Guide for Municipal Stormwater Plans

Municipalities can help reduce flooding and erosion damage, reduce runoff pollution to streams, and improve water quality locally and for neighboring communities, by developing and implementing a Stormwater Management Plan. This guide describes how to develop a stormwater plan unique to your community. Developing this plan is only one of the State Basic Requirements (SBRs) outlined in the stormwater rules proposed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).Purpose: To provide the public with information about municipal stormwater plan