Additional Stormwater Management Resources
On this page you will find information related to:
- Stormwater manuals and technical guidance
- Guidance for managing stormwater in karst
- Low Impact Development
- Green Infrastructure
- Runoff Reduction
- Better Site Design
- Environmental Site Design
- Stormwater BMP Maintenance
- Stormwater Monitoring
- General stormwater information
Stormwater Manuals/Technical Guidance
Maryland Stormwater Design Manual - Contains environmental site design guidance, performance criteria, stormwater credits, and karst guidance. Maryland Dept. of the Environment.
Bowling Green KY Stormwater Manual - Guidance for environmentally sensitive development and stormwater management in karst terrain.
Minnesota Stormwater Manual - Minnesota's stomwater manual includes guidance for karst and Better Site Design. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Knox County (TN) Stormwater Ordinance and Manual - Stormwater ordinance and manuals promoting Low Impact Development and karst management. Good overview of planning process and stormwater impacts. Knox County, Tennessee.
Georgia Stormwater Manual - Provides guidance on the basic principles of effective stormwater management and serves as a good technical resource for implementing stormwater management measures for new development and redevelopment.
Iowa Stormwater Manual - Nice interactive manual. Good reference for storm hydrology.
Northern Virginia Stormwater BMP Handbooks - Stuctural and Nonstructural stormwater BMP handbooks. Northern Virginia Regional Commission.
Virginia Draft Stormwater BMP Handbook - Draft chapters of the revised Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook developed to provide additional guidance to accompany proposed regulations. Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Recreation.
Virginia Stormwater Managment Handbook - Virginia's stormwater management handook includes minimum standards, BMP details, and guidance for hydrologic modeling and design in karst (Technical Bulletin #2). Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Recreation.
Karst Stormwater Technical Bulletin - Stormwater design supplement for karst to help engineers, plan reviewers, and public works officials make better stormwater decisions in karst terrain. Chesapeake Stormwater Network.
Stormwater Management Design in Karst Terrane - Guidance from a former Jefferson County Engineer on adjusting hydrology models for karst.
Guidelines for the Discharge of Stormwater at Sinkholes - Guidance for managing stormwater near sinkholes developed by the Virginia Dept. of Transportation.
Geotechnical Engineering Considerations For Stormwater Management In Karst Terrain - Discusses the natural and anthropogenic conditions that can affect the expression of karst features as related to the design and implementation of stormwater management facilities.
Definining Natural Areas Critical for Stormwater Control in Karst - Examination of areas critical for stormwater control in State College, PA with an eye towards protecting or even enhancing critical karst processes.
Design of Stormwater Filtering Systems - A unified design manual for stormwater filtering systems to remove pollutants from urban runoff generated at smaller sites within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The primary audience for the manual are engineers, planners and landscape architects at the local or state level that need to comply with stormwater regulations in urban or suburban areas. Center for Watershed Protection.
Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Lectures - Presentations on drainage, soil compaction, mass grading, etc.
Landscape Guide for Stormwater BMP Design - This guide was developed to assist designers through the process of selecting and planting native plant species appropriate for a variety of stormwater BMPs in St. Louis, Missouri. The guide discusses key factors in selecting plant material, including native species, invasive species, site preparation, planting design, plant selection and installation and management. The guide presents more specific guidance on landscaping criteria and plant selection for a number specific BMPs. St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District.
Stormwater Infiltration -Treat and Use It - Evaluation of the feasability of stormwater practices for groundwater recharge.
Understanding Hydrologic Process for Better Stormwater Management - Good overview of hydrology as it relates to stormwater management. Penn State Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Using Trees and Structural Soils to Improve Water Quality - System for capturing and retaining stormwater under pavement in structural soil. Virginia Tech.
Low Impact Development Center, Inc. - LID factsheets, manuals, reports, presentations, and links.
EPA Low Impact Development Site - LID factsheets, reports, design manuals, and other resources.
Jordan Cove Urban Watershed Project - Detailed descriptions of LID practices, and technical and non-technical results of BMP implementation.
Dept. of Defense Low Impact Development Manual - Comprehensive manual discusses fundamental concepts of Low Impact Development, stormwater hydrology, design goals and objectives, comparison of LID to conventional practices, BMP cost data, and design examples. U.S. Dept. of Defense.
Low Impact Development Literature Review - Literature review of LID studies that assesses the state of knowledge about LID practices (2000). This report contains a brief overview of LID principles and programmatic issues such as use, ownership and cost. The heart of the document is a summary of the information available regarding the pollutant removal effectiveness of the most common LID practices. Also included on the website are four fact sheets that contain descriptions of local projects where LID practices were used. US EPA.
Low Impact Devlopment Techniques - Nice synthesis of Low Impact Development techniques from Chapter 2 of New Jersey's Stomwater BMP Manual. New Jersey
National Low Impact Development Clearinghouse - Clearinghouse that allows researchers, practitioners, and program managers to collaborate and efficiently disseminate and share information with local governments, states, builders, developers, stakeholders, and environmental groups. The administrative and technical information available through this clearinghouse will be useful to permit writers, local government officials, watershed managers, and stakeholders. Information is grouped into four major program areas: Ordinances, Technical Guidance, Demonstration of Effectiveness, Outreach and Education.
Artful Rainwater Design - The concept of "artful rainwater design" is based on the premise that new stormwater management techniques focusing on non-point source pollution, water balance, and small storm hydrology can also be used to create new site amenities. These designs result in greater user satisfaction and perceived value—i.e. design that not only addresses stormwater management in better ways, but also transforms these management systems into stormwater-based amenities.
Prince George's County Low Impact Development Manuals - Design strategies and hydrologic analysis of Low Impact Development. Prince George's County, MD.
Low Impact Development Technologies - Overview of Low Impact Development principles, benefits, economics and design examples. Whole Building Design Guide - National Institute of Building Sciences.
Falls Hill/Poplar Heights Stormwater Collaborative Process - LID and Runoff Reduction resources and references developed during the Falls Hill/Poplar Heights Stormwater Collaborative Process, Fairfax County, VA.
National LID Atlas - Interactive map with links to LID projects across the U.S.
Green Infrastructure/LID Opportunities & Incentives - Identifies strategies for promoting widespread acceptance of LID strategies and practices, barriers and solutions, and case studies. US EPA.
Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure - US EPA site for basic and technical information and case studies regarding the use of green infrastructure for stormwater management.
Stormwater Management Handbook: Implementing Green Infrastructure in Northern Kentucky Communities - Stormwater management handbook outlining green infrastructure options for development that protect water quality and improve communities. Contains karst related material. Northern Kentucky.
Green Infrastructure/LID Opportunities & Incentives - Identifies strategies for promoting widespread acceptance of LID strategies and practices, barriers and solutions, and case studies. US EPA.
Green Infrastructure Municipal Handbook - Series of documents to help local officials implement green infrastructure in their communities. US EPA.
Plants Not Pipes: Promoting Green Infrastructure in West Virginia - This report, developed for the Region VI Planning and Development Council, introduces green infrastructure related to stormwater runoff, and offers examples of techniques, projects, policies, tools, and assistance relevant to the state and region. Downstream Strategies.
Runoff Reduction Guidance - Technical guidance and worksheets for the Runoff Reduction Method developed by the Center for Watershed Protection, the Chesapeake Stormwater Network, and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Accounting for the Effect of Runoff Reduction on Runoff Hydrographs - Draft discussion on the effects of runoff reduction practices on runoff volumes prepared by Center for Watershed Protection for Virginia DCR.
Baywide Design Specifications - Stormwater Management Practices - Design specifications developed to support implementation of runoff reduction practices in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Chesapeake Stormwater Network.
Greenworks Stormwater Management Videos - Educational videos covering a number of runoff reduction practices.
Better Site Design Publications - A treasure trove of resources for Better Site Design developed by the Center for Watershed Protection.
Environmental Site Design Process and Computations - Technical guidance for implementing Environmental Site Design and computing benefits. Maryland Dept. of the Environment.
Version 2.1 of the Environmental Site Design Spreadsheet - Latest version of the ESD worksheet. Interested users should check website for most recent version.
Assessment and Maintenance of Stormwater Treatment Practices - Online manual to help users assess the performance of, and schedule maintenance for, stormwater treatment practices. University of Minnesota.
Fairfax County, VA Guide to Maintaining Stormwater Management Facilities - Requirements and maintenance information for stormwater management facilities. Fairfax County, VA.
Maintaining Your Detention Pond - Comprehensive guidebook for private owners on the maintenance of stormwater ponds. Alliance of Rouge Communities.
Minnesota Stormwater BMP Maintenance Guidance - Maintenance tips for stormwater practices. See "Stormwater Treatment BMPs" section. Minnesota Metropolitan Council.
Storm Water Best Management Practice Design Guide - See volumes 2 & 3. US EPA.
Stormwater Monitoring to Demonstrate Environmental Results - This report by the Center for Watershed Protection provides guidance for developing a stormwater monitoring program.
Stormwater Portals/The Big Picture
The Chesapeake Stormwater Network - The Chesapeake Stormwater Network advocates for reform of federal, state and local laws, permits, regulations and design manuals to promote more sustainable stormwater management in the Chesapeake Bay. The interactive network aligns and integrates the efforts of thousands of individuals working on the stormwater problem across the Bay.
Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Training Partnership - The Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Training Partnership was created to deliver targeted training on new tools and practices to improve the quality of stormwater runoff.
What's Your Stormwater Paradigm - Good article on the history and evolution of stormwater management practices in the U.S.
Baywide Stormwater Strategy - More than 300 stakeholders provided input to define the actions needed to improve local, state and federal stormwater programs to protect the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary streams from the impacts of future land development.
NRC Report - Urban Stormwater Management in the U.S. - Outlines a series of far-reaching recommendations to reform the current broken stormwater permitting system, and arrives at a consensus on many of the scientific, legal and engineering issues that have long eluded the stormwater management profession.
Center for Watershed Protection - The Center for Watershed Protection works to protect, restore, and enhance our streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and bays. We create viable solutions and partnerships for responsible land and water management so that every community has clean water and healthy natural resources to sustain diverse life.
Illinois Urban Manual - Developed by the NRCS for urban ecosystem protection and enhancement. The Manual provides detailed information and direction on sound planning procedures and principles. It includes detailed data on more than 40 conservation practices designed to reduce erosion and address water quality and stormwater management problems.
Stormwater - Bay Pressures - Chesapeake Bay Program - Overview of stormwater impacts on the Chesapeak Bay.