Rural Stormwater Coalition

Who we are: The Rural Stormwater Coalition of Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties was formed in December 2007 with the goal for a regional approach to stormwater education and outreach. The regional coalition approach was fostered by the Water Quality Coordinating Committees and the Soil & Water Conservation Districts of Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties. The Coalition is made up of local agencies and municipal representatives focusing on stormwater management issues.

What we do: The Rural Stormwater Coalition provides education and outreach to municipal staff and the general public. Program offerings include municipal trainings on the New York State DEC SPDES general permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity. Currently, the coalition has a rain barrel program for the general public in an effort to reduce stormwater runoff from residential sites.

Who to Contact:

Who to Contact:

Chemung County- Jessica Verrigni
                         Chemung County Stormwater Coalition
                         851 Chemung Street
                         Horseheads, NY 14845
                         (607) 796-2216

Schuyler County- Elaine Dalrymple
                        Schuyler County SWCD
Lee Harlan Soil and Water Conservation Center
2400 Meads Hill Road
   Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-0878

Steuben County- Jeff Parker
                        Steuben County SWCD
                        USDA Service Center
                        415 West Morris Street
                        Bath, NY 14810
                        (607) 776-7398 Ext. 3

STC Region- Janet Thigpen
Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board
   8 Denison Parkway East, Suite 310
   Corning, NY 14830
   (607)737-5271

Jessica Verrigni, CPESC, CPSWQ is assisting municipalities in Chemung and Schuyler with:
-SWPPP Review
-Construction Site Inspections
-Technical training
-Formal complaint investigation
-Municipal outreach

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Rural Stormwater Coalition