Stormwater Resources

Helping Homeowners Tackle Newfound’s Biggest Problem

Pollution from stormwater runoff is Newfound's largest threat to water quality and the health of our aquatic ecosystems.   Everyone can play a role in reducing their stormwater contribution.  The resources on this page are geared towards homeowners, HOAs and road associations looking to make a difference.

Environmental Impact

Stormwater Runoff

  1.  SOAK NH Principles of Good Housekeeping
  2. Lake Friendly Landscape Maintenance for all Seasons NH LAKES Webinar

Road Salt

  1. NH DES Road Salt Reduction
  2. Izaak Walton League Salt Watch Story Map

Septic Systems

  1. Septic Systems for Healthy Lakes NH LAKES
  2. Lake-Friendly Living with Septic Systems NH LAKES Webinar
  3. You and Your Septic System NH DES
  4. Get Pumped! New Hampshire

Handbooks & Manuals

  1. Landscaping at the Water's Edge: An Ecological Approach
  2. Homeowners Guide to Stormwater Management
  3. Do-It-Yourself Water Quality, Lake George Association
  4. Gravel Road Manual
  5. A Ditch in Time

DIY Resources & Fact Sheets

Roof Drainage and Downspouts

  1. Dripline Infiltration Trench SOAK NH
  2. Dry Well SOAK NH
  3. Rain Barrels SOAK NH

Gravel Roads & Driveways

  1. Driveway Infiltration Trench SOAK NH
  2. Water Bars SOAK NH
  3. Open Top Culvert Portland Water District
  4. Rubber Razors Portland Water District
  5. Turnouts Portland Water District
  6. Gravel Road Manual
  7. Guide to Forming Road Associations

FootPaths and WalkWays

  1. Infiltration Steps SOAK NH
  2. Pervious Walkways and Patios SOAK NH
  3. Water Bar SOAK NH

Vegetated Buffers, Rain Gardens

  1. Landscaping at the Water's Edge
  2. Vegetated Buffer NH SOAK
  3. Vegetated Swale NH SOAK
  4. The Buffer Book Maine DEP
  5. Live Staking Banks Portland Water District
  6. Rain Garden NH SOAK
  7. Native Plants for NH Rain Gardens
  8. Sizing a Rain Garden Calculator
  9. Three River Rain Garden Alliance

Gardening with Native Plants

  1. The Benefits of Native Plants in Your Garden
  2. Native Plants for Part Sun and Dry Conditions
  3. Native Plants for Part Sun and Wet Conditions
  4. Native Plants for Shady Dry Conditions
  5. Native Plants for Shady Wet Conditions
  6. Native Plants for Sunny Dry Conditions
  7. Native Plants for Sunny Wet Conditions

Stormwater Resources

Additional resources on low-impact development and municipal stormwater projects can be found by visiting our Watershed Planning page.