Arkansas Stormwater Education Program
When rain, snow, or sleet falls, it doesn't just disappear. Instead, it flows across surfaces like parking lots, driveways, and streets, picking up pollutants along the way. This runoff, known as stormwater, can carry harmful substances into our waterways if not properly managed.
This water flow is called stormwater runoff. In urban areas where there are higher concentrations of impervious surfaces such as driveways, rooftops, sidewalks, and parking lots, water flows at higher speeds and larger quantities.
Storm drains help drain the water from homes and streets to keep us safe. These pipes or ditches carry stormwater directly to local creeks and streams without being treated.
To educate citizens of Arkansas about proper stormwater procedures two groups were created to establish educational programs and policies to help protect our water. Learn more about: