The Atlanta Regional Commission worked with the state Environmental Protection Division, the state Environmental Finance Authority, a Technical Advisory Group (TAG), and a consultant team led by AECOM to update the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual (GSMM), known as the “Blue Book.”
The Blue Book provides with an up-to-date tool for managing stormwater that includes state-of-the industry practices and information, as well as information specific to Georgia.
Note – This tool was updated April 15, 2016 due to a calculation error in the previous tool. For ease of navigation, download our instructions on configuring Adobe Acrobat Reader
Georgia Stormwater Shorts are a series of short, instructional videos to help you navigate the wealth of knowledge contained in the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual and supporting documents. Our first video provides an overview and introduction to the Site Development Review Tool. Future videos will cover other aspects of the manual including an overview of GSMM best management practices. Visit our Georgia Stormwater Shorts page to view our videos.
This document defines a Stormwater Best Management Practice (also called a BMP or a practice), explains the importance of BMPs, shows the components of a typical BMP and offers direction and information to keep the practice operational.
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A compendium of stormwater pollution prevention practices and protocols for use by government agencies, businesses and industries, institutions and the general public.
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Developed by the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning, this document provides specific guidance for Georgia’s coastal communities.
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