January
Fast Facts

There are three main types of stormwater pollution:

  Litter, such as cigarette butts, plastic bags and drink containers.

  Chemical pollution, such as detergents, oil, fertilizers and pesticides.

  Natural pollution, such as leaves, garden clippings, animal droppings, sediment and silt.

Reports

Program evaluation and public feedback are essential for the success of the Keep Chico Clean education and outreach effort. Check here for recent survey results. Download the questionnaire and test your knowledge.

The results of the following surveys and studies, completed under the Chico USA initial program provided valuable information that was used to design effective education and outreach tools, and a multimedia outreach strategy. Check out the reports below:

Education and Outreach Program Assessment and Evaluation Report

• Main report (PDF, 1685 KB) , and Appendix 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6a - 6b, 7, 8, 9

Final Survey Results 2007 Education and Outreach Program Impact Report

• Main report (PDF, 1626 KB), and Appendix 1, 2, 3a - 3b, 4, 5, 6

A Report on the Chico Urban Streams Alliance Clean Creeks Project Urban Runoff Pollution Public Knowledge Survey

• Executive Summary (PDF, 36 KB)
• Full Report (PDF, 310 KB)

City of Chico Reports

Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) (PDF, 202 KB)
The purpose of the SWMP is to present a program that is consistent with Federal and State regulations and to meet permitting requirements. Specific objectives of this document include: presenting a review of the legal framework for the necessity of being permitted and a brief background on pollutants, urban runoff, and the City’s storm water facilities; the program itself; estimated costs to implement the program; and penalties for failure to comply with regulations and the program.