Stormwater Management Committee
meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
All meetings are at 7:00PM at the Town Hall
A large portion of the Town of Kent is situated in the Croton Watershed which is part of the NYC Watershed. This is a TMDL Watershed for phosphorus. High phosphorus can cause algae blooms that cause serious odor, taste and color issues. These issues are continuing to be addressed by the Town through the use of stormwater management practices.
The mission of the Town of
Kent Stormwater Management Committee (hereafter "the SwMC") is
threefold: to educate, to initiate and to oversee the arena of
Stormwater Management throughout the Town of Kent.
Whereas the Town of Kent appreciates the necessity of a healthful
environment for its residents and further understands that
polluted storm water is the major source of contaminants
entering our
lakes, streams, and drinking water supplies.
To seek redress for these problems the Town of Kent Stormwater
Committee has been convened for the purpose acting as a conduit
and central point of information for the Town's efforts
to meet new anti-pollution requirements set forth by the Federal
EPA
in March of 2003.
A large portion of the Town of Kent falls in the Croton Watershed
of New York City and the Town recognizes its responsibility to
protect surface waters within it's jurisdiction.
The SwMC shall educate the public on the causes of polluted storm
water runoff, devise and disseminate solutions and work with
local agencies to effect these solutions following the course
of action
set forth in the Notice of Intent passed by the Kent Town Board
in March 2003.
The SwMC will assist the Kent Town Board in the survey, inspection
and monitoring of areas that are suspected, known or potential
sources of surface pollution. An inventory of these areas will
be maintained and a priority list will be established for the
development of specific plans to deal with these areas.
The SwMC will assist in the development of a comprehensive plan
to remediate areas that are recognized to be significant sources
of surface water pollution.
The SwMC will preview the plans for any remediation projects
that will alleviate run-off pollution from storm water.
The SwMC will assist in the development and implementation of
public education programs designed to advise the public of the
need to reduce and ultimately prevent the pollution of surface
water by storm water runoff.
The SwMC will make recommendations to the Kent Town Board of
legislation required to further protect the waters within the
Town of Kent.
The SwMC serves at the pleasure of the Kent Town Board. The SwMC
will consist of 5 members appointed by the Kent Town Board for
a period of two years. The appointments may be renewed. The Chairperson
of this Committee is to be appointed by the Kent Town Board.
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