Blenheim Stormwater Strategy - Action Plan 5 Schedule 5 – Stakeholder Engagement and Education Actions # Action Priority Timeframe Indicator 1d Develop a broader MDC wide awarenesscampaign on environmental issues, including Medium Short stormwater. This should include targeted education packages, including for homeowners to ensure they understand what can and cannot be discharged into Council’s stormwater system. 2e Identify examples of best practice that Councilwill accept. Low Short 12a Improve the understanding of the generalpublic of the effects of stormwater derived High Short sediments and contaminants on the ecological and amenity values of the receiving environments. 12b Carry out industry specific educationprogrammes, outlining the impact of the High Medium specific contaminants on the environment. 12c Improve the understanding of costs associatedwith managing flooding and contamination Medium Medium issues. 12d Develop partnerships with local schoolsspecifically on stormwater management and Medium Medium stream protection. provide resource materials. 13a Develop guidelines/training – regular andongoing programme for regulatory staff Medium Short processing/compliance consents (SW, subdivision, building). Beca // 28 May 2009 4260171 // NZ1-1630756-12 0.12 Page 124