Site Last Updated: April 29, 2008
Latest News:
Center Staff speaking at LID and NE Conferences - 4/1/08
Wetlands and Watershed Article Series completed with Stormwater Wetlands report - 3/4/08
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Latest Publications:
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Runoff Reduction Method Technical Memo - 4/28/08
The first official collaboration between the Center and Tom Schueler’s post-Center venture, the Chesapeake Stormwater Network, the Runoff Reduction Method Technical Memo outlines an innovative system for stormwater design. While the technical memo provides extensive background research on BMP performance, the focus of the method is to determine the ability for the BMP to reduce the overall volume of runoff in addition to pollutant removal. The BMPs presented include both conventional and innovative practices (e.g., pervious parking, sheetflow to open space, green roofs, downspout disconnection). The method also incorporates built-in incentives for environmental site design, such as preserving forests and reducing soil disturbance and impervious cover.
The team developed the memo as part of the "Extreme BMP Makeover" project, funded by the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation. The Center has also been working closely with the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation to integrate the Runoff Reduction Method into proposed stormwater regulations and an updated stormwater management handbook. DOWNLOAD HERE |
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As referenced in 4/9/08 U.S. EPA Stormwater Webcast Series: Manual 3- Urban Stormwater Retrofit Practices
This manual outlines the basics of retrofits, describes the 13 unique locations where they can be found, and presents rapid methods to find, design and deliver retrofits to meet a wide range of subwatershed objectives.
It also contains updated costs for retrofit practices, updated pollutant removal data for stormwater treatment options, a design point method to estimate individual retrofit removal rates, and practical tips to support the design, permitting and construction of retrofit projects.
In short, the manual provides all the resources needed to develop an effective local retrofit program. It is available as a free download. A hard copy will be made available soon. DOWNLOAD HERE |
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Wetlands & Watershed Article Series
The latest and final article of this six-part series, Article 5:
"The Next Generation of Stormwater Wetlands" is now available for free download.
This article revisits the design of stormwater wetland systems based on lessons learned from the field, and presents new concepts and design objectives for stormwater wetlands.
Visit the wetlands website to learn how and why wetlands should be part of watershed management. |
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Download the PDF for free after filling out a brief form.
Released Feb 2008: Smart Watershed spiral-bound guidebook with CD of a PDF form that you can fill out on your computer and save.
Price: $30
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Smart Watershed Benchmarking Tool Now available as workbook and CD kit!
Using lessons learned from around the country, this self-assessment tool helps local program managers make better decisions on watershed restoration priorities to maximize the performance of staff and financial resources.
Local watershed groups can also use this tool by determining how their community compares to others and work with their local governments to encourage adoption of practices that would strengthen watershed resotration efforts. It includes:
- an overview of smart watershed programs, its benefits and applications for local communities;
- step-by-step guidance on how to complete the tool and interpret community scores;
- case studies and tips for implementing the programs;
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further details on restoration budgeting.
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