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Impervious Surfaces and Water Quality

National Studies

The last 15 years have seen an upsurge in the number of projects researching the links between impervious surface and the health of water resources. At some point, we may get our act together and list our favorite projects and papers here. For the moment, though, we recommend that you get a copy of the latest and best compendium on the subject, Impacts of Impervious Cover on Aquatic Systems, written by NEMO partner and Supreme Imperviousmeister Tom Schueler at the Center for Watershed Protection. To order or download, go to centerforwatershedprotection.goemerchant7.com/index.cgi and click on Other Downloadable Resources.