Developed by MPCA with help from Emmons and Olivier Resources, Inc. and the Center for Watershed Protection, the 800-page document (1,200 pages w/ appendices) grew out of a collaboration between the 40 members of the Minnesota Stormwater Steering Committee representing state agencies, local governments, businesses, and environmental, educational and water-protection groups.

The Stormwater Manual is a comprehensive stormwater-management tool that addresses the adverse impacts of stormwater runoff facing Minnesota water professionals. The manual guides professionals and newcomers alike through the process of designing sites that control stormwater, shows how to choose the best BMPs for a site, demonstrates the impact of cold climates on runoff management--and much more. The manual appendix provides detailed CADD drawings for specific BMPs.

Get it now at the MPCA website.

Stormwater Manual public meetings are scheduled for locations across Minnesota. Register now to attend one of these 12 training events in January and February 2006, with this brochure (PDF file, 760 KB), or register online at www.mnerosion.org.