About Us
The Chittenden County Regional Stormwater Education Program (RSEP) was formed in 2003 to encourage area residents to get personally involved in reducing storm water pollution in Lake Champlain. The effort is conducted as part of public education measures required by federal Environmental Protection Agency storm water system permits.
Chittenden County RSEP uses television, radio, print, and this website to distribute messages linked to specific stormwater problems, such as proper pet waste disposal, minimizing debris from home projects, proper disposal of toxic chemicals, safer car washing, reducing erosion and over fertilization of lawns and gardens. In addition to the multi-channel media campaign, educational events hosted throughout Chittenden County also raise awareness and encourage positive behavior change in residents.
RSEP Members
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- · Colchester
- · Essex
- · Essex Junction
- · Milton
- · Shelburne
- · Williston
- · Burlington
- · South Burlington
- · Winooski
- · Burlington International Airport
- · University of Vermont
- · Vermont Agency of Transportation
RSEP members are available to make presentation concerning stormwater issues in Chittenden County including tours of water, wastewater and stormwater management systems. For groups interested in learning more and education outreach, RSEP has prepared fact sheets, magnets, bookmarks and two educational videos for distribution.
Please contact Dan-Albrecht for more information about presentations and collateral materials at 802-846-4490, ext. 29.
Results
A survey conducted in 2008 by Chittenden County Regional Stormwater Education Program (RSEP) survey shows that county residents have a greater understanding than they did five years ago of where storm water goes and how their daily actions affect the levels of contaminated runoff in local waterways.
