Stormwater Publications

In the News
Rain gardens help to ease Kansas City's flooding concerns

National Stormwater Calculator
The Environmental Protection Agency has produced a National Stormwater Calculator (SWC) to estimate storm runoff which allows users to consider how runoff may vary based on historical weather and potential future climate. The SWC also allows the user to to select different types of green infrastructure practices to determine how much runoff is captured. Green infrastructure promotes the natural movement of water instead of allowing it to wash into streets and down storm drains.

The city of Blue Springs partners with the Mid-America Regional Council to provide educational materials regarding stormwater management.

Publications in English

• 10 Natives for the Kansas City Region
• Conserve Water with Rain Barrels
• How to Build your Own Rain Garden (1MB)
• Know your Roots
• Know your Soil
• Know your Watershed
• Making and Using Compost
• Pick Up After your Pet
• Redirect or Disconnect your Downspout
• Storm Drain Stewardship
• Use Lawn Chemicals Wisely
• Wash your Car the Right Way

Publicaciones en Español

• 10 plantas nativas de la región de Kansas City
• Conserve el agua con barriles de lluvia
• Cómo construir tu propio jardín con aqua de lluvia (1 MB)
• Conozca a sus raíces
• Conozca su suelo
• Conoce tu Cuenca
• Recoja los excrementos de su mascota
• Redirigir o Desconecte el bajante
• Utilice químicos para el césped con prudencia