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From Fragmented Records to a System of Record: How Communities Are Modernizing Stormwater Inspections
Across the country, stormwater teams are moving away from patchwork systems and toward a single, purpose-built system of record - one that complements GIS rather than replaces it. Here’s what that transition looks like, and why it matters.
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At the 2025 Utah Floodplain & Stormwater Management Conference, practitioners across engineering, public works, and MS4 programs shared a common sentiment: “Our work is getting more complex - but our tools aren’t keeping up.”
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