What is stormwater runoff?
Stormwater runoff is water from rain or melting snow that “runs off” across the land instead of seeping into the ground. This runoff usually flows into the nearest stream, creek, river, lake or ocean. The runoff is not treated in any way.

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1. What is stormwater runoff?
2. What is polluted runoff?
3. What is nonpoint source pollution?
4. What causes polluted stormwater runoff
5. Why do we need to manage stormwater and polluted runoff?
6. How are stormwater and runoff managed?
7. Why all the recent fuss about stormwater?
8. If it only affects streams and creeks, why should I care?
9. What can I do to reduce the amount of stormwater pollution I contribute?