Action Framework

Our Storm Smart Action Framework consists of a connected set of programs designed to strategically achieve our goals by engaging the community and encouraging action - based on where our stakeholders are and what they need.
Scroll down to scan the stakeholders and areas of the Valley where we plan to take action. Under each, you'll find target actions, incentives and needs for each area, and specific programs designed to meet those needs. Click through to learn about each program, and about integrated action campaigns designed to fast-track success in our highest priority areas.

 Storm Smart 
 Valley & Watershed
Target stakeholders: Community members and watershed supporters
TARGET ACTIONS
INCENTIVES & NEEDS
PROGRAMS
  • notice stormwater problems and solutions around the Valley​
  • understand the impacts of stormwater and personal activities
  • increased visibility of stormwater problems, solutions and impacts​
  • education and outreach to build awareness ​& watershed citizenship
  • reduce impacts on downstream neighbors and the watershed 
  • simple steps and tips to reduce impact across the watershed

 Storm Smart 
 Municipalities
Target stakeholders: Community leaders & officials, boards & commissions, 
TARGET ACTIONS
INCENTIVES & NEEDS
PROGRAMS
  • understand the impacts of stormwater on town goals
  • ​evaluate and strengthen town policies
  • ​integrate stormwater into other town plans & policies
  • education and outreach to build understanding of municipal stormwater considerations
  • model plans and bylaws​
  • technical assistance and planning resources
  • ​proactively plan for stormwater at the watershed, town or other municipal levels​​​
  • funding and resources for stormwater master planning
  • invest in storm smart infrastructure
  • address major municipal runoff sources
  • ​hire & train Storm Smart contractors & crews
  • BMPs and examples of green infrastructure projects
  • funding and resources for implementing projects identified in plans
  • training programs 

 Storm Smart 
 Roads & Developed Areas
Target stakeholders: Professional road crews, contractors & property managers
TARGET ACTIONS
INCENTIVES & NEEDS
PROGRAMS
  • understand stormwater runoff and its impacts on roads, property, costs and quality of life​
  • notice & diagnose stormwater problems​
  • ​​​recommend BMPs and investments to clients​
  • education and outreach to build understanding of stormwater and impacts
  • research and data on impacts, long-term costs and incentives
  • prioritize improvements & secure resources for necessary improvements
  • ​plan for long-term stormwater management
  • funding and technical assistance for planning and implementation
  • models and examples of successful implementation
  • ​​take action to fix stormwater problems and reduce major sources of runoff 
  • use stormwater BMPs for ongoing maintenance
  • share best practices with each other ​
  • training on BMPs and green infrastructure​ techniques
  • demand or recognition from clients & employers
  • ​forum for sharing & connection​​

 Storm Smart 
 Homes & Private Drives
Target stakeholders: Homeowners and residents, HOAs and neighborhood associations, and small businesses
TARGET ACTIONS
INCENTIVES & NEEDS
PROGRAMS
  • understand stormwater runoff and its impacts on property, the watershed and quality of life​
  • notice & diagnose stormwater problems around homes, yards and private drives​
  • education and outreach to build understanding of stormwater and impacts
  • engaging demonstrations and exhibits on problems and solutions
  • understand potential solutions and benefits​
  • take action to fix simple stormwater problems​ and maintain condition
  • ​invest in longer-term stormwater management
  • hire Storm Smart contractors
  • coaching and assistance identifying problems and solutions​
  • funding, training, assistance and other resources for implementing projects 
  • qualified contractors and help

 Storm Smart 
 Farms & Forests
Target stakeholders: Farmers, forest owners & large landowners
TARGET ACTIONS
INCENTIVES & NEEDS
PROGRAMS
  • understand stormwater runoff and its impacts on property, the watershed and quality of life​​
  • notice & diagnose stormwater problems on farm and forest properties
  • education and outreach to build understanding of stormwater and impacts
  • forum for peer-to-peer sharing​
  • coaching and assistance identifying problems and solutions
  • share best practices and practical solutions​​
  • take action to fix simple stormwater problems​ and maintain condition
  • meet state standards for water quality​
  • ​invest in longer-term stormwater management
  • hire Storm Smart contractors
  • funding, training, assistance and other resources for implementing projects 
  • qualified contractors and help
  • certification or recognition program

 Storm Smart 
 Trails & Recreation Sites
Target stakeholders: Trail/rec users, trail builders/volunteers & recreation organizations
TARGET ACTIONS
INCENTIVES & NEEDS
PROGRAMS
  • understand the impacts of stormwater on recreation and quality of life
  • ​understand the impacts of trails​ on runoff and water quality​
  • minimize personal activity impacts
  • education and outreach to build understanding of stormwater and impacts​
  • simple tips and materials on best practices for trail use
  • evaluate trail suitability and identify ideal trail locations for stormwater management
  • ​implement trail standards for building and maintenance
  • assistance with planning and mapping for suitability
  • model trail standards​ and best practices
  • identify problems and minimize runoff on trails
  • use qualified contractors and volunteers for major work
  • coaching, resources and assistance identifying problems and solutions
  • qualified contractors and help
  • training and workshops