Much Better Way To Protect Streams From Construction Runoff Is Also Low Cost
Monday, April 20, 2009 - 18:14
in Earth & Climate
Researchers have found an exponentially better way to protect streams and lakes from the muddy runoff associated with stormwater around road and other construction projects. The alternative is lower or comparable in cost to commonly used best management practices (BMPs) around construction sites, yet much more effective at keeping streams and lakes free of runoff sediment that pollutes water and harms aquatic life.