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October 24, 2008

Groups push state to require low-impact storm water methods

By PHUONG LE
Associated Press Writer

Environmental groups are fighting to require more than 85 Western Washington cities and counties to curb storm water runoff using “green” methods such as retention ponds, native vegetation and cisterns.

The state Pollution Control Hearings Board was hearing challenges to the state's storm water rules Thursday, including an appeal from Puget Soundkeeper Alliance arguing that low-impact designs should be mandated to stem the flow of pollutants into the region's waters.


 
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