RESOURCES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 Support and resources for stormwater permitting. 

View a list of on-the-ground projects as well as an interactive web map.

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Projects

Access detailed geographic data such as topography and floodplains on our GIS web map.

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View our GIS Map

Find information on the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) and VLAWMO's water policy.

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Policies and Rules

Watershed reports for budget, water monitoring, and annual reporting.

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Reports

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Subscribe to VLAWMO's MS4 email newsletter for workshops, resources, and updates in municipal water management. 

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VLAWMO helps prepare articles, infographics, mailers, and custom maps to assist municipalities in their MS4 permit. (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System)

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MS4 Support

Help promote our stormdrain clean-up and adopt-a-drain programs to support your MS4.

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MS4 Service Projects

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GENERAL RESOURCES

NEWS

2022 Annual Report
View VLAWMO's annual report for a summary of efforts completed in 2022 and an outlook of p…

Watershed at a Glance and Water Monitoring Report
View summaries of watershed activities for 2022-23 and our 2022 Water Monitoring Report.

2023 Spring Flood Outlook
A resource for spring flood reports from the National Weather Service Twin Cities.

GENERAL MATERIALS

SWPPP Tips: Feb, 2022

Slideshow

SWPPP Tips consolidated list

Presentation recording

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Residents and Homeowner's Associations

Landscapers and Gardening Professionals

Lawn Maintenance and Irrigation Professionals

Apartments and Condos

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

Documents:

Presentations: 

VLAWMO City Summit: 3/10/20

LINKS

Shallow Lakes: Minnesota's Natural Heritage