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Urbanization: Population Growth

Moving People
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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. 

Statistics on Tablet
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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