Homeowner Solutions
Best Residential Rainwater Harvesting System
What is the best residential rainwater harvesting system? The best residential rainwater harvesting system depends on property size, intended water use, budget, and local…
The Runoff Blog
Where Water Wisdom Meets Real World Action
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…
Commercial
Commercial Property Drought Landscaping
With cities moving into stricter water conservation methods, it has never been a better time to transform commercial property drought landscaping. You might have heard of…
Homeowner Solutions
Rain Barrel Ideas for Summer
Did you come to this post looking for rain barrel ideas and information? You’re not alone! With summer technically just starting and the heat index in many areas hitting record…
Finance
Drought-Resistant Design: Xeriscaping on a Budget
Drought-resistant landscaping is the new American culture, and many look for ways to start xeriscaping on a budget. Some might find it hard to give up the “lush green yard.”…
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,…
Commercial
The Property Owner Guide to Stormwater Utility Fees
Stormwater utility fees are becoming more popular in metropolitan areas due to declining water quality from runoff. We break down the basics of what stormwater fee charges are,…
Commercial
Selecting a Green Infrastructure Contractor
Hiring a professional green infrastructure contractor can be difficult, technical, and outright confusing. Learn what to ask.