Changes

<p>The field of stormwater management has undergone considerable evolution in the last 40-50 years, from underground drainage systems for rapid water disposal, to stormwater management ponds, to today’s myriad of near-to-nature practices and technologies (Fletcher et al., 2014). This paradigm shift could be explained by a change of perception about water from a waste to a resource. With this evolution comes the evolution of terminology to describe the latest visions, practices and technologies. </p>

<p>The field of stormwater management has undergone considerable evolution in the last 40-50 years, from underground drainage systems for rapid water disposal, to stormwater management ponds, to today’s myriad of near-to-nature practices and technologies (Fletcher et al., 2014). This paradigm shift could be explained by a change of perception about water from a waste to a resource. With this evolution comes the evolution of terminology to describe the latest visions, practices and technologies. </p>

<p>There are various terms used in stormwater management related literature across the globe. Some terms differ only in their geography while others differ in their connotation. Table __ presents the various terminologies used in different parts of the world and where each term originated (highlighted in yellow). For detailed descriptions of each term, please refer to Fletcher et al. (2014).</p>

<p>There are various terms used in stormwater management related literature across the globe. Some terms differ only in their geography while others differ in their connotation. Table __ presents the various terminologies used in different parts of the world and where each term originated (highlighted in yellow). For detailed descriptions of each term, please refer to Fletcher et al. (2014).</p>