EPA's View of Smart Growth, Low Impact Development and Water Resources

An interview with Nikos Singeles of EPA's stormwater office reveals the Agency's perspective on managing watershed resources through a combination of smart growth and low impact development.

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April 12, 2007, 7:00 AM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

Laura Funkhouser, of the professional journal Stormwater, interviewed Nikos Singeles, an EPA expert on stormwater management, regulation and the ties to other planning efforts. During the interview, Mr. Singeles emphasizes the importance of looking at "the big picture" when implementing watershed and stormwater management programs. He also looks at the role of zoning and planning offices in the creation of effective programs.

Thanks to Lisa Nisenson

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Friday, May 11, 2007 in Stormwater

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