Urban development increases stormwater runoff, which can cause flooding and pollute waterways. Stormwater engineers design systems like ponds and wetlands to manage runoff from large developments.

The city of Manitowoc has released its 2025 annual report on efforts to reduce polluted storm water runoff. Wisconsin requires permitted municipalities to manage stormwater and provide public ...

Whether your facility or residence is two blocks or 20 miles from the water, it has connections to local bodies of water. One such connection is storm drains. Every community is full of rooftops, ...

Disconnecting impervious surfaces, like directing gutters onto lawns instead of driveways, can significantly reduce stormwater runoff. Rain barrels offer a free water source for gardens (non-edible) ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that Aspen City Council showed varying opinions regarding the existing threshold at which a development must adhere to stormwater infrastructure ...

Imagine this, standing on your street with your knees deep in the water, cars stopped in the middle of the road, heavy ...

Heavy rainfall in central Massachusetts caused flooding and evacuations in September 2023. Solutions include increasing vegetation and holding property owners accountable for runoff. Attleboro is ...

I’m a stormwater engineer, and like most engineers, many folks only think of my line of work when something is malfunctioning. Commonly, it’s when folks are dealing with a soggy yard or other nuisance ...