Learn about water conservation case studies from cities throughout the United States. Useful for those trying to implement a water conservation campaign, expand existing local conservation efforts, or gain insight on the approach other US cities have taken to conserve water and save money. Produced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). July 2002.

Virginia Tech's Center for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Watershed Studies has developed an on-line database to house selected TMDL-related information and documents in one central location. This report titled “TMDL Implementation – Characteristics of Successful Projects” covers seventeen case studies throughout the U.S. including project protocols, lessons learned and factors contributing to success. Provided by Virginia Tech, 2006.

EPA selected current and former grant recipients from across the country that utilized the grant program to support wetland program development on a broad scale. The result is a case studies document that highlights numerous approaches to wetland protection from a diverse group of grantees. Produced and maintained by the EPA, updated 2011.

This website focuses on eight restoration/preservation case studies where water use conflicts crossed regulatory boundaries. These case studies are examined for their relevance to new institutions seeking to implement sustainable water solutions. Provided by RFF Press, 2005.

Michigan and South Florida are identified as case studies which attempt to take a holistic approach to water quality & quantity issues going forward. Both case studies use comprehensive, multi-decade plans to achieve their goals. Specific tools being utilized are identified, such as Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR). City planners and resource managers will benefit most from this document. Provided by Universities Council on Water Resources (OCOWR), 2004.

The Peace River Cumulative Impact Study was mandated in 2003 by the Florida Legislature to assess the cumulative impacts of changes in landform and hydrology in the Peace River basin prior to the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) development of a Watershed Management Plan. Provided by the Florida DEP, 2007.

EPA's Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) has developed a DVD that highlights how local governments are addressing aging sewer and water systems to meet current and future challenges facing our communities. Elected officials, as well as resource managers will find the case studies from five successful communities throughout the U.S. helpful in their own search for solutions to water management. Provided by the EPA, updated 2011.

The Jordan Cove urban watershed/low impact development (LID) demonstration project is located in Waterford, Connecticut along the coast of Long Island Sound. The study began in 1995, and was designed to determine water quantity and quality benefits of using pollution prevention Best Management Practices (BMPs) in a residential subdivision. Monitoring took place for 10 years. City planners and resource managers will benefit from this information the most. Provided by the University of Connecticut, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2005.

Intended for construction contractors, this website is meant to assist in the creation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs). Within this site two hypothetical case studies are used in order to examine the proper steps taken to analyze the construction site and create an appropriate SWPPP. Provided by the EPA, updated 2007.

This document is strictly focused on the management of freshwater inflows into estuaries, the risks associated with improper management, and a methodology for proper management. Additionally, there are models of estuaries which can be applied to local resources. This document is intended for natural resource managers and city planners. Provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Case studies, learning opportunities, models, and tools that can be great resources for elected officials, decision-makers, and stakeholders. Provided by the University of Connecticut, updated 2011.

These two sites provide environmental tools and resources for the planning and developments of parking lots in communal areas. A technical review of the interactions between transportation, land use and environmental quality provides insight on the issues between developmental patterns and environmental value.