Click here for the current Stormwater Newsletter produced by Indian River County
Public Works Department. They also maintain a separate website.
The Town of Indian River Shores is required to participate in a statewide program to increase awareness of and reduce pollution caused by stormwater runoff. Three pamphlets have been widely distributed to Town residents, one which explains personal pollution, and another discusses swales. The Town began its second 5-year cycle of the NPDES 
program in May 2008, and distributed this Make Your Home the Solution to Stormwater Pollution flyer in mid-2011.
NPDES (Nationwide Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) is designed to monitor and maintain our water quality.
Each year, a presentation is given for the benefit of Indian River Shores residents during a regular Town Council meeting regarding this program. It is well worth your time to attend the meeting or review the May 2010 presentation to gain understanding of the program and how you can help to keep our waters free from pollutants that may be present inside and outside your home. Our next presentation may be in November 2011 - watch for details!
All residents are encouraged to participate in beach and river clean up projects. Please see Lyndsay in the Building Department or Laura in the Town Clerk's office for more information. The State requires that we document our efforts to prevent pollution in our waters, so you can help in this effort by keeping us informed of activities that you participate in to keep pollution away, including the statewide Coastal Cleanup Day, held annually on the 3rd Saturday in September.
The following is an excerpt from the State's website on this subject, which may be found at this link: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/stormwater/npdes/
"In October 2000, EPA authorized the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement the NPDES stormwater permitting program in the State of Florida (in all areas except Indian Country lands). DEP's authority to administer the NPDES program is set forth in Section 403.0885, Florida Statutes (F.S.). The NPDES stormwater program regulates point source discharges of stormwater into surface waters of the State of Florida from certain municipal, industrial and construction activities. As the NPDES stormwater permitting authority, DEP is responsible for promulgating rules and issuing permits, managing and reviewing permit applications, and performing compliance and enforcement activities.
Residents are encouraged to call 231-1771 or e-mail us with any questions or to report possible illegal dumping or polluting activity.
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