NDOT's Stormwater program is one of many throughout the state that works to preserve Nevada's waterways through public education and outreach. Other agencies across the state have a common goal of keeping pollutants out of stormwater, which can contaminate water and kill wildlife.

Nevada Stormwater Agencies

There is so much to learn about keeping our waterways clean. Here are other organizations across the state that are working to preserve clean water, as well as federal agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection.

• EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES):  The NPDES permit program addresses water pollution through the regulation of point sources that discharge pollutants into waterways as part of the 1972 Clean Water Act.
• Nevada Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Water Pollution Control: The BWPC protects Nevada's waterways from the discharge of pollutants through enforcement of the state's water pollution control laws and regulations.
• Truckee Meadows Stormwater Quality Management Program: TMSWPCC implements the Truckee Meadows Storm Water Management Program to protect the water quality of local waterways, streams and the Truckee River.
• Douglas County Stormwater Management Program: In Douglas County, the Clear Creek area and parts of Johnson Lane are subject to Clean Water Act stormwater regulations.
• Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Water Quality and Stormwater Management: The TRPA is the regulatory body for Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada. Lake Tahoe's famous clarity has been affected by stormwater runoff, and the lake's water quality is impacted to stormwater management around the lake.
• Las Vegas Valley Stormwater Quality Management Management Committee: The SQMC is a community partnership of the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and is committed to the development and implementation of stormwater pollution monitoring, control and outreach efforts within the Las Vegas Valley.
• Clark County Water Quality: This Southern Nevada agency is funded through grants from NDEP and serves to protect and preserve Clark County’s water resources through long-term planning, compliance assurance, and public outreach. 

Helpful Recycling & Hazardous Waste Disposal Links

• UNR's Business Environmental Program: Nevada Business Environmental Program (BEP) provides environmental assistance for businesses.
• Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Recycling Guide: KTMB offers this one-stop-shop for recycling all sorts of hazardous waste and household materials such as automotive materials and e-waste.
• Waste Management: Sign up for Waste Management's Residential Recycling Program.
• Nevada Recycles: Learn where to recycle in Nevada through NDEP's Nevada Recycles program.
• Republic Services: Provides reliable and responsible recycling and waste disposal services.

General Contact Information

Nevada Department of Transportation, Environmental Division
1263 S. Stewart Street
Carson City, NV 89712
Main Telephone: (775) 888-7771

Administration Bios & Contact Information

My-Linh Nguyen, Ph.D., P.E.
Chief, Environmental Division

My-Linh Nguyen is a professional engineer with more than 20 years of experience in water resource management, research, and regulatory oversight. Prior to joining NDOT in 2020, she supervised and participated in numerous environmental programs that protect public health and the environment in the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). Before joining NDEP in 2006, she was a research manager at the Water Research Foundation in Denver, Colorado.  

James Murphy, M.S.
Chief, Stormwater Program

James Murphy started his tenure with the Nevada Department of Transportation in 2004 as a biologist. He started working for NDOT’s Stormwater Management division in 2009 and has managed all aspects of the program since 2009. He began his career working for the U.S. Forest Service and then worked for the Nevada Division of Water Resources in the State Engineer’s Office. He has a bachelor’s degree in range and forest management and a master’s degree in hydrology from the University of Nevada, Reno.