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Direct Runoff
Direct Runoff: - Water that flows over the ground surface or through the ground directly into streams, rivers, and lakes. [Environmental Protection Agency] News archive for Direct Runoff:: |
Press-Enterprise,The levees direct runoff from groves and fields to concrete pads as sheet flow and the water spills into the concrete-lined channel.
Creede confronts an ugly past - Jul 26, 2008
Colorado Springs Gazette,They dug channels between rock piles and the creek to direct runoff. They built walls to hold back rocks, hiring contractors to do the heaviest work.
Group wants emphasis on better bird habitat - Nov 25, 2007
Arizona Daily Star,There, staffers and volunteers raised walking paths and lowered plant beds to direct runoff from the roof to the trees and plants on the front and side of
Volunteer effort to monitor NC river - Nov 9, 2007
Myrtle Beach Sun News,He believes the county allows new development to direct runoff directly into the river and thinks officials will have to get tough with developers before
What's new at Colorado ski resorts - Nov 8, 2007
Colorado Springs Gazette,...ever wallowed in Monarch’s mud parking lot: The mountain installed an asphalt apron around part of the parking lot to direct runoff and control the mud.
Tavistock faces sewer overhaul - Aug 5, 2007
London Free Press,Directing runoff so it doesn't cross roads, except in major storms. The first capital priority is to direct runoff away from homes.
Gardeners wheel out barrels to catch rain - Aug 11, 2007
Wilmington Morning Star,That might motivate them to make other changes in the way they use water and direct runoff. "It's a small thing," she said, "but it's a beginning."
Tavistock flood plan released - Aug 3, 2007
Woodstock Sentinel Review,During major storms, MacIntyre said overland flow routes would direct runoff through the area without flooding homes. "You will never get it all underground
Hospital Construction - Aug 8, 2007
Cumberland Times-News,...will be in front of the building where there is currently a sediment pond being used during construction and a high bank that helps direct runoff.
Health watch: Officials keep a close eye on area beaches - Aug 8, 2007
The Reporter,..."Use lake-friendly, zero-phosphorus fertilizer, plant shoreline buffer zones to prevent direct runoff to the lake and keep burn piles and yard waste away
Not a complete washout - Jul 27, 2007
St. Petersburg Times,Just target the areas with the most direct runoff. Small feeder creeks and canals are good bets, but the real gem is a stormwater drain.
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