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Stormwater Solutions: Curbing Toxic Runoff

jc.westbrook, flickr

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. (Photo credit: jc.westbrook, flickr)

Posts on Stormwater Solutions: Curbing Toxic Runoff

Redmond’s Rain Garden Challenge

When rain gardens release too much pollution, engineers go back to the drawing board.
on May 23, 2013 at 9:53 am

The Skinny on WA’s New Stormwater Permits (#2)

New rules for nearly 100 cities on managing polluted runoff.
and on May 16, 2013 at 10:44 am

The Skinny on WA’s New Stormwater Permits (#1)

How the state's largest cities will manage polluted runoff.
and on May 9, 2013 at 11:18 am

Seattle’s Green Stormwater Goals

How to manage polluted runoff six times better.
on April 2, 2013 at 9:30 am

Are Rain Gardens Mini Toxic Cleanup Sites?

Here's what happens to the pollutants swept up in stormwater runoff.
on January 22, 2013 at 10:20 am

It Takes a Cluster to Build a Rain Garden

Government-nonprofit partnerships win over rain garden skeptics.
on November 26, 2012 at 11:02 am

Belly-Up Fish and Other Stormwater Mayhem

Clear examples of stormwater's nastiness could boost support for solutions.
on November 12, 2012 at 10:00 am

A Green Stormwater Lesson from the Other Washington

DC comes up with a smart way to spread stormwater solutions.
on October 30, 2012 at 10:25 am

Blessed Are the Rain Gardens…

... for they shall infiltrate the runoff.
on October 17, 2012 at 7:45 am

Six Tips for Selling Green Stormwater Solutions

First step for a successful rain garden: Earn the public's support.
on September 27, 2012 at 8:05 am