Stormwater pollution, especially in developed urban areas is a leading cause of water quality degradation in U.S. rivers, lakes, streams, and other surface waters. Water quality problems associated with nonpoint sources of pollution, particularly stormwater, are being addressed by federal mandates that affect all states. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II, Storm Water Regulations requires stormwater plans from thousands of municipalities nationwide, and there is a renewed focus nationally on t ...  [more]