LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington has received national recognition for its stormwater program, picking up top awards among cities of similar size.

The National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards are administered by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) Stormwater Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. WEF, a worldwide organization devoted to protecting public health and the environment, runs the Stormwater Institute, a center for excellence and innovation focused on developing solutions to improve stormwater runoff.