Stormwater Management

Stormwater carries untreated water runoff directly into creeks and rivers and, by doing so, impacts our environment. Improper disposal of wastes, such as oil, paint, fertilizer and pesticides will pollute the stormwater and destroy plants, endanger wildlife and affect drinking water. Never dump materials, including grass clippings, into any storm drain or drainage canal, and be sure to keep any catch basins on your property free of grass clippings and debris.

South Lyon Community Schools will strive to be good stewards of the land within their jurisdiction and to use appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) to contribute to the improvement of water quality in the Huron River Watershed where they are located. 

SLCS has developed a Stormwater Management Plan in order to comply with the requirements of the MS4 Jurisdictional General Permit.  The plan will:

• Define BMPs that are site-specific and cost-effective
• Identify  specific actions designed to meet the six minimum control measures
• Outline measurable goals
• Present a schedule for achieving those goals
• Describe the procedures for reporting plan effectiveness

South Lyon Community Schools is committed to practicing sound stormwater management practices and to observance and adherence to all local, state and federal stormwater rules and regulations. Click here to view the Stormwater Management Program Annual Report.

Get Involved

SLCS encourages all students, faculty, staff, parents and visitors to get involved with the opportunities provided by the local watershed groups including the Huron River Watershed Council and the Friends of the Rouge. Both groups host events throughout the year, such as community monitoring events, clean-up activities, as well as educational opportunities for students and parents.

Report an Illicit Discharge!

If you see someone dumping illegal materials down a storm drain or into a waterway, report it immediately.