County stormwater staff presented draft amendments to the stormwater management design manual that would use NOAA Atlas 14 or watershed‑specific rainfall parameters, adopt street‑level inundation performance standards, and rely on recently completed watershed management plans to refine flood mapping and design criteria.

The House approved LD 2187, the triennial update of Maine's water‑quality standards, following debate over whether the Lower Androscoggin should be reclassified from Class C to B. Supporters cited BEP/DEP science; some members urged stronger upgrades to protect recent gains.

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Medina warns outdated standards threaten Delta's economy and agriculture sustainability.