Western seeks feedback on stormwater management program

Western Washington University is seeking feedback on its stormwater management program, which is up for renewal by the state Department of Ecology in February. More information:

Public Notice

Western Washington University, located at 516 High Street in Bellingham, Washington, is seeking renewal of:

Phase II Permit # WAR04-5701 for Western Washington – “National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and State Waste Discharge General Permit for Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewers in Western Washington”

The permit renewal will regulate stormwater discharges from the municipal separate storm sewer system located in Bellingham Washington. The permit requires Western Washington University to develop and implement a stormwater management program that:

• Protects the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.
• Protects water quality.
• Satisfies appropriate requirements of the Clean Water Act.

Any person desiring to present views to the Department of Ecology concerning this renewal application may notify Ecology in writing within 30 days from the last date of publication of this notice. Submit comments to:

Washington Department of Ecology
Water Quality Program
Municipal Stormwater Permits
P.O. Box 47696
Olympia, WA 98504-7696
Fax: (360) 407-6426