Storm Water Program

Stormy the Fish
The Madison County Storm Water Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance was adopted in 2000.  The department is responsible for enforcing the requirements of this ordinance.  In addition, the department is involved in regional storm water planning.  The Regional Storm Water Coordinator is part of the department.  Additionally, the department works with state and federal agencies pursuing regional and localized storm water improvements.  Current projects include the implementation of the MS4 Phase II Storm Water Permit and various partnerships with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Interior Flood Restoration Project.

Complaints?

• Downloadable Madison County Storm Water Complaint Questionnaire (.PDF) :  Download this form to use when filing a storm water complaint with the Madison County Planning & Development Department

Madison County Ordinances

• Madison County Storm Water and Erosion Control Ordinance (.PDF)
• Madison County Fill Ordinance (.PDF)
• Madison County Fill Permit Application (.PDF)
  Madison County requires the completion of an application for a Fill Permit prior to the stockpiling of dirt or the filling in of property based upon the requirements of a Fill Ordinance.

Fact Sheets

• USEPA Environmental Education Program (.PDF)
• USEPA CARE Grant Program (.PDF)
• Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District (.PDF)
• C2000 Grant (.PDF)
• Wendell Branch Watershed Study Project (.PDF)
• Arlington Wetland (.PDF)
• Storm Water Ordinance Changes (.PDF)
• Phase 2 Storm Water Program (.PDF)
• Grant Summaries 2008 (.PDF)
• IDNR East St. Louis Eco Restoration Project (.PDF)
• Global Water Quality Grant (.PDF)
• Environmental Grants (.PDF)

Other PDFs

• Madison County Co-Permittee Annual Report Executive Summary 2009-2010 (.PDF)
• Madison County Stormwater Comprehensive Plan Mission Statement (.PDF)
• Madison County Co-Permittee Annual Report Executive Summary 2008-2009 (.PDF)
• IEPA MS 4 Permit Notice of Intent Posting (.PDF)
• Illinois Long Term Flood Recovery Council - Madison County Board Chairman Alan Dunstan Named Co-Chair (.PDF)
• Administrator's Mississippi River Commission Public Testimony August 2008 (.PDF)
• FEMA New Flood Zone Map Information, Links, and FAQS (.PDF)
• Conservation Subdivision Design Handbook (.PDF)
• Administrator’s Public Testimony before the Mississippi River Commission regarding Levee De-certification (.PDF)
• Administrator’s Presentation at Mississippi River Levee Summit on Madison County cooperation with US Army Corps of Engineers (.PDF)
• Madison County Officials Visit Washington DC about Metro East Levees (.PDF)
• Storm Water Presentation (.PDF)
• Madison County Environmental Initiatives (.PDF)

Other Links

• Link to US Geological Survey Science in your Watershed Web Site:   This is the U.S. Geological Survey's "Science in Your Watershed" Web site. The purpose of the site is to help find scientific information organized on a watershed basis. This information, coupled with observations and measurements made by the watershed groups, provides a powerful foundation for characterizing, assessing, analyzing, and maintaining the status and health of a watershed.
• Illinois Watersheds – Link to USEPA Watershed website
• Link to Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation and Development Agency:   A partner with Madison County Planning and Development
• Web Link to the Storm Water Authority.org:   This link is to a site where engineers, contractors, developers, site owners and regulators can learn and share information. It’s a place to research best management practices and regulations. A place with the latest news on storm water management and treatment. A place that helps you implement the best plan, reduce short- and long-term costs, and make informed decisions.
• Link to view the Preliminary Flood Zone Maps for the Metro-East
• Illinois Environmental Council:   Madison County is a member of the Illinois Environmental Council.
• Illinois Clean Energy Foundation: (A Department Environmental Partner)
• The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Link (Partners in Environmental Management Issues)
• Conservation Approach to Residential Development Link
• US Army Corps of Engineers - ESL and Vicinity Eco-Restoration Project Link
• FEMA's Levee Information Link