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Increase in bulk density by land use or activity
<th>Source (link to [[Construction specifications for bioretention#References|Reference list]])</th> <td>Construction, mass grading</td>

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Infiltration design guideline - landscaping
{{alert|It is ''REQUIRED'' that impervious area construction is completed and pervious areas established with dense and healthy vegetati ...for vegetated infiltration practices. ''RECOMMENDED'' planting guidelines for vegetated practices are as follows.

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Dry swale (Grass swale)
{{alert|Swales can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetati ...as shallow, linear channels. They typically have vegetative cover such as turf or native perennial grasses. Dry swales may be constructed as filtration or

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using wet swale as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...Symbol used for Wet swale in the MIDS calculator.|Symbol used for Wet swale in the MIDS calculator.]] ...or on an annual basis, it does provide an annual pollutant load reduction for TSS. If runoff to the wet swale flows over a side slope through sheet flow,

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using stormwater wetland as a BMP in the MIDS calculator.
[[File:Symbol for stormwater wetland.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=symbol for stormwater wetland|Symbol used in the MIDS calculator to repre ...for_the_Minimal_Impact_Design_Standards_(MIDS)_Calculator See the guidance for determining bypass percent.]

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Case studies for permeable pavement
...runoff to filter through surface voids into an underlying stone reservoir for temporary storage and/or infiltration. The most commonly used permeable pav ...able pavement may provide additional benefits, including reducing the need for de-icing chemicals, and providing a durable and aesthetically pleasing surf

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using sand filter as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...px|thumb|alt=symbol for sand filter in MIDS calculator|Symbol for a sand filter in the MIDS calculator]] ...nd filter in MIDS calculator|Screen shot of the watershed tab for a sand filter in the MIDS calculator]]

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MS4 fact sheet - Volume Control Using Compost Materials / Soil Amendments
...ation, increasing erosion, impairing fish habitat, and increasing the need for permanent stormwater management. ...and ordinances. For more information on compost, see the section on [[Turf|turf]].

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using stormwater disconnection (impervious disconnection) BMPs in the MIDS calculator
...symbol for Stormwater Disconnection in MIDS calculator|Symbol for Stormwater Disconnection in MIDS calculator]] ...8 percent removal for total suspended solids (TSS) and 0 percent reduction for both dissolved and particulate phosphorus.

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Default table
{{alert|This is an edit page for the Stormwater Manual editors|alert-info}} <tr><td>Turf and Landscaping</td><td>

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using swale side slope as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...mb|alt=Schematic used as a symbol for swale side slope|Symbol for Swale side slope used in the MIDS calculator]] ...hed tab for Swale side slope|Screen shot of the Watershed tab for Swale side slope.]]

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Using the Minnesota Stormwater Manual and MIDS Calculator to help meet industrial stormwater permit requirements
The Stormwater Manual contains considerable additional information useful for selecting, designing, constructing and maintaining stormwater BMPs. The fol ...us/index.php?title=Process_for_selecting_Best_Management_Practices Process for selecting Best Management Practices]: This page provides a general overview

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Construction specifications for wet swale (wetland channel)
...for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, carbon sequ Wet swale practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in

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Sediment control practices - Outlet energy dissipation
...00 px|alt=This picture shows an example of riprap outlet protection symbol for Stormwater Disconnection in MIDS calculator|Example of riprap ...lly consist of a structural apron lining fabricated from riprap, concrete, turf reinforcement mats, or other structural materials. Certain types of basins

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using bioretention with no underdrain BMPs in the MIDS calculator
...g|thumb|300px|alt=MIDS symbol for bioinfiltration|Symbol used for Bioretention basin (without underdrain) (bioinfiltration) in the MIDS calcu {{alert|[https://youtu.be/B1EkwU3EK3Y See video for using this BMP]|alert-info}}

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Construction stormwater treatment - BMP removal after final stabilization
...cing, and other relatively low cost BMPs are often forgotten on site after construction is complete . These temporary BMPs must be removed prior to site closeout a ...ecompose, such as <span title="A temporary sediment control device used on construction sites to protect water quality in nearby streams, rivers, lakes and seas fr

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using permeable pavement BMPs in the MIDS calculator
...lculator symbol for permeable pavement|MIDS calculator symbol for permeable pavement.]] ...rmeable pavement|MIDS calculator screen shot of watershed tab for permeable pavement.]]

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using underground infiltration BMPs in the MIDS calculator
...Symbol for underground infiltration in MIDS calculator|Symbol for underground infiltration in MIDS calculator]] For an underground infiltration system, all stormwater captured below the outfl

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using infiltration basin/underground infiltration BMPs in the MIDS calculator
...the MIDS calculator]]). The information on the page below remains accurate for aboveground infiltration BMPs.|alert-info}} ...lculator symbol for infiltration basin|MIDS calculator symbol for infiltration basin.]]

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using stormwater pond as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...r constructed pond for MIDS calculator|MIDS calculator symbol for constructed pond.]] ...tershed tab for constructed pond|Screen shot of watershed tab for constructed pond.]]

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Turf
{{alert|This section focuses on conformance with the [[Performance goals for new development, re-development and linear projects|Minimal Impact Design S ...DS) calculator]] because design, construction and maintenance criteria and specifications have not been developed yet.|alert-warning}}

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Stormwater management for solar farm projects - frequently asked questions
{{alert|(Access as a Word document: [[file:Stormwater Management for Solar Farm FAQ.docx]])|alert-info}} ...ttp://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Construction_stormwater_program construction project], including solar panel installations. Several solar industry stak

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Infiltration media and material specifications
'''Infiltration material specifications''' Link to this [[Infiltration media and material specifications|table]]. To open this table in Excel format, [http://stormwater.pca.state.m

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MS4 Staff Site Plan Review Guidance
[[file:Construction 1.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=construction stormwater image</alt>]] ...rmwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Construction_stormwater_permit MNR100001/Construction Stormwater Permit].

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Erosion prevention practices - turf reinforcement mats
...0 px|thumb|alt=picture of turf reinforcement mats|Examples of turf reinforcement mats. Source: [http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LandArch/16_la_design ...rt for vegetation on slopes, and permanent armoring and vegetation support for ditches, swales, and channels. They are composed of UV stabilized, syntheti

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Sediment control practices - Storm drain inlet protection
...ntrol devices and works best when upslope sources of sediment are reduced. For information on controlling upslope sources of sediment, see the following. ...traps. Consider the following when evaluating the use of inlet protection for a site.

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Construction specifications for high-gradient stormwater step-pool swale
{{alert|Stormwater step pool practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in This page provides a discussion of construction specifications for stormwater step pools.

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Construction specifications for infiltration
{{alert|Infiltration practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in ...r infiltration basins, trenches, and underground infiltration, including a construction sequence.

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BMPs for stormwater infiltration
{{alert|Infiltration practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in ...ert|Infiltration of stormwater, where appropriate, is a preferred practice for managing stormwater runoff, as it reduces pollutants reaching receiving wat

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Construction specifications for dry swale (grass swale)
...for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, carbon sequ This page provides a discussion of construction specifications for dry swales ([https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Glossary#I

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using swale without an underdrain as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...ng|300px|thumb|alt=symbol for swale with no underdrain|Symbol for Swale main channel (without an underdrain) used in the MIDS calculator.</fo For a swale main channel BMP (no underdrain), stormwater can be retained throug

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BMPs for stormwater filtration
{{alert|Filtration practices can be an important tool for detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater ru ...iltration. However, the practice still functions as a filtration practice. For more information on practices with a raised underdrain, [https://stormwater

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Sediment control practices - Diversion barrier controls (cofferdams/temporary dikes)
...mporary barriers or dams used to stop or redirect the flow of water from a construction site work area, such as a support column foundation, a shoreline retaining ...They function by holding back water and creating a relatively dry area for construction activities. Diversion barrier controls include water exclusion enclosures a

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using Harvest and re-use/cistern as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...e system. Pollutants in water that bypasses the storage device or not used for irrigation or non-irrigation uses are not removed. ==MIDS calculator user inputs for harvest and re-use/cistern==

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Erosion prevention practices - Riprap
...lined channel|Example of a riprap lined channel. Click image for more info. (Source: Tetra Tech)]] ...(usually made of compacted soil) separating two areas"> '''berms''' for <span title="a designed depression in the landscape utilized to settle out

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Sediment control practices - Stabilized earth/soil berm
...bilized berm. Click on the image for more information. (Source: Tetra Tech for US EPA and State of Kentucky)]] ...management practices (BMPs) that acts as a barrier to retain sediment on a construction site. Sediment control BMPs are intended to slow and hold flow, filter runo

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Check dams for stormwater swales
...for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, carbon sequ ...s are discussed on this page. For information on temporary check dams used for sediment control, [[Sediment control practices - Check dams (ditch checks,

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Sediment control practices - Check dams (ditch checks, ditch dikes)
...es should not be used for check dam applications, as they are not intended for concentrated flow areas. ...infiltration is an added benefit. Check dams are not a suitable substitute for major perimeter sediment trapping measures and can be easily washed away b

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Sediment control practices - Buffer zones
[[File:Good construction 2.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=photo silt fence|Double silt fence perim ...ctive of protecting and enhancing water quality and habitat by restricting construction activities and maintaining existing vegetation. The buffer includes the veg

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General principles for erosion prevention and sediment control at construction sites in Minnesota
...umb||alt=photo of mulch application|Application of mulch at a construction site is an example of an erosion prevention practice.]] ...ota through the [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/construction-stormwater construction stormwater permit program] (MPCA 2013) seek to address these impacts by req

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using trees as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...x|thumb|alt=Symbol for tree trench system-treebox|Symbol used for the tree trench system/box (w/o underdrain) BMP in the MIDS calculator. Not For a tree trench system/box without an underdrain, stormwater runoff captured

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Construction stormwater practices - diversion and working in the dry
...tic pipes to divert a stream and provide dry working conditions during the construction of a new bridge. (Source: Northpoint Engineering)]] ...otherwise dewatered after the dam is built, and kept relatively dry until construction work is completed.

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Sediment control practices - Vehicle tracking BMPs
...px|alt=photo of vehicle tracking pad|Properly constructed BMP for vehicle tracking.]] ...removal is primarily accomplished through the removal of soil and mud from construction equipment, including nutrients and heavy metals that are associated with se

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Erosion prevention practices - erosion control blankets and anchoring devices
...iodegradable, open-weave blankets that provide temporary cover and support for establishing vegetation on bare soil areas. ECBs provide cover for bare soil and support for emergent vegetation (i.e., typically grass) from the time of seeding until

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Quick guide
6. [[Overview of basic stormwater concepts|General Principles for Stormwater Management]] 2. [[Process for selecting Best Management Practices|Using the Manual to Select BMPs]]

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Construction stormwater practices - temporary stream crossing
...ly less than one year) use that is installed across a watercourse to allow construction vehicles to safely cross without damaging the stream bed or channel. They m ...Use temporary stream crossings only when they are completely necessary for construction purposes.|alert-warning}}

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Erosion prevention practices - natural and synthetic mulches
...px|thumb|alt=photo mulch application|Mulch being applied to a construction site.]] ...applied with seed or other vegetation to establish final, permanent cover for bare soil.

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Site stabilization
For a printable version of this page, [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/defaul ...and other water bodies. This factsheet provides guidance on stabilizing a construction site to protect the quality of our water resources.

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using bioretention with an underdrain BMPs in the MIDS calculator
...ntion basin (with underdrain)) used in MIDS calculator|Symbol for Bioretention basin (with underdrain) used in MIDS calculator.]] ...d tab for Bioretention basin (with underdrain).The user must input a value for impervious area or the BMP will not provide volume and pollutant reduction.

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Calculating credits for green roofs
|+Recommended pollutant removal efficiencies, in percent, for green roofs. ...ts. The model selected depends on your objectives. For compliance with the Construction Stormwater permit, the model must be based on the assumption that an instan

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Construction specifications for bioretention
{{alert|Bioretention practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetati <onlyinclude>{{#ifeq:{{{transcludesection|Construction details}}}|Construction details|

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MIDS calculator tips and information for maximizing volume retention
This page provides information and recommendations for maximizing volume retention in the MIDS calculator. ...MIDS calculator symbol for green roofs|MIDS calculator symbol for green roofs]]

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Operation and maintenance of tree trenches and tree boxes - supplemental information
{{alert|Trees can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Trees provide additional bene ...ee boxes. To see information on design phase, construction phase, and post-construction phase O&M, including inspection checklists, see the page called [[Operation

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using trees with an underdrain as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
[[File:Symbol for tree trench with underdrain.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=symbol for tree trench system-treebox with underdrain|Symbol used in the ...ltrated water are removed, while pollutants are removed through filtration for the water that flows through an underdrain. All pollutants in water lost t

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Operation and maintenance of bioretention
...mation on this page has recently been added or updated. [[Acknowledgements for bioretention|Acknowledgements]].]] ...ractices. '''NOTE: These videos provide useful tips but should not be used for compliance with Minnesota permits.''']]

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Minnesota Stormwater Manual test page 5
...n edit and testing page use by the wiki authors. It is not a content page for the Manual. Information on this page may not be accurate and should not be ...tle=Category:Level_2_-_Best_management_practices/Construction_practices '''Construction practices''']

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Erosion prevention practices - temporary seeding and stabilization
....state.mn.us/index.php?title=2018_Minnesota_Construction_Stormwater_Permit Construction General Permit] defines stabilization, stabilized, and stabilize as the exp ....e., where no soil disturbing activities occur on that portion of the site for 14 or more consecutive days). [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/

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Erosion prevention practices - tackifiers and soil stabilizers
...f soil, slope, temperature, and rainfall conditions, they are not intended for use in concentrated flow locations, such as ditches and channels. ...tackifier bonded mulch (e.g., straw, other fibers) applies to 1) areas of construction sites where soil disturbing activities have temporarily ceased, and measure

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Table of Contents test page
<td>The format for this page has changed. If you would like to access the Table of Contents as The wiki platform provides multiple options for searching topics. You can find out more on the following pages.

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Operation and maintenance of high-gradient stormwater step-pool swale
{{alert|Stormwater step pool practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in The most frequently cited maintenance concern for stormwater step pools is surface soil/media and [https://stormwater.pca.sta

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Stormwater Manual Table of Contents
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MIDS Calculator terminology
...guidance for using the MIDS calculator|Links to pages providing guidance]] for using BMPs in the MIDS calculator are found at the end of this list of term *'''Channel length (LC)''': This is an input for using swale in the MIDS calculator. This is the length of the swale channel

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Operation and maintenance of dry swale (grass swale)
...for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, carbon sequ The most frequently cited maintenance concern for dry swales is surface soil/media and [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/in

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Operation and maintenance of wet swale (wetland channel)
...for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, swales may provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, carbon sequ ...maintenance concern for wet swales is that they provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Common operational problems include:

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Operation and maintenance of tree trenches and tree boxes
...on and maintenance of tree trenches. We recommend going to these two pages for information on this topic. {{alert|Trees can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Trees provide additional bene

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using swale with an underdrain as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...g|300px|thumb|alt=Symbol for swale with underdrain.png|Symbol for Swale main channel (with underdrain) used in the MIDS calculator.</font siz ...tab for Swale main channel (with underdrain). The user must input a value for impervious area or the BMP will not provide volume and pollutant reduction.

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Protection of existing trees on construction sites
{{alert|Trees can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Trees provide additional bene ...pdf Toronto], for example, has detailed tree protection specifications for construction near trees.

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Design, construction, operation and maintenance specifications for vegetated filter strips
#REDIRECT [[Design, construction, operation and maintenance specifications for pretreatment vegetated filter strips]] ...pan of full treatment practices. This page provides information on design, construction, and maintenance of pretreatment vegetated filter strips.

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Case studies for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
*'''Total Construction Cost''': $120,000 ...accessible''': Yes, an interpretive sign is on the rear patio of City Hall for public viewing.

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Overview for dry swale (grass swale)
{{alert|Swales can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetati ...ca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Plants_for_swales vegetative cover] such as turf or <span title="A species that has been observed in the form of a naturally

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Sediment control practices - Perimeter controls for disturbed areas
...construction sites. Removal mechanisms include ponding the runoff to allow for settling, and physically filtering sediment as it passes through a sediment ...thods prior to reaching the site perimeter. Ditch check dams are also used for small concentrated flows.

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Operation and maintenance of bioretention and other stormwater infiltration practices - supplemental information
{{alert|Bioretention practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetati ...ractices. To see information on design phase, construction phase, and post-construction phase O&M, including inspection checklists, see the page called [[Operation

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Operation and maintenance of swales - supplemental information
{{alert|Swales can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetati ...as shallow, linear channels. They typically have vegetative cover such as turf or native perennial grasses. Dry swales may be constructed as filtration or

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Sediment control practices - Sediment traps and basins
...ith_Forebay|Temporary sediment trap with forebay, click image for more information (Source: Tetra Tech) ]] ...ly connected."> '''contributing drainage area''' and plans for post-construction stormwater management, as discussed below.

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Design, construction, operation and maintenance specifications for pretreatment vegetated filter strips
...pan of full treatment practices. This page provides information on design, construction, and maintenance of pretreatment vegetated filter strips. ...ng|300px|thumb|alt=filter strip schematic|Plan view schematic for a pretreatment vegetated filter strip, indicating that slope should be 0 pe

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Case studies for infiltration
{{alert|Infiltration practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in ...water reuse as irrigation|StormTrap underground storage vault for water stormwater reuse as irrigation.]]

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Construction stormwater treatment - dewatering, including chemical treatment and sediment filtration
...g_sediment_filter_bag|Typical dewatering sediment filter bag. For best results, place bag on a flat, vegetated area. Source:Tetra Tech</font ...rface or ground water to dry and/or solidify a construction site to enable construction activity.” Dewatering usually involves using a pump to drain a trench, pi

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Alleviating compaction from construction activities
...ut image|See [http://www.jamesurban.net/compaction this page] for some articles on compaction of urban soils]] ...unintentional compaction issues at construction sites and presents methods for alleviating compaction.

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Operation and maintenance of stormwater infiltration practices
.... '''NOTE: These materials provide useful guidance but should not be used for compliance with Minnesota permits.''']] {{alert|Bioretention practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetati

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BMP practices construction costs maintenance costs and land requirements
==Best Management Practices Construction Costs, Maintenance Costs, and Land Requirements== ...costs. Barr identified a range of typical construction and operating costs for eight1

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Design criteria for infiltration
...tration_Best_Management_Practices practices where infiltration can occur]. For a descriptions of different types of infiltration practices to which these ...for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Depending on design and construction, infiltration practices may provide additional benefits, including cleaner

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Credits for Better Site design
...[Better site design|better site design]] approaches that could be eligible for water quality volume reduction [[Overview of stormwater credits|stormwater ...Construction General Permit] (CGP). These formulas provide just one option for local authorities to consider. The approach used in these examples subtract

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Design criteria for Infiltration trench
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Design criteria for swales
#REDIRECT [[Design criteria for filtration]] *Ensure adequate space for [[Glossary#F|Filtration]] system

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Phosphorus in stormwater
...ilable, while paarticulate forms are typically less than 25% bioavailable. For a discussion of dissolved and particulate fractions in stormwate rrunoff, s ...use, ranging from about 0.19 mg/L from open space areas to about 0.32 mg/L for residential areas. TP export from urban land uses are typically 1-3 lb/ac/y

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Compost and stormwater management
...interactive tool] showing the location of compost facilities in Minnesota. For a MnDOT list of approved/qualified products [https://www.dot.state.mn.us/pr ..._bioretention_media_composition Media mixes specified in this manual] call for leaf compost or [http://www.dot.state.mn.us/pre-letting/spec/ MnDOT Grade 2

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Design criteria for Infiltration basin
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Design criteria for filtration
...//stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Construction_stormwater_permit MPCA Construction General Permit] (CGP)(or other consistently applicable regulations)|alert-d ...ED'' - Indicates design guidance that is extremely beneficial or necessary for proper functioning of the filtration practice, but not specifically require

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Phase I MS4 Guidance for completing the TMDL Annual report form
Quickguides have been created for two of the worksheets in the form. ...ance of your 2018 permit, and were not meeting the WLA(s) when you applied for permit coverage, you must complete this form to demonstrate progress toward

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Design criteria for bioretention
{{alert|Bioretention practices can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetati ...Link here] for requirements of the Construction Stormwater General Permit for infiltration systems

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Case studies for green roofs
...ithout damaging the underlying roof system. Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention.|ale ...vegetation-free zones and some of the patterns incorporated into the roof for aesthetic purposes. Image Courtesy of The Kestrel Design Group, Inc.</font

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Design guidelines for soil characteristics - tree trenches and tree boxes
...l&utm_term=Link Read this blog] called Writing Bullet Proof Resistant Soil Specifications, published July 24, 2019]] ...it is Highly Recommended that designers be familiar with [[Design criteria for bioretention]]. |alert-warning}}

62 KB (9,245 words) - 12:30, 14 February 2023
Calculating credits for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
...ign: center;" | '''Recommended pollutant removal efficiencies, in percent, for infiltration BMPs. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information | colspan="8" style="text-align: center;" |Pollutant removal is 100 percent for the volume that is captured and infiltrated. If captured water is routed to

45 KB (6,471 words) - 21:16, 28 July 2022
Better site design
...effectively treat [[Glossary#S|stormwater]] [[Glossary#R|runoff]] (Center for Watershed Protection, 1998a) and promote the [[Using the treatment train ap ...ID), design with nature, sustainable development, sustainable site design (for LEED certification) and conservation design.|alert-success}}

71 KB (10,558 words) - 11:52, 2 February 2023
Calculating credits for dry swale (grass swale)
...al_by_BMPs#References Sources]. NOTE: removal efficiencies are 100 percent for water that is infiltrated. ...ts. The model selected depends on your objectives. For compliance with the Construction Stormwater permit, the model must be based on the assumption that an instan

65 KB (9,893 words) - 13:52, 29 December 2022
Adapting stormwater criteria for receiving waters
...an be more area designated and managed for specially protected waters than for regular ones. This page presents a condensed framework for managing stormwater when these [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.ph

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