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Resources for Stormwater ManagementStormwater runoff is at the forefront of urban water resources management. This page will direct you to resources for understanding stormwater management practices (sometimes known as Best Management Practices) and for assessing their effectiveness. You may also explore the University of Minnesota's plans and activities for managing its own stormwater runoff.
What are stormwater management practices or BMPs?Biologically Enhanced Systems
Filtration PracticesInfiltration PracticesSedimentation Practices
Source ReductionStormwater ManualThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), through the Minnesota Stormwater Steering Committee has produced a manual to guide the public through good stormwater management practices in urban and urbanizing areas. The manual is dynamic and users are welcome to submit comments to guide the Committee's twice-yearly revisions. Click here to learn more about the Minnesota Stormwater Manual More about the MPCA Stormwater Program
Are stormwater management practices working effectively?A project exploring how to assess stormwater BMPsThe University of Minnesota, through contract with the MPCA, is developing a protocol that will outline and explain proper methodology for the assessment of stormwater best management practices (BMPs), such as rain gardens and in-situ proprietary devices for sediment removal, through monitoring and field testing. Click here to learn more about the project
University of Minnesota Stormwater Management ActivitiesU of M Master Ecology PlanThe University commissioned the Kestrel Design Group to develop an ecology plan for the St. Paul Campus. This plan will inform the University master planning process, which is currently underway. Click here to view a presentation on the plan, pdf file, 1MB Stormwater Management ProgramThe Department of Environmental Health and Safety (DEHS) at the University is responsible for the administering the Stormwater Management Program to ensure that the University is in compliance with regulations of the Clean Water Act. Click here to learn more about the U's Stormwater Management program Mississippi River Design InititativeThe River Life Program is working with various partners to revitalize the urbanriverfront Stormwater: A Public MeetingThe Stormwater Linkage Committee held a public meeting on stormwater management planning Sustainable Campus InitiativeA group of students, faculty, and staff are committed to using the campus and its physical facilities as environmental learning tools. The Sustainable Campus Initiative Committee hopes to engage students to become active citizens of the university through hands-on projects and activities Click here to learn more about the Sustainable Campus Initiative
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