Title
Challenges in Stormwater Runoff Management: One Neighborhood's Experience
Date of Award
8-16-2007
Document Type
Capstone Project
Disciplines
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
Degree Name
Master of Applied Science
Department
Environmental Policy And Management
Advisor
Steven Bissell
Keywords
Best management practices, Neighborhood, Permit, Planning, Policy, Runoff, Stakeholder, Stormwater, Urban, Urban runoff, Management, Wisconsin, Madison
Abstract
Stormwater runoff is a concern for municipalities as it contributes to declining water quality and erosion. This study examines the array of issues involved during stormwater management planning for Westmorland Park in Madison, Wisconsin. The policies, influences, planning processes and plans were evaluated by interviewing members of stakeholder groups and examining key documents, in an effort to provide guidance for other communities with similar runoff problems. Findings indicate that runoff management involves numerous stakeholders and diverse interests, and that proper communication among these groups may not always occur. Findings also point to a need for earlier communication among stakeholders, cooperation, flexibility, information sharing, and focus on a common goal, and suggest that a coordinating body could support these needs.
Recommended Citation
Benton, Kimberlee, "Challenges in Stormwater Runoff Management: One Neighborhood's Experience" (2007). University College: Environmental Policy and Management Capstones. 221.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_epm/221
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.