Local Resources for Low Impact Development

"The term low impact development (LID) refers to systems and practices that use or mimic natural processes that result in the infiltration, evapotranspiration or use of stormwater in order to protect water quality and associated aquatic habitat"                                 - Environmental Protection Agency

Low-Impact Development (LID) Terms: Learn more about what LID is and how it is used interchangably with other terms such as green infrastructure and Light Imprint Design

Cape Cod Green Infrastrucutre Guide: Learn more about how to build an area of bio-retention and areas within Cape Cod where bio-retention can already be found. 

Saving the Rain: Green Stormwater Solutions for Congregations: Learn about different green infrastructures that can be implemented in your very own yard

Cape Cod Native Plants: Learn about what native flora can be planted in your very own yard by using APCC's guide to Cape Cod Native Plants. Native plants are accustomed to our climate, often requiring less watering and maitenance but also mitigating stormwater runoff. 

Rain Garden Guide: A guide to building a rain garden in Massachusetts, provided by the Massachusetts Watershed Coalition

Shoreline Gardening: Learn the importance and benefits of shoreline gardening from Wendi Hartup in Bring Back the Buffer with Shoreline Gardening