Stormwater Management Concepts and Misconceptions

The video discusses Pennsylvania's water resources, highlighting the state's extensive stream network and the challenges posed by pollution from coal mining and urbanization. It emphasizes the importance of stormwater management, detailing PECK's efforts in education and promoting alternative techniques like natural basins and vegetation. The video contrasts historical stormwater practices with modern approaches, addressing the impact of climate change on stormwater management. It advocates for green infrastructure and alternative financing to improve water quality and manage stormwater effectively.

What percentage of Pennsylvania's streams are impaired due to coal mining and urbanization?

• 10%

• 19%

• 30%

• 25%

What is the primary focus of PECK's stormwater management efforts?

• Drilling for oil

• Constructing highways

• Educating municipalities

• Building new dams

How do naturalized stormwater basins help in managing stormwater?

• By capturing and infiltrating water

• By diverting water to oceans

• By increasing water flow

• By storing water indefinitely

What was a common misconception about stormwater management 20-30 years ago?

• Stormwater was beneficial for agriculture

• Stormwater should be quickly removed from sites

• Stormwater had no impact on pollution

• Stormwater was easy to manage

Why is it important to treat the first inches of a rainstorm?

• They evaporate quickly

• They are the easiest to manage

• They contain the most pollution

• They contain the least pollution

How is climate change affecting stormwater management?

• By reducing the frequency of storms

• By increasing the frequency and intensity of storms

• By eliminating the need for stormwater management

• By making storms less significant

What is one of the impacts of unmanaged stormwater?

• Decreased property values

• Improved air quality

• Erosion on stream banks

• Increased agricultural yield

What type of infrastructure is PECK promoting for stormwater management?

• Traditional stormwater pipes

• Metal fences

• Green stormwater infrastructure

• Concrete barriers

What is a key benefit of green stormwater infrastructure?

• It is more sustainable

• It is less effective

• It requires more maintenance

• It is more expensive

Who is encouraged to invest in green stormwater infrastructure?

• Only government agencies

• Only residential homeowners

• Only small businesses

• Municipalities and large landowners