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31. LID - Pervious concrete
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LID - Pervious concrete Pervious concrete Pervious concrete is a rigid pavement that uses a cementitious material to bind aggregates. Fine materials are reduced or eliminated to allow gaps in the surface…
32. LID - Porous asphalt
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LID - Porous asphalt Porous asphalt Porous asphalt is a flexible pavement that uses a bituminous material to bind aggregate. Porous asphalt over an aggregate storage bed will reduce stormwater runoff…
33. LID - Vegetated roof
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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…
34. LID - Bioretention
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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…
35. LID - Rain gardens
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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…
36. LID - Rainwater harvesting
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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…
37. LID - Native plantings
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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…
38. Business - Dumpster Maintenance
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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 polluted storm…
39. Business - Professional landscaping
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Business - Professional landscaping Professional landscapingLandscape management can create polluted storm runoff by moving soil, removing vegetation, watering, and applying  fertilizers, pesticides…
40. Business - Surface cleaning
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Business - Surface cleaning Surface cleaning Pressure washing can contribute to water pollutionif runoff enters storm drains.Cleaning projects can create contaminated runoff that pollute our streams and…