Technical Bulletin No 2: Stormwater Design in the Coastal Plain

Developed as Technical Bulletin No. 2 by the Chesapeake Stormwater Network and partners, this guidance document (May 2009) outlines stormwater design considerations for the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain, emphasizing that flat terrain, high groundwater, and sensitive coastal systems require approaches different from Piedmont-based practices. It promotes small-scale, distributed stormwater strategies focused on nitrogen and bacteria reduction, while accounting for sea level rise, shoreline constraints, and reliance on groundwater and drainage infrastructure.