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Challenges to the Design of Runoff Management Practices in Cold Climates (Source: Caraco and Claytor,1997)

Climatic Condition	BMP Design Challenge
Cold Temperatures	Pipe freezing ► Permanent pool ice covered ► Reduced biological activity ► Reduced oxygen levels during ice cover ► Reduced settling velocities
Deep Frost Line	► Frost heaving ► Reduced soil infiltration ► Pipe freezing
Short Growing Season	► Short time period to establish vegetation ► Different plant species appropriate to cold climates than moderate climates
Significant Snowfall	► High runoff volumes during snowmelt and rainon-snow ► High pollutant loads during spring melt ► Other impacts of road salt/deicers ► Snow management may affect BMP storage