{"id":43,"date":"2021-04-30T01:34:16","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T01:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ehs\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2025-03-24T14:17:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T14:17:59","slug":"stormwater-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ehs\/stormwater-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Stormwater Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-371\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_-2048x1600.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a8613504efc09aa8e8fa60579c482c0b\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(31.152px, 1.947rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.863), 55px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Stormwater Management<\/span><\/mark><\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n<button class=\"btn btn-section w-100 px-0 wp-menu-block-toggle mobile-nav-toggle d-none\" data-target=\"wp-menu-block-side-menu\">\n          <span class=\"h-100 mr-3 mt-1 d-block mobile-nav-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t  <\/span>\n          Environment, Health, &amp; 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Safety<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Stormwater Management<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\"><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Stormwater Management is Our Shared Responsibility<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint is fortunate to be located adjacent to the Flint River in Downtown Flint in the Flint River Watershed. The community is home to many that recognize the Flint River as one of the great assets of our community and are committed to protecting and improving this resource for all to enjoy. Historically, the post-industrial environmental conditions resulting from the extensive industrial activity over the last hundred years present an ongoing challenge to our community and overall watershed management. These historical industrial activities included lumber, carriage &amp; auto manufacturing and repair, energy generation, and others. Although presented with challenges to the protection and improvement of water quality in our watershed, many committed and longstanding partnerships have developed and work in collaboration to revitalize, restore, and enhance our community\u2019s recognized greatest natural resource, the Flint River.<br><br>UM-Flint is one of many committed organizations in Flint and Genesee County working to protect the Flint River. The University\u2019s implementation of the U-M Storm Water Management Program, the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan , Contractor &amp; Construction Safety requirements, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan are programs that work toward protecting the Flint River.<br><br>Improving the protection and management of stormwater helps ensure that surface water quality is improved and maintained. That means cleaner water for all of us and our children to fish, swim, kayak, canoe and generally enjoy. We all can work together toward this important vision and protect one of our communities\u2019 greatest shared assets\u2026 the Flint River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">What is a Watershed, and how does a Watershed Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/nps\/watershed-approach\"><strong>watershed<\/strong><\/a> is the area of land where all of the water under it or drains off it goes into the same place.&nbsp; The City of Flint is part of the Flint River Watershed and any water that runs off from any portion of the University property or City eventually flows into the Flint River. University of Michigan-Flint is focused on protecting storm drains from all contaminants and preventing runoff of sediment and pollutants from entering navigable waters like the Flint River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the<strong> FLINT RIVER WATERSHED and HOW IT WORKS<\/strong> by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintriver.org\/how-does-a-watershed-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flint River Watershed Coalition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Facts About the Flint River and its watershed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flintriver.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.flintriver.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">FRWC website<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color\">1,358<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Watershed in Square Miles<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color\">142<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">River&#8217;s Length in Miles<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color\">7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Counties Spanned<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Native American name for the Flint River is <strong>Pewonigowink<\/strong>, meaning \u201c<strong>River of Fire Stone<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Land Acknowledgement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We want to acknowledge that the land that the University of Michigan-Flint campus is located is the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary homeland of many Indigenous nations, most recently the Anishinabek (including Potawatomi, Chippewa\/Ojibwe, and Odawa) tribal nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We acknowledge the painful history of genocide, forced relocation, and removal of many from this territory, and we honor and respect the many Indigenous people, including those of the Three Fires Alliance, who are still connected to this land on which we gather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/icc\/land-acknowledgement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land Acknowledgement<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-primary-color has-text-color\">Get involved!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintriver.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FRWC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/geneseecountyparks.org\/riverfront-project\/flint-riverfront-restoration-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genesee County Parks<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mott.org\/news\/articles\/restoring-the-flint-river\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C.S. Mott Foundation<\/a> are leaders and partners in our community, providing vision, education, outreach and leadership in the area of stormwater management and river preservation\/protection. Visit their website to learn more about the watershed you live in, the restoration activities planned in the area, and how to get involved in various volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Take Me to the River\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QXWJBEqISXc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rediscovering the Flint River\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vO82Dk1LgQs?start=12&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> \n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-primary-color has-text-color\">Why is stormwater management important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Stormwater management is important to all communities, including Flint, because it focuses on controlling sources of runoff and preventing flooding by collecting stormwater and transporting it off-site while at the same time not causing adverse effects to our environment. By improving our collective efforts in stormwater management, we can prevent downstream flooding, stream bank erosion, increased turbidity, habitat destruction, changes in streamflow, sewer overflow, infrastructure damage, and contamination of aquifers, streams, rivers, and our Irreplaceable Great Lakes. Additionally, we can preserve our rivers and lakes for safe and enjoyable recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-primary-color has-text-color\">What is UM-Flint Doing to Improve Water Quality?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">The State of Michigan issued the University of Michigan a <a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/NPDESMI0053902.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System<\/a> permit authorizing stormwater discharges from their municipal separate storm sewer systems to waters of the State. The primary goal of this permit is to protect the waters of the State during construction, renovation, and maintenance projects on U-M properties.&nbsp;As part of the requirement for the permit, the U-M developed a <a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/SWMP2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Storm Water Management Program Plan <\/a>to reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants in stormwater, including the University of Michigan &#8211; Flint.&nbsp; The SWMPP includes the following measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<li>Public education and outreach program(s) on stormwater impacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public involvement and participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illicit discharge elimination program for the campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-construction stormwater management program for new development and redevelopment projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction stormwater runoff control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices for U-M Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Maximum Daily Loads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-primary-color has-text-color\">Managing the NPDES Permit and Storm Water Discharge Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">UM-Ann Arbor Environment, Health &amp; Safety manages the NPDES permit and stormwater discharge requirements for the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Flint and Dearborn campuses.&nbsp; UM-AA EHS works closely with the UM-Flint EHS department on these permit-related issues as they apply to the Flint campus.&nbsp; For questions about the stormwater permit or additional information on procedures and practices to minimize the discharge of pollutants from campus construction efforts, contact UM-Flint EHS at 810-766-6763.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-primary-color has-text-color\">Campus Community Storm Water Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">EHS educates university staff, students, and the public on the importance of stormwater management and how it affects surface water quality and our vital ecosystems as part of our Stormwater Management Plan and in compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UM EHS Storm Water Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DqT6SSOh5_8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Industrial Storm Water Annual Training\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GyOFmXViQ4I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Learn Illicit Stormwater Discharges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/smcg.informz.net\/z\/cjUucD9taT0xMTI4Mjk3OSZwPTEmdT0xMTYxMTQyODc3JmxpPTEwNTA5OTg5OA\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">SEMCOG StormWater Illicit Discharge Training Webinar<\/a> is a virtual training designed to assist in recognizing and reporting illicit discharges. An illicit (illegal) discharge is any discharge to a municipal storm sewer system \u2013 storm drains, pipes, and ditches \u2013 that is not composed entirely of stormwater. Pollutants can, unfortunately, end up in storm sewer systems in a number of ways, many of which are easily preventable. Working together, we can ensure that only stormwater\/rainwater enters the drains and take precautionary measures to prevent pollutants from entering storm drains.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IDEP Module 1 Training\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m_Kwnnt4oHE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-primary-color has-text-color\">Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan &amp; Other Preventative Measures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">The UM-Flint campus is covered under the UM-Ann Arbor\u2019s NPDES Permit. As a condition of the coverage, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/SWMP2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">UM-Ann Arbor\u2019s Stormwater Management Program Plan (SWMPP)<\/a> includes the regional campuses (Dearborn and Flint).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">The goal of UM-Flint\u2019s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is to improve water quality by maximizing control of significant materials and reducing the discharge of such materials to stormwater from the Facilities and Operations (F&amp;O) complex that might impact surface water quality standards.&nbsp;<br><br>The contents of UM-Flint\u2019s SWPPP are outlined below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<li>Campus Map<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of all significant materials that could pollute stormwater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An evaluation and written description of the reasonable potential for the contribution of significant materials to run-off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification of the discharge point(s) through which material may be discharged if released<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A listing of all significant spills and significant leaks of significant polluting materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A summary of existing stormwater discharge sampling data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SWPPP Maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehensive Site Inspection (Quarterly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housekeeping Procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material Handling Procedures and Storage Requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spill Prevention and Response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Erosion and Sediment Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee&nbsp; Training \u2013 SWPPP PowerPoint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant Materials Expected to be in Stormwater Discharges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structural Controls for Prevention and Treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Several University environmental programs administered through UM-Flint EHS provide guidelines when performing activities that may have the potential to impact stormwater, surface water, soil, or other environmental conditions. and resources. Some of these programs include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/SWMP2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-M Stormwater Management Program Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1gt8BT6CmebVftKAPVyvoT9MeHVF4SfK9Em0QMRa4f_w\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1bxngt-t_tTUvZq8QGKOGSvkE4EusIzJFMsydi7immGA\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spill Prevention Control Countermeasure &amp; Pollutant Incident Prevention Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/construction-projects\/environmental-considerations\/erosion-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control\u2013 U-M Procedure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/construction-projects\/contractor-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM Contractor Safety Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-primary-color has-text-color\">Standard Operating Procedures, Guidelines and Other SW BMP Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<li>Illicit discharge elimination program for the campus\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Fact-sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan Fact Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/catchment-vs-contaiment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan: Secondary Containment and Catchment Guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-construction stormwater management program for new development and redevelopment projects\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umaec.umich.edu\/desguide\/2.0-Procedures\/DG2.2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Design Deliverables<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/guidePCSW.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stormwater Management \u2013 Post-Construction Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction stormwater runoff control\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/construction-projects\/environmental-considerations\/erosion-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erosion Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/SESCprogram.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soil Erosion Control<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices for university operations\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Concrete-Washout-Water-and-Slurry.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Concrete Washout Water and Slurry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dewatering-Underground-Vaults-and-Manholes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dewatering Underground Vaults and Manholes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/dye_testing_guideline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dye Testing for Stormwater and Sanitary Systems<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/CP-EC-SWM-Exter-Cleaning-Power-Wash-Cntrtrs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exterior Cleaning and Powerwashing for Contractors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/EP-W-SW-Dumpters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reducing Pollution From Dumpsters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/EP-W-SW-Storm-Drains.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working Near Stormwater Inlets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-primary-color has-text-color\">Storm Water BMP Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/deq\/0,4561,7-135-3313_71618_3682_3714-118554--,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BMP Design, Pollutants Controlled Calculation Assistance, and Other Technical Manuals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.semcog.org\/Stormwater.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southeast Michigan Council of Governments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bmpdatabase.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The International Stormwater BMP Database<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/npdes\/national-menu-best-management-practices-bmps-stormwater#edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The USEPA Menu of BMPs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unh.edu\/unhsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/stormwater.safl.umn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Minnesota Stormwater Research Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-primary-color has-text-color\">Storm Water Annual and Mid-year Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<li><a 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