The Storm Smart program exists to work with property owners throughout the Mad River Valley to protect our roads and rivers. By finding ways to slow down, spread out, and sink in stormwater on our own land we can avoid costly erosion on town and private roads while protecting aquatic life and a long tradition of swimming in crystal clear water on hot summer days.
Resources from this Program
Prescription
Template filled out for each homesite after stormwater property assessment that identifies opportunities for slowing, sinking, spreading stormwater and identifies resources for homeowner. References BMPs in VT Guide to SW Management
Storm Smart Homesite Assessment
Mobile application used by staff person to engage homeowner in property assessment and collect information to be used for "Prescription" of stormwater GSI/BMP solutions
Storm Smart Private Drives Assessment
Mobile application used by staff person to engage shared private road owners in road assessment and provide engineering solutions for erosion/runoff GSI/BMP solutions
Storm Smart Video
Videos that share concepts and small "how-tos" with landowners. Entitled "Downer Driveways," "Rethinking Your Lawn," and "Before the Storm"