What is stormwater runoff?
Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snow-melt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks and streets prevent stormwater from naturally infiltrating into the ground.

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1. What is stormwater runoff?
2. Why do I need to be concerned about stormwater runoff?
3. My property is adjacent to a storm water pond and I don’t like all the tall grass and wildflowers surrounding it. Can I mow it down and do my own landscaping?
4. Who’s in charge of stormwater management?
5. What are Best Management Practices (BMPs)?
6. What Is Nonpoint Source Pollution?
7. What do all the abbreviations mean?