The purpose of this page is to provide a single location for good stormwater resources, materials, and tools for ADW members to use or reference as needed.
Member Resources
ADW Materials
The ADW publishes a quarterly e-news. Get news on initiatives to protect and restore the Downriver watersheds, stormwater pollution prevention tips, upcoming event announcements and more sent right to your inbox.
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A series of wall panels and a pop up display are available to ADW members to help connect residents with ways to protect water quality in their everyday actions.
To inform community public education efforts, the ADW conducts audience research. Available reports:
Target Audience Profile (2016) reveals demographics, lifestyle interests and business profiles for ADW member communities.
Communications Check Up (2016) assesses the ADW’s strengths and weaknesses and recommends strategies for public communication and outreach.
Literature Review (2016) analyzes if “off the shelf” social and market research can help the ADW achieve its goals.
Resident Survey (2016) and Resident Survey (2022) gage residents’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding stormwater pollution.
The ADW members have worked with a number of partners to develop a campaign to encourage proper pet waste disposal including posters and tip cards.
View Campaign Materials
ADW communities partner to produce a community calendar that features simple steps residents can take to protect water quality.
Targeted Educational Materials
National
EPA Stormwater Best Management Practices
EPA Stormwater Outreach Materials
Stormwater Education Toolkit (EPA funded)
State
Michigan EGLE Stormwater Programs
MDOT Stormwater Education Materials
Regional
Huron River Watershed Council
SEMCOG Stormwater Education Materials
SEMCOG Municipal Environmental Training
Wayne County Environmental Services Division