External Stormwater Resources

See the following websites, documents and resources below to learn more about conserving our water resources.

Stormwater programs, public transport and services in Benton County

• WEBSITE City of Corvallis Stormwater Program
• WEBSITE City of Albany Stormwater Program
• WEBSITE City of Philomath Storm/Sewer Program
• WEBSITE Corvallis Transit System (FREE)
• WEBSITE Household Hazardous Waste Events
• WEBSITE Corvallis Transit System (FREE!)
• WEBSITE Benton Area Transit

Outside agency stormwater standards

• DOCUMENT City of Albany Stormwater Standards
• DOCUMENT City of Corvallis Stormwater Standards
• DOCUMENT City of Philomath Stormwater Standards

Benton County is permitted through the EPA National Pollutant and Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program.

Information about rain gardens and green infrastructure

Read about how the OSU-Benton County Stormwater Research Facility at Public Works, and how you can harvest and use stormwater to reduce water use and pollutants that might otherwise impact our waterways:

RESOURCE OSU-Benton County Stormwater Research Facility

RESOURCE The Oregon Rain Garden Guide (OSU Extension)

RESOURCE Oregon Stormwater Solutions: Turning Rain Back into a Resource