Watershed Engagement Programming (WEP) Hub

Storm drain with sticks and a plastic water bottle trapped on top.
Topic

Urban and rural stormwater

Storm drain with sticks and a plastic water bottle trapped on top.

Stormwater can have major impacts on water treatment costs but also on wildlife and environment. Making sure to keep storm drains clear is a low-cost practice to implement through your community. However, there are many other programs a city can implement such as street sweeping that make a huge difference in pollutant loads. This page contains information on storm drains, sediment ponds, street sweeping, and other practices important for stormwater. 

A storm drain in a street

General information on stormwater

A curb-cut raingarden with water flowing into it

Different practices for managing stormwater in urban settings.