X1011590744-00186-45093</DOCNO> Draining to the Ocean - Stormwater Related Management Measures for Coastal Urban Land Uses AMERICAN OCEANS CAMPAIGN Draining to the Ocean: The Effects of Stormwater Pollution on Coastal Waters By Ted Morton, December 1997 Examples of Stormwater-Related Management Measures for Coastal Urban Land Uses New Development Maintain post-development peak runoff rates at a comparable level to pre-development runoff rates Watershed Protection Avoid converting lands that may be more susceptible to sediment and erosion loss Protect areas that provide important water quality benefits i.e. sources of drinking water Design development projects, highways and other transportation projects to protect the natural integrity of waterways and maintain natural drainage patterns Site Development Minimize land disturbance activities, such as land clearing, grading, cutting and filling Limit impervious areas Limit destruction of natural vegetation and drainage systems Construction Reduce erosion Develop and follow an approved erosion and sediment control plan, prior to initiating construction activities Mimimize use of toxic substances on the site and prevent toxic materials from leaving the construction site Existing Developed Sites Develop plans for reducing pollution concentrations and flows running off of existing development sites Protect natural drainage patterns Use natural buffers adjacent to surface water bodies to keep pollutants onsite Pollution Prevention Develop public education materials on pollution prevention.
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