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Topic Summary: Stormwater runoff refers to rainwater or melting snow that flows over land surfaces without infiltrating the ground. In natural landscapes, much of this water is absorbed by soil and vegetation. However, on shoreland properties with impervious surfaces like rooftops, driveways, landscaped areas and compacted soils, the water cannot penetrate the ground, leading to increased runoff. Unchecked stormwater runoff from shoreland properties can contribute to water pollution, erosion and flooding.

Our presenters will discuss what individual shoreland property owners can do to prevent, minimize, and mitigate stormwater runoff from their property and discuss research into future trends.

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Presenters:

John “JB” Bilotta is the Senior Research and Extension Coordinator with the University of Minnesota’s Water Resources Center where he leads the Minnesota Stormwater Research and Technology Transfer Program including serving as the administrator for the Minnesota Stormwater Research Council. His efforts focus on directing and coordinating a comprehensive research portfolio of projects that seek answers to questions around urban stormwater management practices, approaches, and policies.

Maggie Karschnia, University of Minnesota Sea Grant program and Water Resources Center. Maggie works on community programs and services about complex water-management and water-quality issues, specifically related to urban stormwater, community resiliency, and watershed education.