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Post-construction stormwater Best Management Practices
...other BMPs such as pollution prevention, street sweeping, and pretreatment practices. ...ischarged to a surface water". To meet this requirement, post-construction practices include permanent treatment with infiltration/filtration BMPs, wet sediment

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Construction specifications for stormwater ponds
...ted for stormwater ponds (see [[CADD images for individual best management practices]]): *stormwater pond plan;

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Construction stormwater treatment
...s links to pages in this manual designed to treat sediment at construction stormwater sites. [[Acknowledgements for construction stormwater|Acknowledgements]]

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Test index
...is page may not be accurate and should not be used as guidance in managing stormwater.|alert-danger}} {{alert|In development|alert-under-construction}}

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Small scale erosion control
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/images/3/38/Erosion_control_homeowner_guide.pdf New homeown *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/images/5/56/Erosion_control_straw_mulch.pdf Straw mulching

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Construction practices to minimize sediment discharge
...tic pipes to divert a stream and provide dry working conditions during the construction of a new bridge. (Source: Northpoint Engineering)]] ...another, typically through the action of water or wind. Erosion prevention practices are designed to prevent or minimize erosion.

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Construction stormwater permit fact sheets
*[[Construction stormwater best management practice – perimeter control fact sheet]] ...a.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-strm2-12.doc SWPPP Template for Small Construction Sites]

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Cost-benefit considerations for Infiltration basin
...are excellent for purposes of comparison; however, it is recommended that construction and maintenance budgets should be based on site specific information. Utili ...es. Not included in this table are those cost items that are common to all construction projects, such as mobilization, traffic control, [[Glossary#E|erosion]] and

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Cost-benefit considerations for infiltration
...are excellent for purposes of comparison; however, it is recommended that construction and maintenance budgets should be based on site specific information. Utili ...es. Not included in this table are those cost items that are common to all construction projects, such as mobilization, traffic control, [[Glossary#E|erosion]] and

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Topic index for the Minnesota Stormwater Manual
*Best management practices *Construction stormwater

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Cost-benefit considerations for Infiltration trench
...are excellent for purposes of comparison; however, it is recommended that construction and maintenance budgets should be based on site specific information. Utili ...es. Not included in this table are those cost items that are common to all construction projects, such as mobilization, traffic control, [[Glossary#E|erosion]] and

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Sediment control practices
...revent or minimize loss of eroded soil at a site. Typical sediment control practices focus on the following. ...well as links to other pages and information related to erosion prevention practices.

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Training programs and print materials for Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 4
*[https://www.erosion.umn.edu/ Erosion and stormwater management certification program] - University of Minnesota's comprehensive training f ...nment agencies actively promoting new and innovative stormwater management practices.

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Erosion prevention practices
...umb||alt=photo of mulch application|Application of mulch at a construction site.]] ...es are designed to prevent or minimize erosion. Typical erosion prevention practices involve one or more of the following.

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References for filtration
...(ASCE). [https://bmpdatabase.org/ International Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Database]. ...l-resources/water/georgia-stormwater-management-manual/ Georgia Stormwater Management Manual].

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Stormwater wetlands
...photo shows a an example of a stormwater wetland|Example of a stormwater wetland in a largely undeveloped area.]] ...g drainage area. Stormwater wetlands are constructed stormwater management practices, not natural wetlands. Like ponds, they can contain a permanent pool and te

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Cost-benefit considerations for stormwater ponds
...s contained within the footprint of the project are utilized as stormwater management facilities. ==Construction and maintenance costs==

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Construction specifications for stormwater wetlands
...section. The following details, with specifications, have been created for stormwater ponds/wetlands: *[[Overview for stormwater wetlands]]

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Construction stormwater photo gallery - Perimeter control
...ntrol practices - Perimeter controls for disturbed areas|perimeter control practices]]. File:Good construction 1.jpg|alt=photo silt fence

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Post-construction stormwater Best Management Practices
...other BMPs such as pollution prevention, street sweeping, and pretreatment practices. ...ischarged to a surface water". To meet this requirement, post-construction practices include permanent treatment with infiltration/filtration BMPs, wet sediment

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Cost considerations for dry swale (grass swale)
...are excellent for purposes of comparison. However, it is recommended that construction and maintenance budgets should be based on site specific information. Utili {{:Cost components for filtration practices}}

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Plant and vegetation information for stormwater management
...n provides numerous [[Multiple benefits of green stormwater infrastructure|stormwater benefits]], but also can provide additional benefits such as carbon sequest The Minnesota Stormwater Manual contains information on plants and vegetation, but this information

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Agricultural Conservation Practice Projects
'''Guidance Regarding NPDES/SDS Construction Stormwater Permit Requirements''' ...Construction_Stormwater_Permit Construction stormwater permit construction stormwater permit] is needed for your agricultural conservation practice project.

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References for stormwater wetlands
*ASCE/EPA. [http://bmpdatabase.org/ International Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Database]. ...p://vermont4evolution.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/ulm-elc_coldclimates.pdf Stormwater BMP Design Supplement for Cold Climates]. Center for Watershed Protection.

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Technical support for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
*[[File:Construction Specifications Final.docx]] *[[Overview for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse]]

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Stormwater treatment concepts
 ...ument called [https://stormwater-1.itrcweb.org/ Stormwater Best Management Practices Performance Evaluation]. See the NOTE on this page for more information.</f

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Cost-benefit considerations for stormwater wetlands
...s contained within the footprint of the project are utilized as stormwater management facilities. ...ations, to achieve the proper water surface in the pond. ([[References for stormwater wetlands|FHWA, 1997]]).

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References for stormwater ponds
*ASCE/EPA. [http://bmpdatabase.org/ International Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Database].[http://www.bmpdatabase.org/] ...l-resources/water/georgia-stormwater-management-manual/ Georgia Stormwater Management Manual].

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2023 Minnesota Construction Stormwater Permit
...ESOTA GENERAL PERMIT AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM/STATE DI ...ction stormwater website] for the most up-to-date information.|alert-under-construction}}

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Types of Infiltration basin
#REDIRECT [[BMPs for stormwater infiltration]] ...tion detail is located in the [[CADD images for individual best management practices|drawings]] section.

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Calculating credits for stormwater wetlands
{{:Calculating credits for stormwater ponds}} *Constructed stormwater wetlands

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Typical recommendations for BMP removal for common construction stormwater BMPs
...size=3>'''Typical recommendations for BMP removal for common construction stormwater BMPs'''. ...to this [[Typical recommendations for BMP removal for common construction stormwater BMPs|table]]

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MN CSW Permit Section 7 BMP Selection and Stormwater Management
==SECTION 7 BMP SELECTION AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT== ...le=MN_CSW_Permit_Section_25_Definitions#25.4 BMP] Selection and Stormwater Management.</big>

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Neat websites and articles for trees
...mer%20School New factsheet from the Chesapeake Bay] on urban tree planting practices. '''NOTE:''' information on credits in this factsheet are not applicable to ...s and websites that provide useful information on trees, including design, construction, soil information, and much more.

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Bioretention - bioinfiltration
...e practice also allows for bioretention areas to be frequently employed as stormwater retrofits. *[[Construction specifications for bioretention]]

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External resources for bioretention
...ms/water/stormwatermanagementprogram/pages/stormwater_design.aspx Maryland Stormwater Design Manual] ...aries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/44586/PDF/1/play/ New Jersey Best Management Practices Manual]

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2018 Minnesota Construction Stormwater Permit
...quirements. Permittees are not required to follow changes to the permanent stormwater treatment section of the next permit.|alert-danger}} ...ction stormwater website] for the most up-to-date information.|alert-under-construction}}

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Links for construction stormwater
*[http://www.epa.gov/npdes Stormwater discharges from construction activities (U.S. EPA)] *[http://www.bmpdatabase.org/ International Stormwater Best Management Practices database]

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Infiltration
...state.mn.us/index.php/Infiltration_trench Infiltration trench] and [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Infiltration_basin Infiltration basin] sections o ...etention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. If the practice utilizes vegetation, additional benefits may includ

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Unified sizing criteria section
...er/index.html MPCA Construction General Permit (CGP)] and local stormwater management requirements, if chosen by the local community. The unified approach addres #[[Adapting stormwater criteria for receiving waters]]

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Infiltration design guideline - sizing outlet structure and/or flow diversion structure
...wi.gov/topic/Stormwater/standards/postconst_standards.html Stormwater post-construction technical standards, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation ...discharge in excess of the infiltration volume safely into the downstream stormwater conveyance system is ''REQUIRED''.|alert-danger}}

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10 Steps to Stormwater Pollution Prevention on Small Residential Construction Sites
circle 55 152 15 [[Protection of existing trees on construction sites]] ...e 55 291 15 [[Construction stormwater best management practice - stockpile management]]

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Assessing the performance of wet swale (wetland channel)
*[[BMPs for stormwater filtration|Types of filtration]] *[[Construction specifications for wet swale (wetland channel)]]

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Perimeter control
...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 ...Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System Construction Stormwater Permit?'''

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Minimum Control Measures (MCMs)
...torm_Sewer_Systems_(MS4) Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4)], an effective Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) has six different components known as ...te Stormwater Control]] - Site plan review procedures & items to evaluate, construction site inspection procedures and inspection checklists, and documentation of

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Construction stormwater technical support documents for manual updates
...eral of these documents address more than one construction stormwater best management practice. *[[File:Winter Construction Practices final.docx]]

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External resources for wet swale (wetland channel)
...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}} ...t.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/BMP_Spec_No_11_WET_SWALE.pdf VIRGINIA DCR STORMWATER DESIGN SPECIFICATION No. 11 WET SWALE] - Virginia DCR (2011)

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Forest road exemption
...n System (NPDES)/State Disposal System (SDS) General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity (NPDES permit). This fact sheet is a companion to the guidance dev ...ural exemption outlined in the Clean Water Act [40 CFR § 122.3(e)] for the construction of forest roads.

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Assessing the performance of dry swale (grass swale)
*[[BMPs for stormwater infiltration|Types of infiltration]] *[[BMPs for stormwater filtration|Types of filtration]]

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Aaron test ms4 photo library
...is page may not be accurate and should not be used as guidance in managing stormwater.|alert-danger}} Finding high quality photographs to use in your outreach materials or other stormwater program activities is difficult. We're compiling pictures into a Photo Libr

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Industrial & Commercial practices pollutant controls
'''Industrial & commercial pollution prevention practices and the extent to which they control pollutant loading.''' Link to this [[Industrial & Commercial practices pollutant controls|table]]

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Practices for controlling pollutants in stormwater runoff
'''Practices for controlling pollutants in stormwater runoff''' Link to this [[Practices for controlling pollutants in stormwater runoff|table]]

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References for general stormwater information
...ecently completed volume 3 (Pollution Prevention Guidebook) of the Georgia Stormwater Manual. The web link therefore includes this more recent document.|alert-in ...p://www.bmpdatabase.org/ ASCE/EPA International Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Database].

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Assessing the performance of stormwater ponds
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Assessing_the_performance_of_stormwate ...ention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetation, bioretention practices provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, carbon sequestration, i

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Stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
...agement Organization|Cistern located at Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. Photo by MWMO Staff.]] ...agnifying glass.jpg|200px|thumb|alt=image|'''NEW:''' [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_reuse_projects List of reuse proj

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Assessing the performance of high-gradient stormwater step-pool swale
*[[Terminology for swales|Terminology for high-gradient stormwater step-pool swale]] *[[Overview for high-gradient stormwater step-pool swale]]

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Construction specifications for green roofs
...Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention.|alert-success}} ...g is recommended prior to beginning any construction on the roof to ensure construction sequencing will maximize efficiency and minimize conflicts between the vari

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Wet swale (wetland channel)
...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}} ...pollutant removal. Wet swales may be used as [[Pretreatment|pretreatment]] practices. Wet swales are commonly used for drainage areas less than 5 acres in size.

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Drainage Ditch Projects
...index.php?title=2018_Minnesota_Construction_Stormwater_Permit construction stormwater permit] is needed for your drainage ditch project. To protect water quality permit requires best management practices (BMPs) for erosion prevention and sediment control. Using these types of BM

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Stormwater sizing for redevelopment projects
...sizing criteria for smaller redevelopment so that the cost to comply with stormwater requirements does not become a barrier to smart growth. ...om several recent manuals that represent a balanced approach to stormwater management for these sites.

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Images, CAD drawings
*[[CADD images for individual best management practices]] ..._archives/Images/Best_management_practice_photos Photos of best management practices]

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Employee training
...ues, such as illicit discharges, and how to report them to the appropriate stormwater staff. ...ls and appropriate post-construction stormwater management best management practices (BMPs).

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Filtration
...and swales, into a single chapter. We eventually will break some of these practices out into separate chapters. For now, they continue to be combined into sin ...etative filters are generally more suitable as [[Glossary#P|pretreatment]] practices, but in some situations can be used on a stand alone basis.

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MCM 5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management
...onst.JPG|thumbnail|right|Infiltration basin protected by silt fence during construction]] ...a post-construction stormwater management program that prevents or reduces stormwater pollution in new- and re- development projects.

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Structural stormwater Best Management Practices
...quality of stormwater runoff.|In a watershed scale stormwater management approach, structural BMPs are used for on-site and regional treatment and a ...nstructed and operated to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants in stormwater".

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Links for green roofs
...Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention.|alert-success}} *[[Green roof fact sheet|Minnesota Stormwater Manual]]

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Infiltration basin
...emical, biological and physical processes remove pollutants and delay peak stormwater flows. ...groundwater quality. Sources that include potential stormwater [[potential stormwater hotspots|hotspots]] (PSH) should not be introduced to Infiltration areas.

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Infiltration design guideline - drawdown time
...GN_REQUIREMENTS#III.D._PERMANENT_STORMWATER_MANAGEMENT_SYSTEM Construction Stormwater permit] states: "The Permittee(s) must design the infiltration/filtration s [[Category:Level 3 - Best management practices/Structural practices/Infiltration (trench/basin)]]

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Construction specifications for Infiltration basin
#REDIRECT [[Construction specifications for infiltration]] ...e contained in the section on [[CADD images for individual best management practices|drawings]]. The following details, with specifications, have been created f

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Best management practices matrix
'''Best management practices matrix''' Link to this [[Best management practices matrix|table]]

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Municipal practices pollutant controls
'''Municipal pollution prevention practices and the extent to which pollutants are controlled by that practice. (Source Link to this [[Municipal practices pollutant controls|table]]

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Infiltration trench
...emical, biological and physical processes remove pollutants and delay peak stormwater flows. ...groundwater quality. Sources that include potential stormwater [[potential stormwater hotspots|hotsposts]] (PSH) should not be introduced to Infiltration areas.

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Aaron test mcm 5
...is page may not be accurate and should not be used as guidance in managing stormwater.|alert-danger}} ...onst.JPG|thumbnail|right|Infiltration basin protected by silt fence during construction]]

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Preventing further damage after floods
...s, builders, developers and landowners, like you, apply for a construction stormwater permit for sites over an acre, and for sites under an acre that are part of ...under this general permit authorizes you to discharge stormwater from your construction site if permit conditions are met.

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Green roofs
...Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention.|alert-success}} {{alert|Green roofs can be particularly effective stormwater Best Management Practices in [[Glossary#u|ultra-urban]] settings.|alert-info}}

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Stormwater and soil, engineered (bioretention) media, and media amendments
...Because engineered media are widely used in [[Bioretention|bioretention]] practices, the term "bioretention media" is widely used. We prefer the term "engineer [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_Manual_webinars#May_26.2C_2021_-

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Supporting material for trees
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Tree_Performance_Memo.docx Updated inf ....docx]] - Water quality benefits of trees and urban forests for stormwater management. Technical document provided by Kestrel Design Group to MPCA (may be modifi

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Types of stormwater ponds
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Types_of_stormwater_ponds_-_Minnesota_ ...water.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Construction_stormwater_program MPCA Construction General Permit (CGP)]. For this reason, much of this discussion focuses on

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Types of stormwater wetlands
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Types_of_stormwater_wetlands_-_Minneso ...and system, and an extended detention wetland|The three major stormwater wetland types include shallow wetlands, a pond/wetland system, and an exten

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Types of iron enhanced sand filter
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|left|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Types_of_iron_enhanced_sand_filter_-_M This page describes two types of iron-enhanced practices - sand filters and pond benches.

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Stormwater Model Ordinances
...and diligent enforcement, growing cities should be able to prevent serious stormwater runoff issues. ...kesuperiorstreams.org/stormwater/toolkit/policy/ModelOrdinances.html Model Stormwater Ordinance]

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Emergency Construction Stormwater Application
===Emergency Construction Stormwater Application=== ...Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in order to receive Construction Stormwater Permit coverage.

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Special Waters and Impaired Waters
NPDES/SDS permits for construction sites near specially-protected and impaired waters require additional contr ...rant extra protection (special waters) must use additional best management practices and enhanced runoff controls.

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Construction specifications for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
{{alert|Stormwater and rainwater harvest and use systems can improve or maintain watershed hyd ...uld be coordinated with any concurrent or related construction. An example construction sequence is shown below.

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Pollution prevention
...icipate eventually including information for specific pollution prevention practices. ...ivities within stormwater pollution prevention programs (SWPPPs) and local stormwater programs.

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Infiltration design guideline - confirming design criteria and applicability
...on Stormwater General (CSW) Permit]. Check with local officials, Watershed management Organizations (WMOs), and other agencies to determine if there are any addi ...thorized to infiltrate industrial stormwater under an NPDES/SDS Industrial Stormwater Permit issued by the MPCA;

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Types of green roofs
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Types_of_green_roofs_-_Minnesota_Storm ...Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention.|alert-success}}

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Plant lists for trees
...ices. The list of trees does not include all trees suitable for stormwater management, but the list encompasses the most common trees used. {{alert|Trees can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Trees provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, reduction

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High-gradient stormwater step-pool swale
[[File:Step pool.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=image of step pool|Stormwater step pool. Courtesy of Limnotech.]] ...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}}

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Stormwater Inlet Protection
...protection BMPs can be inserted into a catch basin to trap sediment from a construction site before it enters a storm sewer.]] ...rs or other underground drainage systems. Inlet protection best management practices (BMPs) are fairly inexpensive, easy to construct, and if maintained properl

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Supporting material for pretreatment
The following document was submitted as part of Minnesota Stormwater Manual updates conducted in 2015 and 2016. See [[Acknowledgements for pretr The following document was submitted in 2013 as part of the [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Minimal_Impact_Design_Standards Minimal Impact De

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Overview and role of soil in stormwater management
{{alert|Site in development|alert-under-construction}} Soils affect stormwater and stormwater management in two ways.

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Assessing the performance of swales
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Assessing_the_performance_of_swales_-_ {{alert|Swales can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetation, swales provide additional benefits

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Pretreatment
...pretreatment_vegetated_filter_strips vegetated filter strips] and [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Design_criteria_for_stormwater_ponds#Pretre ...ews required. this is a cost-effective BMP for small surface infiltration practices and can be easily used for retrofits. Photo courtesy of the City of St. Clo

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Assessing the performance of bioretention
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Special:WhatLinksHere/File:Assessing_the_pe ...ention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetation, bioretention practices provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, carbon sequestration, i

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Construction stormwater program
[[file:Construction 1.jpg|300px|left|thumb|alt=construction stormwater image</alt>]] ...ate.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-strm2-81a.pdf 2023 Minnesota Construction Stormwater Permit]]]

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Trees
{{alert|Trees can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Trees provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, reduction ...tion|bioretention]] practices. However, because of differences in design, construction and maintenance, we have created a separate section for trees.|alert-info}}

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Stormwater Infiltration and soil/groundwater contamination: A guide to the Construction Stormwater Permit requirements
The construction stormwater permit may prohibit infiltration practices on properties where existing contamination in groundwater or soil is presen ==Permit language ([https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MN_CSW_Permit_Section_16_Infiltration_Syste

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Operation and maintenance of iron enhanced sand filter
...ter bed (see [[Operation and maintenance of iron enhanced sand filter#Post construction operation and maintenance|discussion below]]). ==Construction phase maintenance==

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Iron enhanced sand filter (Minnesota Filter)
...r iron loss or plugging in low oxygen or persistently inundated filtration practices. <!--*[[Construction specifications for iron enhanced sand filter]]

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Assessing the performance of sand filters
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Assessing_the_performance_of_sand_filt ...' and '''effl

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Fact sheet on stormwater guidance for solar farm projects
==Basis for stormwater management on solar projects== ...ing organisms that can damage environmental and human health. In addition, stormwater frequently overwhelms streams and rivers, scours streambanks and river bott

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Aaron test 2
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References for dry swale (grass swale)
*Brown, R.A. and Hunt, W.F. 2010. ''Impacts of construction activity on bioretention performance''. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering. ...J., P.T. Weiss, and J.S. Gulliver. 2013. ''Optimizing Stormwater Treatment Practices: A Handbook of Assessment and Maintenance''. Springer Publishing, New York,

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Aaron test MCM landing page
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References for infiltration
Also see [[References for stormwater infiltration]] ...l-resources/water/georgia-stormwater-management-manual/ Georgia Stormwater Management Manual]

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
...index.php?title=2018_Minnesota_Construction_Stormwater_Permit Construction stormwater permit |(CSW) permit]. The development of a proper SWPPP is a requirement o ==What is a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?==

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Sediment controls on linear utility projects
...ently updated on December 16, 2014. It is intended for use by operators of construction sites who are eligible for coverage and/or who are permitted under EPA’s ...roject’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and may proceed with construction activity in those areas without installing perimeter controls.

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Stormwater pollutant removal, stormwater credits
...by the underdrain) are 60 percent for TSS and are dependent on the [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Phosphorus_credits_for_bioretention_systems_with_ ...nclude meeting the 1 inch volume reduction requirement in the Construction Stormwater General Permit and meeting TMDL pollutant reduction requirements. Credits c

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Assessing the performance of sand (media) filters
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Assessing_the_performance_of_sand_filt ...' and '''effl

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Descriptions of training and webinar events
...ch, Stormwater Compliance Specialist, City of St. Cloud, MN - pretreatment practices and approaches in the field ...ng that many stormwater best management practices (bmps, also often called stormwater control measures or scms) are not performing as designed, often due to heav

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Types of Infiltration trench
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References for iron enhanced sand filter
...df Adsorptive Media Investigations and Testing for Improved Performance of Stormwater Treatment Systems in the Tahoe Basin]. Prepared for Placer County Departmen *Center for Watershed Protection & Chesapeake Stormwater Network (CWP & CSN). 2008. [https://owl.cwp.org/mdocs-posts/collinsk-_runof

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Operation and maintenance of stormwater wetlands
{{alert|Information on operation and maintenance of stormwater wetlands has been updated. We recommend you utilize the information on the *[[Operation and maintenance (O&M) of stormwater treatment wetland practices]]

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Sand filter
...with an underdrain, which makes them a good option for treating potential stormwater hotspots (PSHs). They can also be installed underground to prevent the cons *[[Construction specifications for sand (media) filters]]

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Owner Responsibilities Under the Construction Stormwater Permit
=Owner Responsibilities Under the Construction Stormwater Permit= ...is intended for property owners who are not familiar with the construction stormwater permitting program. This may include a farmer developing land on his own, a

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Information on soil
...ds of analysis including sample collection, interpretation of results, and management strategies.]] **[[Overview and role of soil in stormwater management]]

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Infiltration design guideline - landscaping
...eas established with dense and healthy vegetation prior to introduction of stormwater into a vegetated infiltration practice.|alert-danger}} ...en 2.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=bioretention photo|A well landscaped stormwater practice provides multiple benefits, such as pollinator habitat and aesthet

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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 vegetation, swales provide additional benefits ...nnial grasses. Dry swales may be constructed as filtration or infiltration practices, depending on soils. If soils are highly permeable ([[Design infiltration r

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Construction stormwater best management practice – buffer zones
...e not required adjacent to road ditches, judicial ditches, county ditches, stormwater conveyance channels, storm drain inlets and sediment basins. ...to provide protection from urban runoff and preserve scenic quality after construction is complete. Special Waters and Natural Buffers are defined in Section 23 a

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Stormwater infiltration and contaminated soils and groundwater
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Stormwater_infiltration_and_contaminat ...mwater infiltration.xlsx]] or [[File:Contamination screening checklist for stormwater infiltration July 2018.xlsx]]) or conduct their own assessment to determine

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References for high-gradient stormwater step-pool swale
*Brown, R.A. and Hunt, W.F. 2010. ''Impacts of construction activity on bioretention performance''. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering. ...kson, and P.T. Weiss (editors). 2010. [http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/ Stormwater Treatment: Assessment and Maintenance]. University of Minnesota, St. Anthon

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Bioretention
{{alert|Bioretention practices are commonly called rain gardens|alert-info}} ...ention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetation, bioretention practices provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, carbon sequestration, i

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Fact sheet for filtration
...structural stormwater controls that capture, temporarily store, and route stormwater runoff through a filter bed to improve water quality. *Some installations ([[Glossary#M|media filters]]) have higher construction costs

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MS4 fact sheet - erosion and sediment control training
...trance will remove sediment from tires and prevent sediment from leaving a construction site.]] ...becomes a sedimentation problem when wind and rain carry the soil off the construction site and sediment is deposited in surface waters.

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MS4 Digital Document Library
...aff to store and circulate example documents that are being used to manage stormwater pollution prevention programs (SWPPPs). In the DDL, you'll find inspection ...f have reviewed all materials to ensure their compliance with the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_Program_for_Municipal_Separate_S

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Linear Utility Projects
...Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/ State Disposal System Construction Stormwater Permit Requirements ...ischarge Elimination System/State Disposal System (NPDES/SDS) construction stormwater permit is needed for your linear underground/ overhead project. Linear faci

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Design considerations for constructed stormwater ponds used for harvest and irrigation use/reuse
...humb|alt=photo of reuse pond|Photo of pond used for capturing stormwater and irrigating Eagle Valley and Prestwick Golf Club. Photo courtesy of Emmo ...t and use systems can be part of a treatment train approach for stormwater management. Existing ponds can be retrofitted to serve as a water source for a harvest

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Training programs and print materials for Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for municipal operations (MCM) 6
*[https://www.erosion.umn.edu/ Erosion and stormwater management certification program] - University of Minnesota's comprehensive training f ...g] - The summer turf grass maintenance training focuses on best management practices (BMPs) for lawn/turf care maintenance.

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Training programs and print materials for Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 6
*[https://www.erosion.umn.edu/ Erosion and stormwater management certification program] - University of Minnesota's comprehensive training f ...g] - The summer turf grass maintenance training focuses on best management practices (BMPs) for lawn/turf care maintenance.

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Supporting material for bioretention
The following documents were submitted as part of Minnesota Stormwater Manual updates conducted in 2013 and 2014. See [[Acknowledgements for bior *[[File:Bioretention Task 9 construction specs.docx]]: technical document provided by Kestrel Design Group to MPCA (

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Vehicle Tracking
...ing pads remove mud from tires and reduce the amount of sediment leaving a construction site.]] ...d street sweeping, the amount of sediment and other pollutants leaving the construction site is limited and the amount of sediment discharged to surface water is d

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Operation and maintenance of swales
====Construction Phase Maintenance==== ...problems with operation and maintenance (O&M). In particular, with filter construction the most important action for preventing operation and maintenance difficul

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Assessing the performance of infiltration
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Assessing_the_performance_of_infiltrat ...etention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. If the practice utilizes vegetation, additional benefits may includ

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Stormwater infiltration
...s designed to infiltrate stormwater runoff. Infiltration practices capture stormwater runoff and allow it to infiltrate into the underlying soil. Pollutant remov ...ion of stormwater, where appropriate, is a preferred practice for managing stormwater runoff, as it reduces pollutants reaching receiving waters and retains wate

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Definitions for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
*'''Beneficial use of stormwater''': Use of stormwater to meet water demands, including but not limited to: irrigation, drinking, *'''Pre-storage treatment''': Best management practices that are used upstream of the storage unit.

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Operation and maintenance of stormwater ponds
.../maintenance-sedimentation-practices link to Maintenance for Sedimentation Practices] (U of M)|alert-info}} Maintenance is necessary for a stormwater pond to operate as designed on a long-term basis. The pollutant removal, ch

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Definitions for pretreatment
*BMP - Best Management Practice: one of many different structural or non–structural methods used *Grass swale - A vegetated channel that conveys stormwater while allowing for settling of sediments and debris (Synonyms; Vegetated wa

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Winter construction practices for site stabilization, erosion prevention and sediment control
[[File:DSC00240.JPG|300px|thumb|alt=image winter construction site]] ...ecial considerations when planning for winter shutdown or an active winter construction season.

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Infiltration design guideline - field verification of site suitability
{{alert|The [[Construction stormwater program|Construction Stormwater permit]] includes the following requirements. ...use soil-boring results with the infiltration rate chart in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual to determine design infiltration rates. When soil borings indicate t

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Operation and maintenance of Infiltration basin
#REDIRECT [[Operation and maintenance of stormwater infiltration practices]] ...formance of [[Glossary#I|infiltration]] practices requires an infiltration management plan (''HIGHLY RECOMMENDED'') and performance monitoring (''HIGHLY RECOMMEN

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Contaminated sites and stormwater infiltration
...contaminants in soil or groundwater will be mobilized by the infiltrating stormwater.|alert-danger}} ...ites that may be encountered when considering whether or not to infiltrate stormwater. Contaminants likely to be found at these sites and regulatory information

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Silver Creek Cliff Trail - meeting stormwater discharge requirements using compost
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Silver_Creek_Cliff_Trail_-_meeting_sto ...ed to make design and implementation of temporary and permanent stormwater management for this project a unique challenge.

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Cost-benefit considerations for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
...wever, harvest and use may still more cost-effective than other stormwater management techniques such as green roofs or underground infiltration facilities. It ...system cost information, summarized in the MPCA survey responses of total stormwater harvest and use system costs graph below. Total costs ranged from 💲

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Operation and maintenance of Infiltration trench
#REDIRECT [[Operation and maintenance of stormwater infiltration practices]] ...formance of [[Glossary#I|infiltration]] practices requires an infiltration management plan (''HIGHLY RECOMMENDED'') and performance monitoring (''HIGHLY RECOMMEN

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Untreated Stormwater Runoff to Lakes, Streams, and Wetlands
...ded to provide clarity on the prohibition of using natural water bodies as stormwater treatment devices for other state agencies and local governments as well as ==Using wetlands for stormwater treatment==

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Assessing the performance of permeable pavement
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Assessing_the_performance_of_permeable ...USGSUMid/photos/new-publication-alertassessment-of-restorative-maintenance-practices-on-the-infi/1634169280066386/ United States Geological Survey])

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MS4 fact sheet - Best Management Practice (BMP) References
...surface waters by trapping sediment and filtering stormwater runoff from a construction site.]] ...rosion and migration of sediment from construction sites. See the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_fact_sheet_-_erosion_and_sediment_contr

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Example Maintenance Agreement 3
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Example_Maintenance_Agreement_3_-_Minn ==STORMWATER QUALITY TREATMENT FACILITY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT==

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Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) Implementation Case Study: City of White Bear Lake
...ly, the MPCA has developed user-friendly water quality model (the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MIDS_calculator MIDS Calculator]) to help d ...uence flow chart to assist in evaluation and section of FTOs, and [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Links_to_Manual_pages_that_address_the_MIDS

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January 2022 pretreatment webinar
...e and importance of pretreatment, provide examples of good and recommended practices, and discuss some common concerns with pretreatment implementation. ...les of selection, implementation and efficient maintenance of pretreatment practices

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References for bioretention
...l-resources/water/georgia-stormwater-management-manual/ Georgia Stormwater Management Manual]. 2001. *Claytor, R.A., and T.R. Schueler. 1996. ''Design of Stormwater Filtering Systems''. The Center for Watershed Protection, Silver Spring, MD

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Construction stormwater inspection checklist wq-strm2-36
==Construction stormwater inspection checklist== Download MS Word version here: [[File:Construction stormwater inspection checklist wq-strm2-36.docx]]

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Green Infrastructure Case Study: Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Towerside District Stormwater System
...Innovation District to help identify opportunities for district stormwater management.]] [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Green_Infrastructure_Case_Study_Missis

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Floating silt curtains
...er construction and its contents may change or be inaccurate. |alert-under-construction}} ...nction with other sediment control measures to reduce the area affected by construction sediment and other pollutants.

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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 ...ty in nearby streams, rivers, lakes and seas from sediment (loose soil) in stormwater runoff."> '''silt fences''', filter socks, straw bale barriers, san

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Operation and maintenance of filtration
==Construction phase maintenance== ...problems with operation and maintenance (O&M). In particular, with filter construction the most important action for preventing operation and maintenance difficul

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Assessing the performance of green roofs
...Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention.|alert-success}} *[[Construction specifications for green roofs]]

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Documentation requirements and documents to retain under the MS4 permit
...es owners and operators of small MS4s to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP). The SWPPP has many components that yo ...bal warnings, related to illicit discharges, active construction, and post construction must be documented (Permit Part III B.2.).

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References for permeable pavement
...reet Sweeping Pilot Studies: Bringing Program Improvements to San Diego''. Stormwater. January/February 2013. ...g/sites/default/files/BMPHandbooks/BMP_NewDevRedev_Complete.pdf California Stormwater BMP Handbook. New Development and Redevelopment].

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Overview for stormwater wetlands
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_stormwater_wetlands_-_Min ...s photo shows an example of a stormwater wetland|Example of a stormwater wetland in a suburban area.]]

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Fact sheet
...ocated in permeable soils that capture, store and infiltrate the volume of stormwater runoff associated with a particular design event.'' *Source of stormwater [[Glossary#R|runoff]]

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Temporary construction erosion and sediment control
...(2005). For updated information on construction stormwater best management practices we recommend the following links.|alert-warning}} ...age that provides a portal to information on individual erosion prevention practices

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Dewatering and Basin Draining
...isposal System (NPDES/SDS) [[Construction stormwater permit | construction stormwater permit (Permit)]]. ...rface or ground water to dry and/or solidify a construction site to enable construction activity. Examples of dewatering include pumped discharges, trenches, and d

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

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Green infrastructure operation and maintenance catalog wiki table
<td>PERMEABLE PAVEMENTS DESIGN CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE</td> <td>[https://www.asce.org/permeable-pavements-design-construction-and-maintenance/]</td>

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Municipal operation inspections
...). Staff conducting these inspections can stop pollution before it reaches stormwater, or minimize the impacts if your BMPs have failed or need maintenance. The municipal separate storm sewer system [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_Program_for_Municipal_Separate_S

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Hydrodynamic devices
...re designed to remove solids, oil/grease, floatables and other debris from stormwater runoff through gravitational trapping of pollutants. They are typically use ...often enhance the rate of sediment settling through the circular motion of stormwater within the chamber. The devices also capture oil, grease, and other floatab

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Concrete, paint, stucco and other washout guidance
...Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System Construction Stormwater Permit requirements''' ...best management practices (BMPs) for concrete and other washout wastes on construction sites.

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Training and certification for green stormwater infrastructure
...certifications can help the trainee to pursue GSI-specific jobs within the stormwater industry or provide a more competitive resume to support GSI proposals. Man **Objective: train workers on the proper construction, inspection, and maintenance of GSI

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Operation and maintenance of permeable pavement
...Permeable pavement can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Permeable pavement may provide additional benefits, including reduc [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Operation_and_maintenance_of_permeable

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Overview for iron enhanced sand filter
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_iron_enhanced_sand_filter ...r iron loss or plugging in low oxygen or persistently inundated filtration practices. Here iron-enhanced filtration is limited to two types:

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2020 MS4 General Permit Section 20 MCM 5: Post-Construction Stormwater Management
==Section 20 MCM 5: Post-Construction Stormwater Management== <big>'''MCM 5: Post-Construction Stormwater Management'''. [[https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/7090/ Minn. R. 7090]]</big>

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Additional considerations for permeable pavement
...Permeable pavement can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Permeable pavement may provide additional benefits, including reduc The Safe Drinking Water Act regulates the infiltration of stormwater in certain situations pursuant to the Underground Injection Control (UIC) P

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Planning, scheduling, and sequencing for construction
...n#Additional information|Link here for general information on construction stormwater]]. ...ead is the most effective way to minimize erosion and sedimentation during construction and reduce project costs.]]

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References for pretreatment
...Hampshire Stormwater Manual], Volume 2, Post-Construction Best Management Practices Selection & Design. Prepared by Comprehensive Environmental Inc. Merrimack, ...f the Environment (DDOE). 2013. [http://doee.dc.gov/swguidebook Stormwater Management Guidebook].

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Soil erodibility
...stabilise the disturbance ([http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/farm-management/soil-and-water/erosion/gully-erosion Agriculture Victoria]). *C = cover management factor

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Overview for pretreatment vegetated filter strips
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_pretreatment_vegetated_fi ...atment vegetated filter strips include filtration and sorption."> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Overview_for_pretreatment_vegetated_filter_

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Stormwater model and calculator comparisons
...a.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Construction_stormwater_program Construction Stormwater General Permit] requires the water quality volume to be calculated as an in Link to this [[Stormwater model and calculator comparisons|table]] 

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Liners for stormwater management
.../manual/chapter-4/4.12-outlet-controls Philadelphia Water (PWD) Stormwater Management Guidance Manual].]] [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Liners_for_stormwater_management.pdf D

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Chemical treatment
Chemical and biological treatment of stormwater enhances settling of suspended sediment by encouraging flocculation. Variat ...num sulfate, polyacrylamide, ferric chloride, and chitosan can be added to stormwater to encourage the settling of smaller suspended particles. In a typical dete

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Filtration devices
{{alert|This page is from the original Minnesota Stormwater Manual (2005). We have updated the [[Pretreatment]] section of the manual a ...rmwater to pass through filter media which are designed to reduce specific stormwater pollutants, but primarily solids and oils. Pollutants are captured physical

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Overview for stormwater ponds
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_stormwater_ponds_-_Minnes ...manent pool to provide additional water quality or rate control"> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_ponds '''wet ponds''']. I

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MN CSW Permit Section 5 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Content
==SECTION 5 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) CONTENT== ...pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MN_CSW_Permit_Section_25_Definitions#25.33 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Content].</big>

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2020 MS4 General Permit Section 19 MCM 4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
==Section 19 MCM 4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control== <big>'''MCM 4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control'''. [[https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/7090/ Minn. R. 7090]]

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Terminology for swales
...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}} ...ater_swales check dams] may be utilized for either configuration. [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Design_criteria_for_bioretention#Materials_

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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse practices
...in an underground parking lot at the Minnesota Central Library to collect stormwater runoff]] {{alert|Stormwater and rainwater harvest and use systems can improve or maintain watershed hyd

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Self-audit guidance for Phase II MS4s
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff conduct audits of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Programs (SWPPPs) to determine compliance with the [ht ...each MCM, your MS4-specific measureable goals, established best management practices (BMPs), timeframes for new BMP implementation, and the name or position tit

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May 2021 engineered media webinar
*Update on the Stormwater Manual: Mike Trojan For more information on engineered media, see [[Stormwater and soil, engineered (bioretention) media, and media amendments]].

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Test Page 10
...is page may not be accurate and should not be used as guidance in managing stormwater.''|alert-danger}} Data compiled from the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Case_studies_for_street_sweeping case studi

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Future updates
...tant practice in locations where receiving waters are impacted by [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Phosphorus_in_stormwater phosphorus]. ...ver 150 IESFs in Minnesota. The spreadsheet with this information [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:IESF_Database_FINAL_20190630.xlsx can

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Using the Minnesota Stormwater Manual and MIDS Calculator to help meet industrial stormwater permit requirements
...ropriate practices and quantify pollutant reductions associated with those practices. ==Using the Minnesota Stormwater Manual==

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Climate Adaptation Case Study: City of Duluth 82nd Ave W Storm Water Inlet Improvement Project
...ucted based on available design guidance and best practices at the time of construction may no longer be sufficient to convey runoff from higher intensity rainfall In 2019, the City of Duluth in conjunction with Superior Construction Inc. completed the 82nd Ave W storm water inlet improvement project. The 82

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Stormwater management for lake protection and restoration
...includes summary information on BMP selection; information on BMP design, construction, maintenance, and assessment; and information on pollutant loading and poll ==Overview of phosphorus and urban stormwater runoff==

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Pretreatment - Additional considerations
==Construction Considerations== ...e footprint, and proper re-use of excavated soil on-site (if applicable)(''Construction of bioretention systems''. National Standard of Canada W201-18. Standards C

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Permeable pavement
...Permeable pavement can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Permeable pavement may provide additional benefits, including reduc Permeable pavements allow stormwater runoff to filter through surface voids into an underlying stone reservoir f

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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of stormwater treatment wetland practices
{{alert|Wetlands are an important consideration for stormwater management considerations. Because of the diverse environment that can inhabit a wetla ...s photo shows an example of a stormwater wetland|Example of a stormwater wetland in a suburban area.]]

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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}} ...try stakeholders and other agencies have requested guidance to clarify how stormwater regulations apply to these types of projects. This document was prepared in

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Arlington-Pascal Project
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Arlington-Pascal_Project_-_Minnesota_S {{alert|Throughout this manual, these green alert boxes identify practices and concepts related to green infrastructure.|alert-success}}

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MCM 6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 6 in the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_Program_for_Municipal_Separate_S ...ry]] that documents municipally owned/operated facilities that may pollute stormwater.

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Types of permeable pavement
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|left|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Types_of_permeable_pavement_-_Minnesot ...Permeable pavement can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Permeable pavement may provide additional benefits, including reduc

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Sediment control practices - Buffer zones
...water body, required when the full 50 ft buffer is not feasible. [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Sediment_control_practices_-_Perimeter_cont ...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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Overview for pretreatment screens
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_pretreatment_screens_-_Mi ...ed a sediment forebay) in order to keep the reservoir clean."> '''[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Pretreatment_-_Screening_and_straining_devi

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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of filter strips
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Operation_and_maintenance_(O%26M)_of_f ...r strips, when vegetated, provide water quality benefits, may provide some stormwater volume reduction, and may provide typical benefits of vegetation, such as h

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When infiltration is not authorized under a stormwater permit
...thumb|left|alt=DWSMA image|[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater-special-and-impaired-waters-search Using the mapping tool], go to the site ...his schematic, infiltration is not allowed at the site because it receives stormwater discharges from a vehicle fueling area and from an industrial facility wher

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Phase II MS4 audit process
===What to expect during a compliance evaluation of your stormwater program=== ...staff and permittees discuss the appropriateness of their best management practices (BMPs) and progress towards achieving goals that were identified by the per

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Estimating and calculating bypass for the Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) Calculator
...index.php?title=2018_Minnesota_Construction_Stormwater_Permit Construction Stormwater General Permit]. ...Stormwater runoff in excess of the design flow, which is diverted around a stormwater structure"> '''bypasses''' the bmp and is not treated.

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Construction specifications for wet swale (wetland channel)
...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}} ...etention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. Because swales incorporate dense vegetation, additional benefits ma

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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of permeable pavement
...Permeable pavement can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Permeable pavement may provide additional benefits, including reduc *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Operation_and_maintenance_(O%26M)_of_permea

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Training requirements for the Construction Stormwater Permit
...iment control in addition to requirements for permanent, post-construction stormwater-treatment systems. ...ermit] requires training for personnel implementing permit requirements on construction sites. A refresher‐training course must be attended every three (3) years

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Guidance for managing sediment and wastes collected by pretreatment practices
...managing sediment and other materials captured by stormwater pretreatment practices. This page provides guidance and general information that can be used for m ...d by sweepers is likely to be similar to material captured by pretreatment practices.|alert-info}}

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Aaron test mcm 6
...is page may not be accurate and should not be used as guidance in managing stormwater.|alert-danger}} Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 6 in the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_Program_for_Municipal_Separate_S

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Overview for sand (media) filters
...with an underdrain, which makes them a good option for treating potential stormwater hotspots (PSHs). They can also be installed underground to prevent the cons ==Function within stormwater treatment train==

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Operation and maintenance of green roofs - supplemental information
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Operation_and_maintenance_of_green_roo ...Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention.|alert-success}}

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Linear Permanent Stormwater Management Design Flow Chart
...inear permanent stormwater flow chart. Click on image to enlarge. [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Wq-strm2-68p.pdf Download the pdf docu ...reatment Design Flow Chart Supplement. Click on image to enlarge. [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Wq-strm2-68p.pdf Download the pdf docu

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Stormwater wet pond fact sheet
...s on stormwater wet ponds. These are constructed ponds designed to capture stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces (e.g. streets, sidewalks, roofs). Wet ponds Access this page as a Word document: [[File:Stormwater wet pond fact sheet.docx]]

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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of swales
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Operation_and_maintenance_(O%26M)_of_s {{alert|Swales can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetation, swales provide additional benefits

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Green roof fact sheet
...Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention.|alert-success}} ...Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention.

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Wet pond fact sheet
#REDIRECT [[Stormwater wet pond fact sheet]] ...s on stormwater wet ponds. These are constructed ponds designed to capture stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces (e.g. streets, sidewalks, roofs). Wet ponds

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Overview of Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS)
...ndscape and it provides guidance to effectively implement the concepts and practices that LID promotes and encourages. MIDS contains four main elements to meet * stormwater volume [[Performance goals for new development, re-development and linear p

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Pre-treatment considerations for stormwater infiltration
Infiltration [[Glossary#B|Best Management Practices]] (BMPs) are susceptible to clogging from the trash, debris, and suspended ...rmwater Permit] for construction activity (MNR100001), commonly called the Construction General Permit (CGP), then it is REQUIRED that some form of pretreatment be

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Pollutant removal associated with street sweeping
{{alert|In development|alert-under-construction}} ...he volume of runoff being treated. For example, constructed Design Level 2 stormwater ponds are assumed to remove 84 percent of total suspended solids, 50 or 68

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Questions and answers, December 15, 2016 webinar
...dwater for infiltration but in the same pond footprint you can do wet pond construction which is in direct contact with groundwater: **[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Design_criteria_for_stormwater_ponds#Physic

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Fact sheet for tree trenches and tree boxes
{{alert|Trees can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Trees provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, reduction ...stormwater management systems provides opportunity to provide significant stormwater benefits using elements (trees and soils) that are already part of most sit

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Sediment control practices - Storm drain inlet protection
Inlet protection is part of a system of sediment control devices and works best when upslope sources of sediment are reduced. For information on controllin ....pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Erosion_prevention_practices Erosion prevention practices]

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Vegetated filter strips
...t natural areas or provide visual buffers within developed areas. They are best suited for treating runoff from roads, parking lots and roof downspouts. ...reatment for certain stormwater quality BMPs. Retrofits are cases in which construction of a vegetated filter strip may not require a MPCA Permit, although the per

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Old Minnesota Stormwater Manual Table of Contents
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_Stormwater_Manual_emails Join our *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_Stormwater_Manual_email_Updates S

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Old Minnesota Stormwater Manual Main page
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_Stormwater_Manual_emails Join our *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_Stormwater_Manual_email_Updates S

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Overview of stormwater infiltration
...f is collected and directed to a stormwater infiltration [[Glossary#B|Best Management Practice]] (BMP). ...stormwater infiltration, including soil and rainfall characteristics. Once stormwater infiltrates into the soil, it has the potential to enter the [[Glossary#G|g

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Aaron test page
...is page may not be accurate and should not be used as guidance in managing stormwater.|alert-danger}} {{alert|Wetlands are an important consideration for stormwater management considerations. Because of the diverse environment that can inhabit a wetla

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Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in stormwater
...JPG|300px|thumb|alt=image turbid runoff|Suspended sediment in stormwater runoff]] ...n impervious surfaces from human activities and the atmosphere. Erosion at construction sites are also major sources of solids. Solids contribute to many water qua

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Allianz Field
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Allianz_Field_-_Minnesota_Stormwater_M {{alert|Throughout this manual, these green alert boxes identify practices and concepts related to green infrastructure.|alert-success}}

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Unified sizing criteria
...er/index.html MPCA Construction General Permit (CGP)] and local stormwater management requirements, if chosen by the local community. The unified approach addres ...nified framework is to develop a consistent approach for sizing stormwater practices that can

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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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Dissolved phosphorus in stormwater runoff - sources and management strategies
This page provides a discussion of dissolved phosphorus in stormwater runoff, its sources, and strategies for managing dissolved phosphorus. Whil ...2) found that about 25% of particulate phosphorus in a stream dominated by stormwater runoff was bioavailable.

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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of tree trenches and tree boxes
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Operation_and_maintenance_(O%26M)_of_t {{alert|Trees can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Trees provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, reduction

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Overview for filtration
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_filtration_-_Minnesota_St ...r strip|Vegetated filter strips filter solids and debris from stormwater runoff before the runoff enters the treatment practice. In this image, the

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Overview for wet swale (wetland channel)
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_wet_swale_(wetland_channe ...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}}

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Engineered (bioretention) media mixes for stormwater applications
...applicable for filtration practices and those applicable for infiltration practices. The page includes links to other pages in this manual and information on e ==Media mixes for filtration practices==

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Construction stormwater permit overview
==Construction stormwater permit overview== ...eet provides summary information. Please review the NPDES/SDS Construction Stormwater General Permit for more detailed information.

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Stormwater and wellhead protection
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Stormwater_and_wellhead_protection_-_M ...the appropriateness of infiltrating stormwater in a Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA). For more information on source water protection see [https://

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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.]] ...he [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/construction-stormwater construction stormwater permit program] (MPCA 2013) seek to address these impacts by requiring

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using wet swale as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...swale does not reduce stormwater volume. While this BMP does not provide stormwater volume reduction towards the instantaneous performance goal or on an annual ...zing inputs. The BMP should be sized following guidelines in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual.]]

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Overview and methods of pretreatment
...pretreatment_vegetated_filter_strips vegetated filter strips] and [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Design_criteria_for_stormwater_ponds#Pretre ...a.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Construction_stormwater_program Construction Stormwater General Permit].

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Pretreatment - Hydrodynamic separation devices
...lude a top chamber to capture floatables (image courtesy: Iowa Storm Water Management Manual, 2009).]] ...f runoff."> '''flow-through''', often <span title="a pre-fabricated stormwater treatment structure utilizing settling, filtration, absorptive/adsorptive m

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Operation and maintenance of bioretention and other stormwater infiltration practices
...ention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetation, bioretention practices provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, carbon sequestration, i [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Operation_and_maintenance_of_bioretent

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Overview of Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development
{{alert|This page is under construction|alert-under-construction}} ..., trees, green roofs, permeable pavements and cisterns. Regional and local practices are coupled with policies such as infill and redevelopment that reduce over

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Construction stormwater best management practice – perimeter control fact sheet
...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 ...Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System Construction Stormwater Permit?'''

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Dakotah! Ice Center Green Roof and Sustainability Project
...g|300px|thumb|alt=image of green roof construction|Green roof construction]] {{alert|These green alert boxes identify practices and concepts related to green infrastructure.|alert-success}}

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Structural BMP use in karst settings
...ing Group, 2009; Minnesota Stormwater Wiki; Tennessee Permanent Stormwater Management and Design Guidance.''' ...index.php?title=MN_CSW_Permit_Section_16_Infiltration_Systems Construction stormwater permit restriction1]</th>

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Nomenclature and definitions for green infrastructure benefits
{{alert|This site is in development|alert-under-construction}} ...set of definitions. The nomenclature and definitions used in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual are summarized below.

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