Through this voluntary, non-regulatory program, business owners and managers can learn ways to prevent stormwater runoff pollution on their properties through the implementation of responsible housekeeping practices.

Preventing stormwater runoff pollution is not complicated, and it does not have to be costly. However, cleaning up water pollution after it has occurred can be both difficult and expensive. This program guides the business owner or manager through easy-to-implement pollution control measures that can prevent stormwater runoff pollution before it occurs. By visiting and evaluating sites, your staff and/or volunteers will be trained to make suggestions on how to improve various housekeeping practices, if needed. Furthermore, by signing a pledge, the business owner or manager agrees to implement and maintain best management practices on premises. A decal is then placed in the window showing customers and employees that the business is concerned about the environment, and a framed certificate of participation is also available for display.

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary can provide you with copies of the "Clean Water Partners Handbook," decals and certificates, as well as technical support to enable you to implement the "Clean Water Partners" program.

Also, many of these materials can be downloaded below as PDF files:

• Decal
• Pledge
• Program Handbook
• Survey
• Facts Sheets:
  • Auto Maintenance, Repair and Fueling Operations
  • Restaurants and Food Service Establishments

To open any PDF file, you will need Adobe Acrobat. Download it here for free.