Special Series
Stormwater Solutions: Curbing Toxic Runoff
Stormwater--the rainwater that carries toxic pollutants off roofs, pavement, and yards--is a daunting challenge. It poisons waterways and kills salmon, causes erosion, and fills Northwest basements with smelly sludge.
But there's good news; we already know the best, cheapest solutions for curbing stormwater runoff. In this series, Sightline Daily editor Lisa Stiffler investigates the fixes for stormwater--and what they cost.
Series Posts
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WA Approves First Copper Brake Pad Ban
03/09/2010 Washington takes the lead in getting copper out of brakes.
Industrial Strength Stormwater Fix
03/02/2010 A blue-collar business embraces a green stormwater fix.
Tapping the Brakes on Copper Brake Pads
02/11/2010 Washington looks to get copper out of brake pads. Eventually.
Washington's Gas Taxes: How Do They Compare?
02/10/2010 How the oil industry sees the West Coast.
Fair Funding for Stormwater Cleanup
02/08/2010 Supporting a polluter-pays approach to cleaning up stormwater.
Report: Curbing Stormwater Pollution
01/21/2010 Sightline's breakdown of the stormwater issue in Washington.
How Much Petroleum Enters Puget Sound In Stormwater?
01/13/2010 Clearing up the confusion about stormwater pollution.
