Protecting our environment helps protect our health and helps strengthen our economy. Environmental protection laws and regulations such as the Clean Water Act are adopted to recognize the value of resource protection. The Clean Water Act requires local entities that own and operate public storm sewer systems to obtain a permit to discharge water to local waterways.
The Environmental Protection Agency issued the first permit in November 2000 for local stormwater discharges to the Boise River and canals. The permit and annual reports show how the Partners for Clean Water work teogether to educate the community and to keep pollutants out of our stormwater and the environment.
In December 2004, the Partners submitted an application for a second permit. When the second permit is approved, it will remain in effect for five years.
Compliance Information and Resources
Erosion and Sediment Control
- Ada County Highway District Site Erosion and Sediment Control program
- Boise City Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control program
- Garden City Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control
- Boise State University Stormwater Pollution Prevention Permit program
- EPA Region 10 General Permit for Construction Sites program
- Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO – Design Guidance for Stormwater and Erosion and Sediment Control
New Building and Development Permits
- Boise Drainage Control program
- Boise Stormwater Plant Materials Resource Guide
- Boise Planning and Development Services
- ACHD Development Permits
- Garden City Planning and Development
- Idaho Transportation Department Design Manual
- Idaho Transportation Department New Construction
- Idaho Transportation Department New Development
Industrial Stormwater Permits
- EPA Region 10 Multi-Sector General Permit for High Risk Industrial Facilities Program
- Boise City Non-Stormwater Disposal BMP Handbook
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Idaho State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Licensing and Certification requirements