Resources | Howard County Stormwater

You can help reduce stormwater runoff and protect our water. Check out these helpful tips and stormwater management best practices.

Local Resources

Countywide Implementation Strategy: Read the County's restoration plan to meet our MS4 Permit.
Water Resources Element: Learn how Howard County is taking steps to ensure adequate water resource capacities to meet future growth needs.
Watershed Assessments and Public Works Projects: Learn what the County's Department of Public Works is doing to meet our stormwater needs and goals.
Project Map: View recently installed stormwater projects using funds from the Watershed Protection and Restoration Fund.
Live Green Howard YouTube Channel: Check out these engaging, informative videos on stormwater management, waste reduction, pollution prevention, and more!
Maintenance Guides: Learn about proper maintenance for your stormwater practice.
Contractors: Contractors who have past experience with our program and/or received our training that can help with your stormwater project.
Tips to Live Green: Living “greener” is easy with these tips.

National Resources

EPA Stormwater Management: Access helpful stormwater management information from the EPA Office of Water.
EPA NPDES Permit Program: Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program.
EPA Stormwater Calculator: This application helps people reduce the amount of runoff on their property by estimating the annual amount of rainwater and frequency of runoff from a specific site anywhere in the U.S.
Washington Stormwater Center: Read how Washington State helps stormwater managers navigate the complexities and challenges of stormwater management.

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Stormwater Blogs

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