posted on April 10, 2011 11:44
Type of Jurisdictions Involved
City
County
Town
Village
- Towns of: Buchanan, Grand Chute, Greenville, Harrison, Lawrence, Ledgeview, Menasha, Neenah, Scott, and Vinland;
- Villages of: Allouez, Ashwaubenon, Bellevue, Combined Locks, Hobart, Howard, Kimberly, Little Chute, North Fond du Lac, Suamico;
- Cities of: Appleton, De Pere, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Kaukauna, Manitowoc, Menasha, Neenah, Oshkosh, Two Rivers;
- Counties of: Brown, Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago
County
Brown
Calumet
Outagamie
Winnebago
Region
Northeastern
Type of Agreement
Stormwater consortium
Implementation and Incubation
- Organization formed in 2002-2003, through the efforts of a steering committee which was comprised of representatives from UW-Extension, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, and permitted municipalities
- Communities began contributing dues in 2004
Factors Involved
- More efficient implementation of stormwater programs
- Member support
Benefits
- Facilitate efficient implementation of Phase 2 stormwater programs locally and regionally that will meet EPA and WDNR requirements
- Foster partnerships, provide technical, administrative, and financial assistance to municipal members
Results
- Model ordinances with guidance documents
- Five-year information and education plan
- Community-based social maketing workshop, survey, and marketing sessions to guide education programs
- Applied for a WDNR Urban Nonpoint Source and Stormwater planning grant in 2007 to fund a phosphorus marketing and education campaign
Contact
Sindee Kleckner
NEWSC Coordinator
(920) 886-8164
newsc@fww.org
http://www.newsc.org/
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