Stormwater Management Program

Since 1994, the City has been required by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and federal Clean Water Act to reduce stormwater pollution to local rivers and streams. To meet pollution reduction mandates and prevent flooding, the City collects stormwater utility fees.

The Stormwater Management Program consists of a variety of elements such as stormwater monitoring, erosion control, business inspections, business education, and code requirements.

NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal

The City is in the process of renewing its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Phase I Permit, which is issued by the Department of Environmental Quality under the Clean Water Act.
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Programs

Programs protecting Gresham’s four watersheds, also called drainage basins.

• Public Education and Outreach
• Streamside Property Outreach Program
• Natural Resources Program
• Volunteer Program
• Business Programs 
• Capital Improvements and Master Plans 
• Erosion Control for Development - report erosion to Gabrielle.Fraley@GreshamOregon.gov
• Report illegal dumping/spills to Laura.Dose@GreshamOregon.gov

Stormwater Documents and Reports

Information on stormwater monitoring, erosion control, code requirements, etc.

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Recommended Links

Johnson Creek Watershed Council
Columbia Slough Watershed
Regional Coalition for Clean Rivers and Streams
"Do the Right Thing," KOIN 6 clean water information, sponsored by Gresham