Perkins Township is considered a Small MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Operator under the Environmental Protection Agency's Phase 2 Storm Water Rule.  Since 2003, the township has been a member of the Erie County Storm Water Committee cooperating with other Erie County jurisdictions to implement the Erie County Urbanized Area Storm Water Management Plan.

The township is tasked with implementing regulations and policies to improve and protect water quality in area streams and ultimately our Great Lake, Erie.