Collaborate

One of the best ways to save time and money is to partner with other municipalities, government agencies, educational organizations and non-profits in your community who are already working on community education or watershed protection and conservation issues.

See an inspiring, EPA award winning example of cooperation in a three county area of Kentucky where they realized the Power of the People

Another great example of municipal cooperation on stormwater education and outreach can be found in Dane County, Wisconsin's Joint Stormwater Education Permit

For guidance in creating your own community education plan check out this Step by Step Guide

In North Carolina, Extension staff teamed up with Univerisity faculty and students to create a Stormwater Engineering Group

In Minneapolis, stormwater education was implemented through the Minneapolis Parks and Rec Department

USEPA offers advice on how to use Cooperative Extension services in Region 5 for stormwater education programs

Get the whole community involved in watershed planning, for guidance go to Community Watershed Forum Guide

Find potential partners in your area, listed here by county
Champaign County
Macon County
McLean County
Sangamon County
Vermilion County