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LID - Vegetated roof
Vegetated roof
Vegetated roofs are layers of engineered soil and vegetation on a flat or gently sloping roof. The design of a green roof depends on the structure, desired function and…
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LID - Bioretention
Bioretention
Swales, cells and planters
Bioretention uses an engineered, shallow depression with a specific soil mix and plants adapted to the local climate to collect surface runoff…
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LID - Rain gardens
Rain gardens
Rain gardens act much like bioretention facilities, but are typically smaller and not engineered. Often, they are shallow depressions in a small catchment area that naturally…
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LID - Rainwater harvesting
Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting systems collect and store rainfall for later use. When designed appropriately, rainwater harvesting systems slow and reduce runoff and…
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LID - Native plantings
Native plantings
Landscape beds and trees
Mature native vegetation and soil are necessary to maintain watershed hydrology, stable stream channels, functioning wetlands and healthy…
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Business - Dumpster Maintenance
Dumpster maintenance
Covered and contained dumpsters keep rain out.
Dumpsters can be a major source of pollution if not maintained properly. Rainwater becomes…
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Business - Professional landscaping
Professional landscaping
Landscape management can create polluted storm runoff by moving soil, removing vegetation, watering, and applying
fertilizers, pesticides…
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Business - Surface cleaning
Surface cleaning
Pressure washing can contribute to water pollution
if runoff enters storm drains.Cleaning projects can create contaminated runoff that pollute our streams…
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Business - Spill kit
Spill kit
Having a spill kit and employees that know how to properly use it can save your business time and money, while preventing pollution from reaching our streams and rivers. Keep …
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Residents - Yard and garden
Yard and garden
Normal yard maintenance activities such as watering, fertilizing, applying pesticides, or disposing of clippings can all contribute to water pollution problems if not…