What is it?

Stormwater management is a system of adopted best management practices to reduce the amount of storm runoff, decrease the amount of sediments and pollutants entering streams, and increase water infiltration. Stormwater management plans and BMPs can be implemented for residential properties,

Conservation Benefits

• Reduces stormwater runoff velocites before entering streams
• Reduces sediment and pollution entering streams

What does it include?

Stormwater management BMPs can include

• Communication with the public about stormwater
• Composting
• Constructed wetlands
• Decreasing impervious surfaces like streets, parking lots, and sidewalks
• Implementing conservation ordinances
• Infiltration, filtration, detention, and retention systems
• Proper application , storage , and disposal of chemicals to reduce chemical runoff
• Proper disposal of pet and animal waste
• Proper maintenance and repair of sewer/stormwater systems and facilities
• Protecting riparian buffer areas
• Rainwater harvesting