The Public Education staff is responsible for informing Jefferson County residents about stormwater impacts, teaching them how to reduce stormwater pollution, and encouraging the adoption of behaviors which will improve water quality in waterways. The Public Education program utilizes community outreach and participation, events, workshops, presentations, creative posters and other materials, point-of-sale messaging, and online tools including a website, blog and quarterly e-newsletter to accomplish program elements.

Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) workshops for single family homebuilders are offered at least twice per year in the spring and fall. Upon completion of a designated workshop, the attendee will receive an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Certification or renewal which will be valid for two (2) years.

Possession of this Certification can be used in lieu of the $3,000.00 per acre surety requirement for a single family residence as required by Article 13 of the Jefferson County Subdivision and Construction Regulations.

If you would like to receive notification of the next workshop, please email us and include your name, email address where you would like the notification sent, and a daytime phone number.

The Clean Water Awareness Campaign to inform and educate the public as well as affect behavioral change in order to reduce polluted stormwater runoff caused by the impacts of vehicle fluids, yard chemicals, pet waste, litter and excess. The campaign consists of a collaborative network of agencies and organizations whose missions intersect with stormwater pollution prevention in some manner. A series of posters was created to deliver stormwater pollution prevention information in a highly visual manner in order to attract attention while overcoming language barriers, and utilize catchy headlines and taglines to further engage the public. The posters juxtapose potential stormwater pollution problems with practical solutions that focus on the benefits they bring to residents. An e-newsletter was launched to provide a cost effective way to support the posters and related components of the Clean Water Awareness Campaign. The e-newsletter content expands upon the poster topics and provides links to resources that can assist positive behavioral change.

Cleanups are coordinated throughout the year for roadways and communities located within unincorporated Jefferson County. Storm Water Management serves as the Jefferson County coordinator for the Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS) cleanup held yearly in the spring. Resources such as safety vests and trash bags may be available to support a cleanup for your community. If you would like to organize a cleanup, please email us for more information.

Cleanups are coordinated throughout the year for roadways and communities located within unincorporated Jefferson County. Storm Water Management serves as the Jefferson County coordinator for the Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS) cleanup held yearly in the spring. Resources such as safety vests and trash bags may be available to support a cleanup for your community. If you would like to organize a cleanup, please email us for more information.