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Category: Newsletter Article

Green Stormwater Infrastructure For the Future

August 30, 2023 cwmp

It seems that everything is going “green” these days… and that’s a good thing.  You may have heard of things…

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Understanding Illicit Stormwater Discharge

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  Imagine looking at a house to buy and seeing soapy water flowing from a pipe into a ditch. Would…

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Over-Seasoned: Our Taste for Salt is Killing Our Freshwater Ecosystems

January 12, 2023 cwmp

This article originally appeared on the Brandywine Conservancy blog and the Stroud Center’s website. By John K. Jackson, Ph.D. The…

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Be a Good Stormwater Neighbor

October 28, 2021 cwmp

In recent years, flooding has become increasingly dangerous and devastating in Chester County and across the country. In fact, flooding…

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Catching the Rain One Drop at a Time

December 14, 2020 Shane Morgan

Stormwater runoff is one of the main causes of pollution in the United States, yet it is not at the…

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Posted in: Newsletter Article Filed under: catch the rain, green stormwater infrastructure, rain garden, stormwater pollution

Lawn Alternatives

September 21, 2020 Corinne Trice

Lawn Troubles? Think outside the box!        [link to text document] If your grass looks like most of…

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Biological Indicators of Water Quality

July 22, 2020 Corinne Trice

[link to text document] Examining the quality of a stream or waterway can be done in many ways and with…

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Invasive Species: Why You Should Care and How to Help

July 17, 2020 Corinne Trice

[link to article text] It is a common misconception that all non-native organisms are considered invasive species. In fact, some…

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Spotted Lanternfly

Corinne Trice

[link to article text] Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species threatening several industries in Chester County, including agriculture and horticulture.…

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Reducing Water Usage in Your Home

Corinne Trice

[link to text document] While water conservation reminders may make some people roll their eyes at the dullness or the…

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Workshops & Meetings

  • MS4 Public Education Resources Webinar, Aug. 30, 2023
  • Wetlands in Agricultural Landscapes by Penn State Extension, 3 part series, Sept 11 -14, 2023
  • Lawn to Meadow Workshop, Oct. 3, 2023
  • Force Main to Inlet Discharge by PWEA, Oct. 18, 2023

If you SEE something, SAY something

 Click here to get information on how to report emergency environmental issues and complaints like spills, broken pipes, etc.


Quick reference phone numbers:
Water Resources Authority 610-344-5400
Conservation District 610-455-1360
PA DEP Incident Report: 484-250-5900

About This Site

CWMP is a group of municipal and non-profit partners focused on developing strategies to address stormwater pollution in the Brandywine-Christina watersheds of Chester County.

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