Rainwater Harvesting
An Intro to Stormwater Credit Trading Programs
TLDR: Stormwater Retention Credits, also called Stormwater Credit Trading Programs, are ways to benefit developers and property owners by buying and selling stormwater best…
The Runoff Blog
Urban Planning
Urban planning can enhance local weather, and water quality, and save on city budget costs.
Case Study
Enhanced towns & cities: building community green infrastructure
TLDR: Utilizing grants, stormwater management programs, and community empowerment can lead to building community green infrastructure that solves drainage problems aesthetically…
Rainwater Harvesting
Is Rainwater Collection Legal in Your State? A Complete 50-State Guide
Rainwater collection is legal in all 50 US states, but regulations vary significantly – from no restrictions at all to strict volume caps and permit requirements. Most states…
Case Study
Stormwater Management: Takoma Park, MD
If your property repeatedly flooded due to poor stormwater management and water coming from further uphill, what would you do to fix it? Would you try and control the flooding on…
Permeable Pavers
Impervious Surfaces and Environmental Impact
When permitting or applying for a stormwater incentive, you might see the phrase, “impervious surface”. An impervious surface is an area where water can not seep into the group,…
Green Infrastructure
Intro to Green Infrastructure | Stormwater Systems
Wet Weather Turns into Water Runoff Stormwater runoff is the single largest cause of water pollution, flooding and property damage. According to FEMA, just one inch of rain can…
Case Study
SRC Program: Yellow Cab Company
Using Rainplan, Yellow Enterprises located at 1336 Bladensburg Ave Washington, DC 20002 was able to benefit from local incentives available to property owners within the City to…
Green Roofs
Why Green Roofs Are the Best Project for 2022
Green roofs last twice as long, minimize sound, refract heat away from your home and neighbors, plus they’re becoming an affordable investment to standard roofs.