Stormwater features can be incorporated into relatively narrow spaces at a development site, and they can meet landscaping requirements set forth in many cities' development codes.

Ready to begin implementation? Use the following resources as a guide as you begin to incorporate the principles and practices of sustainable stormwater management into your development projects.

BMPs from Start to Finish (PDF, 89K)
The decision to include sustainable stormwater practices affects every stage of project planning. A general guide for accommodating these practices can help streamline and ease project implementation.

Design Considerations (PDF, 65K)
Sustainable stormwater practices bring new challenges and decision points to project development. Let the goals and objectives of each project help determine the best approach to take.

When Does Green Infrastructure Make Sense? (PDF, 63K)
Finding ways to make direct comparisons between "sustainable" and "traditional" stormwater management practices facilitates planning and design. Identifying the ways BMPs can support project goals and requirements is a powerful tool for promoting their use and acceptance.

Trash and debris can quickly turn an attractive, functional landscape feature into a nuisance.

Metrics and Measurement (PDF, 88K)
Establishing quantifiable goals provides a mechanism for determining whether objectives are met and provides data for future projects.

Successful Public Education Systems (PDF, 76K)
Public education about stormwater can take many forms. Successful implementation of a public education campaign can raise awareness and promote acceptance of sustainable stormwater practice.