have an impact on a
lake 60 miles away.
JORDAN LAKE RULES OUTREACH REQUIREMENTS AND STORMWATER SMART COMPLIANCE
Outreach Strategy:
0 Newspaper articles and/or inserts
0 Kiosks and signage
❑ Direct mail
0 Displays at the point -of -purchase in retail centers
❑ Utility bill inserts
Outreach Program (1)
0 Public meetings
0 Community events
0 Contests
0 Storm drain marking
0 Stream and Litter cleanups
0 Group presentation and/or speeches
Outreach Program (2)
CJ News coverage
0 Workshops and classroom outreach
0 Distributing promotional giveaways and specialty items
0 Brochures, displays, signs, welcome packets and pamphlets
❑ Local cable access
0 Newsletters
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JORDAN`LAK_E RULES JURISDICTIONS
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Legend
Watershed Boundary
Non-Stormwater SMART Municipalities
N - Non -Jordan Lake Stormwater SMART Municipalities
- Jordan Lake Stormwater SMART Municipalities
+ Non-Stormwater SMART Counties
Jordan Lake Stormwater SMART Counties
PIEDMONT TRIAD ® Non -Jordan Lake Stormwater SMART Counties
��/ 11EUIONAL COUNCIL

Carolina and the Nation, other
survey results indicate citizens' are
paying more attention to their daily
behaviors. For example, almost
50% of citizens with pets "Always"
C) Poor or "Often" pick up after their pets.
to Fair Likewise, of the citizens surveyed,
over half don't fertilize at all and
a Good of the remaining participants, 33%
* Excellent fertilize only once a year. These
results are encouraging and as we
move forward, we hope our citizens
not only continue improving their
Stormwater SMART staff conducts
surveys at most of the fairs and
festivals we attend. We also have
a link to the survey on our website.
This year, we collected almost 200
responses.
Area fairs and festivals are attend-
ed by a diverse group of individu-
als. Surveying these individuals
provides Stormwater SMART with
a strong sense of how aware a
SURVEY DATA
When it rains, stormwater is collected on streets and parking lots and runs into
a storm drain. After stormwater runoff goes into a storm drain, it goes to ...
(% based on 157 answered questions)
• The citt/s regular sewage treatment plant
• A special sewer treatment plant
G Nearby fields and yards
o Closest river, stream or lake
•Drainage pond
community is. The pie chart to the
right indicates over 50% of our citizens believe the greatest impact to water quality is something other than
stormwater runoff.
Do you think the overall water quality of the rivers, While this is common across North
streams, and lakes in your area are:
(% based on 177 answered questions)
3%
daily behaviors, but deepen their understanding of how those
behaviors can positively impact our waters. For complete surve
results, please see Appendix E. The short survey covers the foil
ing areas:

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
IN THE CLASSROOM
Stormwater SMART has established a widely respected presence in the Piedmont Triad. We were thrilled to
work with teachers in Elementary, Middle and High Schools across our region. The following schools partici-
pated in our program:
• Alamance County Community College ESL
• Highland Elementary
• Archdale Elementary Science !Night
• Archdale Trinity Middle
• Brown Middle
• Burlington Educators Expo
• Charles England Elementary
• Elon Elementary
• Environmental Field Day
• Guy B. Teachey Elementary
• Haw River Learning Celebration
• Hawfields Middle School
• North Davidson Middle
• North Graham Elementary
• Northern Guilford High School
• Oak Grove Middle
• R. Homer Andrews
• Randleman Elementary
• South Asheboro Middle
• Southwest Elementary
• Southwest Guilford Middle
• Trinity Elementary
• Tyro Middle
• Welborn Academy of Science and Technology
• Wentworth Elementary
Almost 3,700 students participated in Stormwater SMART school presentations this year. Our presentations
are customized to meet the needs of teachers. Teachers gave our program high marks for corresponding with
the NC Standard Course of Study. Teachers have found our programs useful as a primer to their lesson plans,
a follow-up lesson to reiterate knowledge, and an end of the year program
designed to prep students for End of Grade testing.
The EnviroscapeO is a portable model used to help people of all ages better
understand point and nonpoint source pollution through hands-on demon-
strations. Stormwater SMART uses the Enviroscape® to help students un-
derstand the concept of a watershed and how pollution flows downstream.
Hydrology is a lesson many teachers find difficult to teach effectively. While
the Enviroscape ® is a perfect tool for teaching hydrology, the model is too
expensive for most public schools. Stormwater SMART uses the Enviroscape
to connect students to pollution sources in their own backyard, including
parking lots, construction sites, dog waste and agricultural impacts. We've
introduced a number of other programs focusing on ecosystems, land use,
the water cycle, and other subject areas that have an impact on our water
quality.
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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
While the 8th Grade Enviroscape® program is our most popular, Stormwater SMART offers a number of other
programs to meet the needs of teachers in the Piedmont Triad. Additional programs include:
Our programs are completely adaptable to any age group and apply
across curriculums. We even fit some physical fitness in during Project
WET activities including " Macroi nverte b rate Mayhem," "The Incredible
Journey," and "Just Passing Through."
We make every effort to help students understand the connection be-
tween their local environment and water quality downstream. One
method to accomplish this is by customizing maps for each school we
visit. Printed out on poster -sized paper, our maps helps students as-
sess how much of their school's footprint is impermeable and where
the water that runs off those
surfaces ends up. If teachers are
Willing, we work with students to
track the flow of water to a local
stream where we teach students
about stream health by testing the
chemical and biological param-
eters of that waterbody.
it more information on our
hool programs, please see the
eacher Services Brochure" in
ndix C.
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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NC STREAMWATCH
Members in Stormwater SMART communities are eligible to
participate in a StreamWatch program. StreamWatch or Adopt -
a -Stream programs are one of the most effective tools for engag-
ing the public in watershed issues. Participating in water quality
monitoring increases awareness and helps citizens connect their
everyday actions to the health of their watershed.
Our program is designed to accommodate a variety of groups,
including schools, summer camps, civic groups, homeowner asso-
ciations and scouts. We trained groups in each of our three river
basins this fiscal year.
PRESENTATIONS
Stormwater SMART offers a variety of presentations to meet the
needs of a diverse audience. We customize each presentation to
the age, size of the group and length of the presentation. Our
presentations range in length from 15 minutes to two or more
hours. We always provide plenty of handouts so our audience
never leaves empty-handed. In a single day, you might catch up at a summer camp in the morning, a rotary
meeting in the afternoon and a garden club in the evening. Many groups opt for a Power Point presentation,
while others prefer a questions and answer format. A few of the topics covered in FY 2012-2013 were:
Many citizens do not understand the many ways they
are impacted by water. Our presenters strive to connect
people to their local water resources, as well as provide
connections between water resources in the Piedmont
Triad as well as the rest of the nation, and the world.
With children, we work use Project WET activities to
help make these connections. With adults, we have real
conversations about water in our communities and how
privileged we are to have clean and safe water to drink,
irrigate our crops and splash in during the summer, and
the importance of maintaining those waters for future
generations. This year we also introduced a program
on Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination and Pol-
lution Prevention. Four municipalities participated in
the program and we cross -trained almost.160 partici-
pants. We partnered with the municipalities of Re-
idsville, Mebane, Graham, and Thomasville to provide
this training.
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Pollution Prevention
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PROJECT WET TEACHER TRAINING
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
This year we held two Project WET teacher trainings.
The trainings were both hugely successful. The Project
WET Curriculum and Activity Guide 2.0 is an full color
guide with the very best activities from the first edition
and a greater emphasis on stormwater and nonpoint
source pollution and other emerging issues. To make it
even easier on teachers, your NC Project WET Coordi-
nator has correlated all activities with the NC Standard
Course of Study. Teachers came away with a stronger
personal understanding of water quality issues in the re-
gion and across the world, and various interactive tools
and mechanisms for relating those concepts to students.
We had over 30 teachers participate in the workshops
in Alamance and Davidson Counties. Two additional
teachers were unable to attend Stormwater SMART
workshops and we worked with other facilitators in the region to provide the workshop for these teachers free
of charge.
SCOUTS
Stormwater SMART works with scout programs around the Triad.
Whether scouts are trying to fulfill badge requirements, or work with the
community to improve water quality project, our staff is always available
to arrange for stream cleanups, assist with designing a rain garden, or
conduct a water quality presentation. These projects are perfect for Eagle
Scout projects or community service projects. Stormwater SMART Staff
are also trained as Merit Badge counselors and are able to help troops
obtain their soil and water conservation or environmental science badges.
We also offer a Girl Scout Patch
Program. Not only are they fun to
work with, they're great stewards of
the environment. Girl Scouts are not
afraid to take what they learn out
into the world. The patch program
includes an activity book and addi-
tional resources to help students earn their patch. The varied experiences
offered reinforce important concepts in nonpoint source pollution. Storm -
water SMART hopes these girls take their newfound knowledge home and
encourage parents, friends, and neighbors to take action!
This year, we worked with almost 200 scouts and their families. We
worked with 10+ troops in the region and have developed strong relation-
ships with Troop leaders and administrators across the region. We look
forward to building on these relationships in the next fiscal year.
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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NC BIG SWEEP
Across the State, groups gather every fall to clean our
waters. The Piedmont Triad Regional Council organizes
events in Davidson County and assists citizens in other
jurisdictions connect with their local Big Sweep Coordina-
tor. On October 6th, school groups, scouts and citizens
gathered at Finch Park in Lexington. Twenty-two volun-
teers clean trash from the banks of Abbotts Creek which
flows into High Rock Lake. We also conducted a Big Sweep
event on High Rock Lake. Seventy-five scouts, family, the
High Rock Lake River Rats, and County rescue staff at-
tended the event.
RESTAURANT OUTREACH
This year, we conducted a mass outreach campaign to all
restaurants in Stormwater SMART communities. We sent information to almost 1,150 restaurants.
Packets include posters in both English and Spanish demonstrating best practices for improving water quality
as well as a manager's checklist, detailed instructions for making a spill kit,and information about how costly
stormwater pollution can be to the restaurant and the community. Instead of developing our own materials,
we chose to use materials put together by the UNC Institute for the Environment and the Wallace Genetic
Foundation.
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LIBRARIES
What better place to reach a diverse crowd than at the library? This year, we implemented a new program
in our community libraries. Our "Buffer in a Bookmark" program was a huge hit! We custom designed and
ordered seeded bookmarks describing the importance of vegetated buffers in our environment. In addition
to mailing out the bookmark and introducing librarians to our services, we worked with North Davidson Public
Library and Graham Public Library to incorporate Stormwater SMART programs into their summer reading
program. This year's theme was "Dig Into Reading," a perfect fit for our program. We provided an adapted
version of the Incredible Journal
that discussed the various natural
components that make up the wa-
ter cycle and how they naturally
purify water. We look forward to
working with even more librarians
on their summer reading pro-
grams. We reached over 82 kids,
parents, and caregivers.
We also worked with the High
Point Public Library to provide
outreach and education to over
115 participants in the library.
During three outreach events, we
spoke to the general public and
demonstrated the Enviroscape
model in the entrance area of the library. We conducted a special "Spooky Stor
water" event with the library on Halloween.
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DESIGN SERVICES
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improve water quality. We assist communities
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owners, garden clubs, scouts, and other groups
build rain gardens in their back yard. This year, Stormwater SMART worked with homeowners in Randleman
and in Graham to design rain gardens. Stormwater SMART staff assisted with the construction of the rain gar-
den in Graham.
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sider installing rain gardens in their backyard. The more rain gardens in the ground, the better chance we have
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SOCIAL MEDIA
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and look forward to its continued success next year!
Blog Posts:
• What Wintery Weather Means for Water
Quality
• Pollution Detectives Needed
• The More Leaves and Roots, the Less You
Pollute!
• Is Green the New Gray?
• Diving into Project WET!
• Starting with the Basics
• Why We Love Rain Gardens
• The 411(or10-0-10) on Fertilizer
• The Art of Stormwater
• Composting for Water Quality
• Buggin' Out
• Earth Day, Every DAy!
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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
We work closely with our member governments to ensure participation in local fairs and festivals. This is
a great opportunity to reach out to people who may otherwise not participate in any of our programming.
From small community events, to large scale, multi -day events, we show up rain or shine. This year, there was
plenty of rain, but that didn't stop us from handing out rain gauges, seeded bookmarks, and dog bones tagged
with important information about pet waste and water quality. The casual atmosphere gives us the opportuni-
ty to introduce citizens to the importance of protecting our water quality, while having more focused, in-depth
discussions with local leaders interested in furthering their understanding and involvement in the issue. Many
of the programs we go on to lead are the result of networking at these events.

Appendix A
Program Summary

STORMWATER SMART DIRECT EDUCATION PROGRAM SUMMARY
ALAMANCE COUNTY REGIONAL PROGRAMS &. MUNICIPALITIES
Project WET Teacher Training
June 20, 2013
Project WET Teacher Training
22
*Alamance County Teachers
Nature Center at Glencoe Mill
*Mebane, Graham, Burlington, Haw
River, Green Level, Elon.
ongoing
Board Member
Media Coverage
*Mebane, Graham, Burlington, Haw
River, Green Level, Elon
June 21, 2013
Media Coverage of StreamWatch
(See Appendix G)
Hawfields Middle School
*Burlington, Mebane, Graham
March 13, 2013
Enviroscape (8th grade)
120
Hawfields Middle School
*Burlington, Mebane, Graham
May 6, 2013
Enviroscape (6th Grade)
100
Total
242
BURLINGTON
Fishing Camp I
July 10, 2012
Blue Planet, A Drop in the
Bucket, Customized Watershed
Maps.
15
Nature Camp
June 15, 2013
StreamWatch
18
Carousel Festival
September 15, 2012
Festival Outreach
65
Rain Garden Design (Burlington)
Rain Garden Design
1
Alamance County Community College
October 23, 2012
Enviroscape
15
R. Homer Andrews
March 25, 2013
Incredible Journey
105
Burlington Educators Expo
August 22, 2012
Stormwater SMART
35
Highland Elementary
March 25, 2013
Enviroscape (5th grade)
105
Boy Scouts
December 1,-2013
Environmental Science Badge
12
Follow that Drop
Ongoing
Walking tour of BMPs
Total 371
ELON
Elon Fall Forum September 21, 2012
Panel Moderator 200
Elon Elementary February 15, 2013t
Enviroscape (5th Grade) 50
Total 250
GIBSONVILLE
Gibsonville Fall Festival
October 13, 2012 Festival Outreach
20
Total
20

STORMWATER SMART DIRECT EDUCATION PROGRAM SUMMARY
GRAHAM
Graham IDDE
January 23, 2013
Illicit Discharge Detection and
Elimination & Pollution
Prevention
52
Graham Library
June 27, 2013
Dig Into Reading
42
Times News Coverage
June 21, 2013
Media Coverage of
StreamWatch
Rain Garden Design and Construction
April 29, 2013
Rain Garden Design and
Construction
1
North Graham Elementary
April 19, 2013
Life Box
60
Total 95
HAW RIVER
Haw River Festival
May 18, 2013
Festival Outreach
5
StreamWatch
June 22, 2013
StreamWatch
2
Total 7
MEBANE
Mebane Dogwood Festival
April 27, 2013
Direct Outreach
20
Mebane IDDE
January 30, 2013
Illicit Discharge Detection and
Elimination & Pollution
Prevention
29
Dogwood Festival
April 24, 2013
Media Coverage of Festival
Total 49
County Total: 1134

STORMWATER SMART DIRECT EDUCATION PROGRAM SUMMARY
RANDOLPH COUNTY
Earth Day at the Zoo
April 20, 2013
Stormwater SMART
150
Water Camp
June 24,25 &
26, 2012
4-H Water Camp 4th-6th graders
10
Water Quality Task Force
ongoing
Partner Organization
Girl Scouts
May 28, 2013
StreamWatch
15
Randolph Merit Badge College
March 9 & 23,
2013
Soil and Water Conservation Badge
8
Arbor Day (Randolph,
March 22, 2013
Stormwater SMART
50
Boy Scout Program Preview
June 6, 2013
Big Sweep
3
Girl Scouts
April 21, 2013
Big Sweep/Incredible
Journey/StreamWatch/M acroinvertebrate
Mayhem
75
Boys and Girls Club
July 10, 2013
StreamWatch
17
Total 328
ARCH DALE
Bush Hills Festival
September 8, 2013
Provided materials for Archdale Water
Resources Department
Archdale Elementary Science
Might
February 5, 2013
Enviroscape
50
Archdale Trinity Middle
October 18 & 19,
2012
Enviroscape 8th grade/Soil Splash
204
Total 254
ASHEBORO
Asheboro Boys and Girls Club
July 10, 2012
Water Quality Monitoring
12
Asheboro Fall Festival
October 6, 2012
Festival Outreach
30
South Asheboro Middle
May 13, 2013
Enviroscape 8th grade
85
South Asheboro Middle
May 20, 2013
Enviroscape 8th grade
85
Guy B. Teachey Elementary
October 11, 2012
Incredible Journey
85
Environmental Field Day
May 3, 2013
Wetlands/Incredible Journey
80
Troop 527
July 14 & 18,
2012
Soil and Water Conservation Badge
14
Asheboro Cub Scouts
April 8, 2013
Plastic Jelly Fish
17
Total 408

STORMWATER SMART DIRECT EDUCATION PROGRAM SUMMARY
RANDLEMAN
Randleman Nascar Days
October 27, 2012
Festival Outreach
60
Randleman Elementary
April 22, 2013
Plastic Jelly Fish/There is No Away
135
Girl Scouts
October 16, 2012
Enviroscape
17
Randolph Co.
March 23, 2013
Water Quality Testing
6
Total 218
TRINITY
Trinity Elementary
November 20, 2012
There Is No Away
85
Total 85
County Total 1293

STORMWATER SMART DIRECT EDUCATION PROGRAM SUMMARY
DAVIDSON COUNTY
Project WET Teacher Training
*Two High Point Teachers
Attended
February 16,
2013
Project WET Teacher Training
8
Lexington BBQ Festival
October 27,
2012
Festival Outreach
53
NC Big Sweep
October 6, 2012
Big Sweep at Finch Park
22
North Davidson Middle
November 26,
2012 & February
14 & 15, 2013
Enviroscape 8th grade
360
Oak Grove Middle
September
24,25 & 27, 2012
Water Quality: Ask the Bugs (8t° Grade)
112
Tyro Middle
December 18 &
19, 201z
Enviroscape 8th grade
215
Oak Grove Middle
April 30,
May 1 &2, 2013
Enviroscape 8th grade
336
Girl Scouts
October 8, 2012
Enviroscape
10
River Rats
June 6, 2013
High Rock Lake Special Study/Stormwater
15
Girl Scouts *Davidson
County/Randolph County
April 21, 2013
Big Sweep/Incredible
J ou rney/Strea mWatch/M a c ro invertebrate
Mayhem
*see
Randolph
Co. profile
Boy Scout Program Preview
*Davidson County/Randolph
County
June 6, 2013
Big Sweep
*see
Randolph
Co. profile
Total 1131
LEXINGTON
Multicultural Festival
May 4, 2013
Festival Outreach
20
Southwest Elementary
October 12,
2012
Enviroscape 5th grade
90
Charles England Elementary
September 17,
2012
Enviroscape 5th grade
85
Total 195
THOMASVILLE
Everybody's Day
September 29,
2012
Festival Outreach
20
Spring Daze
May 4, 2013
Festival Outreach
50
Thomasville IDDE
February 28,
2013
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
& Pollution Prevention
46
Brown Middle
January 28,29,30
Enviroscape/watershed game
280
Total 396
County Total 1722

STORMWATER SMART DIRECT EDUCATION PROGRAM SUMMARY
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
Rockingham County Planning Board
October 15, 2012
Landscaping for Water Quality
15
Blue Moon Hike at RCC
August 31, 2012
Naturalist Hike
15
Wentworth Elementary
September 20,
2012
Incredible Journey
87
Farris Memorial Park
June 15th
StreamWatch
2
Total
119
REIDSVILLE
Reidsville Fall Festival
September 29, 2013
Festival Outreach
60
Reidsville IDDE
June 4, 2013
Illicit Discharge Detection and
Elimination & Pollution
Prevention
31
Flint Rock Farms
May 29, 2013
Wetland Metaphors
75
Haw River Learning Celebration
October 9,10 & 11,
2012
Stream Stewardship
85
Bridging the Gap (Resource Day)
June 22, 2013
Materials for Reidsville
Community Development
150
Total 401
County Total 520

STORMWATER SMART DIRECT EDUCATION PROGRAM SUMMARY
GrUILFORD COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES
HIGH POINT
High Point Public Library
March 13, 2013
What's Up With Our Water?
20
High Point Public Library
October 31, 2012
Spooky Stormwater
35
High Point Public Library
July 25, 2012
What's Up With Our Water?
60
Welborn Academy of Science and
Technology
April 15, 2013
Enviroscape 8th grade
100
Welborn Academy of Science and
Technology
April 16, 2013
Enviroscape 8th grade
100
Southwest Guilford Middle
April 24, 25, 26
Enviroscape 8th grade
350
Project WET Teacher Training
*See Davidson County Profile
February 16, 2013
Project WET Teacher Training
Total
665
Oak Ridge
Pond Life/Rain Garden
I April 2, 2013
SUMMERFIELD
Founders Day Festival
May 18, 2013
Festival Outreach
10
Northern Guilford High School
October 17, 2012
Living Waters
45
Summerfield Girl Scouts
February 28, 2013
Incredible Journey
13
Total 68
County Total 733
Regional Total 5302
*Programs covering multiple jurisdictions —jurisdictional totals may therefore not accurately reflect
actual number of participants. Regional total captures all participants.
**Indicates number of participants who completed the Stormwater SMART survey and had in-depth
conversations with staff regarding stormwater runoff. Materials distribution likely reflects 100+
participants at each event.

Appendix 8
Budget & Meeting Notes

Stormwater SMART FY 2012-2013
Member Fees
Census 2010 Population
p
Base rate
(90%)
96 Total
Stormwater
SMART
Population
Population
Based Rate
(10%)
Expenditures
(population x
$0.017)
Time (2PT) +
Expenditures
($0.017)
Archdale
11,415
$3,642
1.98%
$161
$194
$3,997
Asheboro
25,012
$3,642
4.35%
$352
$425
$4,419
Burlington
49,963
$3,642
8.69%
$703
$849
$5,194
Davidson County
107,828
$3,642
18.75%
$1,517
$1,833
$6,992
Elon
9,419
$3,642
1.64%
$133
$160
$3,935
Gibsonville
6,410
$3,642
1.11%
$90
$109
$3,841
Graham
14,153
$3,642
2.46%
$199
$241
$4,082
Green Level
2,100
$3,642
0.37%
$30
$36
$3,707
Haw River
2,298
$3,642
0.40%
$32
$39
$3,713
High Point
104,371
$3,642
18.15%
$1,469
$1,774
$6,885
Lexington
18,931
$3,642
3.29%
$266
$322
$4,230
Mebane
11,393
$3,642
1.98%
$160
$194
$3,996
Oak Ridge
6,185
$3,642
1.08%
$87
$105
$3,834
Reidsville
14,520
$3,642
2.52%
$204
$247
$4,093
Randleman
4,113
$3,642
0.72%
$58
$70
$3,770
Randolph County
88,465
$3,642
15.38%
$1,245
$1,504
$6,391
Rockingham County
55,009
$3,642
9.56%
$774
$935
$5,351
Summerfield
10,232
$3,642
1.78%
$144
$174
$3,960
Thomasville
26,757
$3,642
4.65%
$376
$455
$4,473
Trinity
6,614
$3,6421
1.15%
$93
$112
$3,847
Total: 575,188 $72,839 $8,093 $9,778 $90,710
*County population totals do NOT include municipalities

Stormwater SMART FY 2012-2013
Staffing
PTCOG Salaried Staff
Staff
Position
hourly rate # of hours
Total
Cy Stober
Water Resources Manager
$78 3% Annual Salary
3171
Malinda Ford
GIS Planner
$65 3%Annual Salary
2735
Stormwater SMART Outreach
Elizabeth Jernigan
and Education Coordinator
50% Annual Salary
22753
*Fringe = 30.5%
6940
*Overhead = 40%
11877
$41,570
Joy Fields
Stormwater Educator
50% Annual Salary
18312
*Fringe = 30.5%
5585
*Overhead = 40%
9559
$33,456
Total Salaried Staff $80,932
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Stormwater SMART FY 2012-2013
Materials
Materials
Expenditures
Brochures
Giveaways ( water bottles, grocery bags, J
Translation
Training
Travel
Supplies
Rent
Expenditures
(population x $0.017)
4%
$391.12
25%
$2,445
2%
$195.56
10%
$977.80
25%
$2,444.50
10%
$977.80
24%
$2,346,72
Total 100% $9,778
Total Program Expenditures $9,778

Stormwater SMART FY 2011-2012
Census Population
Census 2010 Population
Archdale
11,415
Asheboro
25,012
Burlington
49,963
Davidson County
107,828
Elon
9,419
Gibsonville
6,410
Graham
14,153
Green Level
2,100
Haw River
2,298
High Point
104,371
Lexington
18,931
Mebane
11,393
Oak Ridge
6,185
Reidsville
14,520
Randleman
4,113
Randolph County
88,465
Rockingham County
55,009
Summerfield
10,232
Thomasville
26,757
Trinity
6,614

Davidson County
107,828
Denton
1,636
Lexington
18,931
Midway
4,679
Thomasville
26,757
Wallburg
3,047
Municipal total
55,050
Total Population
162,878
Randolph County
88,465
Archdale
11,415
Asheboro
25,012
Franklinville
1,164
Liberty
2,656
Ramseur
1,692
Randleman
4,113
Seagrove
228
Trinity
6,614
Staley
393
Municipal total
53,287
Total Population
141,752
Rockingham County
55,009
Eden
15,527
Madison
2,246
Mayodan
2,478
Reidsville
14,520
Stoneville
1,056
Wentworth
2,807
Municipal total
38,634
Total Population
93,643

Stormwater SMART FY 2012-2013
Rates Comparison
2010Census
Population
Count
Staff Time
Staff Time
(90% Base
Rate)
Expenditures
(population x
$0.016)
Expenditures
(population x
$0.017)
Total FY2011-
2012
Total FY2012-
2013
FY 2011-2012
FY 2011-2012
FY 2012-2013
FY 2011-2012
FY 2012-1013
FY 2011-2012
FY 2022-2013
Archdale
11,415
3,244
3,803
183
194
3,426
3,997
Asheboro
25,012
3,244
3,994
400
425
3,644
4,419
Burlington
49,963
3,244
4,345
799
949
4,043
5,194
Davidson County
107,828
3,244
5,159
1,725
1,833
4,969
6,992
Elon
9,419
3,244
3,774
151
160
3,395
3,935
Gibsonville
6,410
3,244
3,732
103
109
3,346
3,841
Graham
14,153
3,244
3,941
226
241
3,470
4,082
Green Level
2,100
3,244
3,671
34
36
3,277
3,707
Haw River
2,298
3,244
3,674
37
39
3,281
3,713
High Point
104,371
3,244
5,110
1,670
1,774
4,914
6,885
Lexington
18,931
3,244
3,908
303
322
3,547
4,230
Mebane
11,393
3,244
3,802
182 1194
3,4261
3,996
Oak Ridge
6,185
3,244
3,729
99
105
3,343
3,834
Reidsville
14,520
3,244
3,846
232
247
3,476
4,093
Randleman
4,113
3,244
3,700
66
70
3,310
3,770
Randolph County
88,465
3,244
4,887
1,415
1,504
4,659
6,391
Rockingham County
155,009
3,244
14,416
880
935
4,124
5,351
Summerfield
10,232
13,244
13,786
164
174
1 3,4081
3,960
Thomasville
26,757
3,244
4,018
428
455
1 3,6721
4,473
Trinity
6,614
13,244
13,735
106
112
1 3,3501
3,847
Total: 575,188 64,877 80,932 9,203 9,778
*County population totals do NOT include municipalities
K Increase
14%
18%
22%
29%
14%
13%
15%
12%
12%
29%
16%
14%
13%
15%
12%
27%
23%
14%
18%
13%
74,080 90,710 17%

Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Stormwater
SMART
Wilmington Building, Suite 201 - 2216 West Meadowview Road - Greensboro, NC 27407-3480
MEETING MINUTES
August 911h, 2012 • PTRC Conference Room, Greensboro Office • 2am - 4pm
Attendees: Stacey Tolbert, Rockingham County; Greg Patton, City of Randleman; DJ Seneres, City of
Archdale; Justin Gray, City of High Point; Scott Leonard, Davidson County; Danny
I. Welcome
It. Yearly Program Update
a. Schools (K-12): This year we reached 2,891 students in 12 elementary schools, eight
middle schools and one high school. Participating teachers received a certificate.
• Archdale: 78 students —1 teacher certificate
• Asheboro — 296 students — 2 teacher certificates
• Randolph — 245 students — 2 teacher certificates
• High Point: 380 students — 4 teacher certificates
• Thomasville: 414 students — 3 teacher certificates
• Davidson County Schools (minus Thomasville): 618 students — 3 teacher
certificates
• Graham: 87 students —1 teacher certificate
• Burlington: 234 students — 3 teacher certificates
• Rockingham County (minus Reidsville):226 students — 3 teacher certificates
• Reidsville: 283 students — 3 teacher certificates
• Summerfield —30 students —1 teacher certificate
b. Pet Stores Businesses: 80 citizens reached
+ Reidsville: Pet Sense 30 customers
• Burlington — 50 customers
c. Stream Watch: Stream Watch Training-38 participants
• Randleman (Randolph County)-8 participants
• Haw River (Alamance County) — 3 participants
• Camp Guilrock (Rockingham County and Oak Ridge): 9 participants with five of
those from Oak Ridge
• Boone's Cave (Davidson County)- 18 participants
d. Stream Cleanups: 2,295 volunteers cleaned up 13,288 Ibs of trash. 130 volunteers at
Stormwater SMART events
• Randolph County: 1.677 volunteers cleaned an estimated 38 miles of stream,
collecting 6,708 pounds of trash.
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Davidson County -Randolph County - Rockingham County • Archdale • Asheboro - Burlington - Elon • Gibsonville -
Graham - Green Level • Haw River • High Point-. Lexington • Mebane • Oak Ridge • Summerfleld - Randleman • Reidsville
Thomasville • Trinity

• Alamance County: Countywide, 250 volunteers cleaned an estimated 15 miles
collecting approximately 4,000 pounds of trash.
• Davidson County: Countywide, 24 volunteers cleaned an estimated 2 miles of
stream and lake shore, collecting approximately 80 pounds of trash.
• Rockingham County: Countywide 100 volunteers cleaned an estimated 10 miles
of stream and collected approximately 400 pounds of trash from the watershed.
• Guilford County: Countywide, 747 volunteers cleaned an estimated 34 miles of
stream collecting approximately 2,988 pounds of trash.
• High Point: 244 volunteers cleaned an estimated area of 21 miles collecting
approximately 2,100 pounds of trash.
Scouts: 6 programs reached over 430 Scouts
• Stormwater SMART attended the Girl Scouts 100 year anniversary event held in
High Point and engaged 200 scouts and leaders.
• Stormwater SMART taught the Soil and Water Conservation Badge material at
the Akela District Merit Badge College and reached over 100 scouts and several
chaperones from the City of High Point, Oak Ridge, Thomasville and Archdale.
• Stormwater SMART presented a program to the Cub Scouts during the Cub
Scout Day Camp and reached over 10080 participants.
• Stormwater SMART taught the Soil and Water Conservation Badge and
Environmental Science Badge material Alamance District Scout Merit Badge
College, reaching 30 scouts and 4 scout leaders.
f. Rain Gardens: Programs reached 28 participants
• Randleman Rain Garden - 10 participants
• Burlington Rain Garden Demonstration project —15 participants
• Residential Rain Garden Design — Burlington — 2 participants
• Residential Rain Garden Design — Graham — 1 participant
g. Library Programs: Programs and materials reached 850 participants
• High Point: October and April: 50
• Buffer in a Bookmark: packets of 50 sent to 16 libraries
h. Fairs and Festivals: 12 festivals 550 surveys completed
• Archdale Fall Festival over 100 residents about local water quality issues with 96
filling out a survey.
• Burlington Carousel Festival: 26 surveys 30 citizens reached
• Gibsonville Fall Festival 49 surveys over 50 people reached
• Asheboro Arbor Day: 30
• Asheboro Earth Day: 17 surveys 50 informational packets given out
• Asheboro Fall Festival: 44 surveys, 50 informational packets given out
• Mebane Dogwood Festival: 66 surveys over 70 informational packets given out
• Lexington BBQ Festival --11 surveys over 15 informational packets given out
• Lexington Multicultural Festival —49 surveys completed over 50 informational
packets given out
• Thomasville Everybody's Day — 30 surveys completed
• Thomasville Spring Daze— 13 surveys completed
•. Reidsville Fall Festival — 59 surveys completed over 60 informational packets
given out
i. Presentations: 16 presentations 422 participants
• Burlington Rotary, Men's Garden: 20, 50,= 70

Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Stormwater
SMART
Wilmington Building, Suite 201 • 2216 West Mead_ owview Road • Greensboro, NC 27407-3480
• Graham Rotary. 25
• Asheboro Rotary: 50
• Lexington Rotary, Lions, Garden, Woman's and Kiwanis Clubs: 30, 15, 20, 35, 70
= 170
• Thomasville Rotary: 30
• High Rock Lake Association: 20
• Reidsville Rotary, Garden, Appearance Commission: 50, 20, 10 = 80
• Planting for Water Quality, Presented to the Planning Board and Landscapers
from Summerfield — 8
• 4-H Water Camp for 12 kids 10-14 year olds run by run by Randolph County
Cooperative Extension
*DC FISH grant funds allowed for an additional three presentation san done school
increasing participation by 300 participants in Davidson County.
Ill. Materials
a. Newsletters: Quarterly newsletters continue to be a major outreach tool. We have
almost 350 subscribers to our e-newsletter and that number continues to grow.
Newsletters are distributed at fairs and festivals, public events, through city and county
offices and are always available on our website. Newsletters are available for board
members. Please let us know if you need additional letters, or you can download the
most recent version from our website.
b. Brochures: Expect to receive additional brochures to distribute this fiscal year. If you
need additional brochures, you can download them from our website or contact us for
hard copies.
c. Homeowner Information Packet: Homeowner information packets are completed and
available for download on our website. We are in the process of developing river basin
specific inserts for each community. These packets are board members' responsibility
for distributing. Please remember, you can distribute them in any way you see fit. You
are not bound by the same restrictions as staff in where you can distribute these. If you
want to leave them with realtors who operate outside Stormwater SMART jurisdictions,
as board members, you have that right. Please take advantage of these homeowner
information packets.
d. Bookmarks : The bookmarks we distributed last year were a surprisingly big hit. The
libraries as well as citizens at other events really liked them. However, on our end they
were extremely labor intensive and we can likely get a professionally printed bookmark
at a much lower rate.
Additional material needs were discussed. Liz recommended discontinuing distribution
of the grocery bags. They are expensive and many booths now distribute them. The rain
gauges we've distributed in the past were well received. Per the board, this year we will
primarily distribute rain gauges and bookmarks as well as our printed material. These
materials represent the program, can be useful to citizens, and are well received.
www.stormwatersmart.org • [e-mail]
Davidson County -Randolph County • Rockingham County • Archdale • Asheboro • Burlington • Elon • Gibsonville
Graham • Green level • Haw River • High Point • Lexington • Mebane • Oak Ridge • Summerfield • Randleman • Reidsville
Thomasville • Trinity

IV. Strategic Plan Update: Joy Fields summarized our accomplishments last fiscal year. With
the addition of elementary schools, we increased our school participation by 52% and met
most of our goals for StreamWatch, Steam Cleanups, Homeowner Information Packets,
Scouts, Buffer in a Bookmark, General Presentations and Stormdrain Marking. We discussed
both the Local Govt Nutrient Reduction Plan and the Small Business Outreach component of
the strategic plan. Liz discussed considering these under "General Presentations and
Outreach".
We require our board representative to set up staff training events, and it was out of our
hands as to whether or not that event was organized. Many jurisdictions don't need
specialized training, or they receive it elsewhere. We are happy to customize programs for
your staff or briefly address staff at training events. Ethan with Burlington suggested
creating an online module for staff addressing different topics and quizzing participants at
the end of each module. This was well received by Stormwater SMART staff and other
members of the board. Stormwater SMART will work with board members to develop
modules addressing specific needs. Communities can then choose which modules they
would like their staff to participate in.
As far as small business outreach, we maintained contact with organizations who utilized
our services in the previous fiscal year. Two pet stores had us return to outreach events.
PetSmart was not receptive to receiving our materials. One location allowed brochures in
the staff lounge. Another store refused all materials. However, veterinarian offices and
other pet related stores are more welcoming and we will continue building those
relationships as part of our general outreach program.
V. Bylaws/Mission Statement (FY 2012-2013): Liz will begin drafting bylaws and a mission
state for review in the next six months.
VI. Website Update: The Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) website has been live since
the beginning of the month. There is question as to whether Stormwater SMART should be
housed under the PTRC website, or under its own domain. There are pros and cons to both
options. If the website is hosted under PTRC, we will have access to the calendar function
and getting more of our events out there and it can be more closely integrated with our
water resources webpage. On the flip -side, it will be challenging to integrate all the existing
information into the new website and we will lose some of the interactive features. The
board unanimously agreed they preferred the Stormwater SMART website be housed
separately than the PTRC website. Multiple board members commented on how challenging
customers were finding their newly renovated website since they have to navigate through
so many pages to find the information they need. Some jurisdictions are in the process of
reassessing their website navigability.
VII. Additional Information: Liz recommended board members review the NC League of
Municipalities comments on the EPA memorandum "Establishing Total Maximum Daily Load
(TMDL) Wasteload Allocations (WLAs) for Stormwater Sources and the NPDES Permit
Requirements based on those WLAs."
Liz recommended board members look at two funding sources for green infrastructure, the
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) which offers 0% interest for green projects (e.g.,
stormwater BMPs, stream restoration, etc) and EPA technical assistance grants.

Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Stormwater
SMAR
Wilmington Building, Suite 201 •2216 West Meadowview Road • Greensboro, NC 27407-3480
VI11. Upper Cape Fear River Basin Prioritization Project: PTRC is currently partnering with TJCOG
to provide a GIS-based assessment of the top ten conservation and restoration parcels in
the Upper Cape Fear River Basin. This project will complement similar projects in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee and Roanoke River basins, and will provide guidance on top stressed
parcels and top conservation opportunities are in the Triad.
IX. Piedmont Nutrient Sourcebook (piedmontnutrientsourcebook.ore): Liz distributed copies
of the Piedmont Nutrient Sourcebook to board members. The project is more user friendly
in the website version as all the links are updated. This project is a result of a partnership
between the Triangle J Council of Governments and the Piedmont Triad Regional Council.
Originally written the help communities comply with the Jordan Lake Rules, DWQ and the
staff determined it had a broader applicability across the entire Piedmont region and the
document and website were re -written to meet accommodate this broader base.
X. Adjourn:
a. Next Meeting: November I", 2pm — Greensboro Conference Room
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Davidson County -Randolph County • Rockingham County • Archdale • Asheboro • Burlington • Elon • Gibsonville -
Graham • Green Level • Haw River • High Point • Lexington • Mebane • oak Ridge • Summerfield • Randleman • Reidsville
Thomasville • Trinity

Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Stormwater
SMAR
Wilmington Building, Suite 201 • 2216 West Meadowview Road • Greensboro, NC 27407-3480
Meeting Notes
November 1", 2012 • PTRC Conference Room, Greensboro Office • 2am - 4pm
Program Update -We have reached over a thousand citizens through direct education including Boy and
Girl Scouts, landscapers & planning boards. We have attended nine festivals including: Alamance
County Educator Expo, Bush Hills Festival, Carousel Festival, Everybody's Day Festival, Reidsville Fall
Festival, Asheboro Fall Festival, Gibsonville Fall Festival, Lexington BBQ Festival and Randleman Nascar
Days.
We have had a fantastic response from the schools and have worked with schools in Lexington,
Rockingham County, Davidson County, Archdale/Trinity, Asheboro, and Summerfield. We have
programs scheduled in Trinity, Mebane and Oak Ridge.
Materials —The Winter newletter is now available. Copies are available for members to distribute.
Additional copies will be mailed out next week. The newsletter continues to be one of our most popular
outreach materials and is currently being distributed via regular mail and e-mail. We plan to distribute
annual brochure packets at the next Stormwater SMART meeting. Distribution of these brochures helps
ensure you are meeting outreach needs as NPDES or Jordan Lake communities. No board members
have established a process for distributing Homeowner information Packets. Again, this is the
communities' responsibility. You are free to distribute them however you see fit. We have been
distributing the Guide at outreach events and have included the information on a large tri-fold board for
display at public events. We anticipate completing inserts identifying special rules/regulations in your
communities to future localize the information. We've had a very positive response from citizens
regarding our seeded bookmarks. A cutout of a flower cut from seeded paper is attached to each
bookmark. The bookmark explains the important role buffers play in protecting water quality. We have
also been distributing new Stormwater SMART rain gauges at fairs and festivals.
Annual Report— Each board member received a copy of the annual report. While it is a hefty paper
document, it provides an excellent summary of our program and includes all the materials we have
created and distributed throughout the last year. We always keep a copy available at fairs and festivals
and it is a great resource if anyone in your community has questions regarding the services our program
provides.
Future Programs — We are currently at capacity in our programming and don't have much free time to
do direct education with local businesses. We recognize this is an important function of the program
but time/funding constraints remain challenging. In lieu of driving around, we will identify and mail out
information and an invitation to train staff on Stormwater practices. Our efforts will remain targeted to
nurseries/home improvement centers and animal hospitals/pet stores/etc.
www.stormwatersmart.org • [e-mail]
Davidson County -Randolph County • Rockingham County • Archdale • Asheboro • Burlington • Elon • Gibsonville -
Graham • Green Level • Haw River • High Point • Lexington • Mebane • Oak Ridge • Summerfield • Randleman • Reidsville
Thomasville • Trinity

Stormwater SMART staff will proceed with developing an module to train staff on Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination (IDDE) programs. Many Jordan Lake jurisdictions require a program this year.
Staff will also look into options for purchasing a pre-existing module. While an online version of the
module will be useful, staff will remain available for direct training opportunities.
Website Update — Staff demonstrated the new Stormwater SMART website. It is currently in progress
and looks similar to the PTRC website. While there will not initially be a variety of interactive features, it
is something we anticipate building into the website over time. We hope to have the website up this
month.
Grant Projects —The addition of the 205j grant funded "DC FISH" (Davidson County Citizens for
Improving Water Quality) program increased our numbers substantially in Davidson County. We would
love to provide similar in depth programming in other Stormwater SMART communities. The total cost
of the program was around $15,000, much of what was used to produce materials that could easily be
edited for other communities. If any community (or group of communities) is interested in conducting a
similar program and providing a small cash contribution, please discuss with program staff.
We received 205j funding this year to wrap up a regional watershed prioritization project. We have
conducted GIS-based assessments in each of the three river basins in our region and have learned from
each assessment. The final product will reflect the lessons learned throughout the process and identify
the highest and lowest concentration of watershed stressors in the region. We hope the final document
will be used to leverage funding for further projects.
Upcoming Deadlines
• Information Meeting for Developing Load Reduction Goals for the Jordan Existing
Development Rule (November 20, Elon)
• EPA Environmental Education Grant
• EPA Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
• CWMTF Sourcewater Protection Plan (December 10)
• CWMTF? (January)
Adjourn: Next Meeting: January 3151, 2pm — Greensboro Conference Room
*if this time is not working out for you, please let us know. Attendance has been low (although different
folks are attending). We would like to see more of our members attend, not only for us to snare
information, but for the networking opportunities our meetings provide.

Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Stormwater
SMART
Wilmington Building, Suite 201 • 2216 West Meadowview Road • Greensboro, NC 27407-3480
AGENDA
January 31n, 2013 a PTRC Conference Room, Greensboro Office • 2pm - 4pm
Attendees: Stacey Tolbert, Rockingham County; Luke Carter, Rockingham County; Greg Patton, City of
Randleman; DJ Seneres, City of Archdale; Justin Gray, City of High Point; Scott Leonard, Davidson
County; Morgan Huffman, City of Thomasville; Randall King, Town of Haw River; Kyle Smith, AWCK;
Danny Scales, City of Burlington; Brandon Parker, Town of Gibsonville; Ethan Brodnick, City of
Burlington; Rodney Gunn, Town of Green Level; Bernard Johnson, Town of Green Level; Cy Stober, PTRC;
Montrena Hadley, City of Mebane; Joy Fields, PTRC.
Welcome: Members introduced themselves and Liz distributed packets to each community.
Program Update : Joy went over new programs including a recycling game "There is No Away," and the
"Watershed Game". We took forward to including them in our schools outreach programs. We have
had a lot of luck engaging Brown Middle in Thomasville. With the guidance of Stormwater SMART,
students regularly monitor water quality behind the school. Our goal is to have more Stormwater
SMART schools engage in StreamWatch. While we have had very little luck connecting with Alamance
County Schools, Josh Johnson was able to connect us with the right person and we are now have a lot of
potential leads in Alamance County. We need board member support in connecting with our schools!
We continue to be busy with scout programming and have established additional contacts in Alamance
County. Our popular `Buffer in a Bookmark" program has beer' implemented. All libraries in
Stormwater SMART communities or serving Stormwater SMART communities received a mailing with
program information including a brochure and cover letter describing our program and potential for
programming through after -school programs, summer reading, and other opportunities. Each packet
contained bookmarks seeded with a native wildflower flower and instructions on how to plant it, why
buffers are important, and how they can improve water quality. We haven't done any general
presentations since the last board meeting but have done two Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
programs. This is available online in a new format (Prezi). The sample program is available here.
Programs will be customized for each community.
Materials: We are in the fifth year of the Stormwater Steward 1 The newsletter remains a program staple
and we enjoy finding new ways to talk about stormwater runoff. We are now able to circulate the
newsletter not only through direct outreach, but through our newsletter mailing list, our website, and
through social media (Facebook & twitter). The current newsletter and archives are available on the
website at http://www.stormwatersmart.org/steward.htm .
All brochures needed for Phase II/Jordan Lake Rules compliance requirements were distributed to staff
members. Almost all brochures now include "QR" codes or Quick Response Codes. We will begin
including these codes on all our materials including signs. QR Codes can be scanned with smart phones,
iPads, etc and link directly back to the corresponding webpage on the Stormwater SMART website. We
really need board member assistance in finding ways to distribute the new Homeowner Information
Guide we put together last year. We are in the process of customizing inserts for each community
identifying specific needs including compliance with Jordan Lake Rules, Randleman Buffer Rules, and

NPDES Phase II communities. In addition to the library mailing, we will continue distributing the "Buffer
in a Bookmark" at spring fairs and festivals and other popular events. In addition to our other
brochures, we did develop an IDDE brochure to complement the new program but also may be used to
help the public understand and implement IDDE programs. Along these lines, all board members
received a brief survey requesting a number or "hotline" people should call to report illicit discharges.
This is very important for us to include in our materials and on our website, and may be useful to us as
we may be getting calls.
Future Business: At the previous SS board meeting, we discussed a broad outreach campaign to a
specific demographic. Liz recommended focusing our efforts this fiscal year on a restaurant outreach
campaign. The Town of Chapel Hill in partnership with the UNC Institute for the Environmental recently
completed a really fantastic outreach campaign addressing illicit discharges from restaurants. Their
materials are available in both English and Spanish. The board unanimously agreed to proceed with a
restaurant outreach campaign.
We need to continue conducting IDDE programs in additional jurisdictions subject to either NPDES
Phase II rules or Jordan Lake Rules. Liz will follow-up with these communities. There is the option to
convert the presentation into a PowerPoint and integrate Audience Response Technology (clickers) to
gain feedback about what public employees do/do not know. We would also like to begin thinking
about developing an IDDE program for the general citizenry.
We have successfully reached out to most of the Rotary groups in Stormwater SMART communities but
would like to continue speaking at these events on new topics including the importance of Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination, or focus on something else specific like landscaping, use of native
plants, etc. We would also like to engage other civic clubs including Kiwanis. Board members were
asked to write down or get back to us with any potential contacts in these clubs or organizations.
As we move into the spring season, we would like to continue working with community groups to
conduct monitoring programs and spring cleanup. Joy discussed how we structure our events (one in
each river basin with outreach to all relevant members). If members would prefer additional events, or
have an ideal spot where we could host an event, please contact Joy. Otherwise, we will plan to
conduct similar trainings as last year.
Liz described Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) and the potential role it could play in our
program. By focusing our efforts using a "teach the teacher" methodology, we can provide teachers
with the tools and resources they need to facilitate strong water quality centered lessons in their
classrooms, eliminating the need for us to dedicate as much time to direct education. This is an
essential part in making our program more sustainable and allowing us to reach a significant without
allocating resources towards our time and travel. We currently have training programs scheduled for
Davidson and Alamance County teachers. We can do county specific trainings, or invite all to participate
in one training event here in Greensboro.
There are plenty of fairs and festivals coming up. We are currently registered at all the festivals on the
back of the newsletter. In addition, Thomasville Spring Daze and the Haw River Day in the Park festival
were added to the lineup and will be reflected in an updated version of the newsletter.
www.stormwatersmart.org • [e-mail]
Davidson County -Randolph County • Rockingham County • Archdale • Asheboro • Burlington • Elon • Gibsonville
Graham • Green Level • Haw River • High Point • Lexington • Mebane • Oak Ridge • summerrield • Randleman • Reidsville
Thomasville • Trinity

We are also advocating all our members consider become Tree City USA members. With new
technology, PTRC staff may be able to help in inventorying trees if you your community would like to
pursue this. More information on the Tree City USA program can be found here.
Website Update: The website is currently up. Liz took the board members through the general layout.
The goal of the site is to provide a lot of information without being overwhelming. However, we are
going to continue working on each page to ensure it incorporates various forms of
media/video/images/additional resources. Consider it a work in progress.
Social Media: Liz has spent a lot of time developing social media sites for Stormwater SMART. We didn't
want to heavily promote them until there was plenty of.material out there and we're now ready to be
active on Twitter, Facebook, and Blogger. These are all available from our website and at the following
locations. Please heavily promote these in your community if you use social media. We will begin
including links to social media sites on our publications as well.
http://www.facebook.com/PTRCstormwatersmart
https://twitter.com/StormwaterSMART
http://www.stormwatersmart.orp/blog.htm
Adjourn: Next Meeting: April 18, 2pm — Greensboro Conference Room
www.stormwatersmart.org • [e-mail]
Davidson County -Randolph County • Rockingham County • Archdale • Asheboro • Burlington • Elon • Gibsonville
Graham • Green Level • Haw River • High Point • Lexington • Mebane • Oak Ridge • Summerfield • Randleman • Reidsville
Thomasville • Trinity

Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Stormwater
SMART
Wilmington Building, Suite 201 • 2216 West Meadowview Road - Greensboro, NC 27407-3480
MEETING NOTES
April 18", 2013 • PTRC Conference Room, Greensboro Office a 2pm - 4pm
Attendees: Stacey Tolbert, Rockingham County; Tonya Caddie, Rockingham County; Greg Patton, City of
Randleman; DJ Seneres, City of Archdale; Justin Gray, City of High Point; Randall King, Town of Haw
River; Danny Scales, City of Burlington; Sean Tencer, Town of Elon; Brandon Parker, Town of Gibsonville;
Montrena Hadley, City of Mebane; Joy Fields, PTRC; Josh Johnson, AWCK; Melissa Guilbeau, City of
Graham; Elizabeth Jernigan, PTRC.
Welcome: Introductions
Program update: Joy reported on the number of school programs we've conducted since the last
meeting. We've dramatically increased our participation in Elementary Schools. We've also been
involved in many girl and boy scout programs, including a StreamWatch program in Randolph County.
The "Incredible Journey' program is shaping up to be one of our most popular programs, particularly
with elementary schools and girl scouts. We've also held additional 1DDE trainings, an outreach event at
the High Point Public Library, participated in the Arbor Day event, and designed a rain garden for a
resident in Burlington. We had a regional Project WET Teacher Training in Davidson County have
continued building partnerships with area organizations, including participation on the Glencoe Mill
Nature Center Board and assisting NC Wildlife Commission outreach efforts. Joy has also been working
closely with the Boys and Girls Clubs of High Point and Asheboro and hopes to expand our efforts with
Boys and Girls Clubs around the Triad.
Materials: The Summer edition of the newsletter is available for download on our website. Each board
member received 25 copies. Jurisdictions not represented will receive copies in the mail. Liz also
recently completed signs for the Town of Oak Ridge. These signs are unique in that they mimic the
Town's current sign format. Members are asked to continue thinking about whether they would like
any educational signs custom designed by Stormwater SMART. We also worked with the Randolph
County Water Quality Task force to design posters for their Electronics Recycling Day.
Future Programming: We are in the process of an educational_ campaign targeted to restaurants. Based
on outreach efforts in Chapel Hill, Stormwater SMARTwill mail informational materials in English and
Spanish to restaurants in all Stormwater SMART communities. Board members agreed to facilitate
communication between Stormwater SMART and the County Health Department if needed, to gain
access to records identifying restaurants. We've conducted many Illicit Discharge programs in Jordan
Lake Communities, but if Reidsville, Oak Ridge, Summerfield or Rockingham County would like a training
in their community by the end of the fiscal year, please contact us ASAP. Liz designed a backyard rain
garden for a Graham resident and anticipates helping the resident install the rain garden in April. We
also anticipate holding two more Project WET Teacher Trainings this fiscal year. One is scheduled for
June 201h in Alamance County. Thanks to the Lead Teacher for Elementary Math and Science, Krista Boyd
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Davidson County -Randolph County • Rockingham County • Archdale • Asheboro • Burlington • Eion • Gibsonville
Graham • Green Level • Haw River • High Point_- Lexington • Mebane • Oak Ridge • Summerfield • Randleman • Reidsville
Thomasville • Trinity

for organizing and confirming 30 participants! We are working to get an additional training in
Rockingham County. County staff agreed to help facilitate the space needed. We have a full spring of
fairs and festivals booked. We often end up pulling in additional planning staff to make sure everyone is
covered. Joy is again planning Stream Watch events in each of the three river basins. There may be
stream access behind the Mebane Arts and Community Center. Joy will check it out. Otherwise, we
anticipate going forward with locations in Randolph, Rockingham and Alamance Counties. Joy has a
large Earth Day celebration and clean-up effort schedule on High Rock Lake for area Girl Scouts. We are
partnering with the River Rats and area Girl Scout leaders for this event.
Social Media: We continue to have a strong social media presence, but we need more folks following
our blog, twitter and Facebook pages. Our blog continues to be the most popular, but please promote
these pages within your community. If you would like us to post on a specific topic or upcoming event,
please let us knowl
STEM: Joy has been researching STEM, an innovative method of teaching which "creates a coordinated
blueprint to advance STEM education across North Carolina by increasing student achievement in
science and mathematics, promoting public support for STEM as a pathway to economic development,
and coordinates public and private resources that are presently invested or may be invested in the
future to promote education in these areas." Incorporating STEM strategies into our program will make
it easier to coordinate programs with teachers, as well as open up opportunities for grant funding. We
anticipate looking for funding to bring STEM into Stormwater SMART communities by incorporating
principals into our rain garden program, hopefully getting more rain gardens into school yards.
Legislative Issues: NC recently (April 15) released a draft "North Carolina Nutrient Criteria Development
Plan." Public comment closes on May 241h. The draft and additional details can be found here.
EPA 319 Grant Funding Opportunities: If anyone has any whiz-bang ideas for a 319 proposal, !et us
know ASAP. Reminder, they only fund implementation projects from watershed restoration plans.
As always, please continue to work with us on our outreach efforts. We've grown leaps and bounds
thanks to your continued involvement!
Adjourn: Next Meeting July 25th, 2pm -- Greensboro Conference Room

Appendix C
NC Standard Course of
Study Correlation

Stormwater SMART I" Grade Programs for 2012 NC
Essential Standards
11.1: Understand characteristics of various environments and behaviors of humans that enable plants
and animals to survive:
L1.1— Recognize that plants and animals need air, water, light (plants only), space, food and
shelter and that these may be found in their environment.
Activities:
• Life Box —Through a thought provoking activity, students discover four essential,
interdependent factors needed to sustain life (indoor).
• Water Audit — Students discuss water sources and water conservation concepts, conduct a
home and school water audit, and compare and contrast results with and without the
implementation of water conservation practices. Then they make recommendations for
personal conservation strategies at home (indoor).
L1.3 --Summarize ways that humans protect their environment and/or improve conditions for
the growth of the plants and animals that live there.
Activities:
• A-maz-ing Water - Negotiate a maze to investigate nonpoint source pollution and discuss
conservation practices (indoor).
♦ There is no Away — Students take a close look at everyday trash and learn how it can be
reused, recycled or composted to take control of their trash and help keep litter out of our
waterways (indoor). Can be combined with a school yard clean-up (outdoor).
11.2: Summarize the needs of living organisms for energy and growth
L2.1 and L2.2 — summarize the basic needs of a variety of different plants and animals (including
air, water, nutrients and light) for energy and growth
Activities:
• Life Box (K-2 option) — Through a thought provoking activity, students discover four
essential, interdependent factors needed to sustain life (indoor).
Social Studies:
1.G.1: Use geographic representations, terms and technologies to process information from a spatial
perspective.
1G.1.1— use geographic tools to identify characteristics of various landforms and bodies of
water.
Activities:
• Blue Planet (k-2 option)— Students estimate the percentage of the earth's surface that is
covered by water and use simple probability to check their estimates (indoor and outdoor).
• Enviroscape Model* —Watershed model assists students in identifying characteristics of
landforms and bodies of water (indoor).

Stormwater SMART 3rd Grade Programs for 2012 NC
Essential Standards
3.E.2 :Compare the structures of the Earth's surface using models or three-dimensional diagrams.
3.E.2.1 :Compare Earth's saltwater and freshwater features (including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, ponds,
streams, and glaciers).
Activities: The activities below can be combined for a fun interactive 45minute/ 1 hour program
♦ Blue Planet — Students estimate the percentage of the earth's surface that is covered by
water and use simple probability to check their estimates (indoor).
• Blue River —Students participate in a whole body exercise to simulate the movement of
water through a river and its watershed (indoor).
3.E.2.2: Compare Earth's land features (including volcanoes, mountains, valleys, canyons, caverns, and
islands) by using models, pictures, diagrams, and maps.
Activities: The activities below can be combined for a fun interactive 45minute/ 1 hour program
♦ Blue River —Students participate in a whole body exercise to simulate the movement of
water through a river and its watershed (indoor).
♦ Seeing Watersheds —Students use maps to characterize what a watershed is, to identify key
parts and functions of watersheds, to determine boundaries and how water flows in a
watershed based on elevation (indoor).
♦ Enviroscape Model" —Students investigate how water flows through land features and
connects watersheds using an interactive 3-D model. This activity is non -point source
pollution intensive (indoor).
3.L.2: Understand how plants survive in their environments.
3.L.2.4: Explain how the basic properties (texture and capacity to hold water) and components (sand,
clay and humus) of soil determine the ability of soil to support the growth and survival of many plants.
Activities:
♦ Life Box —Through a thought provoking activity, students discover four essential,
interdependent factors needed to sustain life (indoor).
♦ The Dirt on Soil -Students discover how different soil types absorb and filter water and
learn how the basic components of soil affect erosion (indoor and outdoor options).

Stormwater SMART 4th Grade Programs for 2012 NC
Essential Standards
4.L.1: Understand the effects of environmental changes, adaptations and behaviors that enable
animals (including humans) to survive in changing habitats.
4.L.1.1: Give examples of changes in an organism's environment that are beneficial to it and some that
are harmful.
Activities:
♦ Enviroscape Model 0 —Students investigate how water flows through and connects
watersheds using an interactive 3-D model. This activity is non -point source pollution
intensive (indoor).
• There is no Away —Students take a close look at everyday trash and learn how it can be
reused, recycled or composted to take control of their trash and help keep litter out of our
waterways and reduce mosquito habitat(indoor). Can be combined with a school yard
clean-up (outdoor).
411.3: Explain how humans can adapt their behavior to live in changing habitats (e.g., recycling wastes,
establishing rain gardens, planting trees and shrubs to prevent flooding and erosion).
Activities:
♦ Enviroscape Model ® — Students investigate how water flows through and connects
watersheds using an interactive 3-D model. This activity is non -point source pollution
intensive (indoor).
• Rain Garden Design and Function —Students investigate how rain gardens filter out
pollutants caused by human behaviors and how they can be designed to fulfill human
demands (indoor and outdoor options).
• Blue Traveler —Students investigate how humans impact the water cycle (indoor).
♦ Watershed Game —Students playa game showing how different human behaviors
positively and negatively affect the watershed (indoor).

Stormwater SMART 51h Grade Programs for 2012 NC
Essential Standards
5.P.2: Understand the interactions of matter and energy and the changes that occur.
5.P.2.1: Explain how the sun's energy impacts the processes of the water cycle (including evaporation,
transpiration, condensation, precipitation and runoff).
Activities:
♦ The Incredible Journey —Students simulate the movement of water within the water cycle
and identify the role of pollution (indoor/outdoor).
5.L.2: Understand the interdependence of plants and animals with their ecosystem.
S.L.2.2: Classify the organisms within an ecosystem according to the function they serve: producers,
consumers, or decomposers (biotic factors).
Activities:
♦ Enviroscape Model 0 —Students investigate how water flows through and connects
ecosystems using an interactive 3-D model. This activity is non -point source pollution
intensive and can be used to demonstrate or discuss producers, consumers and
decomposers (indoor).
51.2.3: Infer the effects that may result from the interconnected relationship of plants and animals to
their ecosystem.
Activities:
♦ Invaders — Students learn what aquatic invasive species are and then participate in a full -
body movement game that simulates competition for habitat and resources; students also
create graphs and find out about the prevention and management of aquatic invasive
species (indoor).
• Stream Watch — Students learn how plants and animals interact in their aquatic ecosystems
by sampling the bugs (indoor modeling or outside leafpacks) and learning how
macroinvertebrates are assessed (indoor or outdoor options).
♦ Virtual Water —Students create a "water web" to illustrate their dependence on water and
the interdependence among water users, producers and people worldwide (indoor).

Stormwater SMART 71h Grade Programs for 2012 NC
Essential Standards
7.E.1: Understand how the cycling of matter (water and gases) in and out of the atmosphere relates to
Earth's atmosphere, weather and climate and the effects of the atmosphere on humans
7.E.1.2 — Explain how the cycling of water in and out of the atmosphere and atmospheric conditions
relate to the weather patterns on earth
Activity:
♦ The Incredible Journey —Students simulate the movement of water within the water cycle
and identify the role of pollution (indoor/outdoor).
7.G.2: Apply the tools of a geographer to understand modern societies and regions
7.G.2.1—Construct maps, charts, and graphs to explain data about geographic phenomena (e.g.
migration patterns and population and resource distribution patterns)
Activity:
♦ Color Me a Watershed —Through the interpretation of maps, students observe how
development can affect a watershed (indoor)
7.G.1.3 — Explain how natural disasters, preservation efforts and human modification of the
environment affect modern societies and regions.
Activities:
♦ Seeing Watersheds — Students use maps to characterize what a watershed is, to identify key
parts and functions of watersheds, to determine boundaries and how water flows in a
watershed based on elevation (indoor).
♦ Storm Water —Students learn how water travels through a community and how it can be
managed to reduce the impact of stormwater runoff (indoor).
• Invaders — Students learn what aquatic invasive species are and then participate in a full -
body movement game that simulates competition for habitat and resources; students also
create graphs and find out about the prevention and management of aquatic invasive
species (indoor).
♦ There is no Away—, Students take a close look at everyday trash and learn how it can be
reused, recycled or composted to take control of their trash and help keep litter out of our
waterways (indoor). Through this activity we can also explore the cause and spread of West
Nile Virus in America. Can be combined with a school yard clean-up (outdoor).

Stormwater SMART 8th Grade Programs for 2012 NC
Essential Standards
8.E.1: Understand the hydrosphere and the impact of humans on local systems and the effects of the
hydrosphere on humans.
8.E.1.1: Explain the structure of the hydrosphere including:
• Water distribution on earth
• Local river basins and water availability
Activities:
• Blue Planet —Students estimate the percentage of the earth's surface that is covered by
water and use simple probability to check their estimates (indoor and outdoor).
• Blue River —Students participate in a whole body exercise to simulate the movement of
water through a river and its watershed (indoor and outdoor options).
♦ Enviroscape Model ® —Students investigate how water flows through and connects
watersheds using an interactive 3-D model. This activity is non -point source pollution
intensive (indoor).
• Watershed Game— students playa game showing how different human behaviors positively
and negatively affect the watershed (indoor).
• Get the Groundwater Picture —Students learn about basic groundwater principles as they
create their own geologic cross section or Earth window (indoor).
8.E.1.3: Predict the safety and potability of water supplies in North Carolina based on physical and
biological factors, including:
• Temperature
• Dissolved oxygen
• pH
• Nitrates and phosphates
• Turbidity
• Bio-indicators
Activities:
♦ Stream Watch/Ask the Bugs! —Students learn how plants and animals interact in their
aquatic ecosystems by sampling the bugs (indoor modeling or outside leafpacks) and
learning how macroinvertebrates are assessed (indoor or outdoor options).
• Enviroscape Model ® —Students investigate how water flows through and connects
watersheds using an interactive 3-D model. This activity is non -point source pollution
intensive (indoor).

• Macroinvetebrate Mayhem —Students playa game of tag to simulate the effects of
environmental stressors on macroinverte b rate populations (outdoor).
♦ A Snapshot in Time —Students use topographic (contour) maps to explore the concept of a
watershed and then apply that knowledge to watershed monitoring (indoor).
8.E.1.4: Conclude that the good health of humans requires:
• Monitoring of the hydrosphere
• Water quality standards
• Methods of water treatment
• Maintaining safe water quality
• Stewardship
Activities:
♦ Enviroscape Model ° —Students investigate how water flows through and connects
watersheds using an interactive 3-D model. This activity is non -point source pollution
intensive (indoor).
• Storm Water —Students learn how water travels through a community and how it can be
managed to reduce the impact of stormwater runoff (indoor).
♦ Watershed Game —students playa game showing how different human behaviors positively
and negatively affect the watershed (indoor).
♦ Get the Groundwater Picture —Students learn about basic groundwater principles as they
create their own geologic cross section or Earth window (indoor).
• A Grave Mistake —Students analyze data to solve a mystery and identify a potential polluter
(indoor).
81.3: Understand how organisms interact with and respond to the biotic and abiotic components of
their environment.
8.L.3.1: Explain how factors such as food, water, shelter and space affect populations in an ecosystem.
Activities:
• Stream Watch/Ask the Bugs! —Students learn how plants and animals interact in their
aquatic ecosystems by sampling the bugs (indoor modeling or outside leafpacks) and
learning how macroi nverte b rates are assessed (indoor or outdoor options).
♦ Watershed Game —Students playa game showing how different human behaviors affect
the watershed through modifications to the biotic and abiotic components (indoor).
• Macroinvetebrate Mayhem —Students playa game of tag to simulate the effects of
environmental stressors on macroinvertebrate populations (outdoor).

Appendix D
Printed Materials & Signs

WHAT IS IN MY WELL?
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A Stormwater SMART publication
Most people associate water
quality with the quality of
their drinking water. How-
ever, in North Carolina alone,
there are about 3 million
households that rely on un-
regulated well water.
The quality of well water can
often predict the health of
our lakes and streams. Once
absorbed into the ground,
contaminates like pesticides
and heavy metals can slowly
move through the soil con-
taminating well water and
eventually reaching our sur-
face waters. This is particu-
larly relevant in traditional
farming communities with
historically high pesticide us-
age and "Superfund" sites
where hazardous waste is
potentially affecting ground-
water.
While water treatment plants
are able to use special equip-
ment to filter out many of
these pollutants, those who
depend on well water may
not be as lucky. High levels of
nitrogen in drinking water can
limit the amount of oxygen
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lethal to infants.
Well water contamination is a
concern in North Carolina.
Prior to 2008 private wells
were not required to be tested
for contaminants. Now, NC
requires that within 30 days of
construction newly constructed
wells are required to be tested.
While this is a step in the right
direction, testing new wells
does not protect us against
contaminates from historical
sources. In our region, the
spraying of pesticides on peach
Natural Contaminates:
• Microorganisms (i.e., bacteria, viruses, and
parasites; more common in shallow
groundwater)
• Radionuclides (i.e., radium, radon, and ura-
nium)
• Heavy metals (i.e., arsenic, cadmium, chro-
mium, lead, and selenium)
trees in Montgomery County has
caused contamination of 10
wells. If your house is on well
water, please consider having
your water tested. This rela-
tively simple process can mean
peace of mind for your family.
For more information on testing
well water, please contact the
NC Department of Health & Hu-
man Services Lab Services.
For more information on well
water contamination, please
visit the UNC Gillings School of
Public Health at
www.sph.unc.edu.
Human Caused Contamination:
• Improper storage or disposal of hazardous
substances
• Improper use of fertilizers, animal manures,
herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides
• Chemical spills
• Improperly built and/or maintained septic
systems
• Abandoned wells

DID You
K.Now ?
Stormwater BMPs:
. Remove, retain and/
or process pollution
and sediment
flowing from
surrounding areas.
• Hold, absorb, and
slowly release
runoff.
• Provide flood
storage and erosion
control.
• Provide food and
habitat for wildlife.
• Provide recreational,
educational and
research
opportunities.
• Improve the
appearance of your
community.
• Improve public
health.
Stormwater Best Manage-
ment Practices or "BMPs" are
simply the best technology
available to control stormwa-
ter runoff pollution and vol-
ume from development. BMPs
vary in size, purpose, and ex-
pense, but all serve a common
purpose of intercepting
stormwater runoff, dissipating
its energy, filtering its pollut-
ants and absorbing some of
the volume that would other-
wise flow right into our wa-
ters.
There are two types of BMPs:
structural and non-structural.
Structural are the more com-
monly known engineered so-
lutions and include things like
constructed wetlands and rain
gardens. Non-structural BMPs
nclude street sweeping or
disconnecting roof drains.
Structural BMPs can be fur-
ther broken down into two
categories: temporary and
permanent (or construction
and post construction). Dur-
ing construction, temporary
BMPs help control erosion
and sedimentation, and are
removed after construction is
complete. Next time you see a
construction site, be sure to
look around and see if you can
identify any temporary BMPs.
Common examples include
erosion logs, straw wattles,
earthen berms, silt fences,
rock socks, erosion control
Structural BMPs include:
• Rain Barrels
• Rain Gardens
• Vegetated Buffers
• Native Plants
• Backyard Wetlands
• Pervious Pavement
blankets, and vegetative cover.
Permanent or Post Construction
BMPs are designed to work for
the lifetime of the development
and typically require mainte-
nance. Examples of permanent
BMPs include rain gardens or
bioretention cells, constructed
wetlands, green roofs, grassed
swaies, permeable pavement,
cisterns or rain barrels, restored
riparian buffers and other types
of infiltration devices. Not only
do permanent BMPs address
water quality, they reduce the
quantity of runoff entering our
waterbodies. Reducing the
amount of runoff can ultimately
reduce flooding and may pre-
vent expensive repairs to homes
and properties.
Non-structural BMPs include:
• Picking up after your pet
• Washing your car on the grass
• Testing your soil
• Disposing of yard debris properly
• Disposing of paint and chemicals at
a Household Hazardous Waste Facil-
ity or Event

Would you like
Stormwater
SMART to
present to your
civic or
community group?
If you live in one of
our member
communities,
Stormwater
SMART programs
are available at no
charge.
Contact
us at
[phone] to
set up a
Stormwater
Education Event
Todayl
Most citizens are aware of global threats
to the environment, but their connection
with the immediate environment is lack-
ing. Parents identify a number of reasons
why their children spend less time out-
doors including: fewer natural areas, traf-
fic and stranger -danger, and more pres-
sures from homework.
New studies show a profound connection
between children and nature. Children,
especially those with mental -health prob-
lems see a clear therapeutic value thor-
ough direct interaction with nature. The
Human -Environment Research Laboratory
at the University of Illinois has seen signifi-
cant reductions in the symptoms of Atten-
tion -Deficit Disorder when these children
are engaged in nature therapy.
Schools that incorporate outdoor class-
rooms into their curriculum are more
likely to see gains in social studies, sci-
ence, language arts and math; improved
testing standardized testing scores and
grade -point averages; and enhanced skills
in problem -solving, critical thinking and
decision -making.
While we can't move backwards, we
can encourage safe outdoor play
through weaving nature into our every-
day lifestyles. Nature can be found in
all environments, from the most urban-
ized areas to the remote wilderness. By
taking advantage of even the smallest
natural areas, we can begin to rebuild
our connection to nature.
From a summary of: "Last Child in the
Woods: Saving Our Children from No-
ture-Deficit Disorder." by Richard Louv
The North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Program is
recognized as a national leader in preparing formal and non -formal
educators to take the lead in building environmental stewardship in
our communities. Afar cry from the "environmentalists" of yester-
year, this program strives to:
1. Foster a clear awareness of, and concern about, economic, so-
cial, political, and ecological interdependence in urban and rural
areas;
2. To provide every person with opportunities to acquire the
knowledge, values, attitudes, commitment, and skills needed to
protect and improve the environment;
To create new patterns of behavior of individuals, groups, and
society as a whole towards the environment.
-From the Tbilisi Declaration (1977)
Both our staff are working hard towards their Environmental Educa-
tion Certification. If you're interested in learning more, please visit
www.

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Elizabeth Jernigan
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Coordinator
Wilmington Building, suite 201
2216 W. Meadowview Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.stormwatersmart.ore
PIEDMONT TRIAD
REG IONAL COU NC I L
Wetlands, both natural and constructed, are
beautiful habitats that do amazing things for
water quality. Wetlands filter out contami-
nants, alleviate flooding, provide habitat for
fish, birds and other wildlife, support rec-
reational hunting, fishing, and boating, are
home to numerous plants, shrubs and trees,
and provide incredible opportunities for
photographers and anyone who enjoys na-
ture at its finest.
Wetland exist ail over the world. Many folks
associate them with coastal areas, but the
wetlands of the mountain and piedmont
regions can be equally as spectacular and
beneficial.
Stormwater SMART staff recently attended
a "WOW: Wonders of Wetlands" training
and are ready to put their newfound knowl-
edge into action. This curriculum, filled with
age -appropriate background information
and multi -disciplinary activities is an excel-
lent introduction to all the wonders wet-
lands have to offer.
If you, or your organization is interested in a
free presentation, please contact us at (336)
294-4950.
"Wetland in a Pan" Photo: www.wettand.org
Example WOW Programs:
• "Let the Cattail Out of the Bag!"
• "Wetland Metaphors"
• "How Thirsty Is the Ground?"
• 'Treatment Plants"
• "Water We Have Here?"
• "March Munchies"
• "Runoff Race"
• "Hydropoly!"
• "Nature's Recyclers"
• 09/08/12
Bush Hills -Heritage Eestival.in Archdale
09/15/--12 . -Carousel Festival in Burlington
:--09/29/12
Everybody's Day Festival in Thorriasvillei F
09/29/12
Reidsville Fall Festival v
• 10/06/12
NC_Bi&Sweep at_,High,Rock-Lake -
• 10/06/121�— �
Sun et'Street Festival IRAsheboro
• 10/13/12
Gibsonville,Fall Festival- r
• 10/20/12
Hospice Auto Show in Haw River
• 10/27/12
Lexington BBQ Festival
• 10/27/12
Randleman Nascar Day
Stormwater SMART was created by the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (formerly Piedmont
Triad Council of Governments) to help Phase 11 communities comply with National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Jordan Lake Public Education and Outreach re-
quirements. Stormwater SMART is supported through dues paid by member governments.

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WHAT DO LEAVES LEAVE
BEHIND?
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STORMWATER CONTROL
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Why do leaves change color?
In the fall, trees start breaking
down the green chlorophyll in
their leaves and redistributing
nutrients into their roots for
storage through the winter. As
trees pull green chlorophyll
from their leaves, the color of
the leaves change. If a tree is
in nutrient rich soil, the leaves
often turn more yellow, while
nutrient poor soil turns the
leaves reddish. A tree growing
in poor soil needs to recycle
more nutrients from the leaves
changing the leaves to a red
color (Habinck, UNC Charlotte).
While trees conserve nutrients
by moving nitrogen and other
nutrients to the roots, not all
nutrients move before the
leaves fall to the ground. Fall-
en leaves are often still rich in
nutrients.
How do leaves leave nutrients
behind?
Leaves (especially from ferti-
lized yards) are a major source
of nitrogen in our streams. As
the trees in urban areas lose
their leaves, homeowners
often blow or rake them to the
curb for municipal pick up.
Runoff from rainstorms wash
leaves from curbside piles into
stormdrains and are transport-
ed into nearby waterways.
Excess nutrients from leaves
are combined with nutrients
from dog waste, fertilizers and
other pollutants, and can cause
algal blooms which are often
harmful for fish and other wild-
life in our streams and lakes.
Streets, roads, highways and parking lots accu-
mulate significant amounts of pollution that
contribute to stormwater pollution to surface
waters. Pollutants, including sediment, debris,
trash, road salt, and trace metals can be mini-
mized by street sweeping. Street sweeping also
improves the aesthetics of municipal roadways,
controls dust and decreases the accumulation
of pollutants in catch basins. (US EPA).
iIFL]AD Street sweeping is practiced in most urban are-
as, often as an aesthetic practice to remove
What Do I Do with it Now?
• Use a mulching lawn mow-
er to leave the leaves in
your yard.
• Compost the leaves to har-
ness the nutrients for your
garden.
• Let the leaves lie as mulch
• Make leaf mold (nutrient
rich brown material).
• Bag for curbside pick up.
trash, sediment buildup, and large debris from
curb gutters. Effective street sweeping pro-
grams can remove several tons of debris a year
from city streets, minimizing pollutants in
stormwater runoff (US EPA). Street sweeping is
the second most cost effective method of re-
ducing total phosphorus in municipalities in the
Piedmont of North Carolina (Hunt, WRRI Sub-
mission 2011). Nitrogen is also removed at a
lower but still effective rate.

DID You
KIVOW ?
• Yard wastes account
for nearly a fifth of
all garbage
generated in the U.S.
each year, making
yard wastes the
second largest
component (by
weight) of the
municipal solid
waste stream
• In peak months
(primarily summer
and fall, yard waste
can represent as
much as 25 to 50 %
percent of municipal
solid waste.
• in landfills yard
waste generates
methane gas and
acidic leachate.
• Yard waste
contributes acidity
that can make other
waste constituents
more mobile and
therefore more toxic.
Composting is the controlled
decomposition of organic
matter by micro-organisms
(mainly bacteria and fungi)
into a humus -like product.
Many home gardeners have
created compost piles in their
backyards. Towns and cities
have set up community -wide
composting facilities that fur-
nish finished compost to a
variety of users.
Yard wastes such as leaves,
grass, prunings, weeds, and
remains of garden plants all
make excellent compost. To
speed the composting pro-
cess, woody yard waste
should be clipped and sawed
down, or run through a shred-
der. Vacuum cleaner lint,
Photo: City of Raleigh
wool and cotton rags, saw-
dust, shredded newspaper,
and fireplace ashes also can
be composted. Although
many foods can be compost-
ed, you should check with
your local Board of Health to
see if any sanitary code re-
strictions apply to food com-
posting in your area. Do not
compost meats dairy foods,
fats, oil, or grease.
Composting is easy. You can
set up a compost pile in a cor-
ner of your yard with few sup-
plies. Choose a level spot
about three -feet square near
a water source and preferably
out of direct sunlight. Clear
the area of sod and grass. If
you build a composting bin,
be sure to leave
enough space for air
to reach the pile. One
removable side makes
it easier to tend to the
pile.
Place coarse brush at
the bottom of the pile
to allow air to circu-
late. Then add leaves,
grass, weeds, etc. You
may layer the yard wastes
with soil, if you want. Keeping
the pile moist and turning it
every few weeks will help
speed up the natural decom-
position process. In dry
weather, sprinkle water on
the pile, but don't let it get
too soggy. Don't be surprised
by the heat of the pile or if
you see worms, both of which
are just part of the process. In
most climates, the compost is
done in three to six months,
or when it becomes a dark
crumbly material that is uni-
form in texture.
• Compost improves the structure of soil. With the addition of compost, sandy soils hold water better
and clay soils drain faster.
• Compost reduces soil erosion and water runoff. Plant roots penetrate compost -rich soil easier and hold
the soil in place. Water can run down into lower soil layers rather than running off.
• Compost provides food for earthworms, soil insects, and beneficial microorganisms.
• Compost assists the soil in holding nutrients, lessening the need for chemical fertilizers and preventing
the leaching of nitrogen into water.
• Compost promotes healthy plants that are less susceptible to diseases and insect pests, reducing the need
for pesticides.
• Composting in your backyard recycles wastes that might otherwise go to landfills. Leaves, grass, and de-
bris — often raked into the street for collection — tend to clog storm drains and street gutters and are
costly to collect, but they make excellent compost materials.

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SMART to
present to your
civic or
community group?
If you live in one of
our member
communities,
Stormwater
SMART programs
are available at no
charge.
Contact
us at
[phone] to
set up a
Stormwater
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Todayi
The Triangle J Council of Governments
(TJCOG) and Piedmont Triad Regional
Council (PTRC) have been working togeth-
er since October 2011 to collect environ-
mental, economic, and recreational data in
North Carolina and to perform a GIS-based
watershed assessment of the Upper Cape
Fear River Basin to better characterize wa-
tersheds in the Upper Cape Fear River Ba-
sin in terms of watershed assets
(conservation -oriented) and watershed
stressors (restoration -oriented). The final
report outlines key management recom-
mendations for each watershed.
The Upper Cape Fear River Basin drains
approximately 3,135 square miles of the
North Carolina piedmont and includes por-
tions of 10 counties and 42 municipalities.
It is the uppermost portion of the Cape
Fear River Basin, the largest river basin in
North Carolina, and one of four river basins
that lies completely within the state. The
upper basin is composed of two major
drainages: the Haw River and the Deep
River, and contains 11 subbasins.
The Jordan Lake Nutrient Manage-
ment Strategy (Jordan Rules) were
developed to "restore and maintain
water quality, protect the lake's clas-
sified uses and maintain or enhance
protections currently implemented by
local governments in existing water
supply watersheds (NC DWQ)." The
rules include provisions for Storm -
water (both new and existing devel-
opment), options for offsetting nutri-
ent loads, riparian buffers,
wastewater discharges, agriculture,
and fertilizer management.
In 2010, local governments began
implementing Stage I pro-
grams. Stage II requires local govern-
ments to develop and implement load
reduction programs as early as 2014
contingent upon a finding by NCDWQ
This project was supported through a 205j
Water Quality Management Planning
grant. Similar projects have been complet-
ed in the Dan and Yadkin River Basins. A
full copy of the report is available at
www.atrc.ors/water.
that Jordan Lake remains nutrient -
impaired. To assist planning of Stage
II programs, DENR must establish nu-
trient load reduction goals for existing
development for every regulated enti-
ty in the Jordan Lake Watershed.
In September
2012, the Triangle
J Council of Gov-
ernments entered
into a contract
with TetraTech to
develop a model
to provide existing
development nu-
trient load alloca-
tions to Jordan
local governments
and state and fed-
eral entities as a
foundation for local programs to com-
ply with Stage II requirements. These
requirements will set the stage for
county and municipal planning efforts
aimed at reducing nutrient loads into
Jordan Lake.

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E-mail: [e-mail]
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The EnviroscapeO is a 3-D model of a wa-
tershed. Everyone lives in a watershed -
but people often have no sense of what
constitutes a watershed. The Envi-
roscape@ shows how all of the land
around a lake or stream releases Storm -
water into that water body. Through the
use of the neighborhood, factory and
farm, participants learn how water is im-
pacted by Stormwater.
Stormwater SMART staff uses the water-
shed model to teach many unique pro-
grams ranging from landforms to ecolo-
gy-
Example Enviroscape® Programs:
• "Watershed Ecosystems!"
• "Soil Solutions"
• "Non -point Pollution"
• "Stream Stewardship"
• "Hydrosphere" .
Stormwater SMART
Wilmington Building, Suite 201
2216 W. Meadowview Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
The Enviroscape® is portable and allows
all ages to experience fun hands on activ-
ities outside or inside. Preschool age
children love squirting the water just like
adults. Each participant can have an ac-
tion and view how their action impacts
the water quality. This very visual inter-
active program is enjoyable for all audi-
ences.
To schedule your Enviroscape® program
contact us today at 336-294-4950 or
[e-mail]
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There's been a lot of hubbub
lately about the health bene-
fits of organic versus conven-
tional farming techniques.
We're not here to tell you
what to believe or whether
organic produce really is bet-
ter for you, but there is con-
clusive evidence that organic
farming practices improve
water quality. So what exactly
does "organic farming" mean?
The United States Department
of Agriculture certifies crops,
livestock, processed products
(i.e. soup), and wild crops that
abide by certain rules and
regulations, enabling a food
production system that sus-
tains the health of soils, eco-
systems and people.
Organic farming techniques
utilize crop rotation, green
manure, compost, biological
pest controls and other prac-
tices which prevent synthetic
fertilizers, pesticides, hor-
mones, antibiotics, food addi-
tives and other substances
from entering our food sys-
tems and our waterways.
Many nutrients in our waters,
like nitrogen and phosphorous
are the result of fertilizers and
livestock waste. Nutrient pol-
lution is a big problem in the
NC Triad region and has led to
further studies and to the
adoption of the Jordan Lake
Rules. Excess nitrogen and
phosphorous can lead to sig-
nificant water quality prob-
lems, eventually resulting in
eutrophication, or the de-
crease of dissolved oxygen in
the water. Ammonia (a form
of nitrogen) is another byprod-
uct of agricultural runoff which
leads directly to fish kills.
Pathogens, nutrients and
other pollutants from poorly
managed livestock facilities
can wash into our waters caus-
ing major water quality prob-
lems. Insecticides, herbicides,
and fungicides used to kill agri-
cultural pests have the unin-
tended consequence of poi-
soning fish and wildlife, con-
taminating food sources, and
destroying the habitat animals
use for protective cover.
Many things we do in our homes or on our
land can pollute our water and the environ-
ment. Poorly maintained or aging septic sys-
tems, stormwater runoff from our homes, and
animal waste systems can pollute surface and
groundwater. Pesticides, fertilizers, fuels, and
cleaning products can contaminate our water
when they are improperly stored or handled.
The NC Home*A*Syst/Farm*A*Syst programs
While you may not get a
sticker to put on the tomato
you grow in the backyard, us-
ing organic farming techniques
can have major benefits for
water quality. Preventing ex-
cess nutrients and pesticides
from washing into stormdrains
can help ensure fresh clean
waters are flowing from our
yards and neighborhoods into
the waters we depend on for
drinking, recreation and wild-
life.
have a series of publications that help home-
owners and farmers evaluate our home and
property to determine pollution and health
risks. These publications also contain informa-
tion about how to solve these problems and
the North Carolina state agencies responsible
for helping you. For more information, visit:
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• Illegal dumping
practices
• Broken sanitary
sewer lines
• Cross -connections
• Connection of floor
drains to storm
sewer
• Sanitary sewer
"overflows
• Inflow/infiltration
• Failing septic
systems
• Improper RV waste
disposal
• Pump station failure
• Wash water flows
VI • Landscape Irrigation
If you walk alongside almost
any urban or suburban
stream, you'll see openings of
many pipes leading directly
into the stream. These pipes
carry runoff from streets,
parking lots, and rooftops and
should only flow during or
after a rain storm. However,
some of these are flowing
during dry weather and may
contain sewage, detergents,
bacteria laden water, and
even toxic chemicals. These
are known as "illicit dis-
charges". Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination
(IDDE) is the process of find-
ing and fixing these hidden
culprits. it's like being a
stream detective.
Photo: Center for Watershed Protection
So how do we go about find-
ing these hidden culprits? It
begins with walking our wa-
terways and looking for pipes
coming out of the stream
banks. Dryweather flows
that show algae, benthic
growth, sewage fungus, pipe
corrosion, odor, have float-
ables or water discoloration
are considered illicit dis-
charge. In some cases, lab
testing may be needed to
further identify the sub-
stance.
Not all pipes are on storm
system maps and may require
additional detective work to
determine the source of pol-
lution. Staff may have to
move up the drain pipe or
drainage system and test wa-
ter along the way to pinpoint
the source of pollution.
IDDE is one of the most cost
effective practices for finding
and stopping water pollution.
These discharges are highly
concentrated and identifying
and removing them can mean
drastic improvements for wa-
ter quality. A good IDDE pro -
Just over a third of North Caro-
lina residents correctly identi-
fied where stormwater goes in
a 2005 NC Department of Envi-
ronment & Natural Resources
survey. Our program as well as
many others across the state
are working hard to correct this
misconception. How does this
relate to IDDE? Many homes,
particularly older ones may
have floor drains, old sinks, or
other illicit connections be-
Photo: Center for Watershed Protection
grams is at the top of the list
when it come to complying
with permit and regulatory
requirements, and for good
reason.
Working with homeowners,
businesses, local govern-
ments, utility departments
and watershed groups is es-
sential to finding and repair-
ing illicit discharges. Repairs
may include redirecting pipes
and drains to the sanitary
sewer system, plugging floor
drains, or fixing sewer line
leaks. With a little detective
work, and a little education,
we can make huge strides
towards protecting our wa-
ters!
tween their homes or business
and the stormdrain system.
Connecting these to the storm
sewer systems allows polluted
water to go to the streams in-
stead of the wastewater treat-
ment plant where pollution can
be filtered out before water is
discharged into our natural
environment. Protect our wa-
ters by checking connections
between your home and busi-
ness!

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The streams, lakes and rivers of North
Carolina are supposed to be clean enough
to support aquatic life, be a source of
drinking water (after treatment), and be
safe for swimming and fishing. if a water
body is not able to be used for one of
these intended uses because of pollution,
it gets classified as "impaired" by the De-
partment of Water Quality (DWQ). If you
are interested in finding out whether the
water in your area is polluted, what is pol-
luting it and what is being done about it,
the State and the Federal Governments
have ways to assist you.
If you've ever wondered if your local lake is
clean and healthy for recreation, or
whether the stream your dog drinks out of
is safe, check out How's My Waterway?
an app and website designed to help you
learn more about the condition of local
streams, lakes and rivers. To use and
download this app, Google "How's My Wa-
terway," or visit www.eRa.gov/
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depression that collects
to
stormwater runoff from
roofs, driveways, or
yards and allows it to
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instead of running di-
rectly into our water-
ways. These gardens are
typically planted with
shrubs and perennials
that add colorful, landscaped areas
that create habitat
and add value to yards and neighborhoods.
A few years ago, the concept of a rain garden was rela-
tively unknown. Now, they are popping up in cities and
towns across the country. While rain gardens may treat
smaller quantities of rain water than larger best manage-
ment practices, collectively they have the potential to
dramatically improve water quality making your commu-
nity safer to live, work and play.
EPA How's My Waterway App and Website
In a nutshell, the How's My Waterway?
app provides answers through:
• an easy to use web tool
• focusing on local waters
• instant results
• map or list format
• plain English descriptions
• Using but clarifying, the same scien-
tific data States report to EPA.
The UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research
(CLEAR) developed an app available for download from
iTunes (the Android version is coming soon) helping
homeowners and contractors properly size, construct
and maintain a rain garden. The site also contains videos
designed to guide you through every step of rain garden
development. Use the smart phone app to:
• Properly size the garden
• Find local soil conditions
• Estimate construction cost
• Customize a plant list to fit your yard
Download the App from iTunes, or visit
http:Hnemo.uconn.edu/raingardens/ for more informa-
tion.

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2226 W. Meadowvlew Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone:1336j.294-4950
E-mail: stormwatersmartdPptrc.org
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PIEDMONT TRIAD
REGIONAL COUNCIL
Many of our programs are based on the Divi-
sion of Water Resources It's Our Water cur-
riculum and are modified for each teacher's
unique needs. It's Our Water Environmental
Education Program includes:
• A North Carolina -specific high school
Earth/Environmental Science curriculum
and resources guide for North Carolina
students and teachers that are aligned
with the North Carolina Standard Course
of Study.
• Covers the importance of water quality
and quantity, monitoring and maintain-
ing water quality, and the impacts indi-
vidual choices and actions have on water
quality.
• Centers around field activities in a local
stream that lead to a final report and
recommendations by the class.
• Activities are coordinated with a series
of videos, demonstrations, classroom
activities, homework and quizzes.
Students Analyze Bugs to Asses% Water Quality
If you are interested in a free presentation or
would like more information, please visit
www.stormwatersmart. ore or contact us at
336-294-4950. We hope you'll consider hav-
ing Stormwater SMART present at one of
your classes, meetings or events!
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Triad Council of Governments) to help Phase II communities comply with National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Jordan Lake Public Education and Outreach re-
quirements. Stormwater SMART is supported through dues paid by member governments.

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DISCOVERWATER.ORG:
THE ROLE OF WATER IN
-OURLIVES
Stormwater runoff is rain water that flows over
rooftops, paved areas, bare soil, and lawns, and
eventually into the rivers and lakes we use for
drinking water, recreation, agriculture, energy
and fish and wildlife habitat. Along the way,
stormwater picks up pollution, including auto-
mobile fluids, pesticides, fertilizers, sediments,
pet waste and litter. While the challenge of
cleaning our waters is daunting, investing in
clean water infrastructure has created a new
industry full of scientists, planners, engineers,
educators, and other professional occupations.
Best management practices (or BMPs) are the
practices professionals use to treat stormwater
before it flows into our waters. Some BMPs, like
streamside buffers, need to be protected by
state and local regulations. Others, like rain gar-
dens or bioretention cells, permeable pave-
ment, cisterns, and engineered wetlands all re-
quire the cooperation of a variety of profession-
als. These devices include a strategic selection
of native plants, calculations of impervious sur-
face areas, complex underdrain systems, and
various other components.
BMPs and the professionals who design and
construct them, make communities safer,
healthier places for citizens to live, work and
play.
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• Planners work with private, public and not for profit organizations to ensure BMPs fit into
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community planning efforts and to connect various BMPs
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+ Landscape architects make sure plantings in BMPs are functional and attractive.
+ Engineers ensure drains and other infrastructure are properly designed to prevent damage to
sidewalks, buildings or streets.
• Plumbers, contractors and construction workers are needed for BMP installation.
• Manufacturers are supported as more BMPs go in to the ground, requiring plants, plumbing,
soil media and other supplies.
• Scientists monitor the water flowing into (and out of) BMPs to make sure they are effective.
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+ Inspectors regularly investigate BMPs to make sure they are functioning correctly.
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+ Educators help the public understand the importance of BMPs
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• In 2009, President
Obama set an
ambitious goal: to
move U.S. students
from the middle to the
top of the pack in math
and science
achievement over the
next decade.
• The President's 2009
Budget proposed an
investment of $100
million to prepare
STEM teachers.
*North Carolina is
investing in 10 STEM
"anchor schools" that
will develop an
exemplary curriculum
connected to regional
science and technology
assets, including
biotechnology and
aerospace.
Using Rain Gardens to Teach
Science, Technology, Engi-
neering and Math (STEM)
North Carolina is undergoing
a critical transformation,
moving from a low -skill, low -
wage economy to a highly
skilled, knowledge based
economy. Building science,
technology, engineering and
math (STEM) into youth pro-
gramming, including schools,
scouts, boys and girls clubs,
and other organizations, is
one way to ensure today's
workforce is prepared for
tomorrow's economy.
STEM principals are used eve-
ry day in stormwater manage-
ment. Stormwater SMART
already uses lots of hands-on
activities to engage and teach
STEM principals. Rain gar-
dens in particular, offer stu-
dents an opportunity to inves-
tigate these four areas. Rain
gardens are shallow depres-
sions that filter and treat run-
off, preventing stormwater
from flowing untreated into
nearby surface waters. Rain
gardens provide an excellent
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outdoor classroom, and are a
great way to integrate STEM
principals into environmental
education.
Science: Students learn how
runoff pollutes our streams
and impacts humans. They
learn how plants, soils and
drainage systems can be used
to treat polluted runoff as
well as different scientific
methods for testing water
quality.
Technology: Rain gardens are
part of the emerging field of
tow impact development
(LID). LID is an approach to
development (or re-
development) that works with
nature to manage stormwater
that reduces the impact of
built areas and encourages
the natural movement of wa-
ter within an ecosystem or
watershed.
Engineering: To function
properly, rain gardens must
be properly engineered.
Their design must accommo-
date a certain amount of rain-
fall and have devices includ-
ing overflows and underdrain
NC State Department of Biolog-
ical and Agricultural Engineer-
ing is offering a rain garden
certification course in Burling-
ton April 29-30, 2013. Teachers
and curriculum coordinators
can attend this upcoming Rain
Garden Certification Workshop
to understand how to install a
rain garden on school grounds.
This certification program
would be an excellent way for
Students Constructing a Rain Garden
systems to ensure water
doesn't harbor mosquitos.
They must be at a low point in
the landscape, or have water
diverted into the garden.
Math: Math classes can calcu-
late the area of roof or land
that drains to a potential rain
garden location and deter-
mine the proper size of rain
garden to capture and treat
the first inch of stormwater.
teachers to gain an in depth
understanding of how STEM
principals can be put into prac-
tices. Stormwater SMART can
work with teachers to explore
how to fund and use rain gar-
dens as outdoor classrooms.
To register for this event, visit:
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/stormwater/
training/rR200.html

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Be a Citizen Scientist with iNaturallstl
There are many "apps" that allow everyday
people to contribute valuable data to sci-
entists and policy makers around the
world. Using Naturalist, individuals be-
come "citizen scientists" when they take
pictures and upload them to the project
website. Pictures document the quality,
timing and presence of life around the
world.
Explore the world, learn about life and
record your observations by snapping a
picture of a plant, animal or bug and shar-
ing it with others. Describe what's in your
picture or have the Naturalist community
identify an organism for you. Pictures and
comments are used to help scientists un-
derstand how our ecosystems function.
Scientists can't be everywhere at once, so
your documentation is essential to helping
researchers understand water quality in
our area and around the world.
As Stormwater SMART holds events
around the Triad for Boys and Girls clubs,
scout troops, teachers and the public, we
Project WET (Water Education for
Teachers) has created a fun, interac-
tive website to teach about the vari-
ous ways we are impacted by water.
The following categories are explored
in depth on the website:
• Blue Planet
• The Water Cycle
• Discover Our Ocean
• Investigate Fresh Water
• Explore Watersheds
• Use Water Wisely
• We All Use Water
• Healthy Water Healthy People
Image of a damselfly larvae with algae.
will be taking pictures of critters that live in
and around the water. Stormwater SMART
will begin cataloguing the critters collected
through iNaturalist.org. Conditions and life
seen through these pictures will help other
Triad residents explore their world and
gain a better understanding of how our
water is used. The more participants, the
stronger our database. Please consider
taking part in this important project!
Find the Piedmont Triad Water Project and
upload your pictures of people, plants,
animals and bugs at
http://www.inaturalist.org/proiects
if we have an extra five minutes at
the end of a Stormwater SMART pro-
gram, we introduce students to this
interactive website to teach more
about water. "Use Water Wisely"
has an interactive game that engages
students and lets them determine if
an action is a pollution source or a
way to conserve water. This activity
uses smart board technology found
in many classrooms by allowing stu-
dents to come to the front of the
class and select the action they want
to explore. This and many other ac-
tivities on the website reiterates the
concepts Stormwater SMART empha-
sizes during our interactive presenta-
tions. The variety of web -based tools
and applications make it much easier
to teach principals that were once
distant and vague. Please visit
www.discoverwater.org and let us
know how you use it in your class-
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Wilmington Building, suite 201
.2216 W.•MeadovMew Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.stormwatersmart.org
In the past, Stormwater SMART has worked
with Parks and Recreation staff, Scouts, Boys
and Girls Clubs and the Cooperative Exten-
sion Service to provide summer camps that
include interactive programs on water quali-
ty. As the summer approaches, we are final-
izing Stormwater SMART summer camp pro-
grams. If you're interested in having us par-
ticipate in your camp, please have the organ-
izer contact us today! Past programs include:
A Drop In the Bucket - Students estimate
the percentage of the earth's surface
that is covered by water and use simple
probability to check their estimates.
The Incredible Journey — Students simu-
late the movement of water within the
water cycle and identify the role of pollu-
tion (indoor/outdoor).
Enviroscape Model ® —Students investi-
gate how water flows through and con-
nects ecosystems using an interactive 3-
D model. This activity is non -point source
pollution intensive and can be used to
demonstrate or discuss producers, con-
sumers and decomposers (indoor).
Mail to:
Water Canaries or Water Quality Ask
the Bugs! — Students learn how plants
and animals interact in their aquatic eco-
systems by sampling the bugs and water
quality parameters and learning how
macro!nvertebrates are impacted by
different water chemical properties.
They analyze the chemical properties
and interpret whether the chemical and
biological data are showing similar re-
sults.
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• Establish a "no mow" area
along your stream bank
• Plant trees, shrubs and long
stem grasses in your buffer
zone
• Shrubs grow fast and can help
create the buffer zone more
quickly
• Native grasses, such as Tufted
Hairgrass or Switchgrass,
help maintain views
• Periodically pick up litter
and eliminate the use of
insecticides, herbicides and
fertilizers .
• Combine a buffer with rain
gardens, rain barrels and
other practices to reduce
stormwater runoff!
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and stormwater management go to:
www. sto rmwa ter5 M ART.org
or contact
stormwater SMART
221 6 W. Meaciowview Road
Wilmington guiding suite 201
f` jreenskoro, NC 27+07
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
email: [e-mail]
PIEDMONT TRIAD
REGIONAL COUNCI1.
Stormwater SMART Member Governments:
Davidson County, Randolph County, Rockingham
County, Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Elon,
Gibsonville, Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High
Point, Lexington, Mebane, Oak Ridge, Summerfield,
Randleman, Reidsville, Thomasville & Trinity.
Please protect our
waters by maintaining
a buffer.

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What Is a Kipan'an buffee?.
Riparian refers to the area adjacent to
a stream, river or lake. A healthy ripar-
ian zone contains trees, shrubs and
grasses which provide a healthy habi-
tat for fish and wildlife.
Whays t6cl f 5eneT'it?
A well established buffer has economic, social and environmental benefits. Not
only can buffers add beauty and value to your land, they provide a natural habitat
for fish and wildlife, reduce flooding, protect drinking water supplies and help
maintain the true value of your property by reducing property loss from erosion.
A riparian buffer is the most cost effective way to improve the quality of our
water.
Riparian buffers feed, shelter and provide travel paths for more than 95 percent
of terresterial species in North America. In addition, root systems from these
plants provide habitat for spawning fish and other species. For more information,
please visit www.stormwatersmart.org.
What Can I Do?
• Sit on the porch and watch it
grow! The most effect best man-
agement practice (BMP) requires
no effort and no money.
• Plant native plants. Native plants
have deeper roots which secure
streambanks preventing erosion.
When roots die off, they leave
tunnels allowing oxygen and wa-
ter to infiltrate the ground. This
is extra important in the clay soils
of the Piedmont Triad.
• Maintain your buffer by watching
for gulleys which may transport
water untreated directly into the
water. A couple minutes with a
shovel can make a huge differ-
ence!
Strive for a 50 foot buffer. The first 30 feet
should be undisturbed. The other 20 feet can
be maintained (just limit fertilizer use!).

5z Keasons to Maintain
Your 5eptic System ,
1. Protects investment in
your home
2. Fulfills your responsibility
3. Leaks contaminate
drinking water
4. Treats your household
waste water
5. Costs thousands of
dollars to replace
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ZZ 16 W. Meaciowmew KoaJ
Wilmington guiUng, Suite 201
Greensboro, NC 27+07
Prone [phone], Pax (336) 63Z-0457
email: stormwatersmart@ trc.org
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PIEDMONT TRIAD
REGIONAL COUNCIL
Stormwater SMART Member Governments:
Davidson County, Randolph County, Rockingham
County, Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Elon,
Gibsonville, Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High
Point, Lexington, Mebane, Oak Ridge, 5ummeriield,
Randleman, Reidsville, Thomasville & Trinity.
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What Can I Do?
1. Pump Frequently! You should
system inspected at least every
professional.
T9PCS of Pollution
Fecal Coliform:
Septic systems depend on
microorganisms in the soil
to provide final treatment by
removing harmful bacteria,
viruses, and nutrients. Flushing
household chemicals, gasoline,
oil, pesticides, antifreeze, and
paint can destroy this process.
Though not necessarily dangerous, the presence of fecal coliform is a good
indicator that waterborne pathogens exist. Pathogens may cause ear infections,
dysentery, typhoid fever, viral and bacterial gasteroenteritis, and hepatitis A.
Nutrients:
Many detergents contain phosphorous, a nutrient that's having a huge impact on
many of our waterways. Nutrients lead to algal blooms which use oxygen to break
down. This cause low levels of oxygen in the lake. Just like us, fish and other
aquatic organisms need oxygen to survive.
As algae breaks down, it leaves a lot of residue behind. This residue is slowing filling
in our waterbodies. This process is known as eutrophication. Although it occurs
naturally, we've speeded up the process exponentially. We refer to this as "cultural
eutroph!cation."
have your septic
3 years by a
2. Use Water Efficiently. The more water a household
conserves, the less water enters the septic system.
3. Avoid driving over your tank or drainfield.
4. If you're putting in a swimming pool, keep it at least
15 feet from the drain field.
5. Plant only grass and flowers above the tank and
drain field. Tree roots could interfere with the system.

Rain GarJen.s.'Help
. Improve water quality.
. Increase the amount of water
that filters into the ground,
recharging the aquifer.
. Prevent flooding, erosion and
drainage problems.
. Protect streams and lakes from
pollutants carried by urban
stormwater.
I. Enhance the beauty of our
community.
. Provide valuable habitat for
birds, frogs, butterflies and many
beneficial insects.
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DepenO'
For more i4ormation on water duality
and 5tormwater management go to:
www.stormwaterSMAKT.org
or contact
5tormwater SMART
2216 W. Meaciowview Road
Wilmington E)uilcling, Suite 201
Greensboro, NC 27+07
Phone (336) 29+-+950, Fax [phone]+57
email: 5tormwatersmartoptrc.org
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PIEDMONT TRIAD
REGIQ1Al. COUNCIL
Stormwater SMART Member Governments:
Davidson County, Randolph County, Rockingham
County, Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Elon,
Gibsonville, Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High
Point, Lexington, Mebane, Oak Ridge, Summertiield,
Randleman, Reidsville, Thomasville & Trinity.
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Improve our waters by
building a rain garden
today!

How,Do Kain Gardens Work?
Rain gardens are just what they sound like - gardens designed to soak up rain
water. A shallow depression collects a few inches of water and allows it to be
absorbed into the ground or by plants instead of flowing into nearby streams and
lakes. Plants and soil trap, absorb and filter pollutants found in stormwater runoff
including fertilizers, pesticides, oil, grease and metals.
Rain gardens are typically planted with wildflowers and other native vegetation.
Native plants have roots that grow twice as deep as the plants are tall, �=
making them very efficient at absorbing water. Each year about one-third
of the roots die, leaving deep tunnels for water and oxygen to filter
into the ground and nurture new plant growth. These plants are the
basis for restoring natural ecosystems to open space, residential, and
urban areas. Rain gardens are diverse, beautiful habitats to many animals
that we don't normally see.
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If you live in a Stormwater SMART community, we can help you design a rain garden in
your backyard. Our staff are certified to build rain gardens that can accommodate runoff
from up to 5,000 square feet.
We'll help source construction materials, plants and even volunteers! If you're an
interested homeowner or know of a great spot to put a rain garden, contact us today!
Commonly used Plants.,
Tufted Hairgrass
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Switch Grass
Panicum Veratum
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Betula Nigra
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Approximately 37%of
households own dogs
= 404 ,400 dogs in the
Piedmont Triad
That means 133,475 lbs
of dog poop daily
48,719,616 1 bs
of raw sewage a year
That's equivalent to over
2,436 dump truck loads of waste.
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or contact
jtormwater 5MART
2216 W. Meadowview }load
Wilmington Building, Suite 201
Greensboro, NC 27+07
Fkone [phone], Fax [phone]+57
email: [e-mail]
Please protect our
a waters by picking up
PIEDMONT TRIAD after your pet.
REGIONAL COUNCIL
Stormwater SMART Member Governments:
Davidson County, Randolph County, Rockingham
County, Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Elon,
Gibsonville, Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High
Point, Lexington, Mebane, Oak Ridge, Summerfiield,
Randleman, Reidsville, Thomasville & Trinity.

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• Don't forget to bring a bag
on your walks.
• Frequently clean the pet
waste from your yard, deck,
patio, driveway and sidewalk.
• Dispose of pet waste by
tossing it in the trash or
burying it in the yard.
• Aerate your soil to improve
absorption and prevent
runoff.
What's t6c Fro6lem?.
Pet waste is a big source of pollution
in our waterways. Unlike human waste,
pet waste goes into our lakes, rivers, and
streams untreated. Even if you don't live
near the water, pet waste can be picked
up by stormwater and transported through
stormdrains.
Dog waste contains roundworms, E. coli
and Giardia. When it rains, harmful bacteria
are washed into our storm drains and ends
up in our streams, rivers and lakes.
Decaying pet waste consumes oxygen
and may release ammonia into the water
while excess nutrients may cause algal
blooms. Algal blooms deprive fish and
other aquatic organisms from much needed
oxygen.
Clean water is important to our health
and economy. Clean water provides
recreation, commercial opportunities, fish
habitat, drinking water, and adds beauty to
our landscape. Do your part in keeping our
surface and ground waters clean!
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• Pet waste is a health risk to animals
and people, especially children.
• It is a nuisance in our neighborhoods.
• Pet waste is full of bacteria that can
make people sick.
• Nutrients found in pet waste can cause
algae blooms which may lead to fish
kills.
• Unless people properly dispose of pet
waste, it flows untreated through storm
drains into our waters. Even if you
don't live near a stream, your dog's
waste can pollute our waters!

Common LID Practices
. Kain 6arden5:
A shallow depression collects a few
inches of water and allows it to be
absorbed into the ground or by native
plants instead of flowing directly into
nearby streams and lakes.
. Kain 5arrels and Cisterns:
Store rainwater from gutters and roof
to use as irrigation or recycle as grey
water.
. Grassed Swale:
Vegetated, open channel designed spe-
cifically to treat and reduce stormwater
runoff.
. Permea6le Pavers:
Porous concrete or grids filled with
gravel, grass or mulch act as paving
while allowing water to filter down into
the soil beneath.
. soil Arnendment5:
Amend the soil with organic matter and/
or sand to increase infiltration.
. Keauctian anti Disconnection:
Reduce the number of gutters and dis-
connect them from underground pipes.
Store the rainwater for later or direct it
towards the landscaping and away from
the driveway or street. Water your gar-
den, not your driveway!
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For mare information on water qualitq
and stormwater management go to:
www.5tormwater5MART.org
or contact
stormwater SMART
2216 W. Meadowmew Road
Wilmington building, Suite 201
6reens6oro, NC 27+07
Phone ())6) z9---4950, Fax 053 ) 632-0457
emai�: [e-mail]
PIEDMONT TRIAD
RFGfONAI. COUNCIL
Stormwater SMART Member Governments:
Davidson County, Randolph County, Rockingham
County, Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Elon,
Gibsonville, Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High
Point, Lexington, Mebane, oak Ridge, Summerfield,
Randleman, Reidsville, Thomasville & Trinity.
Low
Impact
Development
(LID)
Please protect our
waters by using L I D
practices

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LID is exactly what it sounds like -
development that minimizes its impact
on the environment. By working with
the landscape, developers minimize the
amount of pollution that leaves the site.
Rain gardens, rain barrels or cisterns
are popular forms of LID. Rain gardens
capture and treat stormwater, prevent-
ing it from running off the property and
into a storm drain. Rain barrels and cis-
terns store water, making it available for
things like watering plants or washing
your vehicle. Storing water means you
don't have to pay for it! Plus, rainwater
is often nutrient rich so you may not
have to buy any fertilizer either!
Photo courtesy LID Center
Does UD save money for
developers?
In addition to saving on water and
fertilizer, developers see a 10%
cost savings due by not having to
rely upon gutters, piping, and un-
derground storm sewers. Using rain
gardens and grass swales instead
of gutters is much more aesthetically
pleasing and is considered an ame-
nity in lots of communities! Because
LID minimizes disturbance to the
land, the cost of grading and soil
compaction is reduced as well.
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Before you build, consider using LID techniques. Although LID is relatively new, many de-
velopers are beginning to see the benefits. If you already own a home, consider construct-
ing a rain garden to help filter runoff before it leaves your property. All Stormwater SMART
staff have Residential
Rain Garden Certifica-
tion, so give us a call
and we'll design a rain
garden for you! For
more information on
LID please visit storm-
watersmart.org or give
us a call (336-294-
4950).
Photo courtesy LID Center

Tips,Y, .to ReJuce Water
consumption and.
r-b-flution:
. Test the soil before applying
fertilizer.
4l Aerate the soil to prevent
compaction and increase
infiltration.
40 Spot spray the weeds with
herbicide rather than treating
the whole yard.
40 Mulch flower beds to stop
weeds and reduce water
evaporation.
40 Overseed with grass species
that are adapted to your
climate and pests.
Water deeply but less
frequently.
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For more information on water quality
and stormwater management go to:
www.stormwater5MAKT.org
or contact
Stormwater SMART
z2. 1 6 W. Meadowview Koad
Wilmington Building Suite 2-01
Greensboro, NC 27+07
Fkone (336) 29-1--4950, Fax 056) 65Z-0457
email: [e-mail]
PIEDMONT TRIAD
REGIONAL COUNCIL
Stormwater SMART Member Governments:
Davidson County, Randolph County, Rockingham
County, Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Elon,
Gibsonville, Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High
Point, Lexington, Mebane, Oak Ridge, 5ummerfield,
Randleman, Reidsville, Thomasville & Trinity.
Please protect our
waters by landscaping
responsibly

T6c, Problem?
Lawn chemicals like pesticides
and fertilizers pollute our
streams and lakes. Excess
nutrients from lawn fertilizers
and yard waste can cause
algal blooms, fish kills, and
increased cost for water
treatment.
H7 ow. canyou. help?
• Never apply fertilizer or pes-
ticides right before a storm.
• Avoid getting fertilizer and
pesticides on concrete and
asphalt surfaces.
• Blow or sweep excess ma-
terials back into the lawn or
landscape.
• Never sweep or blow any-
thing into the storm drain!
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and
Grass clippings, leaves, sticks and
limbs should be composted or
taken to a landfill or an approved
disposal site.
Remember, yard waste removed by
a commercial landscaper cannot
be placed at the curb for pickup.
Yard waste, such as leaves, grass
clippings, and sticks and limbs can
block underground drainage pipes
and culverts and cause flooding.
It's illegal to dump yard waste or
landscaping products into storm
drains, ditches and streams. You
could face a hefty fine!
Disposing 07' �CSticide5
,
and Her6liclijes'-
• Follow proper procedure
and only use the amount
needed for the job.
• Try giving leftover
pesticides and herbicides
to your friends and
neighbors or donate them
to a community or religious
organization that may
benefit from their use.
• Never throw leftover
pesticides or herbicides in
the trash. Check with your
local government to find the
nearest hazardous waste
facility
Never pour leftover
pesticides or herbicides
down the storm drain, or
down the sink.

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Household Hazardous Waste
. Look for safer alternatives like water
based paint in lieu of oil based paint, or
compost instead of chemical fertilizers.
. Change what you do. Use a plunger
instead of chemical drain cleaners or
sandpaper instead of chemical paint
strippers.
.Buy only in quantities you currently
need.
. Improve housekeeping. Store hazardous
products properly.
Electronic Waste
. Research your options and buy the best
quality you can afford.
. Consider donating old electronic devic-
es. If that's not an option, RECYCLE!
. Education. Share your knowledge and
ideas to reduce HHW and e-waste.
. Learn more about alternatives to haz-
ardous products at www.earth9l Lcom
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www.stormwater-5MAKT.org
or contact
stormwater 5MAKT
221 6 W. Meadowview Road
Wilmington wilding, Suite 201
Creen56oro, NC 27407
Phone [phone], Pax [phone]
email: [e-mail]
PIEDMONT TRIAD
I rc-10NAL C)UnC:I I.
Stormwater SMART Member Governments:
Davidson County, Randolph County, Rockingham
County, Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Elon,
Gibsonville, Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High
Point, Lexington, Mebane, Oak Ridge, Summerfield,
Randleman, Reidsville, Thomasville & Trinity.
Please Dispose of
Hazardous Waste
Properly

What is 'E waste?� �f
Those big, boxy televisions that
proceeded flat screen televisions
were approximately 20 percent
lead, or 4 to 8 pounds per unit:
Even a small amount of lead can
°r seriously impact the environment.
Cell Phones
Not many of us hang on to our cell -
phones when our contract runs out.
That's a lot of cell phones to dispose_
ofl While the.body.of a..cell phone.often
contains lead, it's the battery that's most
dangerous. Cell phone batteries often
contain nickel and cadmium. Cadmium
is a human carcinogen that causes lung
and liver damage.
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Whether you're using a laptop or desk-
top, your computer likely contains high
amounts of lead, cadmium, and mercury.
Unlike regular waste, a -waste
and HHW that ends up in a
landfill can leach toxic sub-
stances into the soil and ground
water.
Violatile Chemicals found in
HHW are:
• Ignitable - capable of turning or caus-
ing a fire
• Corrosive - capable of leating away
materials and destroying living tissue
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t Explosive and/or Reactive - capable
of causing an explosion or releasing
poisonous fumes
E-waste is the fastest growing municipal waste stream in the US.
• Toxic - poisonous
• Radioactive - capable of destroying
cells and chromosomal material.
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Wagsto Wasb Your Can
4f Use a car wash! Commercial
car washes treat and recycle
the water.
. Wash Your Car on an unpaved
surface so water will absorb
into the soil instead of running
into a storm drain.
. Use biodegradable soap. It's
less harmful on the environ-
ment, and on your car!
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For more information on water 9ualitD
and stormwater management go to:
www.sto rmwa to r5 MAKT•org
or contact
5tormwater SMART
ZZ 16 W. Meadowview }load
Wilmington wilding, Suite 201
Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]+57
email: [e-mail]
PI EDMONT TRIAD
REGIONAL COUNCIL
Stormwater SMART Member Governments: Davidson
County, Randolph County, Rockingham County,
Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Elon, Gibsonville,
Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High Point, Lexington,
Mebane, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Randleman,
Reidsville, Thomasville & Trinity.
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Please protect our
waters by washing
your car -responsibly!

T6C Fro6lem-.?
The grime we wash off our
cars contains major pol-
lutants including oil and
grease, and heavy metals.
If water drains onto grassy,
or "permeable" surfaces,
good bacteria break down
the pollutants, minimizing
environmental impacts.
Detergents are harmful?
Surfactants:
Detergents contain surfactants which are
found in all softs of products including
shampoo and conditioner, herbicides, paints
and fabric softener. Surfactants remove
the residue from soap and other products
leaving it squeaky clean.
While this is good for washing your hair,
your car, or your clothes, surfactants can
also wash the slime off fish. That slime
is actually protects them from harmful
bacteria and parasites. It also helps protect
them from absorbing other dangerous
pollutants.
Nutrients:
Many detergents contain phosphorous,
a nutrient that's having a huge impact on
many of our waterways. Nutrients lead to
algal blooms which use oxygen to break
down. This cause low levels of oxygen in
the lake. Just like us, fish and other aquatic
organisms need oxygen to survive.
As algae breaks down, it leaves a lot of
residue behind. This residue is slowing
filling in our waterbodies. This process is
known as eutrophication. Although it occurs
naturally, we've speeded up the process
exponentially. We refer to this as "cultural
eutrophication."
A watershed is an area of land
that drains to a specific site. Ev-
erything that happens upstream
affects water quality downstream.
Keep our waters clean by washing
your car on a grassy surface, use
biodegradable soaps, or take your
car to the car wash!

10 Reasons for
Maintain"ing.abuffer
1. Slow stormwater runoff
2. Prevent erosion
3. Enhance water infiltration
to soils
4. Trap sediment
5. Trap fertilizers,
pesticides, bacteria,
pathogens, heavy metals,
and other pollutants
6. Reduce flooding
7. Improve fish habitat
8. Improve wildlife habitat
9. Add beauty and value to
yourland
10. Provide recreational op-
portunities
For more information on water Clualit'q
anti stormwater management go to,
www.stormwaterSMAKT.org
or contact
5tormwater SMAKT
22 16 W. Meadowview load
Wilmington guiding, Suite 201
Greensboro, NC 27407
Prone [phone], Fax [phone]
email: [e-mail]
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PIEDMONT TRIAD
REGIONAL CQUNC:11.
Stormwater SMART Member Governments:
Davidson County, Randolph County, Rockingham
County, Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Eton,
Gibsonville, Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High
Point, Lexington, Mebane, Oak Ridge, Summefield,
Randleman, Reidsville, Thomasville & Trinity.
Please protect our
waters by maintaining
a buffer.

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Jordan LakeRules, The Jordan Lake Rules require land-
owners to maintain a 50 foot buffer.
The Haw River begins north of Kern-
ersville and flows through the Pied-
mont Triad and eventually into Jordan
Lake. Jordan Lake is one of the State's
biggest tourist attractions. It also
serves as a municipal drinking water
source for Cary, Pittsboro and other
municipalities in central North Caro-
lina.
Stormwater runoff is difficult to ad-
dress because it doesn't just come
from one place. This means all juris-
dictions in the Jordan Lake Watershed
are responsible for cleaning up the
Lake. As of 2009, all communities in
the Haw River Basin are required to
reduce nutrient inputs to Jordan Lake.
This legislation is known as the Jordan
Lake Rules.
Please note:
EXISTING DEVELOPMENT IS EXEMPT
FROM THESE REGULATIONS!
If you're considering building on your
property, please note:
Ynu must leave a 50 font undisturbed
What Canl Do?
• Sit on the porch and watch it
grow! The most effect best man-
agement practice (BMP) requires
no effort and no money.
• Plant native plants. Native plants
have deeper roots which secure
streambanks preventing erosion.
When roots die off, they leave
tunnels allowing oxygen and wa-
ter to infiltrate the ground. This
is extra important in the clay soils
of the Piedmont Triad.
• Maintain your buffer by watching
for pulleys which may transport
water untreated directly into the
water. A couple minutes with a
shovel can make a huge differ-
ence!

1. Slow stormwater runoff
2. Prevent erosion
3. Enhance water infiltration
to soils
4. Trap sediment
5. Trap fertilizers,
pesticides, bacteria,
pathogens, heavy metals,
and other pollutants
6. Reduce flooding
7. Improve fish habitat
8. Improve wildlife habitat
9. Add beauty and value to
your land
10. Provide recreational op-
portunities
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For more information on water quality
and stormwater management go to:
www.stormwatorSMAKT.org
or contact
stormwater5MAKT
221 6 W. Meadowview Road
Wilmington Building, Suite 201
Greensboro, NC 2-7407
Phone (336) 2g+-4950, Fax [phone]
email: stormwatersmartoptrc.org
PIEDMONT TRIAD
RrGIONAL C'OUNC IL
Stormwater SMART Member Governments:
Davidson County, Randolph County, Rockingham
County, Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Elon,
Gibsonville, Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High
Point, Lexington, Mebane, Oak Ridge, Summertield,
Randleman, Reidsville, Thomasville & Trinity.
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Please protect our .
waters by maintaining
a buffer.

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{ The Jordan Lake Rules require
Jordan -Lake. Rules` landowners to maintain a 50 foot
buffer.
The Haw River begins north of Kern-
ersville and flows through the Pied-
mont Triad and eventually into Jordan
Lake. Jordan Lake is one of the State's
biggest tourist attractions. It also
serves as a municipal drinking water
source for Cary, Pittsboro and other
municipalities in central North Caro-
lina.
Stormwater runoff is difficult to ad-
dress because it doesn't just come
from one place. This means all juris-
dictions in the Jordan Lake Watershed
are responsible for cleaning up the
Lake. As of 2009, all communities in
the Haw River Basin are required to
reduce nutrient inputs to Jordan Lake.
This legislation is known as the Jordan
Lake Rules.
Please note:
EXISTING DEVELOPMENT IS EXEMPT
FROM THESE REGULATIONS!
If you're considering building on your
property, please note:
You must leave a 50 foot buffer. The
buffer can be split into two zones:
Zone one is 30 feet from the top of the
bank. Within this zone, vegetation must
not be disturbed.
Zone Two is an additional
20 feet outside the
undisturbed zone.
Limited disturbance
(i.e. pruning) is
allowed within this
zone.
Whatcan]Do?
• Sit on the porch and watch it
grow! The most effect best man-
agement practice (BMP) requires
no effort and no money,
• Plant native plants. Native plants
have deeper roots which secure
streambanks preventing erosion.
When roots die off, they leave
tunnels allowing oxygen and wa-.
ter to infiltrate the ground. This
is extra important in the clay soils
of the Piedmont Triad.
• Maintain your buffer by watching
for gulleys which may transport
water untreated directly into the
water. A couple minutes with a
shovel can make a huge differ-
ence!

Davidson County
Randolph County
Rockingham County
Archdale
Asheboro
Burlington
Elon
Gibsonville
Graham
Green Level
Haw River
High Point
Lexington
Mebane
Oak Ridge
Randleman
Reidsville
Summerfield
Thomasville
Trinity
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Have you ever washed
a car in the driveway,
or left dog waste on the
ground? Most people +
don't understand how 4
their everyday actions
affect water quality. Almost two-thirds of
water pollution in North Carolina is caused
by nonpoint source pollution, or stormwater
runoff. Rainwater carries dirt, oil, fertilizer,
pet waste and other pollutants directly to
our streams, lakes, and rivers. Stormwater
SMART was created in 2004/2005 to help
local communities address these issues
through educating citizens.
Contact Information:
[e-mail]
www.stormwatersmart.org
Wilmington Building, Suite 201
2216 W. Meadowview Road
Greensboro, NC 27407-3480
Voice 336.294.4950
Fax [phone]
Teacher Services
K-12
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REGIONAL COUNCIL

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Program Topics
Q Enviroscape Program
Learn about watersheds, landforms,
and ecosystems using an interactive 3-
model. (indoor/outdoor)
Q The Incredible Journey*
All the water that will ever be is right
now. How much water is there, and
what happens when it's polluted?
(indoor/outdoor)
Q Water Quality Monitoring: Learn
about chemical and biological water
quality monitoring techniques. Be
ready to head out doors and get your
hands dirty. (outdoor)
Q Macroinvetebrate Mayhem*: Don't
have a stream near your school, but
want to learn about the bugs that
determine our stream health? Try this
fun outdoor activity distinguishes
pollution tolerant from intolerant
species. (outdoor)
Q Soil to Seed: Understand how
different types of soil affect water
quality & what we can do about it.
(outdoor)
Q Water Address: Use your senses to
learn about animals and their natural
habitat.
What
Additional Services
Q Senior projects
can Q Community Service Opportunities
5Q Demonstration Projects
D RT
Q Environmental Clubs
Q Career Guidance
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for
Many Sta�SMART activities are based
on the Project WET (Water Education for
Teachers) curriculum. Project WET activities
are interactive, multisensory, contemporary,
relevant, solution -oriented, accurate, and
science based. Activities are adaptable to
many age ranges, subject areas; and time
limitations.
Although we believe environmental
education should be conducted, well, in the
environment, it isn't always possible. We'll
work with you to ensure the best possible
programming, whether it takes place in the
classroom or out-of-doors.
Maps
We can provide maps for your school
including topographic, impervious
surface, and watershed maps. Using
local maps helps students make
connections between their immediate
environment and the natural world.
Students ]earn about the importance of vegetation in the
Project WET activity "Just Passing Through"

A {-homeowner's Guide to
It Begins in your Backyard!
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Wilmington Building, 5u a 201-•.221'6'W.-Meadowview Road- Greensboro NC'27407
Phone: [phone] • Email: [e-mail] • www.stor:mwatersmart.org
Created b the Piedmont Triad Regional Council's Storrmwater SMART program, serving- Davidson County, Randolph
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County, Rockingham County, Archdale, Asheboro, Burlington, Elon, Gibsonville, Graham, Green Level, Haw River, High
Point, Lexington, Mebane, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Randleman, Reidsville, Thomasville & Trinity.

Did you know? Stormwater is
precipitation or sprinkler water that flows over the
ground, picking up debris, chemicals, dirt and other types
of pollution and carrying them into a storm drain system
or stream. Completely separate from the sewer system
that leads to a treatment plant, storm drain systems
include gutters, pipes, ditches and drainage ways that
transport water directly to local streams, rivers or lakes.
Fertilizer, dirt, pet waste, trash, oil and other types
of pollution picked up by stormwater can change the
ecology of a stream and devastate the natural balance
fish and other wildlife depend on for survival. By making
a few simple changes in behavior, we can ensure future
generations have access to clean and safe water,
Pet; Wastestormwater transports pet waste from lawns
and sidewalks to nearby streams, lakes, and rivers. Waste carries bacteria,
viruses, and parasites that threaten the health of humans and wildlife. Waste
also contains nutrients that promote weed and algae growth which consume
oxygen, creating "dead zones" and fish kills in our lakes and estuaries.
Many public areas provide pet waste stations. If you don't have a pet
waste station in your neighborhood, make sure you carry a bag and pick up
the poop! Waste can be thrown away or buried.
Vehicle /Plain Lenance Maintaining and cleaning your vehicle at
home is an excellent way to reduce maintenance costs and ensure your vehicle is getting
reliable service. However, if done improperly, regular maintenance can pollute ponds, streams,
and groundwater.
Lubricants and internal fluids including motor oil, brake and steering fluids, transmission
fluid, and antifreeze are extremely toxic to aquatic ecosystems, even in small concentrations.
Solvents used in soaps and detergents, heavy metals washed off brakes and engine parts, and
residue from various chemicals and fluids all have the potential to alter water chemistry. 'If you
maintain your vehicles at home, there are some preventative measures you can take to reduce
contamination.
• Wash vehicles over a pervious surface like the yard where water seeps into the ground rather than
running down the driveway and into a storm drain.
• Use environmentally friendly, biodegradable, phosphate -free cleaning products.
• Use your local car wash which is equipped to treat the soapy, pollutant laden water.
• Dispose of used motor oil at a nearby service station, repair facility, quick lube, or auto part store.
zar"U o us Wastewe use hazardous materials almost every
ley are found in products used for housework, gardening, home improvement,
r maintenance. Danger, warning, and caution signs are all indicators of toxic
nces. They can be found in everything from oven cleaner and floor wax, to motor
I paint supplies. Use these products appropriately and NEVER dump down the storm
Check with your local government to discover your options.

Lawn & Garden Care
Fertilizers Runoff from lawn irrigation and heavy rain carries unused
fertilizer directly into our streams, rivers and lakes. Nutrients from fertilizer and
other sources cause algal blooms. Algal blooms can cause fish kills, threaten
recreation, and be expensive for water treatment plants to remove. Following
these simple guidelines can help keep fertilizer out of our waters:
• Get your soil tested. Plants can only absorb so many nutrients. If you already
have nutrient rich soil, you may not need fertilizer at all. If you do need additional
fertilizer, always follow the directions and consider using organic fertilizers; they
release nutrients more slowly.
Soil testing is free in North Carolina. To find out more, check out
http://www.agr.state.nc.us/AGRONOMI/sthome.htm.
• Check the weather. Rain should not be forecasted for at least 24 hours after applying fertilizer. Fertilizer that
doesn't have time to absorb into the ground will wash off the lawn and into storm drains or creeks.
• Use commercially available compost, or make your own using garden/yard waste. Mixing compost with your soil
means your plants will need less chemical fertilizer and puts your waste to good use.
Pesticides & Herbicides Surface runoff of pesticides and herbicides into
water bodies changes natural ecosystems by killing or damaging a variety of organisms.
They collect and accumulate in the food chain, becoming dangerous to a variety of
animals and other organisms. If applied inappropriately, pesticides and herbicides
can mix with stormwater and result in "non -pests" being killed. If you choose to apply
pesticides and herbicides, make sure you read the application instructions and check
the weather forecast, or determine natural alternatives to traditional pesticides and
herbicides.
Backyard Streams Vegetation along stream banks is one of the
most effective ways of protecting water quality. Vegetated buffers physically
protect waterways, preventing lawn chemicals and other pollutants from
washing directly into the water. Roots absorb pollution and provide shade,
keeping temperatures down and dissolved oxygen levels up. Vegetation
also provides habitat for wildlife and deposits detritus in the stream which
provides food and shelter for aquatic species. Plants also stabilize stream
banks, preventing erosion from stormwater and high speed flood waters.
Without a vegetated buffer, your valuable property may be lost due to
erosion.
Native Plants Native plants are naturally pest -resistant, less water -dependent, and adapted to our
climate. Many native plants produce showy flowers, abundant fruits and seeds, and brilliant fall foliage.
Their long roots make them very efficient at absorbing water and leave deep tunnels for
water and oxygen to filter into the ground. As more people use native plants in their
r s landscaping, it adds to the available habitat for wildlife and benefits the community as
s a whole.

Septic System Maintenance If you have a septic
system, it's important to properly maintain it. Failed or broken septic systems can threaten the
health of humans and wildlife in a watershed by releasing harmful microbes and chemical
contaminants. Even the most efficient tanks require regular maintenance every year or
two. If you see excessive moisture or standing water in the drain field, noxious odors
in the yard, dead grass or other plants over the drain field, depressions around
or over the septic tank, or slow or plugged drains it's time to call a licensed
professional and make sure your tank is maintained.
Downspout DisconnectionA downspout is a vertical pipe
used to drain rainwater from a roof. During a heavy rain, each downspout can deliver 12 ACV,
gallons a minute to the stormwater system. By simply disconnecting a downspout from n ���• A e•
the stormwater system, the volume of stormwater is minimized, reducing flooding —
and erosion and minimizing the number of stormwater pollutants that reach our
local waterbodies. Water from the disconnected downspout can also be used for • �' "�'a��''"'`�
gods
irrigatingyour lawn or garden.
Rain SarrelS Lawn and garden watering make up nearly 40% of total household water
use during the summer. For every 1000 square feet of roof line, one inch of rain equates to over 632
gallons of water. This water can be stored and used later to wash cars and windows, water plants,
ftbl, fill ponds, or feed a garden during periods of drought.
Rain barrels or cisterns are above ground water storage vessels. They capture rain runoff
from the roof using gutters and downspouts. Rain barrels collect the first flush, the most
critical rain that is loaded with pollutants, and then slowly releases the water, allowing it to
absorb into the soil where most of the pollution is filtered out.
Rain barrels can be purchased from many garden catalogues or you can make your own
SIM following the directions posted on many websites. You can even attach a soaker hose to your
rain barrel and deliver nutrient rich rain water directly to your plants. Rain water is softer than
tap water; it has no chlorine, lime, or calcium and is healthier for your plants than tap water. .
Rain Gard ens Rain gardens are just what they sound like - gardens
designed to soak up rain water. A shallow depression collects a few inches of waters
and allows it to be absorbed into the ground or by plants instead of flowing
into nearby streams and lakes. Plants and soil trap, absorb and
filter pollutants found in stormwater runoff including fertilizers,
pesticides, oil, grease and metals. 1,-`
Rain gardens are typically planted with wildflowers and other native
vegetation. Native plants have roots that grow twice as deep as the
plants are tall, making them very efficient at absorbing water. These plants
are the basis for restoring natural ecosystems to open space, residential, and urban areas. Rain gardens are diverse,
beautiful habitats to many animals that we don't normally see.
The stormwater management projects or Best Management Practices (BMPs) in this guide are voluntary projects
recommended strictly for homeowners. If you plan to implement structural practices on your property, please call 811
before you dig. If you experience problems with any water or sewer piping on your property, you should contact a plumber.
The Piedmont Triad Regional Council nor any member government assumes no risk, liability or responsibility for the
accuracy for this guide.

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newt streams; rivers,and'lakes. Stormwater carries fertilizers, esticid�s and herbicides from our lawns, o y, ' y p it and g"tease from:our roads and driveways, pit waste,,liger and other pollutants into our waters. This
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hke dr+veways;sidewalks;and streets pteverit'stormtivaterrunoff fiomnaturally soaking into the ground_ Pollut+
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die they}srnk to the Liol[om and decompose to a .
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suffocete,or disable aquatic'life like ducks fish, turtles,and`birds.
yHousehold hozardous wastes like rrisect crdes iaestrndes, paint, solvents, used motor oil, and other auto
can'poisbh aquatic life.Land an+maisand,people:cah,beLcomesick From eating diseased fish'or ingesting
polEuted water.. ,
Polluted stormitiater often affecwdnnkrng water sources This m turn can affect human health and increase c
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Little Ala mance Creek is in a highly urbanized watershed. This means there's a lot of impermeable surfaces like
rooftops; roads, sidewalks and parking lots. Because water can no longer soak info the grodnd, it's got to find
sornewhere to go. Along the way, it collects pollutantion and carries ii to a nearby stream or stormdrain. The
Creek is considered "impaired by the NC Division of Water Quality because the.water can't support bugs and
other critters that need fresh clean water to survive.
In May 2012,the NC Ecosystem Enhanceriient Program.{EEA} completed a 2,6001in6r-foot stream
enhancement project in Burlington City Park. The goals of the project focused on improving water quality,
weakening flood events and restoring aquatic habitat. A stormwater treatment system was installed for
surface runoff treatment, and sedimentation ihrough bank erosion is combated through a reconstruction of
the stream channel and planting ofa newvegetative buffer.
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nrganizations'are required to,take� ,
certain measures to protect water
gdahty.' Riparian buffers are one of the
most cost effective ways to protect
water q uality. The lofdan Lake Rules
require a 50-foot wide buffer on all
surface waters, including
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t/ Provide V.111.1able habitat for birds, fro-s, bullertlies and many beilef Gal Insects.
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Red Buckeye Blue Zenobfa Eastern Columbine Vuginia Iris

Appendix E
Fair and Festival
Survey Results

Which of the following do you believe have the biggest impact on water quality?
(% based on 174 answered questions)
C3 Wastewater from manufacturing plants
❑ Sewage treatment plants Sewage treatment plants
❑ Pollutants that wash out of the air like acid rain
❑ Rainfall runoff from yards, parking lots, and streets
❑ Rainfall runoff from farms and agricultural operations
n Dirt eroding from construction sites Dirt eroding from construction sites
❑ Trash that gets dumped into lakes and rivers by boaters and other
recreational users

How often do you use fertilizer on your lawn?
(% based on 176 answered questions)
❑ Monthly
❑ Two or three times a year
❑ Once a year
❑ Never

Have you ever tested your soil to determine how
much fertilizer is needed?
(% based on 175 answered questions)
❑ Yes
❑ No

If you wash your vehicle at home, where does the
soapy water flow?
(% based on 175 answered questions)
❑ Into the grass, dirt or gravel
❑ Into the street or driveway
❑ I don't wash my car at home

if you change your oil at home, how do you dispose of used oil?
N based on 167 answered questions)
2%
❑ In a designated lawn area
❑ With other garbage (dumpster, placed in trash bags
with other trash, etc)
❑ Pour it down a storm drain
[]Take it somewhere it can be recycled (recycle
center, Jiffy Lube, gas station)
❑ Do not change oil at home
❑ Other

If you own a pet, how often do you pick up pet
waste?
(% based on 176 answered questions)
El Always
Often
❑ Sometimes
18� ❑ Rarely
❑ Never
❑ No Pet

When it rains, stormwater is collected on streets and parking lots and runs into
a storm drain. After stormwater runoff goes into a storm drain, it goes to. . .
(% based on 157 answered questions)
❑ The city's regular sewage treatment plant
❑ A special sewer treatment plant
❑ Nearby fields and yards
❑ Closest river, stream or lake
❑ Drainage pond

Appendix F
Restaurant Outreach

FY 2012-2013 Restaurant Outreach
Archdale
30
Asheboro
121
Burlington
213
Davidson County
195
Elon
21
Gibsonville
10
Graham
47
Haw River
7
High Point
248
Lexington
115
Mebane
52
Oak Ridge
12
Randleman
24
Randolph County
178
Reidsville
81
Rockingham County
139
Summerfield
4
Thomasville
80
Trinity
3

Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Stormwater
SMART
Wilmington Building, Suite 201 • 2216 West Meadowview Road • Greensboro, NC 27407-3480
May 14th, 2013
RESTAURANT NAME
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP
Dear RESTAURANT,
Your county or municipality works with Stormwater SMART to ensure our waters are safe for
drinking, wildlife, and recreation. Restaurants play an important role in keeping our waters
clean. Many Piedmont Triad residents and business owners do not understand the differences
between the storm sewer and the sanitary sewer system. While water flowing into the sanitary
sewer system is treated at the wastewater treatment plant, water flowing into the storm water
system goes UNTREATED into a nearby stream, river, or lake.
Pollution from restaurants, including wash water, grease, and liquid draining out of an open
dumpster can negatively impact our water. Because we all live in a watershed, the quality of
our water depends on our upstream neighbors. By taking a few simple precautions, you can
help ensure clean water drains to our streams, rivers, and lakes. The included information
further identifies types of pollution, as well as methods for preventing pollution. If you would
like additional copies of the included information, please visit our website at
www.stormwatersmart.org/restaurants.htm.
Sincerely,
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Elizabeth Jernigan
Stormwater Education and Outreach Coordinator
Piedmont Triad Regional Council
www.stormwatersmart.org • [e-mail]
Davidson County -Randolph County - Rockingham County - Archdale • Asheboro - Burlington • Elon • Gibsonville -
Graham • Green Level • Haw River • High Point • Lexington • Mebane - Oak Ridge • Summerfield • Randleman • Reidsville
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7 RESTAURANT WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
Stop Restaurant Pollution from Going
Down the Stormwater Drain
NO- Anything that goes down a storm drain flows
into the nearest stream.
m*- Make sure the area around the storm drain is
always kept clean.
mO-- Wash water should not be poured on the
ground outside.
mO- Clean floor mats and dispose of wash water
t
in the mop sink.
mil- Grease will clog storm drains and attract pests.
NO- Keep grease containers clean and covered.
Rain water in the dumpster can cause garbage
to leak on the ground.
Keep dumpster doors and drain plugs closed.
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RESTAURANT WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
Cleaning up Spills in Your Restaurant
Cleaning up spills in your restaurant is safer with a spill kit.
Grease, oil, mop water and cleaning chemicals may be spilled on any given day around the restaurant.
A spill kit is a collection of supplies used to clean up a spill or leak. Restaurant staff should use a spill kit
to clean a spill quickly and safely before liquids reach the storm drain and pollute local streams.
Flow do you make a spill kit?
Make your own spill kit or buy one online. If ordering online, search for a universal non -hazardous kit,
and order absorbent pads to place under grease and oil containers. If you make your own kit, below is
a list of items to include.
Flown do you use a spill kit?
l . CONTROL
Find the source of the spill
and stop it as quickly as
possible. Often this can be
done simply by turning off
a faucet or closing a valve
on a container to prevent
further leakage.
1. Tightly covered trash can or cart to hold spill kit contents
2. Plastic gloves for personal protection
3. Large sponges to soak up liquids
4. Kitty litter or absorbent granules
5. Dustpan
6. Broom
7. Roll of paper towels or cloth towels
8. Roll of heavy duty garbage bags
9. Spill containment barriers, such as sandbags or a spill
sock (a fabric tube filled with absorbent material)
2. CONTAIN
Stop the spill from entering
storm drains by blocking its
path with sandbags,spill
socks or piles of sand.Then
spread absorbents over the
top of the spill and allow time
for the absorbents to work.
3. CLEAN
Sweep up absorbents, bag
them and place in trash.
Liquids remaining on the
ground should be removed
with a wet vacuum or by
mopping and then pouring
water into the mop sink.
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RESTAURANT WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
Keep Restaurant Waste Where It Belongs
A Manager's Checklist for Reducing Stormwater Pollution
Make sure all employees and contractors understand good
housekeeping practices.
❑ Provide training to new and current employees.
❑ Teach proper grease and waste disposal.
❑ Post the pick-up schedules for recycling, garbage and grease/oil.
❑ Show employees the location of the mop sink.
❑ Demonstrate correct spill cleanup.
❑ Watch for violations.
❑ Tell contractors not to wash materials down the storm drains.
Provide the necessary equipment to properly dispose of
oil/grease and waste and to perform spill cleanup.
❑ Make sure that employees can access and use the mop sink.
❑ Provide lids for containers used to carry cooking grease or oil.
❑ Show employees where to find the spill kit.
Designate an employee to check on proper oil/grease
and waste disposal every day.
❑ Keep the grounds around the restaurant clean to stop oil,
grease and trash from getting into storm drains.
❑ Call the service company if an oil container is full or if there is
not a cover for the container.
❑ Contact leasing/hauling company immediately about repairs
for dumpsters or other collection containers.
Always include pollution prevention in your staff training.
❑ Keep a training log for employees.
❑ Schedule repeat training sessions each year or immediately
after a violation.
❑ Use posters and videos to introduce employees to their role
in stormwater pollution prevention from
http://www.ie.unc.edu/erp/commercial_stormwater.cfm
❑ For additional training assistance, contact local stormwater
management staff.
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RESTAURANT WATER M WTION PREVENTION
A Little Pollution Adds Up To Sig Expen$e
for Your Community and Your Restaurant
Direct costs to your restaurant can
occur when grease, garbage and wash
water end up in the storm drains.
® Bad odors are caused when wash water and
waste are poured down the storm drains.
® Rodents and pests are attracted to grease
and waste around storm drains.
® Flooding of property is caused by blocked
storm drains.
InAN !d Close trash can lids, doors and drain plugs.
V Use garbage bags for trash.
Clean mats in mop sink or can wash basin.
t� Pour wash water in mop sink or can wash basin.
Clean up spills with a spill kit.
Dry sweep and spot clean before pressure washing.
ON' X Don't hose off mats outside.
X Don't pour wash water down storm drains.
X Don't wash spills down storm drains.
X Don't pressure wash into storm drains.
X Don't leave trash or grease containers uncovered.
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Appendix G
Media Coverage

Print - Top News
http://www.thetimesnews. con/news/top-news/local-group-will-test-the-...
This copy a for your personal. mncommer W use only
Local group will test the waters on the Haw
By 7Ymcs-News
Published: Mday, June 21, 2013 at 18: o6 PM.
A local organization will take a hands-on approach to educating the public about the
importance of clean water.
Members of the Stormwater SMART program will meet today along the banks of the
Haw River to test the water quality and discuss the issue of clean water.
Joy Fields, an environmental educator with the Piedmont Triad Regional Center,
said the Stormwater SMART organization is supported by Burlington, Graham,
Gibsonville, Haw River, and Green level. She explained that the organization is
there to help the residents of each city understand the importance of clean water.
"It is important because we all use water every day and we must take care of it to
keep the water clean," Fields said.
The Haw River runs into Jordan Lake so the Stormwater SMART organization will
also be testing the water at Jordan Lake as well.
"There are small steps and actions we can take to make the water clean," Fields said.
"By doing this event we can tell what exactly is in the water which is important
because everyone uses it as a drinking source."
The event will be held at Red Slide Park at 103 Elks St. in Haw River. It will begin at
to a.m. and go until 2 p.m and it is free and open to the public. Fields suggests that
those who are interested in attending should wear clothing that can get dirty.
For more information, contact Joy Fields at 336-294-4950 or go to
www.stormwatersmart.org.
Copyright © 2013 http://www.thetimesnews.com — All
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Fleet Maintenance
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3/16/2010
3/9/2011
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9/11/2012
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10/23/2013
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3524 Triangle Lake
Road
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Gary Smith
883-3598
Environmental Services Facility
1.1/27/2012
12/22/2013
3524 Triangle Lake
Road
Leonard Barham
883-3594
Eastside WWTP
2/25/2010
fit/ 3/ 2011
3/ 13/2012
4/11/2013
:5898 Riverdale Drive
Randy Smith
822-4732
Westside WWTP
2/25/2010
3/ 3/2011
3/7//21112
4/10/2013
1044 W Buxton Road
Tim Fitzgerald
822-4784
Kersey Valley Landfill
6/21 I2010
3/91/ 2011
4/17/2013
3748 E. Kivett Drive
Steve Pendr
883-8514
Materials Recovery Facility.
(MRF)
2/ 4/2010
5/ 1 1/201 1
7/ 18/2U72
10/14/2013
5875 Riverdale Drive
Melanie Bruton
883-351.7
HITRAN
3/ 9/2010
3/2/ 2011
3/20/2012
4/9/2013
712 W. Kivett Drive
Buddy Cox
883-3424
Parks and Recreation -
Brentwood Facility
6j2/2010
3/ 16/201 1
4/24/2012
11/14/2013
1301 Brentwood
Street
Kevin Parnell
883-3163
Parks and Recreation - Ward
Facility
6/2/2010
I/ lo/2011
7/3/2012
4/24/2013
1041 W. Ward
Avenue
Kevin Parnell
883-3163
Blair Park Golf Course -
Maintenance Facilitv
0/ If,/2010
4/ V" /201 1
6/28/2012
12/16/2013
1901 S. Main Street
Chad Merrit
883-3487
Oak HoIIow Golf Course-
Maintenance Facilitv
6! 16/ 2010
4/ 1 5/2011
6/28/2012
12/16/2013
3401 N. Centennial
Street
Chad Merrit
883-3487
Parks and Recreation- City Lake
Park Maintenance Facilitv
6; 16/201t1
6/28/2012
11/13/2013
602 W. Main Street,
Jamestown
Sue Con elosi
883-3498
Ward Filtration Plant
2011 E. Kivett Drive
Wendell Pickett
883-3410
Municipal Operations Center
5/9/2011
1/24/2012
4/3/2013
816 F. Green Drive
Ken Su It
883-3455
Kearns Water Plant
r,!14/2010
4/20/2011
3/22/2012
7/19/2013
1.113 F. Kivett Drive.
Wendell Pickett
883-341.0
Ingleside Compost Facilitv
{,l?2j 2(11()
3/ 1 i,r 2011
11/ 15/2012
12/30/2013
3001 Ingleside Drive
Steve Pendry
883-8514
Cemetery Maintenance Facility
6/ 14/2011
3/24/ 2011
2/28/2012
3/1.8/2013
512 Steele Street
John Elder
883 :3408
Fire. Department Headquarters
f7/30/2010
434 S. Elm Street
Keith Price
883-3372
Signs & Si >nal Shop
4/23/2013
3524 "Triangle Lake
Road
Chris Nelson
883-3447

Public Services Department
Storrnwater Services Division
1. l=acility Nance:
2. Phvsical Address:
A) 1 elephone Number:
B.) Mailing Address, if different froth above address:
'I. Contact Person: _
l...itle: _
. Seco ndary contact:
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5. Date
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6. Assessment conducted bv:
7. Facility's PPP easily accessible?
S. Facility's Finergency Response Plan easily accessible?
9. Was any stormwater pollution prevention training conducted during the year?
List Date:
10, Is there a chronic history of spills and leaks?
11. Is there evidence of leaks and drips from equipment and machinery?
12. Are appropriate spill containment and cleanup materials kept on -site?
1.3. Are cleanup procedures For spills followed regularly and correctly?
14. Art, used absorbent materials removed and disposed of in a timely manner?
15. Are personnel regularly trained in the use of spill control materials?
16. Outfall directly observed during assessment?
17. Are BMPs implemented to prevent, treat, or control non-stormwater discharges?
18. Is there a potential For non-stormwater discharges {non-stormwater sources observed without
-19. Size of Facilitv:
Total Area: Total ISA:
20. Does the facility discharge directly or adjacent to a 303(d) water body or other environmental
sensitive area?

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Activities - Check each activity resent at site.
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1. Are work areas and Floors clean and drv?
2. Are there anv visible leaks or potential sources for discharge of
significant material?
3. Are containment dikes in good condition, with valves closed?
4. Are dumpsters outside the shop closed?
5. Is loose garbage and waste material picked up and disposed
regularly?
6. Is trash and litter removed from catch basins and other po.rtkC)ns of
stormwater drainage system on a regular bas'W
�. Are areas subject to erosion stabilized with grass, mulch, check dams,
or other appropriate sediment control measures?
S. Are scrap parts and scrap metal disposed regularly and properlt-7
10. Use of recycling, program'
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1. Is there adequate aisle space and organization in all storage areas?
2. Are items in storage properly labeled to indicate contents?
3. Are all containers labeled with contents on the appropriate label?
4. Are all containers closed?
5. Are all containers in good condition (free of leaks, spills and
corrosion)?
6. Are there less than 55 gallons of hazardous waste for each
accumulation area?
T Is emergency/ contingency equipment accessible to the accumulation
area?
S. MSDS are readily available?
9.Outdoor containers/drums are protected from precipitation.
10. Indoor containers/drums are stored on pallets.
1L Containers/drums are in good condition with no corrosion?
11 Spill response container is placed with hazardous materials that are
stored covered outdoors?
1.3.Drain funnels or air pumps are used for fluid transferals?
14. Bags or wipes used with solvents/ thinners, or other hazardous
cleaning fluids are collected and handled appropriately according to
applicable local, state, or federal regulations?
_
1. Are painting activities performed within designated areas?
2. Does the designated paint area prevent overspray and the
contact of byproducts with stormwater?
3. Are paints, thinners, and solvents recycled, reused, or disposed of prop

Yes N6
1. Are employees trained in Spill Prevention and Response
practices?
2. Are employees trained in I-lazardous Material management
practices?
3. Are employees trained in Good. Housekeeping practices?
Okoom in AST "d F6dft- yes NO
1. Is seconiary containment provided for tanks and fueling areas,?
2. Are fueling areas protected fro rn pre.Cipitation and run-on (canopy)?
3. Arcs spill kits readily available at thO Facility?
4. Are fuel tanks filled carefully without allowing over -splash?
5. Are fuel leaks and spills controlled using absorbents/ drip pans/ pt'WS'
6. Are dry cleanup methods used, swept Lip, cOntainerized MId
disposed of properly?
T Are valves on containment 4vstenis closed and locked except during;
observed and controlled relefrwes?
8. Are tank systems, including tank intogrity, inspected an
tested regularly?
.........
'l�" No
'I. Is equipment checked for leaking fluids.
2. Drip pan used where spillage may occur?
3. Are maintenance activities performed indoors where practical?
4. Are waste materials properly segregated, labeled, and discarded?
5. Are outside wash areas in compliance with the Permit?
6. Is wash water contained or otherwise kept out of the storm drainage
system?
.....
O No
1. Use of native or low maintenance anc soaping as easi e to minimize
fertilizer use.
2. All products are labeled?
3. Proper storage and disposal?
4. Certification or licensing for commercial or institutional applicators?
a. Use of Integrated Pest Management program if practicable?
µ. V
ASA
1. Are there regularly scheduled inspections of equipment that could
result in leaks/ spills that could enter the stormwater system?
2. Is a program in place to routinely repair or replace leaking or
dripping vehicles and equipment?
3. Are stormwater management devices routinely inspected and
maintained (e.g., cleaning catch basins and clogged inlets)?
4. Are sediment traps installed in storm drains or sewer systems
operating and being maintained properly?

spin T Yes
NO
IW.
1. Spill Prevention and Response procedures have been developed for the
2. Employees are designated with spill response clean-up?
3. Sum.rnary of Spill Prevention and Response plan posted at appropriate
locations?
4. Drip pan used where spillage may occur
5. Spillage of drip pan residuals are cleaned up?
b. Date of last update to spill response play?
f. Annual lnspcctions and corrective actions for storage areas are
doCllnle:nted and kept onsitc?
8. List available spill equipment used?
9. Spill clean -tip materials in readily accessible- location and well maintain
site?
Fac t4 Tour: Cements & Observations
Please contact the Stormwater Division at 883-3455 to schedule employee training on stormwater
pollution prevention. The following topics will be covered: Good Housekeeping & Spill Prevention;
Vehicle & Equipment Washing and Maintenance; Spill Reporting & Response; Street Maintenance;
Outdoor Storage of Materials & Wastes; and Landscaping & Lawn Care.

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