Region 8
Sustainable Stormwater Systems
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Sustainable stormwater systems are those designed to mimic the natural water cycle. Sustainable stormwater systems utilize practices such as infiltration, evapotranspiration, biological treatment, directing runoff, minimization of impervious surfaces, and conservation of natural vegetation.
Documents are provided below in the Adobe PDF format.
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Urban Drainage and Flood Control Distict Criteria Manual - Volume 1 and 2 provide guidance for planning and design of drainageway channels and hydraulic structures. Volume 3 provides guidance for the selection and design of stormwater quality best management practices and provides guidance on how to meet post-construction runoff requirements for all cities within the District's boundaries.
Protecting Water Resources with Smart Growth (EPA) - Includes suggestions for regional watershed-level planning, examples of successful stormwater programs, guidance in creating and maintaining a stormwater utility, and site-level protection and mitigation measures.
The Economics of Low Impact Development - A Literature Review (ECONorthwest)