Environmental Science
8 years ago

Highway runoff polluting water sources, threatening aquatic ecosystems and public health.

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EFFECTS OF HIGHWAY RUNOFF ON RECEIVING WATERS. VOLUME I: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Tom Dupuis, Paul Bertram, James B. Meyer, Matt C. Smith, N P Kobriger, Jerry L. Kaster

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The research aimed to understand how highway stormwater runoff affects receiving waters. The study involved field research at three sites and the creation of three user-friendly manuals. These manuals include guidelines for field studies, a procedural manual for writing NEPA documents, and a resource document summarizing existing information on receiving water effects.

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