The Stormwater BMP Recognition Program is seeking nominations for its 2006 awards program to recognize innovative stormwater management best management practices in Southeastern PA.

Nominations are due April 17.

Project like rain gardens, green roofs, infiltration swales, treatment wetlands and other stormwater management systems based on nature’s best designs will be recognized in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.

The program was created by the Office of Watersheds-Philadelphia Water Department, Delaware Valley Green Building Council, Montgomery County Conservation District, DEP, Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the Villanova urban Stormwater Management Partnership.

For details and an application, visit the Stormwater BMP Recognition Program webpage or contact Tiffany Ledesma Groll at tiffany.ledesma@phila.gov or call 215-499-3756.

Link: Homeowners Guide to Stormwater Management

3/3/2006