Driveways, Parking Areas, and Plowing – NEW

Driveways, Parking Areas, and Plowing

Runoff water from driveways and parking areas can wash pollutants into nearby lakes, rivers, wetlands, and storm drains that empty into a waterbody. Properly maintaining parking areas and directing water runoff is important for the health of our lakes.

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Anti-Icing: How early efforts can prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement

Driveway Infiltration Trench

Driveway (Infiltration Trench): A stone-filled trench on the edge of a driveway to collect water from the driveway, allowing it to soak into the ground (from Soak Up the Rain New Hampshire)

Firehose Diverter

Driveways (Firehose Diverter): A DIY alternative for diverting water runoff from driveways and parking areas

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Driveways (Open-Top Culverts): Guide for using culverts for diverting water from roadways and parking areas (from the Portland Water District)

Permeable Interlocking Pavement Factsheet 1

Driveways (Permeable Pavers): University of New Hampshire factsheet outlining the benefits of using permeable pavers for reducing runoff water and for flood control.

Pervious Concrete Factsheet 2

Driveways (Pervious Concrete): University of New Hampshire factsheet outlining the benefits of using pervious concrete for reducing runoff water and for flood control

Porous Asphalt Factsheet 1

Driveways (Porous Asphalt): University of New Hampshire factsheet outlining the benefits of using porous asphalt for reducing runoff water and flood control

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Driveways (Rubber Razors): Maine Department of Environmental Protection fact sheet on using rubber razors (typically conveyor belts or similar materials sandwiched between timbers and sunken into the ground) for managing runoff water on gravel roads and driveways

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Driveways (Snow Removal): Certified Green SnowPros are trained in the most up to date technologies and snow management practices and are trained in salt reduction practices to help keep waterbodies healthy

Road Salt Factsheet 2

Driveways (Snow and Road Salt): New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services information on road salt and its connection to water quality

Stone Check Dam

Driveway and Parking Areas (Stormwater Management during Construction): A manual by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation for temporary erosion and sediment control for highway designers, engineers, or construction industry personnel. This resource can help property owners understand the precautions that construction professionals should be taking to protect water quality during new or re-construction

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How Road Salt Works: Save money and the environment by using only what is needed

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Roads (Dirt Road Manual): An owner’s manual for those who live and travel on dirt and gravel roads covering topics ranging from tools and techniques to getting rid of runoff water on dirt roads

Gravel Road Maintenance Manual 1

Roads (Maintenance Manual): Maine guide book for maintaining gravel roads and protecting nearby lakes – *Please note this handbook acts as a general guide, consult and follow New Hampshire laws and regulations

A Guide to Forming Road Associations 3

Roads (Forming Associations): Maine Department of Environmental Protection guide for forming a road association – *Please note this handbook is for the state of Maine and acts as a general guide, consult and follow New Hampshire laws and regulations



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