This established and effective state program has been implemented within the city and will continue to be a curtail water quality preservation program supported by Griffin. Contact the Public Works Department at 770-229-6424 to learn more about the programs schedule.

This locally produced publication is produced yearly and will present information and updates on stormwater utility management projects and ongoing system upgrade and maintenance efforts.

Annual Report 2011
Annual Report 2009
Annual Report 2010
Annual Report 2009
Annual Report 2008
Annual Report 2007
Annual Report 2006
Annual Report 2005
Annual Report 2004
Annual Report 2003

City of Griffin Stream Bank Restoration Program - Article
Fecal Coliform TMDL Implementation - Article
Filtration For Non-Point Source Pollution Control and Abatement - Article
Floodplain Mapping - Article
Funding of Non-Point Source Program's "Stormwater Utilities" The Griffin Experience - Article
Highway Corridor Non-Point Source Pollution Mitigation Study - Article
North Griffin Regional Detention Pond -Wetlands - Article
Stormwater Magazine Main Page - www.stormh2o.com
- Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime? What's Stormwater Funding? - Article
Stormwater Utility Paper - Article
Using Geomorphic Assessments to Identify Channel Erosion in Small Urbanized Watersheds - Article
Watershed Based Stormwater Master Planning - Article
Watershed Planning in a NPDES Phase II Community - Article

Available Through the Chamber of Commerce, the Welcome Center and local city government offices.

Local educators will present various information topics at city schools classrooms and colleges (i.e. Water Wise, Enviroscape Model). The City is currently working with local industry to develop a partnership for educating the community. Some activities include construction of an outdoor classroom, implementation of industry BMP’s and presentation of nonpoint source awareness literature.
Water Wise program | Enviroscape Model

Is a public education tool designed to inform residents of various stormwater projects dealing with illicit discharges and pollution. The board can be found on display locally throughout Griffin's school system, public library, welcome center, police department, city hall and various other public outlets. If you are interested in having the display board setup at your location please contact the Stormwater Department.
Display Board

The City of Griffin has an interactive cd-rom game to teach children about the pollution problems facing our watersheds and how to avoid them. To obtain copies for your classroom, please contact the Public Works offices at 770-229-6424.
Ecomasters

The City of Griffin utilizes the EnviroScape Nonpoint Source model to teach about nonpoint source pollution. The City lends this model to local schools as part of its Phase II Permit to teach young children about nonpoint source pollution. This tool is highly effective in teaching students how water can become polluted, as well as the affect their actions can have on water quality. EnviroScape Nonpoint Source tracks pollution from nonpoint sources, including residential, forestry, transportation, recreation, agriculture and construction areas, as well as from industry as a point source.1 Pollution and runoff are visually apparent when rain falling over the landscape top carries soil (cocoa), chemicals (colored drink mixes) and oil (cocoa and water mixture) through a watershed to a body of water.1 Best management practices include felt buffer strips as vegetation, clay to create berms and other methods to show conservation and water pollution prevention measures at work.1 It discusses nonpoint source pollution and the steps everyone can take to help prevent environmental contamination.
Enviroscape Model

Utility bills and mail-outs will incorporate information flyers with information on pollution prevention, current city projects and information on citizens’ responsibilities and efforts they can take to improve water quality. In addition, the City will provide fact sheets for the public in government facilities.
55 Facts of Water Conservation - Front | Back
Every Drop Counts - Front | Back
Utility Bill - Front | Back
Water Wise - Front | Back

Local newspaper, radio, and television stations will be forums for the presentation of program status and results.

www.earth911.org - Allows users to search for recycling centers by zipcode. Listed are places where consumers can take various types of hazardous materials along with normal household items as well.

Utility bills and civic actions (automobile registration, utility hook-up, etc.) will present opportunities for citizen feedback through surveys.
Resident Survey Letter

Signs are placed at watershed boundries and named tributaries throughout the city along major thoroughfares. The signs give the watershed name and/or the stream name.
Stream Crossing Sign

The City of Griffin's Public Works Department affords the opportunity to your group, Civic Club or organization to have qualified staff present various aspects of your Public Works and Utilities Departments. Contact Brant Keller, PhD at 770-233-4100 or at bkeller@cityofgriffin.com. Topic will range from Water to Stormwater to Transportation.

This program is an effective strategy to involve and educate the public. Community groups or individuals stencil messages such as “Do Not Dump - Drain to Stream” on manhole cover tops and place fish shaped door hangers at the local residence informing the public of the Illicit Discharges Program.
Curb Markers | Door Hangers

The City of Griffin Stormwater Department has produced 3 videos documenting stormwater runoff and the effects of pollutants in our stormwater system. These videos can be downloaded by using the links below. You will need to have high speed access due to the large file sizes. If you would like a hard copy of the video in MPG or DVD format please contact the Stormwater Department to make arrangements.

Right click on one of the links below and choose "Save Target As" to save video to your hard drive for viewing or stream.
Stormwater Runoff - 58 MB | Stream
Only Rain In The Drain - Adults Version - 206 MB | Stream
Only Rain In The Drain - Kids Version - 153 MB | Stream

The City of Griffin's WaterWise Report 2007-2008
Report

The City of Griffin's WaterWise Report 2006-2007
Report | Responses