Stormwater management decision tree for protecting biodiversity on conservation lands.
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Is the proposed project site a new/greenfield development?
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YES
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Use onsite best practices to manage stormwater. No untreated, undetained discharges to conservation lands.
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NO
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Is the proposed project a in-fill, redevelopment, or brownfield development project with limited or no onsite stormwater options?
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YES
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Is the proposed receiving conservation land a high quality, ecological core, or sensitive natural habitat?
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YES
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No direct stormwater discharge is suitable without pretreatment, detention, and potentially volume reduction.
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NO
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Is the proposed receiving conservation land a degraded or developed site?
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YES
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Could the proposed receiving conservation land benefit from additional stormwater?
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YES
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Develop plan with best practices to maximize benefits to conservation lands.
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NO
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Develop plan with best practices to minimize and reduce impacts from stormwater.
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Protecting Biodiversity with Stormwater Management
