HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - Natures ScorecardDanielle ShawLocal Government Affairs ManagerSophia ResslerStaff Attorney
Municipal Stormwater Permits
Low‐impact Development•Low‐impact development (LID) is an alternative to sending stormwater runoff directly into waterways like Puget Sound. •Incorporates natural drainage solutions into development•Uses strategies that collect and filter rainfall and protect people from pollution and flooding.
Low‐impact Development
How are we doing?•Over 50% of Puget Sound municipalities missed the mark•8 municipalities went above and beyond (‘Green Stars’)
•Relied on Annual Reports and the 4 corners of development codes•Used Ecology‐endorsed resource as objective guide•Created 5‐part checklist along with a fundamental set of QsAccountability
Our Impact Checklist: Renton
Realizing Impact•Goal = accessible, engaging•Making connections through direct outreach, press, action alerts, social media, mailers, presentations•Creating opportunities to celebrate and take action
Thank you!Danielle Shawdanielle@wecprotects.orgSophia Resslersophia@pugetsoundkeeper.org