Stormwater Strategies Community Responses to Runoff Pollution

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This May 1999 report from the Natural Resources Defense Council documents some of the most effective strategies being employed by communities around the country to control urban runoff pollution, which is among the top sources of water contamination in the country today. The collection of 100 case studies compiled and evaluated here is intended to serve as a guide for local decisionmakers, municipal officials, and environmental activists; it is also a resource for citizens concerned about the quality of their local environment. Added in October 2001 is a new chapter on low-impact development, which has emerged as a simple, effective and economical stormwater strategy that also carries a broader aesthetic appeal.

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Date Of Record Release	2010-12-29 15:15:41
Description	This May 1999 report from the Natural Resources Defense Council documents some of the most effective strategies being employed by communities around the country to control urban runoff pollution, which is among the top sources of water contamination in the country today. The collection of 100 case studies compiled and evaluated here is intended to serve as a guide for local decisionmakers, municipal officials, and environmental activists; it is also a resource for citizens concerned about the quality of their local environment. Added in October 2001 is a new chapter on low-impact development, which has emerged as a simple, effective and economical stormwater strategy that also carries a broader aesthetic appeal.
Classification	Water and Wastewater -- Pollution Prevention Sustainability Water and Wastewater -- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Water and Wastewater -- Watersheds and Wetlands Water and Wastewater -- Water Management
Resource Type	Case Study Publication
Format	Text
Subject	Water--Pollution Watersheds Sustainable development Environmental impact analysis Hydrology Runoff Urban ecology Trees Water quality management Trees in Cities
Source	Natural Resources Defense Council
Keyword	Low impact development, LID, Water management, Pollution, Stormwater, Runoff, Principles, Practices, Retrofitting, Ultra urban environment, Benefits, Strategies, Green roof, Peak discharge, Hydrologic analysis, Water quality, Control, Trans-agency resources for environmental and economic sustainability, TREES, Seattle Millennium Project, SEA, Rain garden, Urban watershed, Pollutant removal, Water quality protection, Water supply, Reservoir, Zero impact
Selector	Selection Committee
Date Of Record Creation	2010-12-29 15:04:09
Education Level	College Technician/Professional/Faculty College (13 - 14) College (15 - 16) College - Graduate Level
Date Last Modified	2010-12-29 15:15:41
Language	English

Date Record Checked: 2010-12-29 00:00:00 (W3C-DTF)

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