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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 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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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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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
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Using the Minnesota Stormwater Manual and MIDS Calculator to help meet industrial stormwater permit requirements
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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
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Pretreatment - Additional considerations
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Permeable pavement
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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of stormwater treatment wetland practices
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Stormwater management for solar farm projects - frequently asked questions
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Arlington-Pascal Project
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MCM 6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
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Types of permeable pavement
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Sediment control practices - Buffer zones
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Overview for pretreatment screens
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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of filter strips
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When infiltration is not authorized under a stormwater permit
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Phase II MS4 audit process
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Estimating and calculating bypass for the Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) Calculator
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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
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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
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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
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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of swales
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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
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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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Sediment control practices - Vehicle tracking BMPs
...e tracking photo|Example of a site with poor vehicle tracking practices.]] ...nutrients and heavy metals that are associated with sediment (see [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Sediment_control_practices_-_Vehicle_tracking_BMP

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Overview for swales
...tative filters are generally more suitable as [[Glossary#P|pre-treatment]] practices, but in some situations can be used on a stand alone basis. ...sary#U|underdrain]], which makes them a good option for treating potential stormwater [[glossary#H|hotspots]] (PSHs). They can also be installed underground to p

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Sediment control practices - Outlet energy dissipation
...x|alt=This picture shows an example of riprap outlet protection symbol for Stormwater Disconnection in MIDS calculator|Example of riprap outlet prot ...porary energy dissipators prevent erosion, turbulence, and turbidity where stormwater pipes or ditches discharge to unprotected areas, such as channel banks, slo

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Overview of 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_ Stormwater credit is a tool for local stormwater authorities who are interested in

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Finding earlier page versions and edits of and referencing the Minnesota Stormwater Manual
...manual aligned with the most recent advances and information on stormwater management, it creates challenges for project leads, engineers, developers, and others ...into local regulations and ordinances. Significant advances in BMP design, construction, maintenance, and performance require using recent information.

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MS4 Annual Report
To best prepare for resuming annual report submittal when the e-service becomes ava ...vents, number of inspections conducted for ponds, outfalls, and structural stormwater BMPs, etc.)

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Sediment control practices - Pavement sweeping
<th><center>'''Recommended practices for pavement sweeping at construction sites'''</center></th> *Pavement sweeping is most effective at construction sites when sweeping is conducted at the end of each work day, during dry co

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Applicability of BMPs for cold climate use
<td>Housekeeping practices</td> <td>Salt management and chemical spill control can be local programs</td>

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Overview for dry swale (grass swale)
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Overview for high-gradient stormwater step-pool swale
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_high-gradient_stormwater_ [[File:Step pool.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=image of step pool|Stormwater step pool. Courtesy of Limnotech.]]

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Construction stormwater best management practice – Site stabilization
...and other water bodies. This factsheet provides guidance on stabilizing a construction site to protect the quality of our water resources. ...s Subsoil erosion at a construction site|Subsoil erosion at a construction site]]

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using stormwater wetland as a BMP in the MIDS calculator.
...ter wetland|Symbol used in the MIDS calculator to represent a stormwater wetland BMP.]] ...nd BMP does not reduce stormwater volume. While this BMP does not provide stormwater volume reduction toward the performance goal or on an annual basis, it does

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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of permeable pavement - supplemental information
...Permeable pavement can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Permeable pavement may provide additional benefits, including reduc ...pavement. 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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Steps before completing a construction stormwater permit coverage application
===Steps to construction=== ...omplete several steps before completing a permit application and beginning construction. These steps also help owners/operators determine their eligibility for cov

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Operation and maintenance of filter strips - 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_filter_st ...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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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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Shallow groundwater
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Shallow_groundwater_-_Minnesota_Stormw ...Permit] (CGP). Non-infiltration BMPs, such as lined filtration or settling practices, should be considered in areas with shallow groundwater.

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Case studies for permeable pavement
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Case_studies_for_permeable_pavement_-_ ...asphalt, and permeable interlocking concrete pavers (PICP)."> '''[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Permeable_pavement permeable pavement]'''</

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Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District Living Streets Demonstration Project
...n garden and sidewalk|Rainwater garden providing treatment of stormwater runoff]] {{alert|Throughout this manual, these green alert boxes identify practices and concepts related to green infrastructure.|alert-success}}

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MS4 fact sheet - Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
...uct utilized by a municipality in various departments from landscaping and construction materials to office supplies and food services. Traditional products such as cleaning supplies and landscaping management supplies may contain harsh chemicals and toxins that make it to our water w

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Overview for permeable pavement
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_permeable_pavement_-_Minn ...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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Environmental concerns for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
{{alert|Stormwater and rainwater harvest and use systems can improve or maintain watershed hyd ...egulations may not fully address the risks associated with harvest and use practices.

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Filtration - system design information
...h 75-150 ft depending on perviousness, slope of drainage area <5% [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Design,_construction,_operation_and_mainten <td><1 ft/s, flow should be sheet flow and unconcentrated [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Design,_construction,_operation_and_mainten

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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse practices - supplemental information
...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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Construction specifications for high-gradient stormwater step-pool swale
...tormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. Because stormwater step pools incorporate dense vegetation and infiltration/filtration, additi This page provides a discussion of construction specifications for stormwater step pools.

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Table of Contents test page
<th><center>'''Welcome to the Minnesota Stormwater Manual wiki'''</center></th> *[[Old Minnesota Stormwater Manual Table of Contents|Link to old Table of contents]]

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Pretreatment sizing for basins and filters strips
..., coarse sediments, and associated pollutants prior to entering structural stormwater BMPs. Implementing pretreatment devices also improves aesthetics by capturi ...actices must be properly sized. Given the lack of a consistent approach in stormwater pretreatment sizing in the literature, we developed a sizing approach focus

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Stormwater Manual webinars
This page contains information on webinars for the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. Please note that the PowerPoint files may contain links. To make t ==March 29, 2023 Updates to the Minnesota Stormwater Manual==

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Test page 6
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Calculating credits for green roofs
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MN CSW Permit Section 25 Definitions
...ject construction site to the nearest edge of the water body receiving the stormwater. This measurement does not follow the meander flow path. [Minn. R. 7090]</b ...ions, pollution prevention through good housekeeping, and other management practices published by state or designated area-wide planning agencies. [Minn. R. 709

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Stormwater Manual Table of Contents
<th><center>'''Welcome to the Minnesota Stormwater Manual wiki'''</center></th> *[[Old Minnesota Stormwater Manual Table of Contents|Link to old Table of contents]]

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Design criteria for iron enhanced sand filter
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Overview for bioretention
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_bioretention_-_Minnesota_ ...pollutants such as dissolved phosphorus, chloride, and nitrate."> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Filtration '''filtration'''], storag

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the MPCA Simple Estimator
...ant loading and load reductions associated with stormwater best management practices (BMPs). The spreadsheet utilizes the Simple Method. ...of user expertise and best professional judgement involved in calculating stormwater loads and load reductions. Consequently, some of the information on this pa

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Green Infrastructure benefits of constructed wetlands
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|right|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Green_Infrastructure_benefits_of_const ...s photo shows an example of a stormwater wetland|Example of a stormwater wetland in a suburban area.]]

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Soils with low infiltration capacity
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Soils_with_low_infiltration_capacity_- ...eptisols, spodosols, and alfisols. Source: [https://extension.umn.edu/soil-management-and-health/soil-orders-and-suborders-minnesota University of Minnesota]</fo

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MS4 fact sheet - Establishing An Infiltration Standard
...helps to mimic predevelopment hydrology. While other practices may address stormwater quality and rate control, limiting increased volumes of runoff from develop ...may be realized with infiltration (volume control) as part of a stormwater management plan include the following.

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Overview for 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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Construction stormwater best management practice – Homeowner fact sheet
When construction on your home is complete, verify that your builder installed temporary stab *Use a landscaping firm experienced in stormwater design.

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MPCA-approved mechanisms and values for removal of dissolved phosphorus from stormwater runoff
...CA-approved mechanisms and values for removal of dissolved phosphorus from stormwater runoff. The discussion includes requirements for receiving the credit from ...ions (monthly or quarterly) during the first 1-2 years if needed to ensure construction was successful (see [[Assessing the performance of iron enhanced sand filte

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Vegetated filter strip detailed maintenance activity description
...is page may not be accurate and should not be used as guidance in managing stormwater.|alert-danger}} ...ing devices, screens, and pretreatment vegetated filter strips."> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Pretreatment '''pretreatment'''] veg

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Potential stormwater hotspots
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Potential_stormwater_hotspots_-_Minnes ...concentrations of pollutants than normally found in urban runoff. Because stormwater hotspots are found in a variety of land uses, there is no common pollutant

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using swale side slope as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...irect watershed through sheet flow over the entire channel length. If the stormwater flow is channelized when it reaches the swale side slope, the swale main ch ...slope BMPs, the user must input the following parameters to calculate the stormwater volume and pollutant load reductions.

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Minnesota Stormwater Manual test page 5
...is page may not be accurate and should not be used as guidance in managing stormwater.|alert-danger}} ...dex.php?title=Category:Level_1_-_Best_Management_practices Best management practices]

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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of green roofs
[[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_g ...Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention.|alert-success}}

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Information for determining stormwater management impacts for solar projects
...for solar projects and determining compliance with the NPDES construction stormwater permit]] ...methodology and guidelines are recommended for determining the quantity of stormwater retained at these types of solar panel projects.

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Pretreatment - Above ground and below grade storage and settling devices
...stems are typically below grade vaults, specialized structures, or similar practices that are designed to promote gravitational settling in a liquid-filled syst ...ese can be installed in front of vegetative filter strips, ponds, or other practices, each of which maintains its own specifications and recommendations, the fo

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Operation and maintenance of tree trenches and tree boxes - 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_tree_tren {{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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Green Infrastructure benefits of vegetated swales
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Sediment control practices - Stabilized earth/soil berm
...ment out of runoff, via ponding behind the sediment control BMP.> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Perimeter_control '''perimeter control BMP' ...d stabilized to the point that it is beneficial to plant growth"> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Compost_and_stormwater_management '''compos

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

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Bioretention terminology
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Bioretention_terminology_-_Minnesota_S ...hours, for ponded water in a stormwater practice to drain. For stormwater practices where water is stored in media, there is no clear definition of drawdown, b

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Chloride reduction case study: The Promenade of Wayzata
...eactive) pollutant and can only be removed through water quality treatment practices such as reverse osmosis, which is prohibitively expensive. For this reason, ...fit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention."> '''[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Green_roofs green roofs]''', and a m

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Green roofs terminology and glossary
*[http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/File:Drain_Access_Chambers_at_Phillips_Eco-Enterp ...ofing or building, but also retain water in a manner that meets stormwater management and vegetation goals. The choice of the drainage layer will have a signific

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Construction specifications for infiltration
...etention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. If the practice utilizes vegetation, additional benefits may includ ...r infiltration basins, trenches, and underground infiltration, including a construction sequence.

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Green Infrastructure benefits of bioretention
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Overview for infiltration
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_infiltration_-_Minnesota_ [[file:Schematic of practices.png|300px|thumb|alt=schematic of infiltration practices|Schematic illustrating A)infiltration trench, B) underground i

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Wildlife habitat and biodiversity benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure
{{alert|this page is in development|alert-under-construction}} ...cies. Improved ecological function results in greater delivery of [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Multiple_benefits_of_green_infrastructure_a

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Top 10 reasons to plant pollinator friendly vegetation at your solar site
#'''Reduce construction costs.''' Spreading pollinator seed mix on your site is cheaper than instal ...nce established, thereby reducing costs of weed and invasive plant species management.

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Types of sand (media) filters
...r iron loss or plugging in low oxygen or persistently inundated filtration practices. ...e-nitrification process. Submerged gravel wetlands are not recommended for stormwater quality in cold climate conditions, although they do have been used in Minn

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Types of filtration
As filtration becomes a more common tool in stormwater management, and as the number of design variants increases, so does the number of name Media filters treat stormwater through a variety of different filtering materials whose purpose is to remo

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Ecosystem function and benefits provided by vegetation in stormwater management
Vegetation in stormwater practices affects natural processes and can provide a variety of ecosystem services. ...nsects and help them thrive and grow. Additionally, soil compaction during construction should be taken into consideration as well because an estimated 70% of bee

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Green Infrastructure benefits of permeable pavement
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|right|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Green_Infrastructure_benefits_of_perme ...ntain organic material, as in the case of bioinfiltration BMPs."> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_infiltration_Best_Management_Pra

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Industrial stormwater program
[[file:Industrial stormwater icon.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=icon for industrial stormwater]] ...ill be deleting or archiving much of the information related to industrial stormwater.|alert-warning}}

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MS4 fact sheet - Winter Road Materials Management
...rial management program|Fine tuning your winter road material management program Image Adapted from MPCA Winter Parking LotandSidewalkMaintenanceM {{alert|See the Minnesota Stormwater Manual section [[Road salt, smart salting and winter maintenance]] for deta

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Green Infrastructure benefits of infiltration practices
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Green_Infrastructure_benefits_of_infil ...cture. Green Infrastructure elements are planned and managed primarily for stormwater control, but also exhibit social, economic and environmental benefits (Syra

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BMPs for stormwater filtration
...ant tool for detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. If the practice utilizes vegetation, additional benefits may includ ...ps://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Glossary#B best management practices] (BMPs) include, but are not limited, to

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Overview for Infiltration basin
...groundwater quality. Sources that include potential stormwater [[Potential stormwater hotspots|hotsposts]] (PSH) should not be introduced to infiltration areas. ...e underground infiltration system. To see overviews for other infiltration practices, see the following sections.

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Using the treatment train approach to BMP selection
...regional practices treat stormwater runoff and can be incorporated into a stormwater treatment train.]] On a watershed scale, the management of stormwater begins with

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Water quality considerations for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
{{alert|Stormwater and rainwater harvest and use systems can improve or maintain watershed hyd ...an extremely important consideration when evaluating the feasibility of a stormwater harvesting and use system and determining what level of treatment is necess

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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 ...ke stabilization are generally less costly and more effective than [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Sediment_control_practices sediment control measu

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Minneapolis Chain of Lakes - a stormwater treatment train approach to improving lake water quality
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Minneapolis_Chain_of_Lakes_-_a_stormwa ...y in the 1990's. The City of Minneapolis continued to implement stormwater practices since the completion of this case study. With data spanning several decades

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Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) workgroup
==Enhancing stormwater management in Minnesota== Stormwater management has evolved substantially during the past 20 years. Historically, the goal

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Decision tools for stormwater infiltration
...px|thumb|alt=check it out image|[[Linear Permanent Stormwater Management Design Flow Chart]].]] ...the bottom of the BMP. If no infiltration is desired at a site, a [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Liners_for_stormwater_management liner] sho

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Check dams for stormwater swales
...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}} ...tion on temporary check dams used for sediment control, [[Sediment control practices - Check dams (ditch checks, ditch dikes)|link here]].|alert-info}}

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

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Cost-benefit considerations for green roofs
...Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention.|alert-success}} Local policy incentives to install green roofs, such as stormwater fee reductions, tax abatements, and direct financial incentives, can also r

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Erosion prevention practices - erosion control blankets and anchoring devices
...mation on compost, including images of compost blankets, are found [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Turf#Compost here].|alert-info}} ...t has several requirements regarding temporary stabilization. See [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MN_CSW_Permit_Section_8_Erosion_Prevention_

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Construction specifications for dry swale (grass swale)
...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}} ...ater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Glossary#I infiltration] and [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Glossary#F filtration]-media systems).

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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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MS4 fact sheet - Volume Control Using Compost Materials / Soil Amendments
..., impairing fish habitat, and increasing the need for permanent stormwater management. These practices also create chemically dependent landscapes which are difficult and expensi

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Phosphorus in stormwater
...of dissolved and particulate fractions in stormwate rrunoff, see [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Event_mean_concentrations_of_total_and_diss *Typical concentrations of total phosphorus (TP) in stormwater vary with land use, ranging from about 0.19 mg/L from open space areas to a

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Part VIII. APPENDIX B: Definitions
B. “Best Management Practices” or “BMP” means: :2. prohibitions of practices;

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using stormwater pond as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...ater pond]] is a non-volume reducing BMP. While this BMP does not provide stormwater volume reduction toward the performance goal or on an annual basis, it does *'''The USER must enter a bypass percent for this BMP.''' [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Estimating_and_calculating_bypass_for_the_M

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Operation and maintenance of swales - supplemental information
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Overview and management strategies for bacteria in stormwater
...e water through malfunctioning or illicit septic system connections, urban stormwater, manure spills or runoff, and more ([https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/bact ...teria and management strategies for minimizing bacteria loading from urban stormwater runoff to surface water. Note that the focus is on bacteria because bacteri

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New permit requirements and related guidance materials
{{alert|This is an alert message! (alert-under-construction)|alert-under-construction}} ...permittee (e.g., specific TMDL reduction targets, changing local business practices, promoting adoption of residential BMPs, lake improvements through lake ass

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Stormwater management for solar projects and determining compliance with the NPDES construction stormwater permit
...methodology and guidelines are recommended for determining the quantity of stormwater retained at these types of solar panel projects. ...will still need to be treated using more traditional stormwater management practices.

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Construction specifications for permeable pavement
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Construction_specifications_for_permea ...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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Rain gardens (bioretention) 101
...ens, also called bioretention basins, are planted depressions that collect stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces, such as roofs and streets, and filter poll ...to fluctuating soil moisture. For more information on plants, see [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_plant_lists this page].

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Water quality criteria
...Ps provide a minimum degree of pollutant removal for a defined fraction of stormwater runoff events, which has been operationally defined as 90 percent sediment ...in the [http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=18984 Construction General Permit]. The current MPCA water quality volume criteria is referred

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Case studies for infiltration
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Case_studies_for_infiltration_-_Minnes ...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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Design infiltration rates
...sured soil infiltration rates exceed 8.3 inches per hour, the Construction Stormwater permit requires the soils be amended. Guidance on amending these soils [[Gu ...oil is compacted. For information on alleviating compacted soils, [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Alleviating_compaction_from_construction_activiti

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Climate benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure
{{alert|This page is in development|alert-under-construction}} Many of today’s stormwater treatment practices (permeable pavement, tree trenches, bio-retention, swales with check dams,

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Case studies for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
{{alert|Stormwater and rainwater harvest and use systems can improve or maintain watershed hyd *'''Total Construction Cost''': $120,000

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Scenario for developing a stormwater treatment train for a parking lot
...ith a parking lot. To see other scenarios, see [[Scenario for developing a stormwater treatment train for a parking lot#Related articles|related articles]] at th ...the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Water_quality_criteria '''Water Quality Vol

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MS4 fact sheet - Open Space Design
...on design, or low impact development (LID). Many of the typical management practices associated with open space design and LID include *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_and_rainwater_harvest_and_use/re

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BMPs for stormwater infiltration
...etention and detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. If the practice utilizes vegetation, additional benefits may includ ...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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Erosion prevention practices - natural and synthetic mulches
...px|thumb|alt=photo mulch application|Mulch being applied to a construction site.]] Natural and synthetic mulches include a wide range of practices used to cover seed and exposed soil. Mulch products are intended to reduce

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Contech StormFilter using PhosphoSorb Media
...components, and/or other appropriate technology to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff. MTDs are typically proprietary devices."> '''manufactured treatment ...er’s instructions/recommendations and any additional instructions [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Contech_StormFilter_using_PhosphoSorb_Media

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Quick guide
:1.1. Volume 1 - Integrated Stormwater Management: This section does not appear in the web-based Manual.</f ...ate a wide variety of users to this website, including engineers, resource management specialists and managers, hydrologists, and so on. We welcome suggestions t

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Case studies for stormwater infiltration at contaminated sites
...was conducted before construction, permissions were given by the MPCA, and construction field screening was performed to confirm that the infiltration site was cle ...e, and construction of parking for both buildings. The plans proposed four stormwater infiltration BMPs be installed, three of which as surface infiltration basi

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using sand filter as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...filter does not reduce stormwater volume. While this BMP does not provide stormwater volume reduction toward the performance goal or on an annual basis, it does *'''The USER must enter a bypass percent for this BMP.''' [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Estimating_and_calculating_bypass_for_the_M

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Types of bioretention
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Types_of_bioretention_-_Minnesota_Stor ...> '''best management practices''' (bmps) that are operating more as stormwater ponds (or as other BMPs) than as bioretention facilities.

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Sediment control practices - Sediment traps and basins
...ibuting drainage area''' and plans for post-construction stormwater management, as discussed below. ...have vegetative cover such as turf or native perennial grasses"> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Dry_swale_(Grass_swale) '''swale''']

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Sediment control practices - Check dams (ditch checks, ditch dikes)
...vention practices] such as stabilization are preferred to sediment control practices.|alert-warning}} ...generally do not need check dams if they are stabilized immediately after construction (i.e., with sod, or seed and the appropriate rolled erosion control product

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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. ...nsure compatibility with larger downstream, full-treatment best management practices (BMPs), contributing area size restrictions will be based on the site’s a

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Sediment control practices - Perimeter controls for disturbed areas
...rriers that intercept and remove soil and debris from sheet flow runoff on construction sites. Removal mechanisms include ponding the runoff to allow for settling, ...vention practices] such as stabilization are preferred to sediment control practices.|alert-warning}}

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Guidance for meeting bacteria TMDL MS4 permit requirements
...a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards"> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Total_Maximum_Daily_Loads_(TMDLs) '''total ...teria_in_stormwater link here]. For more information on pathogens in urban stormwater [http://www.asce-pgh.org/Resources/EWRI/Pathogens%20Paper%20August%202014.p

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using green roofs as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
For a green roof system, stormwater that is captured and stored within the soil is removed from the system thro ...ive green roof has growing medium that is 6 inches or more deep"> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Types_of_green_roofs '''intensive green roo

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Green Infrastructure benefits of harvest and use/re-use practices
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|right|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Multiple_benefits_of_harvest_and_reuse ...xample Stormwater Harvesting and Use System Schematic|Example Stormwater Harvesting and Use System Schematic]]

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MIDS calculator
...o5nq7J9D5uEHu-0KMLU--o link here]. To see changes from Version 3, [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Summary_of_changes_in_Version_4_Minimal_Imp ...rious low impact development (LID) BMPs. The MIDS calculator estimates the stormwater runoff volume reductions for various BMPs based on the MIDS performance goa

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Operation and maintenance of high-gradient stormwater step-pool swale
...tormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. Because stormwater step pools incorporate dense vegetation and infiltration/filtration, additi ...nance concern for stormwater step pools is surface soil/media and [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Glossary#U underdrain] clogging caused by o

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using underground infiltration BMPs in the MIDS calculator
...ted as being reduced. Pollutants in the stormwater that bypasses the best management practice (BMP), including pollutants in water discharged through the outflo ...developed] to perform this calculation for different types of underground practices. The spreadsheet includes example calculations. The user enters this value

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using infiltration basin/underground infiltration BMPs in the MIDS calculator
...in the infiltrated water are credited as being reduced. Pollutants in the stormwater that bypasses the BMP are not reduced. ...d-programs/stormwater/construction-stormwater/index.html MPCA Construction Stormwater General Permit] requires drawdown within 48 hours, but 24 hours is Highly R

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Erosion prevention practices - turf reinforcement mats
TRMs, like [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Erosion_prevention_practices_-_erosion_control_bl ...le=2018_Minnesota_Construction_Stormwater_Permit Section 25.22 of the MPCA Construction General Permit] as “surface types that will prevent soil failure under er

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Types of tree BMPs
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Types_of_bioretention_-_Minnesota_Stor {{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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Construction stormwater treatment - dewatering, including chemical treatment and sediment filtration
...diment_filter_bag|Typical dewatering sediment filter bag. For best results, place bag on a flat, vegetated area. Source:Tetra Tech ...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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Operation and maintenance of bioretention and other stormwater infiltration practices - supplemental information
...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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Integrated stormwater management
This article provides a definition of “Integrated Stormwater Management” and discusses its multi-faceted approach. It discusses rate and volume c ==What is integrated stormwater management==

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Operation and maintenance of bioretention
#REDIRECT [[Operation and maintenance of stormwater infiltration practices]] ...maintenance/ two videos] that illustrate inspection and maintenance of BMP practices. '''NOTE: These videos provide useful tips but should not be used for compl

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Calculating credits for wet swale (wetland channel)
...ed pollutant removal efficiencies, in percent, for wet swale BMPs. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs#Referenc ...se, 2016, for fecal coliform bacteria; 4 From the International Stormwater BMP database, 2016, for total nitrogen; 5 No data found.</font s

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Erosion prevention practices - Riprap
Riprap is used to stabilize areas on a construction site with high erosive power by increasing <span title="Surface roughness o ...and does not provide some of the secondary benefits provided by vegetated practices (e.g., habitat enhancement).

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Municipally-owned and operated industrial activities
...wned and -operated facilities are required to obtain either the industrial stormwater permit or certify for the No Exposure exclusion. This guidance document wil ...sure.” Facilities who can certify for No Exposure do not have to develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), conduct inspections, fill out the annual

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Operation and maintenance of dry swale (grass swale)
...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}} ...ited maintenance concern for dry swales is surface soil/media and [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Glossary#U underdrain] clogging caused by o

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Operation and maintenance for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
...peration and maintenance of stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse practices has been updated. The updated information now exists on two separate pages. ...on and maintenance (O&M) of stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse practices]]

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Operation and maintenance of green roofs
...Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention.|alert-success}} ...and the green roof can be nudged toward the plant assemblages that perform best on the roof.

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Water quality benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|right|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Water_quality_benefits_of_GSI.pdf Down ...ntreated wastewater is discharged"> '''receiving waters'''. All GSI practices provide water quality benefits since that is their primary function.

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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE): City of Mankato
...es), private and commercial businesses (e.g., plastics, paint, motor oil), construction sites (e.g., eroded soil), and many other sources. Illicit discharges inclu ...ibition (to the extent allowable under State, Tribal, or local law) on non-stormwater discharges into the MS4, and appropriate enforcement procedures and actions

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Summary of data received from permittees on MS4 TMDL permit reporting forms
...eeting the WLA every year. The MPCA received TMDL reporting forms [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Download_page_with_TMDL_forms from 78 permi ...ed on this page. For more information on the TMDL reporting form, [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Guidance_for_completing_the_TMDL_reporting_

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Operation and maintenance of wet swale (wetland channel)
...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}} *utilizing native plantings (see Plants for Stormwater Design).

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Scenario for developing a stormwater treatment train for an ultra-urban setting
...ra-urban setting]. To see other scenarios, see [[Scenario for developing a stormwater treatment train for an ultra-urban setting#Related articles|related article | Project Goals || Reduce stormwater runoff volume and pollutant loads by decreasing impervious cover to promote

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Recommendations and guidance for utilizing stormwater best management practice monitoring to meet TMDL permit requirements
...monitoirng. Source: [https://www.cwp.org/performance-enhancing-devices-for-stormwater-bmps/ Center for Watershed Protection]]] ...n provides guidance on when, where, and what to sample, while the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Recommendations_and_guidance_for_utilizing_

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What's New
...led information about some of the updates described below, see [[Minnesota Stormwater Manual email Updates]]|alert-info}} **[[Operation and maintenance considerations for vegetation in stormwater management]]

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Questions and answers, January 25, 2017 webinar
**Hard roofs includes all of these. See [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Water_quality_considerations_for_stormwater ...ted in areas that receive discharges from vehicle fueling and maintenance. Stormwater harvest systems used for irrigation are not specifically mentioned in the c

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using bioretention with no underdrain BMPs in the MIDS calculator
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Requirements,_recommendations_and_info ...ts in the captured water are credited as being reduced. Pollutants in the stormwater that bypasses the BMP are not reduced.

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Construction guidelines 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 ...to success in [[Construction specifications for bioretention|bioretention construction]] apply to trees for bioretention, including the following.

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Scenario for developing a stormwater treatment train for a site with limited infiltration capacity
...the land surface]. To see other scenarios, see [[Scenario for developing a stormwater treatment train for a site with limited infiltration capacity#Related artic ...ystem during the 1.1 inch rainfall event. Note this represents the [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Performance_goals_for_new_development,_re-develop

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Overview, water quality benefits, and other co-benefits of street sweeping
...seeds, flowers, etc), which can contribute significant amounts of [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Phosphorus phosphorus] to runoff, especiall ...af litter prior to a storm, can significantly decrease phosphorus loads in stormwater runoff ([https://www.usgs.gov/centers/umid-water/science/using-leaf-collect

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Design, construction, operation and maintenance specifications for vegetated filter strips
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Operation and maintenance of 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 ...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED'' for using tree boxes and tree trenches for stormwater management.

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Questions and answers January 9 2018 webinar
...rs old, so we don't know the longevity with much accuracy, but this is our best guestimate based on laboratory and field research. Some designs such as iro ...nfiltration standard. Is this upsizing providing any benefits? What is the best approach when infiltration is not feasible? Pond upsizing vs. iron enhanced

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Tanners Lake - alum injection for phosphorus removal
{{alert|This page was created for the original Stormwater Manual in 2005. Information may be outdated.|alert-info}} ...problems associated with urbanization of a lake’s watershed: snowmelt and stormwater runoff quantities to the lake have increased; water entering the lake carri

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Calculating credits for infiltration
...pollutant removal efficiencies, in percent, for infiltration BMPs. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs#Referenc [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Calculating_credits_for_infiltration_-

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Calculating credits for sand (media) filters
...nded pollutant removal efficiencies, in percent, for sand filters. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs#Referenc [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Calculating_credits_for_sand_filter_-_

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Calculating credits for sand filter
...nded pollutant removal efficiencies, in percent, for sand filters. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs#Referenc [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Calculating_credits_for_sand_filter_-_

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

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Case studies for dry swale (grass swale)
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Case_studies_for_dry_swale_(grass_swal {{alert|These green alert boxes identify practices and concepts related to green infrastructure.|alert-success}}

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Scenario for developing a stormwater treatment train for a retrofit site
...r a retrofit site. To see other scenarios, see [[Scenario for developing a stormwater treatment train for an ultra-urban setting#Related articles|related article ..., and nutrients as compared to current discharges resulting from a [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Water_quality_criteria Water Quality Event]. The

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Erosion prevention practices - tackifiers and soil stabilizers
..., designed to prevent short-term (e.g., two to four weeks) erosion between construction periods, and during seed germination and early growth for permanent stabili ...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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Requirements, recommendations and information for using permeable pavement BMPs in the MIDS calculator
...n the infiltrated stormwater are credited as being reduced. Pollutants in stormwater captured by the BMP but entering the underdrain are treated as they pass th ...d-programs/stormwater/construction-stormwater/index.html MPCA Construction Stormwater General Permit] requires drawdown within 48 hours, but 24 hours is Highly R

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Process for selecting Best Management Practices
...n capabilities and verifying the performance of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for Clean Water Act compliance purposes.]] ...tion Manual] that provides useful information on selecting best management practices. They also produced a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5Hbz_M32IQ YouTube

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using bioretention BMPs in the MIDS calculator
...es-and-programs/stormwater/construction-stormwater/index.html Construction Stormwater General Permit] requires drawdown within 48 hours, but 24 hours is Highly R ...n basin has been properly [[Design criteria for bioretention|designed]], [[Construction specifications for bioretention|constructed]] and will be properly [[operat

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Calculating credits for infiltration basin
...pollutant removal efficiencies, in percent, for infiltration BMPs. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs#Referenc ...r cumulatively with multiple BMPs. Stormwater credits are a tool for local stormwater authorities who are interested in

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Case studies for stormwater treatment trains
[[file:Document icon.png|50px|thumb|alt=pdf download|[http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/File:Case_studies_for_stormwater_treatment_trains ....state.mn.us/index.php/Using_the_treatment_train_approach_to_BMP_selection stormwater treatment trains].

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Guidance for categorical TMDLs
...08 of the Clean Water Act; designed or used for collecting or transporting stormwater; not a combined sewer; and not part of a publicly owned treatment works."> ...ieving. This provides greater opportunity to implement pollution reduction practices efficiently. Examples include the following.

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BMP terminology
...size=3>Schematic illustrating some of the terms and dimensions used in the Stormwater Manual.]] ...size=3>Schematic illustrating some of the terms and dimensions used in the Stormwater Manual.]]

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Contech MWS-Linear Modular Wetland
...components, and/or other appropriate technology to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff. MTDs are typically proprietary devices."> '''manufactured treatment ...er’s instructions/recommendations and any additional instructions [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=BioClean_MWS-Linear_Modular_Wetland#Use_con

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Calculating credits for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
...pollutant removal efficiencies, in percent, for infiltration BMPs. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs#Referenc [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Calculating_credits_for_stormwater_and

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Infiltration rates observed in Minnesota
<th>Year construction</th> ...llow depth to the water table. Trench receives significant pretreatment of stormwater prior to infiltration.</td>

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Water quantity and hydrology benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|right|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Water_quality_and_hydrology_benefits_o ...ctural or non–structural methods used to treat runoff"> '''best management practices or bmps'''). The water quantity benefit of a practice is defined by

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Calculating credits for iron enhanced sand filter
...for these chemicals, there is insufficient data in the literature. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs#Referenc [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Calculating_credits_for_iron_enhanced_

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Overview for pretreatment settling devices
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_pretreatment_settling_dev ...px|thumb|alt=image of catch basin|Schematic of a catch basin. Stormwater enters through the grate or inflow pipe and larger solids settle out at the

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Scenario for developing a stormwater treatment train for constructed ponds in new development
...g ponds in series. To see other scenarios, see [[Scenario for developing a stormwater treatment train for constructed ponds in new development#Related articles|r ...a.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Construction_stormwater_program Construction Stormwater General Permit]. A site investigation reveals soils in the southwestern par

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2020 MS4 General Permit Section 27 Definitions
...erric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment System" means the diversion of flowing stormwater from a MS4, removal treated stormwater back into a MS4 or receiving water. [[https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/7090

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Green stormwater infrastructure - planning case studies
...ntal quality and communities’ quality of life. (City of Tucson)"> '''green stormwater infrastructure''' projects. The cases studies cover a variety of top ...is image. Source: [https://www.ryancompanies.com/news/new-model-stormwater-management-highland-bridges-central-water-feature#:~:text=The%20central%20water%20feat

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MIDS calculator tips and information for maximizing volume retention
...Green roofs create green space for public benefit, energy efficiency, and stormwater retention/ detention."> '''green roof''', but the conventional roof ...tration rate, attenuate pollutants, and allow for plant growth."> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Design_criteria_for_bioretention#Materials_

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Design criteria for Infiltration trench
...ater-types-and-programs/stormwater/construction-stormwater/index.html MPCA Construction General Permit] (CGP)(or other consistently applicable regulations)|alert-d ...t is ''HIGHLY RECOMMENDED'' that the following [[Glossary#I|infiltration]] practices be designed with the indicated maximum drainage areas.

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Soil hydrologic properties and processes
...fact-sheets/understanding-soil-water-content-and-thresholds-for-irrigation-management.html Oklahoma State University Extension]]] ...t to inaccuracies. For information on sampling for water content, [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Soil_sampling_and_tests#Soil_water_.28moist

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Funding
...page provides information on funding sources and funding opportunities for stormwater projects, as well as a list of currently funded and previously funded proje ...engaged in projects that address community needs and meet local stormwater management goals. Applications for the Great Urban Parks Campaign grant will be accept

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References for green roofs
...ter for Green Roof Research. ''Green Roof Media Nutrient Testing, Nutrient Management, and Runoff Water Quality''. Presentation to NASA Workshop. ...205444&Lab=NRMRL Green Roofs for Stormwater Runoff Control]. National Risk Management Research Laboratory Office Of Research And Development U.S. Environmental P

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Understanding and interpreting soils and soil boring reports for infiltration BMPs
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Understanding_and_interpreting_soils_a ...e infiltration practice for determining infiltration rates”. The Minnesota Stormwater Manual recommends that soil borings or pits be dug to verify soil types and

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Regulatory information
..., and facility planning and construction. (See also [[File:Issue paper C - stormwater regulatory framework.pdf|Issue paper C]]) ...les of local government groups that may have responsibility for stormwater management.

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Mosquito control and stormwater management
...means that BMPs will result in more mosquitoes, there are many design and management measures that can be followed to minimize this increase in mosquito populat ...avoidance of outside activity, use of repellents and good integrated pest management programs to avoid disease problems related to mosquitoes.

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Stormwater research
{{alert|Education materials that used to be on this page have been moved to [[Stormwater education]]|alert-info}} .../search?search=Stormwater Center for Transportation Studies], the [https://stormwater.safl.umn.edu/ St. Anthony Falls Laboratory]] and the Research Centers liste

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MS4 fact sheet - Reducing Impervious Surfaces
...pavement, building surfaces, and walkways/driveways significantly increase stormwater runoff volumes, which in turn causes flooding and streambank erosion. Imper ...eam waters. Reduced runoff can also reduce the size and cost of stormwater management systems. Increased greenspace can facilitate recreational and community act

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Design criteria for wet swale (wetland channel)
...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}} Use [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=CADD_images_for_individual_best_management_

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Stormwater infiltration guidance for sites with known or high potential for soil or groundwater contamination on or off-site
...of contaminants, see [[Screening assessment for contamination at potential stormwater infiltration sites]]. ...of contaminants, see [[Screening assessment for contamination at potential stormwater infiltration sites]].|alert-info}}

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Recommendations and guidance for utilizing major stormwater outfall monitoring to meet TMDL permit requirements
...n provides guidance on when, where, and what to sample, while the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Recommendations_and_guidance_for_utilizing_ ...ing (e.g., individual MS4s, the applicable Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization (WMO), etc.). Review of ongoing and planned water quality moni

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Operation and maintenance of stormwater infiltration practices
...|Information on operation and maintenance of bioretention and infiltration practices has been updated. The updated information now exists on two separate pages. ...peration and maintenance of bioretention and other stormwater infiltration practices]]

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

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Case studies for pretreatment
...eservoir clean."> '''forebays''', and <span title="a pre-fabricated stormwater treatment structure utilizing settling, filtration, absorptive/adsorptive m ...atment filter strips, which are designed and used as standalone structural stormwater BMPs. Concentrated or channelized flow is not appropriate for pretreatment

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Performance goals for new development, re-development and linear projects
A performance goal specifies what level of stormwater treatment must be achieved. The MIDS performance goals were developed to s *Rate and volume control Best Management Practices (BMPs) are needed to mimic native hydrology from developed conditions.

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Credits for Better Site design
...igible for water quality volume reduction [[Overview of stormwater credits|stormwater credits]] include ...ume (Vwq); the volume of a permanent pool (Vpp) in a stormwater pond or wetland is not adjusted. Other options that could be considered inc

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Stormwater preatreatment selection information
This page provides information for stormwater pretreatment practices discussed in this manual. It is divided into sections based on the type of *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_preatreatment_selection_informat

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Events
*[https://cwp.org/2023-national-conference/# National Watershed and Stormwater Conference], Center for Watershed Protection, April 24 – April 27, 2023, *[https://www.wef.org/StormwaterSummit WEF Stormwater Summit 2023], June 27, 2023 - June 29, 2023, Kansas City, Missouri

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Street sweeping for trees
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Overview for stormwater and rainwater harvest and use/reuse
{{alert|Stormwater and rainwater harvest and use systems can improve or maintain watershed hyd ...be on the harvesting and use of stormwater, but the harvesting and use of stormwater can be combined with the harvesting and use of greywater and blackwater, fo

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Information on pollutant removal by BMPs
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|right|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BM ...ctural or non–structural methods used to treat runoff"> '''best management practices''' (BMPs). The information in this manual is therefore subject to ch

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Additional regulatory information
{{alert|The information below is from the 2008 Stormwater manual and may therefore be outdated. It will be updated as time allows and ...t established to provide leadership and support for the nation’s emergency management system so that States, local governments, and others can effectively prepar

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TCMA Chloride Management Plan - Prioritizing and Implementing Restoration and Protection - Citizen attitudes and practices
...tizing and Implementing Restoration and Protection - Citizen attitudes and practices|link here]]. ...upportive structures for citizen collaboration and public action ([https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=TCMA_Chloride_Management_Plan_-_References

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Design criteria for swales
...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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Requirements, recommendations and information for using swale with an underdrain as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...here is a bioretention base (engineered media). See the section on [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Design_criteria_for_bioretention#Materials_specif ...trated water are credited as being reduced. A portion of pollutants in the stormwater that flows through an underdrain is removed through [[Glossary#F|filtration

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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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Case study for using the MPCA Simple Estimator to meet TMDL permit requirements
...out.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=download for Estimator|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:MPCA_simple_estimator_version_3.0_Febr ...allow calculations for sub-watersheds, thus requiring all best management practices (BMPs) to be grouped. The second case study is a hypothetical study area wh

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Green Infrastructure benefits of tree trenches and tree boxes
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|right|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Green_Infrastructure_benefits_of_tree_ ...tree boxes and tree trenches are bioretention practices, but their design, construction, maintenance, and benefits merit a separate discussion.

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Design criteria for Infiltration basin
...ater-types-and-programs/stormwater/construction-stormwater/index.html MPCA Construction General Permit] (CGP)(or other consistently applicable regulations)|alert-d ...t is ''HIGHLY RECOMMENDED'' that the following [[Glossary#I|infiltration]] practices be designed with the indicated maximum drainage areas.

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Calculating credits for stormwater ponds
...pollutant removal efficiencies, in percent, for constructed ponds. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs#Referenc [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Calculating_credits_for_stormwater_pon

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Turf
...ulator|Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) calculator]] because design, construction and maintenance criteria and specifications have not been developed yet.|al ...meet the requirement of the [[Construction stormwater program|Construction Stormwater permit]] (Part III.D.1.e) that the water quality volume be calculated as an

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BaySaver BayFilter w/EMC Media
...components, and/or other appropriate technology to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff. MTDs are typically proprietary devices."> '''manufactured treatment ...er’s instructions/recommendations and any additional instructions [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=BaySaver_BayFilter_w/EMC_Media#Use_conditio

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Determining soil infiltration rates
...iltration_rate_and_example_calculations example calculations] and [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Determining_soil_infiltration_rates#Related ...these natural processes and informs the design of stormwater infiltration practices. During an infiltration test, infiltration rate decreases over time as the

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Occurrence and mechanisms of constructed stormwater ponds that do not effectively retain phosphorus
*estimate the extent and occurrence of constructed stormwater ponds that do not effectively retain phosphorus, ...tify conditions likely to contribute to phosphorus export from constructed stormwater ponds,

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using swale without an underdrain as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...rated water are credited as being reduced. A portion of pollutants in the stormwater that flows through the channel outflow is removed through [[Glossary#F|filt ...questions. The user selects YES if the check dams are permeable, allowing stormwater to filter through the media and NO if they are impermeable, acting as a dam

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Stormwater quizzes
#Using information from the Minnesota Stormwater Manual, which of these classification systems is not used for determining i ...based on extensive research at sites employing stormwater best management practices.

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Calculating credits for permeable pavement
...ficiencies, in percent, for permeable pavement with an underdrain. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs#Referenc [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|left|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Calculating_credits_for_permeable_pave

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Green Infrastructure benefits of green roofs
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|right|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Multiple_benefits_of_green_roofs_-_Min ...ctural or non–structural methods used to treat runoff"> '''best management practices''' (BMPs).

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Karst
{{alert|The Construction Stormwater Permit prohibits infiltration of stormwater runoff “within 1,000 feet up-gradient or 100 feet down-gradient of active [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Karst_-_Minnesota_Stormwater_Manual.pd

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Flow-through structures for pre-treatment
Pretreatment is a required stormwater management practice for infiltration practices intended to extend the life of downstream BMPs. Flow-through structures are ...retreatment under the Minnesota Pollution Control agency (MPCA) Stormwater Construction Permit.

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Overview for trees
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_trees_-_Minnesota_Stormwa {{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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Composition, characterization, and management of street sweepings
To see references for material on this page, [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Composition,_characterization,_and_manageme ...ntaminated sites (e.g. salvage yards, vehicle operations facilities, waste management facilities).

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Contech The Kraken
...components, and/or other appropriate technology to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff. MTDs are typically proprietary devices."> '''manufactured treatment ...er’s instructions/recommendations and any additional instructions [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Contech_The_Kraken#Use_conditions listed in

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Case studies for wet swale
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Case_studies_for_wet_swale_-_Minnesota *Total Construction Cost: 7,973 linear feet of streambank restoration with eight meanders and r

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Guidance and recommendations for storing transported snow and for on-site snow storage
...nd stormwater practices, including information on snowmelt runoff and snow management. ...ynamics_on_Stormwater_Runoff_Quality.pdf Influence of Snowmelt Dynamics on Stormwater Runoff Quality]. Metropolitan Council, St. Paul, MN. Watershed Protection T

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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 benefits, including cleaner air, reduction ...pdf Toronto], for example, has detailed tree protection specifications for construction near trees.

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Design criteria for infiltration
[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Design_criteria_for_infiltration_-_Min [[file:Schematic of practices.png|300px|thumb|alt=schematic of infiltration practices|Schematic illustrating A)infiltration trench, B) underground i

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Support document for Checklist for bacteria source inventory
{{alert|Page in development|alert-under-construction}} *Urban non-stormwater discharges

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Summary of changes in Version 4 Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) Calculator
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Summary_of_changes_in_Version_4_Minimal_Imp *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Summary_of_changes_in_Version_4_Minimal_Imp

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Green stormwater infrastructure - climate resiliency and climate adaptation
While the stresses brought about by climate change can be severe, green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is one tool communities can use to help mitigate the n ...Climate Benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure page of the Minnesota Stormwater Manual.

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Design considerations for green stormwater infrastructure best management practices
...rastructure practices. The page is organized by individual best management practices. Maximizing specific green infrastructure (GI) benefits of bioretention practices requires design considerations prior to constructing the practice. While si

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Assessing the performance 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:Assessing_the_performance_of_tree_tren {{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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Contech Jellyfish Filter
...components, and/or other appropriate technology to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff. MTDs are typically proprietary devices."> '''manufactured treatment ...er’s instructions/recommendations and any additional instructions [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Contech_Jellyfish_Filter#Use_conditions lis

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Operation and maintenance considerations for vegetation in stormwater management
...n provides numerous [[Multiple benefits of green stormwater infrastructure|stormwater benefits]], but also can provide additional benefits such as carbon sequest ...tenance (O&M) considerations when incorporating vegetation into stormwater practices.

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Design criteria for dry swale (grass swale)
...ater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Glossary#U underdrain] for filtration practices. ...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}}

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Procedures for investigating sites with potential constraints on stormwater infiltration
...size=3>'''Procedures for investigating sites with potential constraints on stormwater infiltration.''' ...to this [[Procedures for investigating sites with potential constraints on stormwater infiltration|table]]

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Plants for swales
...ps://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/pfsd-section1.pdf “Plants for Stormwater Design: Species Selection for the Upper Midwest”] (Daniel Shaw and Rusty ...section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}}

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PART V. Stormwater Management Program
==Part V. Stormwater Management Program== ===A. Stormwater Management Program===

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Case studies 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 ...rwent a comprehensive redesign of its 35 acre parking lot. The four-phase construction process of this redesign took place between 2009 and 2012. This parking lo

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Soil physical properties and processes
| '''Effect on stormwater bmp effectiveness''' | '''Management strategies'''

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Design criteria for stormwater wetlands
The following terms are used in the text to distinguish various levels of stormwater wetland design guidance: '''Recommended''': Indicates design guidance that is helpful for stormwater wetland performance but not critical to the design.

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MIDS design sequence flow chart
*[http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/File:Final_MIDS_Flow_chart.pdf MIDS flow chart]<b [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MIDS_design_sequence_flow_chart#Step_3 Yes]

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Technical basis for pretreatment sizing for basins and filter strips
...ttle while preventing scouring. Image courtesy University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center; [http://www.unh.edu/unhsc/sites/unh.edu.unhsc/files/pubs_specs_info ...he lack of consensus and research-backed sizing criteria for pretreatment, stormwater practitioners in Minnesota determined that guidelines were needed to define

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Default TSS and TP loads for different land use scenarios using the MPCA Simple Estimator
...out.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=download for Estimator|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:MPCA_simple_estimator_version_3.0_Marc [[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|left|alt=pdf image|[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Default_TSS_and_TP_loads_for_different

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using trees as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...ed and intercepted water are credited as being reduced. Pollutants in the stormwater that bypasses the BMP are not reduced. ...mpervious Cover drain to the BMP. The BMP is being routed to a constructed stormwater pond.]]

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using Harvest and re-use/cistern as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...o includes any left over water routed to this BMP from upstream BMPs. This stormwater is delivered to the BMP instantaneously. ...st and re-use/cistern BMP achieves volume reduction through the capture of stormwater runoff into a storage device and the subsequent release of the stored water

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Calculating credits for dry swale (grass swale)
...ed pollutant removal efficiencies, in percent, for dry swale BMPs. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs#Referenc | [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Phosphorus_credits_for_bioretention_systems_with_

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Minnesota Stormwater Manual email Updates
...notifying practitioners about updates to the Manual and focus on specific stormwater issues. Emails are sent periodically, roughly every 6-12 weeks. ...ot around to emailing an update in July, 2022, as we had planned. [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_Stormwater_Manual_email_Updates#J

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Disposal options for street sweeping materials
...cording to a recent street sweeping disposal survey conducted by ([https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Survey_results_for_managing_street_sweeping ...the closest landfill site can be quite far (e.g., an hour away) ([https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Survey_results_for_managing_street_sweeping

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Contech Filterra
...components, and/or other appropriate technology to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff. MTDs are typically proprietary devices."> '''manufactured treatment ...er’s instructions/recommendations and any additional instructions [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Contech_Filterra#Use_conditions listed in t

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Multiple benefits of green infrastructure and role of green infrastructure in sustainability and ecosystem services
...b|300 px|alt=This picture shows a cistern located at Mississippi Watershed Management Organization|Harvesting rain water and using it to grow vegeta ...al resource function and provides economic and social benefit. Sustainable practices achieve a balance between environmental, social, and economic factors.

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Requirements, recommendations and information for using trees with an underdrain as a BMP in the MIDS calculator
...he stormwater captured by the BMP is lost to the underdrain. However, some stormwater infiltrates through the basin bottom and sidewalls if these do not have an *'''The USER must enter a bypass percent for this BMP.''' [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Estimating_and_calculating_bypass_for_the_M

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Calculating credits for bioretention
...ollutant removal efficiencies, in percent, for biofiltration BMPs. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs#Referenc | [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Phosphorus_credits_for_bioretention_systems_with_

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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 ...tormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota_plant_lists Plants for Stormwater Design]).

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Quick guides for using models to meet MS4 TMDL permit requirements
...a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards"> [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Total_Maximum_Daily_Loads_(TMDLs) '''total ...l for estimating pollutant load reductions associated with best management practices (BMPs).

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

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Survey of street sweeping crediting approaches
...m Daily Load] (TMDL). Generally, street sweeping is regarded as a [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_6_Pollution_Prevention/Good_Housekeepin ...e, specifically refers to the pollutant reduction from implementation of a stormwater control practice"> '''reduction efficiency''' or individual load red

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Calculating credits for tree trenches and tree boxes
...t removal efficiencies, in percent, for tree trench/tree box BMPs. [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Information_on_pollutant_removal_by_BMPs#Referenc | [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Phosphorus_credits_for_bioretention_systems_with_

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Design criteria for stormwater ponds
This section describes information on design of stormwater ponds. ...ater-types-and-programs/stormwater/construction-stormwater/index.html MPCA Construction General Permit] (CGP) or other consistently applicable regulations|alert-da

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Cost considerations for establishing and maintaining a street sweeping program
Compared to other sediment reduction best management practices (BMPs), street sweeping is one of the most affordable options at $3 – $5 *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Composition,_characterization,_and_manageme

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Guidance and recommendations for conducting a higher level of engineering review for stormwater infiltration in DWSMAs and Wellhead Protection Areas
...utside the ERA where the vulnerability of the DWSMA (Drinking Water Supply Management Area) is classified as high or very high. This page provide guidance and re *Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA) - the surface and subsurface area surrounding a public water s

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