Promoting Natural Solutions For Urban Stormwater Management
As a continuation of its efforts to help municipalities reduce the negative impacts of stormwater runoff, the U.S. EPA has announced the publication of the last in its series of 12 ‘Barrier Buster’ fact sheets on low-impact development (LID) for urban stormwater management. Unlike previous fact sheets focused on physical implementations, the latest document focuses on state and local development codes a key gating factor in permitting the installation of green, stormwater infrastructure and mitigation practices. Here is an overview of how that pivotal factor in the overall program can streamline efforts to resolve a wide range of urban stormwater challenges