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TENNESSEE STORMWATER ASSOCIATION (TNSA)
 

Purpose
The mission of the TNSA is to assist local government entities in their efforts to comply with State and Federal clean water laws and Stormwater Regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation; and through such assistance, to protect and improve the quality of the waters of Tennessee.  This mission will be accomplished through TNSA members’ exchange of information and knowledge regarding the design, construction, maintenance, administration and operation of stormwater facilities.  The TNSA will promote the dissemination of information in stormwater control measures and the adoption of improved practices in stormwater administration.

Creation
The Tennessee Stormwater Association is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Tennessee.  The Tennessee Stormwater Association (TNSA) was created June 10, 2008 upon the filing of the Charter with the Tennessee Secretary of State.  The TNSA is a state-wide organization operating within the boundaries of the State of Tennessee.

Members
TNSA membership is composed of designated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) including local governments (city and county), universities, military installations, and other entities such as TN Department of Transportation (TDOT).  Associate members include environmental advocacy groups, consultants, vendors etc.

Highlights
The TNSA has been successful in working with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in becoming an active stake holder in the development of the new MS4 permit. 

TNSA has also been successful in obtaining grants to help coordinate education between the various MS4/stormwater communities across the State and to help distribute information to those members.  The grant also funds the creation of localized education material and statewide education programs with some matching funds to assist our members in obtaining the greatest impact with our limited budgets. 

TNSA worked with the TN Department of Transportation, the TN Department of Environment and Conservation, the Tourism Department and other vital partners in the development of the new Guide to Traveling TN Watersheds...a new map to be used as educational material to be distributed across the state at communities and Interstate Welcome Centers and Rest Areas. For more information, visit the Department of Environment & Conservation.
 


COMMUNITY INFO
What You Should Know!
 


The MAY 2010 TN FLOOD Event
emphasized the power and importance stormwater
 has among our communities.
 
 TN Flood Victim Information

TENNESSEAN Flood Resource


WHY ARE STORMWATER AND
 WATERSHEDS IMPORTANT?
Basically because they affect water quality
and quantity, which affects everyone in a community. You may have a stormwater fee on your local water bill or seen the Watershed Signs while traveling along TN highways.
You may have some questions…

 

What is STORMWATER?
Stormwater is rain – rain that picks up pollutants as it washes through an area after a storm. Pollutants such as litter, chemicals, dirt, leaves and pet waste that runs UNTREATED into local streams and lakes.  These local waters are often the drinking water source for communities, so it is important to protect water quality for health, animal habitat and recreational use.
 
Stormwater is also regulated by Federal and State agencies under the Clean Water Act. The stormwater fee helps communities protect local water quality and meet regulations with funding for infrastructure repair and maintenance.

 
 Click here for Local Stormwater Information

What is a WATERSHED?
A watershed is the land region in which
rain drains downhill into the closest creek,
stream, river or lake in the area.

Watersheds range in size from small in your neighborhood, to a large regional area like a basin.

Click here for Watershed Information.

TNSA is dedicated to improving and protecting the quality of Tennessee’s water resources, especially through a coordinated  ‘watershed approach’. This means we are working together with partners across Tennessee to protect and keep our rivers, lakes and streams clean and healthy.

 

 
 
This website was created and hosted through a grant from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to help improve water quality in Tennessee. It was developed in cooperation with TDEC, TDOT, MTSU Center for Environmental Education WaterWorks Program, and UT-MTAS.