Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Cherokee County Stormwater Management Division is to protect the water quality and aquatic habitat in our streams, rivers, ponds and lakes. The County’s Stormwater Management Plan is designed to meet the requirements of the NPDES Phase II MS4 Stormwater Permit issued by the GA Environmental Protection Division , the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual, and the requirements of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District’s Watershed Management Plan. The County’s Stormwater Management program includes development regulation, inspection and maintenance of County stormwater structures, public education and public involvement in stormwater pollution prevention, erosion and sediment control permitting and inspections for property owners, citizen complaints, and illicit discharge detection and elimination.