About NEWSC: Mission & Vision Statements

Vision:

The Northeast Stormwater Consortium is envisioned as a network of communities that will equitably share resources to cost-effectively address stormwater issues and ultimately achieve behavior change, thereby improving watershed health.  While regulatory compliance is acknowledged as one reason for being, member communities are committed to enhancing area residents’ quality of life through stormwater management and recognize the importance of doing more than just “getting by.” Member communities see the connection between effective stormwater management and clean water for drinking and recreating, reduced flooding, and enhanced beauty and health of streams and lakes.

Mission:

The mission of the Northeast Wisconsin Stormwater Consortium is to facilitate efficient implementation of stormwater programs locally and regionally that will both meet DNR and EPA regulatory requirements and maximize the benefit of stormwater activities to the watershed by fostering partnerships, and by providing technical, administrative, and financial assistance to members. Specifically, NEWSC’s mission will be achieved by:

• Fostering Partnerships -- enhancing communication across jurisdictional boundaries and providing a forum for discussions about regional approaches to stormwater management.
• Sharing Information – being a clearinghouse of information, knowledge and experience with best management practices, ordinances and other stormwater concerns and programs.
• Administrative Efficiency -- working toward efficient regulatory compliance by sharing information and experiences with the permit process; partnering on certain required program elements for the permit; or, formally submitting joint permit applications.
• Pooling Financial Resources - pooling financial, staffing, or other resources to obtain the services and supplies necessary to implement programs required under the permit (e.g. outreach materials).