**This website is a Beta Test Version. Additional information will be added when available.

Project Types
The information is grouped into four (4) major program areas: Ordinances, Technical Guidance, Demonstration of Effectiveness, Outreach and Education.



Ordinances
This section contains existing and model ordinances that focus primarily on the integration of LID approaches into the planning, design, and permitting of stormwater management.

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Technical Guidance
This section includes manuals, toolboxes, websites and other documents that provide guidance for communities, engineers, landscape architects, planners, developers and homeowners in planning and implementing LID programs and projects.

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Demonstration of Effectiveness
This section includes information on research and case studies that have documented the effectiveness of LID techniques.

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Outreach and Education
This section includes programs that support the integration of LID strategies and tools into stormwater management programs. It also includes links to educational materials and guidance for those interested in establishing educational and outreach programs.

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Last updated: Friday, March 5, 2004



Street Tree Filter, Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.

Chicago City Hall, Urban Heat Island Initiative project (Source: Roofscapes, Inc.)

Curb Cut for Bioretention

“SEA” Street Demonstration Project, Seattle, WA

Adelphi Road, near Mary Harris Jones Elementary School, Source: Prince George's County, MD photograph

Permeable Pavement Parking Area Retrofit, Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.

Runoff from Lawn to Bioretention

Typical rain barrel set-up for a residential property. (Source: District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority)

Retrofit of an island in Inglewood Office Park, MD