Additional Resources

Current Permits

San Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit – The main permitting framework that regulates how stormwater discharges are managed to reduce pollutants reaching waterways.

Phase II Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program – A state/federal stormwater permit category that requires smaller urban areas to implement measures reducing pollution from storm sewer systems.

General Information

Simple Ways To Reduce Stormwater Pollution – A downloadable guide of practical steps individuals and businesses can take to minimize pollutants entering storm drains (like proper waste disposal and yard care).

Caltrans Adopt-A-Highway Program – State program that lets volunteers help keep roadside areas clean, indirectly supporting stormwater pollution prevention by reducing litter along major roads.

Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP) – A regional coalition that provides tools, education, and regulations to reduce urban runoff pollution countywide.

Federal Clean Water Act – The foundational U.S. law governing water pollution control, including regulations that underpin stormwater permitting and protection efforts.

Current Permits

San Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit – The main permitting framework that regulates how stormwater discharges are managed to reduce pollutants reaching waterways.

Phase II Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program – A state/federal stormwater permit category that requires smaller urban areas to implement measures reducing pollution from storm sewer systems.

General Information

Simple Ways To Reduce Stormwater Pollution – A downloadable guide of practical steps individuals and businesses can take to minimize pollutants entering storm drains (like proper waste disposal and yard care).

Caltrans Adopt-A-Highway Program – State program that lets volunteers help keep roadside areas clean, indirectly supporting stormwater pollution prevention by reducing litter along major roads.

Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP) – A regional coalition that provides tools, education, and regulations to reduce urban runoff pollution countywide.

Federal Clean Water Act – The foundational U.S. law governing water pollution control, including regulations that underpin stormwater permitting and protection efforts.