...png|300 px|thumb|alt=image bioretention|<font size=3>Engineered media in a bioretention practice. Image from [https://www.flickr.com/photos/mpcaphotos/albums/72157
...st image|<font size=3>Compost is an important component of most engineered media mixes. It is also commonly used as an amendment to improve soil properties,
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...indicator fact sheets]. These two page fact sheets provide a nice overview for several important soil properties, such as infiltration, water storage, and
...ls.cornell.edu/training-manual/ Cornell University has developed a manual] for soil health and soil health assessment. The manual provides detailed discus
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...x|thumb|alt=photo iron enhanced sand media|<font size=3>Iron-enhanced sand media, Maplewood, Minnesota. Photo courtesy of Plaisted Companies.</font size>]]
...sphorus to surface waters, it is necessary to select the proper engineered media|alert-warning}}
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[[File:Swale terminology flowchart.png|300px|thumb|alt=flowchart for swale terminology|<font size=3>Flowchart used to determine type of swale. C
...e. See the section [[Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and sustainable stormwater management]].|alert-success}}
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[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|<font size=3>[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Bioretention_terminology_-_Minnesota_S
...device|<font size=3>Flow chart for determining the type of infiltration or bioretention device.</font size>]]
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...ant tool for detention of stormwater runoff and treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. If the practice utilizes vegetation, additional benefits may includ
...ter.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Glossary#B best management practices] (BMPs) include, but are not limited, to
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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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...on.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/understanding-soil-water-content-and-thresholds-for-irrigation-management.html Oklahoma State University Extension]</font size>
...=image of soil moisture retention curve|<font size=3>Water retention curve for a sand(Ss), either silt or clay-loam(Uu), either loam-silt or clay(Lu), and
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<th><center><font size=5>'''Welcome to the Minnesota Stormwater Manual wiki'''</font size></center></th>
<td>The format for this page has changed. If you would like to access the Table of Contents as
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<th><center><font size=5>'''Welcome to the Minnesota Stormwater Manual wiki'''</font size></center></th>
<td>The format for this page has changed. If you would like to access the Table of Contents as
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[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|right|alt=pdf image|<font size=3>[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Water_quality_and_hydrology_benefits_o
...–structural methods used to treat runoff"> '''best management practices or bmps'''</span>). The water quantity benefit of a practice is defined by its abil
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*[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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...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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...is page may not be accurate and should not be used as guidance in managing stormwater.|alert-danger}}
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Category:Level_1_-_Best_Management_practice
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[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|<font size=3>[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Overview_for_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
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...frastructure consists of site and neighborhood-specific practices, such as bioretention, trees, green roofs, permeable pavements and cisterns. Regional and local p
...ew of basic stormwater concepts]] provides an in-depth discussion of urban stormwater, including it's effects on hydrology and water quality. In a forested water
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[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|<font size=3>[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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[[File:Pdf image.png|100px|thumb|alt=pdf image|<font size=3>[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Soil_amendments_to_enhance_phosphorus_
...Dissolved phosphorus is bioavailable and represents a significant concern for surface water quality.
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{{alert|Trees can be an important tool for retention and detention of stormwater runoff. Trees provide additional benefits, including cleaner air, reduction
...ifications for bioretention|bioretention construction]] apply to trees for bioretention, including the following.
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...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
...use, ranging from about 0.19 mg/L from open space areas to about 0.32 mg/L for residential areas. TP export from urban land uses are typically 1-3 lb/ac/y
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