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Urbanization: Population Growth
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How fast does the population grow in our watershed?
In the last 5 years, the population has grown roughly 2.46% in Sioux Falls, SD.
Effects to Watershed:
- Increased water demand
- Increased stormwater runoff
- Altered flow patterns
- Impacts wetlands
How do we lessen the impact?
1
Stormwater management practices (Ex. rain gardens)
2
Land Use Planning (Ex. zoning & development regulations)
3
Conservation Efforts (Ex. protect & restore rivers & wetlands)
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