Urban construction is an area of concern for environmental conservationists. Construction may contribute to stream degradation and erosion. Below are links related to construction and its effects, non-effects on the environment, pollution, stormwater drainage, erosion and sedimentation control, sewage and related issues.

Effluent Guidelines for the Construction - EPA
Preventing Urban Water Pollution - Kansas
Soil Resources in the Urban Setting
Urban Stormwater Solutions
Urban Water Resources Management and Protection - EPA

Missouri Department
of Natural Resources

Missouri Watershed Information Network (MoWIN)
Send comments to: mowin1@missouri.edu
205 Agricultural Engineering
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573) 882-0085
Toll Free: (MO only): 1-877-H20-shed (426-7433)
Fax: (573) 884-5650

Page last updated August 26, 2008