The Runoff Blog
Urban Planning
An Intro to Stormwater Credit Trading Programs
Stormwater credit trading programs let developers buy credits from properties with excess green infrastructure. Washington DC, Chicago, and Grand Rapids have active programs.
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Enhanced towns & cities: building community green infrastructure
Communities build green infrastructure through grants, schoolyard projects, and rain gardens. Examples include Denver's art installation and Milwaukee's school programs.
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Is Rainwater Collection Legal in Your State? A Complete 50-State Guide
No, it's legal in all 50 states. Only CO (110 gal), UT (2,500 gal) & NV have restrictions. Full 50-state table with laws, limits & permit requirements.
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Stormwater Management: Takoma Park, MD
What is a PES model and how can your neighborhood work together to solve stormwater management issues? A Takoma Park, Maryland case study.
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Impervious Surfaces and Environmental Impact
What are impervious surfaces and how are they impacting our environments and contributing to climate change?
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Intro to Green Infrastructure | Stormwater Systems
Green infrastructure makes financial sense and it's more accessible than you think. Explore our overview to see if it makes sense for you.
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SRC Program: Yellow Cab Company
Yellow Enterprises benefited from local SRC programs to upgrade their parking lot that treats around 39K gallons per 1" inch of rain.
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Why Green Roofs Are the Best Project for 2022
Green roofs are HUGE in growing urban sustainable neighborhoods. Find out why a green roof is the best project for saving money in 2022.
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