Environmental Justice Considerations from a Grant and Municipal Stormwater Permit Perspective

Presenters: Abbey Stockwell and Stephanie Herbst, Ecology This presentation with the Department of Ecology explores how equity and community impacts intersect with NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit compliance and Ecology Water Quality Combined funding opportunities. We will highlight how grant programs and municipal stormwater permits incorporate environmental justice principles to ensure that historically underserved communities benefit from infrastructure investments. Attendees will gain insight into strategies for integrating environmental justice considerations into funding applications, project design, permitting processes, and project implementation.