The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is uniquely equipped to provide educational resources for for storm water education to the campus community. Above and beyond our storm water education program, the Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI), Minnesota Sea Grant, and University of Minnesota Extension, as well as many UMD colleges, schools, and departments have educational resources related to clean water.
For the purpose of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) our primary "public" is defined as employees and students that make up the campus community.
Since all storm water in Duluth ultimately ends in Lake Superior, all citizens have an added responsibility to protect this pristine water and in doing so protect the source of our drinking water. UMD has been a strong supporter of this philosophy from the start and partnered with the City of Duluth and other concerned organizations and permitted Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) operators to create the Regional Stormwater Protection Team (RSPT) in 2003. The mission of RSPT is to protect and enhance the region’s shared water resources through storm water pollution prevention by providing coordinated educational programs and technical assistance. RSPT now consists of 25 organizations, including all of the region’s regulated MS4s. The group meets monthly to address common storm water issues. Find out more about RSPT activities by clicking here.
Public Education and Outreach Best Management Practices (BMPs)
1A.01 Implement an Education Program (2023)
The current Stormwater Outreach Implementation Plan is available for public review by request.
1B.01 Distribute Educational Materials (2023)
Other University Resources
Natural Resources Research Institute – Water Research
Minnesota Sea Grant
University of Minnesota Extension – Water
University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Stormwater
Additional Resources
RSPT (Poop Fairy University) PSA’s
Lake Superior Streams – Water Education
Lake Superior Streams – Local Streams
Homeowner Stormwater Fact Sheets
Water Cycle Glossary of Terms