The City of Pacific Grove is currently estimated to have a 44% cover of impervious surfaces within the watershed areas that discharge into the Area of Special Biological Significance (ASBS) and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS). To address the detrimental environmental impacts of urban stormwater runoff to the ASBS and the MBNMS, this project examines existing combative methods and public education established and implemented within the city of Pacific Grove. Urban stormwater runoff mitigation techniques implemented elsewhere were also researched to provide suggestive models for the city. A survey of general stormwater knowledge among Monterey Peninsula residents was conducted and the results were examined to consider effective areas of public education. Results of such assessment imply and direct the need for public education and outreach and applied stormwater runoff mitigation methods within the city. Recommendations for current and future stormwater management practices were given based on the city’s current infrastructure.