About Us

History

In 2002, Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance began exploring the creation of an organization to assist local and county governments in cooperative efforts to address stormwater management.  The Northeast Wisconsin Stormwater Consortium (NEWSC) was created as a result. In 2004, NEWSC received $16,000 in grants from the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc. and the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. These grants allowed NEWSC to incur administrative costs and hire a coordinator.

At a September 20, 2004 meeting, NEWSC developed by-laws and elected officers. In addition, four working committees were created to address the six minimum control measures required by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

The NEWSC organization was the result of the efforts of representatives from the following agencies, nonprofit organizations, area communities, and businesses:

Outagamie County
Calumet County
Brown County
Winnebago County
City of Appleton
City of Green Bay
City of Oshkosh
City of DePere
City of Kaukauna
City of Neenah
City of Fond du Lac
Town of Neenah
Town of Grand Chute
STS Consultants
OMNNI & Associates
Neenah Foundry
Mead & Hunt Consultants
University of Wisconsin— Extension
Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance
American Public Works Association

Mission

The mission of the Northeast Wisconsin Stormwater Consortium is to facilitate efficient implementation of stormwater programs locally and regionally that will both meet DNR and EPA regulatory requirements and maximize the benefit of stormwater activities to the watershed by fostering partnerships, and by providing technical, administrative, and financial assistance to members. Specifically, NEWSC's mission will be achieved by:

• Fostering Partnerships - enhancing communication across jurisdictional boundaries and providing a forum for discussions about regional approaches to stormwater management.
• Sharing Information - being a clearinghouse of information, knowledge and experience with best management practices, ordinances and other stormwater concerns and programs.
• Administrative Efficiency - working toward efficient regulatory compliance by sharing information and experiences with the permit process; partnering on certain required program elements for the permit; or, formally submitting joint permit applications. 
• Pooling Financial Resources - pooling financial, staffing, or other resources to obtain the services and supplies necessary to implement programs required under the permit (e.g. outreach materials).

Vision

The Northeast Stormwater Consortium is envisioned as a network of communities that will equitably share resources to cost-effectively address stormwater issues and ultimately achieve behavior change, thereby improving watershed health.  While regulatory compliance is acknowledged as one reason for being, member communities are committed to enhancing area residents' quality of life through stormwater management and recognize the importance of doing more than just "getting by." Member communities see the connection between effective stormwater management and clean water for drinking and recreating, reduced flooding, and enhanced beauty and health of streams and lakes.

Current NEWSC Members

For more information on how your community, business or agency can become a member of NEWSC, click here.

NEWSC Contact Information