Project Summary

 

Flooding, erosion, and sedimentation are serious and growing concerns for Northwest Connecticut towns and climate change will only increase their impacts exponentially. Increased severity of storms, increased rates but overall decrease in precipitation, and warmer temperatures will re-arrange the hydrologic cycle. One key adaptation practice for this problem is the creation of a Low Impact Development Manual.

This Design Manual will be developed as a model for stormwater management in other small towns in the region and statewide.

Project Description

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Completion date: September 2017

Researchers and Staff Supported on Project

• Steven Trinkaus- Licensed Professional Engineer, Low Impact Sustainable Development (LISD)

• Sean Hayden- Certified Soil Scientist, Northwest Conservation District

• Tom McGowan- Town Planner for Morris (Certified Planner)

• Joanna Wozniak-Brown- Planning and Administrative Assistant, Northwest Hills Council of Governments

Products

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