Stormwater Commission
Purpose/Mission Statement

The purpose of this COMMISSION shall be to develop recommendations and provide advice to the Jackson County Executive, County Legislature, area municipalities, and the Missouri Legislature. This purpose will include coordination efforts on stormwater management issues and projects throughout Jackson County. The effort can be viewed as addressing a comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan for Jackson County, Missouri. Specific areas of emphasis will include:

1. Watershed management and erosion/sediment control 5 - year plan.
2. Develop and recommend regional stormwater management regulations.
3. Standardization of regional ordinances and regulations.
4. Coordination of stormwater grant processes.
5. Development of suggested methods of administering revenue sources for regional stormwater management and flood control.
6. Conducting surveys of regional needs.
7. Promotion of community educational and awareness programs.
8. Maintenance of awareness of all national, state and regional initiatives.
9. Preperation of a comprehensive storm water plans for watersheds and sub-watersheds.