Using Rainwater to Grow Communities: Successful Public Education Systems

Stormwater regulations have identified public education and participation as key features of holistic stormwater programs though this aspect is often overlooked. Typically, stormwater education focuses on the impacts of urban runoff and human behaviors that contribute to stormwater pollution. Rarely do education efforts describe and showcase stormwater best management practices. Facilitating public awareness of the function and benefits of BMPs can increase buy-in and create public demand for these features. 

Keywords: water harvesting, education, guidance, outreach, signage, interpretation, stormwater