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St. Joseph County Stormwater
Construction Stormwater General Permit/MS4 Regulations

Plan Submission Contacts for
St. Joseph County  

  

Throughout St. Joseph County, several people have been established by local municipalities for overseeing the sediment control of construction projects that will disturb more than 1 acre of soil.  

  

  

  • Within the city limits of Mishawaka, including Bethel College, MS4/CSGP SWP3's are to be submitted to the Mishawaka Planning Department, ATTN: Melissa McGuire (574-258-7113).     

  

  

  • In the remaining areas of the county that are incorporated, but that are either too small to have a designated oversight person, or just elect not to have one at this time, the CSGP SWP3’s are to be submitted to the St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation District, ATTN: Sarah Longenecker (574-936-2024 Ext. 4).  Mrs. Longenecker will also be over seeing the SWP3’s for projects being conducted by an MS4 entity (i.e. City of South Bend, City of Mishawaka).

 

If you are still uncertain as to who the appropriate overseeing entity is for your project, contact Sarah Longenecker, St. Joseph County SWCD at 574-936-2024 Ext. 4 or the St. Joseph County Engineering Dept., at 574-235-9626.      

Erosion Control
Links - More Guidance for Operators
  

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SWCD Staff Contact

Sarah Longenecker, County Conservationist

Email: sarah.longenecker@in.nacdnet.net

Phone: (574) 936-2024 Ext. 4

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Helpful Documents

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Construction Stormwater Plan Review

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CSGP Plan Development Guidance

Did you know...

Currently stormwater runoff is not treated before entering our rivers and streams. We must do our part to prevent pollution from entering our waterways and protect aquatic life. 

 

Simple activities that can be done to prevent stormwater runoff pollution are:

  • Never dump anything down storm drains.

  • Use lawn fertilizers sparingly.

  • Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces.

  • Consider a rain garden to capture runoff.

  • Pick up pet waste.

  • Compost your yard waste.

  • Check cars for leaks.

  • Wash your car at a car wash or in your lawn.

  • Have your septic tank pumped and inspected regularly.

 

Indiana Clear Choices Clean Water​

Michiana Stormwater Partnership logo
Michiana Stormwater Partnership  

  

The St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District serves on a task force known as the Michiana Stormwater Partnership (MSP).

The purpose of the MSP includes providing educational and outreach components for the EPA’s National Pollution Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II water quality program.

  

Mission Statement of the MSP  

  Educate our Community on the importance of good environmental stewardship of all of our rivers and streams and provide the community with information, resources, and opportunities to help them develop or enhance their own efforts for the common good.

  

MSP Partners

City of Mishawaka

City of South Bend

St. Joseph County

Town of Roseland

Town of Osceola

St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation District

Ivy Tech Community College

Bethel College

St. Joseph River Basin Commission

MACOG

Contact us!
St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District
Plymouth Service Center
2903 Gary Drive
Plymouth, IN 46563

info@stjosephswcd.org
574.936.2024 X 4

 

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