Stormwater is precipitation that flows over impervious surfaces and doesn’t absorb into the ground. As this excess water accumulates, it can carry pollution to rivers, streams and lakes.
Stormwater Resources for Homeowners
- What happens “After the Storm?” This brochure from the EPA shares stormwater basics and what individuals can do: After the Storm.
- Rain gardens prevent stormwater runoff from your yard. This publication on Rain Gardens from University of Wisconsin shows you step by step how to build a rain garden.
- Learn more about Low Impact Development such as pervious paving, bioretention, rain gardens and more: http://www.lowimpactdevelopment.org/links.htm.
- Native landscaping helps control runoff. Find out more about how to incorporate native landscaping on your property with this NRCS publication: Creating Native Landscapes in the Northern Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains.
Stormwater Resources for Municipalities and the Development Community
- Information on Stormwater Permits: http://deq.mt.gov/wqinfo/MPDES/PermitTypes.asp.
- Stormwater management best management practices interactive training CD. http://stormwater.montana.edu.
- Financing stormwater programs in urban areas: http://stormwaterfinance.urbancenter.iupui.edu/.
- Interactive website with information on low impact development and stormwater management for urban, residential and transportation projects: http://www.lid-stormwater.net/.
- Stormwater manager’s website where ample resources are available: http://www.stormwatercenter.net/.
- International Erosion Control Association provides online trainings and other resources: http://www.ieca.org/.
- EPA's poster of BMP’s for construction sites: Maintain Your BMP's .
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