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Constructed Stormwater Wetlands
LINK: http://www.metrocouncil.org/Environment/Watershed/BMP/CH3_STConstWLSwWetland.pdf
Description
This is a practical, reference guide to designing stormwater wetlands (constructed wetlands designed to improve stormwater quality) in the mid-Atlantic region:
- discusses four basic design variations of stormwater wetlands
- differentiates natural vs. stormwater wetlands
- describes how to avoid conflicts with natural wetlands in the planning and design phases
- outline pollutant removal capability, including removal pathways, treatment efficiencies and design factors
- provides design criteria for sizing stormwater wetlands and their preceding forebays
- guides the preparation and implementation of a wetland planting plan
- determines the dimensions and requirements for vegetated buffers
- discusses how to reduce future maintenance burdens and avoid secondary environmental impacts
- describes how to enhance local wildlife habitat and create community amenities
- includes and glossary of terms and reference list
Additional Information:
Regions: Canada, Canada and United States, United States
Submitted by: WetlandNetwork