Storm Water Permitting

This program contains documents, forms, and other information pertaining to the WYPDES Storm Water Permitting. 

Active Storm Water Authorizations

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Contact
NAME/EMAIL ADDRESSPROGRAMPHONE
Jason ThomasWYPDES Program Manager307-777-5504
Discharge Permitting  
Kathy Shreve – SupervisorDischarge Permits307-777-7093
Hannah SnitkoDischarge Permits307-777-7081
Jacob BakerDischarge Permits307-777-8991
Anita RehnerStorm Water Permits307-777-5622
Katy SprouseStorm Water Permits307-777-7570
Inspection, Compliance & Enforcement  
Katherine McCrea - SupervisorCompliance & Enforcement307-777-8669
Kevin CampbellNetDMRs, Transfers & Terminations, Compliance & DMRs307-777-2431
Kelsey CoxNetDMRs, Compliance & DMRs307-777-5990
Jim Eisenhauer - Supervisor (Sheridan)Inspections307-675-5636
Adam Quist (Sheridan)Inspections307-675-5631
Jon Deutscher (Sheridan)Inspections307-675-5635
Brad Kniss (Cheyenne)Inspections307-777-2457
Eric Moore (Lander)Inspections307-335-6956
Dave Ferguson (Casper)Inspections307-473-3476
Brittni Miller (Casper)Inspections307-473-3474
Ashley Sands (Pinedale)Inspections307-349-7474

 

Updates
  1. WYPDES permit fees were raised on July 1, 2020.  Fees for storm water permits changed from $100 per each 12-months to $200 per each 12-months.  The maximum fee will be $1000 for a five year term.  All WYPDES permits are affected whether storm water or discharge permits. Permit fees cannot be pro-rated for partial years. Visit our fee calculator. (December 28, 2020)
  2. As of Spring 2023, WDEQ's Wyoming Information Management System (WYIMS) is the preferred method for submitting and managing storm water applications, both new and renewals; transfers; modifications; terminations; and permit contact changes.

    Additional information on how to use WYIMS is available below and under the Storm Water Guidance Documents” tab. Visit https://wyims.wyo.gov/ncore/external/home to create an account and set up new sites or request access to existing sites. Each user must create their own account and, within that account, claim all sites that they would like to access.

    Unable to use WYIMS? Download the applicable fillable PDF application form from the Storm Water Permitting webpage, and submit completed applications with supporting documents and maps via the Electronic Documents Submittal button.

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Fee Calculator

Beginning July 1, 2013 payment of permit fees for individual permits and general permit authorizations are required to be submitted with the permit application or NOI form.  Some types of permits have flat fees and others have variable fees that must be calculated. 

This "Fee Calculator" should be used to determine the proper amount to be submitted with each application or NOI.  Checks should be made out to the "Dept. of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division.

Storm Water Guidance Documents

This resource page contains guidance documents related to WYPDES Storm Water Permitting.

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Storm Water Links

Best Management Practices

  • City of Casper Storm Water Web Page.  The City of Casper has put together a web page with many resources for homeowners to contractors.  (12/07)
  • A Guide to Temporary Erosion-Control Measures for Contractors, Designers and Inspectors (Available Below):  The state of North Dakota has produced this excellent and straightforward guidebook for temporary erosion controls on construction sites. (6/05)

Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practices for the City of Casper Wyoming.  Casper has published this manual for contractors working in Casper.  In addition to recommended BMPs the manual has information City ordinances addressing erosion control. (9/05)

  • Cover Page for Manual (Available Below for Download)
  • BMP Manual  (Available Below for Download)
  • Manual Appendices (Available Below for Download)

This EPA site has published a number of webcasts addressing many aspects of storm water. They may be appropriate for construction, industrial, or municipal applications.  Other EPA storm water related resources including a National Menu of BMPs and various fact sheets can be found on this page.

National Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Database - This database provides monitoring results measuring the effectiveness of structural and non-structural BMPs used around the country.  http://www.bmpdatabase.org/

Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas - This document from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has a wealth of information on protecting surface waters in urban areas.

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