2010-162 Planning - Town of Hillsborough Stormwater Program Management & Erosion Control Services

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Town of Hillsborough Stormwater Management Program Work Plan September 2010 • NC Big Sweep Coordinate the Town's participation in the annual NC Big Sweep event each fall. • Volunteer Stream Monitoring Currently there are three volunteer groups conducting stream monitoring within the Town's jurisdiction. A local Boy Scout Troop is conducting monitoring of Stillhouse Creek; Triangle Fly Fishers a local Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly Fishers affiliate, has recently started monitoring a section of the Eno River; and another volunteer group made up from students at CW Stanford middle school has began monitoring the stream flowing through their eco-classroom. Continue providing assistance to volunteer groups can-ently conducting stream monitoring. Assistance may include training, providing materials (as resources allow), and review collected data to determine possible water quality trends. As part of this goal, information will be disseminated to other volunteer groups interested in starting a stream monitoring program. • Town Board and Planning Board Input Once annually, present an update to Hillsborough's Town Board regarding the stormwater program and seek input on pertinent issues. Once annually, present information to the Town's Planning Board and/or Board of Adjustment regarding stormwater impacts from development. • Rain Garden Program Distribute handouts and information on rain gardens to local citizens through events, festivals, and information requests. Conduct a rain garden workshop, centered on the rain garden at Stillhouse Creek. Coordinate with other local staff to promote installation of rain gardens, and provide technical expertise in designing and constructing rain gardens as needed anti as time and resources allow. 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination The Town's stormwater illicit discharge detection and elimination program is outlined in its Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Plan (IDDEP). This IDDEP details measures that Town staff follows to find and eliminate illicit discharges and connections to the MS4. Under their new permit, the IDDEP shall an enforcement response plan describing actions to be taken for common violations. Other components of this program include employee cross-training, updating mapping, and evaluating funding sources to expand the program. Measurable Goals • Procedures for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Continue implementing the Town's IDDEP. This includes identifying at least one new priority area annually and conducting dry weather inspections of the area identified. Maintain information in a database or other appropriate mechanism. n,.~,. ~ ~ ..c~'t