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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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