Incorporating Nature-based Stormwater Strategies early into the design phase of new projects yields the most effective application of its use.
Nature-based Stormwater Strategies such as permeable pavement, cisterns and rain gardens promote infiltration and rainwater reuse. These techniques reduce stormwater runoff even on high density development sites.
Fact Sheets
Meeting Resources
“We saved about $2 million in development costs on 100 lots by not installing curbing and by using natural areas as infiltration basins and not having to excavate for wet ponds.”
Burrows Smith, developer for River Bluffs
New Development Resources
Project Examples
- Tonbo Meadow (NC)
- River Bluffs (NC)
- Drover’s Road Preserve (NC)
- Glenstal Apartments (NC)
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Company (NC)
Resources
- Natural Infrastructure Strategies (NOAA)
- Low-Impact Development Design Strategies in Prince George’s County (MD)
- Low Impact Development Barrier Busters (EPA)
Tools
- Storm E-Z, NC DEQ
This spreadsheet calculates stormwater runoff based on proposed land use practices and streamlines the stormwater permit application. - Stormwater Management Model (SWMM), EPA
This tool models how changes in watershed management may affect stormwater runoff. - Water Conservation Dashboard, ESRI
An ArcGIS Tool for water utilities that can show stormwater control measures and the effectiveness of water conservation efforts. - Stormwater Control Measure Credit Document, NCDEQ
A guidance document to determine the reduction value for SCMs in North Carolina
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Contact: Lauren Kolodij, Deputy Director – laurenk@nccoast.org 252-393-8185
