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Main Title Protecting water resources with smart growth /
CORP Author ICF Consulting, Fairfax, VA. ;Eastern Research Group, Inc., Arlington, MA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation.
Publisher Environmental Protection Agency,
Year Published 2004
Report Number EPA 231-R-04-002; EPA-68-W-99-054
Stock Number PB2006-100200
OCLC Number 56366563
Subjects Water quality management--United States ; Land use--Environmental aspects--United States ; Cities and towns--Growth--Environmental aspects--United States
Additional Subjects Environmental protection ; Water resources ; Natural resources conservation ; Regional planning ; Funding ; Fees ; Environmental regulations ; Education ; Regional development ; Mitigation ; Ordinances ; Smart growth
Internet Access
Description Access URL
http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/water_resource.htm
http://www.epa.gov/dced/water_resource.htm
https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=100049AF.PDF
http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/water%5Fresource.htm
Holdings
Library Call Number Additional Info Location Last
Modified
Checkout
Status
EJBD  EPA 231-R-04-002 Headquarters Library/Washington,DC 12/20/2012
EKBD  EPA-231/R-04-002 Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC 05/23/2011
ELBD ARCHIVE EPA 231-R-04-002 Received from HQ AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/04/2023
ELBD RPS EPA 231-R-04-002 repository copy AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 07/20/2015
ERAD  EPA 231-R-04-002 Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA 09/23/2014 DISPERSAL
NTIS  PB2006-100200 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 116 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Abstract
How are zoning codes and building designs related to standards established by the Clean Water Act. How do transportation choices or the mix of uses in a district affect the quality and quantity of stormwater runoff. How are development patterns associated with protecting the nation's water resources, including lakes, rivers, streams, and aquifers. As studies have shown, growth and development can have profound effects on our water resources. Storm sewer overflows and polluted runoff from non-point sources are a major reason that some water bodies do not meet Clean Water Act (CWA) standards. One factor related to persistent water pollution problems is our development patterns, particularly patterns of highly dispersed development that have been common since the end of World War II. The more woodland, meadowland, and wetland areas disappear under impermeable cover, and the more miles and vehicles we drive and park on impermeable roads and highway surfaces, the more difficult protecting the quality and quantity of our water supplies becomes. In response to these current trends, local governments are developing smarter approaches to growth. They are looking for, and using, policies and tools that enhance existing neighborhoods, improve schools, protect drinking water, and provide solid housing and transportation choices. These communities are seeking smart growth-a development approach characterized by 10 smart growth principles. These principles support economic development and jobs; create strong neighborhoods with a range of housing, commercial, and transportation options; and achieve healthy communities and a clean environment. The report is intended for audiences already familiar with smart growth, who now seek specific ideas on how techniques for smarter growth can be used to protect their water resources.
Notes
Cover title. "May 2004"--Page 4 of cover. Format not distributed to depository libraries. "EPA 231-R-04-002"--Page 4 of cover. Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-116).
Contents Notes
Section I. Protecting water resources at the regional level -- Encouraging development in strategic areas -- Funding and fee structures -- Environmental regulatory innovations (including voluntary incentives) -- Education -- Section II. Site-level protection and mitigation measures -- Site planning -- Site-level strategies and technologies -- Ordinances and codes -- Education -- Appendix A. Acronyms -- Appendix B. Additional resources -- Appendix C. Bibliography.