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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.

Individuals can help manage stormwater by using rain gardens, rain barrels, and picking up pet waste.

These small-scale actions can reduce local flooding and decrease pollutants in community water sources.

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, but pluvial flooding can seriously threaten people and property, while pollution can jeopardize the ecology and safe use of our waterways. However, on most days, stormwat

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