RI Stormwater Solutions

Strategies


Overview of Outreach Methods and Goals
Outreach Methods (.doc) Summary of Education Goals (.doc)

Storm Drain Marking Strategy
Strategy Overview Cost Information Preparation Checklist Liability Waiver (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Introduction to the Storm Drain Marking Event Storm Drain Data Card (PDF) (MS Word) Educational Factsheet: Where Does It Come From, Where Does It Go? (PDF) (MS Word) Save The Bay Storm Drain Marking Brochure Sample Press Release (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Op-Ed Article (PDF) (MS Word) Example Article for Post-Marking Advertising: The Westerly Sun

Yard Care Strategy
Strategy Overview Improving the Environment From your Back Yard (MS Power Point) Part I , Part II Homeowner Approaches to Reduce & Eliminate Use of Pesticides, Herbicides, and Fertilizers. (PDF) (Power Point) Example Flier for Master Gardener Presentation (PDF) (MS Word) Example Powerpoint Presentation for Master Gardener Presentation Example Powerpoint Presentation for Master Gardener Presentation - 2 Educational Factsheet: Is Your Lawn Care Stormwater-Friendly? (PDF) (MS Word) Educational Factsheet: Is Your Yard A Sponge? (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Article for Post-Presentation Advertising: The Jamestown Press Sample Press Release for Rain Barrel Sale (MS Word) Example Flyer for Rain Barrel Sale (MS Word) Example Brochure: Rain Barrels (MS Word) Factsheet: Rain Barrel Purchasing Information (MS Word) Example Factsheet: Rain Gardens Healthy Landscapes Rain Garden Brochure

Pet Waste Strategy
Strategy Overview Model Ordinance (PDF) (MS Word) Do You Scoop the Poop? (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Press Release: Pet Waste Ordinance Comment Period (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Press Release: Pet Waste Ordinance Adopted (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Press Release: Bags-on-Board Giveaway (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Bags-on-Board Coupon (PDF) (MS Word) Bags-on-Board Distribution Record (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Press Release: Pet Waste Stations (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Op-Ed Article (PDF) (MS Word) Nitrogen-Removal Calculation Worksheet(PDF) (MS Word) Factsheet: Pet Waste Disposal Equipment Purchasing Information (PDF) (MS Word) List of Rhode Island Animal Shelters and Veterinarians (PDF) (MS Word)

Business Strategy
Strategy Overview Illicit Discharge and Elimination (IDDE) Ordinance Overview (PDF) (MS Word) Model IDDE Ordinance (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Press Release: IDDE Ordinance Comment Period (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Press Release: IDDE Ordinance Adopted (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Op-Ed Article (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Letter to Community Groups (PDF) (MS Word) Sample Letter to Business Owners, Introducing Checklist (PDF) (MS Word) Business Self-Inspection Checklist for IDDE (PDF) (MS Word) Business IDDE PowerPoint Presentation (PDF) (MS Powerpoint) Introduction to In Business for the Blackstone Program (PDF)

Youth Education - Resources for Teachers and Students
EnviroScape Model Materials Borrowing Enviroscape Model (for classroom or festival use) (PDF) RI Stormwater Solutions Lesson Plan to accompany EnviroScape Model (PDF) (docx) Enviroscape Methods – Pics (PDF) Oil Spill Activity from Enviroscape (PDF) Planning or Finding Stormwater Education Programs List of Storwmater Education Programs in Rhode Island (PDF) (MS Word) Stormwater Concepts for School and Youth Programs (PDF) (MS Word) Project WET- Water Education for Teachers Enviroscape Model (for classroom or festival use) (PDF) Lesson Plans and Curricula Build A Watershed Model: Understanding Nonpoint Pollution – Teacher Resource (PDF) (MS Word) Build A Watershed Model: Understanding Nonpoint Pollution – Student Sheet (PDF) (MS Word) How Does It Flow and Where Does It Go? – Teacher Resource (PDF) (MS Word) How Does It Flow and Where Does It Go? – Student Sheet (PDF) (MS Word) Runoff Volume: The Importance of Land Cover (PDF) Why is Stormwater So Bad? (PDF) Rain Garden Slows Stormwater Flow (PDF) Hydrology 101: A Reference Document (PDF) Rain Garden Manual for Student Service Projects(PDF) Instructions for Assembling the Stormwater Education Poster (PDF) (MS Word) Poster Narration (PDF) (MS Word) Classroom Handouts: Water Cycle, Stormdrains, Watersheds (PDF) (PowerPoint) The Stormwater Game: Instructions (PDF) (PowerPoint) The Stormwater Game: Assembling the Pieces (PDF) The Stormwater Activity Book (PDF) Active Watershed Curriculum: Effects of Land Use on the Watershed (Grades 4-8 - adaptable for all grades) (PDF) Active Watershed Curriculum: Intro to Water Quality Issues (PDF) Active Watershed Curriculum: Testing Out an Aquifer NRICD- Rain Garder Service Project Surfrider Foundation - Watershed Works Curriculum Handouts, Games and Activities Classroom Handouts: Water Cycle, Stormdrains, Watersheds (PDF) (PowerPoint) EPA Stormwater Place Mat and Stickers: Stormwater Stickers (PDF) Know Where it goes Stickers (PDF) Stormwater Placemat (PDF) Water Cycle Place Mat The Stormwater Activity Book (PDF) NRICD- Water Day Celebration Packet (PDF) Water Cycle Wristband Activity Audubon Journey Through the Watershed Game (Grades 5-8): contact Vanessa Venturini (VVenturini@mail.uri.edu) or Eugenia Marks (EMarks@asri.org) to obtain a copy of the game. Audubon Bay Animals Like it Clean and Salty Activities (Grades 5-8): contact Eugenia Marks (EMarks@asri.org) at the Audubon Society for more info. EPA - A Day in the life of a Drop (Grades 3-5) Clean Water Clear Choice - Stormwater Rapids Game Websites EPA Nonpoint Source Kids Page EPA Environmental Kids' Club EPA - A Day in the life of a Drop (Grades 3-5) Clean Water Clear Choice - Stormwater Rapids Game EPA Drinking Water and Groundwater Kids' Page

Rain Gardens
RI Residential Rain Garden Training Resources Stormwater in the City (PDF) Regulations (PDF) Overview and Design (PDF) Installation (PDF) Plant Selection (PDF) Maintenance (PDF) Additional Handouts and Resources What is a Rain Garden Fact Sheet (PDF) A Design Guide for Homeowners in RI (PDF) Site Assessment Checklist (PDF) Soil Assessment (PDF) Importance of Soil Texture (PDF) Maintenance for Professionals (PDF) Maintenance for Homeowners ( PDF) Web Resources (PDF) Rain Garden Service Project for Students Rain Garden Manual for Student Service Projects (PDF)

Strategy for Using the Web
Tips For Incorporating Stormwater Into Your Website (PDF) (MS Word) Example: Town of Jamestown website: http://www.jamestownri.net/pw/swm/ Example: Town of West Greenwich: http://www.wgtownri.org/departments/planning/storm_water.php

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