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Storm Water ManagementThe City of Gladstone operates a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), which consists of streets, gutters, storm drains, ditches, and pipes that collect and convey stormwater runoff from rainfall and snowmelt. This runoff is discharged to local rivers, lakes, streams, and other surface waters.Historically, stormwater management focused primarily on flood control, while the impacts of stormwater runoff on the quality of the nation's lakes, rivers, and streams received relatively little attention. In 1972, the United States Congress enacted the Clean Water Act to protect the nation's surface waters from pollution. As part of this legislation, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) was established and is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the NPDES program, the EPA and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) regulate MS4s to reduce pollutants carried by stormwater runoff and protect water quality. As an MS4 operator, the City of Gladstone is required to develop, implement, and maintain a Stormwater Management Program that meets federal and state permit requirements while protecting local waterways and the environment. Gladstone received its first MS4 permit in 2003 and has continuously operated a Stormwater Management Program to comply with applicable regulations. The current permit cycle began in 2021 and is scheduled to expire in 2026. The City is currently updating its program and preparing for the next permit cycle, which is anticipated to extend through 2031. The City is accepting public comments on the draft program through July 10, 2026. Comments may be submitted by email to stormwater@gladstone.mo.us and will be reviewed and considered for incorporation into the final document prior to submittal. In addition, the draft program will be presented to the Environmental Management Advisory Committee at its public meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026 at 6pm at Gladstone City Hall (7010 N. Holmes).  Storm Water Management Plan 2021-2026 Draft Storm Water Management Plan 2026-2031 Draft MoDNR Operating Permit 2026-2031 Elimination Management Outreach Participation Prevention Run Off Help Links
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