Managing Stormwater in Your Community - A Guide for Building an Effective Post-Construction Program

Stormwater management is witnessing a growth in creative approaches. Stormwater managers across the country are incorporating stormwater treatment into landscapes and streetscapes. Stormwater is being captured and reused for a variety of beneficial uses.... More

Stormwater management is witnessing a growth in creative approaches. Stormwater managers across the country are incorporating stormwater treatment into landscapes and streetscapes. Stormwater is being captured and reused for a variety of beneficial uses. Stormwater treatment is being incorporated from the rooftop to the conveyance system to the stream edge. Stormwater is being integrated with land use plans to enhance community benefits and water quality. A variety of professionals—engineers, landscape architects, community planners, hydrologists, and public works staff (to name a few)—are now engaged in the challenge of managing stormwater in innovative ways. At the same time, many communities are trying to build adequate programs to meet regulatory and community demands. Stormwater managers are trying to tackle complex issues with limited budgets and staffing. In putting together the guide, we have polled local stormwater managers from across the country and gleaned important lesso Less