"Less runoff" means that there is a reduced amount of water flowing off of the land's surface and into bodies of water like rivers and streams. Full definition
With less runoff in their portfolios, balance sheet lenders are viewing this as a prime opportunity to make gains in their commercial mortgage holdings. (northmarq.com)
This lower - intensity rainfall implies less runoff over the surface, which means we should see a decline in runoff over a whole basin. (sciencedaily.com)
One reason: These farms often work to build soil that retains more water and that produces less runoff. (sciencenewsforstudents.org)