Awards
Stormwater Steward Award
(FILE)
The Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Department is now accepting applications for the Stormwater Steward Award. This award recognizes businesses or individuals that have exhibited innovative stormwater design or dedicated stewardship of our local watershed. This year's prize is a $100 gift card to "The Last Resort." Please download the application to apply.
Brochures and Information
ACC Stormwater Budget
(PDF)
ACC Stormwater Fact Sheet
(PDF)
Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Best Management Practices
(PDF)
Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Brochure
(PDF)
Georgia Supreme Court
(PDF)
This ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court upheld the use of a utility to fund a stormwater program in Georgia.
The Stormwater Tour Brochure
(PDF)
Take the Stormwater Tour of Athens-Clarke County! This brochure features a map and descriptions of some of the stormwater features in Athens, including rain gardens, porous pavement, a detention pond, and a green roof.
Commercials
Day In the Life
(VIDEO)
Jail
(VIDEO)
7.2MB
Little Girl in the Rain
(VIDEO)
8.2MB
Raindrop
(VIDEO)
7.3MB
Educational Activities
Make Your Own Rain Barrel
(PDF)
These instructions list all of the materials and tools that you'll need, and then guide you through the process of making your own rain barrel.
Recipes for Non-toxic Household Cleaners
(PDF)
Learn how to make non-toxic household cleaners that are safer for your family and the environment!
Ordinances
Protected Environmental Areas, Chapter 8-6
(PDF)
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, Chapter 8-3
(PDF)
Stormwater Management, Chapter 5-4
(PDF)
Stormwater Utility, Chapter 5-5
(PDF)
Presentations
Build a Rain Garden
(PDF)
Building a rain garden helps manage stormwater before runoff leaves your yard. View this presentation to learn how big a rain garden should be, the types of plants to grow, and the best place for your new garden.
Rain Barrel Power Point
(FILE)
Learn about the stormwater management program and how to make your own rain barrel at home.