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Public involvement and participation in stormwater management in West Plains will assist us in meeting the Stormwater Phase II requirements. As a result the following Public Participation and Involvement objectives are presented:
Program Objectives
The Public Participation and Involvement program and the Public Education and Outreach program are closely linked and share the same target audiences. The Public Participation and Involvement program will focus on educating community leaders and groups, and then aid these groups in multiplying contact and participation efforts. This will be complemented by standard public notification and involvement procedures, and annual activities linked to the Public Education and Outreach program.
Activities
Program Objectives
- Gain public support for West Plains stormwater management activities through public involvement, participation, education, and outreach.
- Enlist the participation of residents who have special expertise for "value-added" programs.
- Confirm that the Stormwater Management Program meets the needs and expectations of West Plains Government and its citizens.
The Public Participation and Involvement program and the Public Education and Outreach program are closely linked and share the same target audiences. The Public Participation and Involvement program will focus on educating community leaders and groups, and then aid these groups in multiplying contact and participation efforts. This will be complemented by standard public notification and involvement procedures, and annual activities linked to the Public Education and Outreach program.
Activities
- Public Meetings
- Stream clean-up days.
- Household Hazardous Waste Program
Rain Barrels
Rain Barrels can be used to collect the water from downspouts. By doing so the water can then be used at a later time. This is a great way to save water and use it for any plants and or gardens around the house or business. With some of the new designs for rain barrels it would be easy to find one to match any environment. For more information on rain barrels select the picture below.
Rain Barrels can be used to collect the water from downspouts. By doing so the water can then be used at a later time. This is a great way to save water and use it for any plants and or gardens around the house or business. With some of the new designs for rain barrels it would be easy to find one to match any environment. For more information on rain barrels select the picture below.
Rain Gardens
Another great way to help improve the quality and quantity of water coming off of property is a rain garden.
Rain Gardens allow water to infiltrate into the ground as well as stop pollutants being carried by the water. With the reduced quantity there is a lower chance of flooding. For more information on rain gardens select the picture below.
Another great way to help improve the quality and quantity of water coming off of property is a rain garden.
Rain Gardens allow water to infiltrate into the ground as well as stop pollutants being carried by the water. With the reduced quantity there is a lower chance of flooding. For more information on rain gardens select the picture below.
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Stream Cleanups
Stream Cleanups are also a great way for the public to get involved with helping water quality. The removal of trash is a very large benefit to the quality of water as well as wildlife.
Stream Cleanups are also a great way for the public to get involved with helping water quality. The removal of trash is a very large benefit to the quality of water as well as wildlife.
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Recycling
The City of West Plains has a recycling program that allows citizens of West Plains to set out recyclables the same day the trash is taken. The recycling center is open to everybody and for more information click here.
The City of West Plains has a recycling program that allows citizens of West Plains to set out recyclables the same day the trash is taken. The recycling center is open to everybody and for more information click here.
The Girl Scouts have also assisted in making sure that the storm boxes in the city are being painted to help prevent people from dumping down the drain.
