Planning for Stormwater:
Reducing runoff through better site design

This website focuses on the site planning concepts presented in Connecticut's own Stormwater Quality Manual. The Planning for Stormwater website also provides site specific review considerations for LID in both residential and commercial settings.

The website is organized by Low Impact Development (LID) and site design elements. LID elements are property level stormwater treatment practices that mimic natural hydrologic function. Site design elements are typical parts of the built landscape, such as roads and roofs. Vendor information and links to Connecticut case studies can also be found throughout this site. For more examples of CT LID practices, see the LID inventory on the CLEAR website.

Typical development of natural systems results in irreversible changes to the hydrologic cycle. However, the implementation of proper site planning before construction begins can greatly reduce the impact of development. These concepts originated in Prince George's County, MD, in response to diffuse pollution to the Chesapeake Bay. The Low Impact Development (LID) manual provides detailed information on how to perform effective site planning.

Comments on the Jordan Cove Project, Connecticut's own LID subdivision in Waterford:

"We have been able to demonstrate that the amount of stormwater runoff generated by an LID neighborhood is similar to that generated by an undeveloped, forested parcel of land."
-Ira Leighton, US EPA deputy regional administrator

"The interesting thing is that we have exactly the same quality of life, if not a better quality of life, in a neighborhood that has such a small environmental footprint."
-CT DEP Commissioner Gina McCarthy

This website was funded in part by Connecticut DEP.

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Planning for Stormwater: Reducing runoff through better site design

Comments on the Jordan Cove Project, Connecticut's own LID subdivision in Waterford:

"We have been able to demonstrate that the amount of stormwater runoff generated by an LID neighborhood is similar to that generated by an undeveloped, forested parcel of land." -Ira Leighton, US EPA deputy regional administrator

"The interesting thing is that we have exactly the same quality of life, if not a better quality of life, in a neighborhood that has such a small environmental footprint." -CT DEP Commissioner Gina McCarthy

Planning for Stormwater:
Reducing runoff through better site design

"We have been able to demonstrate that the amount of stormwater runoff generated by an LID neighborhood is similar to that generated by an undeveloped, forested parcel of land."
-Ira Leighton, US EPA deputy regional administrator

"The interesting thing is that we have exactly the same quality of life, if not a better quality of life, in a neighborhood that has such a small environmental footprint."
-CT DEP Commissioner Gina McCarthy