Applying for iSWM Certification

iSWM Certification Guidance contains documents that guide local governments in adopting and implementing the iSWM Program and in developing a comprehensive stormwater management program. Additional information is being developed and will be posted. For more information, please contact the NCTCOG Environment & Development Department at iswm@nctcog.org or 817-695-9210.

Certification Process

This section contains the documents need for communities to start their iSWM application. You will find documents that serve as a guide on the procedures of the iSWM Implementation Review Process.

iSWM Implementation Review Process Guide

This document is to serve as a guide on the procedures of the iSWM Implementation Review Process.

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iSWM Program Implementation Tiered Measurement

This document provides communities with a checklist of outcomes that they can use to determine iSWM status when applying to become an iSWM certified community.

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Guidance for Partial Application of Outcomes

This document is to serve as a guide on the intent of the outcomes used to measure a jurisdiction's partial application. It also provides generalized examples of acceptable and not acceptable partial applications.

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Certification Guidance

This section contains documents meant to serve as a guide for municipalities wishing to achieve the iSWM program outcomes.

Redevelopment Guidance

This document provides before and after examples of redevelopment using iSWM principles. Includes labeled drawings and photo examples.

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Benefits and Incentives

Local governments that achieve Bronze, Silver, or Gold iSWM Implementation may be entitled to a series of benefits that are being considered by the iSWM Implementation Subcommittee.

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Sample Ordinance Language for Integrated Site Design Practices

This document can be used as a guide for municipalities wishing to achieve the iSWM program outcomes which may require updates to municipal codes related to site design practices.

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Downstream Assessment Practices Review and Benchmarking

This document provides a summary of review for downstream assessment criteria used by various municipalities and provides additional options when applying the downstream assessment.

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