The U.S. EPA’s stormwater rulemaking process that is currently underway is a great opportunity for you to speak up for policies that will ensure cleaner water in the Great Lakes. Our workshop presenters will highlight the most important elements of the proposed rule. They will also describe how the policies they recommend will make a difference and why it’s critical for you to get involved and help actively promote the rule’s final adoption.

4. Study Question “ How will stronger stormwater regulations influence how and where developers decide to build, and what impact, if any, are they likely to have on overall development patterns and trends?”

5. Methodology 1. Literature review 2. Interviews of public agency staff and others in 3 jurisdictions where stricter stormwater regulations have been in place for at least 3 years.

6. Subject Jurisdictions Olympia, WA Philadelphia, PA Montgomery County, MD