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WHAT IS THE PROBLEM:
When it rains, alleys and streets carry water away from our homes and yards and into storm drain pipe systems. All that water flowing into our drain systems also picks up and carries trash and pollutants right to our streams, our harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. Stormwater is the fastest growing source of water pollution.
THE SOLUTION:
Join us and ACT
(ASSESS, CONNECT, TAKE ACTION)
Take these steps to reduce your stormwater management fees.
Assess: Some important questions to consider when evaluating your property:
1.) What is impervious surface?
Physical structures i.e. Roofs of buildings, sheds, parking lots/parking spaces, driveways, any pavement, compacted gravel.
2.) How much impervious surface do I have?
Tip: Visual satellite photos will help you differentiate between permeable land (fee not applicable) on your property and impervious surfaces (fee applicable). Please visit Google Maps for a bird's eye view of your property.
3.) Is there space on my property or a project?
Tip: Identify spaces and infrastructure you are willing to modify for possible projects.
Connect: Understand the issues and receive support on a home or office improvement project that will reduce your fees.
1.) General Information (Click links below for additional information).
MDE Stormwater FAQ's
Stormwater Glossary
Whiteford Taylor Preston
2.) Jurisdictional Specific Information (Click links below for additional information).
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore County
Baltimore City
Carroll County
Charles County
Frederick County
Harford County
Howard County
Montgomery County
Prince George's County
3.) Programs & Resources (Click links below for additional information).
Blue Water Baltimore Audit Opportunity
Blue Water Baltimore Recommended Contractors
Blue Water Baltimore Water Audit Rebates
Blue Water Congregations Initiative
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake
Parks and People
READY Program
Riverwise Program
Take Action: Project and credit information.
1.) Project Ideas (Click links below for additional information).
Rain Garden
Bio Retention Area
Vegetated Swales/Dry Swales
Green Roofs
Porous Pavement
Stream Buffer Restoration
2.) Applying for Credit (Click links below for additional info).
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore County
Baltimore City
Carroll County
Charles County
Frederick County
Harford County
Howard County
Montgomery County
Prince George's County