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Green Infrastructure

Local Water Policy Innovation: A Road Map for Community Based Stormwater Solutions

This American Rivers report argues that local governments are in the best position to manage the water quality impacts of urbanization. The report describes 10 measures that local governments can take to minimize the degradation of water resources. Examples of cities that have implemented these measures are presented throughout the report.

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