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impact them directly which often leads to more informed decision making. Public involvement also allows the City to reach residents that might be looking for educational information on water resources or opportunities to get involved in local improvement projects. The City's web site is an alternative medium to provide municipal information to both City residents and those people who live outside Roseville. An electronic version of this Plan is accessible on the City's stormwater webpage. Because the Plan has such a wide audience, including engineers, planners, developers, citizens, scientists and educators; electronic access to the text and mapping creates a better understanding of the goals, policies and activities of this Plan, as well as links to previous studies and tools that will help to make better decisions on projects ranging from a development site plan to a backyard landscaping project. The City will make an ongoing effort on both a City -wide and watershed level toward educating the public by distributing information to its residents on responsible practices they should employ to protect water resources throughout the City. The program can also educate residents on better land use practices such as the benefits of using phosphorus -free fertilizer and keeping grass clipping out of the streets. Educational information will also be provided regarding the proper use of a wide range of lawn chemicals and installing and maintaining rain water gardens. Table 10 Goal 4 — Public Education and Outreach e Policy No. Goal 4: Public Education and Outreac 1 The City will continue to implement an education and outreach program using a variety of media, including use of notices, mailings, local cable television, newsletters, articles in Roseville City News, web sites, workshops and /or presentations to inform the community about water resource issues. 2 The City will continue to conduct a public annual stormwater meeting as described in the City's SWPPP for the MS4 NPDES permit. 3 The City shall make this Plan available to the residents of Roseville and general public through the City's stormwater webpage. 4 The City will use a public involvement process in water resource management decision - making (i.e., the Public Works, Environrnent, and Transportation Commission). 5 The City will make an ongoing effort on both a local and regional level by distributing information to residents on responsible practices to protect water resources such as alternative landscapes, phosphorus free fertilizer, aquatic plant management, proper use of a wide range of lawn chemicals and proper disposal of hazardous household materials etc. 6 The City will work with existing public and private resources to increase public participation in water resources management and disseminate information regarding each of the local watershed management organizations having jurisdiction within the City. Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan ROSEV120222 City of Roseville Page 21