Stormwater and BMPs

By Gail Whittaker, Public Information Officer

Stormwater management was the topic of the September York2040 (Comprehensive Plan) meeting. Anna Drake and Amy Green, Stormwater Engineers in our Department of Public Works, presented information about BMPs and drainage, which was especially timely with the approach of Hurricane Dorian later that week and the potential for flooding in low-lying areas. Did you know that the requirements for setbacks and shoreline revitalization all come from either the Department of Environmental Quality or the Environmental Protection Agency? Read more...