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Encourage public reporting of the presence of illicit discharges or improper disposal of materials into the drainage system, and develop and publicize a hotline for public reporting.

II-1.1. Design and implement a training program for City field staff on illicit discharge and illicit connection elimination.

·          Continue to seek out training opportunities for City field staff on IDEP implementation: illicit discharge/connection detection, investigation and elimination procedures.

·          Two staff members were trained in March 2006 (sponsored by Wayne County).

Begin by 2^nd Year; ongoing.

II-1.2. Use and encourage public use of the existing OCDC complaint receipt and response system.

·          Utilization of complaint tracking and response system—the City will piggy-back on the use of Oakland County’s 24-Hr pollution prevention hotline (248.858.0931).  Currently, complaints are received through phone calls, emails, walk-ins or in-field contacts and referred to the appropriate department for follow-up.

·          The City’s 2005 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report includes contact information to report illegal dumping and wellhead protection. 

·          Placed link on City’s stormwater website for the County’s pollution prevention hotline: http://www.oakgov.com/drain/program_service/env_hotline.html.

·          City will continue to investigate the development of their own complaint response and tracking system.

·          The 2005 Annual Drinking and Water Quality Report is available on the City’s Water and Waste Water Treatment webpage.  In addition, a copy of the annual report was mailed to all City residents.  The report is included in Attachment G.

·          A link to the OCDC’s 24-hour environmental complaint hotline is available on the City’s stormwater website accessible at:  http://www.southlyonmi.org/SWMP/storm_water_management.htm.

Develop, publicize and utilize complaint system within 2^nd Year; ongoing.

II-1.3. Provide the public with information on how storm and sanitary sewers function and their effects on water bodies.

·          Provided information on SEMCOG’s storm water education campaign, Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water (web link, brochures, and water quality displays).

·          The City’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (2005) was mailed out to all City residents and is posted on the City’s website.   In addition to water quality data, the report also includes information on where the City’s drinking water comes from, what it contains, and how it complies with EPA and State standards. 

·          Displayed SEMCOG’s “Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water Campaign” at a number of City events. (See Task II-2.1)

·          The Wellhead Protection Group has created advertisements and placed them on the back of register tapes at 3 local food markets.  One of the articles, entitled “Storm Water Drains” informs how storm drains can carry pollutants to open waterways and the City’s aquifer and includes tips on how to keep storm drains clean.  The Wellhead Protection video aired several times during the Depot Days event.  Wellhead protection drinking water bottles were distributed during the Annual Pumpkinfest (October 7, 2006).

·          Storm Water Website Hits: 32 since 10-31-06.

·          The Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (2005) is included in Attachment G.

·          Approximately 50 tip cards were taken at each event.

·          The Car Care tip aired on Channel 7 News in 2005, and the Pet Care tip aired on Channel 4 news in 2006.

Begin publication in 2^nd year periodically; thereafter.

II-1.4. Provide information to the public on how to recognize an illicit discharge.

·          The City’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (2005) includes contact information to report illegal dumping. 

·          Displayed SEMCOG’s “Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water Campaign” at a number of City events. (See Task II-2.1)

·          The 2005 Annual Drinking and Water Quality Report is available on the City’s Water and Waste Water Treatment Website.  In addition, a copy of the annual report was mailed to all City residents.  The report is included in Attachment G.

·          Other means of distributing information on recognizing an illicit discharge will be utilized (brochures, water quality display, etc.).

·          Approximately 50 tip cards were taken at each event.

On-going

II-1.5. Promote MDEQ’s Pollution Prevention and Waste Reduction Programs to local commercial food service entities.

·          Link to MDEQ’s pollution prevention webpage provided on City’s stormwater web site.  

·          Promoted the MDEQ’s Pollution Prevention and Food Safety Seminar (April 2006) for the Restaurant Industry by posting flyers in City Hall.

·          The focus group members contacted restaurants within the City to see if there’s a willingness to utilize the SEMCOG watershed placemats in their establishments, along with the placement of the educational brochures.  No action has been taken to date. 

·          Storm Water Website Hits: 32 since 10-31-06.

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2^nd year.; ongoing

Identifying the water body that would be potentially impacted by improper actions at or near a person’s home.

II-2.1. Promote storm drain awareness by supporting SEMCOG’s “Our water.  Our future.  Ours to protect.” campaign. 

·          Link to SEMCOG’s storm water education campaign, Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water, provided on City’s stormwater web site.

·          Local Boy Scout troops applied approximately 180 storm drain markers throughout the City.

·          Displayed SEMCOG’s “Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water Campaign” at the following events:

1.        Taste of South Lyon held on March 20^th, 2005;

2.        Depot Days held on September 10^th, 2005;

3.        Pumpkinfest held on October 1^st / 2^nd, 2005;

4.        Depot Days held on September 9^th, 2006.

In addition, brochures and flyers on: native plants, natural mulches, and how to select an earth-friendly lawn care service were available for visitors to take.

·          Storm Water Website Hits: 32 since 10-31-06.

·          Approximately 50 tip cards were taken at each event.

2^nd year; ongoing

The availability, location and requirements of facilities for collection and/or disposal of household hazardous wastes, travel trailer sanitary wastes, chemicals, grass clippings, leaf litter, animal wastes, and motor vehicle fluids.

II-3.1. Provide the public with information on household hazardous wastes and yard, travel trailer and vehicle maintenance wastes.

·          Link to Storm Water Management Homepage on the City of South Lyon’s Homepage: www.southlyonmi.org/storm_water_management.htm

·          Link to SEMCOG’s storm water education campaign, Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water, posted on the City’s stormwater management page, and receipt of brochures listing the seven steps.

·          SEMCOG tip cards regarding “Car Care” and “HHW” were placed on City Hall information shelf.

·          Link on City’s storm water page, water & waster water treatment page, and newsletter put out by RRRASOC (Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County) on the City Hall’s information shelf that informs residents of the household hazardous waste disposal sites and times, sponsored by RRRASOC, as well as providing information on proper storage and disposal of these types of wastes. 

·          The December 2005 issue of the City’s local newsletter, Lyon’s Tale, had information on household hazardous waste disposal dates for 2006, locations and times.  In addition, RRRASOC sends out newsletters to residents of member communities on these events (see Attachments D and E). 

·          The Boy Scout troops who were involved in the storm drain clean up, were given a number of educational materials regarding storm drain awareness, household hazardous waste disposal and proper fertilizer practices to educate them on how to protect their water resources. 

·          Displayed SEMCOG’s “Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water Campaign” at a number of City events. (See Task II-2.1)

·          Storm Water Website Hits: 32 since 10-31-06.

·          City continues to distribute SEMCOG tip cards ordered in last reporting period.

·          As reported by RRRASOC, in 2005, 118 South Lyon residents participated.  A total of 107 tons of HHW and electronic waste material, and recycled 53 pounds of household hazardous waste were collected from all participating communities.  (See Attachment C).

·          As reported by RRRASOC, in 2006, 106 South Lyon residents participated.  A total of 3.8 tons of HHW and electronic waste material were collected from all participating communities.  

·          December 2005 issue of the Lyon’s Tale is included in Attachment B.

·          Approximately 30 troop members and adults participated in the storm drain clean up (approximately 10 cubic yards of material were removed).

·          Information on RV waste will be posted on the City storm water webpage by Summer 2007.

·          Approximately 50 tip cards were taken at each event.

Complete in 2^nd Year; ongoing.

II-3.2. Provide the public with information regarding proper car care.

·          Link to SEMCOG’s web site for information on proper car washing provided on the City’s stormwater web site and SEMCOG tip cards distributed regarding this.

·          Displayed SEMCOG’s “Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water Campaign” at a number of City events. (See Task II-2.1)

·          Storm Water Website Hits: 32 since 10-31-06.

·          City continues to distribute SEMCOG tip cards ordered in last reporting period.

·          SEMCOG aired car care information on Channel 7 news in 2005. 

·          Approximately 50 tip cards were taken at each event.

2^nd year; ongoing

Public education concerning application and disposal of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.

II-4.1. Provide the public with information on the application and disposal of yard chemicals.

·          The public was provided with information regarding the proper disposal of yard chemicals via the link to RRRASOC’s homepage on the City’s storm water web page.

·          The public was provided with information regarding fertilizer applications, organic lawn services and healthy lawn care tips via the link to the Oakland Conservation District homepage on the City’s storm water web page.

·          Promoted MSU’s Soil Nutrient Testing Services.  Flyers including information on how to collect a soil sample, why it’s important to test for nutrients, and locations where testing services are offered, were displayed at City Hall.

·          George Jackson with D&G Natures Way Lawn Care (and Focus Group member), wrote an article about the proper time (month) to begin fertilizing and criticizes some in the industry for fertilizing too soon.  The article was published in the South Lyon Herald April 2006 newspaper. 

·          Two local hardware stores located within the City now carry earth friendly fertilizers (with low or no phosphorus and a 70% slow release fertilizer). 

·          George Jackson has been giving presentations to local groups and educating them on earth friendly landscaping. 

·          The Boy Scout troops who were involved in the storm drain clean up, were given a number of educational materials regarding storm drain awareness, household hazardous waste disposal and proper fertilizer practices to educate them on how to protect their water resources. 

·          Two local hardware stores located within the City now carry earth friendly fertilizers (with low or no phosphorus and a 70% slow release fertilizer).  Both stores’ earth-friendly fertilizers sold out in 2006. 

·          Storm Water Website Hits: 32 since 10-31-06.

·          As reported by RRRASOC, in 2005, South Lyon residents recycled more than 424 tons of material, and recycled nearly 5,288 pounds of household hazardous waste (See Attachment C).  The Recycling Authority newsletter put out by RRRASOC was distributed to City residents (See Attachment C and D).  In 2006 to date, South Lyon residents (106 residents total) recycled more than 3.8 tons of household hazardous waste. 

·          Focus Group Agendas and Meeting Minutes are included in Attachment A.

·          Approximately 30 troop members and adults participated in the storm drain clean up (approximately 10 cubic yards of material were removed).  Boy Scouts placed approximately 100 storm drain markers.

Begin in 3^rd Year; ongoing.

Public education concerning application and disposal of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.

II-4.2. Provide Homeowners Associations and local lawn care businesses with information from SOCWA and MGIA

·          The City posted web links to the SOCWA and MGIA websites in October 2006. 

·          The City provided copies of healthy lawn care brochures put together by SOCWA and MGIA on City Hall Information Shelf and distributed to City residents, homeowners associations, local businesses, and lawn care businesses in November 2006. 

·          George Jackson, of D & G Nature’s Way (MGIA endorsed earth-friendly landscaping company) presented landscaping and fertilizing information to Lafayette Condos Home Association in 2006.

·          The City displayed approximately 35 brochures and flyers at City Hall. 

·          As reported by RRRASOC, in 2005, South Lyon residents recycled more than 424 tons of material, and recycled nearly 5,288 pounds of household hazardous waste (See Attachment C).  The Recycling Authority newsletter put out by RRRASOC was distributed to City residents (See Attachment D and E).  In 2006 to date, South Lyon residents (106 residents total) recycled more than 3.8 tons of household hazardous waste. 

·          Storm Water Website Hits: 32 since 10-31-06.

Begin in 3^rd year; periodic thereafter.

Public education concerning preferred cleaning materials and procedures for non-commercial car washing.

II-5.1. Provide the public with information on community or ‘school’ car washes and non-commercial car washing and preferred car cleaning agents

·          Link to SEMCOG’s web site for information on proper car washing provided on the City’s stormwater web site and SEMCOG brochures distributed regarding this.

·           Displayed SEMCOG’s “Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water Campaign” at a number of City events. (See Task II-2.1)

·          The City posted car care information on their website in November 2006. 

·          City continues to distribute SEMCOG brochures ordered in last reporting period.

·          Approximately 50 tip cards were taken at each event.

·          The City will publish car care information in the Lyon’s Tale or in local newspapers by Summer 2007. 

Begin in 3^rd Year; ongoing

Public education for citizen responsibility and stewardship.

II-8.1. Provide information on watershed stewardship.

·          Publish articles targeting “The Huron River and its Local Tributaries” with different actions emphasized in each article. 

·          Work with MSU-Ext, RPO, Dept. of Agriculture, MDEQ, USEPA, SEMCOG, SOCWA or other existing environmental educational organizations in developing/modifying informational materials that cover drainage systems.

·          Create diagrams and maps to be displayed at various local events within the City.

·          The City will continue to display and distribute SEMCOG, SOCWA and other organizational materials.

·          An article on watershed stewardship will be featured in the Lyon’s Tale or local newspapers by Summer 2007.

·          The City is developing a storm water management video, to be aired by Summer 2007. 

·          Storm Water Website Hits: 32 since 10-31-06.

·          The City website contains SEMCOG, SOCWA and MSU-Extension web links. 

Begin in 3^rd year and periodic thereafter.