WRIA 1 Watershed Management Project
Management Option Catalog

Catalog Index  LM5.1

Category Land Management Options

Sub-Category Municipal Best Management Practices

Option Storm Water Best Management Practices

Definition

Storm water best management practices would involve implementation of best management practices for storm water.


Location Municipalities

Benefits Fish Habitat:

  • Storm water best management practices could reduce the introduction of contaminants into fish habitats.

  • Storm water best management practices could improve channel stability.
Water Quantity:

  • Storm water best management practices could provide a source of water for recharge or other storage options.
Water Quality:

  • Storm water best management practices could reduce the introduction of contaminants into public waters.
Instream Flows:

  • Storm water best management practices could reduce peak flows and enhance low flows.
Other:

  • Storm water best management practices could facilitate compliance with the Clean Water Act.

  • Storm water best management practices could provide public education opportunities.
Challenges

None listed in database.
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