How Does the Bay Program Address Storm Water Management?
In 2001, the Chesapeake Bay Program adopted the directive “Managing Storm Water on State, Federal and District-Owned Lands and Facilities” to better manage storm water on government-owned lands and facilities, which comprise more than 13 percent of the watershed. The jurisdictions are working to meet the Directive’s commitments and they will show how to prevent storm water problems in the face of increased growth and development and how to remediate storm water problems on lands that have already been developed, setting an example for local governments and private landowners. In addition, the Urban Stormwater Workgroup collaborates to address storm water management issues in the watershed.
