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1. What is stormwater?

All precipitation falling from the sky, whether it is rain or snow, is considered stormwater once it hits the ground. 

2. Who is responsible for managing stormwater?

It is the responsibility of many government agencies and individual property owners to manage stormwater.

• Most, but not all, storm water drainage structures along county roads fall under the Grand Traverse County Road Commission (GTCRC) jurisdiction. 
• Regulated county drains, which can be located near a road or far away from a road, are under the Grand Traverse County Drain Commissioner’s jurisdiction. 
• Cities and villages are responsible for public storm water management systems within their respective limits.  
• Private developers and individual property owners have responsibility for private storm water systems.