UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE
LOGO CONTEST INFORMATION
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
2009
As stewards of a higher education institution, we need to
be leaders in promoting education on solutions to reduce
storm water pollution not only on campus but in our
local communities as well.
What: Logo contest to create visual awareness of Storm
water Management “SWM” activities (Education,
outreach, pollution control/prevention, etc.) for instant
campus recognition.
Who should participate: UW-L students, faculty, and
staff.
Where: Anyone interested in submitting a logo design
should send the design to Dan Sweetman. Electronic
submissions are preferred.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
When: Entries are due on December 1, 2009. Facilities
Management will select the winning logo. Results of the
selected logo will be posted on www.uwlax.edu/ehs,
under Storm water link.
1725 State Street Suite 235
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-785-6800
Fax: 608-785-8059
E-mail: sweetman.dani@uwlax.edu
Participants in this activity assign UW-L the right to use the
design, the copyright and derivative rights, and any patent right
if applicable.
Sources:
1.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (n.d.)
Solutions to Stormwater Pollution. Retrieved July 31, 2008,
From http://service.govdelivery.com/docs/NJSOMER/
NJSOMER_38/NJSOMER_38_20061205_en.pdf
2.
City of Garden City (n.d.) Garden City’s Stormwater Management
Program. Retrieved July 31, 2008, from
http://www.gardencityga.org/forms/StormWaterBrochure.pdf
CONTEST WINNER’S LOGO
TO GO HERE
(see inside for details)
CLEAN WATER BEGINS WITH YOU
WHAT CAN I DO?
“Pollution on streets, parking lots and lawns is washed
by rain into storm drains, then directly to our drinking
water supplies and the rivers and lakes our children
play in. Fertilizer, oil, pesticides, detergents, pet waste,
grass clippings: You name it and it ends up in our
water.
“There are many things that we all can do on a daily basis
to protect our water resources. One of the most
important things you can do to protect our local water
resources is don’t allow anything to flow down a storm
drain that you wouldn’t swim or fish in. Stopping the
pollution at its source reduces that burden on the
campuses storm water management program and ensures
that our precious local resources are preserved for
generations to come.” (2)
By sharing the responsibility and making small, easy
changes in our daily lives, we can keep common
pollutants out of storm water. It all adds up to cleaner
water, and it saves the high cost of cleaning up once
it’s dirty”. (1)
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is now
required to monitor, manage, and document a Storm
Water Management Program. Some of the key
components of the program are to promote public
education, outreach, involvement, and participation.
To kick this off a contest will be held to come up with
a campus logo for visual awareness. For more detailed
information or on how to get involved, please email
Dan Sweetman, or call 785-6800.
Other things that can be done include:
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Learn about Non-Point Source Pollution
www.epa.gov/owow/nps/whatis.html
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Report illegal dumping to a storm drain or waterway
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/es/enforcement/
hotline.html
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Rethinking Yard Care by UW Extension and the
Wisconsin DNR
http://learningstore.uwex.edu/pdf/GWQ009.pdf
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Dispose of household hazardous wastes appropriately
(e.g., prescription drugs/ medications, waste oil, paint);
through La Crosse County Household Hazardous
Materials Program.
http://www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/SolidWaste/hhm/
index.asp?
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Properly recycle and dispose of campus
non-hazardous waste.
http://www.uwlax.edu/fpm/recycling/index.htm
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Properly recycle and dispose of campus hazardous
materials.
http://uwlax.edu/ehs
WHAT BENEFITS WILL I SEE?
The campus is improving its storm water management
practices for existing facilities, new construction and
future projects. Improved practices in these areas will
result in:
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Improved drainage system operation
Reduce flooding
Cleaner water in our rivers, streams, and creeks
Enhanced planning, inspection and enforcement
efforts related to new development.
To be able enjoy our benefits of cleaner water ways, we
will need the support of the campus community and the
City of La Crosse. While we may not see immediate
results from our enhanced stormwater management
practices, we must start laying the ground work today,
so that we can continue to enjoy our natural resources
tomorrow.