Waco Industry Compliance Group (WIC💧G)
WIC💧G Partners, Don't Forget to Register for GCC!
Green Communities Conference Sept. 17 – 18, 2025
WICG watershed professionals can get a complimentary two-day conference pass, plus a field trip ticket add-on, courtesy of City of Waco Watershed Protection.
On the registration page, select "Watershed Professional Registration" at the bottom of the ticket options section. You'll find the code to redeem your field trip add-on in the registration information.
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The City of Waco has developed the Watershed Industry Compliance Group (WICG) to foster relationships between local manufacturers and the municipality. This initiative allows local industries and businesses to share their innovative stormwater control measures and compliance achievements, ultimately strengthening community connections under the "Know Your Neighbor" theme.
Established in 2021, the WICG is a unique component of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. Its purpose is to publicly acknowledge local industries and businesses for their on-site watershed protection measures and compliance-driven strategies to safeguard the waters of the United States.
Navigating regulatory compliance can be complex, often posing challenges for industry managers in keeping up with stormwater requirements. The WICG serves as a networking resource by offering informative educational workshops, conducting on-site compliance reviews, and assisting entities in connecting with state agencies. As participating entities are committed to preventive stormwater control measures, green infrastructure, and environmental sustainability, the WICG will recognize consistent efforts with the distinction of a potential WICG five-star designation for industries and businesses.
This initiative will also encourage neighboring MS4s to adopt comprehensive awareness practices to improve water quality. WICG promotes the active support and prioritization of environmental watershed compliance as a key business focus.
Becoming a WIC💧G Partner
WICG meetings are scheduled twice a year for environmental stormwater personnel and industry managers. Attending one of these free meetings is all it takes to become a partner. The meetings include:
- A complimentary lunch provided by Waco Industry Compliance Group
- Host Industry or Business Presentation and Facility Tour
- Networking Opportunities with Local Industries and Businesses
- Swag and Door Prizes
- TCEQ & EPA Stormwater Compliance Updates and Workshops
- WICG Accessories & Recognition of Five-Star Entities
WIC💧G Five E-Factors
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Equip industrial personnel through training and onsite inspections and assistance in collaboration with TCEQ Small Business and Local Government Assistance.
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Encourage industrial relationships through networking opportunities where ideas and support are exchanged that strengthen collaborations.
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Enhance sustainability conversations, fostering collaboration to tackle environmental goals and provide resources to implement parent and partner company ESG plans.
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Engage the community providing opportunities to strengthen industrial community outreach, engagement, and education for a cleaner environment that protects our natural resources.
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Elevate the City of Waco through a relationship and teamwork approach to handling stormwater compliance and spill response, protecting our citizens, industrial partners and the environment.
Recognized 5-Star Facilities
2024 Five Star Recipients
- Mars Wrigley
- Cargill
- M. Lipsitz
- Uzin Utz
Guidelines
⭐ Positive compliance history of 1+ years based on monitoring program observation inspections.
⭐⭐ Industry and/or business promotes sustainability, recycling, and is environmentally aware through documented internal or external program.
⭐⭐⭐ Has participated in and passed an onsite inspection in compliance with all general and sector specific requirement of the Multi-Sector General Permit.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Completed MSGP Annual Report and submitted to City of Waco MS4 program for review to increase transparency and collaboration.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Has invested in stormwater pollution prevention team by sending them to ongoing stormwater compliance education beyond the onsite required education of MSGP facility personnel through attendance and participation in regional, state, or national stormwater conferences.
WIC💧G Partners
- AbbVie INC
- Alamo Structural Steel
- B&B Auto Sales
- Baylor Univ. EHS
- Cargill Protein Group
- City of Waco Infrastructure Services
- City of Waco Parks and Recreation
- City of Waco Public Works
- City of Waco Solid Waste
- City of Waco Stormwater Compliance
- CMC Recycling
- Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
- Envoy Air
- Fikes Terminal Supply
- Flint Hills Resources
- H&B Packing
- Hobbs Bonded Fibers
- Howmet Aerospace
- Jebro Inc.
- Jessup Housing
- JMJ Wrecking
- Keep Waco Beautiful
- L3 Harris
- M. Lipsitz Recycling
- Marathon Northco
- Mars Wrigley
- Packaging Corporation of America
- Pilgrim's Pride
- Polyglass USA Inc.
- Refresco Beverages
- Rinker Materials
- Safety-Kleen Systems
- Sunbright Recycling
- TCEQ Region 9 SBLGA
- Texas State Technical College
- Time Manufacturing Co.
- Toppan Packing Company
- TYMCO, Inc.
- Uzin Utz North America Inc.
- VanTran Transformers
- Waco Boom
- Waco Chamber of Commerce
- Waco Police Department
Previous WIC💧G Luncheon
VanTran Transformers hosted our WICG luncheon on July 23, 2025. We welcomed more than 70 guests from a range of industries, businesses, and regulatory agencies. The event highlighted a new part of our WICG vision: E-Factors group conversations. These sessions help our local industry partners work together on compliance and better serve our community. We enjoyed hearing from excellent speakers, and VanTran Transformers made the event special by giving everyone a unique Stanley Mug.
