The Runoff Blog

Where Water Wisdom Meets Real World Action

Fresh perspectives on stormwater, sustainability, and the infrastructure shaping our cities—from the experts making it happen.

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Finance Homeowner Solutions

What is Stormwater Management?

Stormwater management was introduced in the 1970s. With NPDES environmental regulation, stormwater drainage became a growing national agenda.
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DMV Washington DC

Urban Runoff

Dense row housing is common in cities. This architecture allowed workers to live near work and was designed for urban runoff.
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Green Infrastructure Green Roofs Homeowner Solutions Permeable Pavers Urban Planning

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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Finance Homeowner Solutions Permeable Pavers

Permeable Pavers: A Better Option for Driveways

Are permeable pavers a more cost-effective solution than traditional asphalt and concrete? We explain why you shouldn't sleep on this project.
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Case Study Commercial DMV Maintenance Urban Planning Washington DC

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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Finance Incentives and Finance

Types of stormwater incentive programs

What types of stormwater incentive programs are available to property owners looking to enhance their land with green infrastructure?
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DMV Green Roofs Maintenance

Expert Tips: Green Roof Maintenance

A few tips from a green roof expert on how to maintain your green roof during the winter months in areas that get snow and ice.
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Green Roofs Homeowner Solutions Urban Planning

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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Case Study Green Infrastructure Homeowner Solutions Washington DC

Water Runoff in Chesapeake Bay

Why is water runoff into the Chesapeake Bay so important? It's not SIMPLY about water quality if has many impacts on the entire northwest.
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