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Stormwater Management

Stormwater Management Resources 
Stormwater runoff is the biggest problem facing our streams, creeks and rivers today, there are many small things that residents can do to make a big difference,  improve water quality AND save money.
Tips for Improving Water Quality
  • Landscape with native plants  or install a rain garden to increase water infiltration and decrease lawn maintenance.
  • Never discard trash or yard waste down storm drains or in the street.
  • Dispose of pet waste properly.
  • Use lawn chemicals safely. Always follow label instructions and never apply before rain or watering the lawn, unless directed.
  • Redirect downspouts to drain rain water onto lawns and gardens.
  • Wash your car at a professional car wash that filters the wastewater or wash your car in a grassy area. Do not wash cars on driveways or in the street.
  • Use rain barrels or rain gardens to conserve rain water on your property.
A Resident's Guide to Stormwater Management     https://www.kcwater.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/KCMO-Resident-Stormwater-Booklet.pdf

A Resident's Guide to Rain Gardens
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https://www.kcwater.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/KCMO-Resident-Rain-Garden-Booklet.pdf​

The following educational materials are available digitally from KC Water. To request printed copies of any material below, please email KC Water at water.education@kcmo.org. 

If It’s on the Ground, It’s in Our Water »
Pick Up After Your Pet »
Use Lawn Chemicals Wisely »
Know Your Watershed »
Disconnect or Redirect Your Downspout »
Recycle Household Chemicals »




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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Staff
    • Board of Supervisors
  • Events
    • Burn Event
    • Farmer to Farmer
    • Volunteer
    • News
  • Equipment, Seed & Contractors
    • No Till Drills
    • How to Collect Soil Samples
  • Education
    • Conservation Educational Opportunities
    • Webinars
    • Environmental Education Resources
    • Soil Health Resources
    • Upper Wakarusa Cover Crop Project
    • Water Quality Resources
    • 2020 Presentations
  • Cost Share Programs
    • State Water Resources Fund
    • Non-Point Source Fund
  • Resources
    • Wildlife Conservation
    • STEPS for Small Acreage
    • Living In The Country
    • Stormwater Management
    • Conservation
    • Farming
    • Pollinators
    • Disaster Resources
    • Local Food and Plant Resources
  • Home