{{alert|Swales can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Because they utilize vegetati
...nveyance system further downstream. Check dams incorporated into the swale design allow water to pool up and infiltrate into the underlying soil or engineere
...for vegetated infiltration practices. ''RECOMMENDED'' planting guidelines for vegetated practices are as follows.
...e=Minnesota_plant_lists ''Plants for Stormwater Design - Species selection for the Upper Midwest''] is a good resource.
[[File:Symbol for stormwater wetland.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=symbol for stormwater wetland|<font size=3>Symbol used in the MIDS calculator to repre
...for_the_Minimal_Impact_Design_Standards_(MIDS)_Calculator See the guidance for determining bypass percent.]
...Symbol used for Wet swale in the MIDS calculator.|<font size=3>Symbol used for Wet swale in the MIDS calculator.</font size>]]
...or on an annual basis, it does provide an annual pollutant load reduction for TSS. If runoff to the wet swale flows over a side slope through sheet flow,
...mal Impacts Design Standards (MIDS) calculator can be used to help select, design, construct, and maintain appropriate practices and quantify pollutant reduc
The Stormwater Manual contains considerable additional information useful for selecting, designing, constructing and maintaining stormwater BMPs. The fol
...r constructed pond for MIDS calculator|<font size=3>MIDS calculator symbol for constructed pond.</font size>]]
...tershed tab for constructed pond|<font size=3>Screen shot of watershed tab for constructed pond.</font size>]]
...Design Standards (MIDS)]] calculator for several BMPs in series. Examples for individual BMPs can be found at [[MIDS calculator sample exercises]].
...howing BMPs used for this example|<font size=3>Table summarizing BMPs used for this example.</font size>]]
...runoff to filter through surface voids into an underlying stone reservoir for temporary storage and/or infiltration. The most commonly used permeable pav
...able pavement may provide additional benefits, including reducing the need for de-icing chemicals, and providing a durable and aesthetically pleasing surf
...g|thumb|300px|alt=MIDS symbol for bioinfiltration|<font size=3>Symbol used for Bioretention basin (without underdrain) (bioinfiltration) in the MIDS calcu
{{alert|[https://youtu.be/B1EkwU3EK3Y See video for using this BMP]|alert-info}}
...px|thumb|alt=symbol for sand filter in MIDS calculator|<font size=3>Symbol for a sand filter in the MIDS calculator</font size>]]
...nd filter in MIDS calculator|<font size=3>Screen shot of the watershed tab for a sand filter in the MIDS calculator</font size>]]
...mb|alt=Schematic used as a symbol for swale side slope|<font size=3>Symbol for Swale side slope used in the MIDS calculator</font size>]]
...hed tab for Swale side slope|<font size=3>Screen shot of the Watershed tab for Swale side slope.</font size>]]
...Symbol for underground infiltration in MIDS calculator|<font size=3>Symbol for underground infiltration in MIDS calculator</font size>]]
For an underground infiltration system, all stormwater captured below the outfl
...lculator symbol for permeable pavement|<font size=3>MIDS calculator symbol for permeable pavement.</font size>]]
...rmeable pavement|<font size=3>MIDS calculator screen shot of watershed tab for permeable pavement.</font size>]]
...00 px|alt=This picture shows an example of riprap outlet protection symbol for Stormwater Disconnection in MIDS calculator|<font size=3>Example of riprap
...tively inexpensive and easy to install. Energy dissipators require careful design based on the hydraulic forces of concentrated flows exiting pipes and ditch
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...als for new development, re-development and linear projects|Minimal Impact Design Standards performance goal]] of 1.1 inches. However, the methodology can be
...the MIDS calculator]]). The information on the page below remains accurate for aboveground infiltration BMPs.|alert-info}}
...lculator symbol for infiltration basin|<font size=3>MIDS calculator symbol for infiltration basin.</font size>]]
...ta Regulated hotspots are subject to the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Activity, and/or local ordinances.
...ize=3>Common operations and areas for assessing PSHs include management of turf, waste, loading docks, downspouts, vehicle fueling, and parking lots.</font
6. [[Overview of basic stormwater concepts|General Principles for Stormwater Management]]<br>
3. [[Integrated stormwater management|Link to Better Site Design]]<br>
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...ca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Plants_for_swales vegetative cover] such as turf or <span title="A species that has been observed in the form of a naturally
...e system. Pollutants in water that bypasses the storage device or not used for irrigation or non-irrigation uses are not removed.
==MIDS calculator user inputs for harvest and re-use/cistern==