Sightline Project
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. (Photo credit: jc.westbrook, flickr)
Project Posts
Saving Cash with Green Stormwater Solutions
"Banking on Green" seeks to quantify the benefits of eco-infrastructure.
Rain Garden Reality Check
Comparing LID to conventional system failures.
Rain Garden Backlash Is All Wet
Fears about West Seattle rain gardens appear overblown.
Recipe for a Rice Crispy Road
Here's how to make permeable pavement.
Surprisingly Ambitious Permeable Projects
Northwest engineers reach beyond their permeable pavement comfort zones.
Video: Five Tips for Talking Stormwater
Connecting the dots on polluted runoff.
The Porous Road Less Traveled
Rice crispy roadways deliver the goods.
A Call to Waterlogged Northwesterners
New rules could curb stormwater runoff if Washingtonians demand it.
A Green Makeover Inside and Out
A greener house cuts energy use and stops stormwater runoff.
Who’ll Catch the Rain?
Rain barrels are great, but Oregon's ready to seize the cistern.
