The University takes pride in setting an example for preventing storm water pollution in its maintenance practices. University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is developing a system of good housekeeping practices that recognize that the campus operates in an urban area.
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Associated Documents
6A.01 Municipal Operations and Maintenance Program BMP Summary Sheet (2023)
6A.02 Facilities Inventory BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
6A.03 Street Sweeping BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
Hard Surface Maintenance Standards (2022)
6A.04 Parking Lot Sweeping BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
6A.05 Road Maintenance BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
- Roadway and Hard Surface Maintenance Best Practices (2023)
6A.06 Salt Handling and Storage BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
- Salt Storage and Handling Best Practices (2023)
6A.07 Snow Storage BMP Summary Sheet (2024)
6A.08 Snow and Ice Maintenance Policy BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
- UMD Snow Removal Standard (2022)
6A.09 Landscape and Turf Management BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
- Integrated Pest Management Plan (2022) - TBD
6A.10 Dumpster Management BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
Annual dumpster inspection reports are available for public review by request.
Dumpster Management Best Practices (2025)
Housing Dumpster Poster (2025)
Housing Dumpster Poster is only available in PDF format. For additional information or potential accommodations contact Erik Larson at 218-726-6915 or [email protected].
6A.11 Cleaning of Building Exteriors and Disposal of Waste and Wastewater BMP Summary Sheet (2025)
Outdoor Cleaning and Pressure Washing Best Practices (2024)
6A.14 Fueling System Spill Protection BMP Summary Sheet (2023)
- SPCC Spill Kit Signage (2025)
SPCC Spill Kit Signage is only available in PDF format.For additional information or potential accommodations contact Erik Larson at 218-726-6915 or [email protected].
6A.15 Vehicle, Storage and Maintenance BMP Summary Sheet (2023)
6A.16 Equipment Storage and Maintenance BMP Summary Sheet (2023)
- Vehicle and Equipment Washing Best Practices (2023)
6A.17 Materials Storage Yard Maintenance BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
UMN Stockpile Inspection and Maintenance Practices
- Handling of Hazardous Materials and Environmental Pollutants for Stormwater Protection Best Practices (2023)
6B.01 Inspection & Maintenance of Structural Pollution Control Devices BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
6B.02 Inspection & Maintenance of MS4 Outfalls BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
6B.03 Inspection & Maintenance of Ponds BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
Annual inspection reports for structural features, outfalls, and ponds are available for public review by request.
6C.01 Education Program: PP/GH - Winter Maintenance BMP Summary Sheet (2023)
6C.01a Smart Salting Best Practices (2025)
6C.02 Education Program: PP/GH - Responsible Party Training BMP Summary Sheet (2022)
6C.03 Education Program: PP/GH - General Stormwater Training BMP Summary Sheet (2023)
6D.01 Annual Assessment of the MS4 Program BMP Summary Sheet (2025)