Managing stormwater and other BMPs

Stormwater ManagementMinimizing the negative impacts of stormwater runoff is a challenge. With so much impervious surface in urban, suburban, and rural areas, the flow volume and speed of runoff can cause erosion and flooding, as well as deliver pollutants that can threaten the health of downstream rivers and bays. This newsletter, sponsored by the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund, reviews one strategy—a regenerative stormwater conveyance system. A list of common Best Management Practices for coping with stormwater for homeowners, business owners, and municipalities are also listed.