Background Information
Phase II General Permit information for MS4s is available from the Illinois EPA.
Watershed Central from the U.S. EPA provides tools, guidance, and datasets to aide in successful watershed management.
Good Housekeeping Resources
Staff training opportunities for MS4 communities:
Kane County's
Parking Lot and Sidewalks Deicing Workshop is coming up on Thursday, October 3. The workshop focuses on efficiently managing salt usage during snow and ice season to protect our water resources while maintaining safety.
Register
online or download a KanePSDeicingRegistrationForm2019.pdf.
Public works staff and private snow removal contractors are encouraged to attend.
Access
NPDES online courses and general
water training from the EPA.
The Center for Watershed Protection
webcasts offer training opportunities for MS4 staff. Join the email list to receive notice when webcasts are hosted for free by Kane County. Email Resource Management Coordinator, Jessica Mino at minojessica@co.kane.il.us to join the NPDES email list.
Best Management Practices Information
Kane County Resources