Urban development increases stormwater runoff, which can cause flooding and pollute waterways. Stormwater engineers design systems like ponds and wetlands to manage runoff from large developments.

Edwardsville, Kansas neighbors are calling on the city to fix a stormwater run off issue they claim the city made worse. KSHB ...

Stormwater runoff is a leading cause of pollutants, like phosphorus, entering Lake Champlain and fueling harmful cyanobacteria blooms. The program, BLUE BTV, targets private property owners to build ...

As rain falls, lurking within stormwater runoff are hidden microplastics, polluting the water sources they drain into. Even ...

Disconnecting impervious surfaces, like directing gutters onto lawns instead of driveways, can significantly reduce stormwater runoff. Rain barrels offer a free water source for gardens (non-edible) ...

Heavy rainfall in central Massachusetts caused flooding and evacuations in September 2023. Solutions include increasing vegetation and holding property owners accountable for runoff. Attleboro is ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that Aspen City Council showed varying opinions regarding the existing threshold at which a development must adhere to stormwater infrastructure ...

As rain and snowmelt wash chemical pollutants into Minneapolis lakes and the Mississippi River, University of Minnesota researchers are studying how to manage them. Minneapolis is rich with natural ...