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Bollig, Shaun R. |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2007-07-31T17:11:01Z |
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dc.date.available |
2007-07-31T17:11:01Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2007-07-31T17:11:01Z |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/4538 |
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dc.description |
Examining committee:
Dr. Ed Weeks, Associate Professor, Chair of Committee
Dr. Carl Hosticka, Associate Professor Emeritus |
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dc.description.abstract |
The replacement of native vegetation with roads, buildings, and parking lots poses considerable impacts on water quality. Increased impervious surface area prohibits stormwater from infiltrating the ground and contributes to flooding during rain events. Many public works departments use conveyance systems to treat stormwater, which subsequently accumulates pollutants en route to being deposited in a local water body. Recently, local governments on the West Coast have attempted to mitigate stormwater impacts by adopting innovative policy solutions. This case study looks at six local governments and the diffusion process behind these respective stormwater management innovations. The findings show a variety of policies addressing best management practices, incentives, and encouragement of low impact development techniques. These policies represent an important step in mitigating developmental impacts on water quality and providing other local agencies with examples of progressive means to treat stormwater. There remains, however, considerable potential to improve these policies over time. |
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dc.language.iso |
en_US |
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dc.subject |
Diffusion of innovations |
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dc.subject |
Stormwater |
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dc.subject |
Urban runoff -- Management |
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dc.title |
Diffusion of Innovations: How Local Governments Shape Public Policy to Promote Progressive Stormwater Management |
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Thesis |
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