Omaha Master Plan – Environmental Element Green Stormwater Infrastructure

This guide promotes stormwater best management practices, including native prairie landscaping, vegetated buffer zones, and conservation landscaping, to reduce runoff and improve water quality. It prioritizes watershed-based stormwater planning, restoration of aquatic ecosystems, and adherence to federal and state water quality regulations. The guide also integrates Low Impact Development (LID) techniques, flood prevention strategies, and water conservation initiatives to ensure long-term sustainability of the community’s water resources.