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[[file:Stillwater rain garden 2.JPG|thumb|300px|alt=photo of a rain garden|<font size=3>A raingarden in a commercial development, Sillwater, Minnesota.</font size>]]
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[[Glossary#B|Bioretention]] is a terrestrial-based (up-land as opposed to wetland) water quality and water quantity control process. Bioretention employs a simplistic, site-integrated design that provides opportunity for runoff infiltration, filtration, storage, and water uptake by vegetation.  
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[[file:Stillwater rain garden 2.JPG|thumb|300px|alt=photo of a rain garden|<font size=3>A rain garden in a commercial development, Stillwater, Minnesota.</font size>]]
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[[File:Native landscaping.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=photo of a rain garden planted with native vegetation|<font size=3>Example of a rain garden planted with native vegetation.</font size>]]
  
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Bioretention areas are suitable stormwater treatment practices for all land uses, as long as the contributing drainage area is appropriate for the size of the facility. Common bioretention opportunities include landscaping islands, cul-de-sacs, parking lot margins, commercial setbacks, open space, rooftop drainage and street-scapes (i.e., between the curb and sidewalk). Bioretention, when designed with an underdrain and liner, is also a good design option for treating [[Potential stormwater hotspots|potential stormwater hotspots]] (PSHs). Bioretention is extremely versatile because of its ability to be incorporated into landscaped areas. The versatility of the practice also allows for bioretention areas to be frequently employed as stormwater retrofits.  
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This page introduces sources for the selection of plants for stormwater BMPs, salt tolerance, [[Green roofs|green roofs]], and [[Trees|trees]]. An excellent resource applicable to a wide variety of vegetated BMPs, including bioretention BMPs, is [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/plants-stormwater-design Plants for stormwater design] by Shaw and Schmidt (2003).
  
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[[file:Residential rain garden.png|thumb|300 px|alt=image of residential rain garden|<font size=3>A residential rain garden in St. Paul.</font size>]]
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[[Glossary#B|Bioretention]] is a terrestrial-based (up-land as opposed to wetland) water quality and water quantity control process. Bioretention employs a simplistic, site-integrated design that provides opportunity for runoff infiltration, filtration, storage, and water uptake by vegetation.  
  
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Bioretention areas are suitable stormwater treatment practices for all land uses, as long as the contributing drainage area is appropriate for the size of the facility. Common bioretention opportunities include landscaping islands, cul-de-sacs, parking lot margins, commercial setbacks, open space, rooftop drainage and street-scapes (i.e., between the curb and sidewalk). Bioretention, when designed with an underdrain and liner, is also a good design option for treating [[Potential stormwater hotspots|stormwater hotspots]] (PSHs). Bioretention is extremely versatile because of its ability to be incorporated into landscaped areas. The versatility of the practice also allows for bioretention areas to be frequently employed as stormwater retrofits.
  
 
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**[[Operation and maintenance of bioretention]] - we recommend using the above two pages
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*[[Summary of permit requirements for bioretention]]
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Category:Level_3_-_General_information,_reference,_tables,_images,_and_archives/Images/Bioretention_photos Bioretention photos]
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Category:Level_3_-_General_information,_reference,_tables,_images,_and_archives/Images/Schematic_-_bmps Bioretention schematics]
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Category:Level_3_-_General_information,_reference,_tables,_images,_and_archives/Tables/Bioretention Bioretention tables]
 
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*[[Understanding and interpreting soils and soil boring reports for infiltration BMPs]]
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Latest revision as of 21:04, 22 December 2022

image of Minimal Impact Design Standards logo
Information: Bioretention practices are commonly called rain gardens
Green Infrastructure: Bioretention practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetation, bioretention practices provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, carbon sequestration, improved biological habitat, and aesthetic value.
photo of a rain garden
A rain garden in a commercial development, Stillwater, Minnesota.
photo of a rain garden planted with native vegetation
Example of a rain garden planted with native vegetation.


Bioretention is a terrestrial-based (up-land as opposed to wetland) water quality and water quantity control process. Bioretention employs a simplistic, site-integrated design that provides opportunity for runoff infiltration, filtration, storage, and water uptake by vegetation.

Bioretention areas are suitable stormwater treatment practices for all land uses, as long as the contributing drainage area is appropriate for the size of the facility. Common bioretention opportunities include landscaping islands, cul-de-sacs, parking lot margins, commercial setbacks, open space, rooftop drainage and street-scapes (i.e., between the curb and sidewalk). Bioretention, when designed with an underdrain and liner, is also a good design option for treating stormwater hotspots (PSHs). Bioretention is extremely versatile because of its ability to be incorporated into landscaped areas. The versatility of the practice also allows for bioretention areas to be frequently employed as stormwater retrofits.

Acknowledgements

Bioretention articles

Green Infrastructure: bioretention facilities are designed to mimic a site's natural hydrology


Related pages

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